Minister Liu still tactlessly continued, “When the watermelons get there, could you possibly give this old man one? Don’t misunderstand me, this old man isn’t asking for one because I want to eat it. I want to research it a bit, find out how just how exactly they’re able to ripen watermelons out of season. Could it be a new breed…”

Under the barrage of Minister Liu’s questions, Zhu Junyang started to feel a bit impatient. He wrinkled his good looking eyebrows and glared at the man before he said, “Won’t all of these questions of yours be answered when you arrive at Tanggu Town and meet the Yu Family?”

After finishing, he turned around and only let Minister Liu see a tall straight back. If it was any other person on the receiving end of this, that person would have hated the prince. However, Minister Liu reacted differently. He patted his hat as if he suddenly realized something and muttered to himself, “I was being too literal! You are right, Royal Prince Yang. Once I get to Tanggu Town, won’t I know everything?”

The Left Commander in Chief, Official Du, guffawed and said, “Congratulations, Official Liu. You have finally solved a big problem. Let’s go and drink a couple cups of wine tonight?”

“Another day ah, this old man needs to go back and organize some questions I have regarding planting crops. When the moment comes, the Yu Family might be able to help this old man figure out some other problems ah! Sure enough, the emperor is truly right——all of the experts are hidden...