Remarried to a top-tier playboy, her reborn ex-husband is filled with regret.

In the capital, Yun Shuyao was already extremely busy.

On one hand, she instructed Chun Tao to gather all the available cash in the mansion, and on the other hand, she sent a letter to the Qin family.

She herself was going back and forth between the warehouse and the accounting office looking at the orders, without even having time to sit down and have a cup of tea.

"We need to stock up on plenty of medicinal herbs. The north is bitterly cold, so medicine for wounds and ointments to prevent frostbite are most important."

"The cotton-padded coat and military boots have already been ordered; we need to urge the supplier to deliver them quickly."

"We cannot rely solely on the estates around the capital for grain supplies; we must use the Qin family's trade routes to source more from grain-producing areas in the south."

As she spoke, she made marks with her pen, the pages of the ledger rustling as she turned them.

"Charcoal, salt, and thick windproof cloth—all of these must be transported to the north first."

Later still, the official road will freeze, making it difficult for the caravan to travel.

Chuntao, serving tea from the side, couldn't help but say something.

"Your Highness, your belly isn't showing yet. You're staying up so late every day. The Prince will be worried when he gets back."

Yun Shuyao paused for a moment, reached out and touched her lower abdomen, and smiled.

It's alright.

He's working so hard up front, I can't just stand by and watch.

Qin family.

Yun Shuyao came twice in three days.

Without saying any more nonsense, Old Master Qin led her and Qin Ziming into the inner study.

Qin Ziming pushed a long list in front of Yun Shuyao.

"This is what you reassembled as you mentioned last time. Take a look and see if anything is missing."

Yun Shuyao took it and read it page by page.

Grain, military tents, cotton clothing, medicinal herbs, draft horses, salt, hemp rope, iron pots, and iron for shoeing horses.

Even the flint and steel, lamp oil, and bandages were listed separately.

She looked at it very carefully, and the more she looked, the more alarmed she became.

By the time she finished flipping through all the pages, her fingers were a little stiff.

"This...this has emptied the Qin family's coffers!"

Qin Ziming didn't reply, but looked at Old Master Qin at the head of the table.

The old man was holding a cup of tea and slowly blowing on the foam.

"Without a country, there is no home."

His voice wasn't loud, but it landed heavily.

"If this silver cannot be used to guard the border, it will be looted by the northern barbarians when they invade."

Yun Shuyao's throat tightened slightly.

It's not like she's never seen money before.

The Duke's Mansion and the Loyal and Brave Prince's Mansion—which one wasn't built with mountains of gold and silver?

But this order today still alarmed her.

She suddenly realized that her previous admiration for her maternal grandfather was still too shallow.

The Qin family were merchants, and for generations they were looked down upon and held a low social status.

Yet this old man, despite being a mere merchant, managed to expand his business across the world.

This is not something that can be accomplished simply by being good at accounting.

She stood up and bowed solemnly to Old Master Qin.

"My maternal grandfather is a man of great virtue and righteousness. Shu Yao will remember this kindness on behalf of the prince."

The Qin family's money will not be wasted.

"Once the situation in the north is settled, the prince and I will certainly seek back the rewards that should have been given to the Qin family on your behalf."

Grandpa Qin nodded and did not refuse.

"Since you understand, I will not keep you any longer."

Zi Mo will keep an eye on those in charge outside.

Just focus on taking care of your health, don't overwork yourself.

Yun Shuyao agreed and talked for a while longer. Seeing that the old man was getting tired, she took her leave.

It was already dark when we returned home.

Yun Shuyao entered the inner courtyard and had just pushed open the bedroom door when the lights were not yet turned on.

A pair of large hands covered her from behind, gently covering her eyes.

She was startled at first, then laughed.

"When did you get back?"

Xiao Fang rested his chin on her shoulder.

"Just got back."

I wanted to surprise you, but as soon as I walked in, Chun Tao told me that the Princess Consort had gone out again to prepare provisions for me.

Yun Shuyao pulled his hand down, turned around, and looked him up and down.

"Are you injured?"

"no."

Xiao let her examine it, and then added a sentence.

"This operation went very smoothly. It must be my daughter's good fortune that brought me this."

As he spoke, he bent down to touch her stomach.

Yun Shuyao slapped away his messy hand.

"How could a child understand such things?"

Xiao Fang smiled, not angry at all.

He pulled her to sit down, stood behind her, took off her hair bun, and massaged her shoulders gently.

"Are you tired?"

"fine."

Yun Shuyao looked up at him and took his hand that was resting on her shoulder.

"The Qin family has already prepared everything."

Food, cotton clothing, medicinal herbs, charcoal, as well as supplies for horses and weapons, all traveled along the trade routes.

After she finished speaking, she asked Chuntao to fetch the form.

Xiao Fang took it and sat under the lamp to examine it closely.

The more he looked, the more his brows furrowed.

It's not that he's never seen military supplies before.

It was only because I had seen it that I realized how heavy this order from the Qin family was.

"That's no small amount."

"I know."

Yun Shuyao replied to him softly.

My maternal grandfather said, "Without a country, there is no home."

Xiao Fang remained silent for a while, then folded the form neatly.

"My maternal grandfather is so wise and righteous. After the Crown Prince takes over the government, he will be rewarded in no way he is not entitled to any of the due honors."

If they don't give enough, I'll go and ask for more on behalf of the Qin family.

Yun Shuyao nodded.

As the two were talking, someone outside announced their arrival.

"Your Highness, someone from His Highness the Crown Prince's side has arrived."

Xiao Fang and Yun Shuyao exchanged a glance.

"Please come quickly."

Before long, the Crown Prince's advisors entered the main hall.

He bowed to Xiao Fang, his expression quite solemn.

"Your Highness, in the few days since you left the capital, the Emperor has already signed a ceasefire and peace treaty with the envoys from the Northern Barbarians."

Xiao Fang's expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected this.

When was it signed?

Just three days ago.

"The staff member said in a low voice."

"The mission has left the capital today and returned to the northern desert."