Inside Qinyao Pavilion, Ning Yao unfolded the letter and read it word by word.
As time passed, her brows furrowed slightly, and her complexion did not look good.
Zhilan, who was standing nearby, asked, "Miss, what happened?"
"His Majesty's letter says that there has been a drought for years, coupled with the war in Yuecheng, and he requests my assistance."
Zhilan asked in surprise, "There's been war in Moon City?"
Ning Yao nodded: "Yes, it seems to be quite serious."
"So, what does Miss intend to do?"
Ning Yao leaned back on the chaise longue and remained silent for a long time.
"Go and call my father and second brother here, then have Ning Lang bring the harvest ledger over, but don't say anything about it."
Zhilan immediately nodded: "This servant will go right away."
After Zhilan left, Ning Yao slipped into the secret realm.
The warehouses of the Ning family manor are still empty, and the household expenses are basically managed by Ning Wenyi and his wife.
Therefore, the current food reserves in the Thousand Illusions Secret Realm are equivalent to the entire harvest of the Yan Kingdom in the past.
Even more incredibly, the Thousand Illusions Secret Realm opened a shopping mall called the Thousand Illusions Mall.
This place is full of items from my previous life; it's like a super-sized supermarket.
Not to mention grains, there was an abundance of other foods as well.
The crystal chandelier for the auction came from here.
Ning Yao had never intentionally used this online store before, but now it seems she might have to put it to good use.
There was a noise outside, so Ning Yao snapped out of her thoughts and appeared inside the house the next second.
Immediately afterwards, Zhilan pushed open the door, followed by Ning Wenyi, Ning Jin, and Ning Lang, who was carrying an account book.
"Father, Second Brother, you've arrived. Please have a seat."
As Ning Wenyi sat down, he asked, "Yaoyao, what's wrong?"
"Is something wrong at the shop?" Ning Jin asked.
Ning Yao shook her head to indicate no, then asked Ning Lang, "Did you bring them all?"
Ning Lang nodded upon hearing this, put down the thick ledger in his hand, and said, "All the records are here."
"The grain in the fields hasn't been harvested yet, but the estimated yield has been calculated and recorded in this booklet."
As Ning Lang spoke, he pulled out a slightly thinner booklet and placed it in front of Ning Yao.
Ning Yao nodded: "Okay, I understand. You can sit down and listen too."
After everyone was seated, Ning Yao began to get down to business.
"A letter has arrived from the capital, requesting our support for Moon City."
"The battle in Moon City is intense, and coupled with a year of drought, the soldiers are short of food and water, making it extremely difficult for them to persevere."
Ning Wenyi asked, "Is it a letter from His Majesty?"
Ning Yao nodded: "Mm."
"The barbarians are invading. Although our army is large, it cannot hold out for long. This drought in Yan has made many people restless."
After reading the letter, Ning Wenyi frowned, fully aware of the seriousness of the matter.
"Yaoyao, how much food do we have left?"
Ning Yao patted the ledger in her hand: "This year's new grain is all here, and we're continuing to harvest the remaining grain from the fields."
Ning Yao flipped through the account book on her phone and said, "There are 3,000 mu of rice and wheat, 2,000 mu of other crops, and another 1,000 mu of vegetables and fruits."
"And the output is not low. My idea is to keep one-tenth of it to support the opening of Ning's shops, and send the rest to Yuecheng and other places in need."
"Father, Second Brother, what are your opinions?"
Ning Wenyi fully supports Ning Yao's approach.
Ning Jin agreed, but he asked, "The battle in Yuecheng must be very chaotic there. I would like to personally escort the supplies there."
Ning Wenyi looked at him and after a long while said, "You were originally serving in the camp on the outskirts of the capital. If your whole family hadn't moved to Licheng, you should have gone to fight in the Yuecheng battle as well."
Ning Jin said, "My son thinks so too. A true man should be loyal to his emperor and defend his country, and he should go to the front lines."
Ning Wenyi patted him on the shoulder: "Alright! Dad agrees! You can talk to your mother and Lele yourself, I'm sure they won't object."
"Second brother, since you've spoken, I won't stop you. The military situation is urgent, and we may need to set off as soon as possible. Don't worry about the supplies; leave them to me."
Ning Jin smiled and said, "Alright! I'll go tell Mother and Lele right away!"
After the brief meeting, a series of instructions were issued from the inner courtyard, and the entire Ning family was once again busy.
Qizi Garden.
Shen Cile was stunned for a moment before realizing what she had just heard.
My husband is going to the battlefield.
Shen Cile pursed her lips and said, "I understand. Go ahead, the child and I will wait for you to come back safely at home."
She was a member of the Shen family, with royal blood flowing through her veins, and she knew all too well the weight of the responsibility that lay with her.
Even if it's hard to part with them, we have to consider the bigger picture.
Ning Jinzhi has no ambition for this place; she shouldn't be trapped in Licheng for the rest of her life.
Ning Jin reached out and hugged him: "You've worked hard. If you have any difficulties, just tell Third Sister. She's very capable."
Shen Cile's eyes reddened: "Okay."
Inside Shian Hall, Madam Ning said nothing, only waving her hand: "Go, I'll take care of your wife and children for you."
Soon, all the grain and fodder from the Ning family's thousand acres of fertile land were ready to be sent to Yuecheng.
Ning Yao planned to borrow troops from Lord Zhou to escort the grain, but it seemed that the emperor was certain that she would take action, and General Fu's son was also sent along with the letter.
"Young Master Fu, the journey to Moon City is long. I wish you a safe and smooth journey!"
Fu Jian turned his head to look at the woman beside him. Before this, he did not have a deep impression of the three daughters of the Duke of Zhenguo.
When His Majesty sent him to Licheng to seek help, he was still completely clueless.
But the battle in Yuecheng was critical, and my father and the soldiers were still waiting for food to save their lives.
After arriving, he realized that Licheng was not simple. In just two days, he had already discovered many secrets.
He was especially terrified by the late Empress Zhaohui and the young prince.
But his habit of keeping his emotions hidden for years allowed him to suppress his shock and quickly guess the general reason.
Then came the thousands of acres of fertile land and the truckloads of grain and fodder, which shocked him once again.
The Yan Kingdom suffered a year of drought, with no harvest anywhere, but Li City was a scene of prosperity, which was truly astonishing.
"I admire the Third Miss's righteousness." After saying that, he clasped his hands and bowed to Ning Yao.
"On behalf of the soldiers of Moon City, I thank you, Third Miss!"
"It's alright, it's what I should do."
On the other side, Ning Jin appeared in full military uniform, accompanied by members of the Ning family who came to see her off.
"I'll take good care of myself, don't worry!"
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Ning Yao handed him a jade safety buckle.
“This has been blessed by a master in the temple. It can protect you and keep you safe. Second brother must keep it with him at all times.”
Ning Yao's words were pointed, and Ning Jin instantly understood.
My sister brought him something nice.
"Okay, Second Brother will definitely keep it close to his body!" He clenched his fists and held the jade pendant tightly in his hands.
Fu Jian stepped forward and said with admiration, "Young Master Ning and the heir of Prince Duan are both men of courage and vision. This trip to Yuecheng will surely bring them great gains."
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