"Of course." Since so many steps had been given, Yu Chengyan naturally agreed.

Xu Zhao changed the subject, "But this Lihua Village seems to have no clear path with the government. The prince doesn't think you are useless bandits. You have to make everyone think you are not bandits."

After hearing this, Yu Chengyan naturally understood, "I wonder if Miss Xu has any opinions?"

Xu Zhao did not answer but asked, "Excuse me, Mr. Yu, are you from Mizhou?"

After hearing Yu Chengyan's self-introduction, Xu Zhao remembered that Uncle Zhou also mentioned Shen Lingge as his right-hand man when introducing him.

It was his right-hand men who played a huge role in his unification of the four kingdoms.

She vaguely remembered that it was mentioned at that time that Shen Lingge had a very smart strategist named Yu Chengyan, who was from Mizhou. It was because of his help that Shen Lingge was able to survive safely in Zhongjin State.

The person in front of him now was Yu Chengyan. Moreover, Luo Lei from Songfeng Village also said that there was a very smart person in Lihua Village. Putting all the things together, Xu Zhao wanted to ask where he was from.

It was also because of Yu Chengyan that Xu Zhao remembered another major event about Shen Lingge, a major event that changed someone's life.

Shortly after the army returned to the capital, Zhongjin State invited Shen Lingge to study in Zhongjin. On the surface, it was for study, but the purpose was to hold him as a hostage.

If the person in front of her was really the Yu Chengyan mentioned in history, she would naturally encourage him to follow Shen Lingge.

Since he has called her sister for so long, she must do something for Shen Lingge.

Yu Chengyan was surprised when he heard the name Mizhou. "I am indeed from Mizhou. Is it because my Mizhou accent is so strong that Miss Xu could hear it?"

His parents died when he was young, and he left home early. Over the past decade, he has traveled to many places and only settled down after meeting Du Zhiyi. Logically, he should have lost his Mizhou accent long ago.

When he saw Xu Zhao shaking his head, he was even more confused. How did he know this?

Xu Zhao didn't know how to explain too much. He couldn't tell him that it was because history said that Shen Lingge's military advisor was Yu Chengyan from Mizhou, right?

The question she asked just now was just a test. If it wasn't true, there would be no loss.

Having confirmed that Yu Chengyan was Shen Lingge's future military advisor, Xu Zhao also stood up and bowed. "Xu Zhao invites you to come out of retirement and offer your advice. If only we could one day work together on world affairs."

These words shocked the other three people present.

They were talking about Mizhou one second and asking people to come out of retirement the next. Even Yu Chengyan felt like his brain was stuck with glue and he couldn't understand it.

Besides, he is just an ordinary man, how can he contribute to the affairs of the world?

"Sister Zhaozhao!" Shen Lingge asked in confusion. He was just a little prince, so how could he be involved in the affairs of the world?

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: Uncle, save me!

Unfortunately, Shen Yu, who was far away at the foot of the mountain, would not hear what he was thinking.

"Qinghe, bow to Mr. Yu and ask for his assistance."

Although Shen Lingge didn't understand why Sister Zhaozhao suddenly did this, he still obeyed. He clasped his fists and saluted, "I would like to ask Mr. Yu to come out and give me some advice."

"Grand Prince, this is absolutely unacceptable!"

Yu Chengyan asked himself, he knew that he had some intelligence and talent, but was he really capable of assisting a prince?

At this time, Yu Chengyan did not know that the world affairs Xu Zhao mentioned were the conspiracy to unify the four countries. He only regarded it as assisting the eldest prince on how to manage the country after inheriting the throne.

"I am a humble commoner and cannot bear your highness's respect."

"If you are willing to come out of seclusion and work with me on great things, I will accept this tribute."

"This……"

If she follows the eldest prince, she will probably have to face separation from her husband and wife. If he leaves, what will happen to his wife, children, and the old and young people in Lihua Village?

Xu Zhao saw Yu Chengyan's dilemma and said, "I know you must be worried about this village. If you trust me, I will make all the arrangements for you."

She then said to Shen Lingge, "Do you remember the way here? Have someone bring in that half-box of treasure. Remember, only send two people who can carry it. Also, send two people down the mountain to get some potatoes, both sprouted and unsprouted."

Hearing about half a box of treasure, Yu Chengyan waved his hands and said, "Miss Xu, how can we accept your money? This is not appropriate."

"I didn't give you this silver for free. Don't worry, this box of jewels won't be used to control you in the future."

After Xu Zhao's repeated persuasion, Yu Chengyan finally accepted the half box of jewelry.

Shen Lingge was very obedient, but he really couldn't remember the way here. "Mr. Yu, please find someone to show me the way."

"Your Highness is too polite," Yu Chengyan said, and walked to the pillar nearby.

There was a rope tied to the pillar. Looking closely, the rope extended outside the house. Yu Chengyan pulled the rope, and a bell sound came from outside the house. Soon, a young woman appeared at the door.

"Sister, brother-in-law, what's the matter?" The person who came was Du Zhiyi's sister Du Zhixin. She was wearing a black tight-fitting robe with a sleeve arrow pinned on the cuff of her right hand.

"This is my wife's younger sister, Du Zhixin," Yu Chengyan introduced her to Xu Zhao and Shen Lingge. He then said to Du Zhixin, "Take Master Shen... to the village gate to move the things, and then send him back. Someone will be delivering more things soon, so please make another trip, Zhixin."

Yu Chengyan swallowed the word "the eldest prince" that he blurted out, thinking that it would be better not to reveal the identity of the eldest prince. Naturally, the less you know about some things, the better.

"Mr. Shen, please follow me." Du Zhixin said emotionlessly.

After Shen Lingge left, only Yu Chengyan and his wife and Xu Zhao were left in the room.

"Mr. Yu, let's sit down and talk. Since we're honest people, I'll be frank."

"Miss Xu, please speak."

The three of them took their seats.

"Lihua Village has elegant scenery, making it the perfect place for a separate courtyard. Mr. Yu, please count this half box of jewels and ask the government to buy this hilltop. As for the name, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you all. The owner of this separate courtyard will probably fall to the eldest prince."

Having said this, Xu Zhao believed that Yu Chengyan would definitely understand what she meant.

If Yu Chengyan bought the mountain by himself, not to mention whether the government would sell it to him, even if he did, he would probably get into a lot of trouble if no one was there to protect him.

And the best candidate naturally fell on Shen Lingge.

"I understand. I'm afraid the eldest prince will have to worry about this matter."

"This farm has become the private property of the eldest prince. Naturally, there will be someone to look after the people in the village. Sir, you can come back often when you are free." Xu Zhao suddenly felt that he had a talent for making big promises.

"I wonder what potatoes Miss Xu was talking about just now?"

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