He didn't want to go any further in this situation; it was too eerie. Looking at these people, it was as if they were bewitched.

Prefect Qin frowned.

The constable mustered his courage and said, "Sir, I'm going to arrest someone and bring him back for questioning."

Prefect Qin quickly stopped him, "No... never mind, let's go back."

If this situation is related to Yun Zhiyi, it means that the other party does not want to be disturbed.

If you barge in at this time, you might offend the other party.

He had never wanted to do anything bad with the other party in the first place.

With a high-yield grain crop already in the picture, he was even less willing to antagonize the other party.

However, after returning to the city, he sent someone to the vegetable shop to ask the clerk to convey his request to Yun Dongjia to meet him.

Feeling uneasy, he turned his car around on the road and made another trip to Weimanzhai himself.

Lu Jingyi was looking at the account books in the attic when he heard Prefect Qin looking for him, and he tried to recall what he was doing.

I didn't realize that the other person was at the table I had booked recently.

Could it have been brought here by someone else?

As they walked out, they asked, "Which private room?"

The waiter was taken aback, then quickly explained, "The Prefect is not in the private room, he is outside the restaurant."

Lu Jingyi paused, glanced at him with a puzzled look, and then continued walking.

This time, the pace was just a bit faster.

Just as I stepped downstairs, I was suddenly stopped by a person wearing a veiled hat.

Lu Jingyi thought he had encountered a customer going upstairs, so he smiled and said "pass" and stepped aside to make way for him.

But then the other person suddenly said something.

"Mr. Lu, it really is you."

Upon hearing the somewhat familiar voice, Lu Jingyi paused for a moment before quickly recognizing who it was, and his expression immediately changed.

But this change was only momentary; he quickly regained his composure and said humbly.

"I wish you a pleasant meal. I have other matters to attend to, so I will not stay any longer."

He nodded slightly and then continued downstairs.

But then he heard the man say something in a low voice.

"The princess is ill."

Lu Jingyi stopped in his tracks again.

Upon seeing this, the man turned around and walked back to him.

Before he could even speak, Lu Jingyi's tone turned cold.

“Princess, you are of noble birth and your health is taken care of by the imperial physicians. I am not a doctor.”

The man seemed somewhat angry, gritting his teeth as he spoke.

"The princess fell ill because of you, while Mr. Lu departed so gracefully, and seems to be doing quite well now. It's a pity the princess has always been thinking of you, and yet you..."

“Mistress Zhou, be careful with your words.”

Before she could finish speaking, Lu Jingyi interrupted her.

He turned his head, chuckled, his tone cold, but his eyes held a self-mocking edge.

“I am but a commoner, old and faded in appearance. How could I be worthy of the princess’s concern? Besides, the princess is now with a husband. Maid Zhou, you should not say such things that could cause misunderstandings, lest you damage the princess’s reputation.”

The newcomer's expression changed slightly, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

Lu Jingyi, however, did not notice. Seeing that she did not speak again, he smiled mockingly, cupped his hands, and continued to walk downstairs.

The guests downstairs assumed he was just greeting someone he met and didn't suspect anything.

Everyone greeted him when they saw him.

Lu Jingyi greeted them with a smile and clasped his hands in greeting as he approached the restaurant entrance.

Sure enough, a carriage was parked outside the door.

Just then, Prefect Qin lifted the curtain and waved to him.

Lu Jingyi then walked over, got into the carriage, and bowed.

"I was unaware of the Prefect's esteemed presence..."

Prefect Qin hurriedly waved his hand.

"Brother Lu, please don't be so polite. Come, have a seat."

Lu Jingyi sat down beside him and saw that Prefect Qin was frowning and seemed hesitant to speak.

He then took the initiative to ask, "I wonder what orders Your Excellency, the Prefect, has for me?"

Wei Man Zhai has now become a popular destination for wealthy and influential families.

Countless nobles and officials came here.

Lu Jingyi has basically taken care of everyone.

Many of these people called him brother and befriended him.

Lu Jingyi, however, always kept to himself and never overstepped his bounds.

Prefect Qin frowned as he looked at him and asked tentatively, "I wonder if Manager Lu has seen Master Yun recently?"

Lu Jingyi raised an eyebrow. "Is the Prefect looking for our employer?"

Prefect Qin nodded and spoke before Lu Jingyi could say anything else.

"I wonder if Manager Lu is aware of the fact that Dongyang Farm's wheat yield is 500 jin per mu?"

Lu Jingyi was taken aback, and then a clear look of astonishment appeared on his face.

Upon seeing this, Prefect Qin knew that he was unaware of the matter and couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

But Lu Jingyi quickly suppressed his surprise, "I wonder where Prefect Qin heard about this. If it's just hearsay..."

Prefect Qin hurriedly shook his head, "This is not hearsay; it is stated in the grain register sent to the prefectural office by someone from the Yun family."

Lu Jingyi instantly relaxed his brow and nodded firmly.

“If it is what the master said, then it must be true.”

While the claim of a yield of 500 jin per mu is indeed shocking and raises suspicions, if this was indeed the work of Yun Zhiyi...

Even without seeing it with his own eyes, Lu Jingyi didn't find it too hard to accept.

If you can grow ingredients that can cure diseases, what's so strange about growing high-yield grains?

But when he thought of certain things, he couldn't help but frown again.

If you haven't tried ingredients that can cure diseases, you might just think of them as a gimmick.

It is possible to grow high-yield grains, which is something that can shake the whole world.

If the news gets published, the employer will definitely receive a lot of attention.

Especially the one at the very top.

Considering his employer's temperament, he worried that some conflict might arise.

However, considering that Princess Fu'an and the little princess should still be in the estate, perhaps the owner is also interested in cooperating with the higher-ups?

I'm afraid those people are difficult to work with.

In the silence, Prefect Qin said cryptically, "Manager Lu really trusts Master Yun."

Lu Jingyi collected his thoughts and smiled, "Our master never lies. So, I wonder why the Prefect is looking for me..."

"I can't help it," said Prefect Qin helplessly.

"Manager Lu is aware that this is a major matter. I originally intended to go to the estate to inquire with Master Yun in person, but unfortunately, I encountered strange events on the way. I'm afraid Master Yun doesn't want to be disturbed by others. So I would like to ask Manager Lu if there is any way to contact Master Yun and help convey my wish to have a chat with him."

Lu Jingyi asked in confusion, "What strange thing has happened to the Prefect?"

When this matter was brought up, Prefect Qin's expression became strange. He looked at Lu Jingyi, then hesitated again, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

After all, even if you saw it with your own eyes, you would think it was an illusion.

It would be even harder for people to believe if I told them.

Judging from Lu Jingyi's appearance, he was clearly unaware of the situation at the farm.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head directly, "This matter is complicated."

Seeing this, Lu Jingyi was curious, but he didn't ask any more questions.

He neither directly refused nor agreed, but only said that he would send someone to try. If it didn't work, he would wait for the people from the farm to deliver the vegetables the next day and ask them to pass on the message.

Prefect Qin frowned subconsciously.

But he still nodded and thanked him, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Lu."

Lu Jingyi smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, "Your Excellency is too kind. If there is nothing else, I will not disturb you any longer."

Prefect Qin returned the greeting politely, "I'm sorry to have troubled Brother Lu with his time, please."

Lu Jingyi watched the carriage leave, stood there pondering for a while, then turned his head and asked the servant to bring a carriage from the backyard before heading towards Xing Shu Gate.