The cruel little princess

Upon receiving the order, An Er didn't hesitate, ordering his men to make ice and deliver it to Shen Youyou's tent as quickly as possible. Prince Jin, concerned that Shen Youyou might feel chilled by the ice, specifically ordered the ice basin to be placed away from the screen and the medicine grinder to be moved closer. Then, Prince Jin diligently began grinding the medicine.

Seeing this, Shen Youyou said nothing more and threw herself into her pharmaceutical work. She decided to spend the night making only the "Seven White Ointment" ointment. At this point, she realized that achieving great things alone was difficult. While small-scale experiments were possible, large-scale production would require sufficient manpower and resources. Even if she exhausted herself, she wouldn't be able to accomplish much on her own. So, she planned to ask her father tomorrow if he had reliable personnel available, and to train some capable subordinates to implement a factory-like production model.

Prince Jin observed the ever-changing expressions on her face, one moment dejected, the next brimming with fighting spirit. He couldn't help but wonder about this woman's inner world, wondering what she was thinking. Her facial expressions were so varied and colorful! He couldn't help but feel amused. "Youyou, is there something bothering you?" he asked.

"I just feel that if I rely on myself to do this, it will take forever, and I don't have that much time to do it, so I am thinking about whether there are reliable people. I will teach them all these and let them do it for me. In this way, the scale of production can be expanded, and there will be no problem in supplying the entire Golden Dragon Kingdom in the future!" When she said this, her eyes lit up, as if she had endless energy.

"This is easy. I have a lot of orphans around thirteen or fourteen years old on my farm. You said before that we needed manpower to set up a rescue team, so I ordered people to search for orphans everywhere and put them on the farm. It has been two months now. When we selected candidates for the rescue team last time, many who were not selected were very disappointed. I asked people to pick out the smart, loyal and reliable ones, and then you can sign a death contract with them, so you don't have to worry about them having second thoughts." His Royal Highness Prince Jin gave her a practical solution.

Signing a death contract meant they would have to rely on themselves for survival. As a modern person, Shen Youyou was most familiar with employment relationships. Master-servant relationships were also common here, exemplified by Prince Jin. His Majesty, whose secret guards, numbering from one to ninety-nine, were his loyal followers. But just because she'd seen them before didn't mean she'd accept them. "I'll think about it!" She felt she needed some time to adjust.

"This is truly the best solution, Youyou," Prince Jin continued. "Think about it. If you don't sign a contract with them, they'll remain homeless orphans, living a life of hunger and starvation, vulnerable to death from starvation or illness at any moment. But when you sign a death contract with them, while it may appear to be buying them into slavery, you're actually providing them with a future. You need to ensure they have clothes to wear, food to eat, medicine to treat their illnesses, and someone to care for them. When you sign a contract with them, your responsibility becomes even greater, for you're offering them a hopeful future. So, Youyou, you must understand that what they lose is only relative freedom, but what they gain is the chance to survive!" Prince Jin's eloquence was truly remarkable; with just a few words, Shen Youyou began to hesitate. After all, in this era, the buying and selling of servants was widespread. Perhaps, as he suggested, if she hadn't bought them herself, someone else would have done it. Perhaps the treatment they would receive then would be worse than if they had followed her! Consider it a lifelong contract with them!

After figuring this out, she decided to do it right away, "Then can you help me pick out thirty to fifty people and send them here? I'll train them and then decide whether they stay or go?" After thinking for a while, she added, "The most important thing is that I don't have much money right now, so I can't accommodate too many people, and I haven't figured out where to put them. If the distance is too far, I can't take care of them, but I can't let them into the military camp." She was a little distressed.

"That's easier. You're in the barracks now, and I'll have An Er rent a few large, connected courtyards. When you're free, go train them and teach them how to make medicine. Start with the simplest, with five or six people in a group, each learning one type. With your personal guidance, it won't be long before they'll master it. That way, they'll be able to produce at least seven or eight types at a time. Once sales stabilize, you can find a second group. You'll be there to provide guidance while the first group does the training. If you need to leave the barracks, take them with you. As long as someone masters your so-called technology, then anything is possible, right?" His Royal Highness Prince Jin said to Shen Youyou with a smile. His eyes were deep and bright, as if he could see through everything.

Shen Youyou's eyes lit up when she heard Prince Jin's words. She had originally worried about not being able to balance military and pharmaceutical duties, but now it seemed that problem had been solved. She looked at Prince Jin with gratitude, her heart filled with admiration.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin continued, "Furthermore, we can set up a dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing area outside to provide those studying pharmaceutical manufacturing with a quiet and tidy environment. This will not only improve efficiency but also ensure the quality of the medicines."

Shen Youyou nodded repeatedly in agreement. She felt that Prince Jin's idea was very thoughtful and comprehensive. She believed that with his help, she would be able to successfully complete this plan.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin added, "Also, you can establish a strict management system to ensure that everyone abides by the rules and studies diligently. At the same time, you should also provide them with sufficient rewards and incentives to motivate them to learn and produce."

The more Shen Youyou listened, the more excited she became. She felt that His Royal Highness Prince Jin was simply a genius! Every word he said hit the nail on the head, benefiting her greatly. She couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Chu Huaijin, you're so amazing! Why didn't I think of this?"

His Royal Highness Prince Jin smiled and said, "Actually, these are just some basic management methods. As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed." His voice was low and magnetic, making people intoxicated by it.

Shen Youyou nodded, a determined glint in her eyes. It might also be because she was too focused on medical skills and training in her previous life, which led to her not being able to develop well in other aspects. However, this did not affect her vision and confidence in the future. Now, hearing that His Royal Highness Prince Jin had made such thoughtful arrangements for her future training of personnel and opening of factories and production, her heart was filled with gratitude. Since everything had been arranged so clearly, what else did she have to worry about? As a soldier, the most important quality is to resolutely follow orders! Therefore, she decided to include this plan in her schedule without hesitation, and to strictly implement it according to the plan, and never give up halfway! She decided to work hard to realize this plan and live up to His Royal Highness Prince Jin's expectations. She believed that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to create a better future.

"Okay! It's decided then! I'll do as you say! Chu Huaijin, I find you are so smart! Not only did you solve the problem that troubled me in a short time, but you also helped me plan my future. You are really awesome!" She jumped excitedly in front of His Royal Highness Prince Jin, approached his face with a smile on her face, and gently kissed him on the cheek to express her gratitude.

Just as she was about to retreat, His Royal Highness Prince Jin grabbed her wrist, pressed her against the screen, and gently lifted her chin with his other hand. "What a naughty girl! You want to leave now that you've provoked such a rage? It won't be that easy!" He immediately leaned over and captured her radiant red lips, gently prying open her pearly teeth with the tip of his tongue before thrusting his tongue in. Only when Shen Youyou gasped and pounded his shoulder did he pull away, still unsatisfied. "Don't start a fire like that next time!" He gently stroked her lips, watching them become slightly red and swollen from his biting. He felt a surge of desire surging in his heart, burning with uncontrollable lust.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin was worried that he would lose control and scare her, so he immediately let her go and sat back in front of the medicine mill, concentrating on grinding the medicine.

Shen Youyou pouted her numb red lips slightly and returned to her seat to continue with her work. For a moment, the only sound in the entire tent was the rolling back and forth of the medicine grinder.

Shen Youyou sat silently behind the screen, preparing the pills, her free labor wasted. After rolling out thirty pills, she placed them in a small porcelain bottle. It wasn't until midnight, when his restless mood gradually calmed down, that His Royal Highness Prince Jin decided to go back to rest.

"Well, I'm going to go back now. You don't have to work on it anymore. I'll find time to come back tomorrow and work with you," he said to her through the screen. Ultimately, he still enjoyed this atmosphere of just the two of them, undisturbed. So, he didn't even bother asking for help. He'd rather work hard on his own than just make the medicine with her. It wasn't for anything else, it was simply because he wanted to be with her.