The Concubine's Daughter Travels Through Time and Space and Takes the Road of Confrontation

"Is Director Wan here?"

Wan Ji's face changed drastically, and he stood up hurriedly, "Jiang Er, what are you doing?"

The middle-aged man named Jiang Er had a donkey-like face, a long nose, and sinister eyes. "Since the Maritime Affairs Department is no longer part of the Finance Bureau, it naturally cannot occupy the Finance Bureau's territory. Our Tax Bureau is busy with work and is planning to expand its staff. I think the Maritime Affairs Department is a good place. Director Wan, please move to another place as soon as possible!"

Wan Ji's face turned grim. "I've already reported this to Master Ming Gong. He gave me three days to move out, and today is only the second day."

Jiang Er sneered, "Director Hai, if you don't have anyone to use, I do have quite a few people under my command. If you ask me for help, I can lend you two to use, so you don't get kicked out and lose face."

"You——" Wan Ji shouted angrily.

"Director Wan!" Lu Yun stepped out. "The new yard of the Maritime Affairs Department has already been prepared."

"Who are you?" Jiang Er looked at the girl who suddenly appeared in front of him with a subtle attitude. "Are you Princess Ning'an?"

"How dare you!" Cai He shouted, "How dare you address the princess by her name?"

Jiang Er was startled and fell to his knees with a pale face. "I dare not! Please forgive me, Princess!"

"Master Jiang, why aren't you leaving?" Lu Yun said coldly. "Do you want me to send someone to ask you to leave? As a fellow director, how is Master Jiang superior to others? How dare you point fingers at my people?"

"I dare not. I will leave now." Jiang Er's face turned pale and he walked away in shame.

Wan Ji bowed in shame and said, "Thank you, Princess, for rescuing me."

Lu Yun's expression softened. "Your Excellency, there's no need to be so polite. Now that the Maritime Affairs Bureau is under my control, no one else can interfere, much less intervene. I didn't lie to you, Your Excellency. The new office location is indeed ready, and someone will be moving everything from this courtyard for you shortly. Please ensure that you complete your task."

Wan Ji said solemnly, "I will sacrifice my life for you, even if it means death!"

What happened to Director Jiang made many people who were planning to watch the excitement at the Maritime Affairs Bureau temporarily give up their thoughts.

Lord Gong and one or two of his subordinates stood at the entrance of the alley, silently watching Li Fu coming in and out of the courtyard.

Director Jiang looked at him with resentment, "Master Gong, what does this little girl from Qin Chaolai know about maritime affairs? I think the prince is being too reckless. He actually separated the Maritime Affairs Department from our treasury, just to keep a little girl who knows nothing going on!"

Lord Gong's expression was calm. "Lord Jiang, be careful with your words. Let alone a small Maritime Affairs Bureau, even if His Royal Highness wanted to dispose of the entire Treasury, a subject must act with utmost caution. How could one be so impulsive as to engage in a quarrel based on personal feelings?"

Director Jiang's expression changed slightly. "I know I was wrong."

Lord Gong glanced at him coldly and turned away.

"Sir, do you want to send someone to keep an eye on that place?" the gray-robed old servant asked respectfully.

Lord Gong shook his head. "She's just a little girl. What can she possibly accomplish? Wanji may have some abilities, but he's a simpleton. He's not worth mentioning. We should just focus on doing our own thing."

The new courtyard of the Maritime Affairs Bureau is located in Shuisheng Lane, two streets away from the palace.

This yard is four times larger than the original one, with two small courtyards in the front and back. The open space in the middle can accommodate a carriage, and there is also a stable in the backyard.

Lu Yun thought long-term and unceremoniously took over the Maritime Administration's personnel management power. She didn't want someone to come and take advantage of her hard-earned success in the shipping business.

In addition, they bought an elderly couple from a human trafficker, who were responsible for cleaning the yard and cooking.

After two days of hard work, she and Wan Ji finally managed to completely set up the new Maritime Affairs Office.

Zhou Boli hadn't seen anyone for two days in a row, so he couldn't help but come looking for him.

Looking at the neatly arranged courtyard and the spirited girl in front of him, the depression in his heart suddenly disappeared. "I haven't seen you in the mansion for a long time. I came to see you."

After Wanji paid his respects to the prince, he followed Miss Caihe to the backyard.

Lu Yun felt a little embarrassed in front of outsiders. After everyone else left, she quietly pulled up one of Zhou Boli's sleeves and said, "I'm done. I still have something I want to ask for your help."

"Inscription?" Zhou Boli raised an eyebrow. "I have a better candidate."

Lu Yun stood obediently in the middle, allowing the square-faced, dignified old man at the top to look her up and down.

"Princess Ning'an, do you want me to write an inscription for your Maritime Affairs Department?"

"Yes."

The King of Nanyue was very interested and asked, "What is the inscription? Tell me."

"There will be a time when we will ride on the wind and waves, and sail across the vast ocean. This poem was written by a poet named Li whom I met by chance." Lu Yun said sorry to Li Bai in her heart and borrowed his poem.

The old prince chewed the words carefully, his expression nostalgic. "This poem is quite apt. Okay, I'll do you a favor." Then he changed the subject and said, "You should pay me a fee for writing this, but since I'm half your elder, I'll waive it. How about I also assign you some staff to work for your Maritime Affairs Department?"

Lu Yun hesitated for only a moment before agreeing. The future of the Maritime Affairs Bureau was uncertain, so she took advantage of any leverage she could get. She didn't think the King of Nanyue was interested in her small fortune; perhaps he was simply curious about what she was up to.

Zhou Chong nodded secretly, the little girl was quite courageous.

Lu Yun looked at the banner with the Nanyue King's small seal and was so happy that her teeth were not visible. "Prince, I owe you a favor."

Hanging this banner in the main hall of the Maritime Affairs Bureau would be equivalent to the King of Nanyue waving a banner for them. No one would dare to look down on her Maritime Affairs Bureau in the future.

Zhou Boli tapped his fingers on the table and said in a gentle voice, "We are one family and we should keep our differences."

Lu Yun's ears felt hot. She put the banner aside, her eyes sparkling. "Prince, please lend me some hands."

The man in front of him chuckled. "Why don't you take a look at the manpower your father has given you. If there's anything missing, I'll fill it for you."

Lu Yun nodded rapidly and began to think carefully in her mind.

All things are difficult at the beginning. The first step must be to build her first team for going out to sea, and then make adjustments gradually depending on the specific situation.

After receiving the twenty people from Manager Liao, Lu Yun led them straight to the palace parade ground. The parade ground manager had cleared the ground early on, knowing that the princess would need them.

Twenty young soldiers, about seven feet tall, clad in armor, and around eighteen years old, lined up in a row. Lu Jian, one of the soldiers, was almost visibly upset. He didn't understand why his grandfather had dragged him here to play house with the nobles in the mansion. Mr. Zhou was enough for the brothers to handle, and now there was this clueless little girl to deal with.

It's a pity that Lu Jian has all the martial arts skills but no hope of becoming a soldier!

Lu Yun, dressed in a red outfit, circled the team twice and had already locked onto the troublemaker in the team.

"You, come out and fight with this princess." Lu Yun hooked her finger at the fifth person in the second row, her eyes full of provocation.

Seeing that the nobleman was pointing at him, Lu Jian began to hesitate. What if he lost control and hurt someone? Wouldn't that be asking for trouble? However, the way the little girl looked at him made his already depressed mood even worse.

So he clasped his fists and said, "My Lady, I am a reckless man. You are of noble status, and I am afraid I might accidentally hurt you."