Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

Inside the southwest dock, craftsmen busily maneuvered various equipment. Officials watched with wide eyes as the warehouse door slowly opened. Due to their limited viewing angle, they could only make out a two-story building, resembling a pavilion. Having seen model warships before, they knew this was the ship's observation tower. Everyone marveled, "If a mere observation tower is this large, how much larger could this warship actually be?"

Just as they were lost in wonder, an even more shocking scene unfolded. They noticed hundreds of craftsmen rapidly dispersing around the warehouse, seemingly spinning something. Upon closer inspection, they discovered that it was a wheel meticulously designed by Mu Yunxi. These wheels controlled the ship's movement, but due to the ship's immense weight, each wheel required the concerted effort of five strong men.

The next scene was an eye-opener for all the officials. Standing a hundred meters away, they watched as the wooden planks they had stepped on when they first arrived simply split apart, revealing a massive pit about a hundred meters long, wide, and high. Because they were standing a bit far away, they couldn't see the wonders within. Something resembling a train track appeared underground, but it could be manually rotated. There were equal-sized compartments on either side, and more than a dozen craftsmen were waiting in each compartment. Although Emperor Qing Zhao had seen the blueprints, seeing the actual thing with his own eyes was incredibly shocking.

As the craftsmen turned, the officials saw the pavilion moving, drawing closer. But it stopped a hundred meters away. Then, more craftsmen came around the warehouse, pulling thick hemp ropes with hooks from tripods taller than a three-story house and lowering them into the giant pit. The craftsmen below secured the hooks into the planks beneath the warship. Once everything was secure, Wang Xiangxiang shouted, "Pull!" The craftsmen began spinning their wheels, chanting in unison to prevent either side from overshooting and tipping the ship.

Then, all the officials saw the tower-like observation tower slowly rising, and slowly... they saw the dragon head on the bow, and slowly... the entire ship appeared in everyone's sight. Except for Emperor Qing Zhao, who had already seen it, everyone had a shocked expression. Some were so shocked that their jaws dropped. In fact, Emperor Qing Zhao was still amazed when he saw the Zhaoyang ship again. He felt that the Zhaoyang ship was even more majestic and domineering now. It gave him an unstoppable feeling, and his heart was full of passion. Looking at this huge ship, suppressing the excitement in his heart, he looked at Mu Yunxi who had been standing beside him and asked, "How do we launch it?"

"Your Majesty, please continue." Mu Yunxi remained calm on the surface, but deep down, she was already turbulent. She had personally built this warship, and she was well aware of the enormous manpower and material resources required. Building such a warship was particularly difficult in the resource-scarce Zhao Kingdom. While timber and workers were relatively easy to obtain, iron was extremely scarce in Zhao Kingdom. This made iron so valuable, and the cost of this warship so exorbitant.

As time passed, Mu Yunxi finally waited for this moment. She invited Emperor Qing Zhao to preside over the bottle-throwing ceremony, an ancient and solemn ritual that carried a deep wish for a safe voyage. When a jar of fine wine was smashed against the bow, the rich aroma filled the air, as if announcing to heaven and earth that the new ship was about to set sail, symbolizing its ability to brave the winds and waves. This act not only symbolized the dispelling of evil and disaster, but also expressed good wishes for the new ship's future journey. Mu Yunxi hoped that this warship would remain safe and sound, becoming a solid supporter of Zhao State's naval power.

After Emperor Qing Zhao's bottle-throwing ceremony concluded, Mu Yunxi smiled and gestured to Wang Xiangxiang to continue. Then, everyone witnessed the massive warship. With a mere tilt, it effortlessly shifted to flat ground not far from them. Before anyone could turn, a deafening cry rang out: "Pull! One, two! One, two!" The uniform movement of figures, estimated to number around two hundred, was followed. Then, everyone watched in amazement as the warship, named Zhaoyang, slowly made its way toward the surface. Only when its entire hull was completely submerged did they finally see the mysterious object propelling it forward.

After the ship was fully submerged, the craftsmen quickly pulled the object back. Below, a series of cartwheel-like devices appeared, rolling, while above, a large wooden plank made of countless wooden blocks was formed. This unique rolling method allowed the Zhaoyang ship to enter the water smoothly. This amazing sight amazed the surrounding ministers, who exclaimed in unison, "Wonderful!"

After the Zhaoyang ship was completely submerged, Mu Yunxi saluted Emperor Qing Zhao and said softly, "Your Majesty, I will keep an eye on it."

Emperor Qing Zhao nodded slightly, indicating his agreement: "Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Yunxi jumped onto the boat as light as a swallow.

The officials were suddenly in an uproar, whispering to each other: "I didn't expect that Mr. Mu could actually do martial arts!"

A general nodded in praise, "Hmm! Judging from her skills, her martial arts skills must be quite extraordinary!"

After hearing this, everyone exclaimed in amazement.

At this time, someone asked curiously: "You are so talented at such a young age, I wonder if you are engaged?"

An official saw this and smiled, pulling Mu Cheng, who was among the other officials, and jokingly said, "Her father is right here. Why don't you just ask him and find out?"

Emperor Qing Zhao noticed the commotion and glanced over. Before Mu Cheng could respond, he spoke up, "That girl is the capable right-hand woman I've been waiting for! Those of you looking for a daughter-in-law should step aside. After all, you're so shy, and I'm going to give that girl a promotion. Can you accept your future daughter-in-law holding a higher rank than yours?" The teasing in his voice was evident.

However, there were also some bold officials who said, "Your Majesty, you can't delay the girl's marriage, right?"

Emperor Qing Zhao looked at the person who was speaking and said calmly, "If that girl is willing, I will not stop her!" Then, his eyes became cold and his tone became more serious. "However, if that girl doesn't want to marry, and someone uses those dishonest means to frame her, then in that case - don't blame me for showing no mercy."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. They understood that Emperor Qing Zhao was warning them not to pursue Mu Yunxi. Some also speculated that Emperor Qing Zhao intended to marry Mu Yunxi off to a certain prince. Thinking of a prince of the right age for Mu Yunxi... Li Huayao felt countless eyes on him. However, Li Huacheng was not present, as he had been detained by Emperor Qing Zhao in the palace to attend to matters.

At this moment, a general suddenly shouted excitedly: "It's moving! It's moving!"

Another general also echoed: "Yes! Not slow at all."

The official nearby echoed, "That's right! I thought the ship was so big it would be slow, but I didn't expect it to be so fast."

The boat sailed out for almost a kilometer before returning. Mu Yunxi had originally wanted to practice and test the power of the weapon, as it had never been officially used since it was fully built.

But at this moment, Emperor Qing Zhao said, "No need. You can stay for a few more days and teach all these elite soldiers I have selected. Then you can completely let go of things here!"

Mu Yunxi nodded in agreement. She knew this ship was a powerful weapon, and demonstrating its true power now might cause unnecessary trouble and panic. Furthermore, allowing the people to imagine its power for themselves might inspire more confidence and resolve in future battles. So, she decided to follow Emperor Qing Zhao's advice and hold off on displaying the ship's weapon systems for now.