Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 472 Corn
After a few words of conversation, the men went on patrol again. With more and more people from other places coming to the capital, their patrol duties were becoming increasingly heavy. However, no one complained, as their pay and benefits were top-notch. Deep down, they hoped that more people would come to the capital, so they would have a chance to prove themselves.

Following the directions of the patrolling guards, Gu Feng arrived at the Sihai Division. Upon entering, he saw goods from various countries displayed in the Sihai Division's main hall.

Moreover, with Gu Feng's discerning eye, he could immediately tell that these were all rare treasures. He couldn't help but wander around, admiring the specialties of other countries while pondering what price he could sell the goods he brought back for.

However, he was so engrossed in watching that he accidentally bumped into someone when he turned around. Before he could even open his eyes to see the other person's face clearly, Gu Feng's heart sank, because his nose caught a faint fragrance before his eyes could.

This is high-grade agarwood. To achieve such a lingering and continuous fragrance, one's clothes and accessories must have undergone prolonged fumigation. A family that can afford to do this is unlikely to be an ordinary household.

What else is there to say? There's no need for any conversation; Gu Feng immediately apologized repeatedly.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I didn't see you clearly and offended you. Please forgive me..."

He could only hope that this important person wouldn't hold it against him, otherwise his business ventures in Dajing would certainly not be smooth. Just as he was nervously awaiting his fate, he heard a soft laugh from the other party. Strangely enough, the other party hadn't said a word yet, but Gu Feng couldn't help but relax.

When he looked up at her, Gu Feng was completely stunned. There are some people in this world who, just by standing there without saying a word, you know the moment you see them that they are not on the same social level as you. She seemed to be someone who should be high above, but strangely enough, although the person opposite him dressed and even had an air of superiority, her eyes were equal. She looked at every life with equality, as if she were looking at her own subjects.

The woman opposite him wasn't particularly beautiful, her features weren't sharp, and her clothes didn't openly display her wealthy background. If there was anything unusual about her, it was that she was much taller than the average woman. Her face was unadorned, and a slight smile played at the corners of her lips. She didn't seem angry at being bumped into; she simply looked at him with a smile. However, the two guards standing behind her, who appeared to be twins, were exceptionally beautiful, but their cold eyes sent a chill down his spine.

Gu Feng opened his mouth several times as if to speak, but in the end he couldn't utter a single syllable. When he realized this, his face turned bright red.

Having traveled far and wide and witnessed many grand occasions over the years, how could he be so utterly humiliated today? Ultimately, it was this lord who made him feel utterly ashamed. Indeed, in recent years, every merchant who wanted to do business in Da Jing was aware of Da Jing's national conditions. This ancient country was fortunate enough to have a prince who loved his people like his own children and was exceptionally wise.

Moreover, this princess was unexpectedly favored by the emperor. In recent years, the emperor's health had been poor, and the princess had handled almost all the affairs of the Great Jing Dynasty. Although she was a woman, this princess had governed the entire country in an orderly manner, and her reputation had spread to foreign lands.

Moreover, Great Jing is the first country among its many neighbors to not discriminate based on birth, gender, or even nationality. As long as you believe you have talent, you can come to Great Jing; it has a complete system for selecting officials. And once you become an official, even the lowest-ranking clerk, you will enjoy benefits that are the envy of most.

Therefore, a major trend has emerged in surrounding countries over the past two years. There are always some people who don't receive approval from their superiors. If that's the case, and they can't even stay in their own country, why can't they choose a way to survive in another? As long as they can survive, what's wrong with living in any country?
The distinguished lady before them, even if not born into an official family, was a woman carefully cultivated by a prominent family and wealthy merchants.

"Don't panic, you just didn't notice, and besides, I'm not injured." To his surprise, this man spoke fluent Ancient Roman language. Gu Feng was both astonished and relieved. Seeing how approachable this man was, he couldn't help but strike up a conversation.

Despite his youthful appearance, Gu Feng was actually a seasoned veteran, yet he dared not conceal anything during his conversation with this important figure. In just a few words, he revealed his entire situation, leaving nothing out.

Even so, he was still worried that he might have said something incomplete, fearing that he might have offended this esteemed person. Just then, he noticed that the person opposite him frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat displeased.

"You mean there's a crop called 'golden rice' where you live, which tastes sweet and delicious?"

"Yes, my lord."

"I see. I am very interested in the situation in other countries. I have never seen crops that are as thick and long as a child's arm when they mature, as you described. I wonder if you brought any with you to Dajing this time?"

“Yes, yes. Before I left, my mother was worried that I wouldn’t adapt well to the foreign climate, so she specially packed several large boxes for me. Those things are in the warehouse at the dock. If you need them, I’ll go find them now.”

The woman smiled slightly and readily agreed to the suggestion.

When she finally saw the golden, heavy seeds in the box, the woman breathed a sigh of relief.

This is indeed corn.

Indeed, this woman was Jiu Que, now six years older. She was twenty-five, her frame fully developed, and she appeared more mature and composed than she had six years ago. Grabbing a handful of golden corn, she examined it closely, finding that aside from being much smaller than the corn she usually saw, it wasn't significantly different, and nodded to herself. With the population of Da Jing surging, there was certainly enough food, but one could never have too much. She felt uneasy until the granaries across the country were completely filled.

Now that they had corn, it was like adding wings to a tiger. After all, corn could be grown on slopes, so it was practically free. After a few words, Jiu Que finalized the deal for three chests of corn with the bewildered ancient Roman, giving him silver far exceeding the market price, before leaving with two guards. His steps were light, indicating he was in a good mood.

The twin guards behind him exchanged a glance, both understanding the situation. It seemed that the ancient Roman had pleased His Highness, but a thorough investigation was still necessary. Of all the people in the Four Seas Division, why was he the only one so reckless?!