Bai Tuantuan was chatting with the Emperor in the Imperial Study, subtly bringing up the idea of ​​unifying all the countries.

The Emperor remained silent for a long time before saying, "When I ascended the throne, I also had this idea, but unfortunately, I was unable to conquer the Baihe Kingdom!"

“Therefore, we should start with the easy and then move on to the difficult!” Bai Tuantuan stared into the Emperor’s eyes and said, word by word, “Ni Yiguo is already in Your Majesty’s hands. Now, the only countries that can rival Sheng Ningguo are Baiheguo and Liguo. The ruler of Baiheguo is cruel and the people are suffering terribly. The ruler of Liguo is weak and incompetent, and treacherous officials are in power. If Your Majesty takes action, you will save these people from their suffering.”

"The surrounding small countries are already struggling. Taking them over, sending people to govern them, and ensuring that the people have enough to eat would be a great act of merit."

Bai Tuantuan's soft, sweet voice carried a hint of certainty: "I believe His Majesty is capable of accomplishing this task."

The emperor looked at Bai Tuantuan, opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

"In addition, Your Majesty should consider allowing women to serve as officials in the court."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor looked at Bai Tuantuan in shock.

Before the Emperor could ask a question, Bai Tuantuan continued, "Women are no less capable than men. Your Majesty, you should also go out of the palace for a visit! Staying behind closed doors is not a good thing."

The Emperor smiled, just like when he was a child, and patted Bai Tuantuan's head.

"So, you've come here today on purpose to persuade me, and not for the sake of Princess Zhenguo?"

Bai Tuantuan chuckled softly, "I am naturally grateful that the Emperor has bestowed upon me the title of princess."

The Emperor sighed deeply: "Very well! Let me think about these matters carefully."

"Alright, then I'll go find Bingbing and Shuishui. By the way, you must let these two princesses leave the palace; they need to learn from me."

The Emperor shook his head and handed the token that allowed him to freely enter and leave the palace to Bai Tuantuan: "Go ahead, they'll be with you, I don't mind."

After Bai Tuantuan left, Mu Yangwei and Ning Nanxiao came over.

"Go find the Emperor, he's in a good mood!"

Ning Nanxiao raised an eyebrow: "Did you achieve your goal?"

"No, not really. The Emperor will definitely ask you later, so remember to put in a good word for me!" Bai Tuantuan winked playfully and dashed off towards the inner palace.

"What are you talking about?" Mu Yangwei asked, puzzled. "I don't even know what she talked about with Father Emperor, so how can I help her?"

"I know." Ning Nanxiao smiled slightly. "Let's go in."

Mu Yangwei: ? ? ?

Are we playing a charades?

Can you just say it directly?

Once inside the imperial study, the emperor glanced at the two of them and said, "You've arrived. Please sit down."

After Mu Yangwei and Ning Nanxiao sat down, the Emperor let out a heavy sigh: "Is it because of the Fan family?"

Mu Yangwei responded, "Father, the Fan family has joined forces with other court officials to oppose you. This morning at court, they all appeared to be ill. This is truly excessive!"

"What do you suggest?" The Emperor put down his teacup and looked at Mu Yangwei.

Mu Yangwei pursed his lips: "Father, if it were before, I would have personally gone to the homes of those court officials to persuade them, but now..."

Mu Yangwei took a deep breath: "Father, dismiss them all from their posts."

"In the end, they are nothing but subjects. It is clearly the Fan family that is at fault, yet they dare to try to force you to back down!"

"We're better off without court officials like these!"

The Emperor glanced at Mu Yangwei with surprise: "But if they are dismissed from their posts, what will happen to their positions?"

"Father, this is the list I have prepared." Mu Yangwei took out the memorial and handed it to the emperor.

The Emperor quickly flipped through it, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't pleasantly surprised.

"This list was drafted by your son and Nanxiao together. If there is anything inappropriate, please correct me, Father."

The Emperor looked at it again, this time very carefully.

Upon seeing an unfamiliar name, he paused slightly: "Zhang Man?"

Who is this person?

Ning Nanxiao chuckled: "Little Mantou is from Zhangjia Village. I wonder if Your Majesty still remembers the time when the people of Baihe Kingdom disguised themselves as disaster victims and were exposed by Tuantuan and the others. Zhang Mantou, whose nickname is Little Mantou, is a disaster victim from Zhangjia Village. He could have taken the imperial examinations, but he had to give it up because Uncle Yun, who raised him, was in poor health."

"And his talent..."

Ning Nanxiao paused, then said, "How about His Majesty personally conducts the assessment?"

Mu Yangwei interjected, "Your subject actually conducted an assessment and found him to be truly intelligent, filial, and kind. Father, such a talent should not be missed."

The Emperor seemed to be deep in thought, and slowly said, "Since you all speak so highly of him, I will naturally want to meet him, but not now."

"Wei'er, do as you wish."

"Your subject obeys the decree!"

Mu Yangwei's eyes sparkled; he was clearly overjoyed to have gained the Emperor's approval.

"Tuan Tuan just came over and said a few things. I would like to hear your opinions."

The Emperor put down the memorial, gestured for the two men to sit down, and then had Eunuch Cai bring them some food: "It's just a casual chat, you can speak your minds freely."

Mu Yangwei glanced at Ning Nanxiao with suspicion, but seeing that his expression remained unchanged, he didn't ask any further questions and sat down.

"First, unify all the states, with Shengning as the most prestigious; second, women can enter the court as officials."

Mu Yangwei gasped, looking at the Emperor in disbelief: "Tuantuan really said that?"

Before the Emperor could answer, Ning Nanxiao spoke up: "This world is inherently unfair. Women are no less than men. In Ni Yiguo, women have already begun to hold official positions."

"Your Majesty and the Crown Prince do not need to go to Ni Yi Kingdom. They only need to take a trip outside the country to know that this woman can also become a person worthy of respect."

"Take this Fairy of Freedom's paintings, for example. Aren't they far superior to most men's? Fairy of Freedom is none other than Aunt Xiu."

The Emperor and Mu Yangwei were shocked.

"I really didn't expect that Fairy of Freedom's painting was so magnificent and powerful, yet so clever and vivid. I thought only a man could have such a vision and paint such words, but I never expected it was Aunt Xiu."

Mu Yangwei's sigh made the emperor nod.

"As for unifying other countries," Ning Nanxiao smiled, "isn't that also the Emperor and the Crown Prince's wish?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yangwei blushed slightly: "Yes, I overestimated myself back then, thinking I could unify all the countries. I always thought I could do it, but after I got involved in politics, I realized it was too difficult."

“Difficult doesn’t mean there’s no way.” Ning Nanxiao stared at Mu Yangwei and said, “Your Majesty and the Crown Prince, it’s feasible.”

"Very well!" the Emperor suddenly exclaimed, slamming his hand on the imperial table and declaring, word by word, "One month from now, he will travel incognito!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Ning Nanxiao immediately agreed.

I was a little confused by what he looked like, so what was the final decision?

After leaving the palace, Mu Yangwei couldn't help but ask, "What does Father mean?"

Ning Nanxiao smiled mysteriously: "We'll find out everything after our incognito visit."