Quick Wear: Everyone knows I am a good person

"Hey~hehe~"

Emperor Jiaheng could no longer contain his joy.

Heaven truly favored him, bestowing upon him such great talent.

Shu Jiao, oh Shu Jiao~

where are you?

I miss you dearly while I'm at the temple!

"Especially during the Yuanhe reign."

Youyou clicked her tongue lightly. "As everyone knows, Emperor Yuanhe was mediocre. Without Shujiao, he would have been nothing more than a ruler who maintained the status quo."

"He is truly mediocre."

"I understand economics, politics, and military affairs, but I'm not an expert in any of them. I'm entirely dependent on my sister Shu's support."

"Because of him, my sister Shu's reputation in history books is much better."

[Haha, because Sister Shu only supported Emperor Yuanhe, without trying to control or sideline him, and even helped raise the wise and virtuous Emperor Xifeng, now my Sister Shu is ranked number one on the list of loyal ministers!]

Emperor Yuanhe was able to be called a "sage ruler" largely thanks to my sister Shu's advice and strategies.

[Shu Jiao: Although I'm full of wicked schemes, I'm loyal enough!]

[Emperor Jiaheng and Shu Jiao are truly devoted to each other, a perfect match between ruler and subject, it's so sweet!]

Emperor Xifeng is essentially a super-powered, more deceptive version of Shu Jiao. Without ruining his reputation, he steals a large portion of someone's wealth, stabs them in the back, and still manages to get thanks from them.

“Look, look!”

Emperor Jiaheng was overjoyed, "I knew I hadn't trusted the wrong person."

He knew that, given his personality, the fact that he didn't take Shu Jiao with him before he died meant that Shu Jiao was definitely very reliable.

really.

He raised his mediocre child to be a sage ruler, and he didn't even resort to any underhanded tactics.

woo woo woo...

My dear friend, can't you just fly to me?

Do we really have to wait several years to meet?!

I really can't wait any longer!

The other emperors were slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but chuckle.

"it is good!"

Emperor Kangwu exclaimed in approval, "Such a great talent should not be mistreated!"

"Of course, Emperor Jiaheng and his men didn't mistreat Shu Jiao either. Gold and silver jewelry, a land estate, a hot spring resort..."

At this point, Youyou paused slightly, "Um... this hot spring resort... like Youran Resort in the suburbs of Beijing, Yuhuan Resort in Xinzhou, and Meihua Resort in Yingzhou... well, those who know, know."

I understand~ (*?▽?*)~

[She knows it all too well. Especially Plum Blossom Manor, it's so famous. Wasn't that book of beauties, hand-drawn by Shu Jiao, which was unearthed from Sun Wenzhong's tomb, painted at Plum Blossom Manor?]

Don't overthink it, it's just a song and dance troupe! Just a song and dance troupe!

Yes, a large-scale folk art performance troupe.

[According to unofficial historical records, during the reign of Emperor Yuanhe, a nobleman's illegitimate son, seeking a shortcut, tried to climb the social ladder by sleeping with Lady Shu, but was rejected by her.]

[Judging from the list of beauties, my sister Shu really eats well; she's managed to snag a thousand different kinds of handsome men!]

I can't even imagine how happy I would be if I could live like Sister Shu!

Shu Jiao's three main traits: ruthless strategist, loyal subject, and lover of beauty.

[Don't talk nonsense. My sister Shu just wants to live a long life. When she wrote to Sun Wenzhong, she said that girls who look at beautiful women live longer.]

Wait a minute~

and many more!

The emperors were momentarily stunned, then quickly recovered, and then...

"Ah...this is also..."

Emperor Kangwu was momentarily bewildered. "If you're after beauty, just admit it. What's with all this talk about longevity? Isn't that just fooling people?"

"If we can win over Shu Jiao, sending her some beauties wouldn't be a bad idea."

Emperor Zhao was very open-minded.

Isn't there only a few tricks to winning people over since ancient times?

Money, power, sex, and the "sincerity" of those in power.

You must be even more willing to sacrifice strategists, especially top strategists. These people are too perceptive; once they sense something is amiss, they will abandon you.

Emperor Guanglie frowned. "Tell me, is Shu Jiao interested in foreign men?"

If Shu Jiao is willing to come to his side, he is willing to help Shu Jiao snatch back a batch.

Two batches are fine too.

Three batches are also acceptable...

"Haha, long life."

Youyou laughed uncontrollably, "You know what, that really makes sense. My sister Shu lived to be over a hundred years old. It's hard to say whether it was because of the beautiful women around her."

what?

Over a hundred years old!!!

Throughout the various dynasties, from the emperor to the common people, everyone's eyes were shining.

Does a girl's appreciation of beauty really have this effect?

"Father, pick a handsome husband for me. I don't want that scholar; he's too ugly. He'll surely make me die young!"

The wealthy businessman's daughter grabbed her father's hand and quickly made a request.

"Alright, Dad will find you one. Let's find a pretty one."

The wealthy businessman nodded repeatedly.

I don't even ask to live to be 100; I'd be content at 99.

"Let's talk about Emperor Xifeng. His ascension to the throne is also quite interesting."

"Emperor Yuanhe asked Shu Jiao which of her sons she thought had better aptitude. Shu Jiao replied, 'Of course, it's my disciple, Emperor Xifeng.'"

"Thus Emperor Xifeng became the crown prince."

Youyou's smile gradually widened, "Emperor Xifeng is indeed formidable, basically inheriting all of my sister Shu's methods. Under the guise of benevolence, he's raking back territories and money in droves."

"He reigned for thirty-two years, suppressing all nations to the point that they dared not utter a sound, and treated him and Da Kang as their ancestors."

"He and Shu Jiao had a very deep teacher-student relationship. After Shu Jiao died, he lost all his senses and almost made the Crown Prince escort the coffin to the funeral."

"What does this mean, friends?"

"The Crown Prince escorting the coffin is unprecedented!"

"The crown prince is half a ruler. In a feudal dynasty that emphasizes the etiquette between ruler and subject, having the crown prince carry the coffin is an extremely presumptuous act."

"At that time, the Minister of Rites submitted a memorial, saying: Such behavior will only damage Sister Shu's reputation and make her restless in the afterlife. Emperor Xifeng then withdrew his decree."

"but!"

"Shu Jiao's funeral was held to the highest standards. She was posthumously honored as King Wen, the emperor personally offered sacrifices and wrote the epitaph, the crown prince presided over the funeral arrangements, and the burial procession was conducted on foot..."

A deeply moving bond between teacher and student.

Sister Shu died too young, before she had a chance to properly teach Emperor Shouxuan a lesson.

Emperor Shouxuan was actually very clever, manipulating his ministers with ease. However, he became too complacent, his confidence swelled, and coupled with his senility, he nearly brought down the Kangxi Emperor.

[Actually, it collapsed. But Emperor Shouxuan regained his senses and saved the Great Kang Dynasty.]

Then he died. If he hadn't died, the Great Kang Dynasty might have been able to return to its peak...

Seeing these discussions, the emperors were relieved.

At least~

There are still six or seven generations to go, which means that the three-hundred-year lifespan of the Great Kang Dynasty has been preserved.

"He's not entirely incapable."

Emperor Kangwu chuckled lightly, "If things go wrong, at least we can pull it back."

Don't ask them why they don't say more.

say what?

What can they possibly do about things that will happen decades or even centuries from now?

Knowing that the emperors who would follow were all quite capable was enough to give them the confidence to face any difficulties that lay ahead.

Looking at the gradually dissipating sky above, Emperor Jiaheng was also very confident.

only……

"Shu Jiao, where are you?"

"Come and see me!"

"Why haven't you come yet? I miss you, I really miss you so much..."