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"The conditions for farming are poor; crops cannot grow, and the harvest is meager. The common people can only fill their stomachs halfway, so a large number of soldiers there cannot obtain food and must rely on the court," her return made the Emperor value her greatly. He confided many matters to her, which left her feeling somewhat lost.
If it was indeed the Emperor who wanted her father's life back then, he should be indifferent and resistant towards her now... But he treated her the same as before, with even more affection, which filled her with guilt. She felt self-reproach for doubting and suspecting the Emperor.
Qing Luan did not know the turmoil in Yun Yiqing's heart. After listening to her words, she cast a suspicious glance at her and pondered, "Have you tried planting Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes?" These crops were already being cultivated in the south, and their growing conditions were not as harsh as those for grains, so she thought it was worth a try.
"No, the Emperor has said that people in the north plant rice, but the harvest is poor, which is quite troubling," she knew that Qing Luan had people plant large fields of Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes; she just didn't have such a grand vision to think about planting them in the north.
"Then let's give it a try," Qing Luan said, suddenly energized as if she had been injected with enthusiasm. "I will provide the seeds and send some knowledgeable people to help with planting. This way, not only will those soldiers benefit, but the common people will also have better days without worrying about going hungry."
"Will it really work?" Yun Yiqing hesitated, unsure about this unfamiliar territory.
"Sister Yun, to be honest with you, if this weren't about the safety of the common people and the court, I wouldn't be so generous as to share this opportunity for profit with them... In my past temperament, I would seize this golden opportunity for myself, controlling all the grain in the north. You know I have that capability!" Her calm tone left Yun Yiqing silent.
Meeting Qing Luan's sincere gaze, Yun Yiqing bit her lip and nodded. "Alright, I will speak to the Emperor. If he is unwilling, then you can send people from the Merchant Alliance." She only hoped that by then, the Emperor would not regret his decision.
The amount of grain in the entire north was a terrifying figure; just thinking about it made wealth seem within reach.
"Mm!" Qing Luan nodded in agreement.
Qing Luan had toppled Chen Xiaode, which alarmed Prime Minister Huang. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that girl was extraordinary. He recalled Su Yuanhang and had someone fetch him. They were both in business and should share common interests; this way, they could find a way to deal with her.
"Sir," Su Yuanhang hurried over excitedly. To him, Prime Minister Huang was a reliable ally he needed to cling to tightly...
"Sit," Prime Minister Huang said politely after narrowing his eyes.
"Thank you, sir," Su Yuanhang replied without thinking too much. After sitting down, he respectfully asked, "Sir, you called for me. Is there something you need?" A person of such stature wouldn't summon him just for a chat; there must be something he needed him to handle, so he acted obediently.
"Can you deal with Zhu Qingluan? Do you have a plan?" Prime Minister Huang asked directly, without any hint of concealment.
"Uh!" Su Yuanhang was taken aback by this unexpected task. After a moment of surprise, he quickly replied, "Yes." He had thought about this plan countless times in his mind and was certainly confident.
"I don't care what method you use—money, people—I'll provide it all. As long as you can make Zhu Qingluan disappear from the capital, I will grant you an official position. You won't have to live under the Huang Family's thumb anymore," he offered, knowing well Su Yuanhang's background and presenting him with a great temptation.
"Thank you, sir. I will definitely complete the task and ensure Zhu Qingluan leaves the capital and never dares to step foot here again," Su Yuanhang promised excitedly. An official position was his lifelong dream, and now that he had this opportunity, he would not let it slip away.
Su Yuanhang's confidence was well-founded. As a businessman, he could see that Ruyi Tower and Tianxiang Restaurant were rivals. He had managed to get close to a young master from the Fu Family who was dissatisfied with Fu Tianlin. This connection allowed him to stir up trouble within the Fu Family, causing an inexplicable conflict between Tianxiang Restaurant and Ruyi Tower.
"A competition? Why?" After settling Chen Xiaode down, Qing Luan's mind was still in a haze, struggling to comprehend.
"My third brother says two tigers cannot coexist on the same mountain. With Ruyi Tower and Tianxiang Restaurant facing each other like this, it's not sustainable. We need a competition; whoever loses must leave the capital..." Fu Tianlin said with a half-smile.
"No competition!" Qing Luan rejected immediately without hesitation. She wasn't foolish enough to compare herself against herself; that would be absurd!
"Uh!" Fu Tianlin hadn't expected her rejection to be so direct. He forced a smile and said, "My family is numerous and talkative; most support the competition. I can't reveal our cooperative relationship, so I wanted to inform you and see if you have any ideas." Sighing at the thought of his brothers, he felt overwhelmed.
They would surely regret provoking Zhu Qingluan; unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret in this world.
Qing Luan came back to her senses, her mind racing. With a sly blink, she said, "I can represent Ruyi Tower in the competition, but they are representing individuals. If I lose, I will take Ruyi Tower out of the capital and never return. If he loses, the members of the Fu Family will leave the capital... As long as they agree, I accept this challenge!"
Ah, if we're going to play, let's make it exciting. The Third Young Master of the Fu Family was either caught in a door or being manipulated by someone. She wanted to see who was stirring things up behind the scenes, which led to her earlier suggestion.
"This... isn't good, is it?" Although he wanted his younger brothers to leave the Fu Family, would they think this was his idea?
"There's nothing wrong with it. Just go ahead and say it. If anything happens, just push it onto me. I'm not a kind person; I don't even care about my own father, so I won't be any better than that. They will believe it!" She had sent Chen Xiaode back to the countryside, having someone watch over him for his safety while also restricting his freedom.
Fu Tianlin brought Zhu Qingluan's words back to the Fu Family, causing a stir. Some were gloating while others were anxious and worried. Only the Third Young Master of the Fu Family, Fu Jun, was confident and proudly accepted Zhu Qingluan's challenge.
"Fine, I agree. If I lose, I will take my mother and sister out of the capital and never set foot in it again," he had a trump card up his sleeve and wasn't afraid of a little girl making him look foolish. "However," as the crowd gasped in surprise, he changed his tone and added a condition, "if Zhu Qingluan loses, Ruyi Tower and Jade Pavilion must stay in the capital for me..."
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