It wasn't clear who snatched the ball and ran out with it in his robes.
Thus, everyone chased after him. Once again, the chaos spiraled out of control and spread throughout the grain trading district.
One of Long Feiye's scouts soon returned with a report. "Your Highness, the Sky Domain Association's men have surrounded the entire grain trading district. They're all using masked men dressed in black robes who look like martial arts practitioners. They've said that as long as it doesn't affect other businesses, they can do whatever they want here. "
Long Feiye's eyes flashed with admiration before he waved a hand to dismiss the scout.
The Sky Domain Association's lax management style was truly admirable. Even Han Yunxi was curious as to whether or not the black market had a true leader, and who he or she was.
Long Fei Ye's probing had failed this time. Of course, he'd only done it in passing, but that wasn't their main business.
Their main business was the Lin Clan's grain store.
Han Yunxi had asked around just then, and the owner of the Lin Clan's grain store was among the crowd.
With the three merchants and the owner of the Lin Clan's grain store here, there was no chance for the imperial uncle's men tonight. Perhaps he was mixed in with the crowd as well.
Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye weren't planning to make a move tonight. They were only here to watch the show, but it'd be too obvious if they made a move now.
An hour wasn't a long time, but it wasn't short either. The closer it got, the more intense the fighting became. Chu Xifeng almost joined the fray himself.
But in the end, he held himself back. His Highness Duke of Qin could still afford 10,000 dan of grain.
In the end, a young man around 16 or 17 years old took the ball. Chu Xifeng recognized him at a glance, but didn't say a word in front of the crowd.
As soon as he returned to the rear courtyard, he wanted to slap the boy. This was none other than one of His Highness Duke of Qin's guards, Xu Donglin.
Han Yunxi blocked Chu Xifeng's hand. "What are you doing?"
Chu Xifeng gave a start before he understood. How could His Highness Duke of Qin's guards act on their own without orders?
However, he was shocked that Han Yunxi was already able to command the Duke of Qin's secret guards!
"There's a shortage of food in the disaster area. We can't sell even a single grain!"
As Han Yunxi spoke, she released Chu Xifeng's hand. "You go steal it tomorrow!"
Chu Xifeng's mouth twitched. Tearing things apart with his bare hands when he couldn't use martial arts was definitely an arduous task!
The next night, the situation was much the same as the previous night, except for the addition of Chu Xifeng's anguished wails.
The Imperial Uncle, who was far away in the Imperial Capital, was extremely anxious when he received the news of the black market. However, he still didn't show himself. He only sent a secret letter to a few people and finally delivered it to the Lin Family's grain store.
The informant of the Lin family's grain store opened it and saw a sentence written on it. "Take advantage of the situation and sell them all!"
The Imperial Uncle had been driven to desperate measures. He had taken advantage of this situation to sell off all the grain he had on hand. Although the price was low, the total price wasn't low. At the very least, it was enough for him to pay the Ministry of Revenue and repay the loan sharks.
The informants in the Lin family's grain store began to discuss urgently.
"Sell them cheap? What kind of price are they going to sell them for? They're selling them for 10,000 dan for 10,000 taels. Who knows what price they'll sell them for after tomorrow? "
"Forget about them. We have to get the money by tomorrow night at the latest, or else none of us will have a good day!"
"No matter what, someone has to buy our grain!"
"Are we really going to sell them for 10,000 dan for 10,000 taels?"
Everyone quieted down at these words. After thinking it over, it seemed that this was the only way to sell off all the grain they had.
The head of the family immediately wrote a secret letter to report to his superiors.
Although they could guess that the Imperial Uncle's estate was their top priority, none of their letters had left behind any traces of him.
Whether it was the secret letter they received or the secret letter they sent out, they all had to go through the hands of several people.
The Imperial Uncle had already been forced into a corner, but he was still cautious about these details.
While the Lin Family's grain store was waiting for news, Han Yunxi and the rest prepared to take action.
Wu Shu had already retreated behind the scenes, allowing the commotion outside to continue.
He respectfully reported, "Your Highness, this subordinate has arranged for two trustworthy people."
At this time, it was time for them to go to the Lin family to buy grain.
Long Fei Ye trusted Wu Shu's work. He was about to nod when Han Yunxi suddenly stood up. "Your Highness, this concubine will go with you!"
Long Fei Ye frowned unhappily. "What are you going to do?"
Long Fei Ye had always been a strategist and didn't like to show his face in public. He also didn't want Han Yunxi to show her face in public.
"I'm going to haggle!" Han Yunxi replied matter-of-factly.
"They know how to do it too," Long Fei Ye said indifferently. He still refused.
If it was in the past, Han Yunxi would have just said "oh" and left it at that. But she had become much bolder recently. She leaned over and smiled fawningly. "Your Highness, let this concubine go! This concubine guarantees that my identity won't be exposed. I guarantee that I'll be able to bargain for the lowest price and clear out their entire stockpile! "
Long Fei Ye ignored her and brewed tea with his left hand.
Han Yunxi hurriedly helped him brew tea with a fawning expression. "Your Highness, please agree to this concubine's request. If this concubine goes, I'll be able to ask some questions."
Most women knew how to act coquettishly. Wu Shu was already used to His Highness Duke of Qin making exceptions for esteemed wangfei. He had thought that esteemed wangfei would act coquettishly and was quite looking forward to it.
But who would have thought that this concubine would be so fawning?
Could it be that she didn't know how to act coquettishly?
Whether Han Yunxi knew how to act coquettishly or not, and whether she would act coquettishly in front of Long Fei Ye, only she knew.
In any case, she really was trying to curry favor right now and wasn't acting coquettishly.
She eagerly poured tea for Long Fei Ye and respectfully offered pastries with both hands. "Your Highness, do you agree?"
Long Fei Ye drank the tea and ate the pastries as usual, but he didn't say anything.
In the end, when he slowly finished drinking his tea, Han Yunxi had no other choice and wanted to give up. Who would have thought that he would actually stand up and say, "Go tidy up. This prince will go with you."
The two servants wanted to cry to death. It wasn't easy for them to get a chance to perform, but it was gone just like that. Wu Shu had a look of disbelief on his face. His Highness Duke of Qin looked Cold, but he was clearly doting on esteemed wangfei in every way!
After Han Yunxi tidied up, she put on a cool and elegant heavy makeup. Her long eyebrows reached her temples, and her tender lips were as red as fire. She rarely put on makeup, but with this makeup, she seemed like a completely different person. Even people familiar with her wouldn't be able to recognize her at first glance.
It had to be said that a good foundation made her look beautiful no matter what she did. Han Yunxi's makeup made her look gorgeous without being vulgar.
Her eyes were open-minded and unruly to begin with, but now she looked even more aloof and refined, noble and inviolable.
This Han Yunxi was more beautiful than ever!
Long Fei Ye stared at her for a long time before turning away without a word.
He was still dressed in black robes and a mask, acting as Han Yunxi's attendant.
It wasn't clear whether Long Fei Ye had restrained his aura, or if Han Yunxi's makeup had strengthened her aura. Long Fei Ye stood quietly behind her like a personal bodyguard.
The two of them left the rear courtyard and soon ran into Chu Xifeng running past them with an embroidered ball in his hand. Chu Xifeng didn't even recognize them.
There was still some distance between Wu Shu's grain store and the Lin Clan's grain store. The two of them walked one after the other, avoiding the crowds fighting over the ball as they walked.
With a great deity like Long Feiye acting as her attendant, Han Yunxi was probably the only person in the world who could walk with a clear conscience and open mind.
Ever since the incident with Gu Beiyue, she'd grown much closer to Long Fei Ye. Before she knew it, she'd grown less fearful of him and more intimate with him.
If this was the past, she'd be very careful with Long Fei Ye walking behind her like this. Her heart would be in a mess.
But now, she didn't even realize that everything had happened so naturally.
Of course, she hadn't noticed the strange look in Long Fei Ye's eyes since they'd left the house.
As they walked, she suddenly stopped in her tracks. Long Fei Ye wasn't stupid enough to bump into her, so he stopped as well.
Long Fei Ye was about to ask when Han Yunxi suddenly quickened her steps. Long Fei Ye could only hurry after her.
Abruptly, Han Yunxi stopped again, followed by Long Fei Ye.
This woman was clearly playing with him.
Long Fei Ye's face was covered by a black cloth, revealing only a pair of bottomless eyes. It was impossible to see his expression.
Han Yunxi quickened her steps again, while Long Fei Ye chased after her.
As they walked, Han Yunxi's lips quirked up into a crafty smile. Suddenly, she backed up a large step.
Long Fei Ye was an expert, so he'd know as soon as Han Yunxi made a move. Just then, his movements had been in sync with hers.
However, this time, he actually stood in the same spot and did not move.
As a result, Han Yunxi solidly bumped into Long Fei Ye.
"Haha! I did it on purpose! "
Han Yunxi was amused. She openly admitted that she was in a good mood tonight, so she was just joking around.
She was about to turn around, but Long Fei Ye suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist and didn't let go. His voice was hoarse as he said, "This prince also did it on purpose."
Han Yunxi slightly stiffened. Just as she didn't know what to say, Long Fei Ye's hot breath landed on her neck.
Heavens, he actually leaned over and kissed her neck from behind.
Han Yunxi felt like she'd been electrocuted. Her whole body suddenly quivered, and her originally relaxed nerves instantly tensed up.
What's wrong with this guy!
Such an intimate action came so suddenly! This wasn't like his style at all!
His soft kisses, accompanied by his hot breath, spread from Han Yunxi's jade neck to her ears.
Han Yunxi didn't dare to move, but her body's reaction was very real. Very soon, she couldn't take it anymore and her entire body fell into Long Fei Ye's embrace.
"Your Highness ….." She instinctively called out softly.
Long Fei Ye didn't reply to her. His light kisses continued without a sound, so gentle that even he himself didn't notice.
This woman definitely didn't know how mesmerizing she looked with her make-up!
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