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

Princess Kangping's eyes lit up when she heard this. It was indeed true. She wasn't stupid; she knew what kind of shameful things were.

"However, wet nurse, getting close to Princess Consort Zhan is not easy!"

"Hehe, Miss, as I said, everything depends on human effort. We either don't do it at all, or we do it well and make sure it's foolproof!" The wet nurse's eyes revealed a hint of coldness.

Princess Kangping rarely saw her wet nurse with such a look in her eyes, and she was a little worried, but when she saw the Heavenly King's otherworldly appearance, her mind immediately became much more resolute.

"Nanny, I'll do whatever you say!"

"Miss, your county princess mansion has been bestowed upon you. Didn't the Imperial Aunt say earlier that she wanted to host a banquet for the imperial relatives and noble families as a housewarming party? This is our opportunity!"

After dinner, Ye Muchen and the other two sat in the main hall drinking tea. Jingxue took out the hot pot drawing she had taken some time to make that afternoon and handed it to Qin Jing, saying, "This is the hot pot I was talking about. Take a look!"

"Okay!" Qin Jing took the drawing and saw the hot pot on it. The drawing was made by Jing Xue with a charcoal stick and detailed dimensions were marked, making it easy to understand.

"Okay! I'll make ten first!" Qin Jing said.

"Qin Jing, are you interested in cooperating with this workshop?" Jingxue asked, taking a sip of her digestive tea.

Qin Jing was still figuring out how to bring it up with Jing Xue, but Jing Xue brought it up first, and he immediately nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.

"Of course, thank you for giving me this opportunity!"

"You're too kind! It's a collaboration! We can make money together. The main thing is that my brother is with me now, so I can't come to the estate all the time. I'll have to ask you to take care of things here!"

"No problem!" Qin Jing put away the blueprints.

"Also, after spring, we need to build houses over at the academy. Let's divide the work: you'll be in charge of the workshop, and I'll be in charge of the academy!"

On the way, Qin Jing told Ye Muchen about setting up a girls' school. When Ye Muchen heard that tuition would be waived for the families of fallen soldiers, he felt ashamed. This was something he should have been responsible for, but he had neglected it.

He made a deep self-examination in his heart.

“No problem at all. My shop in the city has also been taken care of by my cousin-in-law. If they need anything while I’m away, they can contact you.”

Jingxue nodded.

Qin Jing continued, "These vermicelli noodles can't just be sold in the capital, can they? But by then, my cousin's army, which is similar to a security escort agency, will be set up, so we won't have to worry about transporting them out!"

Jingxue was unaware of this and turned to look at Ye Muchen.

Qin Jing steered the conversation toward Ye Muchen, putting down his teacup and saying, "I've already submitted a memorial on this matter, and the Emperor has approved it. Construction will begin in the military village next spring. You mentioned a girls' school, and I was thinking that an academy should also be built in the military village. When the families come, the children will need to study too!"

Qin Jing looked at Jingxue and said, "Sister-in-law, you know that the food problem here has been temporarily solved, but the pressure from the imperial court is still very high. My cousin decided that the army should solve the problem itself, so he built military villages along the official road outside the city, one village every five li. They are preparing to provide their own food and shelter!"

Jingxue did not speak.

Qin Jing and Ye Muchen exchanged a glance.

Ye Muchen continued, "With family members coming over, it's not just about the children's schooling; there are many daily life issues that need to be resolved. Jingxue, do you have any good ideas?"

"Huh?" Jingxue didn't expect Ye Muchen to ask her, and said, "Isn't this a political matter? It's not appropriate for a woman like me to get involved!"

"You once said, 'The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen!'"

"Hehe! You still remember!" Jingxue laughed.

Ye Muchen said in a serious tone, "I remember!"

Qin Jing looked at Jing Xue with expectant eyes. Jing Xue thought to herself, "Isn't the military village they mentioned just a modern military compound?"

“Juncun’s idea is good. Self-reliance greatly reduces the pressure on the imperial court, especially during difficult times when food is scarce.” Jingxue nodded to herself.

"Although Juncun is a village, it is different from ordinary villages!"

“You’re right!” Ye Muchen said.

Jingxue placed her hand on her chin. "It's precisely because it's different from ordinary villages that, even though the military village is small, it has all the essentials. There's an academy, a clinic, all kinds of shops, and of course, restaurants and inns. Travelers would also prefer to take this kind of official road. In this way, the whole economy will prosper. Who knows, the military village might become a major highlight of Beiye in the future!"

Jingxue's words invigorated both Ye Muchen and Qin Jing. Qin Jing said, "It's really possible! Think about it, the official road is wide and safe, and there's an inn every five miles. Even if it's a slightly longer route, I'd rather take the official road!"

Ye Muchen felt much clearer-headed, and looked at Jingxue with fervent eyes. "Jingxue, what you said makes a lot of sense, but I don't want the soldiers to get too involved in these things. Training should be the priority. I originally thought that as long as we solved the big problem of food, there would definitely be more problems when their families come!"

"Yes, with more people comes more trouble. The elderly, the weak, women and children have to eat, drink and relieve themselves. But there are also capable people in the family. Let these people make full use of their abilities. They live like this in their hometown, don't they?"

Ye Muchen and Qin Jing both nodded in agreement.

"These past few days, I have instructed my soldiers to conduct a survey to see how many are willing to come with the army!"

Qin Jing said, "Perhaps people who are doing well in their hometowns or have businesses there are unwilling to come here."

“That’s normal. But I think if this place is prosperous, even those who were initially unwilling or hesitant to come will eventually be attracted. After all, who doesn’t want their family to be reunited?” Jingxue said.

Ye Muchen took a sip of tea and said, "Yes! Those who came first are probably the ones who are having the hardest time!"

Qin Jing smiled wryly, "So, the beginning is also the most difficult time, cousin, you'll have to work hard for a while longer!"

"Sigh! This is better than letting the soldiers lay down their arms and return to their fields! I could hardly sleep at night these past few days. Fortunately, you were here and solved the food problem," Ye Muchen said.

Qin Jing was about to say that it was all thanks to Jing Xue, but then he remembered what Jing Xue had told him, so he swallowed his words and said with a light laugh, "I also had the help of a friend. We'll both be busy for a while next year!"

"Yes! I'll need your help in the military village from now on!" Ye Muchen sincerely cupped his hands in greeting.

"Cousin, you're too kind! It's my duty to help!"

Jingxue rolled her eyes; she had been kidnapped!

“I’m a bit of a money-grubber. My life motto is that I don’t get up early for nothing, especially not for your royal family. I was already extorted by the Emperor a few days ago. So, from now on, let’s be honest and straightforward. If you want to cooperate, let’s negotiate the terms!” Jingxue said bluntly.

Qin Jing was actually quite familiar with Jing Xue's personality, knowing that she was stubborn but soft-hearted, so he pursed his lips and smiled secretly.

"No problem! Your words today have enlightened me, and I am not afraid of your conditions!"