After becoming rich overnight, I handed over the system.

Chapter 256 Going to Sea

After driving away Uncle Jiang's family, Shen Yunrou wanted to leave the capital.

"Miss Shen, why would you think that way? Isn't the capital city good enough?" Xiao Yi was anxious. How could she leave the capital city so soon after becoming a county princess?

"The capital city is nice, but alas."

Shen Yunrou didn't want to say anything anymore. Leaving aside the chance encounters with the princes, she was just annoyed by how Jiang's family kept coming to bother her.

"Is it because your uncle's family is making things difficult for you again? Otherwise, Miss Shen, why don't you marry me?" In his anxiety, Xiao Yi blurted out his innermost thoughts.

Now it was Shen Yunrou's turn to be surprised. She knew Xiao Yi had feelings for her, but wasn't this just making things up too easily?

Even if she now has the title of county princess, the royal family will not allow an orphan like her to become a prince's consort!

"Seventh Prince is joking. Yunrou has no intention of getting married right now!" Shen Yunrou refused decisively.

Stay away from me, I won't get involved!

Xiao Yi regretted his words as soon as he finished speaking, as he had always known that Shen Yunrou was somewhat resistant to marriage.

Although he was a little disappointed after hearing Shen Yunrou's refusal, he understood.

After all, she had just been forced into marriage as a concubine by her relatives, so it's normal for her to be somewhat resistant to marriage proposals again.

"Fine, if you don't want to, then forget it. But there's no need to leave the capital!" Xiao Yi tried his best to dissuade Shen Yunrou.

"It's not just because of my uncle's family, Your Highness. You may not know, but I always run into a lot of people when I go out these days!" Shen Yunrou said helplessly.

Xiao Yi had certainly heard about this as well, since it was he who revealed that Shen Yunrou was the owner of the salt-making recipe. It was normal for his brothers to try to win Shen Yunrou over.

"Well, why don't you reconsider?" Xiao Yi still didn't want Shen Yunrou to leave the capital.

Shen Yunrou did not argue with Xiao Yi about the matter anymore; she had already made up her mind.

The busy capital city is no longer suitable for her; she needs to return to Jiangnan.

Shen Yunrou packed her luggage simply, taking only some essential clothes and money.

She and her guards quietly left the city under the cover of night, hoping to embark on her journey home smoothly.

However, they were attacked by a group of masked men halfway there.

These people were clearly after her, their goal being to seize the salt-making formula.

Although Shen Yunrou had some martial arts skills, she was outnumbered.

Just when things were at their most critical, Xiao Yi arrived with his guards.

It turned out that Xiao Yi had guessed that Shen Yunrou was determined and, fearing that she might encounter danger on the road, secretly sent people to protect her.

Shen Yunrou was grateful, but still stubbornly said, "Thank you, Seventh Prince! But Yunrou will not marry you!"

"Shen Yunrou, what time is it, and you're still thinking about this!" Xiao Yi was furious.

"How could I, Xiao Yi, be the kind of person who takes advantage of someone's misfortune!"

“However, you’re going back to Jiangnan, and I’ll accompany you on the way. As you’ve seen, these people didn’t get what they wanted, and they’ll probably make another move along the way,” Xiao Yi said earnestly.

Shen Yunrou was stunned; she hadn't expected Xiao Yi to go to such lengths.

"You don't have to do that."

"The prescription you presented is a great contribution to the court. Consider this my way of thanking you as a member of the royal family."

Since Xiao Yi had said so, she nodded slightly.

As expected, with Xiao Yi by their side, the journey became much calmer, and they finally arrived safely in Jiangnan.

Shen Yunrou stood in front of the Shen family mansion gate, gazing at the somewhat faded plaque above the door, her heart filled with emotion.

"Miss, Butler Wang has arrived."

Shen Mingzhu took a deep breath and walked into the mansion.

"Miss, you're back!"

"Uncle Wang, are you alright?"

"Good, good, it's good that Miss is back! Did Miss suffer any injustice in the capital?"

Shen Yunrou choked up a little when she heard Steward Wang's concerned words, but she still held back and said, "No way, I'm a county princess now! Who can bully me!"

"Good, good, it's good that Miss is alright!"

Butler Wang had practically watched Shen Yunrou grow up, so naturally he felt sorry for his young lady.

Shen Yunrou was truly at ease staying at home in Jiangnan.

The Jiang family mansion was not her home, nor was the county princess's mansion; only the Jiangnan family mansion was her true home.

However, after staying at home for a while, she found what she really wanted to do.

"What? You're going to sea!" Lin Liuyi was extremely surprised.

"Is your shipbuilding technology any good? Do you know anything about navigation? Where are you going at sea? Do you have a destination in mind?"

Even with modern machinery, one must be extremely careful when sailing at sea, as the weather can change in an instant. In ancient times, one would have to be even more cautious.

Shen Yunrou was confident in addressing Lin Liuyi's concerns.

"Liu Yi, don't worry, I've been to sea with my father before!"

Shen Yunrou's desire to go to sea was not without reason. One reason was that she wanted to go to sea to escape, and the other was that she had witnessed firsthand how huge the profits from maritime trade could be.

Otherwise, how could the Shen family have become the richest family in Jiangnan?

Since Shen Yunrou insisted on this, Lin Liuyi had no choice but to prepare some things for her.

Shen Yunrou also went to prepare for the sea voyage.

"I've heard that Manager Liu owns three ships. I wonder if I could rent them to him? The rental fee will be double the market price."

Manager Liu narrowed his eyes: "Miss Shen, what are you going to do...?"

"Let's go to sea." Shen Yunrou's gaze was firm. "To Southeast Asia."

Manager Wang was stunned. After a long while, he chuckled twice and said, "Miss Shen, are you joking? The sea is dangerous, and even men dare not go out to sea easily. You are a young lady. I know your father was a skilled maritime trader, but you?"

"Manager Liu, just tell me whether you want to rent or not." Shen Yunrou took out a stack of silver notes from her sleeve. "This is the deposit."

Manager Liu stared at the stack of silver notes, his eyes darting around. "Since Miss Shen insists, I cannot refuse. However, the risks at sea..."

"Life and death are predestined and have nothing to do with Manager Liu."

After seeing Manager Liu off, Shen Yunrou returned to her study and unfolded a nautical chart.

This was another legacy left to her by her father, with detailed shipping routes to Southeast Asia marked on it.

"Miss, are you really going to sea?" the maid Tao Hong asked worriedly.

"Of course I'll go! Peach Blossom, have you forgotten that I've been to sea before!"

“But that’s when you’re with the master! You have to go by yourself…” Tao Hong said with some worry.

"Don't worry! Trust me!" Shen Yunrou said firmly.

After everything was settled, Shen Yunrou arrived at the dock dressed in men's clothing.

The salty sea breeze swept over us, and the docks were bustling with people, with laborers carrying goods everywhere.

She was dressed in plain clothes, which made her stand out in the crowd.

Looking at the large ship she had rented and then at the vast sea, Shen Yunrou felt her blood boil.

At this moment, Xiao Yi suddenly appeared behind her. "Are you really planning to just leave like this? Don't you remember I still exist?" Xiao Yi said, sounding somewhat aggrieved.

Shen Yunrou turned around and saw Xiao Yi with some surprise, "What are you doing here?"

"Of course I'll go with you!"