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

Qi Jingxi asked in surprise, "Brother, how did you know?"

"Because your methods are too soft." Qi Jingchen smiled, though he was speaking to Qi Jingxi, his gaze was fixed on Qi Zhiyu.

Qi Jingxi showed no displeasure at being outdone by his younger sister; instead, he laughed heartily, "Brother, you guessed it right away!"

"Sis, what would you do if you were in my shoes?" Qi Jingxi asked, turning her head.

He also thought about this issue when he was sorting things out in the afternoon.

He felt his sister should have a better solution.

Qi Zhiyu smiled slightly: "It depends on which one you're asking about, the respectable one or the dishonorable one."

Qi Jingxi was stunned. Then he looked at his older brother and asked with his eyes what his sister meant.

Qi Jingchen glared at Qi Jingxi, asking, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Did he know that?

"Yu'er, you should talk to these two brats properly. They don't understand anything." Prince Rui glanced at Qi Jingchen and Qi Jingxi with disdain.

Qi Jingchen: "..."

When it comes to shamelessness, it has to be his father.

Qi Jingxi stared at his father in astonishment, about to speak, when his older brother suddenly pulled his arm.

Qi Jingxi looked over in confusion, but swallowed the words that were about to come out.

The two brothers' little tricks naturally fell into Prince Rui's notice.

Prince Rui gave a cold laugh.

I'm still not used to not being able to deliver the slap.

Qi Zhiyu chuckled inwardly; her eldest brother still cared quite a bit for her second brother.

The second brother really listens to the eldest brother.

"The worst approach is to dig out their deeper problems and completely suppress them," Qi Zhiyu said slowly.

"A more respectable approach is to flatter them, let them get arrogant, and then find fault with them."

"I think the most dignified way is... to give them a chance to make a great contribution and die for their country. Then, the court will treat their families well."

"Unfortunately, their family was not blessed with good fortune. Due to some unforeseen events, the imperial court had no choice but to take over their family property."

"Oh, it would be best to erect a monument for them, to record their contributions. To tell the world that Da Rui will always remember them."

After Qi Zhiyu finished speaking, the study became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Qi Jingxi shivered; he was a little cold.

The chill seeped into my bones; it was truly cold!

"However, we don't need to think about any of that." Qi Zhiyu waved her hand casually. "They've seen my methods. If we help them get rid of the King of Wu, they should know what's good for them."

"He won't go looking for trouble."

"After all, they've seen it too: those who oppose me... never end well."

Prince Rui stared intently at Qi Zhiyu, his daughter, his daughter…

All the words in the world ultimately boiled down to a soft sigh from Prince Rui: "A vital national asset."

Qi Zhiyu looked over, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Sis, there's a problem now," Qi Jingchen said, snapping out of his reverie.

Qi Zhiyu looked at him, waiting for him to ask.

"How can we let them perform meritorious service so that they have a chance to redeem themselves and leave King Wu?" Qi Jingchen couldn't figure it out.

After all, they couldn't control the northern Yunnan and Qi Kingdom.

Qi Zhiyu laughed: "Big brother, guess why the talismans at the temple are so effective?"

Qi Jingchen: "...Did you draw this?"

Qi Zhiyu: "..."

Her older brother was so honest that she suddenly didn't know what to say.

"What did Yu'er draw?" Qi Jingxi immediately retorted.

Qi Zhiyu looked at Qi Jingxi expectantly. Her second brother was smart; he would surely figure out that it was because…

"That's because Yu'er's template is so good, it works every time it's printed," Qi Jingxi said smugly, extremely proud.

Qi Zhiyu: "..."

Fortunately, she didn't say anything just now.

"Shut up, all of you!" Prince Rui roared. "Listen to what Yu'er has to say."

"Oh," Qi Jingxi replied obediently.

"That's because the temple has rare and precious materials, and only with the help of these can the talisman be effective," Qi Zhiyu said with a smile.

"This item can communicate with heaven and earth, gather the essence of the sun and moon, and brings good fortune."

"If such a thing were unearthed, it would surely be a national treasure."

Qi Jingxi blinked twice: "Sis, when did you make something like that?"

Princess Rui burst out laughing.

Good, the second son has finally put his brain to work.

"Just before we go to the temple," Qi Zhiyu said with a smile, "someone will find out this secret in a few days."

"Aren't the envoys from Northern Yunnan coming? It's normal for them to take some things with them when they leave."

"After all, they suffered significant losses on our side this time, so it's understandable that they feel resentful and want to retaliate."

Qi Jingxi's lips twitched: "They think they're stealing treasures, but in reality, they're just falling into the trap you dug."

Qi Jingchen was more pragmatic: "Sis, what's the use of that thing?"

"Amplify people's emotions," Qi Zhiyu said with a smile. "For example, the Emperor of Northern Yunnan's love for his youngest son. For example, Prince Ning's filial piety towards his father, and the Crown Prince of Northern Yunnan's obsession with the throne."

Prince Rui looked at Princess Rui; their daughter... was really a bit scary.

He thought he was already used to it.

Only now do I realize that he really can't get used to it at all!

His daughter always surprises him!

Qi Jingchen murmured, "In that case, Northern Yunnan will inevitably be in great chaos. When the two countries fight, there will indeed be many opportunities to make meritorious contributions."

"What about the State of Qi?"

Qi Yan suffered so many losses, things will surely calm down once he goes back, right?

Qi Zhiyu smiled and asked, "Brother, if the two countries go to war, and Qi discovers that our Great Rui's weapons are exceptionally sharp and our armor is incredibly strong, what will happen?"

Qi Jingchen immediately understood: "Cold Iron Ore!"

"At the time, Qi Yanhe gave us those hills, which they thought were abandoned cold iron mines."

"They have a treasure in their hands, but they're giving it away like trash. Do you think they won't want it back?" Qi Zhiyu clapped her hands and asked happily.

"The Qi Kingdom has gone back on its word and is untrustworthy. Such despicable behavior gives us a legitimate reason to send troops."

Qi Zhiyu tapped her fingers lightly on the table, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "After conquering Qi and Northern Dian, and then sweeping across other countries, Great Rui will surely unify the world in no time!"

"Sister, sister..." Qi Jingxi stammered, "Let's... let's slow down, let's slow down."

Qi Zhiyu sighed, "It's already very slow."

"Fourth brother, what will happen?" Prince Rui suddenly asked.

Qi Jingchen and Qi Jingxi both looked over curiously, only to see their father's unusually solemn expression.

Qi Zhiyu smiled, thinking, "As expected of her father, he's figured out the crux of the problem."

"Let's see what he thinks," Qi Zhiyu said. "He won't die so easily, nor will he fall into our hands so easily."

"Either he admits defeat, or he..." Qi Zhiyu's gaze turned cold, "...traitor."