Chapter 220 - 215: The Carefree Young Master
Ye Ling is a good Emperor, and there are some things that just need Ye Qiu to crack open a window for him to accomplish very well, whether it’s popularizing sweet potatoes and potatoes or the downfall of Prince Nan, Ye Ling has done what an insightful Emperor should do.
The original host’s wish was to ensure that he would not plot against the court or seize the throne, and live a carefree life as the Leisurely Prince. Now that the greatest threat has been eradicated, Ye Qiu has completely freed himself. With the affection of his elder brother, and the trust of Crown Prince Ye Shu, Ye Qiu believes that as long as he doesn’t conspire in his lifetime, he will be carefree and at ease forever.
Two years later, a rare drought occurred in Dachen Country, just like in the previous life. However, with a large reserve of food stored, the common people, although living a hard life this year, were not displaced or scattered like in the past. Instead, they were grateful for the imperial grace of the Emperor. It was because of such a benevolent Emperor that they were bestowed life-saving sweet potatoes and potatoes, and Emperor Ye Ling’s prestige reached its peak.
And as for Ye Qiu, who discovered these two crops, he received even more favor from Ye Ling, who even conferred upon him an Iron Scroll and a Death Exemption Token.
The courtiers were afraid that Ye Qiu would become uncontrollable due to the heavy imperial favor, but instead, he turned to the business of running a fire pot restaurant.
Dachen Country did not have a rule prohibiting the Royal Family from engaging in commerce, but after all, merchants were deemed lowly, and there were not many members of the Royal Family or officials who would debase themselves by openly engaging in business; more commonly, they left it to servants to handle.
But Ye Qiu refused to follow suit, feeling that he came to this world to vacation, so of course, he would do whatever pleases him. How could such a marvelous thing like chili not be loved by the public?
Although Ye Qiu was only in his teens, he was one of the wealthiest people in Dachen Country. He did not open a fire pot restaurant for the money, but simply for his own enjoyment.