Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Afterwards, Su Qianrou went to the house across the street.

Before she could speak, Mu Jinchen said, "She's awake."

"I've kept Your Highness waiting."

"Greetings, Your Highness," all the officials present rose and bowed.

"No need for such formalities, gentlemen."

"We are discussing the establishment of an agricultural research institute. Now that the princess has arrived, let me explain it to you all in detail so that you can understand."

"Yes".

"The Academy of Agricultural Sciences, or Agricultural Research Institute in its full name, is, in layman's terms, a place that studies crops. However, because it lacks professional knowledge, it can only find people with sufficient experience in this field to participate in the research. Through various experiments, it aims to increase crop yields, find the optimal planting methods for crops, and introduce superior crops from foreign countries for cultivation, thereby enriching the variety of crops in our country and reducing the occurrence of disasters."

"In the plan written by the princess, there is a hybrid rice that is said to greatly increase rice yield, and it's true."

"Yes, but I don't understand this very well. I only know a little bit about it. Given the current conditions, it would be difficult to develop a scientific method. Therefore, my suggestion is to first introduce foreign crops for cultivation."

"I wonder how the princess learned about foreign crops."

"There is a golden house in books. I like to read books. I once read about it in a book when I was in Yangzhou, but I can't find that book now."

"Does Your Highness still remember the name of the book?"

"It was a miscellaneous book, without a name."

"What do you gentlemen think of the Princess's suggestion?" Mu Jinchen asked.

“Your Highness, I believe it is feasible,” Su Jing’an said first.

Zhang Qian echoed, "This measure is beneficial to the people's livelihood, and I also think it is worth a try."

"What do the other adults think?"

"This humble official has no objection."

"This humble official has no objection."

"In that case, this matter will be handled by the Ministry of Works, with the Ministry of Revenue providing full cooperation. Lord Zhang, Lord Su, please implement this matter as soon as possible."

"Yes".

Then, Mu Jinchen looked at Su Qianrou and asked, "Your Highness, you have made such a great contribution to Yunyue this time. Is there anything you would like?"

Su Qianrou knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I have no other request but to ask that you grant me one thing."

"What's the matter?"

"Send the second young lady of the Liu family, Liu Xinyue, to the Northwest to participate in the war."

“No, there has never been a woman in battle since ancient times. Your Highness’s actions are absolutely unacceptable,” said Censor Wang before Mu Jinchen could respond.

"The battlefield is a scene of flashing swords and flowing blood, extremely dangerous. A slight mistake can lead to death. The princess is sending a woman there, isn't that just causing trouble?"

"That's right, a frail little woman who can't even lift a knife, yet she still wants to go to the battlefield. If the people of the Western Regions see her, they'll think that Yunyue has no one left."

"What Lord Zhao said is absolutely right. Sending a woman to the battlefield is just making us a laughing stock."

"We in Yunyue have not yet reached the point where we need to send women to the battlefield."

"that is".

Even Su Jing'an said, "The princess's actions were indeed inappropriate."

"Alright, we'll discuss this later. Your Highness, you may go back now."

"Yes," Su Qianrou said and walked out.

Fengtian Hall

The next day, at the morning court session, Mu Jinchen called out, "Minister Li."

Li Zixuan immediately came out and replied, "Your humble servant is here."

"I hereby appoint you as the escort officer. You must transport all the sweet potatoes donated by the Princess to the Northwest. Once General Yang recovers Lanzhou and Liangzhou, distribute them to the people of both places immediately without fail."

"Yes".

"In addition, the matter of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences should be implemented as soon as possible. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask the Princess."

"Yes," Su Jing'an and Zhang Qian replied.

"Uncle, Aunt has made a great contribution by discovering sweet potatoes, such a high-yield and filling crop, and she deserves to be rewarded."

"Your Majesty is right. However, the Princess Consort does not wish for any reward. Instead, she hopes that Miss Liu can go to the battlefield. What do you gentlemen think?"

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable! How can we send a woman to the battlefield?"

"Women are too weak to even kill a chicken. Going to the battlefield is just courting death."

"It's one thing to be courting death, but I'm afraid it will drag others down and ruin everything."

“That’s right. Since ancient times, there has been no reason for women to go to the battlefield. Women should stay at home to support their husbands and raise their children, and manage the household. How can they go to the battlefield? This is against etiquette.”

"What Lord Qi said is absolutely right."

Therefore, all the adults objected, and no one agreed. Even Mu Xinchen and others disagreed, but they did not speak out to stop it.

Just then, a eunuch entered and said, "Your Majesty, the Regent and the Regent's Consort request an audience."

“宣”.

"Summon the Regent's Consort to the palace."

A moment later, Su Qianrou walked in and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"

"Please rise quickly, Your Majesty's Aunt."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Your Highness has arrived at the right time. The officials disagree with Miss Liu's participation in the war. What would Your Highness like to say?"

Before Su Qianrou could speak, the ministers said indignantly, "Your Highness, this is a place for court officials to discuss state affairs. How can we allow a woman like the Princess Consort to interfere here?"

"Your Highness, this is against the rules."

"Your Highness..."

"That's enough, it won't hurt to listen."

The ministers then fell silent.

Then, Su Qianrou spoke righteously and eloquently, with reason and evidence: "A hundred years ago, when the enemy invaded and besieged the city, it seemed that the country was about to be destroyed. It was the then Empress Qianxi who personally led the troops to meet the enemy. Recently, not only did she repel the enemy, but she also drove them out of the country. That is why Yunyue exists today. Also, thirty-four years ago, General Qin unfortunately died. At that time, the Japanese army was pressing in, and our army was in retreat. In the end, Princess Anning suppressed her grief and fought in place of her husband, turning the tide and preserving peace in the region. For this reason, she was given the title of Princess Anning by Emperor Taizu. You look down on women, but it was women who turned the tide and reversed the situation time and time again. May I ask you, gentlemen, where were you men at that time?"

The officials were speechless.

Then, Su Qianrou continued, "You always say that women are inferior to men. I would like to ask you gentlemen, in what way are women inferior to you? Are they less intelligent, less brave, or less patriotic? If we talk about bravery, Princess Anning is enough. If we talk about patriotism, Empress Qianxi is enough. As for intelligence, if women could also participate in the imperial examinations, could you guarantee that those present are you?" As she spoke, her gaze swept over the gentlemen, and then she said, "Do not value men over women. The poems on the platform bestowed upon us beautiful women have added to our charm. Only now do we believe that even heroes can be female."

As her words fell, the hall fell silent, the entire room utterly still.

Mu Zexuan whispered, "Uncle, Aunt is so amazing! She left all the ministers speechless."

Mu Jinchen did not respond. Looking at Su Qianrou, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up slightly, his eyes full of admiration and pride.