Three months passed after talking with her apprentice. By September, the fruit trees Jiang Yue planted were mostly ripe. The first time Jiang Yue ate them, she didn't think they tasted very good, so she cleaned them up properly. Now they tasted delicious, but they also attracted attention. Every year around the time, people would come asking for the fruit.

There was so much fruit that Jiang Yue couldn't eat it all. She gave it to anyone who asked, leaving some for the master and apprentice. The rest they could pick themselves. This year, Jiang Yue also handed over the autumn harvest to her apprentice. She didn't want to raise him into a bookworm.

In October, a major event occurred: the large ships that had sailed out to sea in previous years returned. Rumors circulated that several of the ships were carrying gold, and there were also rumors that the crew members had used gold ingots to flatten the stones that floated on the water. The news was spreading like wildfire throughout Chang'an, and even Jiang Yue's side knew about it.

You're saying that Jiang Yuexin has too much gold and it's all going down the drain? That's nonsense. Everyone's comforting the protagonist. Someone's spreading rumors to harm him. Actually, Jiang Yuexin knows that this is mostly something the protagonist orchestrated himself.

The princes have all grown up, and they've been fighting fiercely for the throne all these years. It's not just between the brothers; there's also some tension between the prince and the emperor. The protagonist wants to turn the internal conflict into an external one, and that's what he's trying to do.

About half a month later, the ship arrived in Chang'an. Because her apprentice wanted to see her and also wanted to bring Jiang Yue along to see if there really was so much gold, Jiang Yue, who doted on her child, went with her. When they arrived in Chang'an, there wasn't even a place to stand. The phrase "crowded with people" became a reality at that moment. Look, there were people even on the trees by the river.

Fortunately, Jiang Yue has made quite a name for herself over the years, saving many people, and eventually managed to get into the inner circle. Before the boat even arrived, the group ordered a pot of tea and some snacks. Actually, it's similar in ancient and modern times; people drink tea and eat something when chatting in non-formal settings.

The protagonist set a good example by starting people to smoke. He himself doesn't smoke, but cigarettes spread so fast that the protagonist didn't even realize it before it became popular.

Before the ship arrived, the emperor was there. Of course, you weren't making a big fuss about traveling incognito. Although the emperor had already received the news, anyone would be interested.

The large ship didn't keep everyone waiting for long. About an hour later, the sails came into view. In fact, many people had never seen such a large ship before, and they all exclaimed in surprise when they saw such a big ship. This included her little apprentice, whose eyes started to light up. After graduating from the academy, he had become a bit of a mad scientist, and all he did was do research all day long.

The return of the large ship signifies the end of the disaster in Hebei. After the ship docks, the proper procedures are followed, such as thanking the emperor. Once the procedures are completed, the crew begins unloading boxes of goods. Normally, nothing is visible, but two soldiers carrying the goods trip and fall, yelping.

The chest full of gold was scattered all over the ground, but that wasn't the most shocking part. After all, there were plenty of wealthy people in Chang'an, and it wasn't uncommon for someone to have a chest full of gold. However, as more and more people wrestled, the various spices, large chunks of gemstones, and the long queue of transport vehicles stirred up people's desires.

Out to sea! Out to sea! Out to sea! These words were probably on the minds of the heads of capable families. The convoys transporting the wealth continued until nightfall, forcing the curfew to be extended by two hours. The biggest winner in all of this was the emperor.

Jiang Yue estimated that half of the items here would go into the national treasury. There was also a fat man crying nearby. He had voluntarily given up his share of the donation to help with disaster relief. Jiang Yue guessed that his heart was breaking right now.

After the play, it was time to go home. On the way back to the Taoist temple, the young apprentice also came to his senses after being shocked by the huge amount of wealth. He calmed down after reciting a scripture. Seeing Jiang Yue resting with her eyes closed, the young apprentice asked Jiang Yue, "Master, aren't you shocked by so much money?"

"It's alright, nothing special. No matter how much money we have, it's not ours anyway."

"Yes, money that doesn't belong to us isn't money."

Speaking of which, the master and disciple are not short of money. Not to mention the money in Jiang Yue's space, she has received many rewards and can earn some money from the farm every year. If it weren't for the annual famine, Jiang Yue would probably have saved up a lot of money in the Taoist temple. As for her disciple, her family was already wealthy. Although her wealth was later seized by others, Jiang Yue eventually helped her get it back.

When she was little, Jiang Yue didn't tell her about this. Instead, she deposited all her money in a money exchange. When she came of age, she told her that she wanted to give it to Jiang Yue, but Jiang Yue didn't ask her to do anything with it. In the end, Jiang Yue's money was still passed on to her.

After returning to the Taoist temple and completing her evening prayers, Jiang Yue taught her young apprentice how to cook. After a few months of learning, she could at least cook simple dishes, but she didn't have much talent in cooking. Unless she put all her energy into it in the future, Jiang Yue was having her practice a few dishes diligently, which would make the learning process easier.

The sheer volume of goods brought back by the large ship was enough to stir people's hearts. The emperor's royal fleet was put into preparation, and some aristocratic families were also closely following the protagonist's lead. The only problem now was the production of ships. However, when everyone is truly united in doing something, this difficulty is no longer a problem. With manpower, material resources, and financial resources poured in, countless new shipyards were opened in a short time.

The protagonist is also cunning; he directly sold the technology for the next level of shipbuilding, making a huge profit from those aristocratic families. Originally, these matters had nothing to do with Jiang Yue. She spent her days reading newspapers and gossiping at the Taoist temple when suddenly a task fell to her. The emperor and empress were going to travel the world on the Great Emperor's ship, and fearing that someone might fall ill on board, they called Jiang Yue to accompany them.

Jiang Yue was speechless, but her little apprentice was quite enthusiastic. She wanted to go up and play, as she had never been on such a big ship before. After the master and apprentice packed their things, they went to the ship to report for duty. Li Er and the Empress would board the ship last. Those who went up now were some staff members, and then the main characters and their entourage. It was impossible to let the Emperor go alone, as there would be no one to talk to on the way.

The matter of the trip was debated for a long time in the court. The emperor's safety had to be considered, otherwise what if something happened on the way? In the end, the emperor made the decision. However, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day. After Li Er left, the crown prince began to oversee the country. Perhaps this was also a test for the crown prince. But this was not something Jiang Yue should worry about. She was annoyed by the many people who were seasick. She was busy looking after these people.

Years ago, when she took her apprentices out, they would get seasick. Jiang Yue had already developed a medicine to cure seasickness, but it only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. There was no good way to cure it except for getting used to it. In the end, except for those who had to stay, all the seasick people were replaced, and in the end, the ship was full of people who did not get seasick.