Chapter 159

Chu Congxia was stunned by Qin Su at the new emperor's enthronement ceremony, and for a long time he gave up the idea of ​​striking up a conversation with Qin Su.

She was just trying to find out about Qin Su through different channels.

Examples include locust control, hydraulic forging, coal kiln coking, and rice cultivation.

Her original intention was to learn more about Qin Su and figure out the source of the changes in her life after her rebirth, but the people who told her the story often veered into Qin Su's personal feelings.

So Chu Congxia was forced to listen to a little bit about the childhood sweetheart love story between the Empress and General Ye, or rather, Empress Ye.

Sometimes, storytellers would disagree. One would think that the emperor and empress were a perfect match, while another would think that Empress Ye had no outstanding achievements other than pacifying Annam and was not worthy of the empress.

Chu Congxia was never asked "Do you prefer your father or your mother?", but she was asked "Do you think the emperor and empress are a good match?" quite a few times.

She smiled foolishly on the surface, but secretly thought to herself: They are a perfect match, and it's none of your business, you monster, to object.

When Chu Congxia was two years old, Qin Su summoned him to the palace.

When she entered the imperial study, Qin Su was discussing a factory with Ye Yan.

Ye Yan said that many things have been made over the years but cannot be mass-produced. Qin Su said that it's because you lack machine tools. Doing chemical engineering without machine tools and relying solely on manpower is like creating works of art.

The two spoke extremely fast, and their pronunciation alone was beyond what she, a liberal arts student, could understand.

Chu Congxia was a little nervous and curious, so she listened carefully.

Suddenly, Qin Su seemed to have finished talking with Ye Yan and turned her head to look at him.

"From summer?"

Chu Congxia was flattered and thought to herself, "What have I done to deserve such an intimate address?"

"Your Majesty, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Qin Su calmly asked, "Should I call you Chu Congxia or Qin Congxia?"

Chu Congxia was stunned, feeling as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her head, goosebumps rising all over her body: "You... how did you know..."

How did Qin Su know her surname was Chu?!

This was her surname in modern times, and she had never mentioned it to anyone, not even when she was at her best with that scumbag in her previous life.

Because deep down, she always felt that the surname "Chu," which was so different in two lifetimes, represented her true origin and was the only connection between her and her past life.

Qin Su said lightly, "Of course I know, because I came here for you."

Chu Congxia was stunned.

Her first thought was to look at Ye Yan, before she hesitated again, glancing at Qin Su's breathtaking face, and blurted out, almost unconsciously, "Us? This...this isn't a good idea, is it?"

Ye Yan's face darkened.

Qin Su couldn't help but chuckle and said, "What are you thinking? I meant I came here to make a deal with you."

Chu Congxia blushed and tried her best to comfort herself, saying that it was okay, that her brain capacity was also small because her head was small, and that she was not doing something stupid on purpose.

She said apologetically, "I don't have anything to trade."

“We’ve already made a deal, you just don’t remember it now.” Qin Su looked at her, his tone carrying a faint certainty. “I will fulfill your basic requirements, there’s only one thing I need to ask for your opinion on.”

Although Chu Congxia didn't know what deal she had made with Qin Su in her lost memories, she sensed something when Qin Su said that: "Your Majesty is referring to Wanyan Chengzhang?"

Wanyan Chengzhang, now nine years old, is staying in Dayu as a hostage from the grasslands. He is her lifelong enemy whom she hates so much she wants to tear her heart out, but he is also the person she loved and trusted deeply in her previous life.

Qin Suwen said gently, "I completely respect your opinion on how to settle him."

Chu Congxia was startled when his thoughts were revealed.

She mustered her courage and looked Qin Su in the eye.

The Imperial Study had long since been replaced with large glass windows, making it bright and airy. Sunlight streamed through the windows, casting a line of light and shadow on Qin Su's nose and eyes.

Qin Su's pupils thus appeared even darker, more mysterious, and more unfathomable.

Chu Congxia felt as if she were looking into some kind of deep abyss.

She bit her lip and suddenly made up her mind.

“I originally wanted him to suffer the destruction of his family and die a horrible death, but I’ve changed my mind now. That would be too easy on him. I want him to experience what I went through.”

When will this cycle of revenge end?

That would naturally be when the other party has also experienced pain and death once and is filled with regret.

Chu Congxia looked at Qin Su with bright, hopeful eyes, like a believer looking up at a god: "Your Majesty, can you help me?"

Qin Su smiled slightly: "Of course, I guarantee your wish will be fulfilled."