Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

"There are countless amazing animals, but the most rare of all is undoubtedly the pandas of Sichuan. Their adorable, chubby appearance is so endearing that I can't help but want to bring one back to Beijing for a closer look."

"However, raising these little creatures is no easy task. They have extremely high requirements for their living environment. Not only do they need a large amount of bamboo to grow for food, but the surrounding temperature must also be just right. It's the coldest time of the year in the capital right now, and with such freezing temperatures, I'm afraid they won't be able to survive."

You have to know that raising pandas is incredibly expensive. I've heard that a zoo in the past only had two pandas, and they had to airlift fresh bamboo from elsewhere every day for them to eat. And building a comfortable and livable home for these two adorable pandas costs a fortune.

Qianlong listened to these descriptions of pandas, smacking his lips. He wondered to himself: What kind of animal requires such meticulous care? The complex and tedious breeding process seemed a bit unbelievable to him, yet it also piqued his curiosity.

So, he waved his hand and said, "Forget it, since it's so troublesome, I'll leave the management of the zoo to you. I have full confidence in you and believe that you can handle this matter well. If you can capture some of those rare and exotic animals from all over the world, it would be even better!"

Simon, who had been following along, had already become accustomed to this after witnessing it all. After spending some time with Ziwei and the man named Fukang'an, he became even more convinced that these two were not ordinary mortals.

Simon couldn't help but gasp when he thought of the existence of such a powerful immortal in the Eastern Kingdom. If the Western countries knew about this, how could they dare to act so recklessly as before?

"Sister Ziwei, look! These penguins in Antarctica are so adorable! They walk so unsteadily, and their adorable looks make people want to hug them. It would be great if the Empress Dowager could be here to witness all this with her own eyes!" Yongji held Emperor Qianlong's big hand tightly, shaking it gently, blinking his big watery eyes, and spoke softly with a little hesitation.

In fact, he was very nervous at the moment, fearing that his words would ruin the emperor's happy mood and he would be reprimanded and punished.

Emperor Qianlong was in high spirits at this time. When he suddenly heard Yongji say this, he was stunned and a nameless fire surged in his heart.

However, when he lowered his head and met Yongji's wet, longing eyes, his heart softened. Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, the image of the Queen's increasingly bulky body emerged in his mind, and he felt a sudden sense of regret.

At this moment, it happened that not far away there was a plump female penguin taking stumbling steps, carefully guiding a young penguin to learn how to walk.

The mother penguin held the little penguin by her side, her eyes filled with love and care, as if nothing in the world could harm her beloved child. This heartwarming scene caught the eyes of Emperor Qianlong, who could not help but feel a little ashamed.

After all, among all his children, only the unborn child in the queen's belly could receive his daily care and concern. But who would have thought that during this trip out of the palace, he would be so engrossed in playing that he was even worse than a half-grown child, completely forgetting his pregnant wife at home.

Looking around, he saw everyone's faces brimming with anticipation, their gazes fixed on him. It was then, as if waking from a dream, that he realized how long he had been away from home. Especially considering that this trip had begun during the first lunar month, he and his companions had missed the wonderful family reunion on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

"This trip was certainly not short, and we've already gained a general understanding of what we need to know. I have to admit, there are indeed many things in this world outside that are worth learning from. Upon our return, you must each submit a detailed plan. Our Qing Dynasty must not fall behind others, especially the so-called "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets." We must not allow others any opportunity to bully our people!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present responded in unison: "Yes, servants obey the imperial edict!" After that, everyone bowed and saluted. However, this place was covered in ice and snow, and the ground was hard and freezing, making it difficult to kneel and salute.

Seeing this, Ziwei nodded contentedly. She felt it was worth the time she had spent taking them out of the palace and broadening their horizons. Now, it seemed like these guys were finally no longer as blindly arrogant and presumptuous as they once were.

Since they had decided to go back, they didn't delay any longer and boarded their flying swords.

Soon, the two swords, emitting strange light, disappeared into the sky.