Gourmet Girl: Becoming a Royal Merchant Started from Selling Buns

"Waterwheel? To divert water for irrigation?" Zhou Yue murmured in shock.

He understood each word, but when they were put together he was completely confused.

Seeing Su An's eyes burning with confidence and assurance, Zhou Yue couldn't help but be shocked, and instantly showed an attitude of humble inquiry.

"Little girl, may I ask what a waterwheel is? And how is water diverted from south to north?"

Su An sighed in his heart, thinking that it was really okay for a legitimate marquis to change his face so quickly.

However, it can also be seen that Zhou Yue attaches great importance to the people's livelihood disaster and really cares about the world.

Su An quickly explained the principle to him.

After saying this, he added at the right moment, "I only know the concept of the waterwheel's structure. We still need to work with the craftsmen to discuss the details. With concerted efforts, it shouldn't be difficult to build it."

Su An did not dare to be arrogant and honestly stated his abilities, but he also had a certain degree of confidence.

After hearing this, Zhou Yue's face flushed with excitement and he was very excited.

"Miss Su has such abilities. She shouldn't go to the capital. Instead, she should rush to the disaster area and immediately implement this drought relief method!"

Fearing that Su An would be unwilling, he suppressed his surging emotions and explained: "You know, being an official is not something that can be achieved overnight. Miss Su needs to have some achievements that can be seen by the court officials and the people. Only then can Miss Su be appointed as a female official with justification!"

When Su An heard the word "disaster area", his heart was suddenly moved.

Fu Zhun and the others will go to the disaster area, and then they will be able to rely on us again!

She smiled happily and was about to agree, but at this moment Chu Yi said with a dark face: "I don't agree."

"Su An must return to the capital with me. I want to take her as my concubine!"

Su An is his hostage and bargaining chip, how could he let him go!

Facing the emperor's wrath, Zhou Yue simply frowned and righteously rejected the idea, "Your Majesty has also said that Su An was once suspected of being a traitor. Although there is no evidence, his reputation has been ruined. How can he enter the harem again?"

"Not to mention that I disagree, all the civil and military officials will surely oppose it. Your Majesty, are you going to imitate that tyrant emperor and allow the country to be in turmoil because of a beautiful woman?"

Zhou Yue's eyes were sharp, and he almost said that Su An would disrupt the government.

After all, if a woman who was once accused of treason entered the harem, all officials would be worried and suspicious.

"Only by letting Miss Su go to the disaster area to prove that she has devoted her life to the country, will no one be able to accuse her then!" Zhou Yue snorted coldly, as if it was a matter of course.

These words almost made Chu Yi jump with anger.

The excuse he had been using to hold Su An hostage was actually used by Zhou Yue to turn the tables and take Su An away with justification!

"How can this be! You, you!" Chu Yi pointed at him, his handsome face flushed red.

Su An, who was watching the game, was stunned by this scene and silently gave Zhou Yue a thumbs up.

As expected, Niu Boyi is an experienced official in the workplace, who can easily resolve the problem!

Zhou Yue, however, maintained a serious and businesslike expression as he bowed to the emperor. "The situation in the disaster area is urgent. I will prepare a carriage to immediately take Miss Su there. I hope Your Majesty will consider the people of the world."

After saying that, without caring about Chu Yi's face which had turned as black as charcoal, he turned around and left with Su An in a swift and decisive manner.

Thanks to Zhou Yue's intervention, the whole family was quickly taken out of prison, settled back home, and someone was left to take care of them.

Su An only had time to explain to his family that he was going to provide disaster relief and pack some luggage before Zhou Yue hurriedly took him into a carriage and drove away.

Thinking of the tearful and worried looks of Li Guihua and Sanwa before leaving, Su An felt a little uneasy, but his attention was soon attracted by Zhou Yue's words.

"We must now rush to Jizhou, the largest disaster area, situated on the dividing line between the north and the south. Therefore, it is also where the most refugees stay as they migrate south. Riots are inevitable. Miss Su, please do not wander around when you get there."

Su An's heart sank and he nodded solemnly.

Even Zhou Li had to ask Fu Zhun to lead troops to suppress the rebellion, which shows that Jizhou was not peaceful.

"Huh." Su An let out a breath. It would take at least four days to travel non-stop all night long. Right now, she could only try her best to calm down and get enough rest.

……

Outside Jizhou City four days later.

Fu Zhun and others who received the message had already stationed their troops at the city gate to prevent the victims from suddenly rioting.

Zhou Li paced back and forth, eagerly waiting, full of curiosity and anticipation. "Your Highness, do you know who this divine being my father was talking about who can solve the drought?"

"I heard that person is also from Fuyou County, but we haven't discovered such a talent before. It's really strange!"

"I don't know either." Fu Zhun frowned and said, his expression was tired but also showed a hint of anticipation, his pair of black eyes were fixed on the distance.

The letter was written in a hurry and sloppily. If the handwriting was not authentic, he would have doubted whether it was really sent by Marquis Pingyang.

"Here it comes!" Zhou Li suddenly shouted in surprise.

Squinting his eyes slightly, he saw two carriages with the Zhou family flag speeding towards him in the rolling dust, showing how anxious they were to get on the road.

When the carriage stopped, Zhou Li looked excited. He immediately pushed his wheelchair forward and stared at the person who was about to get off the carriage.

Zhou Yue was the first to step down, not being bound by etiquette, and said directly: "Your Highness, I have brought the person to you."

"Miss Su!"

After these three words were spoken, Fu Zhun's breathing paused slightly, and a look of deep surprise flashed in his eyes.

Then he saw the figure of the woman who had been haunting him jump out of the carriage. Through the wind and sand, a pair of clear and determined big eyes looked at him with joy.

"Fu Zhun!"

When Su An saw the handsome man in the wheelchair, his eyes turned red with excitement and he walked up quickly.

Finally, finally I saw her guiding light!

God knows what kind of life she has been living after her thighs left!

This man was still as handsome as before, but his face seemed a little pale from fatigue, and his black robe was covered with dust.

At this moment, his sword-like brows were tightly knitted, and his dark eyes were fixed on him, with a complex and turbulent undercurrent surging in his eyes.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Su An felt inexplicably frightened by being stared at, and looked at Zhou Li again.

I found that the other person also had a look of surprise on his face, but he was obviously happy to meet an old friend again.

"Why are you here?" Fu Zhun spoke at this time, his voice was hoarse and a little demanding, with a hint of coldness spreading.

Although he was asking Su An, his eyes like icy blades were directed at Zhou Yue.

Zhou Yue was startled, and stroked his beard with a guilty look on his face. "Your Highness, Miss Su is the one I mentioned in the letter. The method she proposed to combat drought..."

Before he could finish his words, Fu Zhun suddenly interrupted with a low voice: "She is just a little girl. Even if there is a way, just record it and pass it to the craftsmen to implement it. Why bring her here to cause trouble?"

His face was uglier than ever, as if Su An's arrival was a huge trouble.

Su An's excited heart cooled down and he looked at him in disbelief.