The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

This method... why does it seem so familiar?

The King of Wu's face turned ashen, his teeth grinding together so hard that each word was forced out from between them: "What do you want?"

"Let me think about it." Qi Zhiyu tapped her fingers lightly on the table, deep in thought.

"What else do you have?" Qi Zhiyu muttered to herself.

"My dad has taken over all the things you were in charge of and is doing them for you."

The veins on the King of Wu's forehead bulged.

What do you mean by doing it for him?

Doesn't he want Prince Rui to do it for him?

He could have done those things himself!

Prince Rui took his job, and Qi Zhiyu got the better deal here but is still acting innocent.

This is absolutely outrageous!

"If you ask me for gold or silver... sigh, I'm not that greedy!" Qi Zhiyu sighed with difficulty.

Everyone: "..."

What was the princess just saying?

She is not a greedy person?

How could she possibly say that?

Huh?

Grand Secretary Zhang turned to look at Emperor Kangwu.

Emperor Kangwu stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes full of approving praise.

Grand Secretary Zhang: "..."

He shouldn't have had any expectations of His Majesty.

He didn't even want to look at Prince Rui's side anymore, to avoid hurting his eyes.

"I've heard that the King of Wu knows some medicine merchants and obtains medicinal herbs from them," Qi Zhiyu said with a smile as she looked at the King of Wu.

"Give me that channel."

King Wu gritted his teeth, calmed himself down, and then said, "Chen'an, you're joking."

"Those pharmaceutical companies' distribution channels are not with me."

"The Earl of Yongning is from a family of physicians. The wound medicines they developed were supplied to the soldiers of Da Rui. I also came across a good channel by chance."

"But I had already given this channel to the Yongning Marquis's Mansion."

"Over the years, the wound medicines for the soldiers of Da Rui have always been made by the Yongning Marquis's Mansion."

At this point, King Wu looked at the Earl of Yongning sitting to the side, his face filled with gratitude and a smile: "It is thanks to the Earl of Yongning's family that such good medicine was provided to alleviate the pain of my soldiers from Da Rui."

The Earl of Yongning rose, cupped his hands, and said, "Serving the court is my duty."

Qi Zhiyu chuckled and said, "King Wu, is this really funny?"

The King of Wu looked at Qi Zhiyu with puzzlement: "Chen'an, what do you mean by this?"

"Since you're so unhappy, King Wu, then I won't hold back," Qi Zhiyu said with a smile. "Come, King Wu, explain yourself to me."

"Why is it that the medicinal herbs that those pharmaceutical merchants collect are never sold to others who want to buy them?"

"They hoarded all the goods and sold them to the Earl of Yongning."

"After the Yongning Marquis's family made them into semi-finished products, they were handed over to the imperial court, which then processed them and sent them to military camps in various places."

"From medicinal herbs to the core production of wound medicine, everything is in the hands of the Yongning Marquis's family... Is this because the Yongning Marquis's family is capable and therefore takes on more work, or do they want to control this wound medicine to manipulate something else?"

The King of Wu's expression remained unchanged; he simply smiled at Qi Zhiyu and said, "Chen'an, you're overthinking it."

"The wound medicine currently supplied to the army is a secret family recipe passed down through generations of the Yongning Marquis family."

"How can we just take it by force?"

The King of Wu was not afraid at all; he had not done anything wrong.

Even if Qi Zhiyu is eloquent, she couldn't find fault with this matter.

"If I remember correctly, the title of Earl of Yongning was obtained because of the medicine they made, and it was your suggestion to the Emperor that led to it," Qi Zhiyu said, looking at the Prince of Wu.

With one hand behind his back, King Wu said righteously, "What benefits the soldiers of Da Rui, I will naturally do my utmost to make it happen."

"The title of Earl is worth it for the sake of the soldiers of Great Rui!"

The ministers agreed with what the King of Wu said.

It can alleviate the soldiers' pain and help their injuries heal faster. Although giving them a title is a bit too high, it's worth it.

Your Majesty is merciful; granting a title is perfectly acceptable.

"Does the King of Wu mean that as long as one has made such contributions, there is no problem in granting a title?" Qi Zhiyu asked with a smile.

"Back then, my father was also concerned about the safety of the soldiers. My father was benevolent, and everyone felt that," King Wu said affirmatively.

Qi Zhiyu looked at Emperor Kangwu: "Grandfather, you are truly a good emperor."

Emperor Kangwu stroked his beard, smiled slightly, and said nothing.

He is the emperor, a wise ruler; this is all to be expected.

He wasn't agitated at all.

It's just that his granddaughter approves of him, what's there to be so excited about?

He was used to this kind of thing; he was destined to be a wise ruler praised by all.

Emperor Kangwu watched without showing any emotion, knowing that no one would know the joyful pounding of his heart.

Having been an emperor for so many years, he still possesses the ability to control his expression.

A hint of disdain flashed in Prince Rui's eyes as he sat to the side.

His dad was so smug.

Others may not understand his father, but how could he not understand him?

His father's fingers trembled slightly, though only for a moment, but it did not escape his eyes.

His father, the youngest, was excited.

"In that case, Grandfather, why don't you also bestow an earldom upon someone else?" Qi Zhiyu's words were like cold water poured into a boiling oil pan, instantly causing an uproar.

Everyone stared at Qi Zhiyu in disbelief.

What did she just say?

Is the title of earl something that can be granted so easily?

Her casual tone, as if discussing the weather, made them feel as if the count were just some random person who could be found anywhere on the street.

Emperor Kangwu became interested: "Chen'an, who would you like me to bestow an title upon?"

King Wu's heart tightened; his father had actually asked the question.

Does Father Emperor also want to follow Qi Zhiyu's suggestion and bestow an earldom upon her?

How ridiculous!

Are titles of nobility given arbitrarily?

"Chen'an, you're being a bit ridiculous," said the King of Wu.

"Earl of Yongning, that's because they have a unique medicine for injuries, which has contributed to the Great Rui."

"Does the person you're recommend have the ability?"

"Yes." Qi Zhiyu's two words almost choked the King of Wu to death.

King Wu suddenly realized what was happening and laughed: "Chen'an, that unique prescription wouldn't happen to be yours, would it?"

"We all know that you are a highly skilled doctor."

"You brought out the prescription, also for your father's sake?"

"It seems that only benefits can get you to produce a prescription. In that case, it's normal that the person you chose was not included."

The King of Wu's words made the faces of the civil and military officials look rather unpleasant.

They understood that Prince Rui was vying with Prince Wu for the position of crown prince.

However, if they eat in a very unseemly manner... they will always feel uneasy and have a knot in their hearts.

Princess Wu smiled, showing that even Qi Zhiyu had her moments of frustration.

King Wu looked at Qi Zhiyu coldly. She never expected that she would have such a day.

Let her experience what it feels like to shoot herself in the foot!

Let everyone see that Prince Rui will stop at nothing to seize power and profit.

The Rui family remained unconcerned by the various gazes from the crowd, their expressions unchanged, as if it were none of their business.

Emperor Kangwu asked with a smile, "Chen'an, who do you wish to bestow a title upon?"

Qi Zhiyu smiled and said, "Duan Yining."

Emperor Kangwu asked curiously, "Who is he?"

"The illegitimate son of the Marquis of Yongning!" Qi Zhiyu said with a smile in his eyes.

Everyone: "..."