Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 43

Chapter 43 Negotiate Cooperation
Ying Ran slowly removed her coat, took off her headgear, and slowly climbed onto the bed. She lay inside. Because of her shyness, she was carrying Huyan Mingshuo on her back. This was the first time she had married someone in her two lives, so it was inevitable for her to be shy.

Suddenly, Huyan Mingshuo placed his hand on her waist and pulled her into his embrace from behind. He said in a low voice, “Ying Ran, can you give it to me?” The beauty was testing. He was not Liu Xiahui. Besides, regardless of what happened in the future, she was now his righteous wife.

Ying Ran’s heart skipped a beat and he replied softly, “Yes.” Since the wedding is over and the husband and wife’s status has been decided, it is inevitable for them to share the same room.

His Highness the Crown Prince turned her around and let her face him. He gently kissed her lips and pressed her hard against him with both of his hands.

When Ying Ran woke up the next day, she felt pain all over her body. However, she was not a spoiled person, so she shouted at the door, “Jin’er Cui’er, bring in hot water. This palace wants to take a bath.”

The two maids pushed open the door and answered, “Yes, Princess.” Jin’er tidied up the room without looking sideways, while Cui’er gave Ying Ran a water bath. The bathroom was behind the bedroom, which was very convenient. Ying Ran wrapped a blanket and walked over. The moment she stepped into the bathtub, her entire body felt comfortable.

Looking at the imprint left on her last night, she was at a loss as to whether this decision was right or wrong. After all, there was a Helian Lanying eyeing him covetously. At present, he was not an ideal choice, but now that things had come to this point, it was useless to think too much about it. Let’s just take one step at a time.

After Fu Yingran took a bath and changed her clothes, she looked at herself in the mirror. She was dressed in Ye Lan clothes. It felt so unreal. It was like she was dreaming. It turned out that she was really married and had become someone else’s wife.

At this time, His Highness the Crown Prince came in and saw her sitting in front of the dressing table and said, “Why don’t you sleep a little longer? Why don’t you get up and sit there in a daze?” As he spoke, he walked over and picked up a comb to help her pull up her hair.

He knew the customs of the Great Wei Kingdom. On the second day after becoming husband and wife, the husband had to personally pull up his wife’s hair to show his recognition of her. Since she could accept the customs of Ye Lan for his sake, why couldn’t he complete the customs of the Great Wei for her?

When he finished combing his hair, Ying Ran smiled and said, “I didn’t expect you to know this. It’s really rare.” Yes, the grand Crown Prince actually pulled up his hair for a woman. No one would believe him even if he said so.

“I will have a lot more. As long as you stay by my side, you will slowly discover it.” The Crown Prince boasted.

Ying Ran bluntly asked, “Don’t you have to go to the court? Aren’t you supposed to have a lot of things to do when you just come back?” From the moment they entered Ye Lan, she knew that the disaster in Ye Lan was indeed very serious. She saw many refugees when she entered the imperial capital yesterday.

“I’m going. When you get up, I’ll let you know that I’m going out.” His Highness the Crown Prince was actually waiting for her to get up, pull up her hair, and complete the last gift between the husband and wife. He was about to enter the palace.

“Yes, you can go. You can also give the food I brought from the Great Wei Kingdom to the victims. Leave the sweet potatoes and potatoes for me. I will use them. I will go out later.”

“Alright, I’ll send a few people to protect you.” Now that many eyes were staring at her, they might encounter an assassin again.

“There’s no need. Second brother sent a hidden guard to protect me. You just have to do your own thing.” This time, she brought the hidden guard named Yu, whom Fu Tianchen had given her, to Ye Lan.

“Alright then, be careful. I might have to come back later.” Then he went out.

“Alright, I know.” Thus, Fu Yingran followed closely out of the Crown Prince’s Mansion. He also took away all the potatoes and sweet potatoes. He asked about the location of the Tian Yi Villa branch and brought Jin Er Cui’er over.

Just like the first time he went to the imperial daughter’s mansion, he turned left and asked for a long time. Finally, he found the branch of Tian Yi Villa. Ying Ran instructed Cui’er to knock on the door. Not long after, a young man of twenty-four or fifteen opened the door and asked, “May I ask who you are looking for?”

Fu Yingran quickly took out the jade pendant from Duanmu Yuan and handed it to that person, saying, “I am Fu Yingran. Old Manor Master Duanmu Yuan is my foster father.”

The young man glanced at them and then at the few carts behind them. He bowed neither humbly nor arrogantly and said, “Greetings, Eldest Miss. Please come in Eldest Miss.”

Then, the man led everyone into the inner hall and introduced himself, “Little Zhou Qing is the manager of the branch of the Yelan Manor. I wonder why the young miss came today?”

“I came here today to discuss cooperation with Manager Zhou.” Ying Ran had an idea in his heart, but he needed people. Furthermore, it was inconvenient for him to step forward with his own identity. Zhou Qing was not sure if he was reliable this time.

“Eldest Miss, please tell me.” The businessman’s instinct became serious when it came to business

“See what I brought? There are a few carts of potatoes and a few carts of sweet potatoes. I brought them from the Great Wei. There is no such thing at night, and the yield of these two things is very high.

However, the land of Yelan Country was barren, and there was no way to grow food. These two crops are easy to grow, and as long as there is enough water and soil, the yield is still considerable.

Go find some people and buy some land with good water and soil quality. Planting it now is the season for planting potatoes. It will be harvested in four months, followed by planting sweet potatoes. It will also be harvested in four months.

The people of Ye Lan only have cattle, sheep, horses, meat and various animal hides on their hands. We can trade the potatoes and sweet potatoes we harvest for meat and fur and sell them to other countries. The price difference is also considerable.

As far as I know, the weather in the southern part of Xinjiang is rainy and the grain yield is high, but there is a lack of meat and winter fur. We will use the meat we obtained from the night to exchange for food with them. We are selling food to all countries. No matter which country, grain and grass are very important. This way, we can not only earn the middle price difference, but also control the grain warehouses of all countries.

“However, I am unable to personally intervene because of my status. That is why I asked Manager Zhou to cooperate. Besides, since I am the Eldest Miss of the Heavenly Villa, I naturally have to make a contribution. I wonder if Manager Zhou is willing to cooperate with me.”

“Eldest Miss’s method is indeed feasible, but there is a shortage of funds in the branch. Whether it is looking for people or buying land, it requires money.” Manager Zhou’s eyes lit up when he heard this. Not only could he make money, he could also easily control the granaries of various countries. It could be said that he was reaping both fame and wealth.

However, although the method was good, even if there was no silver, it was all in vain. Yelan’s catastrophe meant that business could not make ends meet.

“As for silver, I will pay 100,000 taels of silver, but I will take 60% of the profits. You can only take 40%.” She had 200,000 taels of silver in total, but she also had to leave some room. If she failed, there would not be no way out.

“Alright, since Eldest Young Miss is willing to offer 100,000 taels of silver, this matter should be settled.” Manager Zhou calculated in his heart that 40% was not a loss. He only contributed a little. The idea and funds were all proposed by the young miss. He did not need to take any risks and should be able to do so.

‘”Alright, then I’ll leave the things on the carriage at the entrance. Also, I’ll send Cui’er to help you. She’s my personal maid, and she does farm work at home. She might be able to help with the farming methods. Of course, everything is up to you alone.”

Patricia came here more to deliver the news. After all, she had invested 100,000 taels of silver, which was half of her fortune.

“Alright, it’s decided. However, it’s better for Eldest Miss to send a letter to the Villa Master. After all, this matter is not small.” He wasn’t stupid either. He couldn’t refuse what Eldest Miss said. He didn’t dare to make decisions about Duanmu Villa Master. It was hard.

“Yes, I will immediately write to my foster father and prepare the ink.” She did not intend to let Huyan Mingshuo know about this matter, so she had to leave a path for herself to retreat.