Chapter 165 His Compromise, Her Wish

Meng Yanzhi already felt terrible, and hearing these words made her feel even worse.

She thought for a moment, smiled slightly, and then said, "Silly girl, if you really like it, then I will definitely find a way to make it happen!"

"I'd be happy to be a servant in the Crown Prince's residence, even if it's just as much!"

Ming Chu knelt on the ground and wiped away the tears on his face.

She was not valued by her family from a young age, and after being sold to the Meng family, she was constantly suppressed.

She had never asked for anything, much less dared to reach out and ask for anything, but now, she wanted it, she only wanted Xiao Ce!

Seeing Mingchu's state, Meng Yanzhi thought for a moment and then spoke up: "I will help you. I promised the Crown Prince that I would help him get the throne. The Crown Prince promised me that he would give me freedom. When we part, I will entrust you to him. He will definitely not refuse me. But Mingchu, you must understand that your identity can never be that of the Crown Princess."

"This servant understands, this servant thanks you, Miss!"

Ming Chu breathed a sigh of relief and kowtowed deeply to Meng Yanzhi.

Seeing Mingchu like this, Meng Yanzhi thought of herself in her previous life. At that time, she was also alone and helpless, and the only warmth she received was from the little girl in front of her. So even if Mingchu wanted the stars in the sky, she would find a way. This matter could not be delayed any longer.

After making up her mind, Meng Yanzhi immediately took action.

She spent the whole night in the small kitchen making more than twenty kinds of pastries. The next morning, she took leave and went to the Crown Prince's residence.

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised to see Meng Yanzhi arrive so early, and even felt a bit more expectant.

He looked at Meng Yanzhi expectantly: "You've come to see me so early, is there something important?"

"It's not a big deal." Meng Yanzhi gave an awkward smile, then took out all the pastries she had made: "I made some desserts last night and brought them over for Your Highness."

Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft!

Upon seeing so many snacks, Xiao Ce immediately became wary. After all, when Meng Yanzhi persuaded him to get engaged to Meng Anxian last time, she brought just as many random things.

This time...

Xiao Ce looked at Meng Yanzhi warily: "You, you, what do you want?"

"Your Highness, why are you in such a hurry?" Meng Yanzhi smiled ingratiatingly, stepped forward, and took out the snacks and placed them on the table: "Your Highness, please try them. I made these delicious treats all night long."

Although the pastries smelled delicious, Xiao Ce had no appetite for them.

He just kept staring at Meng Yanzhi: "Speak your mind."

"I have a young maid named Mingchu by my side, and I wish to grant her a proper title. I humbly request Your Highness's permission!"

Meng Yanzhi knelt down directly and got straight to the point.

What?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ce immediately felt terrible. He frowned and stared at Meng Yanzhi, feeling an inexplicable sense of frustration.

First it was Meng Anxian, then Ming Chu, and now who does she think she is!

"Meng Yanzhi, aren't you going too far!"

"Who do you think you are? Who do you think I am?!"

"What makes you think I want everything!"

Xiao Ce angrily slammed his fist on the table, but he couldn't bear to be too harsh on Meng Yanzhi.

Meng Yanzhi had long anticipated that Xiao Ce would be angry, so she didn't react much. She simply said, "I'm not asking for a title for nothing. I'll make an exchange with Your Highness!"

As she spoke, Meng Yanzhi took out her purse and handed it to Xiao Ce, saying with a smile, "This is seeds. With these, we'll have a way to solve the food shortage caused by the floods in the south. This is related to people's livelihood!"

Xiao Ce immediately stepped forward, took the purse, and poured out some golden seeds. He frowned and looked at Meng Yanzhi: "Can these be eaten?"

"Yes, this is called corn. It can be ground into flour and used to make porridge!"

Meng Yanzhi crawled forward on her knees, took the cornbread from the side, and handed it to Xiao Ce.

"Not only is it edible, but it's also delicious. Your Highness, would you like to try some?"

Xiao Ce couldn't help but take a bite, and after eating it, he found that the taste was indeed very good.

He immediately smiled and said, "Yes, it's really special and delicious!"

"Your Highness, can't we just give this thing a different name?"

“The little girl truly loves Your Highness, so she only asks that Your Highness can give her a place to stay. She is always tormented by my side, and her life may not even be spared.”

Meng Yanzhi lowered her eyes and sighed helplessly.

Xiao Ce then realized the seriousness of the matter. He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Fine, fine, since that's how it is, then I'll grant your wish!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Meng Yanzhi beamed with joy and kowtowed deeply.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Meng Yanzhi grabbed Xiao Ce's sleeve and asked, "Your Highness, could you please be a little nicer to her?"

Xiao Ce originally wanted to refuse, but for some reason, when he met Meng Yanzhi's watery eyes, he agreed: "Alright, I agree!"

"Your Highness, I thank you!"

"Thanks!"

Overjoyed, Meng Yanzhi wept tears of joy, kowtowing repeatedly, her face filled with gratitude; her happiness was truly from the bottom of her heart.

Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Xiao Ce felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He had never felt this way before. His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he said, "Meng Yanzhi, you really are cruel."

"Your Highness, I have done everything for you. Please, Your Highness, understand!"

Meng Yanzhi raised her head with a grin, looking at Xiao Ce expectantly.

"Your Highness, since I'm already here, shall I accompany you for a walk?"

"Didn't His Highness give me an estate before? I had them try growing corn. Shall we go and take a look?"

Meng Yanzhi stood up and looked at Xiao Ce with a smile on her face.

Even though Xiao Ce knew that this woman held no place for him in her heart, he still smiled gently when he met her eyes.

"Okay, then I'll go for a walk with you."

Xiao Ce got up and followed Meng Yanzhi outside.

The village on the outskirts of Beijing has the best scenery and air quality. After arriving here, Meng Yanzhi immediately let loose and was overjoyed.

"Your Highness, look, this whole field is corn. Look how well they're growing!"

"In a few more months, it will be harvest time. This stuff is very productive! If everyone plants it next year, we won't have to worry about not having enough to eat!"