Ling Hua has always been bold and outspoken in front of the Emperor, yet within the limits allowed by the Emperor, she knows how to act appropriately.
Therefore, when she spoke so directly and with reason, it actually made the Emperor believe her to some extent. He said gravely, "You've just gotten married and now you're leaving Capital City for Jiangnan's Grain Transport Service; the Empress Dowager must not be pleased."
Ling Hua had no other option, "I, too, have no other option."
Was she willing to leave Yan Qing?
The Emperor said gravely, "The issue with Green Forest is indeed somewhat thorny; allow me to ponder it a bit more."
Ling Hua nodded, "This year's rainfall has been unevenly distributed—some areas suffer from severe drought, while others from excess moisture. Thirty ships' worth of grain might not be a lot, but it's no small sum either, especially with this year's grain shortage."
The Emperor nodded, "That's true."
