Mu Wanqing did not stay in Fufeng City for long. She left a recipe for making salt and left in a hurry.

She left Lord Qian and Nie Feng behind, one a civil official and the other a military official, one in charge of civil affairs and the other in charge of garrison.

Lord Qian was eager to try out the salt-making recipe, as it was said that this recipe could yield a higher yield of salt and make it more refined.

He asked people to conduct experiments according to the recipe and personally watched over it.

Since ancient times, salt and iron have been military supplies and are strictly controlled by the court.

The price was not too high, but it was not available, so private salt dealers came into being.

One third of Da Qi's salt fields were located within the fiefdom of Prince Jin's Mansion. Once the incident happened in Prince Jin's Mansion, the access was directly cut off.

He took the court's salt fields into his own name and prohibited anyone from selling them.

This meant that the people in the surrounding areas could not get salt, and the court also suffered heavy losses.

Therefore, the salt water lake is of extraordinary significance, as it can ensure the freedom of eating salt in the Xiliang area.

He couldn't help but praise Princess Qingping once again for her wisdom and foresight.

It’s so worth attacking Fufeng City!

Suddenly, a surprised voice came from my ear, "Master Qian, salt is out."

When Lord Qian took a closer look, his eyes widened.

The salt in front of me is white and crystal clear, as beautiful as snowflakes.

In the past, salt was coarse, with large yellow particles that looked a bit dirty.

Lord Qian picked up a little and put it in his mouth. It didn't have the bitter taste of coarse salt, but it tasted salty.

His eyes lit up. No wonder the Princess of Qingping County called it refined salt.

"Great, let's build a salt refinery right away and have the prisoners come to work. Remember to keep it a secret."

"Yes." The subordinate hesitated for a moment, "Sir, can this salt belong to us in Xiliang?"

Will the court allow it?

"We just need to make the salt, as for the rest..." Lord Qian paused and said confidently, "Princess Qingping has her own plan."

Okay, let’s do it.

People from all over the country were keeping an eye on what was happening in Fufeng City. This remote city became a household name overnight and became the focus of attention.

But, to everyone's surprise, the Prince of Jin's Mansion did not send troops to retake it, but instead paid money to redeem a group of generals.

Is this... giving in? This shouldn't be the case. Fight, fight!

Even more shocking news is yet to come. The emperor issued an edict to designate Fufeng City as the fief of Princess Qingping.

When this decree came out, the whole world was shocked.

Generally speaking, there are two types of titles and fiefdoms. One is an actual title with fiefdoms, such as the King of Jin and the King of Wei.

These people are either relatives of the royal family or have made great contributions.

The other type is an honorary title, which is only a title but no fiefdom. The Princess of Qingping County is one of this type. She was awarded the title for her merits and was respected, but she had no real power. This was normal.

However, now an imperial decree broke the convention, and Princess Qingping was given a fiefdom, with half of the tax revenue from the fiefdom being for her use.

This is simply a blessing from heaven, a huge joy.

Mr. Mu and his wife were so excited that they read the imperial edict again and again. Oh my god, it was true!

Your Majesty is wise! Smoke is coming out of our ancestral tombs!

Mu Wanqing was full of surprise. She never expected the emperor to do such a thing.

He spent a fortune to buy the bones, to show the world that he was an enlightened monarch. As long as one had ability and made great contributions, he would be rewarded generously regardless of gender or age.

Moreover, Mu Wanqing was completely tied to his warship.

Fufeng City has a special geographical location. It is a buffer zone between Xiliang and the fiefdom of Prince Jin. Now that it falls into Mu Wanqing's hands, I believe she can defend it.

The one who benefited the most was Mu Wanqing. She was quite happy. As long as she was given enough benefits, she would be willing to agree to anything.

This emperor is someone I can get along with, and it's worth working for him.

Like the Prince of Jin, who is both the king and the queen, he wants everything and is not afraid of choking to death.

He is so stingy, trying to get something for nothing. He recruited her by using a blank letter of appointment, haha.

Asking others to work hard but not giving anything in return, how can such a good thing happen in this day and age?

Look at the emperor, he is so generous to give a city directly.

Therefore, Mu Wanqing looked down on the Prince of Jin. What was the point of having someone who could only share hardships but not wealth?

I work so hard for you, but when the job is done, you're kicked out. What's the point?

Madam Mu's excited voice came to my ears, "Qing'er, don't let the emperor down."

She was so proud that she gave birth to an amazing and wonderful daughter.

When she walked out, I wonder how many people would envy her.

"I know." Mu Wanqing looked at her parents with a smile, "Dad, Mom, let's think about what gift to give in return."

Return gift? Mr. Mu and his wife were stunned and looked at each other.

"Yes, yes, yes. We must let the emperor know our feelings. But what can we give him? The emperor is rich, what doesn't he have?"

Mu Wanqing gently reminded, "The gift may be small, but the sentiment is great. As long as it is full of sincerity, he will naturally be able to feel it."

Madam Mu racked her brains for a long time, "What about sending food?"

Every day she comes into contact with the snack street and all kinds of food.

Mu Wanqing rejected it without hesitation, "Not good, it's not safe to eat after it has been passed around for a few times. It's too easy for someone to take advantage of it."

Isn't it? Cross it out.

Master Mu thought for a moment and said, "Then let's give cotton cloth. Last year we didn't have enough materials and they were too crude. This year we have more patterns and the technology has improved to a certain extent. If we give more, even if the emperor and empress don't use them, it will be a reward for them."

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, "Wool products can also be added." This would expand the scope.

We must quickly find the best female workers to weave some fine pieces as tribute.

Mu Wanqing said again, "Then send some alcohol and disinfectant cotton wool."

These are all produced by our family and are particularly meaningful. I believe they will not disappoint the emperor.

Master Mu nodded repeatedly, "Okay, leave it all to me, I'll arrange it."

"I'm very confident in your work, Dad." Mu Wanqing's words made Master Mu smile from ear to ear, and he wanted to do things beautifully.

The whole tribe was filled with jubilation, and they felt even more proud. They walked out with their heads held high.

Mu Wanqing specially gathered the tribesmen together and gave them a warning, telling them to be humble and not to get carried away.

You are not allowed to do bad things under her name. If she finds out, she will punish you severely.

She strictly disciplined her tribesmen and even brought up the issue of exile and banishment to wake up some of the people who had become too arrogant.

According to custom, a banquet was held to entertain colleagues and subordinates in the officialdom on the first day.

She also sent a message to Du Shuai. Of course, this was just a formality. Du Shuai stayed at home and would not go anywhere.

Coming or not is one thing, but it would be wrong if you don’t post.

The last time, she was granted the title of County Lady. Everyone envied her and praised her, but that was all.

But this time, everyone treated her with great respect and followed her lead.

She is not only a county lord with a fiefdom, but also the actual chief executive of Xiliang. With power in hand, who dares to say no?

Mu Wanqing clearly felt the difference, but her attitude remained the same, gentle and indifferent.

Everyone was a little intimidated by her, and while they respected and praised her, no one dared to say much.

However, he kept praising the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Mu family, which made Mrs. Mu laugh non-stop.

As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Mu family, Ji Cheng was naturally very popular and received countless compliments, praising her like a flower.

Ji Cheng is now in charge of a street selling local customs and specialties, and the Mu's business on the street is also under her management. She is very busy every day, but she is in high spirits and full of energy.

When she married into the Mu family, she initially thought that she would be locked up in the backyard to serve her parents-in-law and take care of her husband and children.

As a result, my father-in-law was busy at Shuimu Farm, and my mother-in-law, who was in charge of several snack shops at home, went out early in the morning.

My husband is in charge of the land reclamation business, and my brother-in-law and sister-in-law are even busier.

She couldn't just sit there idle, so she was asked to oversee the reconstruction of a street.

Everyone in the family is busy with their own things, but their days are extremely fulfilling and every day is full of hope.

Suddenly, a woman asked with a smile, "It's been a while since the eldest young lady got married. When will there be good news?"

Ji Cheng's face darkened. She hated it most when people stared at her belly.

Madam Mu II glanced at the woman calmly and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? A woman's body doesn't fully develop until she's 18 years old. Giving birth before that is too dangerous. Our family is not in a hurry to have a grandchild. You should take care of your body first."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

The woman was surprised and anxious, "Only when you are 18 years old can you grow up? Who said that? How come I have never heard of it?"

"My Qing'er said so." Madam Mu spoke confidently, and she had never been wrong about her daughter's words.

The woman immediately changed her tone, "So it was the county lady who said that, so it must be correct."

Ji Cheng saw it and his mouth twitched. Where are your principles?

"Mrs. Mu, your three children are all very outstanding. How did you educate them? Share it with us?"

Madam Mu Er loved to hear this, "They have been well-behaved and sensible since they were young, so I don't have to worry about them."

"That is also inseparable from your words and deeds." The woman praised a few words, and suddenly said, "Has the second young master's marriage been arranged? If not, I will introduce you to a very good girl, who is beautiful, generous and considerate..."

Madam Mu interrupted immediately, "Thank you for your kindness. It's almost settled. I'll send out wedding invitations to everyone then."

Everyone was a little disappointed, but they still wanted to get married to the Mu family. "What about the county lady's marriage? We can help introduce her."

Madam Mu Er's mouth twitched, "I can't make the decision on this. It all depends on her wishes."

She is not in a hurry at all now. Her daughter is rising step by step, and there are not many people who can match her.

She didn't want to let her precious daughter down.

Some people may want to say something like children’s marriages are decided by their parents, how can they decide for themselves?

But before saying that, he couldn't help but glance at Mu Wanqing, who was beautiful and majestic.

Forget it, let’s stop talking nonsense. The Princess of Qingping chopped off people’s heads like chopping melons. She is extremely cruel.

Mu Wanqing was still unaware of her bad reputation and that outsiders had made up many stories about her. At this moment, she just smiled politely at the woman.

There were too many people and the smell of rouge and powder was too strong. Mu Wanqing just felt her nose itchy, so she found an excuse to go out for some fresh air.

As Mu Wanqing was walking, she saw a familiar figure under a plum tree. She turned around and saw that it was Yu Wanrou. Her temperament had also changed and she looked more capable.

Not only her, but all the members of the Mu family are doing business and have more contact with people, so they have all changed to varying degrees.

"Why are you sitting here alone? It's cold outside."

"I... I'm thinking about something." Yu Wanrou's eyes were slightly red, and she tried to smile, "Sister, there are so many people proposing marriage to your second brother recently."

Mu Wanqing was stunned for a moment. Why did he tell her? She was the clan leader, but not the head of the family. "You haven't decided yet? How long has it been?"

She never asked about her brother's marriage because her parents were there.

Yu Wanrou pursed her lips, looking a little sad, "Your second brother...seems to have a lover."

Mu Wanqing: ...

But I was like, what a big news, she was not the first one to know about it.

"Who is it?"