She is equally at home in the living room and the kitchen; she can embroider and even wield a whip.

The two became friends after a fight, a dramatic beginning and a happy ending.

The following year, Gu Zheng and Chu Yue returned from the Northwest with Shao Rong.

After a year's journey, the three of them were in good shape except for getting a bit tanned.

Gu Zheng and his group don't plan to go out this year. They want to stay in the prefectural city with their families and slowly record the local customs and culture they experience in the Northwest.

In August, Chuyue was diagnosed with pregnancy.

Mu Yi'an was still a little dazed; her own little girl was about to become a mother.

October, in the Imperial Study in the capital.

Officials from the Agriculture and Sericulture Department, as well as the officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works, each had a stack of record books in front of them.

"Your Majesty, this is a joyous occasion, an extraordinary one! We have spent three years verifying that grain production has indeed increased!"

When the head of the Agriculture and Sericulture Bureau said this, tears welled up in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, the agricultural tools made by our Ministry of Works according to the blueprints have truly solved the labor shortage problem and improved efficiency to a great extent."

The official in charge of the Ministry of Works was also beaming with joy; after all, this was a historic change.

"Your Majesty, in the past three years, our Ministry of Revenue's grain reserves have increased significantly. Tax revenue from various regions has also increased markedly."

The Ministry of Revenue was in charge of silver. With more grain and more tax revenue, it was easier for them to be officials.

"Everything has been tallied, and there are no errors?"

"Your Majesty, the statistics have all been compiled, and there are no errors."

The adults all spoke in unison, without the slightest disagreement.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

This is a blessing for the imperial court, a blessing for the royal family, and a blessing for the people.

"I will reward those who have rendered meritorious service! Rewards will be given according to their merits!"

Emperor Jinghong was pleased. He secretly sent people to supervise the situation, and the increased grain production was genuine; there was no deception involved.

A few days before the New Year, an imperial edict arrived in the capital.

Unlike many years ago, the procession announcing the imperial decree this time was much more grand.

The procession consisted of several hundred people, including eunuchs, officials, guards, and rare treasures bestowed by the emperor.

Mu Yi'an and her family received advance notice and had already prepared the incense table at home.

As soon as the eunuch delivering the imperial decree arrived, Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an, along with Shao Ke, set up an incense table and led a group of servants to kneel and receive the decree.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees."

Jiang Shuyun, a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), understood the hardships of the working class and made contributions by compiling books.

Mu Yi'an, a woman, cared about the people's suffering and found ways to increase grain production, thus contributing to the country.

Now, Jiang Shuyun is granted the title of Marquis of Maocang, and Mu Yi'an is granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady.

So be it!

"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"

Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an led the way in kowtowing to express their gratitude.

After seeing off the eunuchs and officials who delivered the imperial decree, Mu Yi'an and Jiang Shuyun looked at the courtyard full of rewards and the imperial decree in their hands, and the two felt a little unreal.

"Yi'an, have we crossed social classes?"

"Yes, from now on, I can also be called Mrs. Jiang."

The two smiled at each other. They came from the distant future and left behind their own story in this unfamiliar place.