Mu Wanqing has a special quality. She dares to challenge any rules, dares to poke a hole in the sky, dares to make an enemy of the world, and is fearless.
She doesn't care about other people's opinions or clans, and has her own code of conduct.
Under the candlelight, the emperor looked increasingly tired and old. "It is a rare and beautiful jade, but it can also be a deadly poison. It all depends on your attitude towards her."
He discovered Mu Wanqing as a promising talent early on and had been observing her ever since.
As time went on, she gave him a big surprise.
I thought she was just good at making money, but I didn't expect that she also has strengths in local governance and has performed brilliantly.
There were wars raging everywhere in the Great Qi, but Xiliang was the only land of peace and prosperity where the people lived and worked in peace.
In addition to the Du family father and son who defended the border to the death, Mu Wanqing also made an indelible contribution.
The prince cupped his hands and said, "Please enlighten me, Father."
The emperor knew that he didn't have much time left, so he became even more anxious and wanted to teach him all the principles of governing a country.
"This time, the three kingdoms joined forces to launch an attack, and they also did a lot of tricks. Let's not talk about other things, just take Xiliang as an example. General Du was shot in the back, and the imperial court's grain was burned. This was a series of schemes, one link after another, and it was extremely meticulous. It was an irreversible defeat, but it was broken by Mu Wanqing."
If Xiliang is not defended, the enemy will break into the city, causing great suffering to the people, and the Great Qi Dynasty will be in danger of being overthrown.
However, Mu Wanqing's sudden appearance inadvertently broke the conspiracy and saved the whole situation.
This is the real reason why the emperor made up his mind.
Compared to those worldly rules, the ability to pacify the world is what he urgently needs.
The prince seemed to be thinking about something.
The emperor suddenly asked, "She spent all her money to send food and fodder to the front line. For whom?"
The prince knew the answer to this question, "Cousin."
The relationship between the two is very good, but it is not a love between a man and a woman.
It doesn’t seem so. Well, anyway, the two of them are loyal to each other and are willing to go through fire and water for each other.
The emperor was playing with a box filled with Mu Wanqing's letters. She said everything, but she would only say, "I am loyal to Da Qi and to the emperor."
Well, this is a lie that is 90% true and 10% false.
"Yes, she is not doing this for Da Qi or the people, but for Shao Xuan." The prince would occasionally receive letters from Du Shao Xuan, which were full of boasting and childish.
He wouldn't be envious.
The emperor hit the nail on the head, "It's not because of love, but because Shaoxuan is her savior."
"Seemingly cold and indifferent, but the most affectionate." This is the contradiction of Mu Wanqing. She divides the world into a circle. People in the circle are appreciated for their loyalty and righteousness, while people outside the circle... are just strangers, not worth her even a second glance.
If you offend her, she will beat you to death.
The emperor knew very well that he was an outsider in the circle, even though Mu Wanqing was extremely sweet-talking and flattering him every day.
"Look at her. Even though she praises me for my wisdom and bravery every day, she won't risk her life to save me if I'm really in danger. It's good enough that she can lend a hand."
The prince was stunned for a moment, "Not really, she is a loyal and patriotic person."
The emperor shook his head slightly, "No, she is unruly and unfaithful to anyone, but she is willing to risk her life for her loved ones and devote everything she has to protecting them."
He is a very contradictory person, but he is also very charismatic.
Of course, this is not important. What is important is how to use it for him.
Give her everything she wants?
"To put it simply, if you treat her well, she will treat you twice as well. If you don't let her down, she won't let you down. The word affection seems light, but to some people it's as heavy as a thousand pounds."
The prince's heart was moved, "So, you would rather go against the opposition of all the civil and military officials in the court to clear her name?"
"Yes, I want to see how she will repay me if I let her get what she wants."
This is a temptation, an investment, and even a gamble.
The prince asked cautiously, "But, what if I lose the bet?"
The emperor asked calmly, "Can the situation be worse than it is now?"
The prince was silent.
The outside world was in a state of constant change and chaos, but Xiliang was like a paradise, keeping out all dangers and troubles.
On this day, Mu Wanqing brought a group of people back to Shuitu Farm for inspection.
I first visited the boarding school. The children had grown fatter and their eyes had become more lively.
It was during the break, a group of children were playing "Eagle Catches Chicken" with laughter all around.
Listening to the children's happy laughter, Mu Wanqing's mouth corners slightly raised.
"Ah." Suddenly, the last child in the team fell down, face down, and his forehead hit the ground heavily.
Everyone was shocked. Mu Wanqing walked over quickly and picked up the child. The little guy had a bleeding head and blood was flowing down. It was very scary.
She carried the child and ran to the nearby infirmary, which was open to everyone on the farm.
There was a long line of people outside the infirmary. When they saw Mu Wanqing running over, they quickly made way.
The doctor took the child and examined him. It was just a flesh wound, but there was a hole on the forehead, which could easily get infected.
Children have poor resistance and it will be troublesome if they get infected.
Mu Wanqing frowned and said, "Go find Mu Shisan and ask her to bring the first aid kit."
"yes."
Upon hearing the news, Mu Shisan rushed over, opened the first aid kit on his back, took out alcohol and cotton swabs, and carefully disinfected the child.
"It will hurt a little, bear with it."
The child gasped in pain, but he held back his tears as he looked at Mu Wanqing standing nearby.
He is still young, and he looks so pitiful with his mouth pursed, as if he is about to cry but doesn't.
Mu Wanqing took out two candies and handed them to him, "Little guy, this is a reward for your bravery."
The child's eyes widened, and then he smiled happily, "Thank you, Principal."
He was so happy. The principal praised him for being brave, and he wanted to show off to his friends.
After disinfecting and applying hemostatic drugs and bandaging it, Mu Shisan reminded, "Don't touch water, don't do strenuous exercise, understand?"
The child nodded obediently.
The doctor on the side stared at it, "What is this?"
He is actually the son of Doctor Song. His talent is far inferior to his fellow apprentices. He does not want to help in the store, but instead becomes addicted to the convenient life at Shuimu Farm.
He really likes the concrete building, where each person has a suite and can live as comfortably as possible.
The food and supplies are even better than those in Beijing. Who would have thought?
"The newly developed disinfectant can prevent infection."
Doctor Song's eyes lit up. "Can you give me some?"
Mu Shisan declined politely, "This is the first batch of experimental products. I'll send some over when we have enough."
Doctor Song was a little disappointed, so he could only wait.
Mu Shisan is one of the first graduates of Mu Family College. He is in charge of the alcohol workshop, which is a new workshop located in the most remote location just for safety reasons.
The other graduates formed teams of two, with one team responsible for one workshop. The three workshops, cotton cloth, cotton workshop, and cotton batting, employed six people in total.
Mu Shisan and Mu Ershi are in charge of the alcohol workshop, and two other graduates are in charge of the oil pressing workshop.
Mu Wanqing assigns and selects partners based on their different characteristics and strengths.
Not only do they receive monthly wages, but they also receive dividends. This is much better than inheriting the family snack bar and has more development prospects.
Mu Wanqing made a special inspection and said, "The alcohol and cotton balls can be put into production officially, hurry up."
“Yes, how is the sales?”
Mu Wanqing said without hesitation, "80% will be sent to the army, and 20% will be sold at Mu's Trading Company."
This alcohol is made from cottonseed husks after the oil has been extracted, and can also be used to make glycerin.
However, this was wartime, and alcohol was a life-saving remedy for soldiers, so all resources were focused on alcohol workshops.
"yes."
Then, Mu Wanqing went to the oil press workshop again. She was very satisfied when she saw the golden oil being squeezed out.
This oil extraction technology has been improved, the conversion rate is much higher and the quality is also good.
Oil is in short supply and is sold out as soon as it is released. There is no way around it. Ordinary people are very short of oil these days.
It’s very fragrant when used for cooking.
Merchants from all over came to make reservations, and the orders were scheduled until the year after next.
She gave a few words of encouragement and then went to check on other workshops.
She is experienced and has a sharp eye. She can see any problem at a glance, and others dare not fool her.
In a blink of an eye, there were seven workshops, each of which was a huge money-making beast.
There are more and more workers in the workshop, and refugees are joining in continuously, so this area is extremely prosperous.
Mu Wanqing walked around the workshop area and said, "Dad, let's open a grocery store here. We can sell everything and serve these workers."
Master Mu: ...
What service? It's obviously their business.
So, it goes in the left pocket and out the right pocket?
"Okay, which position do you think is suitable?"
Mu Wanqing pointed to the door outside the workshop and said, "This is the right location. It's convenient for delivery and for people to come out and buy things."
There is a dormitory building in the workshop area, separated by gender, with ten people in a room, free of charge.
Families can apply for a single room. They have to pay some rent, but it is very cheap.
Mr. Mu took note of it, and after a busy day, the father and daughter were finally able to sit down and rest.
Mu Wanqing flattered him, praising him for being more and more capable and being a role model for the three siblings, etc., which made Master Mu smile from ear to ear.
Master Mu suddenly remembered something and hesitated for a moment, "Qing'er, those rumors..."
Mu Wanqing took a sip of tea, her dark eyes sparkling, "Dad, do you believe it?"
I know my daughter's character best. Although she looks weak, she is actually strong and domineering. How can she be obedient?
She is born to be the boss.
What is it about Prince Jin's Mansion that makes her like it?
Master Mu waved his hands quickly, "Of course I don't believe it. We are living a good life and we are in charge of everything. Why should we find a rope to strangle ourselves?"
He explained softly, "But, if this rumor spreads, it will have a bad impact on you, especially if the emperor knows about it. What will he think of you? Will he punish us then? We have worked so hard to build this foundation, and we must not let those people ruin it."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows. Her father’s training was not in vain. He had become more politically acumenable.
"Dad, don't worry, I know what's going on." The corners of her mouth slightly raised, drawing a mysterious arc, "I'm waiting."
Master Mu didn't understand, "What are you waiting for?"
Mu Wanqing pointed in the direction of the capital, "Wait for the court's response."
Master Mu was even more confused, "No, you should have clarified the rumors in advance..."
Mu Wanqing interrupted with a smile, "I will cook for you today, what would you like to eat?"
Mr. Mu's eyes lit up. Mu Wanqing hadn't cooked for a long time, and her cooking skills were amazing.
"Sweet and sour pork tenderloin, fried chicken, and lamb casserole." I want to eat them all!
The father and daughter had a sumptuous meal and were both very satisfied. Master Mu had long forgotten his worries and his mind and eyes were filled with delicious food.
As for rumors, if the person concerned doesn't care, they can't hurt her at all.
The officials of the Dusi Mansion looked at her strangely at first, but she was too calm and there was no reaction from the Du Mansion.
The attitude of the two giants itself explains a lot of problems.
After a while, Sun Tongzhi came running over excitedly, "Princess Qingping, your appointment letter has come down."
There was a long line of people following him, all of them extremely excited.
Mu Wanqing saw that this officially appointed her as the deputy commander of the Xiliangdusi Mansion. From then on, she was in charge of the civil affairs of Xiliang with justification.
She chuckled with satisfaction, "The Emperor did not disappoint me."
Then, she wouldn't let him down.
If you treat me as a national hero, I will repay you as a national hero.
Her voice was a little low, and the people around her didn't hear it clearly, "What?"
Mu Wanqing was in high spirits and smiled widely, "I'm so happy, let's go and take over Fufeng City to celebrate."
She got what she wanted, and it's time for her to give a generous gift in return.
It was like a bombshell exploding, and everyone's smiles froze, with a look of disbelief on their faces.
No, this way of celebrating is also special.
Besides, can you take Fufeng City just because you want to?
Ah, that’s not right. Fufeng City belongs to the fiefdom of Prince Jin’s Mansion.
She, the Princess of Qingping County, is going to do something big!
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