eurekapd Chapter 26 News from the Capital
Chapter 26 News from the Capital
During that time, making money seemed to Ye Qingchen like a meticulously planned grand performance. She was like a masterful behind-the-scenes director, controlling every detail perfectly.
Every day, as dawn breaks and sunlight streams through the windowpanes, Ye Qingchen begins her busy yet organized work. She sits at her desk, ledgers and various business documents spread out before her. Her slender fingers gently turn the pages, her gaze focused and sharp as she scrutinizes every account and transaction record.
As time went on, her plans gradually unfolded, with each business functioning as tightly meshed and coordinated as gears in a precision machine. Whether it was procuring raw materials, organizing production, or expanding sales channels, everything proceeded smoothly under her skillful arrangement.
Meanwhile, Gu Changfeng's men, upon learning of their formidable mistress, were filled with admiration. They eagerly volunteered to join the money-making frenzy. These normally brave and skilled men willingly plunged into the business world, using their courage and wisdom to lead the charge and strive for even greater wealth.
With everyone working together, the business flourished. Wealth poured into the household like a tidal wave, making life increasingly prosperous and joyful. Every evening, as the setting sun painted half the sky red, people, having finished their day's work, gathered together to chat and laugh. Laughter echoed through the courtyard, a warm and harmonious atmosphere spreading, filling everyone's hearts with happiness and contentment.
Medicine King Valley has been quite peaceful lately, with few important matters to trouble him. Gu Changfeng has been staying at home, diligently practicing martial arts and striving to improve his skills. In his spare time, he would also take the steady Sanqi to the medicinal fields to carefully tend to the precious herbs.
As for Tiannan and Yuzhu, being still young, Gu Changfeng arranged for them to help deliver messages. These two little ones shuttled between the bustling town and the peaceful Medicine King Valley City every day, becoming little messengers connecting the two places.
At dawn, sunlight filtered through thin clouds, dappling the earth. Gu Changfeng, dressed in a white robe and wielding a long sword, moved nimbly through the courtyard. The flashing sword created gentle breezes that caused the surrounding flowers, grass, and trees to sway softly.
After finishing their martial arts practice, Gu Changfeng called to Sanqi, "Let's go, we should go check on those precious medicinal herbs!" Sanqi sheathed her sword, responded, and followed behind him. Arriving at the herb field, they saw various herbs growing lush and green, emitting a fragrant aroma. Gu Changfeng carefully examined the growth of each herb, sometimes pruning branches and leaves, sometimes pulling weeds, his movements skilled and gentle. Sanqi also diligently helped by handing over tools and watering, busy and happy.
Meanwhile, Tiannan and Yuzhu were carrying a stack of letters, making their way to the town along the winding mountain path. The scenery was beautiful, with birdsong and fragrant flowers, but they dared not slacken their efforts, their only thought being to deliver the message to its destination as quickly as possible. Upon reaching the town, they split up, one heading to the shops in the east and the other to the houses in the west. They politely knocked on doors, handed the letters to the recipients, and conveyed Gu Changfeng's greetings. After completing their task, they rushed back to Medicine King Valley City and brought back two letters, respectfully handing them to Gu Changfeng.
Gu Changfeng read the letter, then looked at Ye Qingchen, and handed both letters to her.
The first letter was personally written by His Majesty and Empress, and delivered to Gu Changfeng by express messenger. The gist of the letter was as follows: "The Empress and I are aware of our son Gu Mochen's marriage to our beautiful wife. We have heard that this woman is not only virtuous and understanding, but also diligently cares for our son, who has been frail and sickly since childhood—truly a rare find. When our son and his wife return to the capital in due time, I will bestow upon him the title of Prince Chen, and this gentle and virtuous young lady will be made Princess Chen. At that time, the two of them can enjoy wealth and honor in the capital, peacefully recuperating without worrying about other trivial matters. I request that my beloved Changfeng convey this news to our son and daughter-in-law, so that they may await this glorious moment with peace of mind."
The second letter was a secret dispatch urgently sent back by spies. Its contents were roughly as follows: His Majesty had learned that His Highness had married, and at the same time, the eldest daughter of the Left Prime Minister had tragically fallen to her death. Upon receiving this news, His Majesty decisively abandoned the idea of marrying the Left Prime Minister's daughter into His Highness's household. Instead, he betrothed the newly arrived eldest daughter of the Left Prime Minister, Ye Shiqing, to the Crown Prince, making her one of his concubines.
It's important to know that the Crown Prince's principal wife is Wei Yijia, the daughter of the renowned General Wei Lin. In addition, there is another concubine, Gao Yuewei, the beloved daughter of the Right Chancellor Gao Shicai. With this, the Crown Prince is truly empowered! He not only has his powerful maternal family as his backing, but his three in-laws are also prominent and influential families in the court. With such a powerful combined force, even the Emperor himself would likely have to be somewhat wary of the Crown Prince! And since the Emperor is already wary of the Empress, the Crown Prince's growing power, summoning the Prince to the capital, is certainly not a good thing.
Ye Qingchen narrowed her eyes slightly, carefully examining the two letters in her hands. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she chuckled softly, "The situation in the capital is truly complex these days! But so what? Not to mention the highly respected and unfathomably powerful city lord of Medicine King Valley—your master—who, for some unknown reason, stepped in to help you build such a solid foundation; and you, on the other hand, have recently been fortunate enough to marry someone as intelligent as me..." A princess, exceptionally beautiful, with a keen business sense capable of amassing fortunes daily. Furthermore, your own previously depleted resources have been gradually replenished and restored to their former state. What you lack now is nothing more than a million-strong army. Rest assured, with my abilities and wisdom, I will surely forge a well-trained, well-equipped, and mighty army for you. Then, I will equip them with the most advanced and sharpest weapons of all kinds. Hmph, then, who will dare to oppose us?
Looking at Ye Qingchen's confident demeanor, Gu Changfeng frowned and said, "But I only have less than 5000 men under my command. Some of them are martial arts masters left to me by my master, and there are also some secret guards and shopkeepers scattered throughout the country. My actual number of soldiers is less than 3000. Although they are considered elite troops, they are still not many. Besides, I dare not take these 3000 men to the capital!"