Chapter 343 Changing the Itinerary
Daiyu ignored him and turned to ask Yuan Hongqu.
"Granny, our itinerary for tomorrow is to go to the foot of the snow mountain, which was originally planned for one day. But everyone is very curious about the snow mountain, so could we add another day? Would that be troublesome?"
She was eager to leave the tribe and found the sight of the Second Prince utterly repulsive.
"The itinerary was set a long time ago, but the snow mountain area didn't prepare any supplies for our overnight stay. I'm afraid it will be difficult to coordinate for such a large group in a short time. Besides, the temperature there is much lower than elsewhere, and it will be very cold at night. We're traveling in the summer, and we didn't bring any warm clothes."
While Yuan Hongqu was still pondering, Mi Ling, after considering her options, spoke first.
Daiyu frowned, her beautiful eyebrows furrowing. Did she really have to live in this tribe?
“It’s not that there’s no way, just go tomorrow.” Yuan Hongqu thought of the border camp not far from here, where the military tents were specially designed to keep out the cold, and their ordinary tents could not compare.
Furthermore, we can borrow some supplies from the military camp and repay them three times the amount upon returning to Beijing; I believe they will not refuse.
The Ministry of War owes a favor to the Women's Academy, especially since the border troops here mostly use crossbows that have been improved by the Women's Academy, and in several battles, their attacks on the enemy have been almost overwhelming.
When the General Zhenbei, who was stationed here, returned to the capital to report on his duties, he made a special trip to see Yuan Hongqu.
Before this study tour, Yuan Hongqu sent a letter to General Zhenbei, explaining the details of the trip and asking for his help should any difficulties arise.
The General of Zhenbei replied and readily agreed.
This is one of the reasons why Yuan Hongqu has such confidence.
Seeing that the three of them were already planning to change their grassland activities for the day after tomorrow to the snow-capped mountains after just a few words, the Second Prince became anxious.
“Princess Lin, Lord Yuan, our tribe has handled the visiting delegation flawlessly these past few days, without the slightest hint of disrespect. The snow-capped mountains are barren and offer little to see; perhaps we should proceed with the original itinerary…”
"You've only been here a few days, and you haven't remembered much of the beautiful scenery, but you've certainly witnessed a lot of your family's mess. Second Prince, you've taken on this assignment, and officially we have the Emperor's decree. All matters concerning the study tour are to be handled by officials along the way, who are required to act expediently and provide support and cooperation. Are you going to disobey the imperial edict?!"
The Second Prince broke out in a cold sweat again. He had thought the child was just an ordinary kid, but why did this kid always say the most hurtful things?
Logically speaking, he and Princess Daiyu were not in the same system at all, and neither of them could control the other. However, the Second Prince had a misconception that Princess Lin had so much backing, and that he, a lowly prince from the grasslands, was far inferior to her.
Before he could even wipe the sweat from his brow, Daiyu spoke again.
"Leaving aside official matters, let's talk about the private business. Our study tour group has incurred considerable expenses every day on your grasslands. When we signed the agreement, the hospitality fee we paid you was not low at all. We're not here for free; we paid money. But what have you presented to us? I think you've deliberately come to make things difficult for us!" Daiyu said irritably.
The original agreement, as well as the prices involved, were all drafted by Daiyu and several other initiators through meticulous research and data collection.
The accommodation and catering standards are set according to the prices of the most luxurious inns in the capital.
Considering the scarcity of supplies on the grasslands and the large number of people they had, they were given an extra 20%.
When the price was initially quoted to the Second Prince, the people who came to discuss it later described how the Second Prince's eyes practically lit up after hearing what the accountant said.
It's clear that they can make a considerable profit from this price.
Moreover, there was yesterday's grassland market, where the students bought quite a lot of things. He saw the Second Prince's smile at the time, which he couldn't suppress, clearly indicating that he had also made a considerable profit at the market.
"Princess Lin, how could this be?" the Second Prince hurriedly explained.
"This is a complete misunderstanding. As you said, your arrival has brought benefits to the grasslands. You are our gods of wealth. How can we let our gods of wealth cause us trouble?"
"The reception was indeed impeccable, but your daughter first tripped Princess Lin during her horse race, almost injuring her. Then she came to our camp to cause trouble for no reason. If she really has a grudge against my student and wants to seek revenge, I can understand her." Yuan Hongqu stared straight at the Second Prince.
“Actually, even if someone wants revenge, it should be me who goes to her!” Liu Qianrou flicked the nine-section whip in her hand.
The whip struck the grass, sending grass clippings flying and exposing the bare soil.
The Second Prince quietly moved a little further away, fearing that Liu Qianrou would lash him with her whip again.
Fortunately, Liu Qianrou only lashed out once before pulling the whip back and wrapping it around her wrist.
The Second Prince still didn't understand why the woman and Wuzhu had fought, but he dared not ask too many questions, fearing he would have to clean up the mess himself.
He probably knew what kind of person Wu Zhu was. If someone could find this place to seek revenge, then Wu Zhu was just unlucky and had no one else to blame!
"Lord Yuan, please reconsider. The activities we've arranged for the day after tomorrow will definitely be a refreshing experience for you." The Second Prince turned to Yuan Hongqu and pleaded with her to change her mind.
He realized that Princess Lin only listened to Lord Yuan, but Lord Yuan also completely indulged Princess Lin.
However, Princess Lin was too clever and difficult to coax.
Perhaps we should try to persuade Lord Yuan from a rational perspective.
After all, there's really nothing to see below the snow-capped mountains.
“If that’s the case, then we’ll make arrangements when we get back. Our schedule can be adjusted, and the duration can be adjusted as well. We came out to relax, and when we get back, we don’t want to hear about your family’s affairs anymore.” Yuan Hongqu didn’t give a definitive answer, leaving the Second Prince a chance.
The Second Prince was terrified that if he failed in his mission, the pressure from all sides would be enough to bury him alive.
Princess Lin herself held a high official rank, and the other girls were not ordinary people either.
"Hehe, as for these kinds of domestic matters, we students are well-informed. Who doesn't have some problems at home? If you encounter these kinds of things at home, and then you go out and encounter these kinds of things, who wouldn't be annoyed!" Mi Ling said, revealing the truth in one sentence.
The Second Prince understood this time and secretly resolved that he must not allow anything else to disturb his mood.
The study tour group is going to the snow mountain tomorrow. What can I do to make a good impression?
The Second Prince was lost in thought, completely unaware that the people around him had gradually dispersed.
Wuzhu was taken to the stable, where the veterinarian bandaged her wounds.
She lay motionless on the haystack in the stable, her arm, which had been dangling down that afternoon, now completely immobile.
The veterinarian couldn't examine her to see what was wrong, as there wasn't a single injury to be found...
Yinduo left with Daiyu, while Yuan Hongqu, Mi Ling, and the others went back to the tent to discuss changing the trip to the snow mountain to two days and the difficulties they would face during that time.
However, no difficulty could deter Yuan Hongqu. To ensure everything went smoothly, she sent someone to the military camp again that very night with the token.
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