First meeting

She truly is a princess; her elegance and poise are something no outsider could imitate.

Fang Weiyan, however, began to appreciate it; the princess who had seen this world was indeed worth admiring.

Unfortunately, he didn't dare to do anything reckless.

Otherwise, I would like to take a picture of this little princess.

"Your subject greets the princess."

Fang Weiyan called out softly. He had previously heard that Emperor Kaide had only one daughter who survived and had no other children.

Seeing a woman dressed like this here today, it's obvious without a doubt that she is a princess.

Princess Yongning nodded slightly, her every gesture exuding elegance.

"So you are the magistrate of Linbei County? I've often heard my father mention Magistrate Fang before. It seems you are indeed well-read and erudite. May I ask what books you usually read? Would you be so kind as to lend me one to appreciate?"

... Why is he suddenly asking to borrow books from me?

Fang Weiyan was somewhat puzzled, but still spoke up, "Your Highness, my books are all in Linbei County, so I'm afraid I cannot lend them to you."

"But I heard from Commander Yan that when he came to Yanhuai City, Magistrate Fang often read books in the carriage. Where did these books come from?"

Upon hearing this, Yongning's eyebrows furrowed slightly, her pretty face showing no sign of anger.

You knew about this?

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan's heart skipped a beat. It was all over.

"Those are just ordinary books. I don't think the princess would like them. If the princess does like them, I will send them to her later."

"There's no need for such trouble, Qiao'er. Just go with Magistrate Fang and bring back a book for me to read."

Yongning gave a soft instruction in a slightly languid voice.

Upon hearing this, the maidservant immediately responded and walked to Fang Weiyan's side, curtsying and saying, "Please, sir."

Fang Weiyan's lips twitched upon seeing this. He had been thinking of just buying a random book to fool the other party when he got back, but he hadn't expected the other party to act so decisively.

However, at this moment, Fang Weiyan could only nod and leave with the maid named Qiao'er.

Seeing Fang Weiyan leave, Yongning quickly went to the Imperial Garden and saw her father, the Emperor.

"Fang Weiyan?"

Seeing his daughter approach, Emperor Kaide immediately smiled and said affectionately.

He knew what his daughter had just done, but he didn't stop her. He wanted his daughter to see the person he had chosen.

Yongning looked at his father, the Emperor, first bowed, and then nodded.

"I have met him. Just as Father Emperor said, he is a well-read man. Judging from his demeanor, he is probably superior to many great Confucian scholars."

This is a conclusion Yongning has drawn from observing Fang Weiyan.

Are you satisfied now?

Emperor Kaide looked at his daughter and asked.

"I leave it to my father to decide."

Having been born into such a palace, she was already prepared for this. Her first impression of Fang Weiyan wasn't bad, and coupled with her father's appreciation for him, she felt it wasn't impossible.

I asked Fang Weiyan for the books just now because I wanted to know what kind of books Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan reads, in order to get to know him indirectly.

The reason for sending Qiao'er was naturally because they were worried that the boy might have specifically bought certain books for her to read.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Kaide immediately smiled.

With his daughter looking like this, how could he not know that his daughter was quite satisfied with him?

"But Father, we still don't know what kind of person he is..."

Yongning changed the subject, sounding somewhat worried.

Admiring someone is one thing, but one cannot hastily draw conclusions about their character.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor Kaide frowned and pondered for a while before saying, "In my opinion, Father, this person's character shouldn't be too bad."

"I just spoke with him, and he is a man of great learning who cares for many people. In the end, he only asked for a prefecture as a territory for him to display his talents."

"If he were given a prefecture, and the people of that prefecture could live the same life as the people of Linbei County, then it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he loves the people like his own children. As long as he continues to do so, I can die in peace entrusting you and the Jiang Kingdom to him."

Emperor Kaide sighed heavily at this point.

The only things he couldn't let go of were his daughter and the people of the Jiang Kingdom.

According to the records obtained from the Underworld Administration, the number of people dying each day far exceeded the number of corpses found at the county government office.

Furthermore, the fact that some ministers were colluding with demons made him even more uneasy.

He still hasn't found out which minister colluded with the demons.

He could no longer trust any of the court officials.

He was quite satisfied with Fang Weiyan's sudden appearance and the talent he displayed.

When Commander Yan returned, he also mentioned what he had seen in Linbei County. In just one month, this person had already planted a considerable amount of vegetables and grains in Linbei County.

He even used his own money to provide disaster relief for the imperial court; it's hard to find anyone in the entire court who could do that.

Emperor Kaide is currently quite at ease with Fang Weiyan; the next step is to see how he behaves after taking over a prefecture.

"Is he not serving as an official in Yanhuai City?"

Upon hearing this, Yongning was stunned for a moment and subconsciously asked a question.

Emperor Kaide shook his head. "He wants a prefecture, saying it would allow him to better utilize his talents and enable the people of that prefecture to live a prosperous life. He says he wants to serve as an official in Yanhuai City, but that's just empty talk."

Yongning was taken aback by these words, then his lips twitched slightly, as if he couldn't help but chuckle.

Having heard too much about the intrigue and power struggles in the court from her father, she suddenly felt much more favorably Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan, this unconventional man.

"Then what will Father choose?"

"Father is also troubled. There are too few capable people in the court. This person is exceptionally talented. If he were in the court, he might be able to come up with many good strategies for Father. But as he said, these strategies may not be able to be implemented."

Emperor Kaide was also quite troubled at this moment. He felt that Fang Weiyan was capable of great things, but one Fang Weiyan was not enough.

After much deliberation, I'm unsure whether or not I should send Fang Weiyan out.

"Since he wants a prefecture, then let's just give it to him. It's not easy to be an official in Yanhuai City; one is easily ostracized by other officials. If he doesn't choose a patron, he'll be suppressed by many people. But if he does choose one, I'm afraid he'll be defying Father Emperor along with other officials."

"Moreover, Yanhuai City is quite dangerous. If the ministers knew that Father Emperor was so fond of a young man, they would probably treat him the same way as his daughter."

Although Yongning is not very old, he is quite precocious.

That koi fish has already protected her from countless disasters.

If Fang Weiyan were to remain in Yanhuai City, it would likely be of great disadvantage to him.