Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 878

In the end, Xia Huanyu agreed with Luo Qingyan's request. He issued an imperial edict in ordering the seventh Prince, Xia Houjing, to take in charge of the disaster relief, going to the three disaster-affected cities, Liucang City, Nanyang City and Siyang City.

After reading the secret report, Yun Shang handed it to Ning Qian. With a smile at the corners of her mouth, she said, "I'm afraid the reason Xia Huanyu was surprised when he heard His Highness recommend Xia Houjing to take in charge of the disaster relief was not because Xia Houjing as a condemned prisoner had been recommended.

After scanning through the content, Ning Qian cut in, "No matter who the officials recommend, Xia Huanyu would find a way to persuade them to let Xia Houjing take in charge of this matter. He is surprised because what His Highness said just hit the nail on the head."

After saying that, Ning Qian turned to Yun Shang with a frown. "I still can't understand His Majesty's attitude towards the seventh Prince. I don't know why the seventh Prince have been saved several times by His Majesty."

Yun Shang narrowed her eyes and said coldly, "I don't understand either. But one day, all the truth will be revealed. I'm getting more and more curious. I've sent my secret guards to secretly investigate it before, but they didn't find anything."

Ning Qian nodded slightly and stared at the secret report in her hand for a long time. "His Highness is very thoughtful. He knew what Xia Huanyu was thinking, so he took the initiative to bring it up and said that the seventh prince could atone his crime by accomplishing the task. He emphasized that the seventh Prince would have to go all out to send the relief materials to the disaster area in order to save his life. In this way, if this task is messed up, the seventh Prince will not be able to make any contribution, and naturally he will not be pardoned. Even if it is done well, that's just what he should do."

Yun Shang also smiled and nodded slightly. "Yes, His Highness was indeed thoughtful. Both Xia Huanyu and Xia Houjing have to jump into this trap."

While the two were talking, Qin Yi came in with a piece of paper in her hand. "Your Highness, have a look. His Highness has invited rich businessmen in the city to have dinner. Are these dishes suitable?"

Yun Shang took the list over and looked down. "Tofu with Chilled Almond, Yulong Hot Pot, Sweet and Sour Lotus Root, Arhat Prawns, Bumper Grain Harvest..."

Yun Shang frowned slightly and looked up at Qin Yi, "These dishes are comparable to the imperial banquet in the Palace."

"Didn't His Highness ask us to prepare a special banquet? I make the list according to the highest standard of banquet in our mansion. By the way, Your Highness, do we need to hire a theatrical troupe?" Qin Yi asked softly.

Yun Shang shook her head and kept silent. "I feel that what His Highness wants is definitely not this kind of menu. It is not a banquet to entertain guests. His Highness have a special purpose when inviting those businessmen. Since we want to take money from them, the menu is surely not suitable..."

Yun Shang meditated for a long time. Ning Qian chuckled, "Bumper Grain Harvest, the name of the dish has a good omen." Hearing this, Yun Shang's eyes lit up. "It's indeed a good omen."

Not long after noon, when Yun Shang was about to have a rest, Luo Qingyan came back. Yun Shang was surprised, "Why did you come back so early today?"

Luo Qingyan smiled, "His Majesty has summoned Xia Houjing to the Palace to discuss the matter of the disaster relief. Thinking of that there's a banquet in the evening, I just too my leave earily. Have you arranged everything for the dinner?"

Yun Shang nodded slightly, "Everything is ready. Don't worry."

"Of course I believe you are competent. Are you going to take a nap?" Luo Qingyan asked softly as he saw that there was no hairpin on Yun Shang's head, and her robe had been taken off, leaving only the casual tunic.

Yun Shang nodded slightly, "I'm a little sleepy after lunch, so I want to have a rest."

Luo Qingyan took off his robe and looked at Yun Shang with a smile. "I'm sleepy too. Let's have a rest together."

Seeing Yun Shang raising her eyebrows, Luo Qingyan chuckled. "Don't worry. I'm really sleepy today. Where is Chengye? Didn't he always take a nap with you?"

Yun Shang smiled and said, "Dr. Chen took him downstairs to have a rest. Although Dr. Chen is new in the mansion, Bao'er seems to like her. He doesn't want to let her go."

"Good." Luo Qingyan smiled and lay down on the bed. "Then let's have a rest."

Luo Qingyan was indeed as he said. He just held Yun Shang and fell asleep soon. He must have been very tired. Yun Shang closed her eyes and also fell asleep. After two hour's sleep, the two of them woke up. They stayed in bed for a while before getting up.

The invitations for the banquet had been sent out yesterday. Yun Shang and Luo Qingyan read books in their room for a while. Then they heard someone report, "Your Highnesses, some guests have come."

Luo Qingyan nodded slightly and put down the book in his hand. He turned to Yun Shang and smiled, "Since we are asking them for help, we should have a good attitude. Let's go to greet the guests."

Yun Shang nodded and asked Qin Yi to comb her hair into a simple bun. She only wore a plain dress and a wooden hairpin. Then she stood up. Seeing that Yun Shang was dressed in a different way, Luo Qingyan raised his eyebrows and a hint of appreciation flashed through his eyes.