Manager Hu quickly collected his thoughts and then calmly stated, "Indeed, someone from the palace came yesterday to buy sacred rice."
"But as you all know, the last bowl of sacred rice was sold for 180,000 a few days ago."
Young Minister Zhang immediately turned to look at the little Crown Princess.
He had heard that Cai Die Xuan was the Crown Princess's property. If that was the case, the Crown Princess was truly a super-wealthy individual, earning tens of millions daily.
The little emotionless girl, suspicious, also glanced at the Young Minister of Dali Temple.
This Young Minister of Dali Temple was a man of few words. The fact that he could hold such a position at a young age indicated his exceptional abilities.
Young Minister Zhang cleared his throat and said, "Continue."
"Sir, when this palace attendant came to inquire, this old man naturally told him truthfully that we had no stock left."
"At that time, this person was very angry, repeatedly stating that a certain dignitary in the palace wanted to taste something fresh. He even threatened this old man not to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit." At this point, Manager Hu recalled the scene from yesterday and couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.
"Of course, we wouldn't dare to deceive a dignitary from the palace. But we can't conjure something out of nothing," Manager Hu sighed. "That palace attendant bothered us for half the day, even disrupting several of our sales."
"When he finally left, he pointed at our signboard and cursed loudly, saying that the East Street market might have better rice than our sacred rice."
"So, he left in a huff," Manager Hu said. "After that, we don't know what happened."
Young Minister Zhang nodded, then turned to Crown Prince Mo and said, "Your Royal Highness, this humble official would like to visit the market on East Street to see if I can find any clues."
Mo Lian nodded indifferently. "This matter has nothing to do with Cai Die Xuan. After you return, write a complete memorial and submit it to His Majesty."
Young Minister Zhang was taken aback. He had intended to say that the matter required further investigation, but when he met Crown Prince Mo's cold gaze, he inexplicably felt an illusion of being unable to speak.
"Cai Die Xuan is too busy making money every day to have the leisure to bother with a eunuch, wouldn't you say?" Mo Lian casually swept a glance at Young Minister Zhang, then said, "Hui Feng."
Hui Feng instantly appeared from behind the Crown Prince.
"Take some men with Young Minister Zhang. Remember to put on protective armor, first disperse the crowd, then focus on searching the nooks and crannies of the market. Young Minister Zhang, a big surprise awaits you."
After saying this, Mo Lian took the little emotionless girl's hand and walked upstairs in Cai Die Xuan.
Since they had come, they would naturally have lunch before leaving.
As for Young Minister Zhang and his group?
"Uh, their official duties are important, so we won't keep them."
Hui Feng silently shed tears, watching the Crown Prince and little Crown Princess go upstairs together, his heart filled with bitterness.
Hui Feng also wanted to eat upstairs. Hui Feng absolutely did not want to follow this guy Zhang Heng to the East Street market to look for clues.
The two settled into their private room. While waiting for their dishes, Lord Qiaoqiao couldn't help but pout and say, "Such a big credit, it would have been better to let Cao Juetou take his men."
Mo Lian couldn't help but chuckle. "Different duties. How can the Jingzhao Fu intervene in matters of the Dali Temple?"
His Qiaoqiao was truly adorable; whenever she favored someone, she always thought of helping them wholeheartedly.
"He got off easy," Lord Qiaoqiao snorted.