My reborn husband and son are thinking about how to kill me every day.

Guo Xiaotian's expression instantly relaxed, and he praised, "Grandfather is wise!"

Old Master Guo's expression was unusually serious. "This concerns the future rise and fall of our Guo family! Jingren, you need to consider all aspects carefully."

Jingren is Guo Xiaotian's courtesy name, and those close to him often address him by his courtesy name. Guo's words meant that he was entrusting Guo with all the matters concerning contacting Ji Yunshuang and investing in the workshop.

Upon hearing this, Guo's father's eyes widened in shock. "Father! Jingren is still so young. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

In the past, Mr. Guo also valued Guo Xiaotian, but he only gradually delegated power to him, handing over an industry to him so that he could practice.

This is the first time that the fate of the entire Guo family has been entrusted to him like this.

Not only was Guo's father shocked, but Guo Xiaotian was also filled with shock, and asked, "Grandfather, aren't you going to handle the investment?"

Grandpa Guo said, "I'm getting old, it's time for you younger generation to take the lead. I won't go to handle the investment, you take care of it! I believe that with your abilities, you will handle this matter well."

Mr. Guo opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him, but thinking of his father's personality, he ultimately didn't say the words he wanted to say.

"The Guo family will no longer associate with other forces, but your father and I still intend to move out of Jingyang City according to the original plan."

Grandpa Guo said, "After hearing the news that Lao Man came back from Ningxing Prefecture, I think Ningxing Prefecture has a bright future. Your father and I will take some people there to take a look."

"Grandfather is wise!" Guo Xiaotian thought to himself, "He truly deserves to be called my grandfather."

If the plague in Jingyang City hadn't been brought under control, Ji Yunshuang would have planned to take the Guo family to Ningxing Prefecture instead of building a food processing workshop there.

After Ningcheng was destroyed by fire and rebuilt, and with Ji Yunshuang's vigorous development of Taoyuan Village... Ningxingzhou is now at a good time for a reshuffling.

It is also most suitable for families like theirs to go and seek opportunities.

Unexpectedly, the old man had the same idea as him.

At this moment, many of the people who attended the banquet, like the Guo family, were discussing the unique banquet and the family's decision.

Some people share Guo Xiao's view, believing that Ji Yunshuang is an extremely capable person. Following her will definitely not be a bad choice.

Some people are hesitant and take a long time to make up their minds.

……

Besides the major aristocratic families discussing Ji Yunshuang's banquet at the Prince's Mansion and analyzing her, racking their brains for the development of their families, the events that happened at the banquet that day were also circulating among the people.

Besides the unusual nature of the banquet, which unfolded in a way they had never seen before, and the strange food served, what people talked about most were the several major events that occurred during the banquet.

Because many commoners had entered the banquet hall, they had witnessed Ji Yunshuang's skills firsthand. Seeing her subdue the Qi army's spies with a single move, many commoners regarded her as a goddess.

After leaving the banquet, they began to spread the word about what had happened there.

Ji Yunshuang's words at the time—that she would drive out all the Qi army, reclaim the city, and prevent all foreign powers from attacking their Zhou state again—were spread far and wide.

Everyone in the neighborhood was thrilled by what they heard.

They shouted, "Long live Ji Yunshuang!"

With Ji Yunshuang around, they were no longer afraid of Qi Gou...

Besides that, the most hotly discussed topic was Fu Jiayou's participation in the banquet and his donation of a large amount of money and food to the disaster-stricken people.

Most people felt that although King Xuan hadn't done anything, Fu Jiayou was a good man who knew how to see the bigger picture. At least he recognized his father's incompetence and did what he could to help the people in the disaster area.

But these are just the thoughts of some ordinary people.

At this moment, in a secluded courtyard in Jingyang City, sat several refined-looking men.

One of the men in the blue robe took a sip of tea, leaned over, and asked, "Do you think what's being said outside is true?"

The man with the mustache at the head of the table raised an eyebrow and said, "In my opinion, the Second Young Master has probably fallen into the Ji family's trap."

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table turned to look at him.

The man in the blue robe asked, "Brother Mu Heng, what do you mean by that?"

Su Muheng said, "Although the second young master is not as talented as the eldest young master, he is not so spineless... In my opinion, it seems that he went to the banquet to inquire about information, but his identity was exposed. In the end, he was tricked and had no choice but to grit his teeth and accept the donation."

"If that's really the case, then the Ji family is truly formidable. They were able to see through the Second Young Master Fu's identity, and even forced him to grit his teeth and accept the donation. Furthermore, they portrayed her occupation of Jingzhou as a result of the Xuan King's incompetence, leading him to abdicate and yield the throne to a worthy successor."

"It's more than just not simple! Have you heard a single word about the eldest young master these days? In my opinion, he has probably already fallen victim to her poisonous hands."

"In that case, the Xuan King's branch is doomed."

"If she were to contend for the world, I'm afraid that none of the others... would be her match."

……

The group discussed it animatedly, and eventually reached a conclusion. Currently, if it came down to a contest for the throne, Ji Yunshuang was the most likely to win.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that Ji Yunshuang possesses medicine to cure the plague already puts her ahead of the other parties.

When a plague breaks out, even the strongest army is useless! How can flesh and blood withstand a plague?

Isn't the fact that King Xuan's army was torn apart by the plague a good example?

Like Su Muheng, there are many people who gather with a few close friends to quietly discuss the future situation.

Many people saw this as an opportunity to rise above their station and came to the Prince's Mansion to seek refuge with Ji Yunshuang.

The events and words spoken by Ji Yunshuang during her banquet were also sent to the capital by fast horse.

After reading the secret report, Emperor Gong of Zhou sneered repeatedly, "What arrogance she has!"

The palace servants attending to the Qin Zheng Hall kept their heads down, not daring to utter a sound.

He sneered, then picked up the secret report again and read Ji Yunshuang's words on it. He sneered, "She does have ambition! But she's using it in the wrong place."

The chief eunuch dismissed all the palace servants attending to the Qin Zheng Hall, personally brewed tea and brought it up, carefully advising, "Your Majesty, you're feeling quite agitated. You've lost weight lately from working so hard on state affairs. You can't let the rebels harm your health; your well-being is paramount."

Emperor Gong of Zhou is only 16 years old, a time when he is full of energy. Even if he stayed up for two days and two nights, he would still feel full of energy.

His persuasion was clearly ineffective against him.

Not only did I find it useless, but I also found it annoying.

However, Sun Ji'en had served him since he was a child, and although he was impatient, he understood his worries.

His father was a prince, but he was in poor health and died young from overwork.

It's not surprising that he's worried about his health.

He rubbed his temples and said, "Go and invite Chief Minister Song and Minister Yan here!"