So what if I traveled through time? I'll continue to roll in another place

Lady Dingguo shot herself in the foot and quickly asked the driver to drive away with her love-minded son.

Lu Jiayan looked at the carriage going away and felt relieved. She knew that rejecting Shou Junwu this time might cause some trouble, but she did not regret it.

Before Xiao Yueshan could speak, the maid of the Princess of Jin quietly walked up to her and said, "Madam Xiao, the Princess of Jin invites you."

Xiao Yueshan smiled at Lu Jiayan and asked her to take Shutong and Fangcao back first, while she left with the maid of the Princess of Jin.

Lu Jiayan looked at her back worriedly. He felt that she was so tired, having just walked into the tiger's den and then the wolf's pit. He really hated that he couldn't help her share the burden.

Xiao Yueshan followed the maid of Prince Jin's wife into the mansion of Duke Shun again. She thought that it seemed that Duke Shun had completely surrendered to Chu Yuanming.

The two came to a secluded courtyard. The Princess of Jin was wearing a silver sable fur coat and standing with her hands behind her back, admiring the snow scene in the garden.

"Greetings to the Princess of Jin." Xiao Yueshan saluted.

"No need to be polite." Princess Jin turned around and smiled at Xiao Yueshan, and sat down on the warm chair in the courtyard. The warm chair was surrounded by a brocade screen as smooth as a cicada's wing, which allowed light to pass through but prevented wind from blowing in.

The candlelight illuminated the snow scene in the yard, giving off an unrealistic warmth.

She casually extended her hand and motioned Xiao Yueshan to sit down.

Xiao Yueshan sat down respectfully in another warm chair, and the maid poured her a cup of hot tea.

"You did a great job today." said the Princess of Jin.

Xiao Yueshan was a little surprised, and stood up and saluted, "Thank you for the compliment, Princess."

"No need to be so formal." Princess Jin raised her hand and asked her to stand up.

"I am not simply praising your talent." Princess Jin paused and continued, "In that situation, you were able to stand up and rescue your friend. This kind of loyalty and courage is rare."

Xiao Yueshan's heart moved. She didn't expect that the Princess of Jin would notice these details.

"Moreover, you responded appropriately, defusing the crisis without making the situation awkward." Princess Jin continued, "Such wisdom and composure are admirable."

Xiao Yueshan lowered her head humbly, "Princess, you are too kind. Yueshan was just doing what I should do."

The Princess of Jin shook her head slightly, "You don't have to be modest. In the aristocratic circles of this capital, women like you are rare."

Xiao Yueshan looked at the Princess of Jin in confusion, not understanding why she valued him so much.

The Princess of Jin seemed to see through her thoughts and said with a smile, "I have seen your policy papers and poems on the prince's desk. They are indeed well written."

She opened her red lips and chanted softly, "A man's infatuation can still be explained. A woman's infatuation cannot be explained. Madam Xiao has a very thorough understanding of the love affairs between men and women."

"I dare not. These poems are not written by me. I am just picking up what the ancients said." Xiao Yueshan answered respectfully.

"No matter who did it, I feel that you are a person worth associating with, without indulging in love."

Well, what else do you want me to do? Xiao Yueshan has become accustomed to the routines of these nobles.

But no matter what, the Princess of Jin had helped her twice. It was rare for them to meet, so Xiao Yueshan still wanted to thank her in person, "I thank the Princess for her protection twice before." She bowed respectfully.

"That's three times." Shu Rongxue said with a smile, "After Chu Changning's rebellion, there were quite a few memorials impeaching your family."

It turned out that Zhou Yao and the Xiao family escaped punishment because of the Princess of Jin.

Xiao Yueshan bowed deeply, "Thank you, Princess."

"You're welcome." Princess Jin helped Xiao Yueshan up, "But I also have a favor to ask."

Xiao Yueshan's heart tightened, and he realized that the princess had some ulterior motive, so he asked, "What does the princess need Yueshan's help with?"

"Shen Xishuang secretly developed something called a 'firearm' behind Wangyue Mountain," the Princess of Jin said solemnly, "Although I don't know what that firearm is, Prince Jin is very interested in it."

She looked at Xiao Yueshan seriously, her eyes and eyebrows filled with sorrow, "I am not unaware of Shen Xishuang's plan. If she is just trying to curry favor with me, and she can help Prince Jin succeed, I will certainly have the generosity to accommodate her, and there will be a place for her in the future.

But now her goal is far more than that. If she wants to replace me, I will definitely not tolerate such an ambitious person. "

There were slight crackling sounds coming from the fire in the courtyard, which sounded a little eerie.

"You are the mother of the country, like the bright moon. Although there are many stars, none dare to compete with you for your brilliance. I have my own tolerance, but the concubine also has her own sense of propriety." Her eyes moved and fell on Xiao Yueshan dimly.

Uh... Is Shen already having an affair with Chu Yuanming... It seems that the Princess of Jin has a clear understanding of her husband...

Xiao Yueshan felt a chill when she thought about how Chu Yuanming had come to seduce her for a while... Oh my God, the Princess of Jin wouldn't have misunderstood...

She stood there in embarrassment without saying a word. Developing firearms was not an easy task, and she didn't know how far the Shen family had progressed. She couldn't agree to it lightly, as any mistake could bring disaster upon herself.

Seeing this, Princess Jin quickly said, "Don't worry, I will fully support you and protect you and your family when necessary."

In the candlelight, the beautiful woman's smile was as if it was in the clouds and could not be seen clearly. "Although our Shu family has retired, we still have connections in the court. We are not so easy to bully."

This Jin Prince's wife is not someone you can easily mess with. I hope Shen Xishuang will stop as soon as possible. Xiao Yueshan sighed as he looked at the woman who was strategizing.

She thought for a moment. Since Shu Rongxue knew that Shen was developing firearms, she should also know a lot of inside information. She decided to ask Shen about the progress. "I wonder how far Mrs. Shen has progressed?"

"At present, we only know that they are developing gunpowder needed for firearms, but have not produced any useful results." Princess Jin said slowly.

Hearing this, Xiao Yueshan finally nodded and agreed: "In that case, Yueshan is willing to give it a try."

"Very good." Princess Jin smiled with satisfaction. "If you need anything, just let me know. I'll get back to you in three months."

Xiao Yueshan agreed to pay her respects, and the maid took her out.

Shu Rongxue watched her leave, thinking carefully in his mind.

The change of dynasties is a matter of great importance and requires long-term planning.

In the past, Empress Yin and Empress Yang were the model mothers of the country. They assisted the emperor in governing the country and made the country stable and prosperous.

And today, it seems that it is not impossible for a woman to become emperor.

Although men occupied the court, many of them were incompetent and just received salaries for nothing. Throughout history, many outstanding women have emerged. They were either extremely wise, or brave, or both virtuous and talented. They were all capable of holding high positions and leading the country to prosperity.

If she could be such a virtuous queen, now it seems that she can also be an empress.