"Where's the cotton?" Chen Luyang was somewhat skeptical.
Since both of these items were essential supplies at the start of the war, I don't know how my sister knew about them, but I always felt that they were related to this matter.
"I want to make money."
"real?"
"Money is never a burden, but without it, you can hardly move an inch."
"......"
Chen Luyang still seemed somewhat disbelieving. He could sense that his sister was hiding something from him. Now that there were no outsiders around, he was determined to find out. He absolutely could not let his sister be taken advantage of, nor could he allow her to go astray.
In the end, Chen Siyuan couldn't withstand her older brother's gaze and could only lower her head.
“I have observed that there will be flooding in our southern city today. The houses where the people live are all downstream, so once it happens, they will be the most severely affected.”
"impossible."
"Nothing is impossible." She could never forget what she had experienced in her past life.
In her previous life, she witnessed all of this without feeling anything. Now that she's been reborn, her perspective is different, and her thoughts are different as well.
"Even if what I said isn't true, you've seen it yourself: merchants are colluding to suppress grain prices, so ordinary people won't get good prices if they want to sell."
"Are you really?"
"Whether what I said is true or not, our actions have solved their immediate problem."
"Then why did you say that...?"
Chen Siyuan leaned close to her elder brother's ear and whispered a reminder, "Brother, all contact with the capital has been cut off recently, and even the business you're currently handling has been temporarily suspended." Having said this, she couldn't say anything more.
Saying too much might not be a good thing.
There are many things she should keep to herself; there's no need to implicate her older brother.
They are located far away in the southern part of the city, far from the capital. Even if a war breaks out, it shouldn't have a significant impact on the southern part of the city.
Seeing his sister's appearance, Chen Luyang said nothing and quickly left.
The Chen family's house was in a bit of a mess by evening.
Tao Yifan arrived.
He went directly to the old lady, and soon Lin Ma, who was by the old lady's side, came to invite Chen Siyuan.
Upon hearing the news, Chunlan and Chunping didn't think much of it.
Since Madam Liu knows Tao Yifan, it makes sense for her to seek out the eldest daughter.
Others don't think that's the case.
They felt that their good fortune was approaching.
Many people were happy for Chen Siyuan.
No matter what happens, nothing can stop the marriage between the Tao and Chen families.
When Chen Xin heard what had happened at home, he rushed back and found Chen Siyuan had gone to Xiaju.
At first, she didn't think much of it, but later, when she learned from her maid that Tao Yifan had arrived, she couldn't sit still anymore.
She quickly made up an excuse to go to Xiaju, but to her surprise, she was blocked at the gate and couldn't even enter the courtyard.
I hate them to death.
It's all because of that bitch Chen Siyuan. If it weren't for her, my mother wouldn't have gone to the manor. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have had such a difficult journey.
He harbored even more resentment.
Chen Siyuan, you want to marry into the Tao family? Dream on.
At this time, many people did not know that after Chen Siyuan entered Xia Ju, she was quickly taken away by Tao Yifan.
The so-called summer retreat was just a pretext.
Tao Yifan led Chen Siyuan out through the back door and quickly drove away in a carriage.
The darkness provided the best cover, and no one noticed anything amiss.
The old lady watched her granddaughter leave with the man, her heart filled with unease.
I don't know if I made the wrong decision.
This matter concerns the granddaughter's reputation. Even with the engagement in place, it's not good for her reputation.
Seeing the old lady's uneasy look, Lin Ma stepped forward and said, "Madam, Chunlan and Chunping are with you, so they should be fine."
Let's hope so!
Meanwhile, Chen Siyuan, sitting in the carriage, frowned deeply upon hearing Tao Yifan's words.
It was highly inappropriate for Tao Yifan to bring himself to the Tao family without a formal invitation.
"Don't worry, Madam Liu just wants to talk to you, she doesn't mean anything else."
"No other meaning?" With that kind of status and the ruthlessness that followed, how could that be described as having no other meaning?
"Are you sure you're not sending me to my death?" Chen Siyuan asked without any curiosity.
Tao Yifan's expression was somewhat unnatural. He knew perfectly well that he had just arranged for Madam Liu to stay at the Tao family home, and she specifically requested to see Chen Siyuan, leaving him with no choice.
Who could blame him when Lady Liu was the woman the Third Prince cared about most?
If they succeed, Lady Liu's status will be incredibly high, especially since her son will be the future crown prince.
Thinking about this gives me a headache.
Why take such a detour, going all the way to the south of the city?
This is a critical moment. Don't you know that leaving the capital means you could die at any moment?
For the first time, Tao Yifan began to doubt whether it was the right thing for him to do to assist the Third Prince.
Does a prince who can't even control the women around him really have that ability?
The two arrived at the Tao family home in an awkward atmosphere.
Tao Yifan has already dealt with the Tao family. Chen Siyuan went in wearing a straw hat, so no one should notice.
Tao Yifan escorted Song Chen Siyuan to the courtyard where Madam Liu lived. The old woman was already waiting at the door. Upon seeing Chen Siyuan arrive, she immediately bowed.
"Greetings, Miss Chen."
Chen Siyuan had a long face the whole way, but fortunately, she didn't show any displeasure to the servants and instead smiled slightly.
"Miss Chen, this way please." The old woman treated her with great courtesy.
Chen Siyuan's heart skipped a beat. She turned her head and glanced at Tao Yifan standing next to her. If she died today, she would haunt this man even as a ghost.
Tao Yifan watched Chen Siyuan's retreating figure as she went inside.
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