After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 98

So, she said softly: "You are all the pillars of the country and my pride. I hope you can continue to work hard and contribute your strength to the development of the country. At the same time, remember that no matter where you go, don't forget your original intention and mission."

After hearing Her Majesty the Queen's words, the six new scholars felt a surge of warmth in their hearts. They knew that Her Majesty the Queen's words were not only an affirmation and encouragement to them, but also an expectation and entrustment to them. They all nodded and said that they would remember Her Majesty the Queen's teachings and live up to her expectations and trust.

The atmosphere in the hall was warm and solemn, and the flickering candlelight reflected the excitement and pride on everyone's face. At this moment, they all seemed to have become part of the Great Yan Dynasty, shouldering the future and hope of the country together. Queen Li Qingge sat on the dragon throne, watching all this with a smile, her heart full of relief and expectation. She knew that the road ahead was still long, but she believed that with the joint efforts of these people, the Great Yan Dynasty would surely usher in a more prosperous and prosperous tomorrow.

In the past, Du Ruolan always wondered in her heart, how could Qi Zhigao's matter alarm Her Majesty, who was so busy with affairs? Every night when it was quiet, she would lie on the bed, looking at the bright moon outside the window, her heart full of doubts and puzzlement. Her Majesty, the supreme ruler of the Great Yan Dynasty, had a mountain of affairs to deal with every day, how could she be interested in the affairs of a small person like Qi Zhigao?
She thought that this mystery would be like a stone thrown into the sea, and she would never get the answer. Whenever this thought came to her mind, she would feel helpless and lost. However, fate did not seem to intend to let her stay confused like this. Today, when she finally stood in the hall and saw the true face of Her Majesty the Queen with her own eyes, hey, all the doubts in her heart were like morning mist shining in the sun, and they all dissipated.

Ruolan's heart was full of mixed emotions, surprise, joy, gratitude, and all kinds of emotions surged up. She widened her eyes and stared at Her Majesty the Queen, as if she wanted to engrave every detail of her into her heart. Her Majesty's face was like a peony blooming in spring, delicate and dignified; her eyes were deep and bright, as if she could see into people's hearts; her voice was gentle and firm, which made people feel awe. Ruolan secretly thought in her heart that if it weren't for Her Majesty the Queen, she would have become a puddle of mud under the cliff. At that time, she was alone, in danger, and almost desperate. It was the people sent by Her Majesty the Queen who showed up in time and pulled her back from the brink of death. This kindness, Du Ruolan, will never be forgotten in this life.

People always say that a drop of water should be repaid with a spring, let alone a life-saving grace? But Her Majesty the Queen owns the whole world, what can I do to repay her? Ruolan's mind was full of thoughts, but she couldn't find the answer for a while. She just felt that she should do something to repay Her Majesty the Queen's kindness. Suddenly, she thought of the official position she was about to take up, and her mind suddenly became clear. The only way to repay this kindness is to serve as a good official wholeheartedly and assist Her Majesty the Queen to make the Great Yan more prosperous.

Next, Queen Li Qingge asked about the family background, marital status and hobbies of the six talented scholars and beauties. Her voice was gentle and kind, which instantly relaxed the tense atmosphere. The six talented scholars took turns to answer, and everyone's face was filled with excitement and pride. After asking, the two champions, the runner-up, the third place, and the second and third place Jinshi, bowed to Queen Li Qingge again. Their movements were uniform, solemn and polite.

Then, the queen issued an order to grant the three top-ranking officials in the palace examination the honor of Jinling. Her voice was clear and powerful, as if carrying an irresistible majesty. At the same time, she also specially ordered the navy, army and air force to fire guns and cannons to see them off. On the surface, this was a reward for scholars, but in fact, it was also to show the world the strength of our Great Yan. As the queen's order was passed down, warm cheers suddenly rang out inside and outside the palace.

The gates of the imperial palace were opened one after another, specially prepared for the three top candidates of the palace examination. Among them, the Dayan Gate was the most important. It was towering into the clouds and magnificent. Like the Daqing Gate of the Qing Dynasty and the Daming Gate of the Ming Dynasty, it was a symbol of imperial power. From ancient times to the present, only the emperor could walk through the central axis with a swagger. Even the queen mother, who was so noble, could not enter this gate directly. This was the rule of the Great Yan Dynasty and the dignity of the imperial power.

However, there are exceptions to everything. There are two situations in which this door can be opened: one is when the emperor and the queen get married, the young emperor can enter through the main gate to marry the queen. That is the queen's supreme glory and the happiest moment in her life. The second is the top three in the first class. With their talents and hard work, they stood out in the palace examination and became the pride of the Great Yan Dynasty. The top three, the second and the third, they wore brand new official uniforms, crowns and hats on their heads, and bright flowers on their chests. They walked out of the Great Yan Gate from the front with vigorous steps. The scenery and style are simply enviable!
The queen was carried in, representing her noble status and position; while the three top three came out by themselves, representing their talents and efforts. They were all so eye-catching and so admirable. Outside Dayan Gate, the attendants of the Ministry of Rites had been waiting for a long time. They were wearing the same uniform and holding various ceremonial items, looking solemn yet energetic. As soon as the six talented men and beautiful women came out, they hurried forward to help. They skillfully helped them change into bright red official uniforms, put on crowns and hats, and put flowers on them. Then, they got on the extended royal ceremonial car and began the grand event of the official parade.

The common people of Jinling loved to watch the excitement. When they heard about the grand ceremony of announcing the names of the best candidates, they could no longer suppress their curiosity and excitement. Early in the morning, they poured into the streets and gathered on the central street. The scene was simply a sea of ​​people, shoulder to shoulder. The street was packed with people, and there was not even enough space to stick a needle. When the six top candidates appeared, cheers and screams immediately rang out. Everyone stretched their necks and widened their eyes, wanting to catch a glimpse of their demeanor.

Although they were traveling in the same car, everyone's eyes were all focused on Pope, the third place winner, and Du Ruolan, the third place winner. Pope was tall and handsome, with a heroic look between his eyebrows; while Du Ruolan was beautiful and elegant, making people happy at first sight. The two of them sat in the car, smiling and waving to the people on both sides. Their smiles were bright and warm, as if they could dispel all the haze and coldness. When the people saw them, they cheered and applauded. Their voices resounded through the sky and were deafening, as if they wanted to pass on this joy and blessing to everyone.

Alas, it is helpless to say that appearance seems to have really become the first criterion for judging people in this world. The top scholar and the runner-up, two old gentlemen in their fifties, saw this scene with mixed feelings in their hearts and could only shake their heads and sigh helplessly. They studied hard for ten years and went through countless days and nights of suffering before they finally got their names on the list. Time is unforgiving. Now they are almost fifty years old. Compared with those young and vigorous runners-up, they really seem a little overwhelmed.

The number one scholar was named Lin Wenyuan. He wore a dark blue robe, had a thin face, and his eyes revealed a bit of bookishness. The runner-up was called Li Mubai. He wore a light gray scholar's robe, his hair was slightly gray, but his eyes were still sharp. Both of them tried to avoid Du Ruolan and Pope, fearing that they would feel more sad. They knew that although they were knowledgeable, in this world where appearance is everything, they still lost to those young and handsome third place winners.

The people around were talking about it, and their voices were rising one after another.

"It's always said in operas that if you win the top spot in the imperial examination you can marry a princess, and that's the greatest joy in life. But look at this new top scholar, why does he look so old?" exclaimed a woman in coarse clothes.

"Old? You can't say that." An old man next to him shook his head. "Thirty years old is considered old, but fifty years old is still young and promising. It's just the right time for him to win the first place in the imperial examination!"

"Having said that, passing the imperial examination at the age of 30 is considered a great achievement for a young man, but most of the top scorers are in their 40s or 50s, and they can almost be grandfathers. How can they marry a princess?" another young girl interrupted.

"That's right, it's okay to just listen to the words in the opera, but how could the royal family really marry the princess to an old man?" A young woman in gorgeous clothes laughed.

"Speaking of which, every dynasty has been wary of external relatives interfering in politics, and the position of the princess consort is no exception. It's basically a nominal position with no real power. If he is not from an aristocratic family, marrying a princess would simply be ruining his own future." An old man sighed.

"I heard that there really was a number one scholar in history who married a princess. That was Zheng Hao of the Tang Dynasty. He was the eldest son of the Zheng family in Xingyang. He was supposed to marry the Lu family in Fanyang, but was intercepted by the royal family and married Princess Wanshou." A young scholar said excitedly.

"Oh, the Lu family of Fanyang, they are the most noble among the five surnames. Whoever can marry their daughter will be at the pinnacle of life. I wonder which matchmaker is so bold, isn't he afraid of being scolded to death?" A woman in bright clothes asked curiously.

"This matchmaker is Bai Juyi's cousin Bai Minzhong. Although Zheng Hao came from a prominent family and had a smooth career, he still had a knot in his heart. Bai Minzhong has been brooding over this matter for the past 30 years and would impeach him from time to time." The old man continued.

There were constant discussions around them, and Lin Wenyuan and Li Mubai felt mixed emotions. They knew that even though they had won the first and second place in the imperial examinations, in this world where appearance was everything, it was still difficult for them to gain true recognition and respect.

At this time, Pope and Du Ruolan became the focus of the whole audience. Pope wore a white Confucian robe, with an upright figure, handsome face, and a heroic look between his eyebrows. Du Ruolan wore a light pink long skirt, a jade crown on her head, and her face was as beautiful as a flower and her temperament was elegant. As soon as the two appeared on the stage, they stole the limelight from the first and second place winners.

As they were thinking, suddenly a bright red rose flew over and landed at Du Ruolan's feet. Before they could react, flowers, sachets, handkerchiefs, purses and other things rained down on them, and they couldn't hide in time. Pope and Du Ruolan smiled at each other, their hearts filled with joy and pride. They knew that although they were young, they finally stood out in this imperial examination with their talent and hard work, and were recognized and respected by the world.

"Life is full of joy, and one can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day." Pope remembered this poem and could not help but recite it softly. Du Ruolan also laughed when she heard it. She knew that "seeing all the flowers in Chang'an" did not mean to really go to see the flowers, but to describe the scenery and glory of being the focus of thousands of people after they passed the imperial examination. Thinking of this, the two of them laughed even more brightly, as if they were really in the flourishing city of Chang'an.

The boys and girls around were all fascinated by them. Flowers fell like raindrops on their shoulders and hair. Some infatuated people even wished they could turn into a flower so that they could stay with them forever. The whole scene was filled with laughter and a warm atmosphere, as if the whole world was cheering and celebrating for them.

As for Lin Wenyuan and Li Mubai, they stood aside and watched all this silently. Although they felt a little lost and helpless, they also understood that the world's criteria for judging people are not just appearance and age. Although they have lost their youth and beauty, they still have knowledge and talent. As long as they continue to work hard and use their knowledge and wisdom to contribute to society, they will definitely be recognized and respected.

So, they smiled at each other, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding. Then, they turned around and left the noisy scene, continuing on their own path. They knew that there were more challenges and difficulties waiting for them ahead, but as long as they had firm beliefs and moved forward courageously, they would be able to create their own glory and achievements.

Emperor Qianlong and Xiaoyanzi shuttled through the bustling crowd, like two nimble fish swimming freely in the vast sea of ​​people. Emperor Qianlong was dressed in a gorgeous dragon robe, the golden silk thread sparkling in the sun, setting off his majestic face. Xiaoyanzi, on the other hand, was dressed in a light Hanfu, with fluttering sleeves and a simple but elegant hair accessory. Her big, lively eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement.

They were mixed in the crowd, each with their own thoughts. Emperor Qianlong's eyes revealed a hint of curiosity about new things, but also mixed with concern for the suffering of the people. Xiaoyanzi was full of joy, she opened her eyes wide and looked around, as if she wanted to take in all the prosperity of the world.

Ziwei stood aside, wearing a lavender dress, like a blooming violet. She looked at Emperor Qianlong and Xiaoyanzi, with a gentle smile on her lips, and exclaimed: "Look at these two Tanhua, the man is handsome and the woman is beautiful, it's really pleasing to the eyes!" Her voice was soft, but full of sincere praise.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyanzi jumped up and down with excitement. She clapped her hands and laughed, "Wow! There are so many people here like a tide. It's so lively!" Her smile was so bright that it seemed to illuminate everything around her.

Yongqi turned to look at Xiaoyanzi, his eyes full of doting and tenderness. He smiled and said, "This view is nice, but compared to someone, it's still a little bit worse." His voice was low and magnetic, making people feel warm.

Erkang also looked at Ziwei, his eyes full of affection and determination. He echoed: "Yes, it's just a little bit short!" Although his voice was not loud, it was full of power.

Emperor Qianlong cast his eyes on Pope and Du Ruolan. Pope was dressed in a green gown and looked elegant; Du Ruolan was dressed in a white dress, like a fairy descending from the earth. Emperor Qianlong exclaimed: "This is truly a match made in heaven for a talented man and a beautiful woman!" His voice was full of envy and blessing.

However, the common people around rolled their eyes after hearing what Emperor Qianlong said. They muttered, "What kind of talented scholar and beautiful woman are these? This woman is a female scholar who has both talent and beauty. She has played both roles!" Their voices were full of admiration and praise for Li Qingge.

Everyone thought that it was a beautiful thing for a talented man to be paired with a beautiful woman, but it was even more rare for a beautiful woman and a talented man to be one. Judging a woman based solely on her appearance was too narrow-minded! Their discussions continued one after another, adding some fun to the lively scene.

Following the top three of the new champions, the army of the Great Yan Royal Family came out. They were dressed in uniform, neatly dressed, with upright postures and magnificent momentum. They were divided into two teams, with a wide road in the middle. The team on the right held long spears, the tips of which flashed coldly in the sun; the team on the left held iron bars, with steel plates welded to the ends of the iron bars, and balloons were tied to the steel plates, which were filled with colorful fireworks.

Following an order, the long guns of the right team fired at the steel plate. The sound of the gunfire was deafening, as if it was going to tear the sky apart. The steel plate was instantly penetrated, and the balloons burst with a "pop". The colorful fireworks flew everywhere, like butterflies dancing. They drew gorgeous tracks in the air, then slowly fell down and disappeared into the crowd.

The common people were watching with great excitement, they clapped their hands and cheered one after another. Emperor Qianlong and his men stared with their eyes wide open, speechless in shock. They had never expected that the power of the musket would be so great!
Emperor Qianlong was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth. He exclaimed: "This steel plate can actually be penetrated by bullets? It's incredible that it can penetrate from such a distance!" His voice was full of shock and amazement.

Yongqi, Erkang and the others were also shocked. They exclaimed, "The power of Dayan's musket is so huge!" "If this gun hits our Qing armor, wouldn't it be like paper?" Their voices were filled with awe and worry about the power of the musket.

Although Emperor Qianlong knew that the Great Yan army was strong and its firearms were incredibly powerful, he did not expect them to be so powerful. He thought to himself, if such a musket were used in actual combat, how lethal would it be! Fortunately, Li Qingge was his daughter, and the throne would be passed on to her in the future, so he was not too worried about the Great Yan's firearms. He believed that under Li Qingge's leadership, the Great Yan would surely become more prosperous.

However, Erkang and the others looked at Yongqi, the heir to the throne, with a worried look on their faces. They had mixed feelings in their hearts. If Da Yan went north to invade Da Qing and used these firearms as weapons, it would be dangerous! Their eyes were full of worry and uneasiness about the future.

Yongqi was also in a mess. He looked at Emperor Qianlong and sighed. He hadn't even secured the throne yet, so how could he think about these far-flung things? What he was most worried about now was how to help Xiaoyanzi get the death-free gold medal, so that Ziwei's identity wouldn't be exposed and implicate everyone. His eyes were full of worry and care for Xiaoyanzi.

At this moment, a loud noise in the sky interrupted his thoughts. He saw a huge steel eagle soaring in the blue sky, its wings spread out, as if to cover the sky and the sun. Its body was decorated with colorful ribbons and balloons, dancing as it flew. The appearance of this steel eagle added a bit of magnificence and shock to the grand occasion of the parade.

The cheers from the crowd became even louder, and they all looked up at the sky, admiring this rare and spectacular sight. Emperor Qianlong and his men were also filled with amazement, praising the exquisite craftsmanship and flying skills of the Iron Eagle. They knew that this was not just a simple flight show, but also a symbol of the military strength and technological level of the Great Yan.

Oh, look! That's the flying boat, our Great Yan's flying treasure! A woman in gorgeous clothes in the crowd exclaimed, her eyes flashing with surprise and excitement, as if she had seen the most precious treasure in the world.

“Wow! Is it really a flying boat? I’ve always heard that other countries have realized their dream of flying into space, but I never had the chance to see it, especially because of illness. I didn’t expect that after coming to Dayan, although I missed the first flight, I got to see it with my own eyes today.” A young man in simple clothes exclaimed, his face filled with indescribable excitement and joy, as if at this moment, all his pain and regrets had disappeared.

"Tsk, tsk, how did this big thing fly into the sky?" A young student in a bachelor's gown asked curiously, his eyes full of curiosity and desire to explore the unknown world. "Haha, I thought the top scholar was dazzling enough, but I didn't expect the flying boat to join in the fun. It's really double happiness!" An official in gorgeous official uniform laughed, his face full of pride and pride, as if the appearance of this flying boat also added a bit of glory to him.

"Someone come and help me! I'm about to faint from excitement!" shouted a noble lady in a gorgeous long dress, her hand tightly grasping the arm of the maid beside her, as if trying to calm her excitement.

As soon as the flying boat appeared, the whole scene was boiling, and everyone cheered and jumped for joy, as if they saw the glory and future of Dayan. In the sky, the huge flying boat was like an eagle with spread wings, soaring in the sky, attracting attention.

Emperor Qianlong was also so excited that he trembled all over, his eyes widened, as if he had seen a miracle in the sky. He was wearing a dragon robe and a crown, and his majesty was mixed with a bit of kindness. At this moment, his heart was filled with expectations and longings for the future of Da Yan.

Yongqi, Xiaoyanzi and the others were all stunned and completely immersed in shock. Yongqi was wearing gorgeous princely attire, and his eyes were full of admiration for the flying boat and thoughts about the future of the Qing Dynasty. Xiaoyanzi was wearing a light palace dress, and her face was full of curiosity and love for the flying boat, as if she had seen a new world.

Those guests who had come from far away and had never seen a flying boat were deeply attracted by this scene. Their heartbeats accelerated, and they almost forgot to breathe, and could only exclaim "Ahhh". Their eyes were shining with obsession with the flying boat and admiration for Dayan.

"So cool!" shouted a young man in exotic costumes, his face full of love and yearning for the flying boat.

"How spectacular! Soaring in the sky, only Dayan is supreme!" exclaimed an old man in gorgeous robes, his voice full of pride and honor for Dayan.

"I have only heard of the magic of hot air balloons in ancient books before, but seeing the flying boat now is even more amazing. The person who created this magical device is definitely a genius!" said a young woman in a bachelor's gown, her eyes full of admiration and praise for the boat builder.

"How does it fly when it's so high, so big, and so heavy?" a noble lady in a gorgeous long dress asked curiously, her face full of amazement and confusion about the flying boat technology.

"Your Majesty, how many surprises do you have that we don't know about?" an official in official uniform asked with a smile, his voice full of admiration and curiosity for Emperor Qianlong.

This time, not only the flying boats appeared, but also the flying warriors. They wore tight combat suits and flight caps, and were as fast as lightning and as agile as dragons. Their faces were full of determination and courage, as if they could move forward bravely no matter what difficulties and challenges they faced.

In order to celebrate the new Jinshi, Li Qingge specially sent out nine royal warships. Li Qingge was dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, and her face was filled with gentleness and wisdom. She stood in the crowd, silently watching the warships in the sky, her heart full of blessings and expectations for the students.

The warships were loaded with freshly picked osmanthus flowers, which were fragrant and symbolized the good wishes of winning the first prize in the imperial examination. The osmanthus flowers seemed to be cheering for the students, hoping that they could achieve better results.

Under the blue sky, nine specially trained royal drivers held the tiller and pushed gently. Their movements were skillful and accurate, as if they were integrated with the warship. In an instant, the warships scattered from all directions like spinning tops and danced gracefully. The dance was graceful and vigorous, as if drawing gorgeous pictures in the air.

The nine scarlet warships were like nine phoenixes flying in the sky. Their wings spread out, as if to cover the sky and the sun. The scarlet color was as hot and dazzling as a flame, making it impossible to ignore their existence. They tumbled, spun, and intertwined in the air, performing a beautiful aerial dance.

"It's so spectacular! The flying boat can not only fly, but also dance. This technology is simply amazing!" A noble lady in a gorgeous long dress shouted, her face full of amazement and admiration for the flying boat technology.

"Tumbling in the air without any fear of falling, this... this is incredible!" exclaimed a young student in a bachelor's gown, his eyes full of obsession and yearning for flying boat technology.

"It's so exciting! I want to give up literature and take up martial arts, driving a war boat like this and showing my manliness!" shouted a young man in gorgeous clothes, his voice full of love for flying boats and yearning for military power.

This scene touched the hearts of countless people. Their heartbeats quickened, as if they heard the bells of the ancient temple echoing in their chests. The bells were melodious and profound, as if telling the glory and future of Dayan.

Qianlong, Yongqi, Erkang, Ertai, Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, Ji Xiaolan and others were all stunned and forgot everything around them. Their eyes were full of obsession with the flying boat and expectations for the future of Da Yan. They seemed to be frozen, with only their heartbeats proving the existence of life.

The war boat sent the most glorious blessings to the students who passed the imperial examination with its unique aerial dance. The blessing was as warm and sincere as the spring breeze, making people feel the care and expectations of Dayan. After the performance, the drivers pressed the release button, and the osmanthus flowers fell on the earth like drizzle. The osmanthus flowers were light and fragrant, as if carrying the students' dreams and hopes, floating to the distance.

The central street was dyed golden, and the fragrance filled every corner. The fragrance was rich and lasting, as if cheering and celebrating the students' success. Emperor Qianlong secretly admired in his heart: This warship can not only fly into the sky and hide in the ground to show its power, but also spread fragrance and beauty at will. It is really a rare artifact! His face was filled with expectations and pride for the future of Dayan.

Now the osmanthus we are talking about is fine and golden, like stars scattered on the branches, and the autumn wind blows, bringing waves of refreshing fragrance. However, under this peaceful and beautiful scene, someone proposed a shocking idea: "If it is replaced with a bomb and thrown to the north, the Qing Dynasty will..."

The person who spoke, with a pretty face and a gleam of wisdom in her eyes, was Li Qingge. She was wearing an elegant blue dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, as if blending in with the surrounding scenery. Although her voice was soft, every word was sonorous, revealing an unquestionable firmness.

Firearms and artillery, these weapons that are so powerful on land, seem to have some limitations in Li Qingge's mouth. "Firearms and artillery are indeed powerful, but they are only powerful on land. If the enemy uses human wave tactics and fights with their lives, they may be able to consume a lot of firepower and win." Her words revealed a deep understanding of war strategies.

However, when the topic turned to fighter jets, Li Qingge's eyes flashed with a glint of light. "But when it comes to fighter jets, it's different. They fly in the sky, can't be hit by guns, can't be caught by artillery, and even if the city walls are high and thick, they can't stop them. It's simply a dimensionality reduction attack!" Her voice was full of yearning and pride for technology.

Imagining the fighter jets soaring in the sky and attacking Huanglong, Li Qingge felt an indescribable excitement in her heart. "Think about the strategy of capturing the leader first. If the fighter jets fly directly to the Forbidden City and bombard it indiscriminately, killing the emperor and the Eight Banners nobles, the Qing army will lose its backbone and will surely fall apart." Her tone showed both longing for the future and helplessness about reality.

Emperor Qianlong, the supreme ruler of the Qing Empire, was on pins and needles at the moment. He wore a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown on his head, and his majesty revealed a hint of panic. Li Qingge's words were like thunder, exploding in his heart. He was so scared that he felt like he had seen a ghost, and his heart was in a mess, as if Wanyan Jiumei had come back to life.

Wanyan Jiumei, the nightmare that once kept him awake at night, now seemed to reappear before his eyes. Qianlong felt a chill rising from the soles of his feet and rushing straight to his head. He just wanted to return to the palace quickly and confess Li Qingge's true identity to the queen, hoping that the queen would consider their relationship as husband and wife and persuade Li Qingge to let him abdicate.

Abdicate? As soon as this thought came up, Qianlong felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart. He looked around and saw the prosperity of Nanjing, but it could no longer touch his heart. As for how the royal family would live after abdication, he could no longer care about it. He just wanted to save the lives of the royal children.

Li Qingge looked at Qianlong's distraught look, and she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of pleasure in her heart. With the musket and fighter in her hand, she let this high and mighty emperor see the terrifying power of the Great Yan army. This time, the task of demonstrating strength was successfully completed.

However, just when Qianlong was anxious to escape, Li Qingge's system gave him another great gift - a complete set of photovoltaic power generation technology. This was undoubtedly another bombshell to the already shaky Qing Empire.

"Father Emperor, are you leaving now?" When Yongqi and his friends heard that Qianlong was leaving, they were all stunned. Yongqi was wearing gorgeous prince's clothes and had a handsome face, but there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Qianlong nodded seriously and said, "Yes, we have to go back." His voice was low and firm, as if he had made up his mind.

"Father Emperor, why are you in such a hurry?" Yongqi was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. Xiaoyanzi's matter had not been resolved yet, so how could he just leave? His words revealed his confusion and helplessness about Qianlong's decision.

Xiaoyanzi was reluctant to leave the prosperity of Jinling. She wore a simple Hanfu dress and an exquisite embroidered hat, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and yearning for the unknown world. "Father, Jinling is so fun, I haven't had enough fun yet, why are you in such a hurry to go back?" Her voice was full of coquettishness and dissatisfaction.

Erkang also advised: "It's rare for the emperor to go on a southern tour. He hasn't seen enough of the scenery of Qinhuai River. Stay a few more days." He was wearing an elegant bachelor's suit, with a handsome face and a gleam of wisdom in his eyes. However, he had a little trick in his heart. He knew that the fate of Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei was tied together. If the identity of the fake princess was exposed, the real princess would not be able to escape. Moreover, Concubine Ling had praised Xiaoyanzi for looking like Qianlong before. If she was involved in this matter, it would be even more troublesome. So Erkang wanted to delay it, hoping that Qianlong would accept both daughters at the same time.

But unfortunately, no matter how long they delayed, the result was the same. Qianlong had made up his mind, and no one could persuade him: "National affairs are more important, I have urgent matters to deal with, you guys pack up quickly, we will leave immediately!" His voice revealed unquestionable firmness.

Seeing Qianlong's determination, Yongqi and the others had no choice but to start packing. Xiaoyanzi pulled Qianlong's sleeve and said pitifully, "Father, please give me some more time. I want to buy some things to take back." There was a hint of pleading and reluctance in her voice. However, Qianlong just looked at her coldly and shook his head, "No, leave now!"

Just like that, under Li Qingge's gaze, the group hurriedly left Jinling. The prosperity and bustle of Jinling seemed to fade away with their departure. Only Li Qingge was left standing at the door of the inn, looking at their backs as they left, with an inexplicable feeling in her heart. She knew that the prelude to this change had just begun...

Qianlong hesitated for a moment, his eyes swept across everyone's faces, and finally stopped at Xiaoyanzi's expectant eyes. He chuckled and said, "I'll give you one hour, you can buy whatever you like, as a token of my appreciation."

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she jumped up with joy, like a bird just released from a cage, and shouted loudly: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor!" Her voice was clear and pleasant, full of joy and gratitude. Others were also very happy, and they all bowed to Qianlong to express their gratitude, and then rushed to choose the items they liked.

Yongqi and Erkang walked among the bustling crowd, and were often attracted by various novel and interesting things. They bought a lot of exquisite small items, and some even specially selected gifts for their families, with satisfied smiles on their faces.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei went straight to the shops that the women loved to visit, which were filled with all kinds of cloth, handkerchiefs, jewelry and other daily necessities. The two of them walked around the shop hand in hand, picking up a piece of cloth or a handkerchief from time to time to examine it carefully, and then excitedly discussing it. They bought some seemingly ordinary but very practical items, fearing that they would never find such good things again after leaving Jinling.

As they were selecting items, they could hear the laughter of other customers and the enthusiastic solicitations of shopkeepers from time to time. The whole market was filled with a lively and prosperous atmosphere. Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei were also immersed in this atmosphere, enjoying their rare shopping time.

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At the same time, in another part of Jinling City, Li Qingge was standing quietly in front of the window, looking at the scenery in the distance. She was wearing an elegant blue long skirt, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, like a blooming orchid. Her face was delicate and her eyes were deep, revealing an extraordinary temperament.

The news of Qianlong's crazy purchases soon reached her ears. She just smiled slightly, as if everything was within her expectations. She turned around and said to Su Xiaomei standing beside her: "After preparing for so long, we can finally close the net."