Gu Wan'er lived up to expectations. Under Mu Qianzhong's oppressive business policies, she managed to come up with an idea: to open a bank.

It also broke with the traditional practice of money shops charging storage fees, becoming the first bank in the Great Jing Dynasty to offer interest.

Linghu Lan was quite impressed by this idea; no wonder she's the female lead who has unlocked the golden finger for making money.

then……

With Linghu Lan's support, Gu Wan'er's bank quickly spread throughout the Great Jing Kingdom in just two years, gradually penetrating into the Xianyu, Hu, and Yilin Kingdoms, becoming a renowned money shop manager.

Gu Wan'er was initially hesitant, thinking that once she made money, she would find another way to make a living.

Unexpectedly, the family behind her was very wealthy and powerful, and they provided her with considerable support.

Gradually, Gu Wan'er gave up the idea of ​​changing masters and worked hard to earn money for her revenge dream.

Linghu Lan was frantically counting the silver in the back.

Mu Xingzhi witnessed once again just how greedy his wife was.

What do you need so much money for?

"I'll take care of you!"

Mu Xingzhi laughed uncontrollably, completely charmed by the sweetness.

"Having you is enough for me."

"Tch! You talk as if you're so cheap. Your peacock feather robe is made of silk, every inch of it is worth its weight in gold. The jade thumb ring on your hand costs over a thousand taels of silver. The paper you use is the finest from Caomuxuan, one tael of silver per roll. Look at you, everything you wear, everything you hang in your house, everything you eat, wear, and use—everything costs money. If I don't work hard to earn money, how can I maintain your stunning beauty? That's why I think having you is enough for me; I have everything else on my own."

Mu Xingzhi was rendered speechless.

This king...this king...kneels before you.

My Queen, please don't abandon me.

Otherwise, I would not only have no money to spend, but also no women to sleep with.

Seeing Mu Xingzhi's discomfitured expression, Linghu Lan's mischievousness kicked in. She smugly thought, "Now you know I'm rich, right? Come and cling to my leg."

Mu Xingzhi chuckled.

If I can't win an argument with you outside the bed, I'll just have you in bed.

"Tell me, do you submit or not?"

"I give up, I give up, I... I surrender." You fucking make me get out of bed.

...

The second year of Yongchu.

Princess Jiahe, formerly known as Princess Mijia, finished her mourning period for Emperor Renzong, and Mu Qianzhong began to select a consort for her.

However, an envoy from Xianyu arrived, bringing with him Queen Yanqing's decree requesting a marriage alliance with Xianyu, specifically requesting Princess Mijia to marry into the Xianyu kingdom.

The entire court was shocked.

Aside from the few princes who were imprisoned, where else could Xianyu find suitable marriage partners?

The messenger's next words surprised everyone even more.

"My king wishes to personally marry Princess Mijia. I humbly request the Emperor of Great Jing to grant my request."

The world was in an uproar.

Queen Yan Qing is a woman! She actually wants to marry the princess of my Great Jing?!

Really, unbelievable!

have!

this!

reason!

Mu Qianzhong was furious.

This is an insult to the Great Jing Dynasty.

He immediately refused and sent the envoy back to Xianyu.

I thought it was all a farce.

Even if Si Yanqing is very capable, she is still just a greenhorn who has just started out in the world. She doesn't understand the treacherous nature of the times, and it's probably just a passing fancy.

But less than a month had passed.

The Xianyu army is pressing in.

The reasons given were quite compelling: By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: People, many years ago, the Jiahe Princess sent by Dajing for a marriage alliance was an imposter. Princess Mijia is the real Jiahe Princess. Dajing has gone too far. I, Xianyu, am not to be trifled with. Pick up your knives, guns, and swords, and follow me to fight against Dajing.

This is the original text of Queen Yan Qing's imperial edict.

Linghu Lan was so surprised by the down-to-earth imperial edict that she gasped.

This is probably the most vernacular imperial edict in history.

It is guaranteed that everyone can understand it.

Furthermore, you knew Gu Wan'er was an imposter many years ago, yet you still use it as an excuse for war. This isn't just being cunning; you're probably utterly black-hearted.

Is she getting old?

Are young people these days just too amazing?

I feel like I've been crushed by the wheels of time...