Parents are busy farming

Zhang Gaoyi sat there, saying nothing, like a silent sculpture.

He waited for Ye Zifen quietly, as if time had frozen at this moment.

It had been a long time since they had been together quietly like this, enjoying this rare tranquility.

At this moment, Ye Zifen was concentrating on writing a letter to Li Laosi from the construction team.

Every word in the letter was carefully selected by her. She asked Li Laosi to send as many people as possible to the north to build houses.

Before this, Ye Zifen had written a letter to Wang Chuanxing, hoping that he could find a piece of land suitable for building a college within the area under his jurisdiction, covering an area of ​​only a few acres, and use it as the foundation of the college.

For the smart and clever Wang Chuanxing, this was just an easy matter, so she was not worried about it.

After all, Wang Chuanxing has always been a man who is efficient and trustworthy, and he is also her cousin.

Of course, all of these were decisions Ye Zifen made after careful consideration.

In the past, they tried to build a college in the county, but now the county magistrate is no longer someone they are familiar with.

They are well aware of the dangers of officialdom and are unwilling to take risks easily, let alone send their heads off.

So, they chose to explore other ways to achieve their goals.

After Ye Zifen finished writing the letter and sealed the envelope, she slowly raised her head and asked Zhang Gaoyi if he had anything else to say.

Zhang Gaoyi nodded slightly, indicating that he did have something to tell him.

It turned out that Jia Mingyu, the talented martial artist he mentioned to Ye Zifen that day, was the son of the Fengyang Hou family.

He informed his father, Marquis of Fengyang, and invited him to participate in the affairs of the academy.

Ye Zifen asked in surprise: "Marquis Fengyang?"

Zhang Gaoyi nodded and said, "Yes, it is the Marquis of Fengyang."

Ye Zifen frowned, recalling the information she had previously looked up about the Fengyang Marquis Mansion.

Originally, the Fengyang Marquisate had considerable power and wealth in the capital, which was accumulated through the hard work of several generations.

However, as time went on, the status of Fengyang Hou Mansion gradually declined.

Especially in the past two generations of Fengyang Marquis, although they still enjoyed aristocratic status, their position in the court became insignificant.

The current Marquis of Fengyang holds a leisurely position in the Ministry of Works and does not have much real power.

However, despite this, the Fengyang Marquis's industry still exists, making it the object of many princes' scramble to win over.

Ye Zifen asked doubtfully, "Do you think he will listen to us?"

Zhang Gaoyi smiled slightly and replied, "Since Marquis Fengyang has agreed to let his son come to Princess Fuxia's mansion for training, isn't this a kind of surrender?"

Ye Zifen fell into deep thought. She understood what Zhang Gaoyi meant.

Although Marquis Fengyang's status in the court is no longer as glorious as before, he is still a marquis after all, and it is not easy for him to make such a decision.

This behavior shows his importance to the Fuxia Princess Mansion and his willingness to cooperate with them.

Ye Zifen thought for a while and then asked, "Will the Fourth Prince agree? Recently, the Fourth Prince has been in the limelight because of the reception of foreign envoys. This will affect his purse! Can he let people go easily?"

Zhang Gaoyi said: "It is because he is jumping around too much that we have to strike him down while the emperor is still here."

Ye Zifen was still a little hesitant and said, "I'll talk to Jia Mingyu after he comes. But a teenager can only be a messenger!"

Zhang Gaoyi said: "Not necessarily. That kid is still very smart. He should be able to understand some things."

Ye Zifen said, "I see you are very optimistic about this man."

Zhang Gaoyi said: "This child's eyes are very clear."

Ye Zifen seemed to understand something, and he said, "So you think he can take on the responsibility?"

Zhang Gaoyi said, "Well, I think he has the potential to become an excellent general."

Ye Zifen said, "Well, I hope you didn't make a mistake."

Zhang Gaoyi said: "Don't worry, my judgment is correct. Besides, the Marquis of Fengyang will be grateful to us."

Ye Zifen said: "That's right, then we will be able to better control the situation."

The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with anticipation.

Zhang Gaoyi lowered his voice and continued in a soft voice: "By doing this, we can move him away from the core of power. This is undoubtedly a rare breathing opportunity for the Fengyang Marquisate. Moreover, the Fengyang Marquisate is financially strong. With their support, you can save a lot of expenses."

Hearing this, Ye Zifen couldn't help but find it a little funny, and hurriedly urged: "Okay, go and do your business, it's important to find Xiang Zhibo! I have to hurry up and draw the structural diagram of the academy."

Zhang Gaoyi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go first. Don't tire yourself out when you're drawing. The Imperial Observatory has already chosen an auspicious date for the wedding, which is two months from now. Time is really tight. Fortunately, the Ministry of Rites is helping to take care of it. As soon as my parents leave, I'll start preparing."

Ye Zifen smiled and replied: "Okay, I know, you can go now!"

She looked at Zhang Gaoyi's departing back, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

Looking at Zhang Gaoyi's receding figure, Ye Zifen showed a faint smile on her face, because she found Zhang Gaoyi, whose walk even became brisk, very interesting.

Recalling what Zhang Gaoyi had just mentioned about the wealth of the Fengyang Marquis' Mansion, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Now in the eyes of everyone, she seemed to have become a woman without money, but when she thought about it carefully, this feeling was not bad.

Showing some weakness might make the emperor realize her difficult situation and give her more attention and support.

Thinking of this, Ye Zifen's mouth curled up slightly again, and she happily devoted herself to the work of drawing the structure diagram of the academy.

Zhang Gaoyi hurried downstairs, pulled Xiang Zhibo aside, and asked in a low voice, "Brother Zhibo, how many people do you think would be appropriate to bring with us to escort my parents and Bai Xiangyang's family back to their hometown this time?"

Xiang Zhibo stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then answered: "Now that everyone in Daxia is busy dealing with farm affairs, the road is relatively peaceful. I think it is enough to bring six people."

Zhang Gaoyi nodded slightly to show his agreement. "Well, I'll listen to you, but I'll have to trouble you to help me find these six people. The people I can trust are all busy with important matters and can't spare the time."

Xiang Zhibo patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it. I'll find someone for you as soon as possible. So when do you plan to leave?"

Zhang Gaoyi said with a firm look, "The initial plan is to leave tomorrow morning. Time is tight. Brother Zhibo has worked hard this time."