Zi Ruoyan readily agreed to Zhong Lishuang's invitation.
She had experienced Zhong Shangshu's cooking skills before and was looking forward to it.
In addition, she also wanted to know what happened after leaving the court recently.
Zhong Yangming is considered his confidant because of Zhong Lishuang.
If you don't expose the news of your return, you might still be able to see some interesting things.
The group entered the imperial city and headed directly towards the Zhong Mansion.
On the road, no one looked sideways.
People in the imperial city should know Zhong Lishuang, but this general didn't attract anyone's attention while walking on the road, which was very strange.
But Xiao Tian knew the reason.
"The spiritual energy in this world is really interesting." Xiao Tian could see that the spiritual energy from Zi Ruoyan's body was leaving the body, affecting the surroundings.
This kind of influence makes others unable to "perceive" their existence.
It is equivalent to forcibly reducing one's sense of existence.
"Do you feel that your strength has improved?" Xiao Tian looked at Zi Ruoyan's back, thoughtfully, and thought to himself, "Wangcai, how is the state of the empress Zi Ruoyan now?"
[Dear Master, Empress Zi Ruoyan is currently at the ninth level of the Saint Realm.]
"After one trip, my level improved. Now that I'm back, it means that the war in Northern Xinjiang has been resolved." Xiao Tian praised in his heart.
My wife is awesome!
Unknowingly, the group of people had arrived at the door of Zhong Mansion and stepped inside.
After passing the front yard, it didn't take long to reach the back hall.
"Huh?" Zhong Lishuang arrived in the back hall and immediately smelled the aroma of vegetables in the air.
She smiled and smiled at her daughter: "Isn't it a coincidence? Your father actually cooks it himself."
"This is called telepathy."
"..." Zhong Ling didn't say a word. She was embarrassed to tell the truth of the matter.
Walking further inside, we arrived at the entrance to the backyard lobby.
At a glance, you can see through the doorway the back figures busy at the table.
As if he heard the movement behind him, Zhong Yangming, who was still setting the table, spoke directly without looking back.
"Brother Xiao, you are lucky today. You caught a gold-tailed white jade fish."
"A few of your favorite side dishes are also here."
"Pair it with your improved Qingyan Empress Wine, it's guaranteed to be a perfect match."
"It just so happens that tomorrow's shift is free. Hugh Mu, we won't come back until we get drunk, hahaha..."
Zhong Yangming spoke with a smile, then turned around and saw two more familiar figures in front of him.
The smile immediately froze on his face.
Zi Ruoyan also looked at Zhong Yangming in surprise, as if she was meeting him for the first time.
Zhong Lishuang looked at her husband, her mouth twitching slightly, especially when she saw her husband wearing a cook's robe.
Outrageous!
"Ahem..." Zhong Yangming was the first to come to his senses and quickly raised his hands in greeting, "I, Zhong Yangming, have met Your Majesty."
"This visit is no different from the past." Zi Ruoyan shook her head gently, with a smile on her face, "Uncle Zhong, just think of me as the little girl who came to Zhong Mansion to have a meal."
"This... this is really..." An embarrassed expression appeared on Zhong Yangming's face. He stared at his wife and said quickly, "I'll add the bowls and chopsticks. Your Majesty, you might as well sit down first."
After finishing speaking, Zhong Yangming quickly turned around and left.
Looking at Zhong Yangming leaving, Zi Ruoyan was silent for a while, then slowly turned her head to look at Xiao Tian.
Not to mention her, Zhong Lishuang also stared at Xiao Tian, her eyes full of surprise.
She knew her husband very well. Ever since he became the Minister of Household Affairs, he was so busy that he seldom cooked in person.
Unless he requests it himself, or His Majesty comes to the house occasionally, he will be allowed to take charge of the dishes in person.
But now, judging from what my husband said just now.
I'm afraid I have cooked for Xiao Tian many times these days.
He even put on such clothes.
Zhong Lishuang stared at Xiao Tian with a strange expression. What kind of magic power did the other person have that made her husband...
As for Zi Ruoyan?
She became curious about Xiao Tian again.
Xiao Tian rubbed his forehead. He always felt that he had overlooked something before.
Only then did he remember, Zhong Yangming!
Greedy talk brings disaster.
If only Zi Ruoyan knew that she had given Zhong Yangming advice and solved a big problem for him.
Then you feel that you are talented and ask him to help with government affairs. What should you do?
Damn it!
Miscalculated.
Being an emperor is a very tiring job if you take it seriously. How can you relax and have fun when you follow Zi Ruoyan?
Not long after, Zhong Yangming came back with new dishes and chopsticks.
Zi Ruoyan sat down first, taking the main seat, and the others sat down in turn.
"Zhong Yangming, you made this dish with great care and uniqueness." Zhong Li looked at the dishes on the table and clicked her tongue, looking at her husband.
These dishes are obviously carefully prepared, and there are even new dishes.
My husband actually researched new dishes for Xiao Tian?
Strange!
"..." Zhong Yangming could only smile awkwardly, unable to say anything.
Zi Ruoyan said nothing, tasted silently, enjoyed it carefully, and then took a sip of the wine.
Her eyes lit up: "Is this Qingyan wine?"
"Your Majesty, it is indeed Qingyan wine." Zhong Yangming nodded beside him and responded.
"I've had it before, but this... tastes good!" Zi Ruoyan nodded seriously, with some understanding, "It's hard to find a lot of money, so it's like this, not only because of its reputation, but also because of its quality."
Zhong Yangming handed over his hand: "Your Majesty is right. Your Majesty the Prince funded the construction of a winery in Qingyan Town and helped improve the brewing techniques in Qingyan Town, which made this wine a great step forward."
"Moreover, the winery built by the prince not only employs the people in the town, but also distributes the profits to them."
"In addition, the prince also set rules and took the initiative to pay taxes regularly, setting an example for the merchants in the imperial city."
"In just a few days, Your Majesty the Prince has given Qingyan Town a completely new look!"
When Zhong Yangming said this, he was full of praise for Xiao Tian, and then raised his glass and drank the Qingyan Empress wine in front of him.
Xiao Tian beside him was dumbfounded and winked at Zhong Yangming, signaling him to stop talking.
He didn't want to be too brilliant, and he didn't want to become too outstanding and capable in Zi Ruoyan's eyes.
Xiao Tian's wish is very simple, to eat soft food and live happily.
Zhong Yangming, who was across from him, saw Xiao Tian's expression showing a clear understanding.
He looked solemn and spoke again: "If this is the case, it is not enough to explain the excellence of the prince."
Xiao Tian's breathing almost stopped: "???"
"Not only that, regarding the refugee issue in southern Xinjiang, His Excellency the Prince made suggestions and formulated a series of regulations."
"As long as you do what the prince says, the matter in southern Xinjiang can be solved perfectly."
"Not to mention, the prince personally contributed funds and donated money to the Ministry of Household Affairs to assist in handling matters in southern Xinjiang."
"The price is nothing more than letting me satisfy the prince's appetite. It's not worth mentioning."
Afterwards, Zhong Yangming was eloquent and explained a series of Xiao Tian's suggested measures one by one.
Zi Ruoyan listened carefully to Zhong Yangming's words, and looked at Xiao Tian from time to time, with strange brilliance frequently appearing in her beautiful eyes.
Even Zhong Lishuang looked at Xiao Tian in surprise.
After finishing speaking in one breath, Zhong Yangming was satisfied and quietly gave a thumbs up to Xiao Tian, making a secret gesture.
"Your Majesty, I can only help you so far." Zhong Yangming encouraged Xiao Tian in his heart.
Xiao Tian, who was sitting there, was already petrified and turned white.
Then he covered his face and lowered his head, with only one thought in his mind.