Emperor Yong'an strode in and sat on his dragon throne.

The ministers stared intently at him, momentarily forgetting to speak.

It was Liu Sisi who first bowed to Emperor Yong'an before the other ministers followed suit.

The ministers were in an uproar when they saw that Emperor Yong'an's face had become twenty years younger in just one month.

Ke Lan was bolder; he asked the question outright.

"Your Majesty, have you been cultivating immortality for the past month? How come you've suddenly returned to your youth?"

Emperor Yong'an was very pleased to see the envious looks on his ministers' faces. He cleared his throat and said...

"This is all thanks to Princess Anning. She went to great lengths to find the Extreme Snow Lotus in the Western Snow Mountain and made it into beauty pills, which she then presented to me."

"I haven't shown my true face to anyone this past month, partly to test whether the effect is really as she said."

"What do you, my esteemed subjects, think of the effects of this beauty pill?"

"It's amazing! It's like a miracle cure!"

The Minister of Revenue kept his eyes glued to Emperor Yong'an's face.

He had initially been critical of Liu Sisi's request for money to build the Imperial Dragon Pavilion, thinking that what other skills could a girl possibly have besides being skilled in martial arts?

However, Emperor Yong'an said that she was building an official store to earn money for the national treasury, so he did not object too much.

But now that he's seen Emperor Yong'an's face, he believes everything. Who wouldn't want to be twenty years younger in a month?

"That's right, Your Majesty. Compared to the princes, your face now looks more like that of a brother than a father."

Emperor Yong'an was pleased with the flattery from the ministers. After listening to their compliments for a while, he spoke again.

"It's not impossible for my beloved ministers to become like me."

“Princess Anning opened a shop called Yulong Pavilion in the capital city, which has all kinds of beauty products, and the shop belongs to the country.”

"All profits earned will go into the national treasury."

“Princess Anning is here now. Those of you who wish to purchase beauty pills can make an appointment with her in advance.”

The ministers immediately looked at Liu Sisi.

"Princess Anning, how much are these beauty pills?" the Minister of War asked.

Liu Si thought for a moment. Although the cost was not high, the Extreme Snow Lotus was something she had risked her life to obtain, so she had to sell it at an exorbitant price.

"One course of treatment costs 100,000 taels of silver and lasts for one month. It can preserve youth for a year."

"If taken regularly, one can maintain a youthful appearance. Even a 60-year-old can gradually regain the appearance of a 30-year-old by taking it continuously."

Liu Sisi looked at the assembled ministers and replied.

The ministers gasped in shock. One hundred thousand taels of silver! Although they could afford it, long-term use would be a considerable expense.

But this is an official store! If we don't support it, won't His Majesty be unhappy?

Seeing that the ministers remained silent, Liu Sisi spoke again.

"The process of making beauty pills is very complicated, and for the time being, only I can make them. They are limited in quantity."

"We can only do 10 treatments a month. If you start too late, there might not be any left!"

“These ministers all have their own businesses, and Liu Sisi doesn’t believe they can’t come up with 100,000 taels.”

"Your Majesty, I would like to reserve a course of treatment first," said King Jing first.

As Emperor Yong'an's younger brother, Prince Jing had to contribute to sending silver to the national treasury. Besides, he also wanted to look twenty years younger in a month, which was a very tempting prospect.

“I also need to book a course of treatment,” said the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

"I want it too."

Soon, all ten courses of treatment for the first month were booked. Liu Sisi took notes on the order of treatment, and Emperor Yong'an also silently noted down the names of these people.

"Good, I am very pleased that my beloved ministers are able to contribute to replenishing the national treasury."

"However, those of you who did not manage to make a reservation should not be discouraged. You can make a reservation for next month, or go directly to the Imperial Dragon Pavilion, where there are other beauty products available."

"Although the effect may not be as good as beauty pills, it's still pretty good."

Liu Sisi was starting to admire Emperor Yong'an; his tongue was so smooth! He was definitely a top seller.

"We understand."

Next, they discussed state affairs, so Liu Sisi withdrew. Emperor Yong'an asked her to wait in the side hall, as he would reward her later.

After Emperor Yong'an left the court, he summoned Liu Sisi in.

“Princess Anning has done a great service this time, going to the snow mountain and offering a prescription. She will definitely receive a lot of jewelry and ornaments.”

"What else do you want besides these? Tell me, and I will grant it to you."

Emperor Yong'an grew to like Liu Sisi more and more the more he looked at her, and he even thought how wonderful it would be if she were his own daughter.

Gu Lingchen's inner monologue: "Please don't! This is my wife. If she becomes your daughter, I'll lose my wife."

Liu Si thought about it and realized that she didn't lack anything now, and the money she earned was enough for her family.

"Your Majesty would like to request that you send someone to the northern Snow Mountain City to bring them these two things that are suitable for planting in their land, and teach them how to grow them."

“When I arrived there, the people were starving. They had plenty of land but couldn’t grow anything. I brought back some local soil and tried planting wheat and potatoes, and both of them were successful.”

“If the people of Snow Mountain City could grow their own food instead of buying it all, their local economic level would definitely improve,” Liu Sisi said.

“An Ning truly has the people’s well-being in mind in every way. I will send someone to her.”

"But what is this potato? I've never seen it before." Emperor Yong'an was pleased but also puzzled.

“This is a vegetable that I found in the wild deep in the mountains. I was starving when I found it.”

"I roasted them over a fire and found them delicious, so I brought the rest back and planted them. I didn't expect them to actually survive."

Emperor Yong'an seemed to see Liu Sisi so hungry on her way to the snow mountain that she could barely walk before she discovered the potatoes.

"Very well, since Princess Anning is so selfless in serving the country and its people, then I will rebuild a princess's mansion for you."

Liu Sisi didn't even have time to live in the mansion she was given when she was made a princess! Now Emperor Yong'an wants to build her another one.

Liu Sisi did not refuse. If His Majesty was willing to bestow a reward, she would certainly accept it. She would just work harder to help the country earn money in the future.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Then this humble woman will go back to make the beauty pills.