Gourmet Girl: Becoming a Royal Merchant Started from Selling Buns

Hearing this, the two looked at each other.

Su An then pushed Fu Zhun in, only to see Lu Ming storming out of the yard. "That arrogant old fellow, who attacked someone and still dared to call himself a master craftsman, has lost all his dignity. I must destroy his prestige!"

"Your Highness, Miss Su, you've arrived just in time. Where is the old man who attacked me? Have you caught him?!"

Lu Ming's eyes were wide open, sparks flying out of them, and he looked really angry.

Su An had to admire his strong physical fitness. Even after being hit by a hammer, he still looked as powerful as ever when he woke up.

She said with some concern, "Uncle Lu Ming, you have a broken head. You should calm down and get some rest first."

"Su girl, if you still call me uncle, take me to seek revenge. I can't swallow this humiliation!" Lu Ming clenched his fists and pulled Su An away.

Su An's eyelids twitched wildly, and he helplessly explained to him the matter of Yujia Village.

At the end, she smiled and flattered him, "You are a descendant of the famous Lu Ban lineage. Why would you be angry with that old man and damage your status? He is far inferior to you!"

Lu Ming's originally furious expression suddenly turned into a complicated silence when he listened to her explanation.

Hearing this again, she burst into laughter: "You are right, girl! What you said makes sense!"

"Alas! That old fellow didn't tell me the truth earlier, and he took action with such a smug face. He deserves it!"

Lu Ming cursed angrily, but his eyes looked heavy.

He looked at Fu Zhun and hesitated, moving his lips. "Your Highness, in the final analysis, they are just doing stupid things to fill their stomachs. People's lives are so difficult nowadays, and we are not in big trouble. Why not give them a lighter sentence?"

Su An was amused when he heard this, blinked and said, "It turns out that uncle is a tough guy with a soft heart."

Fu Zhun smiled silently, "The people of Yujia Village will only give you a slight punishment and send you to the road construction team. You can rest assured."

"Fortunately, at least I can have food to eat!" Lu Ming's tense beard relaxed and he felt relieved.

"Your Majesty is so magnanimous and benevolent. He is truly a blessing to the people."

He looked at Fu Zhun with praise, then fell silent for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, I'd like to mention this in passing, and don't blame me for being outspoken. Your Majesty knew about the commotion in Fuyou County when I set out."

"I think His Majesty is not happy with the Prince's reforms. He follows the old calendar and opposes large-scale construction projects... If the Prince wants to fully promote cement in the future, I'm afraid it will be hindered."

After these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the courtyard froze for a moment.

Lu Ming originally did not want to discuss the affairs of the court and state so as not to get involved in the dispute.

But now, he has personally seen the benefits of cement and cannot bear to see the project stop in Fuyou County.

This is also a reminder, I hope he will be prepared.

After a moment of silence, Fu Zhun raised his hand and rubbed his forehead, then he sighed and said, "Well, your Majesty has grown up and it's time for him to rule the country."

His brows were furrowed, and his dark eyes showed an unconcealable fatigue.

Seeing him like this, Su An pursed her lips silently and kept silent.

It is the people who suffer.

Su An returned home sighing, but not long after, Jian San came back with the news of tracking.

"Princess, I followed Xiaoyu and found Laoyu's hiding place. They are hiding in a cave halfway up the mountain, but there are some elderly people and children being held hostage in the cave. The situation is not good!"

When Su An heard this, he slammed the table and was furious, but then he thought of the situation of Lao Yu's family, and his anger turned into a headache.

She sighed, and had to get up and rush out to tell Lin Yong about it.

When Lin Yong heard that Lao Yu had taken hostages, his face turned black with anger and he immediately gathered people to rush over.

Su An pondered and said, "Lao Yu probably didn't know that the villagers had joined the road construction. He was afraid of being found and arrested, so he kidnapped people. Why don't we find the old village chief to persuade him first, and then use force if that doesn't work."

"That's right, it's me who is anxious!" Lin Yong breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to inform the old village chief.

After all, the incident was caused by him, so Su An followed him worriedly.

The group was led up the mountain by Jian San and soon found a hidden cave covered by bushes.

"Oh no! The government officials are here!"

A villager guarding outside the cave saw this and immediately ran in shouting.

Suddenly, there were bursts of commotion in the cave, and Lao Yu cursed angrily: "Listen up, you dog officials outside, I have hostages in my hands, quickly make way and let us go! Otherwise..."

Before he could finish, the old village chief, his face flushed with anxiety, and he leaned on his cane and shouted, "You bastard, why don't you get out here and admit your mistake!"

"father?!"

Upon hearing the sound, Lao Yu strode out, followed by dozens of strong men, as well as dozens of elderly people and children.

Su An looked carefully and found that the women and children were all fine. They did not look like they were being threatened. Instead, they stared at the officials with a sense of shared hatred for the enemy.

Judging from their attire, they should also be villagers of Yujia Village.

Harmful--

It turns out that he was willing to cooperate with the acting!

Su An rolled his eyes imperceptibly.

Lao Yu glared at her fiercely and said angrily, "Dad, did these bastard officials torture you?"

The old village chief was furious and frightened when he heard this. He stepped forward and hit him hard with his crutch, "Asshole! Our livelihoods are taken care of, so stop acting so arrogantly in front of the county magistrate and Miss Su. We should be grateful to them!"

Lao Yu didn't care about the pain, and even the villagers behind him were stunned.

The old village chief hit them a few more times with a club, showing the attitude of beating and scolding in front of Lin Yong, and then he told them how to deal with them.

It can be said to be a solution, but it actually solved their problem of food and clothing, and everyone almost cried with joy when they heard it.

"And Miss Su, you guys went to her place to cause trouble, but Miss Su not only didn't mind, she even took care of all the meals for everyone in our family. Why don't you quickly thank Miss Su!"

Lao Yu came back to his senses, swallowed hard, and felt a burning sensation on his rather large face.

Thinking of what he had done, he gritted his teeth and knelt down in front of Su An: "Miss Su, Miss Su, it was my fault. I didn't expect you to repay me with kindness and let bygones be bygones. I, I am really ashamed!"

"This great kindness will be remembered by my old Yu family!"

"Hey, don't--" Su An was startled and waved his hands repeatedly.

This old man was very arrogant before, but now he is so flexible and kneels down when told to.

Unexpectedly, the villagers behind Lao Yu had red eyes and knelt down together to thank her.

"Miss Su, you and the county magistrate are the benefactors of our Yujia Village. Please accept our greetings!"

"How could we have such great honor to have such a benevolent Lord and a living Bodhisattva show us mercy? This is simply a blessing from our ancestors!"

"We will definitely work hard and live up to this kindness!"