Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

Emperor Qing Zhao said angrily, "Don't you know how to tell me? Won't I send someone to look for him?"

"But Yunxi went to Qingxue City, and I don't know what the tree looks like..." Yongle spread his hands helplessly.

"Then let them try, one by one. I don't believe it. There is not a single tree in Zhao State that she said that can produce rubber." Thinking of a tree that can produce rubber? Emperor Qing Zhao asked again: "What is the name of that tree?"

"It seems to be called something...rubber tree," Yongle tried hard to recall what Mu Yunxi said, but too much time had passed and she could not remember clearly.

"It's called a rubber tree!" Xiao Yao said behind them. Seeing everyone looking at her, she bowed slightly and continued, "Your Majesty, I heard Xi'er mention it. She complained that glutinous rice flour was not easy to use. When she made this bow, she went to the mountains and forests to look for it, but she searched for two days without success. That's why she made the crossbow."

Emperor Qing Zhao, who had just suspected that Mu Yunxi had ulterior motives in not presenting these things to him, felt a little guilty. He looked at the drawings again and found that some of the materials used were indeed not yet discovered in Zhao State, and some of the required materials were also very rare.

So, he said, "Forget it. Let's wait for Mu Yunxi to come back and find the raw materials for these things!" Then he asked Li Huayao to take the basket of blueprints and leave with the others. As he left, he said to Xiao Yao, "Mu Yunxi didn't keep these blueprints well, but left them lying around. If spies from other countries find them, they will become a deadly weapon against my Zhao Kingdom. Today, I will take them all away."

Could Xiao Yao say no? Of course not. She had to send the person out respectfully.

After everyone left, Mu Yunyue cautiously asked Xiao Yao, "Mom, did I cause trouble for my sister?"

Xiao Yao could only sigh helplessly and said, "Your Majesty, it's alright if you don't mind. But next time, you can't take your sister's things, and you can't take them outside."

Seeing Mu Yunyue's red eyes, like a pitiful little rabbit, Yongle comforted her, "It's okay, your sister won't blame you." Thinking that Mu Yunyue had gone to the academy, he asked, "Why did you think of taking it to the academy?"

"I made it, but I couldn't fire it. I remembered that the academy had made cannons, so I went to ask them to help me. Not long after, His Majesty came." Mu Yunyue picked at her fingers and said aggrievedly.

Yongle tapped her head gently: "Don't be so reckless next time." Mu Yunyue nodded heavily and promised: "No, I will never touch my elder sister's things again!"

Xiao Yao tapped her head with her index finger, and said with a look of disappointment, "Is that what you're talking about? Your sister doesn't mind you touching her things, but you have to let me know everything you do! If it weren't for Her Royal Highness the Princess, I wouldn't be able to explain what happened today even if I had a hundred mouths! We don't have any other intentions, but if someone with ulterior motives takes advantage of us, our family will be finished."

Knowing the importance of the matter, she almost caused a big trouble for her family. Mu Yunyue's nose was red, and tears were rolling in her eyes, looking like she was about to cry. Pulling Xiao Yao's sleeve, she said in a coquettish voice: "I know, mother! I won't do it again!"

Xiao Yao patted her hands compassionately, then blamed herself and said, "It's not all your fault. It's also because I've been too busy lately and haven't had time to take care of you. You should stay home for a while. When I find the right person to take over the job, I'll stay home with you."

"Yeah!" Mu Yunyue nodded obediently.

Yongle also said, "It's been really busy lately, especially with the lingerie store and the hot pot restaurant. We won't be opening any new stores for the time being. We're really short on staff, so we need to quickly train some new staff."

Xiao Yao also agreed with Yongle's proposal. Their lingerie, clothing, and hot pot restaurants now spanned most of Zhao State. While many people imitated their products, they could only superficially imitate them. For example, many people tried to make their own sanitary napkins at home, but they weren't as good as theirs. Unlike theirs, they didn't leak or stain clothes.

After Su Yao arrived in Qingxue City, Mu Yunxi also departed for the capital. The punishment for these individuals was to execute all those who had served as spies in Zhao State. However, Xie Sichen was not among them. His proposed method of drying salt did produce more salt, and it was free of impurities. Emperor Qing Zhao, recognizing his merits, pardoned him and allowed him to reunite with his brother. The others were not as fortunate. As Li Huacheng had suggested, they were used to build Zhao State, cultivating the land, constructing fortifications, and so on.

Mu Yunxi, who returned to Kyoto, also brought back an important piece of news: Emperor Qing Zhao summoned her to the imperial study.

Mu Yunxi learned from the captives captured in Qingxue City that there was a country thousands of miles away with blond hair and blue eyes. Those captives who went out to find a new home said that the people there would eat people and their language was difficult to learn. In the end, they chose Zhaoguo, which was closer to their island.

After listening to Mu Yunxi's narration, Emperor Qing Zhao asked, "So what do you think?"

In response, Mu Yunxi expressed her desire to go and take a look.

Emperor Qing Zhao frowned slightly and refused, "The journey is long and extremely dangerous. I don't feel comfortable letting you go. Besides, you and Yin'er are rarely together now, and she already blames me."

Mu Yunxi said firmly, "Your Majesty, that's why we need to learn more about them. If they really attack one day, we can prepare early. As for Ayin, I want to take her with me this time."

When Emperor Qing Zhao heard that she wanted to take Yongle with her, he refused in a harsh voice with a reproachful tone: "No! The sea is dangerous. You are putting Yin'er in danger."

Mu Yunxi also told Emperor Qing Zhao of her plans, "If it weren't for this incident in Qingxue City, Ayin and I would have already traveled around Zhao State. Why not travel while we're still young and see the different countries and landscapes? Are we going to wait until we're too old to walk before we go?"

"Humph! Women should..." Emperor Qing Zhao was interrupted by Mu Yunxi before he could finish his words: "Your Majesty, look at me before you say this."

Emperor Qing Zhao was choked for a moment, then said: "Anyway, you want to take Yin'er with you, but I just don't agree!"

"Your Majesty, please stop arguing with me. Just ask Ayin directly! If Ayin doesn't want to, then I'm too lazy to go." Mu Yunxi also said that she didn't care. She didn't really want to go, but she didn't want these red-haired guys to suddenly come one day and disrupt her comfortable life.

Emperor Qing Zhao thought to himself, "Don't you know this?" Mu Yunxi had previously left Yongle on a long journey because she was afraid she couldn't protect him. Otherwise, her daughter would have jumped at her heels. But this time, Mu Yunxi wanted to take Yongle on a long ocean voyage to see the world. Emperor Qing Zhao didn't say it, but in his heart, he envied Yongle. He thought that having a confidant like Mu Yunxi would mean he had no regrets in his life.