Just then, the Zhou family suddenly started selling fruit. This solved his immediate problem.
"No, our family will go with you tomorrow."
If the fruit they were talking about was really that good, he had a feeling he was about to strike it rich.
Ideally, we should establish a long-term partnership with the Zhou family.
The young eunuch nodded quickly upon hearing this.
They had also anticipated that the Zhou family's business would be very successful. After all, they were the only one of their kind in the entire capital.
But when they actually saw the crowds three or four deep, they were stunned.
After finally squeezing his way to the front of the crowd, the head steward didn't look at the grain, but instead suspiciously examined the fresh fruits that he recognized or didn't recognize.
He recognized most fruits. But what was that yellow thing?
While others might not recognize the Grand Steward, Zhou Yuan did.
He hurriedly squeezed through the crowd, approached the chief steward, and said with a smile, "Shall we talk inside?"
Seeing Zhou Yuan's perceptiveness, the chief steward nodded in agreement, and the three of them entered the room.
The onlookers looked at the two people who had just spoken with puzzlement.
I don't know their identities, but since the eldest son of the Zhou family personally received them, their identities must be quite extraordinary.
Zhou Yuan had various fruits brought in, so that they could try them first.
Once inside, he didn't say much, but simply cut it open and handed it to the head steward.
Don't underestimate him; he's the top procurement officer in the palace, and there's a lot of money to be made from him.
What good food hasn't the Grand Steward eaten? But this is truly the first time I've tried it. It's juicy and tastes good too.
He nodded in agreement and went to try the watermelon.
"Young Master Zhou, how much fruit do you have, and how long can it last?"
The head steward ate to his heart's content. With these fruits, he could finally report back.
"To be honest, I can't supply this for very long. I got it from a friend. I'll have to ask her for the exact amount."
"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Young Master Zhou. But as you know, we need quite a lot. If you can only provide a small quantity, then please don't order any more for now."
Zhou Yuan nodded; he naturally understood this principle.
After seeing off the Grand Eunuch, he naturally asked for some to take back to the palace so that the masters there could have a taste.
These fruits are of such high quality that even in a normal year, let alone during times of famine when everything is scarce, they would be considered excellent.
I wonder where the Zhou family found all this. If possible...
The chief steward's eyes darkened. With such a good connection, he would feel more at ease keeping it in his own hands.
Zhou Yuan was unaware of his thoughts, but even if he had, he wouldn't have cared. How could a mere palace steward possibly break up his relationship with Han Luoxue?
By this time, Zhou Yuan had long forgotten that he had looked down on Han Luoxue for being a country girl.
The Zhou family's shop has made a killing these past two days, and he was so excited that he didn't know what to say at night.
Han Yuchen, on the other hand, remained calm. After Han Yuchen finished speaking excitedly, he said in a low voice, "We're about to leave."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan's expression immediately changed.
Making money has been so easy lately that he's forgotten they won't be staying here for long.
Of course, he also knew that this was just a small matter for him; what Han Yuchen needed to do next was the big thing.
"Are you...are you sure?"
He asked uneasily, and Han Yuchen nodded, "Otherwise what?"
“If I go there like this, I can disguise myself as a grain merchant, and they might not recognize me.”
Zhou Yuan thought about it and realized that he was also worried about the other side.
"Why don't we leave all the food over there?"
Whether they make money or not is irrelevant; their maternal grandparents' side is more important.
"No need, we still have some."
A faint smile appeared on Han Yuchen's face as he looked at Han Luoxue with sparkling eyes. Zhou Yuan felt a pang of envy at his expression.
"Han Yuchen, that's enough. Is it just because I don't have a fiancée?"
Zhou Yuan was older than Han Yuchen, but his family were merchants, not officials, so he was stuck in a limbo and didn't want to settle for less.
However, his family kept urging him to get married, which made him feel upset whenever he heard it.
"If you're so capable, then find yourself a fiancée!"
Han Yuchen glanced at him, and Zhou Yuan immediately fell silent. If there was a woman as good as Han Luoxue, it seemed that he might as well give it a try.
Zhou Yuan no longer dared to look down on Han Luoxue, the country girl, because she was his lucky charm.
"By the way, there are a lot of people exchanging items. Should you take inventory of the items or exchange them for something else?"
Zhou Yuan didn't want to take advantage of Han Luoxue; he knew her family was from the village and had a hard life.
"If you have a house, then make it convenient!"
The items are nice, but nothing compares to the value of a house in the capital.
She also wants to bring her parents to live in Beijing in the future.
Besides, houses are cheap to buy now, and prices will definitely rise after the famine is over.
"Okay, I'll take a look!"
Exchanging grain for money is a small amount, and no one would directly mortgage their house.
He'll have someone inquire tomorrow if there are any houses available.
"By the way, how much exactly can you provide? The Grand Eunuch from the palace came over today and wanted some fruit."
As soon as Zhou Yuan finished speaking, Han Yuchen's gaze turned cold.
Han Luoxue sensed it, but didn't know why he was angry.
Is there anything wrong with the Emperor wanting fruit?
"Hey, don't be angry. They might not even know they're short of things over there."
Han Luoxue was unaware, but Zhou Yuan knew.
That person in the palace is really something. Right now, there's a shortage of food and supplies over there, and the soldiers stationed on the frontier are struggling to get enough to eat, yet the palace is still going to the trouble of finding fruit.
Will people die if they don't eat fruit?
No, but can a soldier survive without food?
This is what angered Han Yuchen. Even if he is crippled, isn't the territory his maternal grandfather guarded still his territory?
He can let the princes fight amongst themselves, but he shouldn't ignore the lives of the soldiers.
"snort."
"Bring out everything you can."
Han Yuchen said, and Han Luoxue nodded. It would take them some time to get there, and they could produce a lot along the way.
[In this space, I'm selling grain to the soldiers at the border. This is a great thing for the people, but will it increase production?]
Han Luoxue felt that those few doubling cards were simply not enough.
There are just too many soldiers over there.
She wouldn't sell it there for the current price; she wouldn't feel right about charging such a high price.
She even considered giving them some for free.
Although it was for Han Yuchen, it was also for the people.
[Before the host departs, clear the space's inventory. After the departure, an exception can be made to increase the space's inventory fivefold, but this can only be used for soldiers stationed on the frontier.]
Two chances can be given away!
"Wow, this is great!" Han Luoxue suddenly realized that she had been too honest in the past and should have communicated with the space more often.
[I'm worried about my parents back home; they can't stay on the frontier indefinitely. However, I can only leave a limited amount of food, and I won't be able to provide them with food when I return. Is there any way to resolve this?]
Han Luoxue knew that they had it the hardest, having left their homes and facing the constant threat of war.
If you still can't get enough to eat, the result will be...
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