Bound to the Multiverse Restaurant, I'm now the darling of my staff.

Chu Lingyao's thoughts were tangled like a mess of yarn, both shocked by the bold proposal and secretly excited by the possibility.

“But, sister…” Chu Lingyao’s voice trembled slightly, “those ministers won’t agree, and what about the people of the world…”

Chu Ze stared at her intently, his gaze serious.

“Lingyao, becoming an empress will be an extremely difficult process, and you will face countless oppositions and obstacles. Your brother believes you can do it, but I also hope you will think it over carefully.”

Chu Ze couldn't help but think of Blue Star, where women could not only show their faces in public, but also freely enroll in schools and even make a name for themselves in various industries. There were even female generals, who were in no way inferior to men.

In that world of gender equality, Chu Ze's worldview was shattered and reshaped several times.

He knew that outdated ideas were not insurmountable and that Beiyuan should also have a new look.

Wen Nuan also took the little girl's hand and looked at her with firm eyes, "Ling Yao, it is precisely because it is difficult that it is all the more meaningful."

"Think about it, once you succeed, you will open up a completely new path for the women of Beiyuan, giving them the opportunity to display their talents and realize their ambitions."

“You are already stronger than many men, so why belittle yourself? If anyone says that women are inferior to men, I will show them what it means for women to hold up half the sky.”

Warmth is not a feminist, but she firmly believes that everyone should have an equal opportunity to express themselves.

In her opinion, Chu Lingyao is so outstanding that she should not be bound by her gender.

If the environment were different, such an outstanding girl would have already shone brightly in some field!

She realized that Chu Ze really didn't want to stay here and continue being an emperor, but she knew that if she let him just leave Bei Yuan in this mess, he certainly wouldn't feel at ease.

Chu Lingyao felt her blood boil at Wen Nuan's words, and all her worries and hesitations seemed to vanish in that instant.

She raised her head, her eyes shining with determination. "Sister, brother, I've made up my mind. I'm willing to give it a try! Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I will never back down."

Chu Ze smiled with relief, "Alright, don't worry, your brother won't be leaving so soon. During this time, I will teach you everything I can. How much you can understand depends on yourself."

Hearing this, Chu Lingyao relaxed a little, her face showing anticipation and determination for the future.

Chu Lingyao clenched her fist. "Yes, I will work hard. I want to make Beiyuan the most powerful country on this continent! I want the women of Beiyuan to stand tall and realize their ideals and ambitions just like the men!"

From that day on, Chu Ze temporarily returned to the imperial court.

Knowing he would soon be leaving, he disregarded the court officials' attempts to persuade him to stay and their objections, and began to intensively teach Chu Lingyao the ways of governing the country.

He took her to the morning court session, letting her listen to the ministers' memorials and disputes from behind the beaded curtain. After the court session, he would analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each side's viewpoints in detail, teaching her how to weigh the situation and understand people's hearts.

To express her gratitude for Wen Nuan's guidance, Chu Lingyao devoted her spare time to promoting the restaurant.

With the Emperor and Princess both speaking up, regardless of whether the restaurant was good or not, many prominent families responded and brought their families to patronize it.

In addition, the taste and quality of the food in the restaurant were impeccable, and even nobles who were used to eating delicacies could not find fault with it.

In no time, the warm restaurant became a bustling success, with customers thronging the doors.

Behind the excitement, Chu Lingyao did not forget her mission.

Under Chu Ze's tutelage, she made rapid progress and her insight into the political situation at court became increasingly keen.

Occasionally, when Chu Lingyao had free time to come to the restaurant, Wen Nuan would take the opportunity to use her modern knowledge to plan a future development blueprint for Chu Lingyao as a woman.

They secretly contacted insightful people in various parts of Beiyuan to prepare for the establishment of a women's chamber of commerce and encourage women to participate in business activities.

However, the plan was met with strong opposition from conservative ministers as soon as it was implemented.

The Minister of Personnel, who was in charge, directly challenged the emperor in court, saying, "Your Majesty, since ancient times, it has been believed that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. How can a woman participate in politics and engage in business? This is outrageous! This is a violation of ancestral rules!"

Chu Ze remained calm and composed as he retorted, "Ancestral rules are not immutable. Now, Beiyuan is beset by internal and external troubles and needs to recruit talented people. There are many intelligent women among us, so why can't they be used by the country?"

The very few young ministers who supported Chu Lingyao followed suit.

However, the conservatives remained relentless, creating a tense atmosphere in the court and forcing the reforms to a standstill.

Just when Wen Nuan was at a loss, an unexpected change occurred.

On this day, Chu Ze took Chu Lingyao to court as usual when an urgent report came that the neighboring country's army was pressing in, advancing with unstoppable momentum, and would be at the city gates in less than three days.

It turned out that they had heard that the supposedly dead King of Beiyuan had inexplicably returned, and they were completely panicked after finally escaping the nightmare suppressed by Chu Ze.

However, after two years of devastation, the Northern Abyss's national strength is far from what it used to be, and the morale of its army is low.

The neighboring country saw this clearly and believed that it could not give Beiyuan any breathing time. Now was their best and last chance.

Chu Ze pointed at the noses of those court officials and unleashed a torrent of anger.

"You only received the news when the enemy was already at the gates. I think you have been too negligent. No wonder Beiyuan is getting worse day by day!"

For a time, the imperial court was in complete chaos.

The conservative ministers turned pale with fright. Just moments before they had vehemently opposed the reforms, but now all they knew was to advocate for peace. Some even suggested offering up the princess to ensure temporary safety.

Chu Lingyao trembled with anger. She stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the crowd with piercing intensity, and spoke loudly.

"Surrender? That's the act of a coward! You think you can exchange me for your peace? Absolutely not! Although Beiyuan has suffered many hardships, it still has passionate sons and daughters. I am willing to lead the army to fight the enemy and fight to the death!"

Chu Ze felt gratified seeing his sister's determined look.

He knew the situation was dangerous, but he also understood that Chu Lingyao's determination was unwavering.

They understand even more clearly that this is both a crisis and an opportunity for them.

If they win this battle, Chu Lingyao's prestige will soar, and her path of reform will be smooth and unimpeded.

Chu Ze handed the tiger tally to Chu Lingyao, his gaze firm and full of trust.

"Lingyao, your brother believes you can defeat the enemy and protect Beiyuan. This tiger tally is a symbol of power and a responsibility. The soldiers of Beiyuan are under your command. Be careful in everything you do."

He could have easily taken matters into his own hands, and the problem would have been solved much faster.

But Chu Ze understood that this was Chu Lingyao's opportunity, a chance for her to prove herself in front of everyone.

Only in this way can we truly break down those outdated ideas and pave the way for change in Beiyuan.

Chu Lingyao gripped the tiger tally tightly with both hands, nodded solemnly, and her eyes revealed a resolute determination to die for her cause.

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Three days is far too short; even if troops are mobilized immediately, three days is still not enough.

The garrison in the capital was only a fraction of the enemy's strength.

Therefore, as the great battle was about to begin, the entire capital was filled with a sense of unease and panic.

Many people fled before the war even began, and even many ministers arranged for their families and relatives to escape.

In addition, the food at the Warm Restaurant was unexpectedly discovered to have extremely strong healing effects the day before the battle began.

The incident began when a young nobleman broke his leg while riding a horse, but after eating at a restaurant, his leg was healed in less than an hour.

The young master was greatly surprised, and after telling his friends, the news quickly spread throughout the entire capital.

The amazing food and the mysterious owner, whose origins are unknown, have shrouded the entire restaurant in mystery.

Wen Nuan was also wondering why the food in this world didn't have any special effects, but she never expected it to end like this.

Chu Lingyao was overjoyed upon hearing the news. To verify the true effects of the food, she led the skeptical ministers to the restaurant.

Just then, the young master who had broken his leg came to eat again. His lively and energetic appearance left the ministers speechless.

"My lords, do you believe me now? This food truly has miraculous healing effects." Chu Lingyao looked at the ministers, whose faces were full of suspicion.

To completely convince the ministers, Chu Lingyao had an injured hunting dog brought in.

The hound was covered in wounds, the most serious one being on its abdomen, deep enough to expose the bone.

In full view of everyone, he fed the hunting dogs the restaurant's food.

Before long, the hound's bleeding wounds began to heal, and it was soon able to get up and run.

"This...this is simply unbelievable!" a minister exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"Such miraculous effects, if used on the battlefield, would surely boost morale and enhance combat effectiveness." Another minister also became excited.

Chu Lingyao immediately placed a huge order at the restaurant in the name of the imperial court.

Because the restaurant was located close to the city gate, Chu Lingyao, after discussing it with Wen Nuan, decided to make it the rear base during the war.

When the two sides clash, there will definitely be many wounded, who will be sent directly to the restaurant.

Once the wounded eat the food at the restaurant, they can immediately be fully healed and rejoin the battle.

In this way, the original disadvantage in numbers was immediately reduced by a large margin.

Some ministers who had initially opposed the war changed their attitudes and began to actively offer advice and strategies for the war effort.

They realized that this magical meal might be the key to Bei Yuan turning the tide.

On the eve of the battle, Wen Nuan sat restlessly in the hall, her eyes filled with worry.

Ludwig walked over with a cup of hot tea and placed it beside her, his voice gentle, "Worried about tomorrow's big battle?"

After thanking her warmly, Wen Nuan picked up the hot tea, took a small sip, and said slowly, "Yes, there are no eyes on the battlefield, and too many variables. I still can't help but worry."

With the great battle imminent, Chu Ze simply stayed in the palace to discuss matters for tomorrow's battle, instead of returning to the restaurant.

Hall also came over and sat down opposite her, comforting her, "Don't worry, I don't think that princess is a simple person, and with Chu Ze assisting her, nothing will happen."

Wen Nuan frowned. If their spiritual power hadn't been suppressed, this battle could have ended in a matter of seconds.

But now, although they are still much stronger than ordinary people after losing their spiritual power, they are still no match for the many hands that can fight against them.

Even if I wanted to help, there was only so much I could do.

Wen Nuan frowned; she had already guessed what the mission concerning Chu Ze's wish was.

It's simply that he's worried about Beiyuan and hopes that Beiyuan will prosper and its people will live in peace and happiness after he leaves.

Now, with the neighboring country's army pressing in, this is the enormous crisis facing Beiyuan.

If we cannot successfully repel the foreign enemy, everything will be in vain, Chu Ze's wish will not be fulfilled, and the mission will not be completed.

But actually, Wen Nuan wasn't that concerned about the mission; she just wanted to help Chu Ze achieve his wish as his friend.

"If only I still had my spiritual power..."

Wen Nuan lowered her eyes in thought, her pupils darting around, wondering if asking Xiao Liu for help would work? Even if it would only restore her spiritual power temporarily.

"Whatever you're thinking, get rid of it as soon as possible."

Xuanxiao, who was sitting to the side sipping tea, didn't even look up, his tone carrying a warning.

Wen Nuan gave an embarrassed smile. "Master, I was just thinking about what to eat for breakfast tomorrow..."

His expression practically screamed "I'm guilty!"

Xuanxiao finally looked up, his gaze piercing as he looked at Wen Nuan. "Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? How long have you been recovering? Do you think you have nine lives?"

Seeing that her little scheme had been exposed, Wen Nuan sighed helplessly, "I know, I'm just too worried. Bei Yuan's situation is too critical right now, and Chu Ze and Ling Yao must be under a lot of pressure."

Moreover, she genuinely liked Chu Lingyao, especially considering she was a woman living in a feudal era.

Chu Lingyao possesses courage and ambition far exceeding that of ordinary people, making it hard not to admire her.

Warmth sincerely hopes that she can realize her dream, break the old pattern of Beiyuan, and write a legendary story.

"Even if they can handle tomorrow's battle, it will still be very difficult for Lingyao to completely secure that position."

She has also seen in the past few days that some senior ministers, and even many ordinary people, oppose Lingyao's rise to power.

Those people were the most stubborn and inflexible; the things they said made Wen Nuan furious just listening to them.

But they don't have much time left here. Once Chu Ze leaves, Beiyuan will most likely fall into a new round of turmoil.

Wen Nuan knew that the victory of a single war was far from enough to change the deep-rooted outdated ideas of the feudal dynasty.

"If only there were a way to solve this problem once and for all..."

Looking at the girl's worried face, Ludwig frowned involuntarily, and after thinking for a moment, he made a suggestion.

"This problem can be difficult or simple. Find the common ground among these people, such as what they fear or believe most, and you can easily break through their defenses."

Every human being has things they fear or are afraid of.

Upon hearing this, Wen Nuan began to ponder, "What I fear most..."

Then a sudden inspiration struck me.

“Yes! The reason these people resist women in power is largely because they are deeply bound by ancestral rules and traditional ideas. So, can we start from this point and find some ‘evidence’ that can break their inherent perceptions?”

Hall nodded in agreement, "That's a good idea. If we make good use of it, we might get some unexpected results."

With a quick glance around, Wen Nuan made up her mind, pushed herself up on the table, and stood up, making a loud and boisterous noise.

"It's late, go to sleep. There's a big battle tomorrow, we'll be busy!"

After saying that, he turned around and ran away.

The remaining three exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly.

"I guarantee she's definitely not thinking anything good."

Hall shrugged and said with an air of certainty.

Ludwig smiled. "Nuan Nuan will know what she's doing."

Xuanxiao snorted coldly, "Keep a close eye on her tomorrow. If she acts rashly, knock her out and take her away."

"...Understood, Immortal Venerable."