The Crown Princess is busy fishing

I learned that they were going back to Beijing.

Ye Lingxuan immediately said, "Brother Lu, I want to go with you. We can go back together."

Lu Ziheng's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

He quickly said, "Ye Lingxuan, we have business to attend to on this trip, and there are many risks at sea. You should come by land, it will be faster."

Ye Lingxuan raised her eyebrows: "Brother Lu, do you think I'm a burden to you?"

I've learned some martial arts since I was a child, so I definitely won't cause you any trouble.

Besides, I came here specifically to find you, and now that I've finally found you, I'm definitely going to follow you.

Lu Ziheng looked troubled and wanted to persuade him again.

Ye Lingxuan's eyes reddened, as if she would cry if he refused.

Seeing this, Lu Ziheng felt somewhat helpless and reluctant, but swallowed his words.

Seeing this, Lin Yuge coughed lightly and said, "Brother Lu, Princess Ye is very sincere."

Moreover, she is all alone here, and if we force her to stay, something unexpected might happen.

Let's make more thorough preparations so we can look out for each other on the road.

Lin Qingzhou nodded slightly in agreement.

Lu Ziheng sighed and said to Ye Lingxuan, "Lingxuan, if you want to come along, you must follow orders in everything."

"You mustn't act recklessly, or I'll send you ashore immediately."

Ye Lingxuan stopped crying and smiled, nodding quickly: "Don't worry, Brother Lu, I will definitely be obedient."

The group then returned to the ship together.

Ye Lingxuan looked around curiously, filled with a sense of wonder at everything on the ship.

She would pester Lin Yuge with questions for a while, and then run to the bow of the boat to look out at the sea.

Lin Yuge patiently answered her questions and told her about the wonders and anecdotes of the sea.

Ye Lingxuan listened with great interest.

The look in his eyes as he looked at Lin Yuge gradually became more affectionate.

As the ship slowly sailed away from the port, Ye Lingxuan stood on the deck.

Facing the sea breeze, he said excitedly:

"Fisherman's Song, the feeling at sea is truly wonderful; I have never had such an experience before."

Watching Lin Yuge skillfully direct the crew to adjust the angle of the sails and check the tightness of the ropes.

Ye Lingxuan's eyes were full of admiration and curiosity.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "Yuge, you're so young, yet you command this boat with such composure, just like a seasoned captain."

I originally thought that women only needed to be proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, needlework, and embroidery.

Seeing you now, I realize that women can also have such a vast world and such extraordinary abilities.

You must have gone through a lot to learn such skills, right?

Hearing this, Lu Ziheng smiled and replied:

"Lingxuan, you've misunderstood."

Lin Xiaomei grew up in Beijing; her family hasn't been in Lingnan for very long.

Ye Lingxuan was taken aback upon hearing this, and stared blankly at Lin Yuge for a moment.

"How did you manage to master these navigation skills in such a short time?"

"Do you have some unique talent or secret?" Ye Lingxuan asked curiously.

Lin Yuge smiled gently and said:

"I wouldn't call it talent, but I do have some luck."

Plus, the situation was pressing. So, naturally, I gradually learned these things.

Lin Yuge didn't say anything more.

Upon their first meeting, Ye Lingxuan didn't want to pester Lin Yuge too much, but her curiosity about Lin Yuge only grew stronger.

During the rest of the voyage, Ye Lingxuan often took the initiative to approach Lin Yuge and chat with her about various topics.

The more they spent time together, the more they felt they had known each other for a long time.

Ye Lingxuan was deeply attracted by Lin Yuge's independence and courage.

Lin Yuge also greatly admired Ye Lingxuan's liveliness and intelligence.

Ye Lingxuan no longer revolved solely around Lu Ziheng as she had when they first met.

She abandoned him and spent all her time with Lin Yuge.

On this day, they finally arrived in Guangling County.

Three cargo ships slowly sailed into a port.

Lin Yuge looked around and saw thousands of sails standing in the harbor.

All sorts of ships shuttled back and forth, and the laborers loading and unloading cargo were busy at work, with shouts rising and falling.

It was indeed a bustling and prosperous scene, with merchants gathering in droves.

It was exactly the same as what her aunt and others had described.

After discussing it, Lin Yuge and Lu Ziheng decided to sell a batch of goods here and purchase some local specialties.

The group decided to split into two groups to first find suitable brokerage firms and businesses to understand the market conditions.

Lin Yuge and Lin Qingzhou, along with their maids, servants, and several strong crew members, were preparing to set off.

Ye Lingxuan suddenly stopped them, "No, I want to go with Yuge!"

Lu Ziheng disagreed, saying, "Lingxuan, don't be silly."

"We're all unfamiliar with this place, and you and Lin Xiaomei are both women. What if something happens to you?"

Ye Lingxuan stood with her hands on her hips, her chin slightly raised, her eyes full of confidence and stubbornness.

"I'm very skilled. I've practiced martial arts diligently since I was a child, and ordinary thieves can't even get close to me."

If it really came down to a fight, you'd be no match for me!

Besides, I have Shijian with me. She is highly skilled in martial arts, and with her by my side to protect me, my safety is assured.

Seeing her resolute attitude, and knowing her temperament well, Lu Ziheng understood her.

Knowing he couldn't argue with her, he had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Ye Lingxuan immediately beamed with joy.

She hurriedly followed Lin Yuge off the boat with her maid and skipped and hopped.

Their cheerful steps made it seem as if they weren't going on official business, but rather on a leisurely stroll.

As their figures gradually disappeared into the distance, Lu Ziheng looked in that direction and shook his head slightly.

He then turned to Lin Qingzhou and sighed:

"Women are really fickle. Look at Lingxuan, she's inseparable from Lin Xiaomei now."

She completely forgot about me, her fiancé, and I don't even know who was chasing after me all this time.

"Fiancé? So you and Princess Lingxuan are engaged."

"Then why did you come all the way to Lingnan? Aren't you afraid of making Princess Lingxuan angry?" Lin Qingzhou asked in confusion.

Lu Ziheng smiled helplessly and said:

"This marriage was arranged by the parents and the matchmaker."

I've always wanted to explore and gain more experience before settling down.

Besides, I originally thought that Lingxuan was just having a passing fancy and might not have such deep feelings for me.

However, she hadn't expected Lin Xiaomei to appear along the way, completely captivating Lingxuan's attention.

After saying that, he straightened his clothes and his expression became serious.

"Alright, let's not talk about these romantic matters for now."

Our immediate priority is to find suitable brokers and firms as soon as possible to properly handle the matter concerning the goods.

Here, Lin Yuge and his group arrived at the brokerage firm.

I plan to introduce some businesses through the brokerage firm.

When the brokerage manager saw a customer coming in, he quickly and warmly greeted him.

After some conversation, the manager launched into a long and detailed introduction of several businesses.

They then visited each of them one by one, and after meeting them, they found that each had its own strengths and weaknesses.

Some are large in scale but have high prices.

Some items are reasonably priced but lack complete stock.

Even more shockingly, the owners of several businesses saw a group of girls.

With a disdainful look on his face, he turned and left.

Ye Lingxuan's face flushed red with anger, and she rolled up her sleeves, ready to confront him.

"This is outrageous! How can you do business like this!"

Lin Yuge quickly pulled her back and said softly, "It's not worth it. This kind of person is arrogant and conceited."

Even if we were to reluctantly cooperate, there's a risk of future trouble, so we won't do business with him.