No one knew who the person upstairs was, nor did they know what Ye Cunsi said to that person after going up.
Everything seemed to happen in an instant, suddenly happening and suddenly ending. Before anyone could react, Yun Zhuo and Ye Qingxue had already led Ye Cunsi out of the bookstore.
Once inside the carriage, Ye Qingxue asked, "Why did His Highness Prince Jing suddenly appear at the bookstore entrance?"
According to her understanding, Yun Zhuo should be very busy right now.
"I wanted to ask you to introduce me to a key person in charge of grain transport, but the people at your residence said you went out shopping. I'm going to try my luck." Yun Zhuo glanced at Ye Cunsi: "As it turns out, I'm very lucky."
Ye Qingxue said, "Cunsi is even luckier."
Seeing that Ye Cunsi's ears were still a little red, she asked, "Was that Miss Lan upstairs just now?"
Ye Cunsi asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Instead of answering, Ye Qingxue asked, "What did you say to her that made your ears so red?"
What did he say? Even now, Ye Cunsi still felt like he was dreaming. Yes, what did he just say?
He actually said to Miss Lan, "Once I successfully transport the grain back, I will go to the Lan family to ask for your hand in marriage! Are you willing?"
He saw Miss Lan's eyes widen and her mouth gape open, looking utterly shocked, completely unprepared for him to say such a thing.
Ye Cunsi felt at the time...
Oh no, I think I was being too forward with her.
So, without waiting for Miss Lan's reply, he turned around and went downstairs.
Could Miss Lan think that he wanted to marry her out of pity because her reputation was ruined?
Ye Cunsi scratched his head, beginning to regret it. He didn't know why he had such an impulse.
In that instant, he felt he had "stood up" and could be a person with dignity, and that gave him that courage.
Damn it!
Ye Qingxue waited for his reply for a long time, but she saw his expression changing constantly. She exchanged a glance with Yun Zhuo, and the two understood each other without saying a word.
For the rest of the journey, Yun Zhuo explained the importance of this grain transport to Ye Cunsi.
He also added: "After the grain is delivered, we will hold a grand celebration in the local area, so that the people of the Heavenly Eagle Holy Kingdom and the people on our border will know that the grain from the Great Zhou has been delivered!"
Ye Qingxue added, "In this way, even if the Heavenly Eagle Holy Kingdom wanted to renege on their promise and falsely accuse us of not delivering the grain, they would have no chance. Moreover, they would have no reason to attack us from the south, and would be without a legitimate cause."
Ye Cunsi felt more and more that this task was arduous, and he also felt more and more that his existence was valuable.
Perhaps what he said to Miss Lan today wasn't abrupt. He really can "stand up" and be a true man, and ask her for her hand in marriage!
"Okay!" Ye Cunsi nodded solemnly!
For the people of Great Zhou, for Yun Zhuo's approval, for his sister's trust, for himself, and for the possible future he and Miss Lan might have! He nodded solemnly!
That was how the matter was settled.
For the next few days, Ye Cunsi worked with Yun Zhuo, leaving early and returning late every day.
Outside, rumors about Yun Zhuo were rampant.
"It was agreed that 100,000 shi of grain would be sent to the Heavenly Eagle Holy Kingdom when Princess Lingyang arrived in the capital. Now that Prince Jing has reduced it to 50,000 shi, it will surely displease the Heavenly Eagle King! I'm afraid the Heavenly Eagle Iron Cavalry will march south soon!"
"If the two countries go to war, then the culprit will surely be Prince Jing! How can he be so indifferent to the peace between the two countries? How can he be so indifferent to the lives of the people and soldiers on the border! He is too cruel!"
"Not only that, Prince Jing even swore that there would be floods in the sixth month of the Great Zhou Dynasty! Now that the weather is favorable, do you think that's possible?"
"Because the Empress stopped him, he caused her to be confined to her quarters!"
"When Prince Jing was the crown prince, he was falsely accused and lost his innocence, causing bloodshed in the Eastern Palace. He must harbor resentment. Now that he has returned to the palace and been enfeoffed as Prince Jing, is he here for revenge? He wants to kill us!"
Such words are spread everywhere.
Even Yun Zhuo himself heard about it, but he didn't react and continued to busy himself with his work.
However, Pan Yuanzhou, General Lan, and Prince Yu couldn't help but come to find him.
Pan Yuanzhou earnestly advised, "Even if Princess Lingyang is truly at fault, she shouldn't be making a fuss about the grain. If the grain quota is set at 100,000 shi, then it should be 100,000 shi. Prince Jing, haven't you seen what people outside are saying about you now!"
Yun Zhuo said, "This is the Prince of Ding's method, we don't need to pay attention to it. If we ignore the June floods because of the Prince of Ding's powerful methods, we will be plunging the people of our Great Zhou into misery."
Prince Yu asked, "How can you be so sure there will be floods in June, and what if there aren't?"
Yun Zhuo remained silent for a moment, then looked up at the sky: "If not, then the whole world will rejoice."
Prince Yu: "...But you've earned a reputation for swearing against the Great Zhou, and even your father, the Emperor, won't let you off the hook then!"
Yun Zhuo remained silent.
General Lan immediately retorted angrily, "Your Highness! The lives of soldiers on the frontier are not a game! If the enemy really attacks, can you bear the responsibility?"
Yun Zhuo looked north, his eyes narrowing slightly: "It was all Princess Lingyang's fault. If they start a war because I cut back on food supplies, I will fight them!"
Prince Yu, General Lan, and Pan Yuanzhou exchanged a glance and stopped trying to persuade him.
...
Prince Ding, Yunchi, went to the royal villa, where Princess Lingyang would stay until the grand wedding.
Yunchi sent her many beautiful clothes and delicious food.
After the two sat down in the courtyard, Yun Chi dismissed everyone and then took the initiative to bring up the matter of the side hall a few days ago.
"My mother was framed by Prince Jing and Ye Qingxue. Prince Jing didn't want to marry you, nor did he want to send 100,000 shi of grain to the Heavenly Eagle Holy Kingdom, so he did this. We really couldn't guard against it. They are too insidious."
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