In the Tianlong Kingdom, Emperor Yong'an felt uneasy. Several days had passed, and no letters had come from the Jin and Liao Kingdoms at the border. He wondered what they were up to.
"Someone, go and check on how the craftsmen are making their weapons."
“Yes,” the Dragon Guard outside replied.
The Dragon Guards were specifically responsible for protecting Emperor Yong'an.
Fifteen minutes later, the dragon throne returned.
"Your Majesty, the craftsmen say that the weapons they are making are very complex and the process is quite complicated, so they cannot be rushed."
"The gunsmiths also said they don't have enough gunpowder, and it might take longer to collect it."
"However, Miss Sisi has been keeping an eye on them recently. If the craftsmen don't understand anything, they can ask Miss Sisi and she can give them some advice."
Oh? I didn't expect that girl to know so much.
After the craftsmen started working, Liu Sisi stopped going to learn horseback riding with Gu Lingchen. After all, these weapons were related to the strength of Tianlong Kingdom and her own life, so she dared not be careless.
If these weapons don't turn out well, many people will suffer as a result. So Liu Sisi keeps an eye on the craftsmen's progress every day, and she also reads that book every day.
Liu Sisi can offer advice on some details that the craftsmen don't understand, helping them to better comprehend them.
In recent days, when Emperor Yong'an has some free time, he has been sending Liu Sisi over to bring her some food.
Besides rice noodles, Liu Sisi also took out the instant noodles, grilled cold noodles, and some snacks from her space, wrapped them in oil paper, and presented them to Emperor Yong'an.
Emperor Yong'an was always amazed by what Liu Sisi presented to him.
He asked Liu Sisi how she did it.
Liu Sisi said that she had prepared all of these at home and brought them with her.
Emperor Yong'an was quite impressed with Liu Sisi, wondering how this little brain of hers could come up with so many delicious foods that no one had ever seen before.
Liu Sisi was busy all day long, and Gu Lingchen would come to check on her every day to see if she needed any help.
Today he found out about the national treasury, and she came to talk to Liu Sisi about it.
"Sisi, my people have found out about the national treasury. I heard that the treasury is still relatively well-stocked, but that's under the condition that there is no war. If there is a war, I'm afraid it won't last long."
"I see."
Liu Sisi was having a bit of a headache. In the days since she arrived, she had gradually learned about the current situation of the Tianlong Kingdom: insufficient silver, insufficient weapons, insufficient generals, but plenty of idle ministers.
Almost nothing met the standards for waging war, no wonder such a terrible thing was predicted to happen in the future.
If things continue like this for a few more years, it will indeed be swallowed up by powerful and warlike nations.
She still needs to find a way to make money for the country.
"Did I transmigrate here to do hard labor for this country?" Liu Sisi screamed inwardly.
After the screaming subsides, they still have to continue working like beasts of burden.
"Your Highness, I'll think of a way to get the money later. Right now, the most important thing is to get these weapons manufactured," Liu Sisi said.
Gu Lingchen said, "Yes, Sisi, you've worked hard these past few days. Once everything is settled, I'll take you to Tianlong Temple for a visit."
"A trip? To a temple?" Liu Sisi's lips twitched slightly. It was the first time she had ever heard of taking someone to a temple, but she agreed anyway, since it was a kind gesture.
While Liu Sisi and Gu Lingchen were busy strengthening the Tianlong Kingdom.
The eldest prince was still playing hide-and-seek with several concubines. He was 17 years old and could have married a princess, but the empress had not yet chosen a princess.
She wanted to choose someone who could help the eldest prince ascend the throne, but she couldn't decide after a long time.
However, the eldest prince had already secretly indulged in sensual pleasures, taking several attractive maids as his concubines.
Gu Lingchen had recently recovered and Emperor Yong'an had begun to pay more attention to him, which had already caused the Empress great concern.
He tried several tricks to harm Gu Lingchen, but Gu Lingchen and her son discovered them and managed to evade them.
I recently heard that Gu Lingchen brought some country girl with him, and she tries every day to please Emperor Yong'an.
Now the Empress was even more flustered. She wanted to talk to her eldest son about how to win back Emperor Yong'an's heart.
But when she arrived, she saw that her eldest son was surrounded by women on all sides, and she immediately flew into a rage.
"A bunch of vixens have seduced the Crown Prince, making him neglect his duties all day long. Guards, drag all these sluts away!"
After she finished speaking, she glanced at the old woman beside her, who then led a group of people away from the concubines.
"Your Majesty, please spare us! We will never dare to do it again!" The Empress ignored the pleas of her concubines.
It seems they all had no chance of surviving.
"Mother, what are you doing! Why did you take all my concubines away? Who will play with me now?!" the eldest prince complained.
Snap...
The Empress raised her hand and slapped the eldest prince across the face.
"Play? You want to keep playing? If you keep playing like this, that vile Consort Hui's son will become the crown prince."
"How could I have given birth to such a useless thing as you? You're bad at studying, and all you know how to do is eat, drink, and have fun. It was fine before, since no one would argue with you."
"But who knew that the wretch's son would actually recover? Now that His Majesty values him so much, what if he ascends the throne in the future? Will you still be alive?"
The Empress grew angrier and angrier, and wanted to slap the eldest prince again, but the eldest prince was quick-witted this time.
"Mother, I'm done playing, I'm going to study now." With that, she ran off in a flash.
The Empress was so angry that her heart ached.
The scene shifts, and Lin Rou has come to Consort Hui's palace today.
“Aunt, I heard that my cousin has been spending all his time with that country girl lately. This is not in line with his character at all.”
“My father said that my cousin is going to marry a concubine who can help him. How could a country girl like me be worthy of my cousin!”
"What nonsense are you spouting? Miss Sisi is here to share His Majesty's burdens, and she's only a few years old. Aren't you slandering her reputation with these words?"
"Is this how the Duke of Lin taught you?"
Consort Hui did not like this niece. Although Gu Lingchen was sickly before, she and her mother were still considered favored.
This niece had never given Gu Lingchen a second glance before, but now that she sees Gu Lingchen is being taken seriously again, she's changed her attitude. She really doesn't care.
If it weren't for the fact that Duke Lin was her brother, she wouldn't have paid any attention to him at all.
"Go back! I'm tired and not feeling well. Don't come over anytime soon."
"Yes." After taking her leave, Lin Rou's eyes immediately turned disdainful.
"Hmph, what is she? She's just a concubine's daughter. If it weren't for her eldest aunt's death, how could a lowly thing like you have entered the palace as a concubine?"
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