Chapter 136 Proclaiming to the World

After their conversation, Fifth Princess Xiao Shuning was completely stunned.

Even though her Fifth Sister was right in front of her, the other person felt so 'unfamiliar'.

Clever schemes followed one after another, all interlocking, having accounted for almost every possibility.

The most important noble families and wealthy merchants, in particular, had fallen into the trap without even realizing it.

They were swept along in the predetermined direction, and they were even 'willing' to do so.

"What's wrong? Is there something I didn't explain clearly?" Xiao Qingzhu tilted her head slightly, her face showing a hint of confusion.

"No, you explained it very clearly. I'm just feeling a bit emotional that you... have grown up, Fifth Sister." Fifth Princess Xiao Shuning shook her head.

"I'm just repeating the wisdom of others." Xiao Qingzhu looked at Mu An beside her and said modestly.

This was not an empty statement.

Since being by Mu An's side, she had seen a wondrous object called a 'tablet', which recorded five thousand years of history from another world.

Many of the problems their imperial court was currently facing were recorded within it, and the ancients had already provided different answers. Even from the perspective of modern people, there were new responses to past problems. It was no exaggeration for Xiao Qingzhu to say she was 'standing on the shoulders of giants'.

There is a saying: the more ignorant one is, the more one learns; the more one learns, the more one realizes one's ignorance.

Recently, she had been diligently studying the many documents recorded on it and felt she had gained a great deal.

And through day and night of accumulation, she was able to perform a feat of brilliance today.

"Fifth Sister, you have found a good husband." Fifth Princess Xiao Shuning couldn't help but sigh with emotion again.

Compared to princesses like them who could not decide their own marriages, Xiao Qingzhu was far, far more fortunate and happy.

It truly made one feel envious!

"I... I think so too." Xiao Qingzhu's pretty face flushed slightly, and she did not dare to look into Mu An's eyes.

Having stayed for so long, Fifth Princess Xiao Shuning prepared to stand up and take her leave.

Her goal today was merely to win over Mu An, this Immortal Master.

The invitation she sent last time had vanished like a stone into the sea, so she had no choice but to visit in person. The recent martial arts competition had once again verified the immense value brought by his strength; she feared that before long, it would attract officials to scramble to take sides and visit him one after another.

As for the so-called refugee problem, it was just an 'excuse' she had mentioned in passing, and she hadn't expected to actually receive a solution.

However, Xiao Qingzhu's performance was truly stunning; in just a few words, she had resolved the troublesome issue that had given her a headache for days.

Before the other party left, Xiao Qingzhu added a reminder.

"Oh, by the way, actively raising grain prices will inevitably lead to unprovoked scolding and pressure from many sides. I hope you are mentally prepared for this, Fifth Sister."

Fifth Princess Xiao Shuning waved her hand, her Phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, and she said dismissively.

"It doesn't matter. My reputation in the imperial court wasn't very good to begin with."

"As for outside the court, time will prove that I am right."

Before stepping over the threshold, she paused and said earnestly.

"I owe you both a favor this time."

The person had left, but the tea had not yet cooled; wisps of hot steam slowly rose.

Mu An stretched, and although he had nothing to do throughout the whole process and only sat to the side eating fruit, he inexplicably felt a bit tired.

As expected, he really wasn't suited for things that required too much brainpower.

"What did that cheap father-in-law of mine call you over to talk about?"

"Nothing much, just asking about your background, and also asking me to gradually start managing the Tower of Demon Suppression and other matters."

With no outsiders present, Xiao Qingzhu's expression relaxed quite a bit, and she no longer needed to keep her nerves tightly wound.

As for Mu An's question, she answered without much thought.

On one hand, it was trust; on the other hand, she felt there was nothing to hide about something that would be made public sooner or later.

After a pause, the young girl lowered her eyelashes, her eyes flickering slightly, and she said truthfully.

"And... and also, the Emperor is preparing to proclaim our engagement to the world!"

Mu An: ?