I traveled back to the Qin Dynasty, and the First Emperor begged me to become his empress.

Chapter 119 Fusu's Letter

As soon as Ying Wuyou stepped out of the palace, Cui'er rushed over and said anxiously, "Your Highness, someone from the eldest son's residence has come to ask you to go to his residence." Hearing that someone from her brother Fusu's residence had come, Ying Wuyou was overjoyed. She quickly tidied herself up and couldn't wait to head towards the residence of Prince Fusu.

When she arrived at Fusu's residence, she saw that the old steward, Uncle Li, was already waiting at the door. Ying Wuyou stepped forward and asked, "Uncle Li, has Brother Fusu sent a letter?" Uncle Li smiled and nodded, replying, "Yes, Princess. This letter is specially written for you by the young master." As he spoke, Uncle Li took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Ying Wuyou.

Ying Wuyou happily accepted the letter and carefully opened the envelope. The letter was rich in content, detailing Fusu's various experiences and feelings in Nanyue. Fusu mentioned the difficulties and challenges he encountered in Nanyue, as well as the fierce war taking place there. He also mentioned that he had purchased a large amount of grain in Nanyue and that he had already left for Ouyue. He added that the language of Ouyue was extremely difficult to understand, and that he had become a bandit there and established himself. He told her not to worry and asked her to give his regards to his father, asking him to take good care of him. He assured her that he would govern Ouyue well and bring it completely under the control of the Qin Dynasty.

Ying Wuyou sat on the stone bench, holding the letter, her heart filled with worry. In just a few months, Fusu had experienced so much; she was truly concerned for him. She never imagined that the conflict between Nan Yue and Xi Yue would escalate into a war between the four major tribes of Baiyue. Fortunately, Fusu had successfully left Nan Yue and arrived in Ou Yue, which brought her some relief.

However, when she saw that Fusu had become a bandit in Ouyue, she couldn't help but laugh. She simply couldn't imagine that the once brilliant and admired young master Fusu had now fallen into banditry. [If everyone knew that Young Master Fusu had become a bandit, what kind of expressions would they have?] Ying Wuyou thought maliciously.

Then, she carefully placed Fusu's letter into the cloth bag she carried with her, and turned to ask the steward, Uncle Li, "Uncle Li, where are the grains that Brother Fusu sent back?"

Li Bo hurriedly replied, "Your Highness, they are all piled up in the courtyard. The young master said before that you would be in charge of handling these grains. Princess, what are your plans? Will you transport them directly?"

After a moment of contemplation, Ying Wuyou said, "Let's leave it here for now. I need to go to the palace to discuss this with my father." With that, she stood up and prepared to head to the palace.

After arriving at Zhangtai Palace, Ying Wuyou respectfully bowed to the King of Qin. After finishing the bow, Ying Wuyou said to the King of Qin, "Father, Brother Fusu has sent a letter."

Upon hearing this, the King of Qin put down the memorial he was reviewing, looked up at Ying Wuyou, and asked with some curiosity, "Oh? What did he say?"

Ying Wuyou then handed Fusu's letter to the King of Qin. The King of Qin took the letter and read it carefully. After reading it, he frowned and said, "Is the Baiyue region in such chaos?"

Ying Wuyou comforted him, "Father, don't worry. Brother Fusu has already left Nanyue and is safe for the time being."

The King of Qin snorted coldly and said irritably, "It's safe, they've all become bandits."

Ying Wuyou hurriedly walked behind the King of Qin, gently massaged his shoulders, and said in a coquettish tone, "Father, don't be angry. Brother Fusu had no choice. The customs of Baiyue are too different from those of our Central Plains. If Brother Fusu wants to gain a foothold in Ouyue, becoming a bandit is the most convenient thing."

Upon hearing this, the King of Qin was puzzled and turned to Ying Wuyou, asking, "Why?"

Ying Wuyou said solemnly, "The Ouyue region has many mountains and forests, and the population is scattered. They live on different hilltops. So if some people become bandits, they can quickly control the people in that area through force, thereby gaining control of the discourse and resources there."

After hearing this, the King of Qin nodded in agreement and said, "Hmm, what you said makes some sense."

Ying Wuyou smiled happily and said, "That's because Father is wise and mighty!"

The King of Qin laughed and scolded, "Stop flattering me. You're the one with the sweetest tongue. Tell me, you didn't come here just for Fusu's letter, did you?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou laughed and replied, "Haha, Father understands me best."

Then the King of Qin said seriously, "Alright, stop fooling around and let's get down to business."

Ying Wuyou immediately stopped smiling and became very serious. She continued, "Father, Brother Fusu has brought back a lot of grain from the Ouyue region. What do you plan to do with this grain?"

The King of Qin thought for a moment, then replied, "Let's use it to replenish the army camp first."

Ying Wuyou shook her head and offered a different opinion, saying, "Father, I think we should distribute this grain to those people who have no grain for free."

However, the King of Qin frowned and said with concern, "This is not a good idea. Who should receive this grain, and who shouldn't? This kind of distribution could easily cause chaos and conflict."

Ying Wuyou continued, “Father, every year our Great Qin Bank provides interest-free loans to people who cannot afford grain seeds, but this year we can directly exchange the loans for grain. Moreover, we can set the price slightly lower than that of ordinary grain on the market. This way, we can solve the problem of this batch of grain, benefit the people, and avoid causing dissatisfaction by distributing grain for free.”

After listening, the King of Qin nodded in agreement, but he still asked with some doubt, "Jiayang, although your method is good, how is it different from directly transporting grain to the military camp?"

Ying Wuyou patiently explained, “Father, think about it. Are the grains of the Baiyue people suitable for planting on our land in Xianyang? Can other regions of Qin grow these grains? If they can, will their yield be higher than our existing grain varieties? There is even a possibility that we can use these grains to cultivate hybrid varieties, thereby further increasing our country’s total grain output. These are all important factors concerning the future development of Qin!”

Ying Wuyou's words left the King of Qin speechless. Hybrid grains? What kind of concept is that? Grains can actually be hybridized? This term sounds strange, like it's not a good thing. The King of Qin muttered to himself.

Seeing that the King of Qin remained silent, Ying Wuyou spoke again: "Father, I believe that the most important use of this batch of grain is not as ordinary food, but to experiment with whether crops with higher yields can be cultivated. In this way, their value as seeds far exceeds their significance for direct consumption."

After a moment of silence, the King of Qin waved his hand gently and said in a calm tone, "Alright, I understand. Then proceed according to your plan."

Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou's face immediately lit up with a joyful smile, and he flattered her, "Father, you are truly wise and mighty!"

Upon hearing this, the King of Qin couldn't help but laugh and teased, "What, is 'wise and mighty' the only phrase you can use to praise me?"

Ying Wuyou was somewhat taken aback by the King of Qin's words, but he quickly regained his composure and replied with a smile, "Father, you are truly amazing. I cannot find any better words to describe you."

The King of Qin smiled, shook his head, and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, alright, you may leave now."

Ying Wuyou hurriedly bowed and took his leave. After he left, the King of Qin watched his departing figure, sighed helplessly, shook his head gently, and revealed a hint of doting in his eyes.