Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

Knowing that Yongle had already told the emperor that he was a reborn person, he no longer concealed it and confessed directly: "I have seen bows and crossbows in books, and the warships are modified from current cargo ships."

When Emperor Qing Zhao heard Mu Yunxi say that she read it in a book, his eyes widened and he asked hurriedly, "Which book?"

Mu Yunxi thought for a moment and replied, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

Emperor Qing Zhao frowned slightly, shook his head, and asked in confusion, "Why haven't I read this book, nor heard of it?"

Mu Yunxi thought that this was originally a fictional dynasty, so of course there would be no book called "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", so she casually said, "It's a unique copy."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing Zhao's eyes flashed with disappointment, and he asked, "Where is the book?"

Mu Yunxi shrugged and said casually, "No more."

Emperor Qing Zhao was a little unconvinced and kept asking, "Why is it gone?"

Mu Yunxi said truthfully: "Because I saw it in my previous life, but not in this life."

Emperor Qing Zhao frowned and asked doubtfully, "Where did you see it in your previous life?"

Mu Yunxi hesitated in her heart whether to reveal her origins to Emperor Qing Zhao. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "I don't remember, but please rest assured, Your Majesty, my heart will always be with the Zhao Kingdom."

Emperor Qing Zhao observed her calm and resolute expression and ultimately decided not to question her further. Although he felt a certain pity, possessing these blueprints, once successfully manufactured, would be a significant aid to the Zhao Kingdom. It wasn't that he didn't want to use imperial power to suppress Mu Yunxi, but considering her relationship with his daughter, Yongle, he simply couldn't bring himself to do so.

At this moment, Mu Yunxi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I haven't had lunch yet!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing Zhao realized that he had summoned Yongle and Mu Yunxi to the palace before they had returned to the princess's residence. He had originally planned to have lunch together, but after seeing the drawings, he had completely forgotten about this matter. He also noticed that Mu Yunxi used the self-proclaimed "I", but after seeing these precious drawings, he no longer cared about this issue. So, he reminded Mu Yunxi, "In front of everyone, you must not refer to yourself like that to me. Do you understand?"

"Yes!" Mu Yunxi replied with her head down.

After a while, she raised her head again and asked softly, "Then may I ask your Majesty, how should Yun Xi appropriately call herself?"

Emperor Qing Zhao was taken aback by her question. Various titles flashed through his mind, but none of them seemed appropriate. He frowned and thought for a moment. Finally, remembering that she was now officially Yongle's female guard, he said, "Just call me your subordinate!"

However, Mu Yunxi did not agree immediately. Instead, she suddenly knelt down and said firmly, "Yunxi wants to be called 'minister'."

Before Emperor Qing Zhao could react, Mu Yunxi continued, "The warship is a gift to Your Majesty. I wonder if those two crossbows can earn Yunxi an official position?"

Emperor Qing Zhao was silent for a moment, not answering immediately. Instead, he stood up, slowly walked to the desk, and sat down, silently gazing at Mu Yunxi, who was kneeling before him. At that moment, the entire imperial study was filled with a dead silence, as if time had frozen. After a long moment, Emperor Qing Zhao finally spoke helplessly, "With Yin'er and you together, wealth and glory are inevitable for you. Moreover, judging by these design drawings alone, the status of a county lord is more than enough for me to grant you. However, you actually want an official position... How can I give it to you? And why do you insist on having an official position?"

Mu Yunxi then slowly raised her head and looked straight at Emperor Qing Zhao, speaking every word clearly: "The feelings between Yunxi and Ayin are unacceptable to this world. Yunxi thinks...if one day the story between Ayin and me becomes known to others, then Yunxi hopes that she will have enough strength to stand by Ayin and protect her, rather than passively waiting for others to decide our fate."

Emperor Qing Zhao looked at the young woman before him, her face filled with determination and sincerity, and a wave of emotion welled up in his heart. He knew exactly what Mu Yunxi meant when she said, "We're not waiting for others to decide our fate." She was working hard for Yongle, striving to make the world accept them. He sighed inwardly, wondering if Mu Yunxi were a man. A man like her, paired with his voice, would surely be a wonderful story. But alas, fate had played tricks on them.

"However, if a woman serves as an official in the court, the ministers will definitely strongly oppose it. The best they can do is make you a county lady." Emperor Qing Zhao spoke the truth.

"What if we discover a jade vein?" Mu Yunxi's voice was calm, but her eyes sparkled with confidence.

Thinking of the quality of the rubies Mu Yunxi had given to the empress, Emperor Qing Zhao couldn't help but ask anxiously, "Where are they? Tell me quickly!"

Mu Yunxi simply looked at him indifferently, not answering immediately. Emperor Qing Zhao sighed helplessly, saying, "Should I try? You're not gentle at all, girl. What on earth does Yin'er see in you?" In truth, Emperor Qing Zhao would never admit that Mu Yunxi's gaze made him uneasy. At that moment, he even felt as if he were seeing his royal grandfather, who always looked at him with that same gaze while he was doing his homework, causing him to feel even more stressed.

However, what Mu Yunxi didn't know was that Yongle had already told the Queen about this matter. If Emperor Qing Zhao knew that Yongle had revealed the news to the Queen so easily, he would probably be even more angry.

"Forget it, forget it! Let's go to the Queen's Palace for lunch." Emperor Qing Zhao waved his sleeves, signaling Mu Yunxi to follow his pace.

After enjoying lunch at the Empress's Yikun Palace and preparing to leave, Mu Yunxi suddenly spoke to Emperor Qing Zhao, saying, "If I could hold an official position, I would serve you wholeheartedly, just like my father. Furthermore, Your Majesty seems to be short of available personnel, especially in the Ministry of Works. Your Majesty clearly holds the blueprints, but hasn't immediately summoned the officials from the Ministry of Works to the palace. This isn't because Your Majesty isn't anxious, but because Your Majesty can't find anyone trustworthy within the Ministry of Works! After all, the previous Minister of Works was once the head of the Liu family. Your Majesty is worried that some remnants of the Liu family's influence have yet to be completely eliminated, so he's hesitant to hand over the blueprints."

Emperor Qing Zhao nodded in agreement and asked curiously, "Since you have pointed out the problem so clearly, is there a solution?"

Mu Yunxi replied confidently, "Your Majesty, do you think this is feasible?... I provided the blueprints, so naturally, I can also manufacture the finished product."

Emperor Qing Zhao raised his hand to interrupt, "The blueprint you drew is clear and understandable. Even those who can't read a blueprint can understand it at a glance. As long as you have a blueprint, you can make it."

Mu Yunxi smiled and said, "Your Majesty means that it's fine as long as the painting is something only Yunxi can understand! Right?"

Emperor Qing Zhao immediately realized what Mu Yunxi meant and laughed angrily: "Your father is a fox. Compared to your father, you are even worse! And you dare to plot against me...!"

Mu Yunxi bowed and said, "Yunxi dare not, I am just telling the truth. Your Majesty, if you don't try, how can you know how many surprises Yunxi can bring you?"

Emperor Qing Zhao fell into deep thought, and Mu Yunxi said, "After I go to the Ministry of Works, Your Majesty can just send me a few people who know how to build ships. I can build you ships and crossbows. How do you think?"

Emperor Qing Zhao seemed to be a little moved, but he still did not express his opinion immediately. He just looked at Mu Yunxi quietly.

Seeing this, Mu Yunxi continued, "Besides, I know more than just these..."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing Zhao's eyes lit up and he asked impatiently, "What else can you do?" There was a hint of eagerness and anticipation in his voice, as if he saw a huge treasure about to unfold before his eyes.

Mu Yunxi smiled slightly and stared at Emperor Qing Zhao with deep eyes, as if she could see through his thoughts.

Emperor Qing Zhao cursed in his heart: "Cunning little fox!" However, his face remained calm.

Meanwhile, the Queen and Yongle were stunned and astonished. They had never expected Mu Yunxi to have such ambitious ideas.

Yongle asked in surprise: "Yunxi, do you want to be an official?"

Mu Yunxi nodded firmly to show her determination.

Yongle frowned and asked again, "Why? If you don't want to be a female guard, there are other options."

Mu Yunxi raised her hand to interrupt her, smiling at her, her eyes filled with tenderness and love. She whispered, "Ayin, I want to be an official not for the sake of money, but for a more secure future. I don't want to retreat, I just want to move forward courageously. If one day... when you and I are in the cusp of a storm, I want us to have more options. Do you understand me?"

Yongle deeply understood her intentions and could not help but feel deeply moved. She held Mu Yunxi's hand tightly and said firmly, "I understand! No matter what decision you make, I will fully support you!"

Emperor Qing Zhao and the Empress exchanged a glance, each overcome with an inexplicable feeling, as if they were both superfluous. Emperor Qing Zhao fully understood why Mu Yunxi had chosen to forgo her position as a county lord for an official position. He also realized that Mu Yunxi wasn't content to be bound by traditional values. She wanted to break the dogma that prohibited women from holding official positions and contribute more to the country through her official role.

At the same time, he also understood the special feelings between Mu Yunxi and Yongle. Mu Yunxi hoped to heal this unpopular relationship through her own efforts. Thinking of this, Emperor Qing Zhao couldn't help but feel regretful again, regretting that such a responsible person was not a man.

Emperor Qing Zhao thought about it and finally relented: "Forget it, go back and draw those incomprehensible drawings and send them to me. If I still can't understand them, I will allow you to join the Ministry of Works."