Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

Three days later, in the Chang Le Palace, at the weaving workshop.

"Your Majesty, this spinning machine is truly wonderful to use. You only need to turn the handle on the side..."

It can operate on its own, and the fabric it spins is flawless; it's truly amazing.

Qingwen excitedly operated the spinning machine, and had been doing so for a full half hour.

With the yarn constantly brushing left and right by the shuttle, there is no need to manually switch the warp threads.

In just a short while, a brand new piece of silk was completed.

This was only because Qingwen was not familiar enough with the equipment; otherwise, the weaving efficiency would have been even higher.

Jiang Mengxuan was utterly astonished as she watched a piece of silk take shape in such a short time.

"Even the Jade Weaving Sect elders, renowned for their weaving skills, couldn't possibly achieve this level of efficiency, could they? This..."

She couldn't help but look at Shen Lang beside her, her eyes full of admiration and doting.

"Shen Lang, I believe what you said today. This spinning machine can indeed change the current situation of mulberry farmers. I am very satisfied."

"As long as Your Majesty is satisfied, I will deliver three hundred spinning machines in batches after the factory is built. Your Majesty can also take this opportunity to establish the Royal Trading Company."

"Ah."

Listening to Shen Lang's description, Jiang Mengxuan was quite certain that once the textile factory was established, it would definitely make money.

Even if it's just cotton cloth, you'll definitely make a fortune.

This Shen Lang is truly an extraordinary talent.

Two hours later, after the fifth piece of silk was completed, Jiang Mengxuan and Shen Lang left the weaving room with satisfaction.

Shen Lang, standing beside him, asked, "Your Majesty, please name this spinning machine."

Jiang Mengxuan said, "Let's call it Dream Loom. I hope that Great Chu will start with it and enter a brand new era."

"Okay, Your Majesty."

Shen Lang replied verbally, but thought to himself: You're really shameless, as if you're afraid others won't know that this spinning machine is yours, right?

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the Imperial Garden of the inner palace.

On a whim, Jiang Mengxuan said to Shen Lang, "Accompany me for a walk in the back garden. It's been a long time since I've been here."

"Uh, okay."

The Empress dismissed all her attendants and walked with Shen Lang in the imperial garden where spiritual flowers were in full bloom.

Along the Hundred Flowers Path, Jiang Mengxuan told Shen Lang about the origin and rarity of each flower and plant there.

Shen Lang obediently followed behind, looking at the sea of ​​flowers and calculating how much they were worth.

The two walked together for a while, and finally stopped in front of a sea of ​​ice flowers.

Jiang Mengxuan bent down and personally picked an ice flower, handing it to Shen Lang.

"Shen Lang, put this ice flower on my head."

Shen Lang quickly stepped back, cupped his hands, and replied, "Your Majesty is of inestimable worth; this humble servant dares not offend you."

Jiang Mengxuan laughed and said, "Still dare not offend me? Last time in the palace, you almost ruined my innocence. What else do you dare not do?"

Shen Lang was speechless. Wasn't he the one who fell for your trick back then?

After all, who would have thought that you, this cunning woman, would burn aphrodisiac incense in your own palace?

Moreover, I realized something was wrong and ran away, I didn't even touch you, how can you say that I'm trying to clear your name?

Damn it, forget it.

Either way, you're always right.

"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up, stop dawdling. I don't care, so what are you worried about?"

Jiang Mengxuan seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood today, and Shen Lang couldn't afford to spoil her mood at this time.

It's just wearing a flower in your hair, why are you so nervous?

So he stepped forward, took the silvery-glowing spirit flower, and slowly placed it on Jiang Mengxuan's head.

Jiang Mengxuan closed her eyes and felt the man's hand gently touch her hair.

After a gentle stroking, she felt a slight tightening on the left side of her hair.

"Alright, Your Majesty."

Jiang Mengxuan slowly opened her eyes and met Shen Lang's slightly infatuated gaze.

The moment their eyes met, it was as if an electric current struck their hearts simultaneously.

The even breathing rose and fell rhythmically, and time seemed to stand still for a moment.

The two were very close, but neither made the first move. They could sense a variety of complex emotions, such as greed and doting, in each other's eyes.

Before she knew it, a blush appeared on Jiang Mengxuan's cheeks.

As for Shen Lang, his ears were burning.

Neither of them noticed that they were closer than ever before.

"Uh, cough cough..."

Just as the atmosphere became somewhat ambiguous and feelings began to permeate the sea of ​​flowers, Shen Lang finally came to his senses, coughed awkwardly, and took two steps back.

"Your Majesty, if there's nothing else, I'll go take a look around the construction site."

The first factory building is almost finished, so we might be quite busy during this period, so…”

Jiang Mengxuan also came back to her senses from the ripples just now, feeling shy: she had just had a strange feeling that she wanted to kiss him.

Hearing Shen Lang say that, he closed his eyes briefly and changed the subject.

"By the way, I have prepared all the soldiers you requested. There are a total of 5,000 who meet the requirements, of which 353 are literate and educated, and the rest are young men who have just come of age (16 years old)."

Shen Lang was surprised: "So fast, only three days? Your Majesty, how did you manage to do that?"

Jiang Mengxuan retorted, "What? As the ruler of a country, can't I even recruit a few thousand people into the army?"

These people are currently resting in Shanglin Garden. I have already given instructions that you can take over at any time.

As for how you intend to train them, I will not interfere; it will be just as you said.

I am only waiting for the result; the process is up to you.

"Very well, I will go to Shanglin Garden now."

After performing the ceremony, Shen Lang immediately fled the Imperial Garden as if he were escaping.

The moment he put the flower in Jiang Mengxuan's hair, he was momentarily dazed, and when they looked into each other's eyes, his heart pounded.

"Is this what they call being moved?"

Shen Lang silently recited a phrase in his mind.

Then, it was rejected outright.

"Bullshit, how could a Sigma man so easily fall at the feet of a woman and become a lapdog?"

Moreover, she's an extremely ambitious woman; we mustn't be fooled by her appearance. We'll wait until we've fleeced her enough...

"I'm determined to have women on both sides and embark on the grand path of a harem!"

After self-hypnosis, Shen Lang regained his original intention and strode towards Shanglin Garden.

As for Jiang Mengxuan, she stood quietly in place, her gaze following Shen Lang's receding figure.

The incredibly intimate scene from earlier kept replaying in her mind, causing her heart to race and her cheeks to burn. She blushed again.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down: "What happened just now? I was actually a little afraid to look him in the eye. There's no reason for it."

Just as Jiang Mengxuan was lost in thought, Shu Yue rushed to her side with a nervous expression.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Young Master Shu has fallen ill."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mengxuan calmly asked, "Why did you suddenly fall ill?"

Shu Yue: "He was so exhausted from cooking for His Majesty that he fell ill."

Jiang Mengxuan's expression remained calm: "Tell him that he doesn't need to worry. Also, have a physician from the Imperial Hospital go and take a look. He should rest well for the next few days."

After saying that, he slowly walked out of the Imperial Garden.

Shu Yue immediately became anxious: "Your Majesty, don't you want to go and see him?"

Jiang Mengxuan stopped and turned around, her bright eyes fixed on Shu Yue.

Shu Yue quickly lowered her head, not daring to look directly at her.

"Go back and tell him to take good care of himself. I don't need him to take care of things here."

Leaving behind a message, Jiang Mengxuan continued walking out of the Imperial Garden.

Shu Yue gently bit her lower lip, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

……

The following morning, at Shanglin Garden.

"Get up, girls! The sun's already high in the sky, hurry up!"

Shen Lang rushed into the recruits' quarters and started shouting at the top of his lungs.

The new recruit, who was still fast asleep, was woken up and sat up straight with an innocent look on his face, looking at Shen Lang.

Shen Lang spread his arms wide and shouted, "Girls! Welcome to Hell! From today onwards, we will spend this unforgettable summer together!"

Let me introduce myself first. I am Shen Lang, and I will be your instructor starting today. Okay, that's the introduction. Now, let's get down to today's topic.

After he finished speaking, he took out an hourglass.

"I hope to see you all in the center of the Shanglinyuan training ground before the hourglass runs out."

It doesn't matter if anyone is late; you'll definitely experience my enthusiastic teaching style.

Alright, I won't bother you any longer. Let's cherish these 180 breaths, ladies.

After saying that, Shen Lang turned around and left, leaving everyone bewildered.