Seeing that the other party refused to reveal, Chu Chen quickly changed the subject and stopped asking further questions.
At the same time, Steward Chen accidentally glanced out of the door, and his face immediately changed greatly.
"Kneel down quickly!"
Seeing Steward Chen kneel down, Chu Chen dared not delay and quickly followed suit.
A graceful figure entered the Imperial Study, followed by two rows of maids.
"Your servant greets Princess Xinyue!"
As soon as Steward Chen spoke, Chu Chen's heart sank.
He had just mentioned this morning that Princess Xinyue often came to the Imperial Study, and he didn't expect her to arrive so soon!
Recalling the many ways he had died in the simulation system before, Chu Chen couldn't help but tense up.
"Greetings, Princess!"
"Dismissed, dismissed, get up!"
After Steward Chen stood up first, Chu Chen followed closely and stood beside him.
While no one was paying attention, he quickly stole a glance at the willful princess.
He had originally thought that Princess Xinyue's eccentric personality would mean an unpleasant appearance.
But the sight that met his eyes surprised Chu Chen.
Princess Xinyue's demeanor was elegant and noble, and she was exceptionally beautiful. Her figure under the light gauze and silk was graceful and alluring. Her lightly made-up face not only lacked any artificiality but appeared flawless.
Even in modern times, this face would be considered a peerless beauty!
"What are you looking at! Be careful, or I'll gouge your eyes out!"
Chu Chen was so engrossed that he was jolted by a scolding from a maid beside him, and quickly lowered his head.
"Your servant deserves to die! Your servant has never seen such a captivating beauty in the princess, so I dared to gaze for a few moments..."
Hearing Chu Chen's words, Princess Xinyue did not get angry. Instead, she smiled sweetly.
"This little eunuch speaks quite pleasingly!"
"Wait, you look unfamiliar. I don't seem to have seen you before, have I?"
"Replying to the princess, this is Little Chenzi, who just entered the palace. From now on, he belongs to the Imperial Study!"
"Alright! Considering your eloquent words just now, you will be the one to find books for this princess this time! Let me think... Teacher seemed to have asked me to read the Complete History of Qingzhou carefully. You go and find this entire set for me!"
Hearing Princess Xinyue ask Chu Chen to help find books, Steward Chen immediately broke out in a cold sweat for him.
As the steward of the Imperial Study, he himself found it difficult to recall which floor the entire set of the Complete History of Qingzhou was on.
Chu Chen had only arrived today, how could he possibly find it? If the princess had to wait for a long time, the consequences would be dire!
But he dared not disobey the princess's orders.
Little Chenzi, it's not that this steward isn't helping you, but this time, you can only fend for yourself!
"Your servant obeys the decree!"
Chu Chen bowed and then turned around, unhurriedly heading to the second floor of the Imperial Study.
With his excellent memory, Chu Chen went directly to a sandalwood bookshelf and, with practiced ease, found the entire set of the Complete History of Qingzhou.
"Princess Xinyue, here are the books you requested. Your servant has found them!"
"So quickly?!"
Seeing Chu Chen's speed, not only Steward Chen was astonished, but even Princess Xinyue seemed somewhat taken aback.
"You've only just arrived at the Imperial Study and you can remember the location of the books. It seems you're quite sharp!"
"The princess flatters me! Your servant merely cleaned around once and can barely remember the location of some of the books!"
Princess Xinyue took the books and sat down at the desk. Seeing this, Steward Chen quickly ordered Chu Chen to prepare tea.
As soon as the tea was brewed, an elderly man in official robes with graying temples arrived at the Imperial Study.
"Mr. Fang, why are you here? I've only just opened the book?"
Fang Dao first bowed to the princess and then slowly said:
"Replying to the princess, this old minister is here on the emperor's orders to assist the princess in her studies. If there are any questions, you may ask at any time."
"Alright, alright, I knew Mother would send you to monitor me! Guards, grant him a seat!"
"Thank you, Princess!"
Chu Chen, with quick eyes and hands, quickly brought a chair for Fang Dao.
Princess Xinyue buried her head in her studies, and everyone around her remained silent, even their breathing had to be cautious.
Chu Chen, however, took this opportunity to steal glances from time to time, unable to help but sigh inwardly.
Who would have thought that this willful princess was actually quite attractive!
"Boring! This book is simply boring! Mr. Fang, the martial artists are dominant now. Why doesn't Mother let me practice martial arts and insists that I read this heavenly book every day?"
"Your Highness! Such words are not to be spoken lightly! You are a princess of a nation, with a noble status. How can you be compared to those mere martial artists? The Emperor does this hoping that the princess will gain extensive knowledge, so that you may inherit the great enterprise in the future!"
"Spare me! Those are just words. Who doesn't know that Eldest Sister is the first choice?"
Princess Xinyue absentmindedly flipped open a page and said again:
"Even if I'm not allowed to practice martial arts, I should at least understand the current situation, right? There are widespread famines across the Central Plains, and the harvest is not improving. What's the use of learning these things all day?"
"Your Highness, the Emperor has his own ways. Besides, improving harvests is not something that can be achieved overnight!"
Chu Chen, standing by, had been listening to their conversation silently.
But upon hearing this, he suddenly realized that this might be an opportunity for him!
If he could make the princess notice his knowledge, perhaps it would deepen her impression of him.
Thus, after a moment of deliberation, Chu Chen slowly spoke.
"Your Highness, my family has been farmers for generations. Regarding improving crop yields, your servant has a few humble opinions. May I speak!"
"Bold! You, a mere servant, who allowed you to speak so freely!"
Seeing that Chu Chen dared to interject, Steward Chen was terrified and scolded him angrily, quickly winking at him, signaling him to kneel and confess his crime.
"Wait a moment, Steward Chen. Let him finish speaking!"
Princess Xinyue seemed somewhat interested in Chu Chen's words. She tilted her chin, signaling him to continue.
"Your servant is from Nanyang, and my family has been cultivating rice for generations. Although the harvest was decent in the early years, the cultivation methods need improvement.
Your servant, after years of research, has invented a set of cultivation methods. In my opinion, the seedling stage can be advanced to mid-March. At that time, the Nanyang area has abundant sunlight and suitable temperatures.
Furthermore, the land used for cultivation must be carefully selected. It must be fertile soil rich in nutrients. However, the land conditions in Nanyang are rather poor. Therefore, some fish and shrimp can be raised in the paddy fields, and poultry can be penned below the paddy fields. This would form a simple cyclical system."
The people present were initially watching with amusement, wanting to hear what nonsense Chu Chen would spout.
Unexpectedly, after this speech, he did indeed seem experienced.
In fact, this cultivation method was not uncommon in modern times, and it had even become gradually outdated in the context of mechanization.
But for the Yunyue Kingdom at this time, this was undoubtedly a forward-thinking idea.
"It sounds quite reasonable... What is your name?"
"Replying to the princess, your servant's name is Little Chenzi!"
"No!"
Princess Xinyue shook her head:
"This princess is asking for your full name."