"You know about Sister-in-law Li’s matter. The Mu Family Army’s provisions were washed away by thirty percent, and with the Mu Family Army’s deployment imminent, although Emperor Yongye is quite dissatisfied with the inefficiency of Prince Mu and his son, he will still prioritize the overall situation."
Dugu Wu had just returned from the palace, and he did not further inquire about the severe flooding Feng Bailing mentioned, giving Feng Bailing a sigh of relief.
Except for Hua Wushang and Dongfang Li, everyone agreed with Prince Mu’s statement, and after a moment of consideration, Emperor Yongye agreed to Prince Mu’s request.
"The Mu Family Army doing such things, the villagers cannot possibly provide them with military provisions again."
Feng Bailing said indignantly.
Moreover, if it weren’t for helping Dugu Wu, she wouldn’t have offered her help; she detests war.
In that lifetime, Emperor Yongye had suspicions towards their Princess’ Mansion.
This lifetime, although relations have improved somewhat, as long as she and her sons bear the blood of Beiqi, Emperor Yongye will always favor the old ministers he trusts.
"As it turns out, the villagers don’t need to provide military provisions anymore. Prince Mu and his son proposed to requisition the farmlands of Xinqi Village. They will plant the lost provisions themselves."
"Using the land of Xinqi Village? That cannot be without compensation. I need to debate this with the Emperor, that land was bestowed to my mother by the late Emperor, they can’t just declare requisitioning it, they must provide payment if they really wish to."
Feng Bailing spoke righteously.
"The Mu Family Army will allocate a sum of money to your villagers as compensation. They won’t requisition it for too long, approximately a month."
Feng Bailing’s plea had already been made by Dugu Wu to Emperor Yongye.
After his reasoned argument, Prince Mu and his son made a compromise and concession.
Prince Mu had in fact already calculated that since the land of Xinqi Village could produce so much food, within a month they could produce not just the three-tenths but even double that with ease.
By these calculations, the Mu Family Army still profits, given their soldiers vastly outnumber the villagers.
"Prince Mu and his son have even signed the document."
Dugu Wu was very thorough in handling matters, indeed the document specifically stated that regardless of whether enough food is harvested within a month, the Mu Family Army must pay Feng Bailing ten thousand taels as remuneration.
Feng Bailing burst into laughter upon seeing this.
The land of Xinqi Village was being requisitioned, and she seemed quite happy about it.
Of course, Feng Bailing was very happy.
If they don’t farm, then they don’t farm. She could use this time to let the villagers properly raise White Wax Worms for wax production.
That was much more profitable than growing sweet potatoes.
As for the three-tenths of the provisions the Mu Family Army wanted, haha, without the Genetic Seeds and Spiritual Spring, even if they spent a year they couldn’t grow a single thing.
"Princess Consort, Mr. Li Mubei is outside asking to see you."
A guard from the mansion came to report.
Upon hearing Li Mubei had arrived, Feng Bailing hurriedly walked out.
When Feng Bailing saw Li Mubei, his expression was solemn.
"Brother Li, have you come about the guild’s matters? I’m afraid the guild’s affairs will be delayed for a while. There’ve been some issues in Xinqi Village, and the matters of canned goods and candles need to be rearranged after the villagers have relocated."
Before Feng Bailing could finish, Li Mubei signaled for her to dismiss those around them.
Once only the two of them remained in the side hall.
Li Mubei then took out the letter Feng Bailing had given him earlier.
For this letter, Li Mubei had traveled tirelessly for days, and after obtaining confirmed news early in the morning, he immediately came to find Feng Bailing.
"Bailing, I came today to tell you some news, you need to be mentally prepared, it is very likely that your country’s Emperor has indeed been affected by the love poison."