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When the couple returned home, Xiaowu explained the Empress Dowager's psychology to Cui Chang'an in detail.

He was stunned when he learned that the Empress Dowager wanted to gain a sense of security from him, as if she were being protected by a powerful person.

"I'm already married, how can I give her that sense of security?"

"If I really did have an affair with her as she thought, once it's discovered, both of us will be seized upon by the court officials and suffer eternal damnation!"

"At that point, forget about feeling safe; she'd be willing to risk her life!"

"This woman...this woman..."

His upbringing made him reluctant to use harsh language, but his disdain was evident in his words.

Xiao Wu then explained to him the "admiration for strength" in women, reminding him of the methods women usually use to lure him into their traps.

Cui Chang'an was as if a door to a new world had been opened for him; his pupils dilated in shock, and he was completely dumbfounded.

After finally waiting for Xiaowu to finish speaking, he hugged her tightly, still feeling lingering fear.

"My lady, how could other women be so stupid?"

Why are you so intelligent?

Xiao Wu was both amused and exasperated: "Can they compare to me?"

Our intelligence surpasses that of many people.

Speaking of this, Cui Chang'an became curious again: "Since you are so resourceful, why did you use such a simple and brutal method to suppress the rebellion before?"

He was referring to the incident where Xiao Wu used a mysterious weapon to kill the emperor's father-in-law and several others from a distance.

Xiao Wu was surprised, not expecting that this matter was still on Cui Chang'an's mind.

She thought for a moment and replied very seriously: "People always think that a resourceful person can take care of everything and will not leave any risks behind."

"But it's actually unnecessary."

"The so-called consideration of all aspects is a forced choice of the optimal solution when there is insufficient strength."

"If you can overwhelm them with strength, just overwhelm them directly."

"After all, none of us, including you, had any chance of getting that weapon."

"And I can leave at any time."

"Why should I ignore such a simple method and go through all the trouble of considering other people's feelings?"

Cui Chang'an: ...That makes a lot of sense.

A few days later, Cui Chang'an still met with the Empress Dowager once more in the Imperial Study.

The Empress Dowager was coming to see the Regent, so after discussing it with Cui Chang'an, Xiao Wu led the young emperor to the back hall to avoid the situation.

As expected, the Empress Dowager was dressed in a shocking manner, and as soon as she arrived, she looked aggrieved.

Cui Chang'an felt he should bring the Empress Dowager to her senses, so he righteously explained the necessity of "keeping his distance from the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager blushed furiously and said, "I...I never said I wanted to..."

Cui Chang'an nodded decisively: "This humble subject believes that it must be a misunderstanding of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager."

"In that case, let's keep our distance from now on."

“Every day after the Emperor finishes court, Eunuch Zhong will accompany the Golden Scale Guards to escort the Emperor back to the palace.”

"Your Majesty, I will not go to the inner palace."

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she flew into a rage and ran away in tears.

Cui Chang'an then sought praise: "How was my performance just now? Was it the kind of 'straight-ball crushing' you were talking about?"

Xiao Wu was very satisfied and nodded repeatedly: "You learn so fast."

Cui Chang'an's handling of this matter may seem reckless, but it actually helped him avoid a lot of trouble.

Women have pride after all; if you bring things up, she'll at least have some peace of mind for a while.

Xiao Wu doesn't interfere in court affairs, since that's Cui Chang'an's business. She only oversees the Golden Scale Guard and the safety of Cui Chang'an and the young emperor.

Once the political situation stabilized and the Golden Scale Guards were properly arranged, Xiao Wu was finally able to return to Earth and Tianwu timelines.

When she's with her siblings and parents, she exudes laziness.

It's so much more relaxing to be with family...

There's been a big discussion at home lately: whether Tianwu Time and Space needs to enter the industrial age.

What is an appropriate level of industrialization?
With the technological support of Canglan Time and Space, the technological progress of Earth Time and Space in recent years should make it easy to promote the technological development of Tianwu Time and Space.

But even though the five children are all grown up, the technology in Tianwu Time and Space has not developed.

Ultimately, it was because Fu Chen'an and his wife were hesitant. The current state of Canglan Time and Space served as a wake-up call for them.

If we allow technology to develop unchecked, will the final Tianwu Time-Space also become the next Earth Time-Space? Or even the Canglan Time-Space?

Massive species extinction, continued planetary warming, and continuous environmental degradation...

Furthermore, with the development of technology, are people becoming increasingly detached from social interaction and lacking a sense of social responsibility?

The current Tianwu Time-Space, Earth Time-Space, and Canglan Time-Space are like three stages of a civilization's development.

Past, present, and future.

Wangwang is the current Emperor of Tianwu. After careful consideration, he felt that Tianwu's technology should be developed.

For example, electric lights were made available in various prefectures and cities.

Solar photovoltaic systems do not cause much environmental damage, and even ordinary wealthy families can afford them.

This would allow wealthy families to avoid using oil lamps at night, increasing brightness and reducing the probability of fires.

This greatly benefited wealthy families and scholars.

After a busy day, they can have a brighter environment in the evening to socialize and read.

With electricity available in various places, the installation of surveillance equipment has become much simpler.

The people are now quite used to the surveillance equipment in the state capital and the capital.

In the city, if someone commits a crime or loses something, the first reaction is to check the surveillance footage.

Let's find out who came here and who committed the crime.

Other technologies, such as fingerprint and blood tests, are also becoming more familiar to the public.

Although the blood sample needed to be sent to the capital for testing, this little bit of trouble was nothing in the face of a real murder case...

With the solving of several cases and the capture of the real culprit, new technologies such as surveillance, blood testing, and fingerprint analysis have gained widespread recognition!
Crime rates in various states and prefectures have dropped significantly, and some people who used to do bad things under the cover of night have begun to restrain themselves.

Meanwhile, the landlords and wealthy people who used to prefer living in the countryside began to yearn for places like the prefecture.

Putting everything else aside, safety is the most important thing!

Housing and land prices in the state capital have started to skyrocket.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the imperial court launched a plan to renovate the old city and a plan to build a new city.

The old, winding streets of the city were demolished and rebuilt. The new streets are wide and flat, the new houses are all of a uniform style and different sizes, and they are all equipped with electric lights...

This is so cool!
Once it's built, then it'll be sold...

As one prefecture after another was transformed, the prefectures and the imperial court amassed huge fortunes, and wealthy people of all sizes were willing to spend money.

The former residents whose homes were demolished have also received new houses and are all very satisfied...

Wangwang asked Xiaowu, "Does your timeline need technological development?"

Xiao Wu shook her head: "No rush."

Cui Chang'an is just a regent, it's not his world, why should he worry about this?
She never forces a rescue; she simply provides direction and a path at crucial moments.

If the other party listens to advice and is willing to do it, she can give them a push.

He won't listen to advice? Just let him be...

Cui Chang'an indeed had no ambition to become emperor; his mind was solely focused on politics.

However, the Empress Dowager's fear grew stronger day by day.

As time went by, the young emperor's heart and eyes were filled with the regent and his wife.

He admired Cui Chang'an's wisdom and diligence, and also relied on Xiao Wu's powerful combat abilities to provide him with a sense of security.

Every day when he opens his eyes, all he wants to do is look for the Regent and his wife; he has no desire to stay by the Empress Dowager's side.

The child couldn't hide his emotions. He seemed willing to eat with his mother, but his constant glances at the door betrayed his true thoughts.

After hurriedly finishing his breakfast, he couldn't wait to run to the Imperial Study.

"Mother, I'm going to assist the Regent with state affairs..."

Seeing how quickly he moved around with his short legs, the Empress Dowager panicked: "Granny Hua, why is my son not close to me anymore?"

"Will he only recognize the Regent and his wife from now on?"

Does he consider them his parents?

"What should I do?" (End of Chapter)