"Let me think about it first. Da Ni, go and invite the Second Prince over. I'll discuss it with him."
It certainly sounded complicated, so Liu Sisi didn't dare to act rashly.
"yes."
Wang Dani responded and went to invite Gu Lingchen.
Gu Lingchen was reading a book when Wang Dani said that Liu Sisi wanted to see him. He immediately put down his book and went to Liu Sisi's palace with Wang Dani.
"What do you need me for, Sisi?"
"Your Highness, please come and sit down. Let me show you this."
Liu Sisi handed the beauty and skincare secrets in her hand to Gu Lingchen.
Gu Lingchen picked up the book and started reading. When he turned to the picture and recipe of the Extreme Snow Lotus that Liu Sisi had seen, he looked at her with some doubt.
"Sisi, where did this book come from? It doesn't seem very reliable."
"This was given to me by that Taoist priest. She said that a girl must love beauty, so she gave me this beauty and skincare secret manual." Liu Sisi lied with wide eyes.
"Does Your Highness think this is feasible? Is it possible to make money?"
"Little sister Sisi, do you know where to pick these snow lotuses?"
“I went to the Imperial Medical Academy to ask, and they said it’s on Mount Xisuo.”
"What?" Gu Lingchen immediately became anxious upon hearing the name.
"Sisi, that place is too dangerous. You can't go. Not only is it extremely cold there, but the large wild animals there are dangerous enough. You can't go, understand?"
Your Highness, the national treasury is not very full at the moment. This is the only way I can think of to help Tianlong Kingdom earn money quickly.
"Moreover, this product will definitely be sold in the high-end market under the name of the Tianlong Kingdom. If the effect is really that good, I think nobles from other countries, and even emperors and concubines, would be willing to buy it."
"After all, there are many wealthy people who love beauty and are willing to spend money. Only with money can they have the capital to expand their military strength. Don't forget that the emperor of the Jin-Liao Kingdom only agreed to sign a five-year peace treaty with us."
"If we cannot improve our national strength, we will still be unable to withstand the Jin-Liao army five years from now."
After listening to Liu Sisi's words, Gu Lingchen fell silent.
Yes! He is a prince, and he has to consider the people's well-being.
“Then I’ll go with you. Let’s go and ask Father Emperor for permission.”
After Gu Lingchen finished speaking, he took Liu Sisi to find Emperor Yong'an.
Emperor Yong'an was having a headache at the moment. Conscripting soldiers required a lot of money, and the manufacture of hidden weapons and the research and development of firearms also required a lot of money.
If things continue like this, the national treasury will be unable to withstand the strain. If we increase the various taxes levied on the people to replenish the treasury, it will not only be slow to take effect, but may also arouse public resentment.
Just when he was at his wit's end, Liu Sisi and Gu Lingchen arrived.
After exchanging greetings, Liu Sisi handed the secret manual to Eunuch Luo, asking him to present it to Emperor Yong'an.
It also directly addressed the matter of the Extreme Snow Lotus and the Beauty Pill.
Anyway, there's no need to ask; if you do, it's because the Taoist priest gave it to you.
She asked Emperor Yong'an if he would allow her to go to Xisuo Snow Mountain to pick snow lotus from the extreme region.
Emperor Yong'an found the effects of the beauty pills amazing, but the journey to Xisuo Snow Mountain was arduous, so he hesitated to accept.
This girl is a real gem! She was having a headache over money, so she brought me a way to earn some.
"Is Anning confident?" Emperor Yong'an asked.
Liu Si thought for a moment and replied, "Fifty percent certain." After all, she really didn't know the specifics and didn't dare to be overconfident.
“Your subject is willing to go with Princess Anning,” Gu Lingchen said.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yong'an's face darkened. Gu Lingyun was too foolish. He was now focusing all his attention on Gu Lingchen. If something happened to Gu Lingchen, his losses would be considerable.
Liu Sisi saw Emperor Yong'an's gloomy face.
He immediately replied, "Your Majesty, I only wish to go on this mission alone, and it is inconvenient to bring the Second Prince along."
Gu Lingchen looked at Liu Sisi in surprise, as if asking, "Why can't you let me come along?"
Emperor Yong'an's expression softened considerably when he saw how sensible Liu Sisi was.
"Haha... I like Anning very much, but I will still send you some people. I am not at ease letting you go alone."
"Your Majesty, there is really no need. If we bring too many people, they might become a burden if we encounter danger."
She didn't even want to take Wang Dani and Wang Erni with her; after she left, she would let the two of them return to Jinshan County first.
If she's alone, she can hide in her spatial dimension if she encounters danger. But if she brings too many people, it will be difficult for her to explain herself later.
"Are you sure you don't need to?" Emperor Yong'an asked again to confirm.
"Really, there's no need. I will take good care of myself," Liu Sisi said again.
"Very well, I grant your permission."
Having received Emperor Yong'an's permission, Liu Sisi and Gu Lingchen withdrew.
Gu Lingchen felt uneasy. He felt a pang of hurt when he heard Liu Sisi say, "Bringing too many people will be a burden to me."
Yes! He's too weak; if he encounters danger, Liu Sisi will probably have to protect him.
Liu Sisi didn't even look at his expression, and pulled out another martial arts manual from her sleeve.
"Your Highness, this is for you."
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