"However, I know what is important. Even if she insults me, I will still treat her well."
The Crown Prince felt extremely pleased with Mengyao's words.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Yao Yao."
Seeing the woman's gentle and weak appearance, and her delicate look as if she had been bullied terribly, the Crown Prince tensed up, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he bent down to pick up Mengyao.
"Yaoyao, we've been married for so long, why is there still no sign of you getting pregnant?"
"Am I not trying hard enough?"
When it comes to children, Mengyao feels extremely bitter.
Her mother had spoken to her several times and even had a doctor examine her, who said everything was normal.
Mother was worried and also sent the imperial physician to take a look.
But the result was normal.
For some reason, she hasn't gotten pregnant even after being married for so long.
Her family was extremely anxious, like ants on a hot pan.
Her mother inquired everywhere and searched for ways to help her give birth to a boy as soon as possible.
Wealthy families generally want to have a son as soon as possible. Especially since Mengyao is the Crown Princess.
However, he has never been able to achieve his wish.
Mengyao does manage the women in the manor, but she feels embarrassed to go out because she hasn't gotten pregnant yet.
...
Zhou Jie was a restless person. She dragged Han Luoxue out, but was severely scolded by the old lady, and only then did she become obedient.
Han Luoxue frowned when she heard that Mengyao had come.
She hadn't had much contact with Mengyao, but she didn't believe that this woman was still thinking about Zhenwang.
"If she were truly that devoted or infatuated, she wouldn't have immediately agreed to become the Crown Princess."
Han Luoxue's words drew a deep look from the old lady, who was also somewhat confused: "Xue'er, what do you mean?"
"What if the Crown Prince sends her here to test us?"
A test? The old lady's expression changed; she hadn't considered this possibility.
I thought Mengyao was really here to remind me because of our past relationship, but if it was a test, the old lady carefully recalled her reaction that day, and I wonder if Mengyao had discovered anything.
"Grandma, have we sent anyone over to check?"
"It's already been arranged."
"Then send more people to keep an eye on things. Once we find Zhen Wang, we must rescue him."
Han Luoxue spoke softly, but the old lady nodded vigorously.
The Crown Prince probably sent Mengyao over to test whether the General's Mansion knew about the whereabouts of Prince Zhen.
So they did as he instructed, and once they received news, they did everything in their power to go and rescue people.
In that case, she wanted to see how the Crown Prince could possibly have any more doubts.
"I haven't heard anything about the upgrade on my end yet, and I still need more people to eat my food."
The old general had already told the old lady about the space. Upon hearing this, the old lady hurriedly asked, "Is there any other way? For example, using silver?"
Han Luoxue shook her head helplessly. This spatial system wasn't entirely free, and she hadn't asked for any money recently.
"We also distributed porridge along the way so that ordinary poor people could have food. We even left some for their village head at a low price to help as many people as possible."
"But that's not enough, Grandma. The place with the largest number of people is still the army. My brother Chen and I are discussing that after the New Year, we'll check on the armies in other places and send them a batch of grain. It would be best if we could get some silver in return, but if not, we'll consider it a donation."
Han Luoxue's words made the old lady feel very uncomfortable.
At this time, grain was extremely expensive, and prices had risen to an unbelievable level.
In the past, one tael of silver was enough for an ordinary family to live on for more than half a year. But now, one tael of silver can only buy one or two jin of grain.
Han Luoxue is still willing to help so many people for free; this girl has a really good heart.
If everyone in the world were like her, the people wouldn't be so distressed by this famine.
The key to upgrading the space is to ensure that as many people as possible have food, and it's not feasible for Han Luoxue to keep running around like this.
"Xue girl, don't worry about this for now. Let me discuss it with your grandfather."
"Grandma, if possible, let the imperial court do this."
Han Luoxue knew her own power was limited, and handing it over to the imperial court would be much more efficient. However, there were good and bad people within the court, and if she encountered greedy individuals, her grain would only benefit them.
Therefore, she still wanted to give the credit to Han Yuchen. But Han Yuchen's current situation—damn it, when will he be able to exchange for the Recovery Pill?
This space system is so unreliable.
"This matter requires further consideration."
Selfless donation? Without seeking recognition? How is that possible? If someone really did that, they wouldn't need to worry about their reputation being taken away by the Crown Prince.
That person is despicable and shameless; he really did such a thing.
Han Luoxue has already said this much, and she believes that the General's Mansion will make the wisest decision.
"I'm ready to cooperate at any time."
Han Luoxue originally wanted to stay in the General's Mansion for a few days, as her current status made it unsuitable for her to go out and wander around.
She was even more worried about running into acquaintances, so even though she had changed her appearance, she tried to avoid causing trouble. However, to her surprise, the old general contacted her that very evening.
You mean the Northwest?
Han Luoxue hadn't expected the old general to make this request. Only the four of them were in the study at that moment.
"This is too much work! Besides, the New Year is just around the corner."
The old lady spoke up in disapproval. Han Luoxue was three months pregnant, and although she was past the danger period, she still needed to rest and recuperate. The journey to the Northwest was arduous; even a normal person would be exhausted, let alone a pregnant woman like Han Luoxue.
"I know, but it's too difficult to transport grain from here to the northwest."
"Not only would it consume too much manpower and resources, but there would also be the problem of famine, and the roads would be unstable."
"If Yu Chen and Luo Xue go together, it will be much easier. Even with just the two of them, they will be faster."
The old general thought about it carefully before coming up with this idea.
"Xue'er, ask if it's possible to add another space station."
Han Yuchen also agreed, noting that there were 200,000 troops in the Northwest, more than in Yongyang.
Moreover, there are many people living nearby, and they need food even more there.
"I'll give it a try!"
Han Luoxue hurriedly tried to communicate with the space, but...
"I suspect it's price gouging."
Hearing the price mentioned by the space, Han Luoxue felt like cursing.
"How many?"
Three million taels.
A space station costs three million taels of silver? She wanted to say, why don't you just rob it?
"Let's add it." Han Yuchen didn't hesitate, and the old general nodded in agreement.
Recently, they've been cooperating with Xu San's side, providing food to the Crown Prince's people, and have earned a considerable amount of money. Add to that the General's Mansion's own resources, and 3 million taels of silver is nothing to them.
"Let's add one."
Although she agreed to add another one, Han Luoxue still needed to go there to set up the space station entrance. However, this meant she wouldn't be able to go home before the New Year.
Han Luoxue felt quite disappointed, as this was her first New Year since coming to this world.
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