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

"Witch, what are you doing?"

A man dressed in tattered clothes, looking like an ordinary villager, stared fiercely at Ji Yunshuang.

His accent sounded almost identical to that of the people of Zhou, but Ji Yunshuang still noticed the difference.

She smiled slightly and said, "Are you someone sent by King Qi Jing?"

As soon as Ji Yunshuang finished speaking, the man's expression changed drastically. But after a moment, he forced himself to remain calm and said, "I...I don't know what you're talking about."

"Your accent is almost indistinguishable from that of the people of Zhou, so you must have been lurking in Zhou for a long time!"

Ji Yunshuang slowly analyzed, "You are his spies in Zhou, he wouldn't make such a... careless arrangement that would cause his men to sacrifice themselves. This must be your own doing, right?"

The man's expression changed again. This time, his face showed not only shock and anger, but also a hint of panic.

Because Ji Yunshuang's few casual words were all correct.

It's not just their identities, but also their actions this time.

They did indeed act on their own initiative and in a hurry.

How could she know so much in such a short time? Coupled with all the things he had witnessed today that defied common sense, a guess arose in his mind for no reason.

However, he quickly suppressed this thought as soon as it arose. He didn't believe it; it was impossible. He wanted to end Ji Yunshuang's life with a single blow.

Unfortunately, he was restricted in his movements at the moment, making it difficult for him to even move, let alone assassinate Ji Yunshuang.

He could only shout angrily, "Don't spread these lies! Don't think you can fool me just because you have some kind of magic. She's not a deity at all; she's a monster. Don't be fooled by her, or she might conjure up a monster and eat you all!"

He shouted at the villagers, "Do you know how many innocent people she created have eaten? You're next!"

The villagers didn't believe his shouts. One villager spat in his direction, saying, "It really is Qi Gou. Those absurd rumors were spread by Qi Gou."

"Damn those Qi dogs! They killed so many of our people, caused us so much suffering, and yet they still lurk among us! Your Majesty, kill them!"

"Please, gods, use your divine powers to kill these bastards."

……

The villagers shouted, begging Ji Yunshuang to punish the assassins immediately.

Looking at the people who completely believed in Ji Yunshuang, Prince Rui felt as if a heavy stone had been placed on his heart.

He had long known that Ji Yunshuang had many followers among the people because of those miraculous rumors.

But hearing reports from subordinates is a completely different feeling from seeing it with your own eyes.

This is still the case even though it's within his jurisdiction.

In other parts of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who knows how many more people like him exist. He is currently outmatched by her in both military strength and reputation…

At that moment, he had a feeling that all was lost.

Perhaps her son wasn't bewitched by her, which is why he kept urging her to submit to her and avoid conflict...

He may have already seen through their current predicament, knowing that if they confronted him head-on, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock, which is why he kept trying to persuade him.

He squinted at Ji Yunshuang to see how she planned to deal with these people.

Ji Yunshuang did not intend to kill these people easily. She injected each of the assassins who came to kill her with a needle, rendering them incapacitated. Then she continued to have them interrogated about how they usually contacted King Qi Jing and who else King Qi Jing had planted in the Zhou Kingdom...

She didn't personally oversee these minor interrogations; she simply set up a barrier, left the interrogations to her subordinates, and then came to greet Prince Rui.

In the past, Prince Rui would have been unconvinced and would have put on airs.

But after experiencing this, he had figured it out.

Indeed, his son was right in some respects. He and Ji Yunshuang were definitely not suited to take military action.

The best option for the two is to coexist peacefully or even join forces.

Ji Yunshuang naturally noticed the change in Prince Rui's attitude.

In fact, she had already discovered the scoundrel hiding in the crowd, but deliberately did not deal with him.

The main reason was that she had anticipated that Prince Rui would come.

After all, rumors about her were spreading like wildfire, and he must be wondering if he was really a deity or some other kind of monster, as the rumors suggested.

Even if it involves some risk, he will find a way to confirm it personally.

She now wants to use her extra energy to investigate the Wu tribe and develop industry and agriculture, and does not want to fight against Prince Rui.

Moreover, both Prince Rui and Fu Ci are talented and capable of management.

If we could get them to submit to us and be used by us, that would be the best outcome.

The best way to win them over is to make them believe that she is a goddess, that they are no match for her, and that she is incapable of opposing them.

Earlier, Ji Yunshuang had been thinking about how to silently display her supernatural powers when they met, so as to achieve a deterrent effect.

The barrier at the entrance and her methods for dealing with enemies are one aspect. But that alone is not enough.

When Ji Yunshuang arrived at the courtyard, she did not invite them inside. Instead, she said that the house was simple and she hadn't prepared it in advance because she didn't know they would be coming. She felt embarrassed to use it to entertain guests, so she invited them to brew tea in the courtyard, which would be more rustic.

Prince Rui was still wary of Ji Yunshuang and was unwilling to go inside with her.

Although, as things stand, Ji Yunshuang's abilities are completely beyond his control, even in the courtyard, he might not be able to react in time to whatever Ji Yunshuang wants to do.

But having his own guards nearby in the courtyard made him feel more at ease.

However, although the flowers and plants in the yard were planted nicely, it was indeed very simple, with nothing else besides the flowers and plants.

Is she going to just leave them standing in the courtyard like this, and then have the servants bring out tables, chairs, and benches from the rooms?

In that case... it's really...

Just as he was thinking this, he saw Ji Yunshuang raise her hand, and instantly, a set of tables and chairs appeared in the courtyard.

These tables, chairs, and benches were all styles he had never seen before.

The table was a style he had never seen before, and so were the chairs.

In the blink of an eye, tables and chairs appeared in the courtyard. And they weren't just simple tables; they were also decorated with fresh flowers, delicate cups, fruits, and pastries.

The cup had a very unique design, one that he had never seen before.

Many of the fruits were varieties he had never seen before. The pastries, too, were exquisitely crafted and unlike anything he had ever tasted.

As a prince, he thought he had seen it all. But today, in this rural courtyard, his understanding was suddenly overturned.

The royal wealth he once enjoyed seemed insignificant compared to Ji Yunshuang's. And that wasn't all.

He watched helplessly as Ji Yunshuang, with just a few gestures, transformed the courtyard into a peculiar, fairyland-like space.

And many of the things there shocked him. Were those umbrellas overhead? What kind of umbrellas could be made so big?

Also, is the umbrella handle made of iron? It doesn't seem like it. Are the weapons used by her soldiers forged from this material?

What are those transparent things?

There was no fire on the table, so why was the water in the kettle boiling? Was it some kind of magic?

……

Prince Rui was shocked, but as a prince, he was able to remain calm and showed no shock on his face.

But the guards he brought all stared so wide their eyes almost popped out.

In fact, since arriving at Shuanghe Village today, many guards have been in a state of shock. What they didn't expect was that so many shocking things would happen, one after another, leaving them completely overwhelmed.

Seeing that the water had boiled, Ji Yunshuang picked up the kettle and personally brewed several cups of fragrant green tea for Prince Rui, saying, "Your Highness, please have some tea. Let's eat and chat at the same time."

Fu Ci quickly replied, "Yes, yes, we're all family. Let's eat and talk. Thank you for your hospitality, Junior Sister."

As he spoke, he quickly grabbed a strawberry and put it in his mouth.

It wasn't that he was particularly greedy; he just wanted to liven things up. He was worried that his father might have other ideas and upset his junior sister.

Prince Rui suppressed his complicated feelings, cupped his hands in greeting to Ji Yunshuang, and said, "Your Majesty is too kind. These matters can be handled by the servants."

Hearing his father's words, Fu Ci breathed a sigh of relief. Did his father acknowledge his junior sister's identity and heed his advice?

Will he break ties with his junior sister again?

He watched the two of them nervously.

"As Third Senior Brother said, we are all on the same side. It's nice for us to sit together and have afternoon tea. We don't need servants to wait on us over for such a small matter."

As Ji Yunshuang spoke, she placed a few sweet potatoes on the stove. After speaking, she leisurely sat down and took a sip of tea.

This tea is grown near the merit tree, and its taste is different from ordinary tea; it has a particularly fragrant aroma.

She took a sip and found it enjoyable.

Looking at her relaxed demeanor, Prince Rui couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration. She truly seemed like a celestial being, a born ruler…

He also picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"Excellent tea!" he exclaimed sincerely. Just a casual brew, and it tastes this good; the tea is truly exceptional.

“If Your Highness likes it, I’ll share some with you. I picked this tea myself, and it’s a small quantity. Once the new tea is ready, I’ll have someone send some more to Your Highness!” Ji Yunshuang smiled and used her telekinesis to move two cans of tea out of her spatial storage.

The jar was a Taobao find she made in a warehouse. It's a sealed jar specifically for storing tea, with excellent sealing properties and is quite exquisite.

Prince Rui's gaze was unconsciously drawn to the tin of tea, but he did not refuse. "Then I won't stand on ceremony with his junior sister. I have some tea, which is not as good as yours, but it is still quite interesting. I will have Zigu send some to you later."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Ji Yunshuang smiled and invited the two to eat fruit and pastries.

Besides strawberries, the fruits she brought out today included dragon fruit, blueberries, and pineapple.

These fruits don't exist in this era.

Prince Rui, inevitably curious, inquired about the names and origins of several fruits.

Ji Yunshuang introduced the names of the fruits to the two of them, how to eat them, and also shared some of her own little plans.

For example, the planned development in agriculture, industry, military, and other fields...