The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

The emperor looked at Ye Muchen. Although he did not speak, his question was clear. The latter, however, remained expressionless.

It was the Empress Dowager who spoke up and asked, "Xue'er, as the Princess Consort of War, why would you need that thing?"

When Ye Muchen heard Jingxue mention wanting a get-out-of-jail-free card, he knew she was preparing for a divorce; she had even left herself a way out!

"Mother, as the saying goes, 'Life is unpredictable, so it's always good to be prepared!' Besides, I think this pardon is an honor. Jingxue is a woman of the inner quarters, and I would be happier to receive this honor than any amount of gold and silver as a reward!"

Jingxue seemed extremely eager, but of the three, only Ye Muchen didn't believe her!

"You saved the Emperor's sister-in-law and nephew, and your merit is obvious to all! If you want honor, just ask the Emperor to issue an imperial decree. Why do you need some kind of pardon?" Ye Muchen did not want this brat to get what she wanted.

Jingxue pouted, looking regretful. "Oh, then forget it, Your Majesty! Jingxue's only intention was to save people; I never thought of any reward!"

The emperor understood perfectly; this girl had used a feint to advance—she was shrewd!

If he accepts the offer, he will still owe the other person a favor in the future!

"Hehe, sister-in-law! There are no outsiders here today, so to be honest, there has never been such a precedent in our dynasty before. However, there is always a first time for everything. I will issue an edict to the Imperial Household Department to make a few of these tokens. Those who have made great contributions should be rewarded. However, these pardon tokens can only be used three times. After the third time, I will take them back!"

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Jingxue smiled slightly and immediately rose to her feet to curtsy, "Thank you for your reward, Your Majesty!"

The emperor smiled!

Seeing the Emperor's slightly tired face, the Empress Dowager sighed softly, "Your Majesty, you are busy with countless affairs of state. You must take care of your health and not overwork yourself!"

"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but there has been very little rain in the Northern Night Continent this year. Although it's not a complete crop failure, the taxes will be much lower. Also, with no wars in recent years, the population has exploded, and the lives of the people have become even more difficult!" the Emperor said with a sigh.

"These past two days, the civil officials have jointly submitted a memorial requesting the reduction of the army, which has put a lot of pressure on Mu Chen!"

Ye Muchen frowned. "We already laid off soldiers three years ago. Those who were older or had minor injuries or illnesses have all been sent home! We can't lay off those at the border, so that leaves only my 80,000 elite troops! But, but once war breaks out... we've been raising soldiers for a thousand days, only to use them for one!"

The room fell silent. Jingxue didn't pay much attention to their conversation; she was still thinking about her grand plan to make money.

The emperor looked up and saw Jingxue, who seemed lost in thought, and casually said, "Sister-in-law, you are also the daughter of a military family. I wonder what your opinion is on this matter?"

Jingxue: Who is it? What's wrong?

The emperor's question could not be ignored. "Your Majesty, women are not supposed to interfere in politics, are they? I, your humble wife, would not dare to have any opinions... Although it is said that every man has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation, I am just a lowly woman in the inner quarters, and I dare not speak recklessly!"

Little did they know that her words, "The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen," would make all three people present turn to look at her.

Jingxue "..."

Is that not true?

"We're all family. If you have any good ideas, please feel free to speak up. I won't blame you!"

Sigh! Your royal rewards are really hard to come by. I just got a pardon from death, and now you've given me another test!

Jingxue thought of her own country in modern times, and the soldiers of the People's Liberation Army. "Your Majesty, I don't have any good ideas. I just think that if the court is under pressure, then the army should support itself. They are all young and strong men. They can either farm and raise horses, or some of them can go home to make a living. But they should not give up their physical fitness and should be able to say, 'If there is a war, we will be called back!'"

The emperor's eyes lit up when he heard Jingxue's words, and he immediately said, "Muchen, what my sister-in-law said makes sense. It seems that our minds have been disturbed by these civil officials!"

Ye Muchen had thought about how to find a way out for the army, and how to make the army self-sufficient. However, with no rain and no harvest for the people, what could they do?

However, the phrase "If there is a war, I will be called back" really touched him. That brat is indeed insightful; truly, "like father, like daughter"!

But he didn't want to just accept Jingxue like that!

"Easier said than done. The drought has reduced yields, and even the fodder for our warhorses has been reduced by 10%..."

"German cars!" Jingxue muttered softly, then gave Ye Muchen a blank stare.

Then Jingxue added, "I think there's always a way to overcome difficulties. If there's a drought, we can find a water source; if there's a flood, we can dig a canal to drain the water. We can just sit at home and watch the roof; the food won't fall down on its own!"

The emperor nodded repeatedly, "Sister-in-law is right. Mu Chen, go back and work with your subordinates to draft a plan, then submit it to us!"

Ye Muchen: I already came up with a plan, but there's no other way. However, I can't refuse the Emperor's request. "Yes, then I'll head back now!"

On the carriage, Jingxue held the small box the Empress had given her, thinking to herself that she would put all these things into her spatial storage when she got back, and then see if she could exchange them for something. There was gold and silver in there too!

Ye Muchen looked at her disdainfully, "Do you need to hold on so tightly? Are you afraid I'll snatch you away?"

"Yes! I'm afraid you'll steal it, after all, you're so poor you can't even afford to support your own army!" Jingxue blurted out without thinking.

Ye Muchen "..."

Damn girl!

"Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have a get-out-of-jail-free card! Don't even think about divorce, unless I'm dead!"

Jingxue glared at him. "Then when are you planning to die? I'll reluctantly inherit your..."

"boom"!

When Jingxue heard the sound, her neck was already pressed against the carriage wall by Ye Muchen's arm, and her back was a little sore.

"Do you know how outrageous you've been?" Ye Muchen's voice was so cold it could kill!

Facing the handsome face so close to her, Jingxue smiled brightly, "No?"

Ye Muchen looked down at his thigh. Jing Xue had already inserted three silver needles into it, and he had no feeling in his left leg!

He quickly stepped back, sat back in his chair, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing and internal energy.

Jingxue took out a small wad of alcohol swab, wiped the silver needles, and snorted coldly, "I didn't expect you to want to die so soon!"

"I never expected you to want a divorce from me! I told you, I won't grant your wish, so just give up on that idea!" Ye Muchen said with his eyes closed.

"Don't worry, even if I die, this desire for divorce will never die!" Jingxue said through gritted teeth.

"Hmph! So be it! Show me what you've got! I'll keep you company to the end!"

Jingxue: That bastard! Looks like a peaceful talk won't work!

The Prince of Zhan's mansion was not far from the palace; it only took half an hour to reach the gate of the mansion.

After getting out of the car, I saw the housekeeper and Xiaoman at the door.