What kind of girl would travel to another world?

As mentioned in the previous chapter, Qi Xinyang and his group set out again. Earlier that same day, You Jiahui had just been granted permission to come to the palace to meet the king. Due to the events in the Huxia Forest, not only had the guild been busy, but the king and his ministers in the palace had also been busy handling various matters, leaving her waiting for several days.

After walking down the red carpet, You Jiahui saluted the king according to etiquette.

The king said kindly, "Get up, brave lady. I heard you have something to discuss. Speak frankly, without hesitation." Every time she saw You Jiahui and Yang Mingyi, it was like looking at her own children; after all, they were about the same age as Ran Meier. Only Qi Xinyang struck him as different, a sense of danger. He feared she would bring danger again, but also that she would become a danger herself.

You Jiahui asked politely, "Your Majesty, would you allow me to buy a piece of land in this country?" She didn't dare to say directly where to buy, but first tried to test whether it was feasible. If the king did not allow her to buy it, then forget it.

The king's expression suddenly became serious, and everyone else in the hall was also surprised. Then everyone in the hall began to whisper.

After a long silence, the king raised his hand to signal everyone in the hall to be quiet, and said to You Jiahui: "Miss Brave, this matter is of great importance. Let's go to the side hall to talk first." After he finished speaking, he stood up from the throne and left the hall.

Seeing the king leave the hall, the people in the hall began to whisper again. From the level of noise, one could sense their uneasiness, and their voices became louder and louder, and finally it sounded a bit noisy.

You Jiahui followed the king and his entourage to the side hall, where she could no longer hear the clamor from the main hall. This side hall, located behind the main hall, served as the king's study, where he kept his documents and important items. No one was allowed in without prior permission. When You Jiahui entered the side hall, the king signaled the chief mage to wait outside.

After the great wizard left, the king, still looking serious, said, "Brave lady, you still don't know much about this country. To own land in this country, you must first have a title. The bestowal of a title requires consultation between me and my ministers, and must be unanimous. Once you are knighted, you will be granted the corresponding land. After that, any further purchases or exchanges of land will require the unanimous consent of me and my ministers." Then he suddenly said solemnly, "Brave lady, are you ready to be knighted?"

You Jiahui was very surprised. From the reactions of the people she had just seen in the hall, she felt that she was not from this country, and that it might be a bit too much to ask for such a request. It would be fine if it didn't work out. She only now realized that owning a piece of land was not something that anyone could do by simply buying it with money, and it was not a simple matter. She had originally just wanted to buy a small piece of land by the river with a beautiful view, build a house, and then make it convenient for her to do other things. She had never imagined that things would become so big all of a sudden. To be granted a title and a territory is of great significance to any country. Moreover, to be granted a title basically means that one is completely bound to the country. If a war breaks out in this country, she would also need to recruit soldiers to join the war. Now that it has become a big deal, it would be inappropriate to take back her words. She is really in a difficult position. She has also heard the saying: National affairs should not be treated as a joke.

If she had just arrived in this other world, she would have fainted on the spot from the consequences of her actions. But now, after experiencing two life-threatening battles, she was no longer the ignorant little girl she had been before. At this moment, she quickly recovered from her panic and forced herself to calm down.

You Jiahui asked politely, "Your Majesty, what kind of contribution do I need to make to be knighted?"

The king waved his hand and said, "No need. You have already made your contribution."

You Jiahui was puzzled, wanting to ask but unsure how to ask. She couldn't understand what her contribution had been. If it was for defeating the monster, she'd already been paid well enough.

The king continued, "Ever since you defeated the mid-level monster in the Huesia Forest, our country has regained a significant amount of its effectively controlled territory. It seems you're not fully aware of the Huesia Forest's true extent and resource abundance, but that's a significant contribution. Furthermore, I've heard that the monster was actually killed by the brave girl, and multiple witnesses confirm that the creature bore no other wounds or scars, save for a fatal blow to the right eye." He then added with a smile, "Others criticize me for letting the ranger girl go, but they don't understand my good intentions. Since the brave girl is willing to stay in our country for a long time, it will alleviate some of the pressure from public opinion on me. Hahaha."

After hearing this, You Jiahui thought to herself, "How does this have to do with Qi Xinyang again? Yes, Qi Xinyang has conquered so many dungeons, but has never been canonized. Could it be because the king is unwilling to canonize him? Then why is he unwilling to canonize him? In this way, am I not taking advantage of that traitor?" Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a little unhappy, but she did not show it on her face.

After a while, the king continued, "Let's get back to the point. Your contribution to our country, simply by regaining control of the Huesca Forest, is reason enough to confer a title upon you. From here, all you have to do is await the outcome of the deliberations between me and my ministers." He immediately added, "However, much of the Huesca Forest's territory has been exchanged away by nobles, leaving very little vacant. These people are always quick to seize possessions. You must be prepared to fight them for the Huesca Forest."

You Jiahui was stunned for a moment after hearing the last part, and then quickly said, "Your Majesty, it's not the territory of the Huxia Forest that I want to buy!"

The king was also stunned for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Could it be?" He paused for a moment, then continued, "The president of the Adventurer's Guild came to inform us that the brave girl had killed another mid-level monster on the banks of the Broken Flow River. Could it be that the brave girl wants the territory on the Broken Flow River? But there is another mid-level monster there. Oh! The girl is worried that after the subjugation, the land there will be taken away, so she came to claim it in advance."

You Jiahui quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

The king heaved a sigh of relief and said, "That's easy. Several nobles previously exchanged their territories along the Dead River for those in the Huxia Forest. Now there are many vacant territories along the Dead River. I wonder which one the brave lady has her eye on?"

You Jiahui said: "It's the small area in the middle before going downstream from the bridge in the middle of the river and reaching the open area." She was referring to the area where blue flamingos could be seen on the way to defeat the Deinonychus.

The king's expression had relaxed considerably. He said, "Many nobles have previously returned territories that were located downstream. Are you sure you want the downstream area, brave lady?"

You Jiahui politely replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. It's on the riverbank near the capital."

The king shook his head and smiled. “If it is really located in the middle of the lower reaches of the river, then the land includes the banks on both sides of the river.”

You Jiahui was stunned and thought, "How could it be so big?" But she couldn't say it out loud because it would be a bit of a breach of etiquette.

The king continued, "Then it's settled! There won't be any obstacles. Brave lady, you will soon be knighted! I, the king, would like to congratulate you in advance on your knighthood!"

You Jiahui bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the king signaled her to leave, You Jiahui left the side hall. Although her emotions were still mixed and she might need some time to process these sudden events, she appeared to be in high spirits. She also had another urgent matter to attend to: going to the protective gear shop on the shopping street and retrieving the shield she had sent in for modification.

Just after You Jiahui left the side hall, the great wizard and Princess Ran Meier appeared in the side hall together.

Ran Meier ran in excitedly, saying, "Has Father finally decided to give Sister Brave a title?" After hearing about You Jiahui, she had hoped that You Jiahui would stay. And if You Jiahui left the country, then Yang Mingyi, who often played with her, would probably follow her.

The king said to Ran Meier with a kind face: "Yes. From now on, the brave girl will stay in this country forever."

The Archmage said, "Your Majesty, isn't it too hasty to make a decision so quickly?"

The king sighed and said, "The pressure of public opinion is too great! I have no choice but to give it."

The Grand Master said, "But His Majesty and his ministers argued for a long time before granting the knight a title. Now they're giving the hero a title again. This is so inconsistent, isn't it a bit hard to justify?"

The king said with a hint of resignation, "Even if I can't justify it, I'll have to force it through. Furthermore, if war is truly unavoidable, I must at least gather all the available talents within my grasp beforehand." He then made a gesture with his hands, as if gathering the pieces on a chessboard, before crossing them and clasping them tightly. Then, with a serious expression, he added, "Hmph! Those greedy nobles will sooner or later bring the kingdom to its doom."

The Grand Master said, "Your Majesty, does that mean that the strategy you set earlier will need to be completely changed?"

The king said meaningfully, "That may not be the case. There are some things I shouldn't say, lest they give rise to criticism. I hope she can understand my strategy on her own. In my opinion, she's quite intelligent. If she's willing to cooperate, that would be all the better."

The king suddenly said to Ran Meier in a serious tone: "Ran Meier, you must remember this. War may start when you want it to, but it may not end when you wish it to."

After listening to this, Ran Meier nodded and asked, "What about Brother Youkas? Doesn't father need him anymore?"

The king said to Ran Meier earnestly: "Whether he is needed here depends not on me but on him."

She spoke only at the beginning and the end, and did not interrupt when the king was talking to others.

It was almost noon, and You Jiahui went to the shopping street alone. This time, she didn't bring Yang Mingyi with her, nor did she take a carriage. Instead, she rode a horse directly to make the round trip faster.

At that moment, You Jiahui was galloping down the main road, the strong wind whipping her along, captivating everyone onlookers. The main road in the capital was very wide, and pedestrians were usually not allowed to pass through, only horses and carriages. Only when the city gates were closed could pedestrians cross the main road to the other side. But once she entered the shopping street, her horse's pace naturally slowed. The shopping street was bustling, and the pedestrians here were more numerous and denser than those lining the main road. It was impossible to run freely like she had on the main road.

Outside the protective gear store on the shopping street, You Jiahui captivated passersby throughout the entire journey, even as she dismounted. She had already slowed down her pace, avoiding the risk of suddenly knocking down pedestrians. Her aura on horseback was completely different from her usual demeanor, reminiscent of a female warrior from a film or TV series. To those watching, she looked quite heroic!

After You Jiahui entered the protective gear store, she saw that no one was at the counter. She still greeted them politely and said loudly, "Hello, boss!"

When the shop owner heard a customer calling him in the store, he immediately walked out from behind the door with a modified shield in his hand.

The shop owner placed the shield face up on the counter and said, "Young lady, you've come at the perfect time. This was made yesterday. The wooden planks have been replaced, and the horns have been added. Try it yourself and see how it works."