Help! The innocent prince always tries to seduce me clumsily

Yuan Xi has designed many things for Chu Shitong in recent years. Her ideas are always wild and she can design all kinds of strange shapes and things with different uses.

Over the years, Chu Shitong has made a lot of money thanks to Yuan Xi.

Chu Shixuan's seemingly casual words actually hinted at many things.

One is to remind people that the rumor was spread by Si Xunhuan, and the other is to remind Si Xunhuan that he can go out with the help of a wheelchair, and it seems that he is taking some action and wants to go out on the day of the hunting competition.

"Concubine Si has a good life."

Chu Shitong didn't say much, just said it casually.

Si Xunhuan was paralyzed but still wanted to act like a demon, so Chu Shifeng was determined to be ruthless to her.

As the two were talking, a servant ran in hurriedly and said to Chu Shixuan.

"Your Highness, something bad has happened. An epidemic has occurred in the western part of Jingzhou. His Majesty has ordered you to enter the palace immediately!"

Chu Shixuan did not stand up in a hurry, but said calmly: "I understand, you go down first."

Chu Shitong then remembered that there was indeed an epidemic in Jingzhou at that time, but it was quickly brought under control. In the previous life, this matter seemed to have been handled by ministers and did not alarm the prince.

Because of the damage caused by the epidemic, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal even went to Jingzhou in person to visit the people.

Chu Shitong said: "Royal brother, you should go to the palace as soon as possible. If the epidemic is not dealt with quickly, I am afraid that more people will be endangered."

"Why don't you come with me to the palace, Xiaoqi? It's a good opportunity to discuss this matter with father. If we have to deal with the epidemic, I'm afraid the investigation will be delayed a lot." Chu Shixuan said, "The prefect of Jingzhou will not deal with this matter. He will just cry poor and continue to ask for money from the treasury. If the corruption cannot be solved, the people of Jingzhou will have a hard time surviving this epidemic."

Chu Shitong thought for a moment and said, "Okay then."

......

Royal study room.

When Chu Shiyu saw Chu Shixuan and Chu Shitong coming, he didn't say anything.

"This is the epidemic report that Jingzhou just sent over. You two can take a look at it."

Chu Shixuan took it and quickly read the contents.

Chu Shitong also took a few glances, and what surprised her was that it seemed that the epidemic in this life was more serious than the previous life.

When the epidemic was reported in the previous life, the scope of infection was only four or five villages, and the number of people infected was no more than three hundred. In this life, the scope of infection has expanded to an entire town, and the number of infected people has risen to nearly a thousand.

Once the number of people exceeds five hundred, it is no longer a small number.

Chu Shixuan put down the memorial and said, "The epidemic needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. It says that the time from discovery to reporting is only seven days, but the time it takes for the letter to be delivered is definitely longer than that. Nearly a hundred people infected with the epidemic have died. If it is not sealed and dealt with in time, I think the entire Beiqing will be affected."

Chu Shiyu said with a heavy face: "Of course I know that I need to deal with it as soon as possible, but if I really want to deal with it, I must need someone who can settle the matter to participate."

Chu Shitong listened quietly without interrupting.

Because there is currently no one around her with superb medical skills to quell the epidemic.

Chu Shixuan did not seem to take this matter very seriously, and said casually: "Sixth brother has many talented people under him, why not let Sixth brother handle this matter."

The most dangerous thing about dealing with an epidemic is that you yourself can easily be infected with the epidemic.

Chu Shiyu felt that it was inappropriate. "I don't think Feng'er has the ability. He rarely does anything serious except drinking and having fun. If I leave the epidemic to him, the people will think that I don't take it seriously."

Chu Shitong took the opportunity to say, "Why don't you let your eldest brother handle the epidemic? I think you are a rare calm and capable person among the brothers. If you handle this matter, it will be enough to stop the people from complaining."

Chu Shixuan glanced at Chu Shitong calmly, "Xiaoqi thinks so?"

Chu Shitong said calmly, "Big Brother is famous for his prudent work. If Sixth Brother were to go... perhaps the people would not be too reassured. If something went wrong at this critical moment of the epidemic and the epidemic could not be controlled and spread, the people would probably complain about it. But Big Brother is different. Big Brother's going not only means that Father takes this matter seriously, but even if there is any carelessness in controlling the epidemic, the people will only blame the epidemic."

Chu Shiyu felt that it made sense. Although what Chu Shitong said was a bit realistic, it was indeed what he thought in his heart.

When this happened, as the emperor, Chu Shiyu's first thought was naturally to control the situation first and then shut up Youyou.

Chu Shifeng seems to be a bohemian man who spends his days drinking and having fun. If he is sent there, if anything goes wrong, everyone will blame Chu Shiyu for sending Chu Shifeng.

However, Chu Shixuan, the most stable and most valued eldest son, had no such experience at all.

It's like when a person who is not doing his job is handling something, everyone will subconsciously be worried, and if something goes wrong, they will think it's this person's problem.

If a steady and responsible person handles the matter, everyone will feel more at ease. Even if something goes wrong, they will only think that there is a problem with the matter itself.

"Xiao Qi is right. You have to go for this matter." Chu Shiyu said, "If other princes go, it will be difficult to persuade the people. It just so happens that you can go to Jingzhou to inquire about it first. I can find someone else to handle the taxation of Jingzhou."

Chu Shixuan did not raise any objection to this decision, not even agreeing or disagreeing.

"Father, why don't you let Xiao Qi go? I think Xiao Qi has grown up and needs some experience."

Chu Shitong didn't expect that Chu Shixuan would be so generous to give him this opportunity, but Chu Shiyu probably wouldn't agree. Chu Shixuan's move might just be a favor.

Chu Shiyu then really began to think about this matter, and said, "It's not impossible for Xiao Qi to go, but this matter is not that simple. Today is July 16th, and I estimate that this matter will take at least three or four months to investigate. If Xiao Qi's 17th birthday is delayed because of this matter, it is not worth it."

When Chu Shitong heard that he had delayed his own birthday, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Although I found this reason a little funny, but when it was suddenly brought up like this, I felt a lot of complicated emotions.

"Why not Xiao Qi?"

Chu Shixuan looked at Chu Shitong with the eyes of an old father, as if he had witnessed Chu Shitong's growth with his own eyes, and said: "She also has Master Fan by her side. Doesn't Your Majesty always want to give Master Fan something to do? Just let him go. This matter concerns the national treasury. I think Her Royal Highness the Princess will have no objection. At the very least, Master Si can help."

Chu Shitong immediately said, "My cousin has something to do these days, so I'm afraid he won't be able to go. Why don't you let His Royal Highness accompany me? Your Majesty can let His Royal Highness investigate openly. With His Royal Highness's weight, it's enough for him to find something for the prefect of Jingzhou to do. I will investigate the taxation in secret, and when my cousin is done with the epidemic, he will come to help. This will also save your Majesty from delaying this matter. The outbreak of the epidemic requires a lot of money. If the national treasury allocates more funds, I'm afraid they will eat it all up again."

The status of Prince Rong's Mansion is very high, so it is reasonable that Chu Shiyu values ​​Si Jingli. Besides, the investigation can only be called a visit. If the prince goes to visit, the people of Jingzhou may have a lot of precautions and responses, but if Si Jing leaves, maybe the difficulty can be reduced a lot.

After all, Si Jingli is a person who likes to wear gold and jade and eat the best food. Even if Jingzhou wants to pretend to be poor and not treat them well, Si Jingli will definitely give them a lot of trouble.

Thinking of this, Chu Shiyu also felt that this method was effective.

"Xiao Qi, it's quite clever of you to think this way."

Chu Shixuan said: "Then I will go and deal with the epidemic. The tax revenue will be handed over to Xiaoqi and Si Shizi."

"The epidemic is imminent. You should leave for Jingzhou today." Chu Shiyu glanced at Chu Shitong and said, "Don't worry, Xiaoqi. We still need to confirm this with Prince Si. He is so delicate and I don't know how to tell him about this."

Chu Shitong smiled slightly and said, "If your Majesty is in trouble, I can go and explain it to you. Don't worry, Prince Si is very tight-lipped. If I go and tell him about this matter, even His Royal Highness Prince Rong will not know that I went to Jingzhou secretly."

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Chu Shiyu said: "You should wait until the hunting competition is over before going. Princess Linglan seems to have a very good relationship with you. If Linglan is unwilling to get married, you will need to go and appease her."

These days, it has become common knowledge that Princess Linglan goes to Prince Han's mansion every day.

Chu Shiyu should have known this a long time ago.

Chu Shihan was somewhat resistant at first, but later Linglan no longer needed to report when entering or leaving Prince Han's Mansion.

Doesn’t this show the attitudes of both of them?

Given Chu Shihan's personality, if he really disliked Princess Linglan, he would have ordered that Princess Linglan was not allowed to enter the mansion. At the very least, he would have just said a few cold words to her and Princess Linglan would not have come to him every day.

Chu Shiyu's words made Chu Shitong think that perhaps Chu Shiyu's idea of ​​marrying Princess Linglan was not with Chu Shihan, so he wanted Chu Shitong to appease Linglan.

"My son, I obey."

......

That night, Chu Shixuan set out for Jingzhou.

The news of the plague spread throughout Beijing in less than three days, causing panic among the people.

Si Jingli was summoned into the palace the next day. On the surface, it was said that Si Jingli was visiting Jingzhou on behalf of Chu Shiyu, but in fact, Chu Shiyu just asked Si Jingli to help Chu Shitong more secretly.

When he heard that he was going with Chu Shitong, Si Jingli agreed without hesitation for the first time.

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July 18th, hunting ground outside Beijing.

It was cloudy today, and the wind blew away the stuffiness in the capital.

Everything was handled as it was at Qingliang Villa, except that Chu Shixuan, who always won first place in this year's hunting competition, was not there.

Chu Shitong was wearing an ink-black riding suit today, with his long hair tied up as usual. Perhaps because he was used to keeping a low profile, he only used an ordinary long black ribbon to tie his hair up.

The wind blew up her headband and long hair, and her riding outfit made her look tall and graceful, like a fairy under the forest.

Princess Lily of the Valley saw Chu Shitong from a distance and trotted over to him.

She also changed into a red riding outfit today, and tied up her long hair like other women. Compared with the thin gauze she usually wore, she looked a lot more light and formal.

"Your Highness Prince Qi!"

Chu Shitong looked back and saw Linglan and smiled politely.

"Princess Lily of the Valley."

Linglan smiled and said, "Your Majesty has allowed me to participate in the hunting competition today! I can hunt with you guys then. In the Western Regions, my archery skills are among the best!"

Chu Shitong looked at her smile and suddenly realized that Princess Lily of the Valley seemed to have changed a little compared to when they first met.

At first, Princess Lily of the Valley always pretends to be charming and arrogant, but in fact, after a few encounters, you will find that Princess Lily of the Valley is just a little girl who fantasizes about a beautiful love, and is greedy and naive.

Princess Lily of the Valley seems to be more mature now. Her temperament is not as sharp and flamboyant as before, and the smile on her face is much more sincere. Mainly... Chu Shitong always feels that she seems to be more gentle in dealing with people and things after her emotions have stabilized.

As he was speaking, Chu Shihan came over without him noticing.

Before he got close, Chu Shitong heard Chu Shihan's icy voice.

Although there was no ups and downs in the tone, there was a hint of helpless reproach in the voice.

"The princess just asked me to take you with me to the hunting competition, and then I couldn't find her. If Master Feifan had told me that you were looking for Xiaoqi, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to find her at the beginning of the hunting competition, and the princess would blame me for not taking her with me afterwards."

Princess Linglan was caught, and smiled embarrassedly, saying, "I saw Xiaoqi. I haven't seen Xiaoqi for several days. Can't you come over and talk to her?"

Chu Shihan met her smile like a pear blossom on her face, silently shifted his gaze, and said: "I never said that the princess is not allowed to talk to others."

When Princess Lily of the Valley saw him like this, the smile on her face became even sweeter.

"You can also say this. If you say you are jealous and don't want me to play with others, then of course I won't play with others."

When these words were spoken bluntly, even a shameless person like Chu Shihan blushed.

"Princess, what are you talking about? If others hear it, they will inevitably misunderstand."

Chu Shitong looked at the two of them as if he was watching a play.

Bishui brought a plate of iced watermelon and asked, "Your Highness, would you like some watermelon?"

Princess Lily of the Valley immediately said, "I'll eat it, I'll eat it!"

"I won't eat it. Let the princess eat it."

Chu Shitong made room for her, and Princess Linglan picked up the fork and took a few bites. The cool, sweet watermelon made her extremely satisfied, as if every bite of the watermelon would make her heart bubble with sweetness.

"Hehe, His Royal Highness Prince Qi is so nice."

Chu Shihan glanced at her and said coldly, "You eat a lot of watermelons from my Prince Han's Mansion, but you never thank me."

"Thank you right away." Princess Linglan put down her fork, pretended to bow, and said sweetly in a pinched voice: "Thank you, Your Highness, King Han, for letting me eat iced watermelon every day."

Chu Shihan coughed twice awkwardly, turned around and did not respond.

Chu Shitong couldn't help wanting to laugh.

"Princess, you are really amazing. I have never seen my brother be so calculating."

Princess Lily of the Valley is like a living treasure, full of infinite lovely energy.

"What are you fussing about? He's just jealous. I thanked you but not him."

Chu Shitong didn't think there was anything special about this sentence at first, but a sentence that was very similar to what Chu Shihan had just said inexplicably emerged in his mind.

It seems like I heard someone say this before.