"That's why I thought of letting them meet and see each other."

The Empress Dowager waved her hand, her chest heaving with anger. "I disagree. Why must she marry a prince?"

"In my opinion, some princes are not as good as the court officials in Nanyang. In my opinion, Jinzhi is quite good."

The Empress Dowager had always thought highly of Jin Jinzhi. Although they hadn't met many times, she knew that Jin Jinzhi had always been by Duoduo's side, protecting her since she was a child. Moreover, Jin Jinzhi had saved Yun Duoduo from assassins several times during assassination attempts.

She could only feel at ease entrusting her granddaughter to someone like that.

"Remember this: Duoduo can only marry a man from Nanyang, unless she likes a man from another country."

The Empress Dowager sighed. She did not want Yun Duoduo to marry far away. The emperor was far away, and if she married into another country, she would have no one to help her if she suffered any grievances.

"Looking at potential partners is fine, but in the end, it's up to Duoduo to make the decision herself." The Empress Dowager said this, looking at Yun Beiye with a serious expression.

"Your subject understands, Your subject means the same thing." Yun Beiye nodded repeatedly. Yun Duoduo was the apple of his eye, and he would naturally not force Yun Duoduo to marry someone she did not like.

"Alright, Your Majesty, go ahead with your work. I need to rest."

Zhao Zhongquan was so frightened that he didn't dare to breathe. This supreme ruler, the emperor who looked down on the world, only showed fear in front of his mother.

Yun Beiye bowed, and Zhao Zhongquan followed suit. Then, the two left Shouchang Palace.

"Old Zhao, go and prepare the invitations. Send them to Beiliang, Shu, and other neighboring countries that are on good terms with Nanyang. Invite their princes and princesses to attend Duoduo's coming-of-age ceremony."

"Remember this, you absolutely must not send an invitation to Xi Chu," Yun Beiye instructed.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant will take care of it right away. I guarantee that the invitations will be designed to be magnificent and grand, showcasing the spirit of Nanyang!"

Zhao Zhongquan said in a high-pitched voice, raising his pinky finger as he continued, "This old servant knows that this invitation must never be given to Western Chu, and this news must not be known to the King of Western Chu!"

Yun Beiye looked at Zhao Zhongquan approvingly, "Yes, that's exactly what I mean."

...

After leaving Shouchang Palace, Yun Duoduo headed towards the Imperial Pharmacy.

The Imperial Pharmacy was responsible for supervising the entire process of supplying medicines to the emperor and maintained close ties with the Imperial Medical Academy.

"Shangyaoju, isn't that the drug administration bureau? I feel like this job would be more suitable for Zhuangzhuang." Yun Duoduo muttered to herself as she walked.

"Alright, I'll go and check the situation first. Once everything is sorted out, it won't be too late to hand it over to Zhuangzhuang."

Because she was thinking about something, she didn't feel tired while walking. Although the weather was cold, Yun Duoduo felt warm all over after walking.

When she arrived at the Imperial Pharmacy, she saw many people busy in the courtyard, male and female officials drying herbs, weighing them, and discussing the dosage of each herb.

Since the Imperial Pharmacy is under my jurisdiction, then I am the Imperial Pharmacy Supervisor, a fifth-rank official.

[There should be a Shangyao Cheng below him, similar to the second-in-command of the Shangyao Bureau.]

[There were also four Imperial Attendants, four Imperial Pharmacists, and several physicians and assistant physicians, responsible for dispensing, preparing, and testing medicines.]

Yun Duoduo counted on her fingers; these were all given to her by her third uncle, Yun Beiming, and the Grand Tutor had also told her some of them.

Sigh, I wonder how the Third Imperial Uncle is doing lately.

Did he actually win the heart of the eldest princess of Shu?

It's true, she ran away while he chased, and he couldn't escape even if he had wings.

"The Ninth Princess has arrived!" The eunuch at the entrance of the Imperial Pharmacy called out in a high-pitched voice as Yun Duoduo walked in.

Those who were busy at the Imperial Pharmacy were startled by the shout. They hadn't expected that this nominal second-generation prince would suddenly appear at the Imperial Pharmacy.

"Greetings, Ninth Princess." The people inside the Imperial Pharmacy put down what they were holding and walked to the door to greet Yun Duoduo.

Yun Duoduo nodded and said with a smile, "Everyone, please get up! From now on, you don't need to call me Ninth Princess, just call me Dianyu."

"When you see me in the future, you don't need to perform a grand ceremony. Just follow the rules of the Imperial Pharmacy."

Yun Duoduo thought her smile was gentle and kind, but when she heard what the men and women in front of her were thinking, she couldn't smile at all.

This world has really changed; even a young girl like her can act like a bully and boss around us!

[How impressive! What time is it? Why are you only arriving now? Oh well, what can I do? She's a princess.]

[The princess truly rose to power on a meteoric rise, making us junior medical assistants, who have studied diligently for over a decade, feel utterly inadequate!]

[If it were just a nominal appointment, that would be one thing, but what's the point of coming here to swagger around and boss us around?]

[I hope the Imperial Pharmacy doesn't fall apart in her hands!]

Yun Duoduo noticed that several people were very reluctant to bow.

What they thought was unexpected, but also reasonable.

Wow, so it really is a case of smiling on the surface but cursing on the inside!

After all, no one likes a leader who is parachuted in, younger than themselves, and who got in through connections.

Good heavens, she's got it all: parachuted in, inexperienced, got in through connections, and a second-generation official!

Yun Duoduo couldn't help but laugh.

She knew that her identity made many people unhappy, but the few people in front of her who were gossiping about her in their hearts were not only less skilled than others, but also showed a jealous face that made them disgusting.

However, it is understandable that they would be skeptical before they have seen their true abilities.

“I know that everyone here is one of the top medical talents in the capital, or even in the entire Nanyang.”

"The fact that everyone can get into the Imperial Pharmacy shows that they all have some skills."

"Our goal is to heal the sick and save lives. Why don't we support each other and make progress together?"

No one said anything, but they didn't expect Yun Duoduo to be so kind.

In the past, they had seen many high-ranking officials and scions of wealthy families, all of whom were arrogant and pretentious, pretending to know everything, and would come to the Shangyao Pharmacy just to make a show of things, leaving behind a mess that they had to clean up.

[Ninth Princess, you speak so humbly.]

"I'm not here today to show off my power as a new official," Yun Duoduo said, her smile still on her lips, her eyes sweeping over the few who were dissatisfied.

"But there is something very urgent that I need your help with."

Yun Duoduo picked up the teacup on the table and took a big gulp.

I rushed here from Shouchang Palace, and walked such a long way without even having a sip of water.