Caught off guard by his attack, Yun Qing smiled wryly: "Leave? Where else can I go but you? Unless Your Majesty banishes me, I will not leave."
Yun Qing suddenly felt a strange sensation. If thinking about her soul leaving her body just now counted as leaving her body...?
But the soul exchange requires certain conditions to be met. She already found it incredible that someone could be brought back to life, so those conditions must be extremely difficult. Instead of thinking about these things, she should think about how to achieve the goals set by the system and rewrite the fate of a doomed nation.
Xie Rang felt a tightness in his chest. He couldn't bring himself to say it outright, so even though he was upset, he could only hold it in. In the end, he softened his tone and said, "It's good that the Grand Tutor won't leave me. I won't drive the Grand Tutor away."
"Don't let your mind wander too much." Yun Qing had a feeling that she hadn't coaxed him this time. She really couldn't guess Xie Rang's thoughts if he didn't say it, so she simply changed the subject. "Instead of thinking about these random things, why don't you think about how to improve the saddle design? Sitting on it is very bumpy and not very comfortable. That's what happens on the battlefield. It might restrict the cavalry's movements."
[I really don't know anything about this. I just see that the structure of modern saddles is quite different from that of contemporary ones, but I can't study it at all.]
Although she had never ridden a horse, she had seen documentaries and had a vague memory of it, but not a deep one.
Xie Rang: ...
Attention was successfully diverted.
He thought through gritted teeth, "The Grand Tutor is truly a good official. He is always thinking about things that benefit the country and the people. Why can't he be a little selfish?"
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Yunqing's publicity efforts quickly took effect.
Lin Chen now controls the palace, and the Imperial Guards patrol in real time. Officials dare not go to the palace, but they dare to visit Li's residence. Those officials who are not too involved send their visiting cards to Li's residence one by one, just to see what the legendary glass looks like. Later, Yun Qing got tired of dealing with them and simply opened a special channel for the servants in the residence to take them to see the glass, so that everyone could enjoy themselves without disturbing each other.
She cheerfully revealed that merchants might come to the capital to sell glass in a while, raising everyone's expectations so they could make a fortune then.
The most important thing in the second half of the year was the tribute from the surrounding small countries to the capital. This usually happened once every five years. In the historical context of the Great Xi Dynasty, they were collectively called Tartars. Initially, this term seemed to have a derogatory connotation, but it has gradually become a neutral term. Especially after the Great Xi Dynasty weakened, the surrounding small countries gradually became restless. Only because the border was still strong enough did not they attack so early.
With the late emperor gone, the young emperor is treated as a puppet. There is also the power struggle between Liang Zhigong and Pingjiang Wang in the court. If the Tartars enter the capital, with so many people involved, the various forces will collude and create a complete mess.
Yunqing's biggest headache is these kinds of crowded scenes, especially when she has to deal with all sorts of scheming and infighting.
The Ministry of Rites seemed to have finally figured it out, and specially sent someone to deliver a list. Yun Qing looked at it again and again, and then took out a pen to mark a few names on it.
"Wusun, Kucha..."
She murmured to herself, then laughed: "In some ways, these two are quite a good match. No wonder they can conspire together."
Yun Qing still remembered when they were studying history, they affectionately called the two countries the "turtle and bastard duo." Despite their small size, they had a big heart for causing trouble. They colluded with people in the capital, which planted a major hidden danger for the young tyrant in the future. Of course, this was also one of the strong pieces of evidence that helped the young tyrant eliminate dissidents.
She couldn't tolerate a hidden danger lurking for so long, and even taking the opportunity to spread messages. She planned to eliminate it all at once when the opportunity arose, to prevent any future trouble.
Aside from those who took the opportunity to cause trouble, there were also some who were genuinely befriending them. After all, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse. As a small country, they relied on Da Xi and could get things done in many places.
With this layer of shared interests, the two sides can temporarily maintain friendly relations, and trade is fine. Yunqing won't force these small countries to their deaths. After all, we'll all be one family a thousand years from now, as long as there's no conflict.
"Young master, you've been looking for so long, why don't you have some pastries and rest for a while?"
Diancui helped manage the shop for a while, and now that the shop is gradually getting back on track, she has turned her attention back to the mansion. After all, she was a maid who grew up serving Yunqing, and she always thought of Yunqing.
Moreover, not just anyone can know the young master's true identity. If she doesn't help him, it will be inconvenient for the young master to be by his side, which will be very difficult.
Yunqing never liked to interfere with other people's choices, and she never restricted Diancui. The little maid was allowed to do whatever she wanted, and it was good for her to grow up lively.
She put down the list in her hand and smiled at Diancui: "Do you really have to stay by my side? Why don't you go do your own thing?"
Diancui squeezed herself next to Yunqing and said, "How can the bond between you and me, who grew up together, be the same? Diancui will stay by your side for the rest of her life."
Although Diancui was just a maid, she was learned and experienced. She knew how difficult it was for Yunqing to hide his female identity and how difficult it was for him to move forward in the capital. How could she watch her young master face these difficulties alone?
"Whatever you want." Yun Qing thought of something and advised her, "But it's also good that foreign countries will probably be sending people to the capital one after another in the near future. With so many people around, it's easy for trouble to arise. It's better if you go out less."
The main problem is the long distance and the uncertainty of what might happen along the way. Those delegations from small countries all set off early, and their arrival times were only approximate and not accurate.
One of Diancui's advantages is that she is obedient: "I understand, young master. Listening to you will allow me to live longer!"
Many people have lost their lives because they disobeyed orders, and Diancui had great faith in her intelligent and wise young master.
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