coobybook Chapter 1381 Let them handle it themselves!
Chapter 1381 Let them handle it themselves!
"My wife guessed correctly. It has been decided that Pu'an will be the destination, and Xun Cejun and Nanfeng will also be going there."
"Ah, it's not just Pu An! Hao Xuan and Nan Feng are going too!"
"Haoxuan is a member of the Xun family, personally appointed by His Majesty. Originally, Yan Xi or Gongyang would have been chosen, but both of them are unwell. Nanfeng went along mainly to conduct undercover investigations into the specific number of women in each prefecture."
After listening to Chen Jingshu's explanation, Su Yueyao sighed and asked, "How long will it take for them to return?"
"At least two to three months, with officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue following along."
"Will they be in danger on this trip?" Su Yueyao asked with some concern.
“There’s no danger. All the prefectures know about the wife now and won’t offend us by taking action against Puan and the others. They’ll even try to curry favor with them.”
After listening to Chen Jingshu's words, Su Yueyao thought for a while and immediately understood the meaning behind the barrier.
"Jing Shu, do you mean that Pu An and the others might get entangled with those powerful families in the prefectures? Because of me?"
“Those prefectures will most likely send people to the Empress’s backyard. After all, Lin Prefecture, Fenglin Prefecture, Qing Prefecture, Yun Prefecture, and Ying Prefecture, which have all pledged allegiance to us, are no longer suspected by His Majesty. They are developing very well and are very stable.”
"Later, His Majesty arranged for court officials to go there, and also preserved a lot of power for the powerful families, which was a win-win situation."
"So they would think that marriage is the quickest way."
"Jing Shu, now that you say that, I suddenly feel that being pregnant at this time is a good thing. Her Majesty's intention is simply to push me onto them. Why doesn't she marry him herself?" Su Yueyao said with a cold snort.
"His Majesty wants to marry, but those noble families no longer want to send anyone to the palace. His Majesty is getting old and can hardly have any more children. The palace ladies who have no daughters or sons will only be sent to royal temples to pray for His Majesty's well-being in the future."
“But the wife is different. You are the mother of the next empress, and His Majesty also has the intention to relinquish power, so it is normal for them to have their eyes on you.”
"It's good that you understand the situation here. We will not allow anyone to force you to marry your husband."
"Since His Majesty can be so blatant in his calculations, we can't directly refute him. A large part of the reason behind this is actually to pave the way for Tian Tian."
"Although Pu An and his group will encounter many obstacles on this trip, we have already given him detailed information about the aristocratic families in each prefecture. Pu An will choose the appropriate way to win them over based on the situation and will not make things difficult for my wife."
After Chen Jingshu finished asking all the questions in one breath, Pei Yuqi, who had been silent until now, spoke up: "Jingshu, how about I secretly follow them this time? Pei's Trading Company can establish branches in various prefectures."
"It would be even better if you could go, Consort Pei. Currently, our household finances and the shops we own are all in your hands. You are the most suitable person to unite our shops in various prefectures and cooperate with the local powerful families."
"My lady, may I go?"
Su Yueyao looked at Pei Yuqi, who was looking down and asking her questions, and felt a little reluctant.
"Yuqi, if you want to go, then go."
“My wife, I want to help you resolve your worries. I’m very suitable to go. Besides, it’s been a long time since I’ve inspected the shops in the prefectures and counties after we got married.”
Su Yueyao sighed and said, "Then go ahead! Make sure you take good care of yourself."
"Don't worry, my wife. I've traveled all over the country since I was a child. I'll be fine."
Su Yueyao glanced at Chen Jingshu beside her and snorted, "Jingshu, you deliberately chose to appear when Yuqi was with me. Did you have this plan in mind, so that Yuqi would go with Pu An and the others?"
Chen Jingshu felt a little guilty, but replied expressionlessly, "My lady, I rushed back to tell you as soon as I got the news, and I didn't notice that it was Consort Pei who was with you today."
"His Highness came back with me. He went to the side courtyard to inform the Lord."
Su Yueyao stared at Chen Jingshu in disbelief; she didn't believe it at all.
“My lady, please don’t blame Jing Shu. I will speak up when I find out that Pu An and the others are going out.”
“If this matter is resolved, we will have control of the businesses in all the states, and the wife will no longer have any worries. This will also be good for Tian Tian’s future power.”
"I should go along, both for my own sake and for my own business. Besides, I also want to expand my business to every corner of the entire Phoenix Kingdom."
Hearing Pei Yuqi's firm words, Su Yueyao said, "Then you will travel in the shadows and not with Pu An. You must arrange for experts to protect you. I will have Yunsheng arrange two people of the Cheng generation for you."
Pei Yuqi sensed the worry in Su Yueyao's voice and said with a smile, "My lady, you don't need to worry about this. I'll send someone to tell the lord, and he will make the arrangements for me."
"My lady, don't worry! We will make all the arrangements and ensure that nothing happens to Consort Pei and the others," Chen Jingshu immediately assured her.
"As for the unwanted suitors they encounter while traveling, let them handle it themselves. Whether it's through mutual benefit or cooperation, let them deal with it on their own!"
“I agree with that. Yuqi, you should tell Pu'an and the others that I will not marry again, and you are not allowed to bring anyone back to me, or I will be angry!”
"You wouldn't believe it, but after Wenren Qichi entered the manor this time, I felt like someone was eyeing me like a tiger while I was in court." Su Yueyao shuddered as she said this.
Chen Jingshu and Pei Yuqi looked at Su Yueyao's expression, and a hint of helplessness flashed across their faces. If this happened to any other woman, it would be a great joy, but for their mistress, it was a frightening thing.
"My lady, don't worry, Pu An and the others know what they're doing. I'm just letting you know in advance that they'll be traveling a long way."
"When will Pu'an and the others set off? Please prepare their luggage in advance and have Yuan Yi prepare more medicine for them, in case anyone tries to cause trouble. It's been such a long time since they left, I'm already a little reluctant to see them go."
"When will Puan and the others come back? I want to see them."
“My lady, they have a lot of things to take care of. They will definitely come to see you once they are done.”
"Alright, I understand. Do you still have things to do at your office, Jing Shu? You can go ahead and get busy. I'm fine with Yuqi here today."
“Yes, my wife. I’ll head back to the yamen now. I’ll come and keep you company when I have time.”
Su Yueyao nodded, Chen Jingshu hummed in response, bowed, and left.
As soon as he left, Su Yueyao sighed.
"I've only just gotten pregnant, and you, Pu'an, Haoxuan, and Nanfeng are going to be away for so long. I suddenly feel so reluctant to leave you."