Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

He picked up the chopsticks and fed her some food, then leaned forward and said with a smile, "You're so cute even when you're angry!" He pinched her nose and said with a smile, "How about I go back and accompany you tonight?"

Yongle naturally understood the deep meaning behind her words, and his face flushed again. He quickly tried to suppress his inner shyness and said angrily, "The emperor ordered you to stay here temporarily, and you are still thinking of returning home. Aren't you worried that the emperor will blame you?"

Mu Yunxi just smiled and said, "Where is the imperial edict? I don't see it!"

Yongle glared at her in mock anger, then said, "Didn't they send me here to tell you?"

Mu Yunxi still had a calm expression. She picked up the bowl and took a sip of soup before slowly saying, "I don't believe it. After all, I haven't even seen the imperial edict!"

Yongle couldn't help but find it a little funny to see her acting like a rogue, but he still pretended to be aggrieved and said pitifully, "Aren't you afraid that the emperor will blame me for not doing my job well?"

Mu Yunxi looked at Yongle's resentful eyes and couldn't help laughing. "Don't worry, since he's willing to hand you over to me, how could he bear to punish you? Besides, he's counting on me to make these things for him, so he won't do anything to me for the time being! Moreover, since I'm still somewhat useful, he won't blame you. So... don't worry!"

Yongle was so amused that he couldn't help laughing, but he still said with some concern: "Even if it's as you said, what will happen after you complete all this? Aren't you afraid that the emperor will settle accounts with you later?"

Mu Yunxi deliberately sighed and said helplessly: "So... I can only keep creating new things to make him feel that I have infinite value." As she spoke, she pretended to be aggrieved and leaned her head gently on Yongle's shoulder.

Seeing her like this, Yongle gently pushed her away, grabbed her shoulders, looked her in the face with a firm and serious gaze, and said solemnly: "Yunxi, you don't need to bear anything alone. You have to believe me. Although I am now the princess of Zhao Kingdom, I can also abandon my status and position. Although this is very irresponsible, for you, Yunxi, I am willing to disobey you once."

Mu Yunxi was deeply moved, yet she felt a bit amused and overly emotional, thinking she had overacted. She had only wanted to take this opportunity to hug Yongle, but she hadn't expected Yongle to actually think she had been wronged.

Mu Yunxi slowly took Yongle's hand and comforted him, "Ayin, remember, you don't have to do anything for me. I just hope you can always be healthy and happy, and I will do my best to protect you. In my heart, you are the proud daughter of heaven, the shining sun, and my most cherished baby. No matter what happens, I will always be by your side to protect you. So, please believe me."

Yongle looked at Mu Yunxi firmly and said, "But I want to work hand in hand with you. I don't want to hide behind you all the time. I want to face difficulties with you."

Mu Yunxi was deeply moved by Yongle's words. She gently stroked Yongle's cheek and said softly, "But I just want to protect you behind me. I don't want you to take any risks. You are a royal princess, of noble status. Moreover, the price you will face after the accident is much greater than mine. Compared to you, I am just an ordinary person. Even if all the problems surfaced, it wouldn't cause much of a sensation. So, let me take on all of this, okay? Don't think that I am the only one who is paying while you enjoy the fruits of your labor. In fact, we both pay, just in different ways. The love you give me is my motivation to move forward; the protection I give you is my promise to you. We are one, and no one can live without the other."

She paused, then continued, "You know, both our parents know about us. I want to tell them that your choice to be with me is not wrong. I also want to tell you that being with me will not make you regret it."

Yongle's eyes were already filled with tears when he heard what she said. She said firmly: "I believe you, but I also want to tell you that I will not regret it! I am very clear about my own feelings. Yunxi, you may not believe it, but when I knew that I liked you, I missed you so much. I really wanted to find you and tell you that I like you too; but I was afraid that you really let it go. I told my father to wait two years before looking for you. I wanted to hear your answer after you came of age. When I went to Youzhou, I was very uneasy. I was afraid that you no longer liked me, or that you already had someone you liked. When I was in Mu Mansion, I wanted to go out to look for you, but I didn't know the whereabouts of you and your disciple, nor did I know when you would return. So I waited for you at the gates of the Mu Mansion day and night, hoping you'd see me the moment you returned. When I saw you return, I looked at me with a strange, distant look in my eyes, and the pain I felt was beyond words. Yet, when you accepted my kiss, joy and relief welled up in me, knowing you hadn't truly let go of our feelings. And when you held me tightly and kissed me passionately, my heart was instantly filled. The longing I'd felt for you over the past year surged back like a tide, leaving me unable to contain my emotions.

I know that I have completely fallen in love with you and cannot extricate myself. Before this, I never thought that I would love a woman so deeply. This love is so deep and so strong that it exceeds my previous understanding of love.

By this point, her cheeks were already flushed, and she could hardly hide her shyness. But she still insisted on finishing her words, expressing her deepest feelings without reservation.

Mu Yunxi looked at Yongle affectionately, her eyes full of love and pity. She gently reached out her hand and wiped away the tears from Yongle's eyes, as if she were treating a precious treasure.

At that moment, Yongle suddenly stood up and sat lightly on Mu Yunxi's lap. She cupped Mu Yunxi's cheeks with both hands, lowered her head slightly, and her eyes revealed a firm and passionate emotion. Then, she slowly leaned over Mu Yunxi's lips and kissed her gently.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and the two were immersed in each other's warmth and sweetness. When they separated again, Mu Yunxi asked softly, "Going back home?"

Yongle's face flushed with shyness, but she nodded and responded, "Okay!"

Afterwards, Yongle called Ruo Ling and ordered, "Go back to the palace!"

At the same time, Mu Yunxi called Wutou and solemnly instructed him, "Construction will officially begin tomorrow. Today, have everyone go back and arrange their affairs. From tomorrow on, they will have to stay here. Especially those craftsmen in the capital who were not originally on the payroll. They must have been recruited temporarily. Their families will probably be very worried. Moreover, this matter is too abrupt. They will definitely be uneasy and it will be difficult for them to work with peace of mind. Therefore, you must send someone to escort them back and have them gather here on time tomorrow morning. In addition, I have to go back to prepare other things. From tomorrow on, this place will implement a fully enclosed production." After speaking, he looked at Wutou and asked, "Is Commander Wu clear with this?"

Wutou looked embarrassed. Seeing this, Mu Yunxi said, "Commander Wu, don't be embarrassed. Just tell the Emperor what I said! If the Emperor insists on blaming me, then you should tell His Majesty this: If I can't go back today, I won't be able to work with peace of mind! Besides, everyone is working in isolation and hasn't said goodbye to their families properly. They must be resentful. Doing so... I'm afraid it will be counterproductive and slow down progress."

After hearing this, Wutou frowned slightly, as if considering whether Mu Yunxi's words were feasible. He was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded, indicating that he agreed with Mu Yunxi's proposal.

Seeing this, Mu Yunxi smiled and continued, "Commander Wu, you can go without worry! You just need to convey my words to the emperor one by one. I believe the emperor will understand our difficulties. Moreover, this is also for the purpose of better completing the mission. He will definitely not blame you. At most, he will scold me when he sees me."

Wutou was speechless, and couldn't help but complain in his heart: So you knew you would be scolded! But he still forced a smile and responded, "Okay, I understand. I will report this to the emperor as soon as possible." After that, Wutou turned and left.

At that moment, Yongle also came looking for her, and he took her hand as soon as he came up. He wanted to take the bundle, but turned around and saw that the bundle in Ruo Ling's hand was his own, knowing that she had packed her things. So, Mu Yunxi smiled and took Yongle's hand and left the Ministry of Works. Soon, everyone in the Ministry knew that this new female official had a close relationship with Princess Yongle.

In truth, Yongle's visit today also served to support Mu Yunxi. After the two returned to the Princess's residence and spent a brief moment together, Mu Yunxi left to prepare for the official start of construction tomorrow. Meanwhile, Emperor Qing Zhao, upon hearing what Mu Yunxi had said from Wutou, couldn't help but laugh in anger: "Hmph! She must know I can't do anything to her now!" Wutou bowed his head in silence. Having served Emperor Qing Zhao for so many years, he knew the Emperor wasn't truly angry; instead, his tone was more like that of a doting child.

Then he looked at Wutou and asked, "Have you arranged for everyone to go back?"

Wutou replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, nothing has been arranged yet. We are awaiting your order!"

Emperor Qing Zhao nodded slightly, indicating that he understood the situation. He pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Well, it was indeed a bit hasty when I summoned everyone. I was not thoughtful enough. Let them go back and say goodbye to their families first!"

Then he added, "You don't have to report everything to me. That girl knows her limits. I trust her!"

Wutou was slightly startled, but remained expressionless. He understood that Mu Yunxi held a special place in the Emperor's heart. Although he was curious about why His Majesty trusted a little girl so much, he didn't ask too many questions. He just wanted to do what Emperor Qing Zhao ordered.