Just as Mo Yunxuan thought there was nothing else and prepared to get up and leave, Ji Ruxue suddenly spoke:
"Wei State Duke, there really is something I'd like to trouble you with..."
"No time!" Mo Yunxuan answered crisply, rising to his feet without even turning his head.
"It concerns the spirit rice in the south. If its yield continues to decline, there may be problems with resource allocation in the future!"
Before she had finished speaking, Mo Yunxuan had already reappeared in his original seat, staring solemnly at Ji Ruxue.
"Please explain this matter in detail, Your Majesty!"
Since it concerned the Imperial Court, Ji Ruxue sat up from the bed as well, her tone turning serious.
"Over the past century, the yield of spirit rice in the south has been declining. Though the drop was slight each time and nothing obvious on its own, the accumulated loss over a hundred years has become somewhat excessive."
"Originally, I couldn't figure out what exactly was happening in the south. The people I sent to investigate in the past found nothing. But this time, your 'losses' gave me considerable inspiration."
As she said this, Ji Ruxue shot Mo Yunxuan a strange look.
Expressionless, Mo Yunxuan glanced at Hong Yu in the corner, making her whole body tremble and heave.
Unfortunately, they were discussing the tangible interests of the Wei State Duke Mansion, so he had no time to admire the sight closely.
"So Your Majesty means for me to investigate the spirit rice supply while I'm at it?"
"Of course. I'm entrusting this matter to you." Ji Ruxue looked solemnly at Mo Yunxuan.
Mo Yunxuan nodded seriously as well, loudly assuring her, "Rest assured, Your Majesty. I'll handle this matter perfectly. If anyone dares to stand in my way, I'll squeeze