Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Wu Meiniang was dressed in elegant plain clothes and wandered aimlessly on the streets of Chang'an.

Ever since His Majesty granted amnesty to Ganye Temple, she has been like a headless fly, having lost all direction in life.

She had no idea what she wanted to do next, and nothing she did would interest her.

As for going home...

Home, a concept that once carried warm memories, has become out of reach for her now.

All her loved ones have passed away, and the Wu Mansion is no longer a safe haven for her. There is only intrigue and hypocrisy there. Going back will only plunge her into deeper pain.

In desperation, she could only temporarily live in the courtyard that Wu Shigui had purchased for her in Chang'an in his early years.

Once upon a time, she thought that this courtyard would remain idle, after all, she would have no chance to come back here again.

But I didn't expect that, by a trick of fate, it would become my current home.

These days, Li Zhi came to see her frequently and asked about her whereabouts.

And he expressed his feelings.

He wanted to petition His Majesty to marry Wu Meiniang.

However, every time she saw Li Zhi, Wu Meiniang felt an inexplicable annoyance in her heart.

Once upon a time, Li Zhi was the light of hope for her in difficult situations and the lifeline that helped her escape from suffering.

But now, after experiencing so many hardships, she just thinks Li Zhi is so naive.

Getting married? That no longer had any meaning to her now.

She no longer wanted to be bound by the palace rules and the shackles of marriage, and living alone until the end of her life seemed to be a peaceful choice.

Li Zhi is a good person and can be a friend.

But Wu Meiniang would never accept being with him.

She is Li Shimin's talented woman!

Although remarriage is allowed in the Tang Dynasty, there are still ethics and morals if you marry Li Zhi!

Wouldn’t you be stabbed in the back later?

Wu Meiniang was in no mood to be chased and scolded by others.

Chang'an City is particularly lively today, with people coming and going.

Especially those herbal medicine shops, there was a constant stream of people around. Wu Meiniang had been in the palace for many years and had developed a keen intuition about the people related to the palace.

She could tell at a glance that the people busy purchasing herbs in the herbal medicine shop were all government officials. This unusual scene aroused her curiosity.

She walked lightly to a herbal medicine store and asked the owner, "What's going on today? Why are there so many officials buying herbs here?"

The shopkeeper, busy directing his staff, replied, "Madam, you don't know yet! A serious dysentery outbreak has occurred in Guzhou, and many people have died! The court has issued an order to provide all-out disaster relief. These medicinal herbs are to be sent to Guzhou to save lives."

Wu Meiniang is still curious!

How could the owner of a herbal medicine store know such important court affairs?

Just as Wu Meiniang was filled with doubts, a newspaper boy's clear voice reached her ears: "Newspapers for sale! Newspapers for sale! Today's Chang'an Daily!"

Newsboys shuttled among the crowd, and the newspapers in their hands seemed to carry the latest news.

Wu Meiniang stopped the newsboy, bought a newspaper, and then stood on the street, reading it with relish.

The newspapers reported the disaster in Guzhou in detail, describing the miserable plight of the people there. Dysentery raged like a demon, and countless families were torn apart.

At the same time, it also reported a series of disaster relief measures taken by the court, including mobilizing medicinal materials from various places, dispatching medical officers, and holding local officials accountable for their ineffective disaster relief efforts.

Wu Meiniang read these contents with mixed feelings. She thought back to her days in the palace, when she had heard of the prosperity of Guzhou, but now, that land was ravaged by dysentery.

It’s time and destiny!

Her eyes moved across the newspaper, and suddenly, a piece of news caught her attention.

As mentioned above, the imperial court encourages capable civilians to participate in disaster relief, and they will be rewarded whether they provide supplies or medical assistance.

There's even a chance for promotion!

Wu Meiniang's heart moved, and an idea gradually took shape in her mind.

She is no longer the weak woman who can only wait for fate to decide. She has her own wisdom and ability, and perhaps she can get a chance to be promoted by doing something for the people of Guzhou.

Putting down the newspaper, Wu Meiniang raised her head and looked into the distance. Her eyes became firm.

She was no longer confused about Li Zhi's entanglement and her future destination. The disaster in Guzhou helped her find a new direction.

She decided to learn more about disaster relief and see what role she could play in the fight against the epidemic.

Whether she uses the connections and resources she has accumulated in the palace, or relies on her own wisdom to come up with a disaster relief plan, she will give it a try.

She turned and left the herbal medicine shop, heading towards her own courtyard. Along the way, her steps were light and firm, as if she could already see herself in the disaster relief operation.

Then he was summoned by His Majesty and successfully promoted.

Chang'an City is still bustling, but Wu Meiniang is no longer the woman wandering the streets and lost. She is moving forward on the path she has chosen.

Wu Meiniang returned to the quiet courtyard and without any hesitation, she went to the old hoe in the corner.

The moment she grasped the hoe, it seemed as if she was grasping her own destiny.

She knew very well that she came from a merchant family and although she did not have deep roots in the halls of power, wealth was a powerful weapon left to her by her family.

In this world where men are superior to women, wealth is the lever she can use to change the situation.

She swung the hoe vigorously, again and again, and the soil gradually became soft under the turning of the hoe.

Every time the hoe landed, it seemed to lay the foundation for the plan in her mind.

Money makes the world go round. With enough money, we can provide more assistance to the people in the disaster area.

This is not only for the suffering people, but also a brilliant move for her to move towards the center of power.

In this Tang Dynasty where benevolence and filial piety rule the world, Your Majesty will certainly pay attention to those who devote their heart and soul to disaster relief.

The Tang Dynasty had female officials, but so what?

Most of them are of low rank, or are just insignificant little characters in officialdom, and cannot make a strong voice in the court.

At this time, Wu Zetian was hoeing the ground, with a raging fire of ambition burning in her eyes, which was an ultimate desire for power.

She also didn't understand why she was so obsessed with power, like a moth to a flame. She knew the road to power was full of thorns, but she still didn't look back.

Since no woman has held a high position in the Tang Dynasty so far, she must be the one to break the rules.

She wanted to become the first first-rank female official in the Tang Dynasty, to let the world see that women were not born inferior to men.

In her mind, she had already imagined herself wearing the uniform of a first-rank official, arguing with the ministers in the court and working for the welfare of women all over the world.

The picture was so clear and so attractive, like the brightest star in the night sky, guiding her to move forward courageously on this road full of difficulties and obstacles.

Fine beads of sweat gradually seeped out of her forehead, but she had no intention of stopping.

The only sound in the courtyard was the sound of a hoe turning the soil. The sound echoed in the silent air, as if it was her declaration of challenge to fate.

Beneath every piece of turned soil were boxes of buried copper coins.

Each box carries her dreams and hopes.

She wants to use her actions to rewrite the fate of women in the Tang Dynasty officialdom, so that the balance of power will no longer be tilted due to gender.

She knew that this road was destined to be lonely and full of ups and downs, but she was fearless because she was Wu Meiniang, and she would rather die than disappear silently in the world!