The more angry she was, the calmer Mu Wanqing became. She held up a finger and said, "First of all, I am the village head of Da Qi. If you, a foreigner, want to marry me, you must submit a petition to the emperor of Da Qi to ask for my hand in marriage. Otherwise, it is against the rules."
Of course, it would be useless even if the emperor agreed.
King Yan was surprised, "So you also know the rules."
This implied that Mu Wanqing didn't know the rules, so Mu Wanqing retorted on the spot, "I'm not a barbarian like you."
King Yan: ...
Mu Wanqing held up another finger, "Again, before you ask for my hand in marriage, you must first get rid of all the women and children around you, regardless of whether you want to kill them or divorce them."
For the first time, King Yan showed a look of astonishment and looked at her in disbelief, "What did you say?"
Mu Wanqing is never afraid of trouble. Since they want to cause trouble, she will accompany them to the end.
"I am not a concubine, and I will not allow my husband to have another woman by his side. Therefore, you are not eligible to marry me until you have dealt with everything. I don't care what your purpose or plan is, but there are always things you can't do and people you can't get in this world."
Prince Yan's face darkened. "What a joke! I am a prince..."
"You are not a prince of Da Qi, so you are not qualified to stand on Da Qi's land and speak nonsense, and forcibly seize Da Qi's women." Mu Wanqing sneered, more arrogant than him, "Even if you are a prince of Da Qi, you dare not let a village lady be your concubine. You are old, ugly, and have a big face. You are not worthy of me."
King Yan's face was as dark as water, and his eyes were terribly dark. "If I insist on asking for it."
"Then we'll be in trouble."
Prince Yan looked at her steadily, trying to scare her away with his aura, but unfortunately, Mu Wanqing was not affected at all.
He suddenly smiled and said, "Village Master, I was just joking with you. Can I call you by your name?"
"No." Mu Wanqing flatly refused.
But the King of Yan seemed not to hear him, and continued to talk to himself, "Mu Wanqing, Wanqing, what a good name, I like it very much. How about this, I plan to stay in Ganzhou City for a few days, you will be responsible for entertaining me throughout the whole trip."
Lai □□ is ugly and plays with flowers. Mu Wanqing despises him very much, "What good is there in me?"
The subordinates of the King of Yan were insulted, "What? You are the Lord of Daqi Township. It is appropriate for you to entertain the King of Yan of Beichu. It is not an insult to my prince. You still want benefits? Are you crazy?"
"I'm not an official, and I have no obligation to entertain foreigners." Mu Wanqing is so willful. If she's unhappy, no one will be happy. "Besides, what kind of guest is someone who comes uninvited? Don't bother me if you have nothing to do. I'm busy."
The King of Yan had never seen such an untactful woman, "Aren't you afraid that the Emperor of Daqi will blame you?"
Mu Wanqing was really not afraid, but she couldn't say so. "The emperor is a wise ruler. He is different from people like you."
King Yan looked her up and down, "What if I insist that you entertain me?"
Mu Wanqing had a glimmer of understanding that this person might be coming for her.
What did she have? Cement? A water truck?
That wouldn't be the case if a prince came in person to plot against her.
"Then you can ask the emperor to give the order, or you can offer me some benefits that will make me excited."
King Yan finally realized that this person was extremely shameless and didn't care what others thought of her.
"I'll give you two glass balls."
"Haha, who wants something like this?" Mu Wanqing's face was full of disdain. "If you want to give me a gift, then give me a glass mirror. I want a big one that can reflect my whole body. I want every hair to be clearly visible. I don't want a small one."
"Glass mirror?" King Yan was a little confused, "Not a bronze mirror?"
Mu Wanqing opened her eyes wide in shock, "No way, you haven't even seen a glass mirror? Poor you, so pitiful."
Her exaggerated expression made the Beichu group very uncomfortable, and King Yan's men turned their attention to another team. "Does your country have it?"
The Xiwu envoy had never heard of it.
Mu Wanqing said bluntly, "Oh, no, no wonder you treat this kind of thing as a treasure. I thought you were not presentable. It turns out you are not using it to fool us. You just haven't seen good things before."
Her mouth is so poisonous that it makes people from both countries very angry.
King Yan took a deep breath and suppressed his anger, "I'll give you silver."
Mu Wanqing said that this was possible. "Well, since you are guests who have come from afar, I will offer you a lower price. Two hundred thousand taels of silver, no bargaining."
King Yan's men were furious, "Why don't you go and rob the money?"
"It's up to you whether you want to give it or not. I'm not willing to serve you." Mu Wanqing immediately turned hostile, "Master Ji, kick them out of Ganzhou City immediately. It's too rude of them to come here uninvited."
Commander Ji wanted to drive these hot-headed people away, "Everyone, please."
How did these people get into the city? Why didn't anyone report it?
Prince Yan stood still and took out a sealed letter from his arms. "Lord Ji, I am here on official business. This is a letter from our Emperor to the Emperor of Daqi. Please deliver it to the capital as soon as possible."
"We have letters, too."
Commander Ji felt heavy-hearted. What was the point of bringing it out now? Was it a demonstration before?
The two countries acted in the same way without any prior agreement, and the deeper meaning behind this is even more shocking.
But no matter what, he had to accept the letter, and he could not refuse their request to stay and wait for a reply.
He also had to arrange accommodation and soldiers for protection and surveillance.
As for the rest, Commander Ji said that he had no choice as Mu Wanqing was not under his jurisdiction.
The King of Yan and the Xiwu envoy exchanged glances and said, "Then we will take our leave first."
Mu Wanqing saw it all and raised her eyebrows slightly.
As soon as the people left, the guests stood up and said goodbye.
The bustling room suddenly became lonely. Old Mrs. Ji let out a long sigh. What a terrible thing.
"Village Master, the marriage you mentioned..."
All the Ji family members looked over. Ji Cheng's face turned red and he wanted to leave, but he hesitated and did not leave.
Mu Wanqing smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is just a temporary measure. After sending the Plague God away, we will spread the word about canceling the engagement. It will never hinder Miss Ji's happiness."
Old Madam Ji looked at the clever Mu Wanqing, then glanced at her eldest granddaughter, and several thoughts flashed through her mind, "What kind of person is your eldest brother?"
Mu Wanqing was such a smart person that she understood the words as soon as she heard them. She calmly introduced him, "He is down-to-earth and steady, filial and caring for his family. He has a talent for studying, but he was delayed before. He is not good at pioneering and enterprising, but he is good enough at maintaining the status quo."
She was telling the truth and was not afraid of investigation.
Although Commander Ji had never met Mu Zicheng, he knew a little about his situation.
The helpers that Mu Wanqing specially called for were said to be doing a very good job, which showed that they had some ability.
He hesitated for a moment, "If, I mean if, is he willing to join the army?"
Mrs. Ji couldn't help but open her mouth, but when the words came to her lips, she subconsciously looked at her daughter and was stunned.
Ji Cheng was very nervous and his hands were twisted into a knot.
Mu Wanqing knew everything in her mind. "My eldest brother likes literature, and my second brother likes martial arts. So, I invited famous teachers to create different paths for them based on their different situations."
She said frankly, "My eldest brother is going to take the imperial examination. My plan for him is to pass the exam before he is 25, and then be assigned to a small county town to work for a few years, moving up step by step. If nothing unexpected happens, he can reach the fourth rank before he is 50. Whether he can make it through this hurdle depends on his luck."
Young Master Ji, who was standing in the corner, snorted coldly, "Can this be planned? What do you think the court is? You don't know how difficult the imperial examination is. You don't know how many people have ended their lives as seventh-rank county magistrates."
He just couldn't stand Mu Wanqing no matter how he looked at her. However, he didn't dare to say anything before, but now he dared to confront her. He must have smelled something.
Forget it, let him go until things are settled.
Mu Wanqing looked at him meaningfully and smiled slightly, "This is the most ideal route with my support. It is not a difficult task with my ability. After all, I am now a fourth-rank village master."
"Of course, if he is a hopeless person, I would not want to waste any more energy on him."
It is a disaster if one's virtue does not match his position.
Young Master Ji had a grim look on his face, and was about to say something, but Commander Ji gave him a cold look, and he was immediately frightened like a quail.
Commander Ji asked kindly, "Where is your second brother?"
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly, "He has also been delayed. If he had practiced martial arts since childhood and had someone to teach him carefully, he would have been able to become a commander. Now, I am satisfied with a thousand households."
Mu Ziang’s biggest problem is that he is simple-minded and needs more experience.
Captain? Commander Ji nodded slightly. This was difficult for others, but not for the second son of the Mu family.
As long as there is someone to support him, he thought, the young marshal would be happy.
"What about your father? Has he ever thought about taking the imperial examination?"
The more detailed his questions were, the more it showed how serious he was.
Mu Wanqing also expressed the same seriousness, "My father is not interested in officialdom. He is good at general affairs. My farm cannot do without him, and neither can my five-year plan."
Commander Ji was a little disappointed, but his curiosity was aroused. "Five-year plan?"
It has to be said that Mu Wanqing is a person of outstanding ability, and his vision and character are far superior to others.
She alone can offset countless shortcomings.
Mu Wanqing thought for a few seconds and gave a clear answer, "In five years, there will be no more beggars and no more hungry people in Xiliang."
Commander Ji stood up suddenly, looking extremely excited, "Really?"
He knew better than anyone how poor Xiliang was. Many soldiers chose to join the army just to survive.
The people had no food or clothing, and their lives were difficult, so they had no choice but to sell their children.
Not only in Xiliang, people in other places are suffering.
Since ancient times, how many dynasties have had people who were well fed and clothed? None!
Mu Wanqing said calmly, "It's not a difficult thing."
Making money is what she is best at.
If someone else said this, Commander Ji would definitely scold him and ask him to brag.
However, Mu Wanqing might not be bragging. The waterwheel she built benefited countless people and allowed them to harvest more rice.
The value of cement is even more astonishing. It plays a huge role in both military and civilian uses. It is a good thing that can be seen with the naked eye.
He was inexplicably excited. Just based on Mu Wanqing's words, the marriage was settled. "Can you... can you act on behalf of your parents?"
A smile flashed in Mu Wanqing's eyes, "I am the patriarch of the Mu family." Naturally I can make the decision.
Talking to a smart person is a relief. Commander Ji finally made a decision, "Then, I will betroth my eldest daughter to your eldest brother, and all the three letters and six ceremonies must be followed."
Ji Cheng blushed and ran out.
Before, Mu Wanqing just wanted to help Ji Cheng so that she would not become a victim, but she didn't expect to help herself get a sister-in-law.
If you think about it carefully, this is a good marriage.
The most important thing is that Ji Cheng and Mu Zicheng are a good match.
"It's an honor for the Mu family, but shouldn't we ask the parties' wishes first? After all, they are the ones who will live together for the rest of their lives. We in the Mu family are very open-minded and allow freedom of marriage."
She added, "That is, respect the wishes of the parties involved."
"This..." Commander Ji was stunned for a moment and looked at his mother and wife.
Old Mrs. Ji was a little hesitant. This marriage came too suddenly and she had never met the man.
Mrs. Ji thought a lot. Why should she ask the woman first? What if the woman is willing but the man is not? Will they still be human beings?
Mu Wanqing saw through their thoughts at a glance, "I'll call my eldest brother first. We are the men, so we should take the initiative. We should also let you see my eldest brother. If you are not satisfied, just pretend that this never happened."
He is thoughtful, does things properly, and gives enough face to women, which makes the Ji family like him more.
When Mu Zicheng was called, he didn't know what had happened and just thought he was there to pick up his sister.
He greeted the elders of the Ji family respectfully, with graceful manners, politeness and handsome appearance.
After one encounter, Old Lady Ji was three points satisfied. The child's personal conditions were okay, but as for family conditions, Mu Wanqing was better than countless others.
The Ji family is only a fourth-rank village lord, and their family backgrounds are similar.
Others rely on their parents, but the Mu family relies on their younger sister, and there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with that.
"What do you think of my Cheng'er?"
Mu Zicheng was a little confused. Was this a bit too much? "Miss Ji is smart and capable. She is an excellent girl."
Mu Wanqing didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Do you like her?"
Mu Zicheng was startled and hurriedly covered his sister's mouth. How could he say such things? He would be kicked out.
"Sister, don't talk nonsense. A girl's reputation is so precious. Old lady, my sister has no ill intentions. She just..." The more anxious he became, the more he couldn't think of a reason. He simply closed his eyes and said, "Blame me if you want to blame someone. She is young and I didn't teach her well."
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes. Although her elder brother's protection was heartwarming, it seemed stupid. "Master Ji wants to marry Ji Cheng to you. Are you willing?"
"Ah." Mu Zicheng's mind went blank, his heart pounding. Ji Cheng? Countless images flashed through his mind, and a hint of sweetness rose in his heart.
I hadn’t thought much about it before, nor did I dare to think too much about it. There was a huge difference in our status, and when I suddenly heard this, my heart began to flutter.
"Are you willing?" Mu Wanqing teased him deliberately. The eldest brother was a little silly.
"Yes." Mu Zicheng blurted out subconsciously without thinking carefully, but as soon as he said it, he realized what he had said and blushed, "I...we get along very well."
My sister once said that you have to fight for your own happiness.
"Pfft." Mu Wanqing laughed. Commander Ji and his wife looked at each other with satisfaction in their eyes.
"Boss, I agree to this marriage." Old Mrs. Ji made the decision directly. She knew her granddaughter best and could tell whether she was happy or not.
However, Mu Wanqing said that she had to respect the person involved, so she went to ask anyway. Ji Cheng nodded shyly.
Both sides were happy with it, but also feared that things would get more complicated if the night went on, so the envoys from both countries hadn't left yet.
We just dealt with special matters in a special way, and some steps were taken very quickly.
Mu Zicheng took off the jade pendant from his waist as a small betrothal gift, and the woman gave him a Hetian jade pendant with auspicious meaning in return.
The two parties exchanged marriage certificates.
Everything went smoothly. Just when the Ji family was seeing Mu Wanqing and her siblings off, suddenly, a servant pointed at Mu Zicheng with a look of horror on his face.
"He... Sir, the person you are looking for is right in front of us, it's him!"
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