What kind of connection did Feng and Feng Er have with Chu Feiyang that could make Chu Feiyang let down his guard!

"Yes! Mei Ye (Zuo Feng) takes his leave!" After hearing Chu Feiyang's words, the excitement on the faces of the two men disappeared immediately, replaced by a solemn look, as if they were worshipping a general like soldiers!

"What is the relationship between Mei Ye and the Minister of Works?" Watching the two of them leave under the leadership of Xi Lin, Yun Qianmeng personally prepared a cup of hot tea for Chu Feiyang. It flashed through her mind that the daughter of the Minister of Works also seemed to have the surname Mei, so she asked curiously!

"He is a distant relative of the Minister of Works! When I followed my grandfather to war, he and Zuo Feng were responsible for transporting arrows. Later, I followed the army for a period of time. I found that they were both very talented in making weapons, so I recommended them to the Ministry of Works!" Chu Feiyang took the teacup handed to him by Yun Qianmeng and drank it comfortably.

, and then reopened. "They are both very hardworking and upright. Their time with the army was quite difficult, but they never complained. I believe that with their tenacity, they will definitely be able to make your musket!"

Seeing Chu Feiyang's explanation, Yun Qianmeng felt slightly relieved!

The management and supervision of weapons in every dynasty were extremely strict! Private weapons manufacturing was not allowed, otherwise severe punishment would be imposed. Ordinary people did not have the financial resources and ability, let alone the courage!

Now that Emperor Yugan is keeping an eye on the Chu family, Chu Feiyang will naturally not let him get hold of anything, let alone secretly manufacture weapons at this time!

Although Mei Ye and Zuo Feng were from the Ministry of Works, they still retained their initial respect for Chu Feiyang. Asking them to come over could not only confuse Emperor Yu Gan's sight, but also prevent people from getting suspicious!

Moreover, when Mei Ye and Zuo Feng first met Yun Qianmeng, they called themselves "common people". I believe that the two of them will not reveal those sketches!

I have to say that Chu Feiyang really has a keen eye and is very good at guessing people's minds and employing talented people. What is often a piece of cake for those in high positions is a huge gift to those at the bottom!

But Chu Feiyang is always willing to give such a small favor and let others play to their strengths. Although he has never thought about asking others to repay his kindness, many things have reaped good results by chance because of the good causes he has planted!

This is also the reason why the Chu family is always praised compared to those ministers who always want to suppress newcomers or those with outstanding abilities!

"Your Highness, Princess, the Second Miss has sent someone to invite you to come to our house for a chat!" At this time, Shangguan Wuji came to the side room again and bowed to report what had just happened!

"Really? Then let him wait for a moment!" Chu Jie actually sent someone to invite her over. I'm afraid it was Xie's instruction!

Chu Feiyang, however, waved his hand to let all the maids in the side room leave. He quickly pulled Yun Ganmeng, who had just stood up, over and let her sit on his lap. He couldn't help but wrap his arms around her waist, refusing to let go and said, "I'll accompany you!"

Seeing Chu Feiyang's cautious look, Yun Qianmeng's clear and beautiful eyes flashed a deep smile. She pushed away his hands that were restraining her and said softly, "My second brother is probably still studying at the Wen Mansion, and Grandpa is at the Xiang Mansion. There are only women there. If you go over there, wouldn't it be inappropriate? I'll take Yuan Dong with me, so nothing will happen!"

After saying that, Yun Qianmeng stepped off the pedal, called Yuan Dong and Mu Chun over, and under Xi Lin's escort, got into the carriage and headed for the Prince of Chu's Mansion!

Led by Xie's personal maid, everyone came to the courtyard where Xie lived without any obstruction. When they stepped into the inner room which was as warm as spring, they saw that Xie had already sat up. After a period of conditioning with soup, medicine and food, Xie's face became obviously rosy, and the spirit in her eyes was gradually shining. It would surely not be long before she would recover!

Looking at Xie like this, Yun Ganmeng couldn't help but think of Concubine Rong in the palace!

I wonder if Emperor Yugan, who is so shrewd and suspicious, has any suspicions about Concubine Rong. Although the pills he got from Doctor Xiao Nie do not harm her body, if Concubine Rong takes them for a long time to avoid serving the emperor in the emperor's bedchamber, I am afraid her body will not be able to bear it!

Such a noble and elegant woman with a sensitive heart, her true love may have been lost to a domineering man long ago. However, she has no choice. Once she enters the palace, it is like entering a deep sea. She has noble responsibilities and obligations that she cannot shirk. Faced with a dilemma between her family and herself, she uses such means to maintain the balance between the two. However, Yun Qianmeng, who is watching, can't help but feel a little distressed. A sigh and a sob tell the hardships of Concubine Rong!

"Greetings, Princess!" Chu Jie and others who were originally sitting by the bed immediately stood up and saluted when they saw Yun Qianmeng coming!

Even Xie, who was sitting on the bed, struggled to stand up and salute. After all, Yun Qianmeng's status was different now, so naturally she should be a subject before a parent!

Yun Qianmeng gently withdrew her thoughts, slightly curled her lips, and the smile on her face was dignified and beautiful. Her calm and steady temperament was fully able to support the title of princess!

But seeing Xie's expression, Yun Ganmeng immediately turned to Mi Jimu beside him. "Ji Ji, quickly help Er Niang up!"

After hearing Yun Qianmeng's instructions, Mi Jiayan bowed slightly to her, then walked to the bedside, helped Xie, who was about to get out of bed, and helped her lie back on the bed!

"Second Mother, you're too polite. We're all family, why be so formal? My three sisters, please stand up!" Yun Qianmeng spoke slowly after seeing Mimuji helping Xie. She then walked to the bedside and elegantly sat down on a round stool brought by the maids. She carefully observed Second Mother's face, the concerned smile in her eyes becoming even wider. "Second Mother looks much better than before. It looks like she'll be fully recovered soon!"

Now that Yun Qianmeng had become the Princess of Chu, her status surpassed Xie's. Naturally, Xie waited until Yun Qianmeng had finished speaking before speaking. She instructed the maids to serve tea, then spoke with a kind smile. "It was I who should have gone to visit the Princess, but my health has been so poor. I beg your pardon! Please have some tea!"

Yun Qianmeng nodded and took the tea offered by the maid. Her fingers touched the warm touch of the edge of the teacup, but she sneered in her heart. If Xie really wanted to go and congratulate her, why would she just let Chu Jie send someone to the Prime Minister's Mansion to invite her?

But now that Chu Feiyang and herself have been named prince and princess, they are already standing at the forefront of public opinion. How could Yun Qianmeng allow those people with ulterior motives to keep harping on the Chu family's affairs? Since they have to put on a show, let's see who has better acting skills!

Gently lifting the lid of the bowl with one hand, Yun Qianmeng gazed at the clear, emerald green tea in the cup. The aroma of the tea filled her nostrils, and a faint smile rose at the corner of her lips as she praised, "What a wonderful tea! I'm sorry to have troubled you, Second Madam! You're not in good health, so you naturally can't travel on the alchemy carriage. Otherwise, if your wound ruptures, wouldn't it be my fault? Besides, we're a family, so there's no need to be so polite. Jie'er and my two cousins ​​already congratulated me at the dinner yesterday. You really don't have to mind, Second Madam!"

Yun Qianmeng's words were mixed with both truth and lies, making it hard to tell whether she was being sincere or not!

When she said that the wound had ruptured, she always felt a little gloating, but when the previous and next sentences were connected, it was so sincere that people felt that she really cared about Xie's health. For a moment, not to mention Chu Jie and the other two, even Xie was slightly stunned, and she could not see clearly what was going on under Yun Qianmeng's smiling face!

After Yun Qianmeng finished speaking, she lowered her head slightly and blew lightly on the tea in her hand. After the rising hot steam had dissipated a little, she took a sip and handed the teacup to Mu Chun beside her!

"Princess, what do you think of this tea?" However, Xie did not delve into the meaning of Yun Qianmeng's words just now, but instead asked about the green tea in a casual manner!

"It has a refreshing fragrance, is mellow and delicious, it's really a good tea!" Even after swallowing the tea in her mouth, Yun Qianmeng could still feel the fragrance of the tea filling her teeth, so she praised it without hesitation!

Little did she know that after hearing her words, Xie's originally faint smile suddenly dimmed, a trace of anxiety and sorrow appeared on her face, and she said with a hint of panic. "This is my husband's favorite tea! But yesterday I heard that my husband was injured in Nanxun. I don't know if this is true or not. Please tell me the truth, Princess!"

Yun Qianmeng observed Xie's expression and sensed a sense of unease surrounding her. A hint of anxiety and worry etched in her eyes, her expression genuine, seemingly concerned for Chu Pei. Yun Qianmeng nodded slightly, her expression softening slightly to a more serious one as she spoke slowly. "That's exactly what the messenger reported! Father appears to have been struck by a poisonous arrow, but the exact details won't be known until the prince and I travel to Youzhou! Second Mother isn't well right now, so please don't worry about Father. Perhaps the situation in Youzhou isn't as dire as we think!"

At this moment, Xie suddenly gave a bitter smile, then looked at Chu Jie and the other two, and said in a low voice, "Jie'er, go back to your room with your cousin and rest first!"

Seeing Xie suddenly changing the subject, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but look at Chu Jie and the other two who had been standing in front of the bed. Chu Jie's eyes were also filled with worry for her father, while the sisters Xie Wanwan and Xie Yuanyuan frowned slightly. A sharp gaze shot from behind them. Yun Qianmeng instinctively turned his head, but saw that Xie's face was full of worry, which made Yun Qianmeng feel confused!

Xie was the only one sitting on the bed. The gaze just now was obviously directed at Xie, but it was not directed at herself. She had actually wanted to get rid of Chu Jie and the other two before. I'm afraid that Xie was looking at Chu Jie and the other two!

Among them, Xie Wanwan and Xie Yuanyuan give people the weirdest feeling!

"Yes! Jie'er, take your leave!" After hearing Mrs. Xie's instructions, Chu Jie and the Xie sisters bowed slightly to Yun Ganmeng at the same time and left the inner room!

"Princess, you don't need to bring too many winter clothes when you go to Youzhou. Youzhou has a warm climate and it's like spring all year round. Bringing too many clothes will only be a burden!" Just after the three people left the inner room, Xie's topic shifted again. This time, she was concerned about Yun Qianmeng's itinerary and told Yun Qianmeng her own experience!

Yun Qianmeng asked with even greater concern, "Second Madam, do you have any message you would like me to convey to my relatives in Youzhou? If it's inconvenient for you to say it, you can write it down and I will definitely deliver it on your behalf!"

Hearing this, Xie's eyes instantly turned to Yun Qianmeng, but she could only see kindness and a smile in her eyes. Xie smiled faintly and shook her head, sighing, "We haven't been out for long. Besides, my husband is ill now, and I'm sure the clansmen will go to visit him. There's nothing special to tell them! What worries me is the princess. You are a rich lady, how can you endure the hardship of such a long journey!"

Why not ask the prince to return to the emperor, or let the princess stay in Kyoto!"

Seeing how cautious Xie was, not even allowing her to carry a message, and seeing how actively she was making plans to benefit herself, Yun Qianmeng chuckled softly and said, "Isn't that disobeying the emperor's order? I appreciate Second Lady's kindness, but I cannot put the prince in danger just for my own pleasure!"

"Your Highness is absolutely right! It was I who was not thoughtful enough!" Seeing Yun Qianmeng's frank refusal, Xie Shi was actually a little speechless and shut up with an embarrassed expression!

"I heard that Second Mother's family, the Xie family, controls the key trade route between Nanxun and Youzhou, and the Xie family is a well-known wealthy businessman in Youzhou. I wonder if the civil unrest in Nanxun this time has affected the livelihood of the Xie family?" Ignoring the embarrassment on Xie's expression, Yun Qianmeng spoke from a defensive to offensive position, with a gleam of brilliance emanating from his half-closed eyes. Although it was not obvious, it carried a deterrent power, which made Xie's heart tremble suddenly. His originally casual expression suddenly became slightly serious and cautious!

Yun Ganmeng's question seemed particularly thorny. The inner room remained silent for half a cup of tea before she slowly opened her mouth. "Princess, you know I've been married to my husband for twenty years. Aside from bringing my sisters Wanwan and Yuanyuan to the Chu residence when my eldest brother and sister-in-law passed away, my interactions with my family have been limited to polite exchanges during festivals. If you were to ask about my family's livelihood, I'd be a bit confused! And as you know, my husband is an official, and my family is in business, so it's best for us to have minimal contact. Therefore, I'm truly unsure how to answer this question, Your Majesty! I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

Listening to Xie's thoughtful answer, Yun Qianmeng smiled faintly and nodded, but raised a puzzled question.

Just now, Second Mother mentioned that the Xie family members would go to visit Father, so how can you say that the two families don't visit each other on a regular basis?"

As soon as these words came out, Yun Qianmeng saw Xie's eyes tighten. She was about to explain, but Yun Qianmeng didn't give her a chance to explain. She then continued, "Actually, it's normal for relatives to visit each other. Why are you so cautious, Second Mother? I have no other intention in asking about this today! It's just that my father is seriously injured. The emperor ordered me and the prince to go to Youzhou in the hope of reconciling the war with Nanxun! If the Xie family really controls the road to Nanxun, the prince and I will naturally go to visit the Xie family's current patriarch. I hope Second Mother will give me some advice!"

Yun Qianmeng's tone was sincere, her expression calm, yet Xie felt momentarily bewildered. She truly couldn't fathom the sixteen-year-old woman before her. Her body, nestled in the quilt, tensed slightly as Yun Qianmeng's questions deepened. After a moment, she smiled faintly. "So, Princess, you're worried about this! It's a very simple matter, though. For years, anyone with imperial approval and the seal of a high official from Youzhou could enter Nanxun. Princess, there's no need to worry! And once you're in Youzhou, the local officials will naturally prepare everything for you! The Xie family is merely a merchant family, making the most travel between Nanxun and Youzhou. That's why outsiders believe they control the trade routes. Princess, please don't let these rumors fool you!"

Seeing Xie's fearful look as she was about to kneel down again, Yun Qianmeng glanced at Mi Jiji, and saw that Mi Jiji, who had been standing by the bed, immediately reached out to help Xie and pushed her back to sit on the bed!

At this moment, Yun Qianmeng stood up with a faint smile and said with concern, "Since that's the case, I won't disturb Second Lady's rest!"

After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked out of the inner room with the maids behind him!

"Princess, are we going back to the Prime Minister's Residence?" Mim asked indifferently as he helped Yun Qianmeng get into the carriage!

But Yun Qianmeng shook her head and said softly, "Go to the Yu family pawnshop!"

"Yes!" After hearing Yun Qianmeng's order, Mimuwu immediately turned around and walked out of the car to inform Xi Liang!

"Princess, the Second Madam is obviously hiding something! When she heard Princess say that she was going to visit the head of the Xie family, her expression became a little nervous!" Although Mu Chun is simple, she has been with Yun Ganmeng for so long, and has seen a lot of intrigues and dramas, so naturally she has some vision!

Yun Qianmeng listened to her analysis and nodded with a smile, "She is indeed afraid that the prince and I will come into contact with the Xie family!"

However, with Chu Feiyang's intelligence, nothing can be hidden from his eyes!

If I hadn't married him, wouldn't I have always wanted to avoid him?

It's no wonder that Xie's expression became a little unnatural just now, it also shows that she has something to hide!

"But I still don't understand why the emperor ordered the princess to go so far away?" Yuan Dong spoke at this time! Although she was calm and intelligent, she was not yet at the level of being able to guess the emperor's intentions. Especially since Emperor Yugan was an unfathomable opponent, it was naturally not something such a little girl could understand!

Listening to their idle chatter, Mi Jiji placed a soft pillow under Yun Ganmeng's head to make her more comfortable. Then, turning back, she glared sternly at Yuan Dong and Mu Chun, chiding them softly, "When did it become your turn to gossip about the master? You even dared to mention the emperor. Don't you want to die? Do you still want to implicate the master?"

After being scolded by Mimumu, the two girls immediately shrank their necks, lowered their heads and dared not speak again.

Yun Qianmeng looked at Mi Jiji's busy hands, forced her to sit down, and said with a smile, "Jiji, there's no need to be angry. They should also learn to analyze the situation! I don't want the girls in our prime minister's mansion to go out with only beauty but no brains. This will make me lose face! Besides, if they learn more now, it may be useful in the future! Everyone inside and outside this carriage is our own people, so there is no need to be too restrained." And based on Yun Qianmeng's understanding of Chu Feiyang, besides Xi Lin driving the car, there are probably secret guards protecting him in the dark. Isn't it too aggrieved that he dare not speak in such a situation?

When Mu Chun and Yuan Dong heard Yun Qianmeng's defense, they were immediately delighted. They both raised their heads and hugged Mi Jiehun's arms with a playful smile, but they stared at Yun Qianmeng with a studious look!

Seeing their fawning expressions, Yun Qianmeng shook her head and chuckled, then spoke. "The Emperor's intention is actually very simple: to clear up the misunderstanding with Nanxun! The reason he ordered me to accompany the Prince was as a gesture to Nanxun. Having the Princess accompany me is an attempt to reconcile!"

After all, Chu Feiyang is too famous. Not only is he the eldest grandson of Chu Nanshan, but he is also a famous general, proficient in both civil and military affairs. It is inevitable that Nan Xun would be suspicious, so he included himself!

Just like Qi Jingyuan's original intention of bringing Qi Ling'er to Xichu, it was a means to make the other party relax their vigilance!

Moreover, Emperor Yugan probably doesn't want war to happen more than anyone else at this moment!

After all, the current situation in the court and the struggles among various factions are somewhat balanced under his checks and balances. If a war breaks out, I am afraid that generals will be sent to lead the troops to fight. At that time, the military power will definitely fall into the hands of one faction, strengthening the power of that faction and breaking the current balance!

I’m afraid this is what Emperor Yugan least wants to see!

Especially since this incident was instigated by General Hu Wei, if a war breaks out, General Hu Wei will surely die. For Emperor Yu Gan, this is equivalent to losing a chess piece!

He certainly doesn't want this to happen!

However, Yun Qianmeng did not explain the following words in detail. After all, it involved a fight with the royal family, and these girls did not need to know it too clearly!

"Princess, we've arrived at the pawnshop!" As he spoke, the carriage had already stabilized, and Xi Lin's respectful reminder came from outside!

Mi Langmu immediately took the gauze hat and put it on Yun Qianmeng, then helped her get off the carriage!

"Meetings, Madam!" As soon as the carriage entered the alley of the Yu family pawnshop, the pawnshop manager came out to greet her personally. Seeing Yun Qianmeng get off the carriage, he immediately stepped forward to salute!

"Forget it, let's talk inside!" Seeing the series of skillful and decisive movements of the palm rejecter, Yun Qianmeng knew that Chu Nanshan must have informed the shopkeeper about the change of ownership of the pawnshop long ago!

"Yes! Madam, please come in!" The palm-rejecting man quickly turned sideways, giving the middle road to Yun Qianmeng, and he led the way on Yun Qianmeng's left!

The group walked through the lobby, into the backyard, and only stopped when they stepped into the front hall!

"Your servant Gao Ping pays homage to the princess!" As soon as Yun Ganmeng sat down, he saw Manager Gao kneeling down and bowing to Yun Ganmeng!

"Master Gao, please stand up!" Yun Qianmeng took off her veil while speaking. Since the other party already knew her identity, there was no need to pretend. "I came here today because I have a few questions for Master Gao!"

"I dare not! Please give me your instructions, Princess. I will not refuse even if it means death!"

Frightened, Gao Zhangju immediately stood in awe!

Seeing the loyalty in his eyes, Yun Qianmeng nodded and couldn't help but admire in her heart, it turned out that the people chosen by grandpa were all loyal people!

"Does the Yu family pawnshop only do pawnshop business?" Yun Qianmeng pondered how much Manager Gao knew and spoke carefully!

"I believe the old prince has handed the jade token to the princess! With the jade token, the princess can withdraw money from the Yu family pawnshop at will, and can also get information from it!" Gao Zhangju is smart and capable. He has worked under Chu Nanshan for so many years that he is not inferior to Jiao Da. Naturally, he understood what Yun Qianmeng heard and asked, and answered without any hesitation!

"Are all the Yu family pawnshops in Western Chu? Are there any Yu family pawnshops in Youzhou?" If one wanted to gather intelligence, it was impossible for there to be only one pawnshop in Kyoto. The Princess of Chu was indeed shrewd and capable. Others used restaurants and brothels as their bases, but she used a small pawnshop as the center of intelligence. Who would have expected that this place that collected other people's pawned items all day long would actually have such a use?

"In reply to your princess, as long as you have this jade token, you can withdraw money from all the Yu Family Pawn Shops in Western Chu! However, in the entire Western Chu, only Youzhou does not have a branch of the Yu Family Pawn Shop!" Gao Zhangju really told everything he knew!

"Really?" Hearing him say this, Yun Qianmenglu tapped the rhythm with her fingers on the table, her eyes slightly narrowed, as if she was thinking about something!

"In that case, I'd like to trouble Master Gao to keep an eye on two things for me!" Yun Qianmeng frowned slightly, beckoning Master Gao to come closer and whispering, "Remember, if there's any sign of trouble, send someone to inform me immediately!"

After hearing Yun Qianmeng's instructions, Gao Zhangju's eyes were still as calm as water, which shows that he has a calm temperament and rich experience, and can be of great use!

"I will definitely keep in mind what the princess said!" Even when facing such a young Yun Qianmeng, Gao Zhangju was still very respectful and did not neglect or look down on Yun Qianmeng because of her young age!

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Master Gao, to refuse! You must be extremely careful about these two things!" After giving the instructions, Yun Ganmeng slowly stood up, and seeing that it was getting late outside, he immediately left the Yu family pawnshop!

Little did he know that just as he arrived at the gate of Prime Minister Chu's residence, he saw Nie Huaiyuan and Rong Yunhe both rushing over!

"Greetings, Princess!" The two men looked at Yun Qianmeng, who now had a different identity, and immediately saluted!

"How come you have time to come here today?" Looking at the two of them, Yun Qianmeng smiled sincerely and led them into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion!

"I heard that the princess and the prince were about to leave for Youzhou, so I came to see if there was anything I could help with!

"Nie Huaiyuan also spoke with a smile. Now Rong Yunhe was managing the business of Rongshantang for him. He only needed to do what he liked. He felt much more relaxed and his medical skills had improved a lot!

Therefore, he always felt grateful to Yun Qianmeng who had given him advice in the past. He came here today to ask if he could help him!

"Youzhou is the world of the Xie family. If the Rong family wants to develop, maybe that is a good place!" Putting aside his feelings for Yun Qianmeng, Rong Yunhe is also a businessman, so naturally he will not miss the business opportunity!

"Then please come in and discuss it in detail!" Seeing their seriousness, Yun Qianmeng readily responded, then turned to ask Butler Hong who had followed them, "Where is the prince?"

"Princess, the prince is in the study!" Butler Hong looked at Master Rong, who seemed to be unwelcome by the prince, and felt a little uncomfortable. He didn't know whether he should let him in!

"Then let's go to the study!" Unexpectedly, Yun Ganmeng made the decision before him, and led the two of them to change direction and walk straight towards the study!

"Ah?" Looking at the figures going away, Butler Hong was surprised for a moment and then immediately followed them!

"Are you here?" But before he even reached the study, he saw that the originally closed study door was opened by Chu Feiyang. Wearing a moon-white long gown, he was less calculating than in the court, and more elegant. He was approachable and noble, like a handsome young man who made people unable to take their eyes off him!

"Greetings, Your Highness!" Except for Yun Qianmeng, everyone else bowed!

Yun Qianmeng was watching Chu Feiyang's expression. Seeing that he was looking at the two people behind him with a smile on his face, she knew that it must be Chu Feiyang who invited them!

"Everyone, get up!" A deep voice sounded softly. Chu Feiyang gently took Yun Qianmeng, who was exhausted from half a day's work, and led the others into the study. He asked worriedly, "Is everything alright in the palace?"

Yun Qianmeng raised her eyebrows and smiled, then shook her head, "It's okay, Second Mother is just giving you some instructions!

Why did you think of inviting Doctor Nie and Master Rong to be our guests today?"

"There are some things we need to discuss. Meng'er, please listen too. If you have any good suggestions, feel free to raise them!" Several people sat down one by one. After serving tea, the maids carefully withdrew, leaving only Xi Lin guarding outside the door!

"Your Highness, do you want to break the Xie family's monopoly in Youzhou?" Without thinking too much, Rong Yunhe knew Chu Feiyang's intention!

Although he didn't know much about the Chu family's affairs, he was very clear about the Rong family's involvement in Youzhou's business!

"What do you think, Master Rong?" Chu Feiyang tapped Sang's face lightly with his fingers and smiled gently, but there was a sharp look in his eyes. It seemed that apart from the reasons given by Rong Yunhe, he also had other ideas in his mind!

Rong Yunhe was also a straightforward person. A faint smile appeared on his cold yet warm face. After exchanging a glance with Chu Feiyang, he said cheerfully, "The Rong family is originally a merchant family. It is naturally a good thing that the prince can provide such an opportunity!"

After receiving Rong Yunhe's reply, Chu Feiyang picked up the teacup in front of him and greeted him from a distance. The two of them pursed their lips and took a sip of tea!

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"Have you thought about where to start?" Seeing that the two men had reached a tacit understanding, Yun Qianmeng turned to ask Xiang Rong Yunhe. She also believed that he had carefully thought about this issue on the way to Prime Minister Chu's residence!

Hearing Yun Qianmeng's question, Rong Yunhe lowered the teacup in his palm and smiled faintly. "Youzhou is rich in jade!" But the Xie family has a strong foundation and must have already monopolized the jade market! If we were to defeat the spider, Rong Yunhe paused slightly and then looked at Chu Feiyang. After all, the young lady of the Xie family was Chu Pei's wife. No matter what conflicts Chu Feiyang had with them, they were still family!

Although Rong Yunhe has a very good relationship with Yun Qianmeng, he also knows what is more important. Moreover, at this time he is just a businessman, so naturally his interests and the safety of his family are the most important!

If I offend Chu Feiyang because of a word, wouldn't it be more trouble than gain?

When Chu Feiyang received Rong Yunhe's gaze, he smiled elegantly, giving a hint of encouragement and assurance in his smile, allowing Rong Yunhe to continue speaking!

Seeing Chu Feiyang nod for him to continue, Rong Yunhe finally put aside his worries and continued. "If our goal is to defeat the Xie family, we can't rush! The Xie family has long controlled the trade route with Nanxun, and Youzhou is relatively isolated compared to other cities. Our first priority is to gain a firm foothold in Youzhou! Secondly, we need to conduct some business without attracting the Xie family's attention. We need to first understand the situation in Youzhou before making further plans!"

"Indeed, if we enter Youzhou with the goal of defeating the Xie family, I am afraid that by then we will be able to provoke a ban from the Xie family! What's more, the Xie family already controls the economy of Youzhou. If we fight too fiercely with the Xie family, I am afraid that the Nanxun Kingdom will not miss this good opportunity. By then, at best we will be attacked from both sides, and at worst Nanxun will take the opportunity to capture Youzhou. If a war is caused by this, I am afraid..." Yun Qianmeng continued to analyze, but the last sentence was not said clearly, but the pair of eyes with hidden worry turned to Chu Feiyang. The two looked at each other, and Chu Feiyang gave her a comforting smile!

After all, if a war breaks out, it will not just be a business war between two wealthy businessmen, but will involve a fight between two countries!

Emperor Yugan sent Chu Feiyang this time to appease the war, hoping that Chu Feiyang could settle the tension between the two countries caused by General Hu Wei!

If Chu Feiyang fails to live up to the emperor's grace, I'm afraid that the position of King of Chu will be taken away when they return to the capital again. By then, there will probably be no more King of Chu in Western Chu!

Emperor Yugan only needs to send other envoys to Youzhou!

What a cunning Emperor Yu Gan was! He even calculated this step. His deep hidden intention was to deprive the king of his throne and eat away everything of the Chu family step by step!

Seeing the worry in Yun Qianmeng's eyes, Chu Feiyang's expression tightened slightly before he spoke. "General Hu Wei must be afraid to act rashly! Otherwise, it would provoke a war between the two countries, implicating the people of Youzhou. Not only would his life be in danger, but everyone in General Hu Wei's mansion would also be implicated. Although he's a military commander with no brains, he can see this clearly. Therefore, he's been much more obedient in recent days, staying at the post station in Youzhou and not leading his troops to provoke Nanxun again!"

Without shying away from the presence of Rong Yunhe and Nie Huaiyuan, Chu Feiyang slowly spoke about the current situation in Youzhou!

Although Chu Feiyang didn't say much, he was listening attentively to everything and had a clear understanding of the situation in the court. That was why he came to Rong Yunhe to discuss opening a branch of the Rong family in Youzhou!

While Rong Yunhe and Nie Huaiyuan were listening to the conversation between the couple, they sighed slightly in their hearts and had to admire Chu Feiyang's methods and calculations!

Chu Feiyang talked about the important affairs of the court in front of them without any reservation. He had calculated that they would board his ship, and he did not allow them to refuse and said it so clearly that they could not pretend that they did not hear it!

"I wonder if Mr. Rong has any good suggestions? After entering Youzhou, which aspect do you plan to start with?" Looking at the expressions on Rong Yunhe and Nie Huaiyuan's faces, Chu Feiyang knew that the two must have understood his intentions, so he smiled and asked generously, leaving all the business matters to Rong Yunhe!

"Since Doctor Nie is going with the prince this time, I think it would be best to open a clinic!"

Rong Yunhe lowered his head and thought for a moment before he slowly said, "Although Youzhou is isolated, it is also rich! I believe that restaurants and teahouses are already very common. It would be better to open a clinic. Firstly, this would allow Doctor Nie to display his expertise. Secondly, the Rong family is too famous, but in the eyes of outsiders, we haven't yet involved in a clinic. This can also serve as a cover for others and, to a certain extent, it won't attract attention!"

After all, Yun Qianmeng and Rong Yunhe were involved in Nie Huaiyuan's Rong Shan Tang only at the end of last year. Now, in the eyes of outsiders, the branch opened in Kyoto is just the expansion of Rong Shan Tang, and few people know the real person at the helm behind it. In this way, entering the shopping mall in Youzhou from an inconspicuous corner can not only reduce the cost of their own investment, but also confuse the opponent's sight!

Chu Feiyang listened attentively to Rong Yunhe's suggestion, then smiled at Yun Qianmeng and asked softly, "What do you think, Meng'er?"

Hearing Chu Feiyang's question, Yun Qianmeng smiled and nodded. "Mr. Rong's proposal is more far-sighted and profound than I thought. Besides, opening a clinic would be a good thing for the people, so why not do it?"

"In that case, I will go back to Rongshan Hall to prepare!" Nie Huaiyuan was naturally the most excited at the thought that his medical skills could be put to good use. He immediately stood up and prepared to leave!

"Doctor Nie, please stay!" Unexpectedly, Yun Qianmeng actually called him!

Yun Ganmeng glanced at Rong Yunhe and then warned Nie Huaiyuan, "The climate in Youzhou is very different from that in Kyoto. Doctor Nie, please prepare some more heart-clearing and detoxifying pills in case of emergency!"

"Of course, Princess, please rest assured!" After paying his respects to Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng again, Nie Huaiyuan turned around and walked out of the study!

"How is the Imperial Concubine these days?" Seeing that Rong Yunhe was the only one left in the study, Yun Qianmeng frowned slightly and asked!

"Thank you for your concern, Princess! The Imperial Concubine has been feeling unwell recently, so we naturally didn't dare to disturb her in the palace! But we heard that the Emperor often went to Ronghua Palace to visit the Imperial Concubine recently, and ordered the imperial physician to take good care of her. I believe that the Imperial Concubine will recover soon!" Rong Yunhe said truthfully. He was also very worried about his only sister!

Seeing a hint of worry in Rong Yunhe's lowered eyes, Yun Qianmeng knew that he must be very worried about Concubine Rong's situation!

After such a long time, Concubine Rong is still ill. I believe that with Rong Yunhe's wisdom, he will be able to guess something!

But the Rong family has no other capital to rely on except money, so even if he is worried, there is nothing he can do!

"The emperor has been busy with state affairs lately and I'm afraid he has no time to take care of the harem. He also has the imperial physician serving him, so Mr. Rong doesn't have to worry too much about Concubine Rong!" At this time, Chu Feiyang spoke calmly. This was his analysis of the court situation and his answer to Rong Yunhe!

"Thank you, Your Highness! If Your Highness has nothing else to do, Rong Yunhe will take his leave first!" Hearing Chu Feiyang's affirmation, Rong Yunhe felt relieved about Concubine Rong and stood up to say goodbye!

"I'll take you there!" Yun Qian