But thinking about it, Cangzhou City is a large city, so it's quite normal for it to have food.
However, Ning Ye didn't want Hua Yingyue and Lin Qinshu to talk too much right now. Otherwise, if these two women got together and something came up in their conversation, it would be a big problem.
“Since this is official business, Miss Yingyue, let’s go outside to talk. My wife needs to rest well during this time. Let’s talk outside.”
"Oh, Young Master Ning, are you afraid that I'll say something to Madam, which is why you don't want to talk here? But you can rest assured, we really didn't talk about anything bad just now."
Ning Ye looked at him with an expression that said, "I'd be a fool to believe you," and simply dragged Hua Yingyue away.
When Ning Ye turned back to look at Lin Qinshu as he left, he felt that there was a hint of threat in his eyes, as if to say that if she dared to do anything bad, she would be dead.
After leaving the mansion, Ning Ye sighed, "Miss Yingyue, your move really caught me off guard. Why were you in such a hurry? I'm afraid it wasn't just about the wine."
Hua Yingyue nodded and said, "I didn't come here specifically to see you. It was because that prince invited me here that I stopped by to check on you."
Ning Ye raised an eyebrow. "Would the Prince of Jingyang really go to such lengths to invite you all the way from Cangzhou City to dance?"
Hua Yingyue stretched and said, "This guy is naturally not a pervert, but the guests he's been entertaining lately have all been lecherous devils, so he specifically dragged me over here."
Upon hearing this, Ning Ye couldn't help but ponder. Hua Yingyue must have had a ulterior motive for coming to see him. If she had only come to urge him, she wouldn't have come in person.
"Oh, I wonder what kind of person is worthy of such treatment from King Jingyang."
Hua Yingyue said calmly, "If I told you that this King Jingyang might raise an army this year, what do you think about this, Young Master Ning?"
Ning Ye immediately stopped in his tracks. "Miss Yingyue, I don't know what you mean by saying this to me, and I'm not interested in it. However, sometimes you should think twice before you speak."
"Alright, stop pretending to be ignorant. Everyone knows that Prince Jingyang has big ambitions. You're a smart man, surely you know that too?"
Hua Yingyue's words still had a certain impact on Ning Ye's heart. After all, starting a rebellion was a serious crime in every dynasty.
Jingyang King has indeed always harbored ambitions, so why would he rebel this year? Could it be that he has obtained inside information?
That emperor might just pass away this year?
As if she had seen through Ning Ye's thoughts, Hua Yingyue said, "I know you probably don't believe what I'm saying, but everyone should be a sensible person, not a fool. Once King Jingyang raises his army, no one will be spared when the nest is overturned."
"Miss Yingyue, you, a mere courtesan, know far too much. I find it hard to believe that what you say is entirely true. And if you are lying to me, what will you do then?"
Hua Yingyue walked forward with light steps. "I've told you what I needed to tell you. Whether you believe me or not is up to you. I believe you're not the kind of fool who would just sit and wait to die."
Hua Yingyue arrived suddenly, and then left just as suddenly. But the news she brought left Ning Ye completely bewildered.
Late at night, Ning Ye was alone in his study, looking at the map of Cangzhou on the table. He couldn't understand what had gotten into this prince, or what gave him the confidence to do such a thing.
Cangzhou has indeed seen many incidents, but its military preparedness is still quite good. If a down-on-his-luck prince wanted to raise an army here, the danger would be immense. However, what Hua Yingyue said seemed to be true.
After all, Ning Ye had already seen from the previous events that this prince was definitely not a peaceful person, and now, with his sudden uprising, no one could say for sure whether it was possible.
Ning Ye didn't know exactly when the other side would launch their rebellion, but it certainly wasn't imminent. Otherwise, Hua Yingyue wouldn't have come to tell him, and in such a nonchalant manner. So, the other side might need some time to prepare, which would give Ning Ye some breathing room.
The remaining question is what Hua Yingyue actually wants to gain from this.
If she were merely a courtesan, Hua Yingyue wouldn't have such a keen sense of smell in this area. This means that she must have another identity. Of course, Ning Ye had already made this assumption from the beginning. After all, it would be quite difficult for a weak woman to easily control a huge business.
On this map, Ning Ye could basically determine that all the major roads in Cangzhou were tightly controlled by the military governor of Cangzhou.
This presents a great challenge for the prince. However, the prince still chose cavalry, which means that there is something that Ning Ye has not noticed. But no matter how Ning Ye looks at it, he still finds it difficult to find out what has been overlooked.
Having just suffered a loss, Ning Ye had no choice but to expand his army once again. After all, Hua Yingyue was right; when it came to revenge, there was no room for tact. Any place could become the target of that prince, and once an army was raised, no one could escape unscathed.
Fortunately, Ning Ye resumed conscription the next day. When the imperial court came to conscript soldiers, everyone would resist, but Ning Ye was completely different. After he issued the recruitment notice, countless people were eager to squeeze in.
Because Ning Ye's treatment was so good, it was enough to ensure that his family would have enough to eat and wear even after his death. If he hadn't died, the difference between his life before and after joining the army would have been like heaven and earth, and he wouldn't even want to look at him.
This can be considered a characteristic of the Chinese nation. They basically don't care whether they will die or not, but only whether their death is worthwhile. As long as they die a worthy death, this group of people can show you unparalleled fighting power.
Ning Ye also succeeded in expanding his troops to five hundred men. Although they were not formally organized, they were still trained. When the prince rebelled, it wouldn't be a problem to pull them out.
Ning Ye was working tirelessly to make the wine he had promised Hua Yingyue. After all, supporting so many people would suddenly put a lot of pressure on him. Although Ning Ye had many businesses that made him money, he also had many places where he had to spend money.
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