Several people sat around a table, and wisps of steam rose from the teacups on the table. The aroma of tea and flowers mingled and filled the air.
Qin Qianlu wore a moon-white brocade dress, the hem of which was embroidered with lively butterflies that seemed to take flight with her every move.
She smiled charmingly and spoke eloquently, chatting about everything from the power struggles in the court to the strange and interesting stories in the streets, her eyes full of radiant joy.
Su Jinyun was calm and reserved, occasionally offering a few words of agreement, her words revealing her profound knowledge and composed demeanor.
Qi Meng sat quietly to the side, like a rose blooming in spring. She seemed gentle and harmless, but deep in her eyes lay a shrewdness and calculation that was hard for others to detect.
The three of them chattered in the warm atmosphere, their voices rising and falling, accompanied by the occasional birdsong from outside the window, creating a harmonious melody.
Before I knew it, the sky outside the window grew darker and darker, and the afterglow of the setting sun disappeared completely below the horizon.
The twilight, like thick ink, spread rapidly, completely enveloping the entire palace in a tranquil and gentle night.
As the conversation subsided, Qin Qianluo gracefully rose to her feet, a perfectly timed smile on her face.
That smile conveyed both politeness to the guest and a touch of intimacy.
She personally escorted Qimeng and Su Jinyun to the gate of the mansion, exchanging pleasantries along the way, demonstrating her warm hospitality.
After the two figures disappeared into the night outside the Prince's Mansion, she breathed a sigh of relief. The evening breeze blew by, ruffling her hair.
She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and turned to walk into the palace. She planned to stay there tonight, in this familiar palace.
These days, Qin Qianluo's mind is completely occupied by the current development situation of Tianxuan.
Tianxuan has just ended a long and brutal war and finally achieved the great cause of unifying the world.
However, this is only the first step in a long journey. What lies ahead is a situation where everything needs to be rebuilt, people's livelihoods need to be restored, and social order needs to be stabilized.
Qin Qianluo knew that the most important thing at the moment was to promote education, allow the people to recuperate and rebuild, and consolidate the foundation of the country.
In her view, it would be too hasty to promote new things at this time. If not handled carefully, it could cause turmoil and destroy the unity that countless people had won with their blood.
Therefore, from a long-term perspective and for the sake of stability, we must wait another two years until the foundation of the country is solid before proceeding with our plans.
But the land of Baiyue, that mysterious and rich southern territory, was always the place that Qin Qianluo longed for.
The climate there is mild, the jungles are lush, and the mysterious rainforest contains precious rubber.
In Qin Qianluo's vision, rubber will play a significant role in the future development of Tianxuan.
It can be used to manufacture more robust and durable weapons, enhancing the combat effectiveness of the army.
It can also be made into various tools to make people's lives more convenient and improve their quality of life.
It may even open up entirely new business opportunities, allowing Tianxuan to take solid steps on the road of international trade, export rubber products overseas, and obtain substantial profits.
And then there's the Western Regions, that vast and boundless land full of exotic charm, which also filled Qin Qianluo with anticipation.
The cotton there, nourished by ample sunshine and unique soil, has longer fibers and stronger resilience, making it of superior quality compared to the cotton grown in Tianxuan today.
If cotton from the Western Regions could be introduced to Tianxuan and its cultivation techniques improved, it would not only enhance the level of the textile industry but also allow people to wear softer and more comfortable clothing.
It can also drive the vigorous development of related industries, create more job opportunities, and inject new vitality into Tianxuan's economic prosperity.
Moreover, the fruits of the Western Regions benefit from the unique climate conditions of large temperature differences between day and night, making them sweet, juicy, and fragrant.
If we can introduce Tianxuan (a mythical creature), cultivate and promote it, it will not only enrich people's dining tables and satisfy their appetites, but also open up new trade channels.
To promote economic and cultural exchanges between Tianxuan and the Western Regions and even further regions, and to spread Tianxuan's fame far and wide.
At this moment, Qin Qianluo sat alone in the study, the soft candlelight swaying gently in the breeze, illuminating her focused and resolute face.
The brush in her hand moved back and forth on the rice paper, making a rustling sound, its sharp strokes seemingly carrying immense power.
Sometimes he would fall into deep thought because of a certain idea, his brows would furrow slightly, and his eyes would reveal a thoughtful light.
Sometimes inspiration would strike, and he would write furiously, putting his plans for the future development of Tianxuan and his aspirations for the utilization of resources in Baiyue and the Western Regions onto paper.
Those neat and powerful lines of handwriting carry her earnest expectations for the prosperity of Tianxuan and also depict a magnificent blueprint for development.
In the quiet of the night, she was lost in her thoughts, sketching out a beautiful vision for Tianxuan's future.
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