"The textile factory has been open for almost two years now, and everyone has done a good job."
The princess's words startled all the officials. She continued, "The position of Prefect of Jiangnan has been vacant for a long time. I will decide on it in a few days and present it to Father Emperor."
Lord Li of the Weaving Bureau couldn't help but show his delight. He had contributed the most to the textile factory, so this prize should rightfully be his.
Although the princess is here, and he has no say in the affairs of the household, he will still be very prestigious if he gets promoted and his salary increases!
Besides, what's wrong with being under one person?
The princess continued, "Besides Sima, I also want to petition the court to add official positions to the textile factory."
"As for the selection of official positions, the newly appointed Sima will handle that."
As Bai Yan finished speaking, some people noticed something was off... Something was wrong with what the princess was saying; it sounded like she was explaining what to do after she left.
"Princess, are you returning to the capital?" asked Lord Li, who was the most likely candidate for the position of Sima.
Bai Yan nodded slightly: "The Jiangnan Textile Factory is on the right track. I intend to bring a group of embroiderers back to the capital."
This was her plan before coming here. Since the women in the capital couldn't see the benefits of this textile factory, she would take them to see it.
Two years ago, officials in Jiangnan Prefecture were unwilling to have a woman overpower them.
But now, the Jiangnan Prefecture is well-governed, the people live in peace and prosperity, they have enough to eat and wear, and even the officials are flattered and called "Your Excellency, the Upright Official" when they go out.
The Jiangnan region, which was originally prone to disasters, has become a paradise on earth and a true land of fish and rice.
No one from Jiangnan wants the princess to leave.
"Will the princess return to Jiangnan?" Lord Li asked.
Bai Yan smiled slightly: "Yes."
The scenery in Jiangnan is as beautiful as a painting, and she would definitely come back to visit it if she had the chance... This is where her roots are, and where she has memories she can't let go of.
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