Parents are busy farming

However, she still maintained a calm expression on her face, and said softly: "First, please give a fair explanation to the members of my caravan and help us find the lost food and ships. Even if the food can no longer be found, the court..."

At this point, she paused for a moment and continued, "If we can find it, that would be great. If we really can't, then forget it. Secondly, I hope to allow my caravan to withdraw from the battlefield. Finally, I beg you to grant me a special license to go out to sea so that I can go out to sea to purchase food. As for safety issues, the court does not need to worry about it. Whether it is life or death, we will bear our own responsibilities."

When the father-in-law heard the little girl say, "Forget it if we can't find food," he couldn't help but secretly admire her in his heart, "What a generous person!"

After listening to Ye Zifen's request, the emperor fell into deep thought.

He asked, "You just mentioned that the several victories at the border were closely related to the caravan members. Do you think the army will let them go easily?"

Ye Zifen said: "The army is unwilling to release them, but they have been tortured to the point of being unrecognizable. In this situation, what difference does it make whether we release them or not?"

After hearing what Ye Zifen said, the emperor suddenly laughed. His laughter was like a loud bell, making the entire council hall buzz.

It was the first time that Ye Zifen saw the emperor laugh since she entered the council hall. The laugh sounded like an old man who had experienced a lot, but it also had a bit more majesty and insolence.

The emperor knew very well that this little girl was actually asking him for a promise.

However, how could he easily make a promise before the matter was fully investigated? What he said was an imperial decree!

Of course not.

So the emperor said, "I will send people to investigate all the things you said. If the facts are as you said, I will give you a satisfactory explanation. As for your private voyage this time, considering that you have discovered an important grain procurement site, it can be regarded as meritorious service. But you must promise me one thing, that is, after you get the amnesty order, you must bring me enough grain back."

Ye Zifen smiled and responded, "Your Majesty, are you asking me to issue a military order? I'm sorry, I can't guarantee this. You should also know that the sea is full of countless unknown risks. If something unexpected happens, all of us may die. By then, let alone transporting grain back, I'm afraid we won't even be able to find anyone to complain to."

These words are exactly what Ye Zifen has felt most in the past six months.

After hearing this, the emperor fell silent.

However, Ye Zifen said, "Besides, if the place where we buy food does not have such a large amount of food reserves, even if we want to get more, they can't do anything! However, please give me some food. I will continue to work hard to find more food producing areas."

The emperor never dreamed that the little girl would actually act like a spoiled brat. It was simply unbelievable and also felt novel to him.

However, he was not angry about this, nor did he intend to punish him.

Besides, as he just said, as long as he can make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence, his past will be forgiven!

So he cleared his throat and said, "It is impossible for all the people left in your caravan at the border to return. As for which people to let go, we need to send someone to investigate before we can decide. However, your people can be treated the same as other soldiers. After all, I really don't want to see any accidents happen to such an outstanding vanguard."

When Ye Zifen heard this, all her worries were finally completely eliminated.

She knelt down and kowtowed, begging earnestly: "I beg the emperor to send an envoy to the border as soon as possible to convey the order! I am worried that the members of the caravan will not be able to hold on for long. They are now in the ice and snow, and the situation is really difficult!"

The emperor nodded slightly to show his agreement and turned his gaze to the eunuch standing beside him.

The eunuch naturally understood the emperor's intention and asked carefully: "Who does the emperor plan to send to the border to convey his will?"

This is not a task that an ordinary eunuch can handle. After all, the emperor just mentioned the need to investigate the matter of replacing military merits, which is by no means a trivial matter.

After careful consideration, the emperor said, "Send an order to summon the officials of the six ministries to the palace for an audience. As for the border area, send the Supreme Court Minister! He is still young and strong, suitable for long-distance travel, and has the ability to investigate this case thoroughly."

The emperor classified this matter as a criminal case without hesitation. Since it was a case, it must be thoroughly investigated and any cover-up would not be tolerated.

After thinking for a while, he said, "As for Lingnan, let the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate each send personnel there! Implement the three-division joint trial system, so that no one will be wronged. In addition, send a prince to take charge in person, and bring more soldiers and horses with him to prevent anyone from being desperate and making a desperate attempt."

The officials in Lingnan dared to conceal the truth. Who could know if they had any ill intentions? It would be better to send more people there.

Then, the emperor turned his gaze to Ye Zifen and asked softly, "Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

Ye Zifen smiled slightly and said softly, "This is a major matter of the court. It is not something a weak woman like me can talk about. However, it is a matter of great importance and human lives are at stake. I have no choice but to dare to meet Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, the eunuch beside him bowed and said, "Shall I go to the six ministries to convey your order?"

The emperor nodded slightly to show his agreement. The eunuch turned around and went out to find someone to go to the six ministries to summon the adults to the palace.

He stared at Ye Zifen, thinking to himself: Look at her aggrieved look! However, her expression when she spoke reminded the emperor of an old friend. He wondered if she had any contact with his uncles in the underworld.

Then, the emperor asked Ye Zifen about some trivial matters in life, "Have you ever suffered any injustice since you were a child? The Hong family has already reported to me what you did. I know you are a kind and good child. But next time you want to enter the palace, you don't need to convey the news through the Hong family, just bring this thing with you."

After saying this, the emperor took off the jade pendant hanging around his waist, slowly stood up, moved down, and wanted to hand the jade pendant to Ye Zifen.

However, Ye Zifen did not reach out to take his hand. Instead, she raised her head, looked directly at the emperor, and asked, "So, what is the relationship between me and Your Majesty?"

This sudden closeness must have a reason. Besides, she still remembers the rumors her father told her about her grandmother. Why her grandfather gave money to this person in front of her is also a mystery. She is determined to find out the truth.