Special Agent Rebirth: The Omnipotent Goddess of Quick Transmigration novel Chapter 33

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.

“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?

**

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.