She picked up the draft of the "Equal Land Distribution Plan" and her voice suddenly rose: "Don't we even have the courage to fight for a way to live and a means of survival for the people protected by those soldiers who shed their blood?! Are we to let the soldiers shed their blood on the front lines while their parents, wives, and children starve to death in the rear because they have lost their land and are unjustly accused by corrupt officials?!"

Her words were powerful and resounding, like a heavy hammer striking everyone's heart! Those officials who had initially vehemently opposed the victory, under Xin Jiuwei's sharp gaze and the overwhelming momentum brought by this great victory, involuntarily lowered their heads, their faces flushed.

"The Yingzhou land equalization pilot program is of utmost urgency! All details shall be implemented accordingly!" Xin Jiuwei slammed the detailed rules onto the table, making the final decision! "If there are any objections, they may be submitted to the court! However, disaster relief is like putting out a fire. As the Sixth Prince's representative, I am in charge of overseeing the rear and have the authority to act expediently! I will bear all the consequences!"

At this moment, she was no longer the future princess who needed Xiao Xun's protection, but Xin Jiuwei, who truly held power, acted as a prince, and was dedicated to the people!

No one dared to question her anymore. The glory of the great victory and the blood of the soldiers endowed Xin Jiuwei with supreme authority and moral power at this moment.

News spread like wildfire. The jubilation over the victory at Tongguan swept through the capital, and the news of Xin Jiuwei's decisive action in the council hall, overcoming all opposition and pushing forward the land equalization pilot program, also spread quickly.

"Have you heard? After receiving the good news, the Sixth Prince's Consort angrily rebuked those officials who opposed the equal distribution of land in court! Her imposing manner was quite something..."

"That's how it should be! The soldiers are risking their lives on the front lines so that the people in the rear can live a better life. If they don't even give the disaster victims land to cultivate, how are they supposed to survive?"

"Miss Xin... no, the Sixth Prince's Consort, is truly a heroine! With her in the rear, His Highness can fight the enemy with peace of mind on the front lines!"

"I think this equal-field distribution policy will work! The Qi family's trading company is already selling grain and farming tools at fair prices in Yingzhou! Following the Sixth Prince's Consort is definitely the right thing to do!"

Faced with the iron-fisted victory and tangible hope, the scales of public opinion tipped completely in favor of Xin Jiuwei and the reform movement!

A few days later, Princess Rongchang and the Dowager Lady of Anguo Marquis brought news of the victory at Tongguan, evidence of the Xue family's crimes, and the "Memorial on Equal Land Distribution" and "Ten Policies on the Grand Canal Transport" to the palace to meet the Emperor. The Emperor, bedridden, was invigorated upon hearing of the great victory. After reviewing Xin Jiuwei's well-organized and insightful memorial, and Princess Rongchang's high praise for Xin Jiuwei's efforts in turning the tide and stabilizing the situation from the rear, the Emperor was greatly pleased!

Imperial Edict issued:

The Sixth Prince Xiao Xun, Vanguard General Xin Yunzhou, and all meritorious soldiers are hereby commended!

The "Equal Field Disaster Relief Plan" provisions were approved for trial implementation in the three severely affected counties of Yingzhou. Xin Shouye was in charge of the relief efforts, with the Qi family business assisting and the Sixth Prince's Consort Xin Jiuwei overseeing the coordination in the capital!

The Censorate, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Works were ordered to jointly investigate the long-standing problems in the Grand Canal transport system and to strictly rectify them in accordance with the "Ten Policies on Grand Canal Transport"!

Xin Jiuwei was promoted to "First-Rank Imperial Lady" (although she was not formally married, this was an exceptional honor that highlighted her achievements), and was granted the title of "Wisdom-Minded Lady," and was allowed to participate in disaster relief and rear-area management matters!

The imperial edict shook the entire nation! Xin Jiuwei's name, along with the glory of the victory at Tongguan and the hope of the new policy pilot program, truly resounded throughout the court and the country! She was no longer a shadow clinging to the Sixth Prince's halo, but officially stepped onto the political stage of the Great Liang Dynasty under the name "Lady Huimin"!

In the stillness of the night, Xin Jiuwei stood alone on the highest observatory of the prince's residence. A biting wind blew, causing her plain cloak to billow. She gazed northwards, where her husband, who had fought to the death, lay, her brother, who had shared life and death with her, and her loyal and devoted maidservant.

In her hand, she tightly clutched a short letter from Xiao Xun that had been sent with the news of victory. It contained only eight characters, written with force that seemed to penetrate the paper:

"I am well, do not worry. I am very pleased with what you have done. Your return is near."

Tears blurred her vision again, but they were tears of joy. She pressed the letter to her heart, as if she could feel the warmth of his pen and the deep emotion it conveyed.

"Your Highness, brother, Xin Kui..." she murmured softly, her voice fading in the wind, "Wei'er is in the capital, waiting for your triumphant return. This new chapter has only just begun. Together, let's transform this land!"