Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

They finally returned to Biqing City. After several days of drifting at sea, everyone felt a little uncomfortable when they first got off the ship. But they immediately sent someone back to Beijing to deliver a letter and ask for permission.

When Wu Jianghua learned of their victory against the Youdu Navy, he was deeply shocked. However, he was even more amazed by the sheer power of the Zhaoyang. Not only was it able to defeat a larger force with a smaller one, but many of the soldiers on board complained that their assigned areas were not being used. From these words, Wu Jianghua suspected that the Zhaoyang's weaponry might be far more than meets the eye, which only deepened his admiration and appreciation for Mu Yunxi.

After arranging the residents of Puro City, they began to wait for the order of Emperor Qing Zhao.

After a night's rest, Mu Yunxi found Baili Zhong and asked him in a cute and obedient manner, "Uncle Baili, are you still going to be a doctor?"

If he hadn't gotten to know her true character these days, Baili Zhong would probably have thought she had always been like this. Baili Zhong couldn't help but laugh and said, "Just talk to me like you normally do!"

Baili Zhong had said this, and Mu Yunxi was too lazy to pretend anymore. She changed her obedient appearance and asked seriously, "Mr. Baili, will you continue to be a doctor?"

Hearing this, Baili Zhong was slightly startled, then fell into deep thought. After a dozen breaths, he slowly spoke, "Why do you ask this, Master Xiao Mu?"

Mu Yunxi smiled faintly and said directly without beating around the bush, "I have set up an academy in the capital to train various talents for the country, including medicine. I believe that Mr. Baili has superb medical skills and good character. It would be an honor for the students if I could hire you as a teacher in the academy. I wonder if Mr. Baili would be willing?"

Baili Zhong's eyes flickered with shock when he heard this. He hadn't expected Mu Yunxi to have such a bold and avant-garde idea, but at the same time, he admired her broad vision. He slowly said, "Yunxi, your idea surprises me. You have to understand that this knowledge and skills are usually passed down through family traditions, and no one has ever considered establishing an academy to teach them publicly. Your proposal is undoubtedly a huge challenge to tradition. However, I understand your intentions, and I need time to carefully consider it before giving you an answer."

Mu Yunxi nodded in understanding. She knew her proposal would be difficult for the ancients to accept, as it involved a major shift in the way knowledge and skills were passed down. However, she firmly believed that only through education could society truly progress, so she was willing to wait for Baili Zhong's decision.

Mu Yunxi smiled and said, "Okay, Mr. Baili, I believe you will make the right choice. If you have any questions or need to know more about my plan, you can always come to me."

Baili Zhong nodded.

Mu Yunxi thought for a moment and said, "I hope that in the future, there will be a page for Mr. Baili in the history books of Zhao State!"

Mu Yunxi said goodbye, leaving Baili Zhong alone to ponder. She knew her proposal might be difficult for the ancients to accept, but she believed that as long as she persisted, she would one day be recognized. She looked forward to the future of Zhaoguo becoming better because of her efforts, although all this was based on Ayin...

Baili Zhong, however, was lost in thought. He deeply admired Mu Yunxi's maturity and confidence. He secretly thought that if Mu Yunxi could truly realize her plan, Zhao State would usher in an unprecedented transformation, and he himself would be one of the driving forces behind it.

Thinking about what Mu Yunxi was going to do, and then looking at the little girl's back, he touched his chest, shook his head and laughed: I'm in my thirties, but my mind is not as broad as a girl!

After leaving, Mu Yunxi found Aliru again. She was saying goodbye to Arosha and their special ancestor. She waited for a while, and after the anaconda left, she came over to them and asked, "Is it gone?"

The two knew who she was asking about. Aliru said, "It's temporary. We'll come and pick up the ancestor after we settle down."

Mu Yunxi nodded: "Do you remember that I wanted to exchange a condition with you?"

Aliru nodded: "I wonder what Master Xiaomu wants to exchange?"

Mu Yunxi looked at A Luosha, the clan leader. He knew that A Luosha had to make the final decision on his matter, so he asked, "I wonder if the clan leader is willing to teach the world the method of using poisonous insects to save lives?"

Arosha and Aliru looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes. They didn't expect Mu Yunxi to ask this question.

Arosha said helplessly, "Even if we are willing to teach, no one would dare to learn, right?"

Mu Yunxi nodded slightly, showing her understanding, but then said, "That's irrelevant. I'm more worried about whether you have any ancestral teachings that cannot be passed on to others."

Arosha thought for a while and said, "There is no such ancestral precept. Our ancestral precept only requires that we should not use poisonous insects to harm people. But the problem is that our clan has always been burdened with a bad reputation. I'm afraid no one will easily believe us!" He couldn't help but sigh.

Mu Yunxi comforted him, "Take your time. This will take time for everyone to gradually accept it. As long as you have no intention of harming others, people will naturally let go of their prejudices and fears over time."

Mu Yunxi's idea stemmed from her discovery that Gu worms could survive in the bloodstream. Therefore, she boldly speculated that if Gu worms could save lives, they might be doing so in a similar way. For illnesses or poisonings untreatable by conventional medication, using Gu worms might offer unexpected results. Therefore, she posed her question to Arosha.

After hearing this, Arosha nodded and answered affirmatively, "Yes! In fact, many times, some diseases cannot be cured by medicine, but they can be cured in just a few days with the use of insect poisoning. There are even some serious illnesses that take months to recover, but with the use of insect poisoning, they can be recovered very quickly."

Hearing this, Mu Yunxi's eyes lit up and she asked, "Will the insect remain in the body?"

"No, we will take it out once it is cured." Arosha said affirmatively.

Mu Yunxi nodded, feeling somewhat relieved, but still a little concerned. After a moment's thought, she made a request: "Could you lend me a few people to teach me how to use poisonous insects to save lives? You name the terms!"

Hearing this, Arosha and Aliru exchanged a look of embarrassment. Aliru began to explain, "Even if you can use Gu to save people, you still have to cultivate it first!"

Mu Yunxi naturally understood the logic behind this, but she said, "As long as your clan can guarantee that the Gu worm is indeed a life-saving Gu, and not a harmful one, then we are willing to buy it from you!"

Mu Yunxi was willing to buy from them because she felt their tribe wouldn't approve of passing on their Gu-raising skills. After all, it involved their traditions and their own interests. But if they bought from them, they could profit, preserve their cultural heritage, and secure their livelihoods. That way, no one would be willing to do anything bad. Furthermore, Gu-raising could be studied slowly, without rushing into anything.

After hearing Mu Yunxi's words, A Luosha showed a relieved smile on his face. He knew that this was a good opportunity for the entire tribe.

He looked at Mu Yunxi gratefully and said sincerely, "If that's the case, I think my people would be very willing!"

Mu Yunxi also said: "If possible, I would like to take the person with me when I go to Beijing this time."

Arosha thought about it and nodded, "Okay, I'll pick a few for you."

"Thank you for your trust, clan leader." Mu Yunxi bowed.

Looking at this little girl who was about the same age as his great-granddaughter, but who was calm and reserved, and who was better than his great-grandchildren in every way, he could only sigh, "What a pity she's not his own child."

The next day, Aliru and A Luosha brought over a dozen men and women of varying ages for Mu Yunxi to choose from. Mu Yunxi selected five women and five men. Each group consisted of two older men and three younger ones. The older ones were between twenty-five and twenty-eight, while the younger ones were between sixteen and twenty. These individuals were carefully selected by A Luosha, each with their own unique skills and specialties: some excelled in medicine, some in raising Gu, and some in making Gu.

Looking at the people Mu Yunxi had chosen, A Luosha couldn't help but secretly admire her discerning eye. He enthusiastically introduced them to Mu Yunxi, "These four older people are two couples. The young couple is Bi Ya and Yi Li, and the other couple is Qi Shan and Fu Shen. And the six young men and women are Ali, A Xi, Isaac, Seti, Nimi, and Bu Re'er. They haven't found partners yet. If Master Mu has any suitable candidates, please introduce them to them."

Hearing Arosha's words, Aliru hurriedly pulled his eldest brother and said anxiously, "Brother, Lord Mu himself hasn't even gotten married yet! Besides, in Zhao Country, girls are not allowed to talk about their marriage, otherwise they will be gossiped about by others."

A Luosha suddenly realized that Mu Yunxi was the youngest here. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I actually forgot that Master Mu is still young."

Suddenly, A Luosha seemed to remember something and quickly pulled his great-grandson Ali in front of Mu Yunxi, saying proudly, "This is my great-grandson. He's sixteen years old this year, just one year older than you. What do you think?"

Aliru looked at her elder brother and felt a headache. She couldn't help but say, "Brother! I told you that girls from Zhaoguo can't discuss their own marriages. You're ruining Lord Mu's reputation!"

Mu Yunxi smiled slightly and said, "I'm fine, but I already have a lover! I'm afraid you will have to worry more about your great-grandson's marriage."

Seeing that Mu Yunxi wasn't angry and still said this, not only did she not undermine her eldest brother, but she also saved face for her great-grandson, Aliru's favor for Mu Yunxi increased a little. She remembered that when she left the palace, Princess Yongle had asked her to take good care of Mu Yunxi, but now it seemed that she hadn't been able to help at all.