Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

Xiao Jingzhan's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. He listened to Shen Yanyan's words, and a storm of emotions surged in his heart. The output was so high.

He knew very well what such high-yield crops meant to Liguo. It would not only solve the problem of food and clothing for the people, but also provide a solid foundation for the country's development. He seemed to see the future of Liguo, a scene of prosperity unfolding before his eyes.

You should know that there are not many varieties of grain in Liguo, and the highest rice yield per mu is only six stones. Moreover, rice can only be grown in places with abundant water and grass like Jiangnan and some more suitable places. Not all places are suitable for growing rice.

Xiao Jingzhan was filled with excitement, and he secretly made up his mind to promote this high-yield potato throughout the country so that the people of Liguo could benefit from it. He wanted to make Liguo no longer suffer from hunger and become a prosperous country.

"Yan Yan, you are really my lucky star. I will send people to Yangzhou right away. If it is true as you said, then many people in my Dali Dynasty will be saved from starvation in the future." Xiao Jingzhan hugged her happily, his joy was beyond words.

"Yes, Your Majesty, please send someone to Yangzhou to take a look. I have written down in detail how to dig, preserve, and plant potatoes. All the potatoes that are dug up can be kept for planting." Shen Yanyan handed Xiao Jingzhan the various precautions about potatoes that she wrote yesterday.

"Okay, I'll send someone to handle this."

"Li Defu, summon Yang Wanli from the Ministry of Agriculture, Yan Zhenhua from the Ministry of Revenue, and Shen Tingjiang from the garrison to enter the palace." Xiao Jingzhan looked at Li Defu and gave the order.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Defu leaned forward and stepped back.

"You haven't had breakfast yet, your health is important. I'll accompany you to finish breakfast first and then deal with court affairs." Xiao Jingzhan pulled Shen Yanyan to the front hall.

Shen Yanyan let out a sigh and let him lead her.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation is the emperor's bedroom. It covers a large area and the distance from the inner room to the front hall is also a short one.

Shen Yanyan took two steps and then felt a little uncomfortable, so she stopped.

"What's wrong? Are you tired or feeling uncomfortable?" Xiao Jingzhan asked anxiously.

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired. I'll walk slowly," Shen Yanyan said, leaning against Xiao Jingzhan tiredly.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingzhan picked her up by the waist and went to the front hall.

Shen Yanyan was startled and didn't care about etiquette. "Ah, Xiao Jingzhan, you...you...so many people are watching us." Shen Yanyan looked at the palace maids and eunuchs around her, feeling a little embarrassed.

"It's okay," Xiao Jingzhan raised the corner of his mouth, looking at the person who was holding his neck with both hands, and secretly rejoiced in his heart.

Shen Yanyan did not struggle and let him carry her. She was very tired anyway and didn't want to walk.

The morning sun shone through the palace windows into the front hall, illuminating the exquisite dining table. Shen Yanyan and Xiao Jingzhan sat opposite each other, enjoying a sumptuous breakfast.

Although Xiao Jingzhan was the emperor, he put aside his dignity and served dishes to Shen Yanyan himself. His movements were elegant and careful, and he placed the delicious dishes in front of her, his eyes full of tenderness and care.

The palace maids in the hall stood quietly by, as if they had long been accustomed to His Majesty's special care for the Queen.

Shen Yanyan accepted Xiao Jingzhan's care with a smile, her beautiful face was even more charming in the sunlight.

The two looked at each other, their eyes full of love and tacit understanding. At this moment, the emperor's majesty seemed to be replaced by love, and only warmth and harmony filled the air.

Shen Yanyan felt her heart was full of sweetness. She was like this in the past, but today was different. After seeing her own heart clearly, she felt like she was in love. Everything Xiao Jingzhan did for her was so sweet.

Shen Yanyan ate very little. She usually had a big appetite, but now she had no appetite at all. She just drank a few mouthfuls of porridge and ate a little bit of side dish and couldn't eat anymore.

Xiao Jingzhan frowned as he looked at her bowl. He really didn't like the way she looked when she was sick. She didn't have any energy at all and looked unhappy, which made people feel upset.

"Don't you like it? Ask the chef to make you something you want to eat."

Shen Yanyan shook her head, having no appetite at all. "I don't want to eat anymore. My chest feels stuffy and I can't eat." She had no appetite at all.

"Well, if you don't want to eat, then don't eat. After you finish eating, I'll accompany you to take a walk in the garden and breathe some fresh air." Xiao Jingzhan looked at her slightly furrowed brows and frowned.

After breakfast, Xiao Jingzhan held Shen Yanyan's hand and walked slowly in the garden.

However, after walking a few steps, Shen Yanyan stopped with a pouty look on her face, and sat in the pavilion like a naughty child.

Her eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, as if challenging Xiao Jingzhan.

Xiao Jingzhan smiled helplessly, walked to her side and sat down, and asked with concern: "What's wrong, are you tired?" Shen Yanyan nodded gently and said coquettishly: "Well, I'm tired, uncomfortable, and can't walk anymore."

Xiao Jingzhan felt a little helpless. He squatted down and motioned Shen Yanyan to come up.

Shen Yanyan was a little surprised. He was going to carry her on his back. If others saw her, she would be in danger of losing her head.

Besides, he is an emperor, so this is not a good thing.

"This isn't good," Shen Yanyan asked timidly. Her original intention was to let him hug her.

Looking at the palace maids who were lowering their heads behind him, Xiao Jingzhan winked at Li Defu, who quickly dismissed everyone and ordered people to guard the area around the garden to prevent outsiders from entering.

Shen Yanyan watched what Li Defu was doing and didn't care anymore. She just lay on Xiao Jingzhan's back with her lips curled up and her eyes full of sweetness.

Xiao Jingzhan was really good to her.

Even though Li Defu was used to seeing His Majesty's infinite tolerance towards the Empress, he was still horrified to see him like this. He didn't dare to look any further and followed the two silently.

Shen Yanyan lay quietly on Xiao Jingzhan's back, feeling his warm and broad back, as if she had found the most stable support in the world.

Her heartbeat involuntarily quickened, as if it had merged with Xiao Jingzhan's heartbeat.

At this moment, the wind seemed to become gentle, gently brushing her face, bringing the unique scent of Xiao Jingzhan. This scent intoxicated her and made her addicted. Her hands unconsciously tightly wrapped around Xiao Jingzhan's neck, and she leaned her head on his neck, with unprecedented dependence. She was afraid that the beauty of this moment would suddenly disappear.

As Xiao Jingzhan walked, her body swayed slightly, but this slight bump made her feel extremely happy.

She hopes that time can stay at this moment forever so that she can enjoy this heart-pounding feeling forever.

At this moment, Shen Yanyan understood that she had fallen deeply in love with Xiao Jingzhan and could not extricate herself.

"Xiao Jingzhan, I think I am completely in love with you. I am willing to follow you and accompany you in this deep palace, but if one day you don't like me anymore, I hope you can tell me directly. Then I will disappear on my own and won't cause you any trouble." She was willing to take a gamble. If she liked someone, she liked him. If she wanted to love someone, she loved him. She wanted to follow her heart. If one day Xiao Jingzhan got tired of her, she would leave without any regrets.

Xiao Jingzhan felt her dependence on him, and his heart was beating fast. Listening to her words, his heart was in turmoil, sometimes happy, and sometimes painful.

When he thought about her leaving him, Xiao Jingzhan felt his heart aching uncontrollably.

"Yanyan, I'm very happy that you can accept me from the bottom of your heart. I won't let you have this chance to leave."

Xiao Jingzhan did not make too many promises. He would use his actual actions to prove his sincerity to her.

Later, whenever Shen Yanyan thought of this day, she felt that her decision was not wrong. Xiao Jingzhan really loved her with his life.

Xiao Jingzhan carried Shen Yanyan on his back with steady steps, and her delicate body rested gently on his broad back.

Every step was taken with caution, as if she was the most precious treasure in the world.

After a while, he finally sent her back to the bedroom, gently placed her on the couch, and tenderly covered her with a quilt.

Then, Xiao Jingzhan turned around and left, heading for the study. His steps were firm and powerful, revealing a resolute aura.

In the study, everyone had been waiting for a long time. When they saw Xiao Jingzhan coming, they immediately stood up to greet him.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be well and at peace."

Xiao Jingzhan walked to the top seat and sat down, waving his hand, "No need to be polite."

"I called you here today because there is an important matter. If this matter is handled well, it will be a good omen for me to leave the country." Xiao Jingzhan looked at Yang Wanli and kept it a secret.

Yang Wanli was a little confused. His Majesty summoned him to the palace. Could it be about food? "Your Majesty means..."

"I have received news that a grain variety with an annual yield of 25 dan per mu was discovered in Yangzhou. You should personally lead people there and cooperate with the Yangzhou prefect to transport the grain variety safely back to the capital." Xiao Jingzhan looked at Yang Wanli and gave solemn instructions.

As soon as Xiao Jingzhan finished this short sentence, Yang Wanli's upright body shook.

The Minister of Revenue and Shen Tingjiang also looked up in surprise.

Twenty-five shi per mu?

They came in too much of a hurry. Are you hallucinating?

In particular, Yang Wanli and the Minister of Revenue Yan Zhenhua were obviously shocked when they heard "25 dan per mu". One of them was the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, responsible for studying the growth of various grains, and the other was a minister in charge of the national granary. They understood the importance of 25 dan of grain per mu better than anyone else.

If what Your Majesty said is true, it will be a great blessing for Liguo!

Yang Wanli and Yan Zhenhua said at the same time, "Your Majesty is telling the truth." Their shock was beyond words.

"It is indeed true. I asked you three to come here today so that you can go to Yangzhou. This matter is extremely important and you need to go there in person." Xiao Jingzhan glanced at the three of them.

"Shen Tingjiang, you lead three thousand city defense troops to escort Yang Wanli to Yangzhou and cooperate with Shen Jingwen to successfully dig out the grain seeds and transport them back to the capital without missing a single one." Xiao Jingzhan looked at the two of them seriously and gave the orders.