The carriage arrived at the Treasure House, Fen Ling jumped down first, followed by Su Rong.
Ye Qiuying’s eyes widened as she looked at Su Rong seemingly about to say something, but suddenly remembering Ye Guixue beside her, she immediately covered her mouth.
Amused by her antics, Su Rong reached into the carriage and lifted her down, placing her on the ground.
Ye Qiuying blushed as she obediently thanked her, "Thank you, Sister Su Qi."
Pinching her face, Su Rong’s voice held a trace of laughter, "No need for formalities."
Ye Guixue, with a smile, exited the carriage and said, "Let’s go!" After that, the group of four people headed into the Treasure Pavilion.
The Treasure Pavilion was elegant and delicate with exceptionally high prices, serving as one of Capital City’s high-end private restaurants. Therefore, not many people came for lunch, keeping it tranquil.
Once they were in a private room, a young waiter brought them a menu, which Ye Guixue naturally handed to Su Rong.
She accepted it and quickly scanned through, ordered two dishes, then passed it back to him.
Ye Guixue smiled and passed the menu to Fen Ling.
Fen Ling grinned, accepting it, "Thank you, Second Young Master Ye."
He too ordered two dishes and passed the menu back to Ye Guixue.
Ye Guixue placed the menu before Ye Qiuying.
With wide eyes, she spent a long time scrutinizing the menu, seemingly having trouble deciding, and then passed it back to Ye Guixue.
Ye Guixue held back a laugh, reexamined it for a moment, named four dishes to the waiter who walked away, laughing merrily.
As they were left alone, Ye Guixue asked in a low voice, "When are you planning to set off for Nanchu?"
She replied, "I will help the Crown Prince overthrow the court’s current state, sort out the Crown Prince and the second prince, so that the Emperor realizes that only by leaving things to Yan Huisheng Daliang can thrive. Only then would I set off to Nanchu."
Ye Guixue held back his laughter, "That might take a while."
"Hmm, it won’t be soon. Is the King of Nanchu in a rush?" Su Rong raised her brows.
Shaking his head, Ye Guixue replied, "Not particularly. But the King’s health is of concern, and he hopes the princess will return as soon as possible. Even without your assistance, Yan Huisheng, the Crown Prince of Daliang, can achieve what he wants. It’s just a matter of time."
"Indeed, but that could take time and take a toll as well." Su Rong stated, "I was born and raised in Daliang. I wish for Daliang’s prosperity and a wise ruler to lead. It’s inevitable that Daliang and Dawei will war someday. I do not wish for Daliang to be drained of power and be defenseless against Dawei like before."
Ye Guixue nodded, sighing lightly, "However, the Nanchu court is also complicated and not entirely promising. The more we postpone, the riskier it gets."
She replied: "You can go back first. At most, it will take half a year, or as little as two or three months before I set off for Nanchu. It won’t be long. Tell the King of Nanchu to take care of himself. I can’t have him breaking down while waiting for me."
Ye Guixue coughed, "That is..."
She laughed, "What, I dare say it, but you don’t dare to relay the message?"
Shaking his head, Ye Guixue said, "Not exactly."
He also laughed a bit, "If His Majesty sees that I’ve returned alone without bringing you back, he’ll be very disappointed."
"He’s endured for five years already. A few more months wouldn’t hurt." Su Rong was not worried, "Besides, I’ve already agreed with the Crown Prince. We’ll cooperate and once things settle down, he’ll assist me."
Together with Yan Huisheng, they aimed to support and protect each other in the future. As for the humiliation from Dawei, Yan Huisheng would surely retaliate, and she would also avenge her mother for the forced marriage.
The waiter brought their teas and snacks, and the pair ceased their conversation.
After the waiter left, Ye Qiuying tugged at Ye Guixue’s sleeve and asked, "Uncle, can I go back home with Sister Su Qi when the time comes?"
Shaking his head, Ye Guixue replied, "You’ll have to stay in Daliang for a long time, at least a year."
Ye Qiuying’s face fell.
Pinching her face, Su Rong comforted, "It’s only a year, it’ll pass quickly. You can’t follow me, it’s too dangerous where I’m going."
She couldn’t guarantee that she could completely protect a child throughout a lengthy journey.
Ye Qiuying nodded obediently, "When I left home, my grandmother told me to behave well. I’ll be obedient."
"You don’t have to be too obedient. If you’re unhappy living in the Duke Residence after your uncle and I leave, go find Duanhua at the Princess Residence." Su Rong suggested, "as the eldest granddaughter of the Ye residence, no one would dare bully you."
Ye Qiuying obediently replied with a simple "mm-hmm."
Ye Guixue said, "I initially planned to stay in the Capital City for a month, waiting for you to settle things here, then leave with you. Since you have no plans to leave with me, I’ll return first after a month."
Su Rong nodded, "Okay."
The waiter brought the dishes one after another, filling the table with color, aroma and taste, making it very appetizing.
Fen Ling ate the most satisfied. After eating, he put down his chopsticks and suggested to Su Rong, "Sister, we can let some of our people go first with Second Young Master Ye to Nanchu, and set up the shops. We can’t keep transporting silver from Daliang."
After he finished speaking, he asked Ye Guixue, "Second Young Master Ye, is the treasury of Nanchu Country plentiful?"
Ye Guixue shook his head, "Not particularly."
"I figured, the Nangong Family has held power in Nanchu for decades, with the in-laws meddling in politics, exploiting their influence, and amassing wealth. They don’t serve the country or the people, how could the treasury be full?" Fen Ling asked again, "What about the Ye Family?"
Ye Guixue looked somewhat ashamed, "The Ye Family doesn’t follow the Nangong Family’s example, and naturally doesn’t possess mountains of gold and silver."
"What about the Nanchu King’s private treasury?" Fen Ling asked again.
Ye Guixue shook his head, "I’m not sure about that, but even if His Majesty’s private treasury is rich, it is limited."
Fen Ling understood and looked at Su Rong, "Sister, do you think I’m right?"
"Yes, you’re right." Su Rong looked at him approvingly, "You should write to Fang Yue, and have him take people..." She paused for a moment, questioning Ye Guixue, "Let’s make an arrangement for a place where our people can wait for you. After a month, lead them to Nanchu. Once in Nanchu, if they are constrained by others and unable to act freely, you can provide assistance. If they are not bullied and not struggling for survival, you don’t have to worry about them, just let them figure things out on their own."
Ye Guixue nodded in agreement, "Okay."
They finished their meal and discussed nearly everything. The party of four then left the Treasure House.
Ye Guixue asked, "Do you want to go somewhere else? Or shall I take you all home?"
Su Rong thought for a moment and said to Ye Guixue, "I spent half the day listening to the book and I’m tired. Take us home first, and how about going out of the city tomorrow? Both of us haven’t been around the Capital City of Daliang, we can go together."
Ye Guixue smiled, "Okay."
The four of them got in the carriage, and had a smooth journey back to the Shen Residence.
As Fen Ling and Su Rong got out of the carriage, Su Rong looked at Ye Qiuying and asked, "Do you want to stay the night with me?"
Ye Qiuying, considering it seriously like a little adult, shook her head and obediently said, "Sister Su Qi has had a tiring day, I won’t disturb you, I’ll visit another day."
"Okay." Su Rong waved with a smile.
As the carriage departed, Su Rong and Fen Ling entered the Shen Residence.
Fen Ling whispered to Su Rong, "Mistress, I found out that Second Young Master Ye is actually quite a nice guy. Not to mention his polite manners, he also listens to you in everything."
He came to Daliang with the king’s order, and the Nanchu King must have given him an absolute command to bring back the princess. However, after hearing Su Rong’s words, he agreed without forcing her to explain further.
He’s decisive, understanding, and has a good sense of propriety, which is rare indeed.
Su Rong nodded, "Yes, he is the husband that the Nanchu King has groomed to be perfect for me over many years. Of course, he is excellent."
Fen Ling sighed, "He must’ve paid a lot."
Su Rong responded with an agreement, "Indeed!"
If he hadn’t paid significantly, he wouldn’t have the ability to obtain the Tiger Talisman that commands one hundred thousand troops during the turmoil in the Nanchu military.
In the carriage heading to the Duke Residence, Ye Qiuying was also discussing Su Rong with Ye Guixue, "Uncle, Sister Su Qi likes you a lot!"
Ye Guixue turned to look at her, smiled and asked, "How do you know?"
"She’s very nice to me, and she doesn’t treat you like an outsider either." Ye Qiuying said quietly, "Besides, today the Young Master Zhou of Duke Residence and her brother were all in the private room upstairs. Even the Duanhua Princess went there, but Sister Su Qi didn’t visit, and didn’t even see Young Master Zhou or say a word to him."
Ye Guixue, with a faint fluctuation in his eyes, touched her forehead, "You’re a little cunning one!"
Ye Qiuying responded with a ’Hmm’, covering her forehead, "Uncle, should you have left early? If you leave, what if someone takes her away and she doesn’t go to Nanchu?"
Ye Guixue laughed, "That won’t happen."
Ye Qiuying pouted, "Really? She isn’t like any of the noble ladies I’ve seen. She doesn’t put on airs in front of you. She is excellent, you see it, and others can see it."
Ye Guixue affirmed, "She won’t."
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