Shaohua is Junqing

Chapter 114

Prince Chen’s Mansion, Qingfang Garden.

"Cai Die, ask the gardener in the mansion to come tomorrow and ask him to help plant some honeysuckle in the small flowerbed."

"I heard that honeysuckle has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, and reducing inflammation and swelling."

"Yes, now is the right season to plant them. After they bloom, pick them and store them. It's also good to make a pot of them as a daily drink."

"Okay, Princess, I'll go talk to the gardener now and ask him to prepare it first."

"Ask the gardener if you can plant some camellias."

"Ok."

The next day, the gardener of the palace came to Qingfang Garden and began to plant honeysuckle and camellia in the small flower bed. When they finished all the work, the sun had already set.

"Thank you for your hard work, Caidie, watch the tea."

"That's what I do. It's not hard. Thank you, Princess."

"Just tell me how to take care of it on a daily basis, and I'll do what I can myself, so I won't bother you."

"Okay." The gardener told Siyu some precautions, "Princess, if there is anything you don't understand, you can come to me at any time."

"Okay, go down and rest."

"I'll take my leave, little one."

"The flowers have been planted, and we're just waiting for them to bloom." Siyu seemed to be in a good mood.

Imperial Palace, Baohe Hall.

"Old minister, I see you, Your Majesty."

"Prime Minister Yuan, Prime Minister Peng, no need to be so polite. Please take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"I asked you to come here to discuss the matter of going out incognito."

"Your Majesty wishes to go on a tour incognito?"

"Yes, since I ascended the throne, I have been working tirelessly to ensure peace and prosperity for the country and the people. Only when the people can live and work in peace and contentment can the country be stable. So I want to visit the people in plain clothes to see how the people are doing, whether the various national policies are being implemented, and whether the officials in various places are united."

"Your Majesty's diligence and love for the people are a blessing to China. His understanding of the people's sentiments is also a reflection of this. This old minister has no objection." Prime Minister Yuan said.

"I have no objection, but the specific matters still need to be discussed."

"What suggestions do you have?"

"The route of the patrol must be set in advance, including the entourage and estimated duration of the patrol. All these must be thought out in advance."

“And then there’s the all-important issue of safety.”

"I want my uncle to accompany me. Since we are here to understand the people's sentiments, we need to take all aspects into consideration. I also want to select several officials from the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Justice to accompany me."

"Although His Royal Highness Prince Chen is young, he is experienced and steady in his actions. It is reasonable for him to have officials from the six ministries accompany him."

"I want to go to the south of the capital to take a look. As for the duration of the tour, it is estimated to be about two months, depending on the actual situation."

"Another point is that since the emperor is traveling incognito, he cannot use his real identity. He needs to think of another identity."

"Prime Minister Yuan is right. The two of you should go back and discuss this carefully, and then draft a memorial to present."

"Yes, I am resigning."

In the Prince Chen's Mansion, Qingfang Garden, Siyu was watering the flowers she had just planted.

"Siyu."

"The prince is here."

"The Emperor is going to go on a tour incognito, and I will accompany him."

"He is a good emperor who loves his people like his own children. Can I go?"

"If I had known you would say that, the Emperor would have told you to accompany him before I could even open my mouth."

"Great, Your Majesty really understands me."

"We will set out in seven days, leaving the capital and heading southeast."

"Who else is traveling with you?"

"Xun Xian and General Chu will go, and I will select several elite soldiers from the Cloud Guard to escort them. There will also be three or four officials from the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Justice accompanying them."

"Well, there shouldn't be too many people, otherwise it would be too much of a scene and it wouldn't be a secret tour. How long will it take?"

"It is expected to be two months, but it also depends on the actual situation."

"Okay, I'll get ready first."

"Well, you go ahead, I have some things to deal with."

"Beitang Mo Ran, remember to come see me in the evening. Oh, it's okay if you don't come." Siyu stood up and walked towards the room.

Beitang Mo Ran didn't understand what was going on. He smiled faintly and turned to leave. The moment he turned around, he suddenly understood what Si Yu had just said. He looked back at Si Yu's room, smiled and left.