SBCEJM -Chapter 129 My Happiness Is Back? No — Your Shocking Gossip Is Here Again!

After returning to the inn, Feng Zexuan immediately opened the system panel to check.

【Potatoes (seeds), 10 gossip points per kilogram】

The moment she saw the price, her eyes lit up.

“System, potatoes are this cheap?”

【Host, this is one of the most basic crops in the system marketplace. Naturally, the price is affordable.】

【But remember: price does not equal value.】

【Some things may be cheap in one world, yet capable of changing an entire civilization in another.】

Feng Zexuan nodded thoughtfully.

It was true. Things like sunlight, wind, and air were gifts of nature. If value were determined purely by importance, then the things that were free might actually be the most precious.

【System, you’re right! These tiny potatoes will become my ultimate weapon for transforming Great Xia’s agricultural landscape!】

【System, estimate the amount of land around Yanmen Pass suitable for large-scale cultivation.】

【Report, Host. Based on terrain and climate analysis, approximately one hundred mu of land is suitable for reclamation and large-scale planting.】

【At optimal planting density, a total of fifteen tons of seed potatoes will be required, costing one hundred fifty thousand gossip points.】

Feng Zexuan exchanged for all the seeds without hesitation.

Afterward, she found a dry, cool warehouse in the city and stored all the seed potatoes there.

She also redeemed several illustrated copies of The Complete Guide to Potato Cultivation Techniques.

“These books can be handed to the Qiao brothers. They should be able to understand them.”

Feng Zexuan nodded in satisfaction.

Over the next few days, she ordered the Northern Suppression Army to escort Zhang Jian and the others back to the capital.

Together with the Qiao brothers and her little followers, she discussed the cultivation plans and finalized every detail.

Once she estimated the timing was about right—

“Everyone! This king is returning to the capital!”

She looked at the simple yet hopeful faces before her.

“I’ll leave the potato seeds in your hands. Be sure to carry out the plan exactly as we discussed!”

“By next autumn, I want to see golden harvests covering all of Yanmen Pass!”

Qiao Da, Qiao Er, and all the followers responded in unison:

“Please rest assured, Your Highness! We will not fail your trust!”

After bidding everyone farewell, Feng Zexuan mounted Mo Feng. Halfway through the journey, she directly activated the spatial passage and returned to the capital in the blink of an eye.

Every time she experienced teleportation like this, it still felt magical.

The Feng Residence.

“Xuan’er is back!”

Li Yunluo came running over with reddened eyes.

“These past few days, your mother has missed you terribly. I kept waiting at the gate every day.”

“Mother, I’m perfectly fine, aren’t I?”

Feng Zexuan hugged her tightly. The familiar faint fragrance instantly washed away all her exhaustion.

“The next time you travel far away, you must bring more guards!”

Though Feng Huai’an spoke in a scolding tone, his eyes were full of concern. Only after carefully checking that his daughter was uninjured did he finally relax.

Feng Zekai walked out from inside the house with steady steps.

“Welcome home, Xuan’er. How fruitful was this trip?”

“Brother, you have no idea. I accomplished several major things this time…”

Feng Zexuan vividly recounted everything she had seen and done at Yanmen Pass, making the whole family gasp in amazement one moment and burst into laughter the next.

The family spent a warm and harmonious evening together.

The next morning at court—

The instant Feng Zexuan stepped into the great hall, every gaze turned toward her.

“The Northern Suppression King!”

“His Highness has returned!”

Some officials even had tears glistening in their eyes!

Xiao Juechen’s originally gloomy face instantly brightened upon seeing Feng Zexuan.

His happiness had returned!

The eager excitement in his eyes made Feng Zexuan somewhat surprised.

【System, why is everyone so excited after only half a month apart?】

【Because without Host around, everyone felt unaccustomed! Your presence is simply too overwhelming.】

【Hahaha! My damn irresistible charm!】

【Host, look ahead. The Crown Prince and Third Prince are attending court too!】

Following the system’s reminder, Feng Zexuan looked forward.

Sure enough, two additional figures stood in the front row.

Crown Prince Xiao Mingxuan remained as refined and gentle as ever.

Meanwhile, Third Prince Xiao Mingrui glared at her viciously, as though wishing to bore a hole through her. But the instant she looked back, he immediately turned his head away.

【Host, last time you tied the Third Prince to a tree and hung him there for several hours. Now he both hates and fears you!】

【Hahaha, serves him right! A scumbag who bullies others with power got off too lightly last time!】

Hearing those thoughts, the officials all turned to look at the Third Prince, their eyes filled with curiosity.

So the Third Prince had once been hung from a tree?

And he was a scumbag too?

Ah… what juicy gossip had they missed this time?

Xiao Juechen also cast a cold glance at the Third Prince, his gaze darkening.

【Host, did you forget? You promised to help the Third Princess gain the opportunity to attend court.】

Feng Zexuan suddenly slapped her forehead.

【Crap! I’ve been so busy lately that I almost forgot about that!】

Xiao Juechen’s heart stirred.

Hmm? Yue’er actually wants to participate in court affairs?

For a princess, wasn’t that a little too fanciful?

But… if it was Feng Zexuan proposing it, then perhaps it was worth considering.

The civil and military officials were all shocked.

How outrageous! Women of the inner palace were forbidden from interfering in politics!

As for the twelve officials who had once experienced the “Yellow Millet Dream,” they also found it absurd, but every one of them remained silent as cicadas in winter.

None of them dared provoke Feng Zexuan anymore.

They were terrified that one careless move might condemn them to live as women for the rest of their lives again!

“Your servant Feng Zexuan greets Your Majesty.”

Feng Zexuan stepped forward and bowed.

“You may rise.”

Xiao Juechen’s voice carried unconcealed delight.

“Northern Suppression King, how were matters at Yanmen Pass handled? I’ve been thinking about it constantly these past few days.”

“Replying to Your Majesty, I did not fail my mission. I successfully rescued the trapped Zhao father and son!”

“And I uncovered evidence of corruption committed by Yanmen Pass Prefect Zhang Jian. Zhang Jian and his accomplices are already being escorted back to the capital.”

Feng Zexuan pulled out a thick stack of evidence from her sleeve.

“These are the ironclad proofs of Zhang Jian’s bribery, corruption, and forced abduction of innocent men and women. Please review them, Your Majesty.”

Xiao Juechen accepted the documents. The more he read, the darker his expression became, until he was nearly blazing with fury.

“That bastard! How dare he harm the people like this!”

“Please calm your anger, Your Majesty. The corrupt officials have already been captured. Once they arrive, Your Majesty need only punish them accordingly and appoint a good official for the region.”

“Good!”

Xiao Juechen slammed the dragon throne heavily.

“The Northern Suppression King has rendered great merit by eliminating this menace to the people! I shall reward you handsomely. What do you want?”

Feng Zexuan answered solemnly:

“This servant does not seek gold or silver. I only wish to recommend talent for the nation. I humbly request that Your Majesty allow the Third Princess to attend court and participate in governance just like the princes!”

“What?!”

The moment those words were spoken, the entire court exploded in uproar.

“Absurd!”

The Minister of Rites was the first to step out.

“A princess is a noble lady of the inner palace, a mere woman. How can she interfere in state affairs? This violates ancestral law!”

“Exactly! Since ancient times, women of the harem have not been permitted to meddle in politics! Northern Suppression King, your words are highly improper!”

Another official immediately echoed him.

Feng Zexuan looked at the two clowns jumping around before her, her expression growing increasingly impatient.

【Here we go again. More endless yapping and impeachment memorials. So annoying!】

【System, hurry! While they’re busy performing, let’s dig up some gossip on these two!】

Moments later, the system’s excited voice rang out.

【Holy crap! Host, these two really do have earth-shattering gossip!】

【Their precious sons are complete beasts!】

The system’s words instantly made Feng Zexuan’s eyes light up.

The other officials in court also perked up their ears, their eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Fresh hot gossip again?

Wonderful!

【System, quick, tell me! What monstrous things did the sons of these two old fossils do?】