During their conversation, Lin Feng suddenly recalled the issue of the disaster victims in Shangfeng County from last time, and he asked, "Father, how are the disaster victims in Shangfeng County doing now? Have they been properly settled?"
Lin Zhen smiled slightly and replied, "There is no need to worry. I have already given orders for arrangements to be made, and everything has been handled appropriately."
"That's good!" Lin Feng responded with a smile.
After a moment, their conversation came to an end. Just then, Lu Wanying gracefully stepped into the room and said softly, "Your Majesty, lunch is ready. We can go eat now."
"Let's go," Lin Zhen replied as he stood up.
Thus, the three of them headed toward the dining hall. Upon entering, they saw a neatly arranged table filled with exquisite dishes that were both fragrant and visually appealing, making one's mouth water.
The three of them took their seats. Lu Wanying looked at Lin Feng with affection and said, "Feng Er has worked hard in battle; you must eat more."
Lin Feng quickly nodded and gratefully replied, "Thank you for your concern, Mother."
They then began to enjoy the sumptuous lunch. For a while, only the sounds of gentle chewing and clinking utensils filled the dining hall.
Before long, Lu Wanying seemed to suddenly remember something important and turned to Lin Zhen, saying, "Your Majesty, in another month, Feng Er will be holding his grand wedding ceremony."
Lin Zhen nodded repeatedly in agreement as he recalled it too. "Yes, time really flies!"
Afterward, Lu Wanying shifted her gaze to Lin Feng and earnestly advised him, "Feng Er, since your return, you haven't visited Lord Xia's family yet, have you? Make sure to go when you have some free time."
Lin Feng obediently nodded in agreement. "Yes, Mother, I will remember."
When his mother mentioned his upcoming wedding, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a whirlwind of thoughts. He realized that unknowingly he had been away for over a month, and the wedding date was drawing nearer.
After finishing their meal, Lin Feng leisurely made his way home. Along the way, he kept thinking about his mother's reminder that he should indeed visit his fiancée whom he had never met before.
Once home, Lin Feng took a short rest before calling for the steward. He instructed, "Prepare some suitable gifts; I am going to visit my future father-in-law."
Steward Old Zhang promptly took action and hurried downstairs to make preparations.
Before long, Old Zhang returned to Lin Feng to report, "Your Highness, the gifts are all prepared."
Lin Feng nodded slightly, indicating his satisfaction, and casually replied, "Hmm, very good. Thank you for your efforts."
However, Old Zhang's expression changed as he hesitated to speak. "Your Highness, our household is currently facing some financial difficulties."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but furrow his brow, a few dark lines appearing on his forehead. He asked, "How could this be? It hasn't been long; how can we be out of money again?"
With a pained expression, Old Zhang explained, "The ten thousand taels of silver granted by the Emperor last time have already been used to settle previous debts. Coupled with various expenses and other miscellaneous costs in the household, our treasury is empty again!"
Lin Feng sighed helplessly and murmured to himself, "It seems I need to think of a way to earn some money for expenses."
After a moment's pause, he turned to Old Zhang and said, "Alright then, I will leave this matter in your hands. Be sure to come up with a way to make some profit."
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