After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

Gu Mingzhe hesitated to speak, and was about to speak when Zhong Ning interrupted him:

"Don't tell me you can increase agricultural taxes again!"

"Most of the people in the world have become objects of slavery and oppression. They work hard for half their lives, but they can't even get enough to eat."

"But when the country is in trouble, they are still trying to peel off another layer of skin from them, while those truly wealthy nobles are living a life of luxury and debauchery."

"May I ask, on what grounds?"

Zhong Ning stood up, opened his arms towards Gu Mingzhe, and said sarcastically:

"Look at me. If it weren't for Qi Yu, I would be just an ordinary woman now. Fortunately, God has blessed me. Although I was born in the common people, I was taken back to the palace and became this high and mighty royal princess."

"But what about the common people? How could they be as lucky as I am?"

"While I enjoy the best of life, they are still digging for food in the fields, praying to God for protection so they can harvest more."

"Even worse, some are sold to wealthy families just to survive, treated like slaves, beaten and scolded, and face the risk of death at any time."

"No one is born wanting to be slaves. The people don't ask for much. They just want to have enough food to eat, warm clothes to wear, and a few days of normal life."

"But the fact is that they have been pressed to the breaking point. It only takes a tiny spark to explode."

"By then, peasants across the country will revolt, and the country will be faced with not just the problem of immediate reform, but how to rebuild the country amidst widespread public outrage."

"Gu Mingzhe, you're very lucky. You were born at a point that many people would never reach in their entire lives. But don't forget that our ability to enjoy such wealth and glory is built on the foundation of exploiting the common people."

Gu Mingzhe moved his lips, his tone was difficult. If Zhong Ning hadn't said this today, he really wouldn't have realized this.

All he wanted was to win a woman's heart, or pass the imperial examination and become an official in the imperial court like his father.

But now, he suddenly felt that he seemed too narrow-minded!

His vision had always remained at the upper level, never looking at the overall situation. Gu Mingzhe pondered for a moment before saying with difficulty, "That's why you openly argued with His Majesty over the children of Fangyuan..."

"Yes, if I don't think more about those children, more and more children will be sent to Fangyuan, and who knows how many innocent souls will be buried in that dry well..."

"Your Highness..." Gu Mingzhe stood up, hugged Zhong Ning tightly in his arms, and said tremblingly: "In the past, I was wrong... I never understood Your Highness's heart... Now, I just ask Your Highness to rest assured..."

Zhong Ning wrapped her arms around Gu Mingzhe's lean waist and muffledly replied, "Well... study hard and prepare for the imperial examinations. In the future, I will still rely on my husband..."

Gu Mingzhe's lips curled slightly.

Yes, he is the prince consort!

He is her legitimate husband!

Gu Mingzhe was a little distracted, but when he thought of Qi Yufangping and others around Zhong Ning, he felt a little sad.

The words that came out of her mouth were irrational: "Then Your Highness, after we get married, if you still want to take a concubine, can I also take a concubine?"

Zhong Ning froze for a moment, then stepped out of Gu Mingzhe's arms, saying with a forced smile, "Okay..."

Gu Mingzhe:........

Gu Mingzhe felt a slight pain in his heart, but he still held onto hope, thinking that Zhong Ning was also joking, and quickly explained: "No, no, Your Highness, I was just talking nonsense..."

"It's okay, you can take her in... I'm not a hypocrite. I can keep a lover, so why would I care about this?"

"No, no, no... I just said the wrong thing. Thinking of Fang Ping and the others, I've been a little confused. It was really just nonsense... I already have His Highness, how could I still like someone else?"

At this moment, Gu Mingzhe really wanted to slap himself in the face for talking nonsense.

"It's okay, you can take one. I'm telling the truth..." Zhong Ning suddenly paused, her expression becoming more serious. "You can take a concubine. I also hope that when I'm not around, there will be someone to accompany you..."

Gu Mingzhe paused for a moment, and suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart, "Your Highness, why are you not here?"

Because, sooner or later, she will leave.

At that time, she would feed each of them a Forgetfulness Pill from the system space, so that these people would not come looking for her after she left.

She is not from this era, nor does she plan to stay in this era for too long.

If possible, she hopes to complete the reform within three years, that is, before she marries Gu Mingzhe, and it would be best if she could meet a new golden finger.

After the deprivation is successful, maybe she can go home.

Everything here is just like a dream.

After waking up from the dream, they were still the noble gentlemen, and she was still the ordinary girl living in a rented house.

If it cannot be completed within three years, she is destined to marry Gu Mingzhe, and she also hopes that he will take in several beautiful concubines before she leaves after the marriage.

Because Gu Mingzhe is the princess's consort, logically speaking, he cannot take a concubine without the princess's permission, so there are some things she needs to complete before leaving.

As for the others, as long as they take the forgetfulness pill together, completely forget about her and start their lives anew, it shouldn't be a problem.

Because there are no restrictions on status, they can be reborn at any time.

"As a human being, there are always unexpected things. Everything I've done will inevitably put me on the opposing side of many people. I may also face countless poisonings, assassinations, and even traps..."

"I have already made preparations for everything, but people are not always prepared for the worst. If something unexpected happens to me, I hope you can survive..."

"Protect this land on my behalf..."

When Zhong Ning said this, Gu Mingzhe was already in a panic. He rushed forward, hugged Zhong Ning tightly in his arms, and said tremblingly:

"Don't talk nonsense, you'll be fine. I, I'm going back now. I need to review my lessons... The Spring Examination is coming soon, I can't waste any more time..."

After saying that, he was about to stumble away.

Zhong Ning stopped him and said helplessly, "It's not the right time to review. You're injured, you should study hard."

"No, I have to hurry. The imperial examination is coming soon. I have to prepare well. I will definitely be able to enter the court. Your Highness, please wait for me... I will definitely be able to protect you..."

Gu Mingzhe looked flustered and spoke very quickly, as if it would be his fault if Zhong Ning was in danger.

Zhong Ning sighed and knocked the man unconscious with a single slash of his hand. He needed to rest and couldn't let his mind wander anymore.

And she also needs to use this period of time to avenge herself.

After Zhong Ning settled Gu Mingzhe, he tiptoed out of the house.

She flew in the dark night, and with a few leaps, she soon arrived at the gate of the western suburbs.

This is where she placed her assassins.