Chapter 523: Unexpected Visitors

Zhao Shen shook his head. "It's hard to say right now, but I'm leaning towards the latter. Even if he hasn't found anything, he should have sent a letter back after such a long time."

"It seems this matter is more complicated than we thought. The weather has been so cold these days. Are the soldiers in the army almost unable to hold on?"

Zhao Shen said, "Ever since I learned that the military supplies hadn't been delivered on time, I've been making preparations. It should have been within the past two days."

Ji Yunshu: "What happened these past two days?"

Zhao Shen kept it a secret: "You'll know when the time comes. Now let's get down to business. I may need to be away for a few days."

Ji Yunshu knew that even Huo Cong couldn't handle the military supplies, so Zhao Shen naturally had to go and see what was going on.

She said a little worriedly: "I'll go with you."

Zhao Shen shook his head: "You can't go, and you have to help cover up my departure. Chao Qing will stay, so I can be safer."

Ji Yunshu understood what he meant. As long as he was still here, the other party would let down their guard.

"Okay, but if that's the case, shouldn't we deal with the one who followed us back?"

Ji Yunshu actually didn't like the feeling of having his every move monitored.

"No need. It's better if she's here. We need someone to deliver our message. But it's not appropriate to leave it there forever. You can ask her what she thinks."

It was confusing, but Ji Yunshu understood: "I understand."

The two chatted while reading the messages, and soon Zhao Shen had finished processing all the letters on hand.

At this time, Yin Ye suddenly reported from outside that someone wanted to see Ji Yunshu.

Ji Yunshu nestled lazily in Zhao Shen's arms, not wanting to move: "Didn't I tell you I won't see anyone?"

There has never been a hostess in the general's mansion, so social interactions over the years have been simple.

But these days, after the officials and generals of Wuning learned that Ji Yunshu had arrived, they all asked the women in their families to visit him.

Ji Yunshu didn't know any of these people, and she was fed up with such social engagements, so she didn't meet anyone.

Yin Ye smiled and said, "This person should be the one Madam wants to see."

Before Ji Yunshu could say anything, Zhao Shen stood up and said, "Meet him. He's here to help us."

Ji Yunshu: “…”

As Zhao Shen left, it was obvious that the people who came to pay him a visit were female relatives, and it was related to the military supplies they had just discussed.

A figure suddenly appeared in her mind, and she immediately said, "Please come in."

By the time she got up and tidied herself, and asked Bai Ling to make tea, someone had already come in.

It’s Cen Xi.

Ji Yunshu was a little surprised but also felt it was reasonable. At this time, who else could provide such a large amount of military supplies?

Cen Xi was about to bow when Ji Yunshu personally helped her up and offered her a seat. "There's no one else here, so why be polite? I'm sorry for making you come here in such cold weather."

Cen Xi didn't hesitate and sat down at the tea table opposite Ji Yunshu: "Compared to you, my wife, my hard work is nothing."

Ji Yunshu poured her a cup of tea and said, "How could that be? You don't know that the troops on the border are waiting for you to save them."

Cen Xi took a sip of tea, holding the cup in his hand to keep it warm, and asked curiously, "I was shocked when I received the letter from the prince. What happened?"

Ji Yunshu shook his head: "I don't know either. Maybe someone in the imperial court is colluding with the Mobei people and wants to freeze our 200,000 troops to death."

At this point, she asked Cen Xi, "Such a large quantity of military supplies would bankrupt the Cen family, right? Why did you just agree to it?"

"Didn't the prince tell you?" Cen Xi was a little surprised. "This happened so suddenly that even if we emptied the Cen family, we still couldn't supply the troops. When I received the letter, I also received a secret decree from the emperor. As long as the Cen family solves the military supply problem this time, the court will not only make up the money in the future, but also owe my family a favor."

She smiled and said, "I promised before that if you help me, the Cen family will recognize you as their master. As long as you have the order, the Cen family will not hesitate to spend all their wealth. But now with the emperor's promise, I actually made a profit from this trip."

Merchants were lowly, and even if they were rich, they were looked down upon, especially in a place like the capital where wealthy and powerful families abounded.

In the past, the Cen family could even threaten Zhao Heng.

But since Ji Yunshu helped her, the Cen family's situation has improved a lot.

Over the past year, the Cen family has been thriving and business is much better than before.

Ji Yunshu never let her suffer any loss.

Although this letter was written by Zhao Shen, with the court's backing, the Cen family will be able to join the ranks of imperial merchants in the future.

Zhao Shen did not use Ji Yunshu's favor, but gave her enough benefits.

But Cen Xi knew that if Zhao Shen offered such conditions, he didn't know how many businessmen would be willing to come forward.

Ji Yunshu liked Cen Xi's intelligence and insight: "This matter is still risky after all. To be honest, I didn't expect you to come so soon."

Even if Zhao Shen sent the letter by carrier pigeon, it only took a few days, and Cen Xi came very quickly.

Cen Xi smiled and said, "I set out as soon as I received the letter. The things are still on the way, but don't worry, the Cen family also has a business in the north. I have transferred all the things I can from nearby, and they will be delivered in the next two days."

Ji Yunshu was indeed relieved when he heard this: "That's really a great help. If we can win this battle, you will take the main credit."

Cen Xi blushed a little at her praise: "Please don't embarrass me. I'm just lucky to have met you. Otherwise, such a good thing would never have happened to me."

Ji Yunshu didn't want to continue bragging about her business, so he asked her, "Have you dealt with all your affairs in the capital? Will leaving like this delay anything?"

Holding the teacup in his hand, Cen Xi said, "Many people know that you and I have a good relationship. Although competition in the business world is fierce, everyone knows to leave a way out and no one wants to offend others. In the six months since you left, my family's business has been much better than before. Some people even gave me money just to get close to you. So I really didn't suffer any loss."

At first she didn't understand why Zhao Shen wrote the letter in her own name, but now she understands a little.

Ji Yunshu didn't seem to take her original promise seriously, so she didn't think she could order her to do anything.

"That's good. There are many people in the capital who dislike me. I was worried that you would be implicated by me."

Ji Yunshu never thought of herself as a fairy who was loved by everyone. Many people couldn't deal with her, but she could deal with Cen Xi.

For example, Yao Ruolan and Zhao Heng.

Cen Xi knew what she meant as soon as he heard it. His eyes lit up as he said, "Speaking of which, the person I offended the most was the second young master of your family. But I'm afraid he doesn't have the time to bother me right now."

"How do you say that?"

When Ji Yunshu heard her talk about this, he immediately became interested. Although letters had been sent to the capital continuously during this period, they all talked about important matters of the court.

No spy would be so bored as to write about the romantic affairs of a playboy, even if that person was Zhao Heng.

That’s right, now in everyone’s eyes, Zhao Heng is just a playboy who has accomplished nothing.

Without marrying Ji Yunshu, he would never have the chance to join the army and rise to prominence by stepping on the flesh and blood of the Ji family.