Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 416 We are willing
Could Jiuque have been plagiarized?

Yes, Chunyu Shuang never even considered that Jiu Que had plagiarized someone else.

In contrast, Jiu Que remained remarkably calm.

"Judging from what this gentleman has said, this penicillin seems quite potent. However, seeing is believing, so I wonder if the academy could allow us laypeople to witness the effects of this penicillin?"

Correct!
Chunyu Shuang was practically bursting with admiration. Even if the people from the academy lauded this so-called penicillin to the skies, it would be useless if it had no real effect. Fortunately, the person opposite her had no ill intentions. After hearing this, she slapped her forehead, thinking how stupid she was for not even thinking of this. She then excitedly led Jiu Que and the other two into the room behind her.

Before this, Chunyu Shuang thought she was a well-traveled person, but when she actually saw the whole room, she couldn't help but widen her eyes. The reason was that the room gave her an indescribable feeling of strangeness. As far as the eye could see, it was filled with such crystal clear glass. Moreover, instead of making the glass into the shape of a teacup, it was made into some random things of different sizes, and some thin ones that were only the thickness of two fingers. What was the use of these things?

Moreover, the few scattered people standing inside were all wearing white coats, their faces covered with thick cloth, and carrying strange white objects in their hands. These people, who had been cheering and jumping around a table, readily agreed upon seeing the newcomers and hearing their requests, and someone quickly brought out an injured rabbit.

The rabbit's wound was clearly festering, oozing pus and barely clinging to life. One of them used a glass instrument with a fine needle to extract a small amount of the liquid, then precisely inserted it into the rabbit's body. Watching the liquid gradually diminish, Chunyu Shuang felt cold sweat pouring down her body. Everything before her eyes felt beyond her comprehension; with her knowledge accumulated over the past 20 years, the scene seemed like a dream.

Of course, although it was said to be a miraculous medicine, it wouldn't have an immediate effect when injected into a rabbit. Therefore, after witnessing the rabbit being placed into a completely transparent glass container and having some fresh grass leaves added, Jiu Que and the others were led by Wu Hui to visit other places.

What they saw next completely overturned their previous worldview. They saw enormous windmills taller than houses, their massive iron hammers, propelled by water power, slamming into blocks of iron with a clang, easily forging impurities from inferior pig iron. This was true steel forging through tempering!

The moment Chunyu Shuang saw this giant windmill, she didn't think about its immense power, but rather how fast it could forge pig iron in the time it takes to burn an incense stick. If all of that speed were used to forge weapons, how many weapons could be produced!

Even with Chunyu Shuang's knowledge, she broke out in a cold sweat at this moment.

Good heavens! This is beyond human imagination! Even a seasoned master craftsman needs half a day to forge a single iron sword. Yet that giant windmill just now forged an iron sword in less than a tenth of that time!

Such a thing must never fall into the hands of the enemy; it must be firmly held by the imperial court. He simply couldn't imagine what the outcome of the war might have been if the steppe people had known about and utilized such a miraculous device before the war began.

Chunyu Shuang's lips turned white with nervousness, but when she looked back, she found that Jiu Que was actually showing a satisfied smile, which made her furious.

What's there to be happy about seeing something like this? Wait a minute! Chunyu Shuang suddenly realized that Wu Hui's attitude today had already explained everything. They were willing to join the Nine Palaces Sect, which meant that these magical things all belonged to the Nine Palaces Sect. Thinking of this, Chunyu Shuang immediately stopped being anxious and angry. Since these things ultimately belonged to the Nine Palaces Sect, what was there for her to worry about?
So much so that later we saw those enormous spinning wheels, taller than three-story buildings, and seeders that could sow several rows at once…

She wouldn't be surprised anymore.

After everyone had looked around at the things that could be displayed openly, Jiu Que also showed a satisfied smile.

"Your esteemed academy truly embodies the wonders of heaven and earth, having researched so many things beneficial to the nation and its people. I am truly impressed. Now is precisely the time when the Great Jing needs talents like you. I wonder if any of you would be willing to join the court and serve the Great Jing?"

I thought the atmosphere had been built up to this point, and the matter wasn't quite settled yet, but to my surprise, the people on the other side shook their heads. They actually shook their heads!
Chunyu Shuang's eyes instantly turned cold. She was no saint; if so many highly destructive weapons fell into enemy hands, it would be a huge blow to Da Jing. Rather than lamenting the outcome then, it was better to nip the danger in the bud!

However, Wu Hui's next words quickly dispelled her doubts. The manager, who had just seemed so reliable, now had a shy blush on her face. And this blush was clearly directed at Ying Jiu Que.

“Your Highness, we have long admired your prestige and are willing to serve you. But does joining the court mean we can no longer serve you? We are unwilling to do so.”

"So that's what it is," Jiu Que's expression softened considerably. Considering the current situation in the court, it was indeed not appropriate to introduce them to the court at this time. He decided to simply invite them to temporarily serve as his subordinates.

"My situation in the court is currently quite unfavorable. It may not be as smooth sailing as you all imagine. I wonder if you mind? If you do mind, I can introduce you to my father. My father values ​​talent very much. If he sees these powerful military and national weapons that you have created, he will certainly be willing to offer you the highest honors to serve in the court."

"Then there's no need. The only person we admire is His Highness the Prince, and we are only willing to work for His Highness!"

Seeing how determined the other party was, Jiu Que didn't dare to persuade her any further. Besides, she had come to Chaoyan Academy specifically to find suitable subordinates.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. I just saw you students studying woodworking at the Agricultural Academy. Coincidentally, I'm currently looking for people to research a new generation of farming tools and higher-yield grain seeds. Also, I'm currently preparing to establish a medical school that gathers the expertise of all the doctors in the land, as well as a machine capable of mass printing... I wonder if any of you could lend me a hand?"

Wu Hui, along with the deans of the various academies who had gathered together, solemnly bowed to Ying Jiu Que and answered in unison.

"We are willing—"