Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: We Young People Are Healthy

Chapter 287: We Young People Are Healthy

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Among the people in the world who knew the Yan Family, no one dared to say that they knew the Yan Family better than him. They loved to fish for fame and were extremely hypocritical. When they did all kinds of bad things, they still wanted a good reputation.

In the eyes of the public, they really had to erect a memorial arch of good deeds even after doing something evil.

Such a person dared to lie to him, so he knew very well that since Yan Lu dared to use this as a death exemption, it at least proved that the new rice seed really existed.

What did producing 500 kilograms of yield per acre mean? It meant that the citizens of Great Xia would no longer have to starve! It meant that Great Xia would prosper and rule for a long time.

It had to be said that if the Yan Family could really take out such a thing, he was willing to let them off even if he saw the Yan Family as a thorn in his side.

The Emperor narrowed his eyes. “You should know the consequences of deceiving the emperor, right?”

Yan Lu, who thought that he had found his rhythm, knelt on the ground. “Your Majesty, I’m telling the truth! Moreover, I’ve already sent someone to send that new rice seed that can produce 500 kilograms back to the Imperial Capital!”

Rong Yan, who had not spoken, finally gave him a look. Yan Lu could not see the mockery in his eyes and even felt that he had defeated them.

“Your Majesty, I know that I’ve made a huge mistake. I don’t dare to ask for Your Majesty’s forgiveness. I only hope that I can present the rice seeds and planting records to Your Majesty before punishing me!”

The Emperor’s eyes flickered. “Permitted.”

After achieving his goal, things were developing according to plan. Yan Lu did not believe that such a great merit could not be exchanged for His Majesty’s light punishment. After all, there was nothing wrong with the dam.

He couldn’t help but glance at Rong Yan and Xiao Ran, but the two of them were still unmoved. Not to mention defeat, even their expressions didn’t change. The vulgar Xiao Ran even opened her mouth and yawned.

His heart skipped a beat. He felt that something was wrong, but what was it?

On the way to the Imperial Capital, the two of them were afraid of the Yan Family and the empress and did not dare to do anything to him. They couldn’t even make a move outside the Imperial Capital. Now that the rice seeds had arrived successfully and His Majesty was indeed attracted by the new rice seeds, they had never mentioned anything about punishing them. It seemed like there was no problem…

Since they were going to the Yan Family to get the rice seeds, the Emperor asked Rong Yan and Xiao Ran to go back first. However, Xiao Ran said directly, “Don’t, Your Majesty. We young people are in good health. We can last for more than 20 days even if we travel continuously.”

The Emperor, who was in the same generation as her:…

Xiao Ran pointed at Yan Lu. “But Your Highness and I escorted Yan Lu back from afar. If we don’t hear him out, how will he quibble… Your Majesty understands me. I’ve always done things to the end. If I don’t know what happens after that, I won’t be sure. Not to mention resting, I’m afraid I won’t be able to eat or sleep at night…”

The Emperor had a headache and waved his hand to stop her. “Alright, alright. Dezi, bring General Xiao and the Third Prince to change their clothes and instruct the imperial kitchen to make some food.” He glared at Xiao Ran, who was about to speak again. “Call the two of them over when the Yan Family comes.”

Xiao Ran thanked the emperor for his kindness and left with Rong Yan. She even “accidentally” flicked her sleeve and slapped Yan Lu when she passed by him. It was such a coincidence that she slapped his mouth. Coincidentally, Yan Lu’s front teeth fell to the ground.

It was not lethal, but it was very insulting.

After leaving the hall, Xiao Ran clenched her fists and said, “I should have broken his legs.”

Rong Yan found it funny. “If I really break his legs, Father will find out even without Yan Lu complaining.”

Xiao Ran chuckled. “Do you think your old man can’t tell what’s going on now? At least he’s from the same school as me. Although his martial arts aren’t as good as mine, you can still see that hidden force.”

Rong Yan was stunned. Xiao Ran continued, “Don’t think that your father is thinking about our relationship as follow disciples. He just feels more at ease that I’m not scheming.”

Xiao Ran, who was walking towards the entrance of the Imperial City, sighed. “I didn’t expect to be so scheming towards my former junior brother one day.”

The world only thought that the eldest daughter of the Qin Family was brave and good at fighting. She was a powerful general. Some people were sharp-tongued and even gossiped behind her back, saying that she only knew how to dance with knives and guns. She was vulgar and stupid.

What a joke. She could set up an army and defeat the external enemies of the barbarian border, but those stupid people actually doubted her intelligence?

Rong Yan had not been valued since he was young. Even the Grand Tutor that the Emperor had engaged for the princes would ignore him, intentionally or unintentionally. It could be said that 90% of his growth was thanks to Xiao Ran.

She cared about his food, drinks, and knowledge. She cared about his health when he was hot. She added blankets for him when he was cold and watched him grow up bit by bit. Although he called her “Aunt”, he had long treated her as his mother.

When the Emperor sent someone to the Yan Family to get the “new rice seed”, Rong Yan and Xiao Ran had already eaten their fill and even rested for a while. Compared to the two of them, who were radiant and full of energy, Yan Lu, who had been kneeling in the Hall of Diligent Government for nearly four hours, felt his legs go numb.

At first, he did not understand that it was only an hour’s journey from the Imperial City to the Yan Family. If the people he sent were more agile, it would be enough to make two to three trips.

Then, he slowly realized that His Majesty did it on purpose.

In the past four hours, Yan Lu was kneeling, and the Emperor was sitting. He read through the memorandums one after another. The Emperor, who was focused on political matters, seemed to have long forgotten about Yan Lu’s existence. The latter’s legs hurt and his waist ached, and he felt indescribably uncomfortable where Xiao Ran had beaten him up.

He cursed that martial woman in his heart. He wanted to look up at the Emperor, but he did not dare. Large beads of sweat crawled down his forehead and into his neck, quickly drenching his clothes.

Yan Lu felt that every day felt like a year. The four hours of kneeling in the Hall of Diligent Government seemed to be longer than the more than 10 days of being escorted into the capital. Finally, when the Emperor finally spoke, he said, “Official Yan hid the matter of the rice seeds very well.”

Yan Lu bit the tip of his tongue to keep himself calm and clear-headed. “Your Majesty, I didn’t say it at first because I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to harvest it. Look, I just finished measuring the harvest in the rice field and prepared to submit the memorandum, but…”

He carefully moved his knees twice and felt the numbness and itch as if he had been bitten by an ant, but he did not dare to show it at all. However, a mocking voice suddenly sounded. “Greetings, Your Majesty.”

It was Xiao Ran and Rong Yan.

Xiao Ran pulled Rong Yan behind her with a straight face.

“Yo, according to Lord Yan, are you blaming us for catching you at the wrong time?”

“Then in Lord Yan’s opinion, when do you think is the right time? Is it when the flood destroys the homes of the people of Luo Prefecture and the people are in dire straits, or when you transfer and leave and it has nothing to do with you?” “Looks like Lord Yan is very dissatisfied with us, but what should we do? The Third Prince and I are following the emperor’s orders. Why don’t we discuss it with you before we arrest you next time and get your approval? Otherwise, will His Majesty ask for your opinion before writing the imperial edict in the future?”

These words were quite heart-wrenching. Yan Lu hurriedly kowtowed. “I wouldn’t dare. I definitely wouldn’t dare. Your Majesty, you’re right. General Qin is slandering me!” After a few times, his forehead was bleeding.

Xiao Ran snorted. She had to stop while she was ahead. She had to be careful in front of the Emperor.

Amidst Yan Lu’s flustered voice, a report came from outside that the rice seeds had been delivered. The Emperor put down the pen and memorandum in his hand and glanced at the eunuch beside him.

Eunuch De understood and personally took it and sent it to the Emperor..