Chapter 769: Had Enough Yet?

At present, Qing Yukong was still willing to give Gu Xiruo a chance. If Gu Xiruo continued to act arrogantly and provoke Qing Yukong, it would be quite interesting.

Gu Xiruo might find herself abruptly shown the door.

As Nan Qiao approached with a cold demeanor while Wang Jinhe was chatting with Autumn, Wang Jinhe, surprised by Nan Qiao’s expression, asked, “What’s happened?”

“This person knows that the buyers of the grain are from another empire,” Nan Qiao said grimly.

Furthermore, the individual had guessed the purpose behind their grain purchases. Despite this knowledge, they continued to help them source and purchase grain.

How much grain could be produced from tens of thousands of pounds of grain seeds?

Just thinking about it led to grim conclusions.

“Besides helping procure the grain now, this individual has been reaching out to villages in the vicinity for grain. Some have refused, but others are tempted, given the high prices these individuals offer,” Nan Qiao expressed genuine anger this time.

It was unexpected to encounter such a person.

What could Xuan Empire possibly gain from such actions? Nan Qiao couldn’t comprehend it.

“The Emperor and the current ministers are all good people, yet individuals like this still exist, engaging in such behavior.”

Just thinking about it made Nan Qiao feel uneasy.

Moreover, the things this person said were quite unsettling.

“What else did he say?” Nan Qiao’s demeanor hinted that this person must have uttered more unpleasant words, given how affected Nan Qiao was.

“He claimed the grain was grown by himself and that he didn’t care who the buyers were, as long as they paid well and allowed him to profit. To him, whether the buyers were planning to attack Xuan Empire had no relevance whatsoever.” Nan Qiao nearly lost his composure upon hearing these words.

It was outrageous for that individual to speak in such a manner, displaying such ignorance.

Frowning, Wang Jinhe also felt a sense of discomfort, “Did he really say that?”

“Yes, and he also mentioned that there are people from Lu Empire here, aiming to purchase at least two hundred thousand pounds of grain to take back.” If Lu Empire were to purchase such a large quantity of grain, within a year, their food shortage would be resolved, potentially enabling them to launch an attack on Xuan Empire.

“I will find a way to keep them here, preventing them from leaving.”

Nan Qiao nodded in agreement, “Sister-in-law, that’s the best approach. By keeping them here unnoticed, it’s best to ensure they meet their end without anyone noticing.”

Given that these individuals were likely agents of the Emperor of Lu Empire, keeping them around would serve no significant purpose.

“Nan Qiao, do you have a plan?” Despite her trembling voice, Wang Jinhe’s tone was resolute, already envisioning the fate of the perpetrators.

Observing Wang Jinhe’s demeanor, Nan Qiao felt regretful. He could have handled this himself; there was no need to involve his sister-in-law in these matters.

“What’s wrong? Do you not have a solution?” Wang Jinhe inquired, noticing Nan Qiao’s hesitance, which was unusual given his capabilities.

Nan Qiao cleared his throat, feeling apologetic, “Sister-in-law, I shouldn’t have informed you about this matter.”

“It’s alright. I’ll have to get used to it sooner or later,” Wang Jinhe responded. Such incidents were bound to recur.

Since Su Yu couldn’t always be by her side, she needed to adapt and handle such situations herself.

Despite understanding this, Nan Qiao recognized Wang Jinhe’s subtle trembling hands, indicating that she wasn’t as composed as she appeared.

“Sister, rest assured, I’ll take care of this. Quietly ensuring their demise is my specialty.”

Moreover, it would only make people think they were unwell, rather than suspect any other reason.

“Take care of yourself.”

“Sister, what about…”

“I’ll be fine. I’m not going out today, and if I do, I’ll have others with me. Don’t worry.”

“Alright, then I’ll go handle it.”

Following the address provided by the village head, Nan Qiao searched for a long time before locating the individual.

Lying on the rooftop, listening to the conversations below, Nan Qiao’s eyes reflected a hint of coldness.

“How’s the grain situation here? We must quickly get the grain back.”

“The grain is still too scarce. Many locals are unwilling to sell, making our task extremely challenging.”

“Then keep increasing the offer. These people are quite predictable; as long as the price is right, they will agree to sell us the grain.”

The conversations below gradually turned Nan Qiao’s gaze cold. These individuals were still quite arrogant, believing themselves to be in control of the situation.

Quietly, Nan Qiao loosened a roof tile and scattered something from above.

Observing the people below unaware of what had transpired, Nan Qiao left them with a little surprise.

Leaving the others behind to watch, Nan Qiao took a step ahead.

While Nan Qiao handled this situation, Wang Jinhe led a group to another location.

She planned to find ways for people around the capital to earn money, eliminating any objections.

After surveying the area, she was still unsure how to proceed with their involvement.

Qiu Yi walked beside Wang Jinhe, a pensive expression on her face, “Miss, what exactly do you plan to do?”

“I’m thinking about how to gradually improve the lives of the common people,” Wang Jinhe pondered aloud.

Qiu Yi, gently touching Wang Jinhe’s forehead, spoke with a hint of helplessness, “My dear Miss, with so many people in Xuan Empire, can you personally assist each and every one of them?”

Wang Jinhe paused, falling into silence.

Qiu Yi’s words struck a chord with her. With the vast number of people in Xuan Empire, let alone everyone, she couldn’t even ensure prosperity for all the people under her jurisdiction.

Seeing Wang Jinhe’s silence, Qiu Yi comforted her, “Miss, by cultivating high-yield crops, you’ve already provided a significant benefit to the people. Help where you can, but remember, you’re only human. You can’t solve every problem, right?”

Furrowing her brow, Wang Jinhe, understanding Qiu Yi’s point, couldn’t help but feel a sense of resignation.

“I just feel like the common people are facing tough times,” Wang Jinhe expressed with a hint of helplessness.

“Miss, you can’t help so many people alone. Perhaps in the future, you could collect more vegetable seeds and distribute them across the country, allowing the people to grow and sell vegetables. This way, they can earn a living, including fruit trees and the like.”

The fruit trees in Wang Jinhe’s area were thriving. Allowing the people to grow some would indeed be a source of income, especially since the fruit trees in her domain were more likely to flourish.

Wang Jinhe earnestly considered Qiu Yi’s suggestion and realized its feasibility.

” Qiu Yi, you’re right. This approach seems viable,” Wang Jinhe said with a smile.

Upon hearing Wang Jinhe’s response, Qiu Yi couldn’t help but smile, “If I can assist the Princess, that’s all that matters.”