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

The Emperor Emeritus glared at him. "Who's dissatisfied? Who dares to be dissatisfied? Shouldn't they be rewarded for such a great contribution? Those who commit crimes should have their entire families executed, but why can't their families benefit from their merits?"

"Besides, war might break out soon, and when it comes to fighting, no one can compare to Jing Zhiyuan."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor nodded and said, "Father is right. Should Jing Zhiyuan be reinstated to his original position?"

"Of course, he must be reinstated to his original position; otherwise, I fear Jingxue will lead them away!" The Emperor Emeritus said, taking a sip of tea.

At this point, the Emperor finally realized why Jingxue hadn't said anything and had obediently gone to the Cangbei delegation when they asked her to be a hostage and participate in the negotiations. It turned out that the Emperor had already made a promise to that girl.

That's good! Jing Zhiyuan is indeed a loyal and capable general.

The Emperor was unaware that Jingxue's awareness was far greater than he imagined, and that the Emperor Emeritus's promise was only given out of necessity.

"Your Majesty, is there still an empty mansion in the northern part of the city?"

"Father, are you referring to the former residence of Uncle Rui?"

"Is that so? I can't quite remember."

“That mansion has been vacant for many years, and Jing Zhiyuan’s original General’s Mansion has been given to Prince Jin.”

The retired emperor looked at the emperor and said, "Then secretly repair that mansion and present it to Jingzhiyuan later."

"Okay! My son will send someone to do it."

"Also, Princess Zhan's birthday is on the 25th of the first lunar month. We should send that girl a gift!" the Emperor Emeritus said.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor laughed and said, "Send it! That will shut that girl up and prevent her from asking us for money. That girl is really greedy! Selling grain seeds to Cangbei for 500 coins a pound is an outrageous price!"

The retired emperor snorted coldly, "She wouldn't even look at those few pennies! She's just putting on a show for the court!"

The emperor thought for a moment but remained silent.

"Your mother said a few days ago that she wanted to enrich your harem, why are you still unwilling? Aren't you satisfied with those noble ladies selected last time?" the Emperor Emeritus asked.

"There are too many things to do in the court these days, and I don't have the mind for that."

"There will always be matters of state, and ensuring the continuation of the imperial line is also of great importance. Have your mother issue the imperial decree!"

The Emperor paused for a moment, then replied, "Yes! Your son understands."

Jingxue had long forgotten her birthday. In modern times, her grandparents always remembered it, but now she doesn't really know how to look at the moon, and she doesn't have a calendar or a phone in her space.

On the morning of the 25th of the first lunar month, Lianma and Fuma made hot noodle soup for breakfast and also gave each person a poached egg. Jingxue's bowl had two eggs.

She didn't think much of it, and after finishing her meal, she went to see An'an and Jingze off.

The weather has warmed up a lot in the past few days, so Xiaoman changed Jingxue's cloak and put away her fox fur coat.

After thinking it over, Jingxue decided that she should buy two women who could teach children to read. The chances of hiring were slim, and it would also attract some gossip, which she didn't have time to deal with.

Of the list Ye Muchen gave him, only 19 girls were willing to come to study there, which was already quite good.

Several boys have already enrolled. Ye Muchen told her that when the families accompanying the army arrive, some of them will also come to Baichuan Academy to study.

The academy's accounts have been handed over, and Lu Zijing won't be coming to the academy for a few days. Jingxue wants to find a reliable person to be the honorary headmaster of Baichuan Academy, but she can't think of anyone suitable among the people she knows.

Jingxue brought Runyue and Ying Si to the South City Pawnshop, but after searching all morning without finding anything suitable, they had no choice but to return to the Prince's Mansion.

After taking a short nap in the afternoon, Jingxue arrived at the training courtyard. Zhao Chen was leading a few people to make well heads, and Jingxue brought out a cutting machine and an automatic welding machine for them.

All they need to do is cut the materials; the cutting machine and automatic welding machine are very easy to operate and can be learned in a short time.

Upon seeing Jingxue approach, everyone stopped what they were doing and bowed to her, some calling her "the master" and others "Your Highness."

"How is it?" Jingxue asked Zhao Chen.

"Going back to my employer, I'm getting better and better at it! I can't wait to get water flowing right now!" Zhao Chen said with a smile.

Jingxue smiled and said, "Although the weather has warmed up a bit, the soil underground is still frozen. Let's wait a few more days!"

Among the soldiers sent over was one who knew a little about blacksmithing. He looked at the materials in the Prince of Zhan's mansion with great admiration, "Your Highness, this steel is truly excellent. If it were made into swords, they would surely be very sharp!"

"You know how to forge iron?" Jingxue asked the soldier.

"Your Majesty, my family owns a blacksmith shop in the southern part of the city. I know a little about blacksmithing."

"Oh!" Jingxue casually took out a blueprint for a shield from her bosom and handed it to him. "Can this be made? Using the steel from the manor."

The soldier respectfully accepted it, examined it, and said, "Your Majesty, may I take this back and let my father see it? I will then report back to you if it can be made!"

Jingxue nodded, "Okay!"

Because these people were somewhat reserved in her presence, Jingxue didn't linger and returned to Jingning Garden.

Not far from the courtyard, she saw Ying Si approaching. "Miss, someone from the palace has come to deliver a birthday gift to you!"

Jingxue was taken aback, and casually asked, "Shadow Four, is today the twenty-five?"

“Yes, Miss!” Shadow Four replied.

"How did the people in the palace know my birthday? Does every princess receive this treatment on her birthday?"

Shadow Four shook his head. "This subordinate does not know."

"Let's go back."

When I arrived at Jingning Garden, wow! All the guests were big shots.

Eunuch Xi of Yue'an Palace, Eunuch Fu by the Emperor's side, Granny Qi of Fengqi Palace, and Granny Fang of Shou Kang Palace.

Each person was followed by eunuchs and palace maids, each carrying a brocade box.

Upon seeing Jingxue return, the group bowed in unison, saying, "Congratulations on Your Highness's eighteenth birthday! May Your Highness be filled with joy and have everything go smoothly. We are here on behalf of our master to present Your Highness with birthday gifts."

"Please, everyone, no need for formalities. Tea will be served at the Lesser Fullness and the Beginning of Autumn

With a flick of his whisk, Eunuch Xi said, "Your Highness, we will not drink tea. We must return to the palace to report."

Jingxue smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, everyone. I have some return gifts to ask you to take back to your masters."

"Yes!"

Jingxue went into the bedroom and quickly ordered a few items from the virtual store.

A beautiful glass ornament, "Dragon Soaring Across the Seas," was given to the Emperor; a set of glass wine vessels was given to the Retired Emperor; and the Empress and Empress Dowager received two sets of newly released cosmetics.

After leaving the bedroom, Jingxue gave each of the four big shots a hundred taels of silver before seeing them off.

"Miss! Please open it and see what good things are inside!" Runyue said with a smile.

Jingxue has been traumatized ever since she contracted the virus on New Year's Eve. She took out a mask from her pocket and put it on.

"Miss, what's wrong?" Runyue asked, puzzled.

"Yueyue, stay away!" Jingxue said, feeling like she was dismantling some dangerous item.

"Oh!" The leap month obediently took a few steps back.

Jingxue opened the four boxes one by one. The Empress Dowager had given her a pair of gold-inlaid jade bracelets, with intricate and exquisite craftsmanship.

The Empress presented a set of pearl headdresses, consisting of eight pieces of pearl jewelry.

The Emperor presented a pair of jade ruyi scepters.

The most bizarre gift from the Emperor Emeritus was a brownish-yellow coral ornament. When Jingxue first opened the box, she thought it was a pile of poop!