Special Agent Rebirth: The Omnipotent Goddess of Quick Transmigration-Chapter 33 - 032 Prime Minister Residences Number One Talented

Chapter 33: 032 Prime Minister Residence’s Number One Talented Lady (14)

Chapter 33: 032 Prime Minister Residence’s Number One Talented Lady (14)

Bai Zhenzhen now harbored great ambitions, not only promoting the idea of equality for all and the establishment of a peaceful society among the common people, but also vastly improving roads and expanding commerce.

Upon hearing that the Medical Valley was situated in the high mountains, she proposed the concept of cable cars to the valley’s leader, who was greatly astonished by the idea.

Bai Zhenzhen’s fame soared even higher.

This day was when the Crown Prince of Cloud Country paid his respects to the Emperor, and the sovereign hosted a grand banquet, with almost all officials in attendance.

“This Bai Zhenzhen is truly an extraordinary person,” the Crown Prince of Cloud Country remarked nonchalantly at the feast.

Although he expressed admiration, the almost otherworldly composure on his face remained unmoved.

He glanced at the dazzling Bai Zhenzhen, speaking eloquently in the Great Hall, and soon withdrew his gaze, not sharing the utter surprise of others.

The Third Prince and Bai Zhenzhen were both keeping an eye on the Crown Prince of Cloud Country. Bai Zhenzhen, holding a vast fortune, had access to certain information that was more reliable than that of the Third Prince.

She knew that the wealthiest headquarters lay within Cloud Country, and that the Crown Prince himself was a man of formidable talent and strategy. Though Cloud Country was small in size, it surpassed other nations in military and treasury strength.

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“Third Prince, we must try our best to win over the Crown Prince of Cloud Country. Behind Cloud Country is the wealthiest man in the world. With their support, we could achieve twice the results with half the effort,” Bai Zhenzhen whispered.

The Third Prince had already come to the same conclusion as Bai Zhenzhen, so as soon as the state banquet concluded, he hurriedly followed the Crown Prince of Cloud Country as he left.

Finally, in the Imperial Garden, he managed to intercept the Crown Prince of Cloud Country. The Third Prince bowed slightly, “Crown Prince, I…”

The Crown Prince of Cloud Country barely had to think to know what the Third Prince wanted to say, his lips curving into a slight smile, “I apologize, Third Prince, but I have to rush to meet with your monarch, and I don’t have the time.”

That was a rejection.

The Third Prince’s smile froze momentarily; after a pause, he stepped back, “Then perhaps we can talk another time.”

The Crown Prince of Cloud Country indifferently acknowledged, continuing on his way without concern for the Third Prince, whose expression had soured.

As he turned the corner at the Imperial Study Room, the Crown Prince of Cloud Country paused when he saw a group of people.

The historian by his side, noticing his reaction, looked curiously in the direction of his gaze and was equally startled.

Leading the group was a young woman, approaching at a leisurely pace, a layer of sheer gauze cloaking her, as though enshrouded in mist, her face as radiant as a water-ink painting.

The man in green by her side had a sickly pallor, yet the entire figure exuded a serene elegance. The moment he saw him, the clamor at his ears seemed to dissipate, and he didn’t look the least overshadowed by the young lady.

When passing the two, the Crown Prince of Cloud Country greeted them with impeccable manners.

“Why such a pleasant demeanor towards her?” the historian asked, grinding his teeth in annoyance at Ye Huaijin’s party, naturally recognizing Ye Shaohua. His eyebrows furrowing, he continued, “Just now, when Miss Bai was discussing the livelihood of the people, you listened intently. Yet this Miss Ye dares to nap on the table. It’s a shame that Ye Huaijin’s sister has no understanding of manners. Such a beautiful face wasted—no wonder the Third Prince would risk offending the Prime Minister and still refuse to marry her.”

His main intention was to remind the Crown Prince not to be deceived by a pretty face and that Ye Shaohua wasn’t worth his attention, nor Cloud Country’s efforts.

“Historian, you are usually discerning. I didn’t expect you to be mistaken this time,” the Crown Prince of Cloud Country flicked his finger, “Did you not see who General Su was catering to just now? This Miss Ye is indeed interesting. If my guess is correct, all those troop deployment strategies were her devising. Such a mind—I might be confident, but I must admit that even I cannot compare to her in that regard. As for the Third Prince, perhaps… his mind isn’t functioning well?”

These words startled the historian, “No, she’s just a young lady, how could she know such things? Your Highness, you must be joking!”

He had always thought of Ye Shaohua as just tagging along with Ye Huaijin for entertainment and hadn’t taken her seriously.

Yet deep down, he hesitated; General Su had indeed been fawning over Miss Ye consistently.

The Crown Prince of Cloud Country didn’t bother with him any longer, but as he watched Ye Shaohua leave, his eyes narrowed slightly. He always felt… her silhouette seemed familiar. Could it be an illusion?

**

Ever since returning from the battlefield, Huangfu Yunzhong’s health had been declining day by day. Having grown up with constant medical treatment, he had never been this frail before.

“I’ll take these back and have my brother help you,” Ye Shaohua said as she gathered the petitions from his desk, “You should rest well. I’m heading back to the residence.”

Huangfu Yunzhong coughed quietly, his eyes softening as he watched Ye Shaohua busy herself with coming and going.

As for himself, he felt incredibly weak at the moment.

In the inner chamber, Huangfu Yunzhong’s personal guard saw that the Crown Prince had coughed up blood again after Ye Shaohua left. Wiping his eyes, the guard lamented, “Your Highness, shall we plead with the Empress?”

In the past, Huangfu Yunzhong would absolutely not allow anyone to appeal to the Empress on his behalf.

But now, thinking of the Ye Family, Huangfu Yunzhong closed his eyes, “Go ahead.”

The guard’s face lit up with joy, and he immediately went to find the Empress.

“You want me to convince my third son to persuade Bai Zhenzhen to invite someone from the Valley of the Divine Healers for him?” The Empress looked at Huangfu Yunzhong’s personal guard and sneered, “Now that he needs my help, he remembers I’m his mother. Why didn’t he speak up when I wanted him to cede Shenji Camp to my third son?”

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Yunzhong’s personal guard bowed incessantly, “But Your Majesty, Shenji Camp was originally forced upon the Crown Prince by the Third Prince, who didn’t want it. Moreover, the Crown Prince is also your son… You can’t just watch him die!”

“Leave. I can’t handle this matter,” said the Empress, not wanting to listen any further, and had the guard driven out at once.

She poured herself a cup of tea, her gaze icy and aloof.

The Crown Prince had always been close to the Emperor and not to her; the one she raised was the third son. Now, Bai Zhenzhen had connections with the Valley of the Divine Healers, which meant that the Valley owed a favor to her third son.

At a time like this, how could she allow her third son to ask for help from the Valley for Huangfu Yunzhong?

Such a favor would be used at a critical moment, not wasted on Huangfu Yunzhong.

She still aimed to be the most honored Empress Dowager of the Wang Dynasty, and could not fail at the last hurdle.

Huangfu Yunzhong’s personal guard returned to the Crown Prince’s palace, reluctant to go into the study and inform him of this unwelcome truth as he saw the flickering light inside.

Huangfu Yunzhong was adjusting the lamp wick, appearing to already know the outcome and showing no sign of heartbreak, “Bring me the decree that Father gave me.”

He dared not imagine how his youngest brother would treat the Ye Residence once he ascended the throne. Before his death, he had to ensure a way out for them.

Otherwise, he would not rest in peace even in death.

Upon hearing this, the personal guard could not help but weep bitterly. The Empress was too cruel; for the sake of the Third Prince’s interests, she was prepared to watch her own son die!

As the Crown Prince’s illness worsened, fewer and fewer court officials came to visit.

Those who came and went were only from the Ye Family and General Su’s household.

One day, Ye Huaijin came to deliver petitions to the Crown Prince, and the personal guard broke down and poured out his grief.

“I’m aware of the situation,” said Ye Huaijin, pressing his lips. He had already met with Bai Zhenzhen’s people, and while comforting Huangfu Yunzhong’s personal guard, he approached Bai Zhenzhen.

Having spent those months on the battlefield, Ye Huaijin had developed a profound respect for Huangfu Yunzhong’s abilities; it would be a great pity if such a person were to die just like that.

To Bai Zhenzhen’s unsurprise, Ye Huaijin had come to her for help. Her eyes twinkled with mirth, “Mr. Ye, I’m just a repairer of cable cars; I don’t know the people of the Valley of the Divine Healers. I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong person.”

In truth, she had already made contact with the Valley, but she felt that since the Crown Prince was finished, she did not want to waste time on him.

That time would be better spent discussing the manufacturing of cannons with the Third Prince.

“I think it’s still not too late for you to seek out the Third Prince,” Bai Zhenzhen covered her mouth with a laugh, “Rest assured, I will not be as petty as Miss Shaohua, speaking ill of you in the Third Prince’s ear, but I also won’t speak well for you. The Ye Family should act wisely.”

She thought the Crown Prince was beyond hope. Not kicking Ye Shaohua when she was down, after the latter had insulted her, was already a display of magnanimity from a person of modern times.