PFC Chapter 306 Food and Grass
Chapter 306 Food and Grass
The prince frowned upon hearing this. Then he said in a deep voice, "Princess, you are going on a long journey, shouldn't you discuss it with your husband?"
Chu Ci's expression turned cold, and a hint of coldness suddenly flashed in his eyes, as sharp as an ice blade, and he said sternly: "Your Highness, if Fan Jingrui disagrees, then what?"
"Just because of this, Your Highness the Crown Prince doesn't want the food and fodder that is related to the survival of the court and the Zhenbei Army?" Her voice rose a few degrees, with unquestionable determination.
The prince was confused by Chu Ci's retort and his face was full of bewilderment and confusion.
He simply thought that a woman should let her husband know when she was going on a long journey, and he really didn't understand why Chu Ci suddenly became so sharp and fierce, like a hedgehog with all its spikes erected.
"Princess Yixin, there shouldn't be any essential connection between the two, right?"
However, Chu Ci did not have the slightest intention of backing down. Instead, he went a step further, looked directly at the prince with a firm gaze, and said, "The prerequisite for the safe arrival of 300,000 dan of grain and grass in the northern border is that I must go there in person."
"You have to come in person?" The prince stared at Chu Ci with disbelief on his face, and asked anxiously, "No one can replace you? Not even your husband?"
At this point, the prince suddenly noticed that Chu Ci's face became uglier for some reason, so gloomy that it seemed as if water droplets could condense, as if a storm was about to come.
The prince had a bad feeling in his heart and quickly added, "But women are not allowed to enter the military camp."
Chu Ci curled his lips in disdain, his expression full of indifference, even a bit of contempt, "This is a problem that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince needs to solve."
The blame was passed on quite thoroughly, leaving no room for the prince to defend himself.
The prince secretly complained in his heart: Even when he was deprived of his position as crown prince, he had never seen such a difficult woman. I really don't know how Fan Jingrui could bear it on weekdays.
The prince was secretly complaining in his heart, but his face was much more serious. He looked at Chu Ci with sharp eyes and said, "Princess Yi Xin, can you guarantee that you can collect 300,000 dan of food and grass before I reach the northern border?"
Chu Ci raised his head slightly, his expression firm, his chin slightly raised, and responded: "Your Highness, as long as you can agree to my conditions, this matter can be done."
The prince frowned and said with a slightly embarrassed look: "It's not difficult to go to the Northern Frontier, but the iron rules of the military camp cannot be violated. Can the princess change the conditions? After all, women are not allowed to enter the military camp. This is a long-standing rule."
Chu Ci didn't understand why the prince had to bring up the rules of the military camp. Was there really no room for flexibility?
But Chu Ci couldn't reveal the secret of the space, so she bit her lip and said firmly: "The matter of grain and grass is of great importance. In order to be on the safe side, I also gave death orders to the people below. Otherwise, let alone 300,000 dan, there would not even be a grain of food."
The prince knew that each family had its own code of conduct. Seeing Chu Ci say this, he understood that this matter would not be easily changed, but he still wanted to test it one last time.
"The battle on the front line is urgent and cannot be delayed. I will go to the northern border and must ride as fast as I can, day and night. The princess is a woman with a delicate body. Can she withstand such a bumpy ride?"
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci laughed out loud after hearing this, with a self-deprecating and fearless smile. "What kind of journey can compare to the hardship of the road to exile? The hardships I experienced on the road to exile are not comparable to this journey to the northern border."
When the prince heard Chu Ci's self-mockery, his face hurt. After all, the Fan family was implicated by him.
What's more, Chu Ci was so determined to go to the northern border this time for the hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in the north.
Thinking of this, the prince sighed and said slowly: "According to the market price, the price of grain and grass should be one tael of silver per stone. But now the situation is urgent, and it is for the survival of the Zhenbei Army. I will make the decision and charge you one tael and five cents of silver per stone. However, you must ensure that the grain and grass are delivered on time and in the right quantity."
As soon as the prince finished speaking, his subordinates, receiving the prince's signal, immediately handed a wooden box full of silver bills to the prince.
The prince took it and said to Chu Ci: "There are 100,000 taels of silver in it. I will give you the rest as soon as possible."
Seeing the prince so straightforward, Chu Ci not only did not take the opportunity to lower the price, but even took into account the friendship of the Fan family and took the initiative to raise the price. It was rare that his impression of him improved a little, and he said slowly: "One tael of silver will be enough. I, Chu Ci, always keep my word, and I will definitely ensure that the food and grass are delivered on time and in the right amount, without any mistakes."
Then, without waiting for the prince to react, Chu Ci said in a gentle voice: "Your Highness, when will you leave? I need to make some preparations in advance. After all, the journey is long and there are many things to do. I need to make some proper arrangements to avoid delays."
So, this means to send the guests away? Are women nowadays so quick to change their expressions?
The prince stood there, obviously unable to follow Chu Ci's train of thought, and was stunned for a moment. But it was only a moment, and he calmed down and said, "We will meet at the city gate in an hour."
"Don't worry, I will go find Fan Jingrui and explain the whole story. I will never make things difficult for you and will definitely protect you."
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci smiled, his eyebrows curved, and said in a brisk tone: "The matter is urgent, so I won't bother His Royal Highness with our private affairs. I will communicate with him properly, and Your Highness should just worry about the food and itinerary."
The prince stood there, looking helpless, secretly complaining in his heart: It was Chu Ci who threw the problem to him, and now it is Chu Ci who blames it on personal matters?
Now he couldn't tell which of Chu Ci's words were true and which were false. This woman's mind was really hard to figure out.
Therefore, the prince decided to find Fan Jingrui and get to the bottom of the matter so as to avoid any unnecessary trouble in the future.
Chu Ci had no idea that her credibility with the prince would be ruined just because of an unnecessary test.
As soon as the prince left, Chu Ci was instantly entangled by Qianxue and Qianyan.
Qianxue tightly pulled Chu Ci's sleeve and said coquettishly, "Sister-in-law, I want to go too."
Seeing that Chu Ci did not directly refuse, Qian Yan's eyes turned, and she immediately grabbed Chu Ci's other arm, her eyes full of expectation, and begged pitifully: "Sister-in-law, just take us with you!"
"I promise that I will never hold you back. I will be obedient along the way. No matter what happens, I will absolutely obey orders and follow instructions, and will never act capriciously."