"Quickly, call the princess in," Bai Qing said hastily.
A moment later, Bai Yan entered the hall: "Your subject greets Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty."
"No need for these formalities." Bai Yan pulled her daughter to her feet. "How have you been at the Princess's residence these past few days?"
Bai Yan smiled and said, "Father, don't worry. Didn't you send people to protect me? They might curse at me, but they can't eat me."
Bai Qing nodded, his face showing worry again: "Springtime is the perfect time for raising silkworms and spinning silk..." but the current situation has caused this delay.
“Father, if this way is blocked, we can go somewhere else.” Bai Yan said, “I came to see you today to ask for an imperial decree so that I can open another textile factory. Jiangnan is a land of agriculture and sericulture, and it is also plagued by war and bandits. The girls there are not like those in the capital who stay at home all the time.”
Ultimately, all these rules for women were established because the capital city was like an iron barrel, making them all too comfortable.
Bai Qing frowned. "Jiangnan is not as safe as the capital. If something were to happen to you, a young woman—"
“Father!” Bai Yan said, “We must seize the opportunity amidst change. If our ancestors had remained in a corner of the country back then, we would not have the Bai family’s current empire.”
Bai Qing looked at his daughter and said no more. He turned around and sat down on the table to write an imperial edict: "I hereby grant you the jurisdiction of a province and send Meng Huaiyi to protect you. He is a good sword, so use him well."
"As for the others, you can order them yourself."
After saying this, Bai Qing put away the imperial edict. Bai Yan knelt down to receive the edict, but Bai Qing pressed down on his shoulder: "Tianfu... There are many bandits in Jiangnan, and it is far from the capital. The court officials may not listen to you. Take care of yourself. Your father wants to see you return safely."
Seeing the deep concern in his eyes, Bai Yan accepted the imperial edict: "Yes, Father."
(The previous chapter has been slightly modified)
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