Chu Yunning got up early to wash up before dawn the next day. Before he could have breakfast, Eunuch Mo himself was waiting outside.
"Chu Shanggong, the emperor invites you to have breakfast."
Chu Yunning was slightly stunned: "Your Majesty got up so early?"
"No, I heard yesterday that I could go out with Chu Shanggong. The emperor was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear all night."
Eunuch Mo was definitely not exaggerating in what he said. Last night Emperor Mingwen summoned several major generals and gave instructions to whom to contact when encountering any problem. If there was nothing urgent, don't send him a message easily.
Several generals were a little confused at first. Emperor Mingwen had always been conscientious in his work, and even if he was ill, he would not delay government affairs.
What's going on today?
After being reminded by Eunuch Mo, everyone suddenly realized that since ancient times, heroes have struggled with beauty, and so have the leaders of a country.
So everyone promised not to ruin the time Emperor Mingwen and Chu Yunning spent alone.
As soon as Chu Yunning raised the curtain, Eunuch Mo handed her a hand stove, which was still hot. Eunuch Mo said, "This is also what the emperor ordered. The emperor said it will be cold in the morning, so he asked you to be careful not to catch a cold."
Holding the small hand stove, I walked leisurely to the yard next door. When I came out, I bumped into Vice General Li and was about to say hello.
Vice General Li suddenly became extremely polite: "Good morning, Chu Shang Palace."
"Morning, Vice General Li..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lieutenant General Li was like a mouse meeting a cat. He bowed to her with great respect, then turned around and ran away.
Chu Yunning was confused and turned to look at Eunuch Mo: "Is there something dirty on my face? Why did you run away when you saw me?"
Vice Admiral Li didn't have this attitude towards her in the past. He was easy-going and approachable, and he was like a good buddy when getting along with her.
Eunuch Mo smiled sarcastically, how could he be dishonest? Lieutenant General Li had no eyesight yesterday and talked about Chu Shang Palace several times. He received many punches from Emperor Mingwen and was knocked down directly.
Confused.
If he hadn't kindly reminded Lieutenant General Li that he might not have been able to stand up yesterday.
"Chu Shanggong is worrying too much. Vice General Li is just a fool, so don't pay attention to it." Eunuch Mo smiled and told Chu Yunning not to take this matter to heart.
Chu Yunning nodded, opened the curtain and walked in. There was a large table of breakfast, various snacks, steamed buns, steamed buns and porridge.
Emperor Mingwen saw her coming, his dark eyes were filled with a hint of smile, he raised his hand and said: "No need to be polite, sit down quickly, don't catch a cold soon."
Yiyan sat in the seat below Emperor Mingwen. Chu Yunning drank half a bowl of clear porridge and ate a few small dumplings. After filling his stomach, he slowly put down his chopsticks.
"A Ning, I'm ready and can leave at any time." In order to go out, Emperor Mingwen specially prepared a few sets of clothes for ordinary people. They were simple and elegant, not gorgeous at all, even a very ordinary one.
The long gown looks outstanding on him, and people can't help but take a second look.
Chu Yunning nodded: "Now that everything is ready, we can set off now."
At the urging of Emperor Mingwen, the two of them got on the carriage together. Chu Yunning took Bi Xiu with him, while Emperor Mingwen took Eunuch Mo with him, and a group of four people got on the two carriages. Eunuch Mo specially dragged Bi Xiu.
Xiu walked back, fearing that she would get into the first carriage without realizing it.
"Eunuch Mo..."
"The carriage at the front is too small, let's squeeze into the back." Eunuch Mo couldn't help but drag Bixiu into the carriage at the back.
Bixiu couldn't help scratching the back of her head. The carriage in front was not crowded. It was obviously so big and spacious, and it could accommodate ten or eight people without any problem.
Forget it, since Eunuch Mo said to squeeze, then squeeze.
Perhaps because he hadn't been out for a long time, Chu Yunning was in a very good mood. He raised the curtains and followed the scenery receding outside the window, admiring it along the way.
"It's a pity that everything is completely white, and even the branches are bare. Otherwise, there should be beautiful scenery." Chu Yunning sighed.
Emperor Mingwen nodded in agreement: "The winter at the border is longer than in the city. People living in the surrounding areas have become accustomed to it. When the war is over, I can take you to visit the mountains and rivers and travel around the world."
"Huh?" Chu Yunning didn't believe it. Emperor Wenwen had so much to deal with so much that he didn't have time to spend with him. There were endless memorials to deal with and endless things to review every day.
He wished that every item had to be reviewed personally, otherwise, he would never feel at ease.
"In life, time is limited, and I can never finish watching the memorials. In the first half of my life, I believed that I did not waste my time, and I will not be ashamed of my people. In the second half of my life, I plan to live for myself."
Faced with Emperor Mingwen's sudden realization, Chu Yunning didn't know how to respond for a while.
There were stops and starts along the way, and there was nothing urgent to do, so my tense heartstrings relaxed.
The carriage stopped about three or four hours later.
Emperor Mingwen got off the carriage first, and then helped Chu Yunning out of the carriage: "I haven't been back for more than two months, and it's still the same. But your vegetable greenhouse has a steady supply of new vegetables one after another. You still have
ability."
From the very beginning, Chu Yunning felt like he was being treated favorably. He always felt that something was going to happen today, and he couldn't tell whether it would be good or bad.
His eyelids suddenly twitched.
"Mother!"
A soft and waxy voice came not far away. Chu Yunning was stunned and couldn't believe his ears.
Until a white dumpling came flying towards us, calling mother.
Isn't this familiar voice what she thinks about day and night? The New Year is coming soon. This is the first time she has left Beibei to celebrate the New Year outside, and she still feels uneasy.
"Beibei!" Chu Yunning knelt down and hugged Xiaotuanzi.
Beibei's little face turned red from the cold, and his bright eyes stared at Chu Yunning: "Mother,
I’ve had a great time along the way, and I’ve seen a lot of things I’ve never seen before.”
Chu Yunning's eyes were slightly red, and the corners of her lips turned up into a smile: "Really, I haven't seen him for more than half a year, and Beibei seems to have grown a lot taller."
"Mother, I have good food and drink in the palace. Master teaches me lessons every day, and I don't dare to fall behind even a day."
Beibei chattered non-stop, wishing he could pour beans out of a bamboo tube and tell everything.
Chu Yunning listened patiently and couldn't help but sniff: "Beibei, that's great!"
"It's cold outside, let's talk slowly in Dapeng." Emperor Mingwen stretched out his hand to Beibei. Beibei naturally took his big hand and looked up at him: "Master said I have passed the exam.
, so you can come to my mother, I’m not lazy.”
This was an agreement between them, and Emperor Mingwen specifically told the Tutor about it.
"Beibei, you are already an upright man, and you will still have to protect your mother in the future."
Beibei nodded immediately and waved his little fist: "Yes, I will definitely protect my mother and won't allow anyone to bully my mother!"
Chu Yunning followed behind, wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and followed forward with small steps. Even Bi Xiu was shocked.
"It's amazing. Miss, you should stop talking about the little prince these days. The emperor actually brought the little prince here."
Eunuch Mo touched his nose. For this moment, Emperor Mingwen could send out personal guards to protect him along the way. He only brought the person here in fear.
I was afraid that something would happen and I couldn't explain it to Chu Yunning.
Yesterday, after making sure that everyone was safe and sound, Emperor Mingwen immediately explained the matters at hand and made all arrangements to bring Chu Yunning.
When I saw it today, it was indeed a nice surprise!
The three of them entered the greenhouse, where many tomatoes, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables were planted. Emperor Mingwen was holding a basket in his hand and holding Bei Bei with his other hand.
Chu Yunning stared at Beibei's figure intently.
"I'll test you with a few questions to see if what you say is true."
Beibei raised his little head when he heard this: "Okay, just tell me if you have anything."
Along the way, she picked some fresh cucumbers. After Chu Yunning wiped them clean, she took a bite. They were crisp, refreshing and sweet. She couldn't help but eat two more cucumbers, and listened to the two people in front of her with her ears raised.
conversation.
"Don't be arrogant or impetuous. Don't get carried away just because you are praised by the Master. Do you understand?"
"yes!"
Beibei is very well-behaved. He has grown a lot in the past six months, almost reaching his waist. He has a round little head and dark eyes that are full of intelligence.
This was the treasure she gave birth to after a narrow escape, and Chu Yunning couldn't get enough of it.
After walking around all morning, Chu Yunning couldn't help but hold Beibei's hand again, and poked Beibei's little face with her fingertips: "I have gained a lot of weight, and my speech is better than before. The title of Crown Prince and Tutor is indeed well-deserved.
"
Emperor Mingwen squinted his eyes at Chu Yunning angrily: "The Tutor is very talented. How many people have tried to put him in his name, but they never got the chance. If Beibei hadn't been so good, even with my order, the Tutor wouldn't have seen him.
You have to be able to accept Beibei."
Hearing this, Chu Yunning chuckled. No mother would be proud and proud when she hears the other person praising her child.
At this moment, Chu Yunning looked proud.
"When will Beibei plan to stay and go back?" The weather at the border is harsh and there are conflicts and wars. She is worried that Beibei will not get used to it.
"I've calculated that this battle will be over in three months at most. Let's go back together then. It's the end of the year soon. Are you willing to let him spend the New Year on the road?" Emperor Mingwen asked.
Chu Yunning immediately shook his head, of course he couldn't bear it.
"As for Beibei's homework being left to me, I think I can teach him for a few more years." Emperor Mingwen curled up his fist and put it to his lips and coughed twice, trying to cover up something.
"I have never doubted you." What an honor it is to be taught by the emperor himself.
Emperor Mingwen reached out and touched Beibei's face: "Can Beibei stay with my mother?"
"Of course!" Beibei clapped his hands, holding Emperor Mingwen with one hand and Chu Yunning with the other, walking forward step by step.
From the back, it looks like a happy family of three.
Ever since she met Beibei, the smile on Chu Yunning's face has never stopped. Even the depths of her eyes are smiling, and she greets everyone politely.
"Since you invented greenhouses to grow vegetables, as well as beautiful cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks and geese, the lives of the surrounding people have gradually become better, and they no longer have to rely on God for food."
If there is a flood or drought, there will be no harvest that year, and many people will starve to death because they cannot afford to eat.
When Chu Yunning heard this, a big smile bloomed at the corner of her mouth: "I can also enjoy helping people live and work in peace and contentment."
At this time, Eunuch Mo endured great reluctance and bravely came to Emperor Mingwen: "Your Majesty, we need to expedite the document."
If it can be delivered at this juncture, it must be urgent.
Emperor Mingwen took the document and opened it, his face changed slightly, and he handed the document to Chu Yunning who was standing aside to read.
Several huge sparks suddenly appeared near the prince's tent in Dongling Nancheng, and even the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder smoke. It is said that the mushroom cloud is extremely lethal, and a round one dropped can make the mountain road explode.
Open a big hole.
Isn’t this an improved version of gunpowder?
Shen Bi was so anxious that she even used gunpowder.
"This thing is unheard of. Where did the aventurine come from?" Emperor Mingwen frowned. If such a thing really existed, it would not be a good thing for them.
Hearing this, Chu Yunning raised her lips and smiled: "This thing is a bit complicated to make, but it's not impossible. Let's try to get a few."
Dongling is still in the experimental stage now, and she must prepare the gunpowder in advance before Dongling launches an attack.
Faced with Emperor Mingwen's questioning look, Chu Yunning explained awkwardly, "I've seen this in books. I thought it was fun at the time, so I paid attention to it."
"Aning, whatever you say is whatever it is, I believe you." Emperor Mingwen's eyes were clear and he curled his lips: "Just say whatever you need."
Chu Yunning hesitated for a moment, and then said a few things to Eunuch Mo: "We have enough of these things, the more the better."
"yes!"
Here Beibei is holding a cucumber in his hand and gnawing in his mouth. He occasionally looks up and listens to what the two people are saying with some vague understanding.
Emperor Mingwen stretched out his hand towards Beibei, and Beibei handed it to him naturally. Emperor Mingwen vowed: "Don't worry, leave Beibei to me. I will definitely take good care of him."
With Beibei by his side, Chu Yunning felt a lot more at ease. He nodded and planned to find a yard to try making gunpowder.
Beibei raised his head and whispered to Emperor Mingwen: "Can I still see my mother at night?"
Emperor Mingwen knelt down and said earnestly: "Beibei, you are already a little man. You can't follow your mother in a black and white way, especially at night. You have to accompany your wife in the future, do you understand?
"
"Huh?" Beibei hesitated and nodded: "I know, Taifu said that he wants to sleep alone, so he can't pester his mother anymore."
"What the Taifu said is absolutely right!" Emperor Mingwen agreed with a smile: "I can take you to see your mother during the day. Wouldn't it be nice for me to accompany you?"
"Okay!" Beibei rubbed his little head against Emperor Mingwen's cheek: "Actually, Beibei also misses you very much."
Emperor Mingwen was flattered. The child's pain was not in vain, and he was well-behaved and intelligent. He was so lovable. Chu Yunning came out of the house and saw the two of them talking and laughing together, and felt warm in his heart.