"Your Majesty, the Crown Princess has said that the rest should be kept as food for the coming year, and no one can eat it."
The emperor choked. He didn't expect that one day he, a majestic emperor, would be picked on by his daughter-in-law because of a mouthful of food.
"Well, grain is important, so let's go get it next year."
After taking the wet handkerchief handed by the palace maid and wiping his hands, the emperor kicked out all the people serving him.
"I'm tired, please retreat."
It is true that the emperor's face was dull when Eunuch Fu saw the joke.
In the East Palace, the sweet potato feast in front of Jun Lingyun and Chu Yunxi was much richer.
Eat a piece of pastry with sweet potato filling, and then drink a sip of sweet potato rice porridge, which is very moist.
Jun Lingyun did not forget to praise him.
"The sweet potatoes grown in Xi'er are really delicious."
Chu Yunxi was proud that he couldn't make delicious food, but being able to grow it was considered a skill.
"I think the reason why there has been no movement in the Northern Barbarian Kingdom for a while is because it is struggling without the food support from the Dongyi Kingdom."
In the past, most of the food of the Northern Barbarians was furs and the like, which were exchanged or purchased from Dongyi and Xizhao.
This year's drought has been widespread, and the Xizhao Kingdom has not been spared. Moreover, the Xizhao Kingdom is currently suffering from serious internal strife and has too much time to take care of itself. I am afraid that there will be no excess food to exchange for the Northern Barbarians.
As for the Dongyi Kingdom, Dongfang Huize is now in charge, and even if it were, it would not change with the Northern Barbarians.
Jun Lingyun looked at Chu Yunxi with appreciation.
"My wife is smart. Your junior brother is indeed quite capable. I received a letter from a secret source saying that the Queen of Dongyi Kingdom has been banished to the cold palace."
Chu Yunxi also pursed her lips and smiled when she thought of his cheap junior brother. At such a young age, there are caves in his chest.
But when she thought so, she never thought that he was only two years younger than her.
"Ling Yun, what are you worried about these days?"
The Northern Barbarians are short of food. They should not take the initiative to start a war with the Yunxiao Kingdom this year. The other three countries are also in peace. What else should Jun Lingyun be so worried about?
Jun Lingyun did not answer this question, but talked about his plan.
"Xi'er, I need to leave Beijing for a while. If nothing happens, I will be back in less than half a month."
Chu Yunxi was slightly stunned and left the capital again? She didn't want to be separated from Jun Lingyun, knowing that he had a heavy responsibility. She suppressed the reluctance in her heart and asked.
"Where are you going this time?"
Jun Lingyun thought about it and still didn't hide it from Chu Yunxi.
"Licheng, Qingfeng Mountain."
Qingfeng Mountain? When Chu Yunxi heard this place, she immediately thought of her mentor Sikong Yu.
She took Jun Lingyun's arm.
"Ling Yun, take me with you."
Jun Lingyun shook her hand and coaxed:
"I'm going to track down the suspect this time. Xi'er is waiting for me to come back in the palace."
The word suspect made Chu Yunxi feel nervous.
"Ling Yun, the suspect you mentioned is my husband Sikong Yu?"
Jun Lingyun's eyes were deep. Chu Yunxi was far more perceptive than he thought. But before the matter was found out, he didn't want Chu Yunxi to bear too much pressure.
"Xi'er, have you ever heard of the Gate of Life and Death?"
The Sect of Life and Death was a very familiar name. Chu Yunxi remembered it. He once heard his third brother Chu Wenjin mention it. It was a gangster organization that could buy lives with money, but it had its own set of principles.
"I heard a little bit. Could it be that you are going to investigate the Gate of Life and Death?"
Jun Lingyun nodded. Chu Yunxi's attention was diverted and asked:
"Does the imperial court intend to eradicate it?"
Jun Lingyun nodded slightly again.
"So, Xi'er, I can't take you with me this time."
Chu Yunxi pursed her lips. If she hadn't been traveling with Jun Lingyun, would she have another chance to go to Qingfeng Mountain to find out?
Chu Yunxi put on an aggrieved face.
"Ling Yun, if I secretly leave the palace and follow you..."
Before Chu Yunxi could finish speaking, Jun Lingyun's face darkened and she stopped her words.
"Pack your bags and leave the day after tomorrow."
Chu Yunxi was not afraid of his dark face, and smiled brightly in an instant, without the aggrieved look just now.
"Xiao Lian, Si Qi, pack your things quickly."
Jun Lingyun shook his head helplessly, Chu Yunxi was getting better and better at controlling him.
When the emperor heard that the prince was going to travel with the princess again, his expression didn't look much better.
But the prince said that the princess is a lucky star. Having her by his side can bring him good luck and get twice the result with half the effort. Who can refute such a reason?
The emperor just rolled his eyes and let them go. Anyway, so far, Chu Yunxi has brought only benefits to Yunxiao Kingdom. It is impossible to say that he is really blessed with good luck.
When Jun Zifeng heard about this, he remembered his last trip to Dongyi Country. It was so thrilling and exciting that he could never forget it.
After coming back, he always thought about it and wanted to find another opportunity to invite Su Yan out to play.
But firstly, he had clearly rejected Su Yan's intention when he was organizing a lake tour. Secondly, he couldn't find a valid reason, so he has been delaying it until now.
So he took this opportunity to talk to Jun Lingyun and wanted to travel together.
Unexpectedly, Jun Lingyun didn't give her any face, and bluntly told him to find his own way to pursue his own wife.
Jun Zifeng's thoughts were revealed, and his face turned red with anger, but there was nothing he could do about Jun Lingyun.
Seeing these two people, he left him to live happily again.
Chu Yunxi thought that maybe during this trip, she would be able to meet her mentor who had been separated for many years, and she was in a very good mood.
If I return to Beijing within half a month, I won’t miss my mother’s delivery.
Jun Lingyun's mood was always a little heavy. After a day of traveling, he finally found an inn to stay overnight before dark.
Chu Yunxi looked at Jun Lingyun's solemn look all the way, and couldn't hold it in any longer, so she asked:
"Ling Yun, is the gate of life and death so powerful that even you find it difficult?"
Jun Lingyun's face was a little serious. Since he had brought Chu Yunxi here, he couldn't always hide it from her.
"Xi'er, what troubles me the most is not the forces of the Life and Death Sect, but their sect master."
"Their sect leader? Who is he?"
Chu Yunxi couldn't imagine what kind of person he would be who could make even Jun Lingyun fear him.
Jun Lingyun looked at Chu Yunxi seriously. He hoped that she would not be too shocked when she heard the next words.
"The power of the Life and Death Sect has spread throughout the five countries, Xi'er. Combined with what happened to you during this period, it reminds me of a person."
Chu Yunxi was stunned, feeling the hairs on his body standing on end and his heartbeat speeding up uncontrollably.
She was already smart, and with Jun Lingyun's prompting, she instantly knew who he was thinking of.
"No, it's impossible. How could he be sir? How could he, a famous scholar,..."
Chu Yunxi couldn't continue talking until halfway through.
Even a weak woman like her can risk all her life for revenge. How can a man with a great mentor, a strong moral character, and a strong man be able to bear the vengeance of annihilating his family?
The mentor of Dongfang Huize, the savior of the prince of Xizhao Kingdom, the friend of the regent of Nanyan Kingdom, the person the young prince of Beiman Kingdom wants to make friends with. Could it be that they are all the masters of the Life and Death Sect?