Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 402

Two days later, the sage issued an edict to announce to the world, one is to congratulate the sweet potato and potato harvest; The state will allow private individuals to set up vermicelli workshops; third, vermicelli made from sweet potatoes and potatoes will be included in taxes.

Afterwards, in just two days, another edict was issued, explaining in detail the proportion of vermicelli taxed in various places, as well as various measures to promote planting by the imperial court; policy measures.However, several edicts were issued in a row for a few days, which shows that the imperial court attaches great importance to it.

As the person in charge, Xue Lang couldn't help feeling excited, and had a subtle sense of participation in historical events. In addition, the court paid so much attention to him, and Xue Lang would definitely be rewarded, which would greatly benefit his reputation and status. Simply put, he Another meritorious service!
Not to mention anything else, there were many more people who greeted and chatted with him when he went to work, attended court meetings, and Xue Lang was not a cold person, and he smiled when others treated him with courtesy. The ministers in the court made a lot of comments on him, slightly changing his previous dull and taciturn image.

There is still a brewing time for the auction, but the cotton can be collected.Those who assisted Xue Lang in plowing and harvesting cotton were all old people transferred from Weizeguan. Sinong Temple did not participate. Compared with harvesting sweet potatoes and potatoes, Xue Lang was much more relaxed and devoted more energy to manage your own farm.

In Xue Lang Village, not many sweet potatoes and potatoes are grown, but a lot of cotton is grown.When the cotton is harvested, it will almost be the autumn harvest. Fortunately, Xue Si is capable, and Xue Lang is not as busy as usual this year, but has free time.

When the holiday came, Princess Pingyang sent a letter asking him to go to Hongye Mountain outside the city to enjoy maple leaves on the holiday.There is a mountain outside Chang’an City where maple trees are planted all over the place. In summer, the red maple leaves are all over the mountain. People at that time called Hongye Mountain. People often go here to enjoy the beautiful scenery of maple leaves. Most of the rich and powerful families have other courtyards nearby, and Princess Pingyang is there. There is also industry.The big wedding is approaching, and it is inconvenient for the two to keep in touch with each other, so they can only meet quietly.

Xue Lang is too busy these days, and with the upcoming wedding to avoid suspicion, Princess Pingyang will be seen less, and she misses her very much, so naturally she will gladly go to the appointment, and of course, she didn't forget to bring something to eat.

I got up early in the morning and drank a bowl of porridge before leaving the city. When I arrived at Hongye Mountain, it was almost time for the morning meal.Xue Lang only brought his guards and Chang Jian, and went to the foot of the mountain and climbed up the steps. After walking for a while, A Kou appeared in a colorful dress, which shocked Xue Lang, and couldn't help asking: "A Kou, Is today a good day? Dressed like this...uh...festive?"

A Kou looked at him speechlessly, with a stern face: "Could it be that in the eyes of the son-in-law, slaves can only wear black clothes?"

Xue Lang laughed, thinking in his heart, it's not that A Kou can only wear black clothes, but as a hidden guard, don't you think it's too bright to wear colorful clothes?
However, seeing Akoo leading the way very briskly, Xue Lang refrained from complaining, so as not to hurt Akoo's girlish heart.

The other courtyard of Princess Pingyang is built in the middle of the mountain. It is a pavilion, just facing the maple leaves in the valley, with an excellent view.When Xue Lang was led in, his eyes lit up, and his hands couldn't help itching. The scenery was so beautiful that one wanted to draw it.

When she got to the pavilion, Princess Pingyang sat on the spacious balcony on the second floor, and people set up barriers to block the slightly hot autumn sun. In front of her was a low table with burning incense, and her lap Put a piece of piano, and fiddled twice from time to time, looking into the distance, but there is no focus, obviously not in the right mind, I don't know what I'm thinking, and I didn't even notice that Xue Lang came.It wasn't until Xue Lang sat down opposite her that he came back to his senses, and said with a smile, "Youyang is here."

Xue Lang nodded, and asked Changjian to carry up the things he brought——

He brought a small red clay stove for cooking soup and a homemade barbecue grill.The charcoal fire was still burning on the small red clay stove, put back the soup pot that had been stewed all night last night, and continued to simmer slowly.

Princess Pingyang asked curiously: "What kind of food did Youyang bring, the fragrance is so attractive."

Xue Lang said: "Stewed pig's lungs with olives and radishes. It's dry in autumn. You need to drink more nourishing soup. I asked someone to stew it all night last night. It should already taste good. When it's hot, drink a few bowls."

Princess Pingyang nodded happily, watching him open the food box in an orderly manner, and brought out a few dishes from it——

"It's called cold pig ears, cold seaweed...that's what you call kelp, brine shrimp, fried spinach, plus a soup, and the staple food is steamed buns. I'll get someone to roast a chicken later, what else do you want to eat? ?"

Princess Pingyang shook her head with a smile and said: "This is enough."

After finishing speaking, he paused, and then said again: "I have an appointment with someone in the other courtyard today, but this person is very special, I want Youyang to accompany me to meet the guests."

His tone was uncommonly uncertain and hesitant, as if he was hesitant to meet this guest.Xue Lang was well aware of Princess Pingyang's temperament, and found it strange, but he still said firmly: "Yes, no problem. Can I ask who you are seeing?"

Princess Pingyang said: "Yuan Tiangang from Sichuan."

Xue Lang was taken aback, and Princess Pingyang continued: "A well-known magician in the world, good at facial recognition. You Yang must have never heard of it, right?"

A lie needs countless lies to cover up!Xue Lang nodded resolutely, thinking in his heart that it's no wonder that someone who is as calm and calm as Princess Pingyang would have such moments of distraction, because he wanted to see Yuan Tiangang.

Xue Lang couldn't help holding Princess Pingyang's hand, and asked, "Your Highness still cares about the prophecy?"

Princess Pingyang looked at him affectionately in her eyes, she gently covered the back of his hand with her jade hand, and sighed: "How can I not mind! There is Youyang in the world, how can one be willing to bear it!"

oops!Her Royal Highness's love words are so touching!
Xue Lang's heart was beating like a drum, and he couldn't help but smile on his face. He looked at the person with sparkling eyes, as if he wanted to engrave him into his heart. He clearly had a thousand words in his heart, but he couldn't utter a single word, and in the end he could only say one sentence. :"I'll be with you!"

Princess Pingyang knew that he was clumsy, so she held his hand with a smile, nodded heavily, with a look of determination on her face, and said: "I heard that Uncle Yuan's nephew is good at making faces, and he speaks straight, so he is very accurate in predicting the future. Incomparable. At that time, A Niang wanted to ask Yuan Shoucheng to meet me, but there was no chance, so I had to give up. When we visited Miaochu a few days ago, Miaochu told me that Yuan Tiangang, Yuan Shoucheng's nephew, will come to Chang'an in the near future."

Princess Pingyang paused, and said: "I hesitated for several days, and finally made up my mind recently to invite him to meet. No matter what the result is, I have nothing to ask for now, I just want to know you, Youyang."

Princess Pingyang's expression was no longer calm and calm as before, and she seemed a little uneasy. She held Xue Lang's hand and unconsciously squeezed Xue Lang's hand hard, causing Xue Lang's palm to hurt.

Xue Lang knew that Princess Pingyang's prophecy when she was a child had caused her to suffer a lot. The pressure on her heart must have been great. If it wasn't for Princess Pingyang's determination and a weaker person, she would have been crushed long ago.

This year is the sixth year of Wude, the year of her death in the prophecy, relying on her tenacious will, she has never revealed it to the outside world.Now that she has Xue Lang, she has worries and weaknesses in her heart, and naturally she no longer has the tenacity of the past. Because she cares, because she is reluctant to let go, she hesitates and hesitates, which is why she is uneasy.

Xue Lang felt pained and touched in his heart, he held her hand back, and said firmly: "The so-called face is born from the heart, and everything depends on human effort. I never believe in fate, and I will always be with you. If you want to see Yuan Tiangang, you will see it. It's okay if you don't see him." , I believe that we will be able to get married safely and start a family, you will give me a lovely baby, we will always be together, until one day we both have gray hair, I become a little old man, and you Become a little old woman, every morning and evening I will take you for a walk in the garden we manage, at noon, play chess and fish together, and in the afternoon..."

Xue Lang couldn't help but began to think about the future of the two of them. Princess Pingyang softened her brows and eyes a little. Looking at Xue Lang's eyes, her pulse was shining brightly, her eyes seemed to sparkle, and the corners of her lips were slightly curved. The scene described by Xue Lang emerged——

"Can we really have such a day?"

"Of course! Do you doubt my feelings for you?"

Princess Pingyang smiled and shook her head: "I never doubted it!"

"That's good! No doubts allowed, you know?"

Princess Pingyang nodded with a smile, her smile was soft and soft, Xue Lang's heart was beating wildly, and she stared at the red lips in a daze, really wanted to kiss her to taste the taste, it must be sweet——

"My lady, Yuan Tiangang is here!"

Princess Pingyang suppressed her smile: "Please hurry up!"

Xue Lang sighed: "Why doesn't this man look at the time! A little later would be nice!"

Princess Pingyang gave a "puchi" smile, patted his hand lightly, and slightly annoyed: "Deng Tuzi!"

Xue Lang sighed: "It's clearly attempted, how can you be a disciple, and you've got a false name in vain, I don't accept it!"

Princess Pingyang smiled again, and the pressure on her heart was miraculously lightened. Seeing Xue Lang's eyes, she couldn't help but soften a little, and held his hand: "Youyang, stay with me!"

Xue Lang put away the joke, and agreed seriously and firmly: "Okay!"

(End of this chapter)