The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Just as Qin Yao entered the room, Yang Yu came out.

Qin Yao gave a perfunctory bow, and Yang Yu nodded before calmly leaving.

Liu Qingping ran quite fast and was already standing next to the Princess, diligently serving her tea.

Qin Yao walked over and knelt down without looking to the side.

"Qin Yao greets Your Highness the Eldest Princess!"

"No gift!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Qin Yao stood up and sat down to the side under the guidance of the nanny.

The eldest princess took a sip of tea before looking at Qin Yao:

"You brought this jade pendant over; it seems this matter is quite significant. Tell me about it?"

"Your Highness the Eldest Princess..." Qin Yao stood up, about to bow, but was stopped by the Eldest Princess raising her hand.

"Alright! No need for all this formality, just get to the point!"

Qin Yao sat back down.

"Your Highness, I wish to apply to the government to obtain the qualification of a female household..."

Qin Yao slowly explained her difficulties.

She had no intention of finding a man to rely on, nor did she want the family business that her father had worked so hard to maintain and develop to fall into the hands of others.

The future is uncertain, but for now, she just wants to protect her family business.

After Qin Yao finished speaking, she waited quietly for the Princess to speak.

After putting down her teacup, the princess fell into deep thought, while Liu Qingping watched anxiously from the side, not daring to urge her.

After a long while, the eldest princess finally sighed.

Qin Yao thought the matter was difficult to handle, so she hurriedly tried to find a solution.

"Qin Yao knows this is somewhat difficult, but..."

"Princess Mother..."

Liu Qingping also wanted to offer some advice.

The eldest princess glanced at the two of them and said calmly:

"What's so difficult about that! I was just thinking about myself!"

If she had had the courage back then, she would never have ended up in such a passive situation.

"You! Very good!" The eldest princess looked at Qin Yao with great admiration.

"You have courage, ideas, and determination. Don't worry! I'll take care of the household registration matter. Just wait at home!"

Qin Yao didn't know how to describe her feelings. The eldest princess was a well-known person of principle, and she had come here at this time with the intention of taking advantage of the "fellow villager" relationship, hoping that she could help her.

Unexpectedly, she admired her own courage even more.

Qin Yao stood up excitedly, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

The gift of gifts was definitely not enough, so Qin Yao knelt down and kowtowed heavily.

With the princess's words, she would no longer be subject to anyone's control and could manage her business with peace of mind, without anyone daring to object.

"Get up! If there's nothing else, you can leave! I'm tired too."

Qin Yao dared not disturb her, so she thanked him again and then took her leave.

Liu Qingping also followed out in small steps.

Congratulations, Sister Qin, on achieving your wish!

"Thank you!" Qin Yao truly felt that Liu Qingping was like her lucky star.

Meeting her was accidental, and becoming friends was also accidental, but what Liu Qingping gave her was far more than what she gave Liu Qingping.

"Why are you thanking me? Didn't you just thank the princess's mother? Besides, I didn't help much," Liu Qingping said embarrassedly.

She wanted to speak up, but before she could, her mother, the princess, agreed.

She didn't do anything, so how could she possibly ask for a thank you?

"Because of you, I met the princess; because of you, the princess thinks highly of me. Therefore, I should thank you."

Liu Qingping didn't quite understand, but she didn't refuse Qin Yao's thanks again.

She didn't return until she had seen Qin Yao onto the carriage.

The eldest princess's courtyard.

The nanny helped her into the room, where the princess rested against a soft cushion.

Seeing that the princess's expression was no different, the nanny carefully spoke.

"Why is Your Highness helping Qin Yao? It won't do you any good for what you're trying to do!"

Not only is it not beneficial, it's actually a bad thing, causing a lot of trouble.

The eldest princess raised her hand and rubbed her temples, disagreeing with the nanny's question.

“Qian Xin, if it were someone else, would you think he would be of use to me? Putting aside her status as a woman, just considering her relationship with Qing Ping, there will only be benefits for her in the future.”

"Besides, it's just dealing with a few old scoundrels, it's not that difficult!"

Compared to the benefits Qin Yao could bring, these were insignificant matters.

"Your Highness has considered everything very well!" the nanny replied respectfully.

Thinking of something, the princess opened her eyes.

"Has Yang Luo and the others sent any news back?"

The old woman shook her head. "Not yet. Perhaps things have taken a turn for the better, and they won't be using the military anymore!"

"It's best not to use it. The south is prosperous. If we can stay, we should!"

The princess continued to rub her throbbing temples with her eyes closed.

How long has the North been stable? Now trouble has broken out in the South.

Her brother sat high in the court all day, but he didn't really care about managing affairs.

As long as there are no enemy troops at the gates, life will always be peaceful and prosperous.

Even when the messages are delivered to his desk, he may not review them for several days.

I wonder what the late emperor saw in him!

If it weren't for the eunuch's reminder, the only purpose of this secret letter would probably be to prove that the soldiers at the front had not neglected their duties.

The eldest princess was in a real bind. She wasn't one to meddle, but with such an unreliable emperor, she was now forced to take charge.

The old nanny skillfully stepped forward to give her a massage, saying, "Your Highness, please rest assured, I believe the Prince and the Crown Prince will bring back good news."

The princess took a deep breath and slowly relaxed.

I hope so.

……

Heading south at this time.

The peace talks went very smoothly.

The leader of the riot accepted the advice of Yu Zhi and the others, surrendered, and followed them back to the capital to await their fate.

The remaining people immediately returned to their hometowns and registered one by one. The government opened the granaries and distributed grain, and the Qin family's businesses responded one after another, sending cartloads of grain, seeds, and clothing.

With supplies secured, the people trusted the words of the county magistrates even more, and spread the word far and wide. In less than half a month, everyone was settled.

The southward-bound tribes returned to their previous peaceful state.

The matter was resolved, and several county magistrates jointly submitted a petition to the emperor.

Meanwhile, the Third Prince and Yang Jinghong, along with their personal guards, escorted the prisoners back the way they came.

Throughout the journey, Yang Jinghong lamented that he had no opportunity to use his heroic talents.

When he complained for the 101st time, the Third Prince finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"You've been keeping your release a secret from the higher-ups. Even if you're hailed as a hero, you'll be an unsung hero!"

Yang Jinghong immediately retorted.

"How can that be the same! It has always been my dream to be able to show my skills!"

He was sent away at a young age, and studying to pass the imperial examinations was his mission.

But he longed to soar over the frontier, to fight alongside his father and brothers on the battlefield, and to die on the battlefield.

What a rare opportunity this is.

Even though it's just a literary contest, it's still an honor!

Just as he was getting excited and ready to make a big splash, he inexplicably opened the letter Qin Yao had given him.

It was supposed to be given to Magistrate Yu's wife, but after this bloody battle, it's uncertain whether it can still be delivered, and it's not impossible that it might be lost.

Okay, he admits, he'd rather know the truth.

He figured he'd read it first, and if anything came up, he'd pass it on; if it wasn't lost, he'd give it to the sender, as long as writing a letter was normal.

It turns out it would have been better if we hadn't looked at it.

Upon closer inspection, it was clear that the plan had to be changed.

This letter eventually ended up in the hands of the Third Prince.

He didn't say anything, and Yang Jinghong didn't ask either.

The two tacitly changed their plans and worked through the night to ascertain Yu Zhi's situation, which led to a peaceful resolution through negotiations.

As for Qin Yao...

Yang Jinghong decided to play dead... He knew nothing!