After being reborn in the Mass Grave, she overturned her predecessor's power

After Jiang Xue Ning returned to Xiangchu, because she had traveled a long distance, the welcoming banquet was scheduled for half a month later.

She needs to rest well and also needs time to re-acquaint herself with the internal situation of Xiangchu.

She stayed in Chuihua Cottage in the palace. The pavilions and towers inside were very exquisite. It had the unique charm of Hunan and Chu, and also revealed a bit of the lingering style of the south of the Yangtze River.

Shen Zhiyun stayed here with her for a few days and listened to her stories about her adventures over the years.

Even though they were separated by life and death, and by the years, they were not at all unfamiliar with each other, and they were still close friends who could understand each other with just a glance.

That day, Lu Chengyuan finally finished his work and said he would come over for dinner.

Jiang Xue Ning asked the small kitchen to prepare a table full of delicious food, and Shen Zhiyun took out his treasured plum wine.

Bingtong also came, and was in a particularly good mood.

Jiang Xue Ning said, "I don't know if Qiao Zhiwan regrets it. She stole a man and sacrificed his entire family."

Bing Tong sneered and said sarcastically, "She'd better not regret it."

She would always remember the disgusting feeling she had when she knelt in front of her while pregnant and begged her to fulfill their wish.

Later, he used the child to frame her, causing more and more conflicts between her and Helian Mu.

The night she was forced to flee, she asked her, "Is it worth it for such a heartless man?"

At that time, Qiao Zhiwan touched her belly, raised her chin and said firmly, "We really love each other, I have no regrets."

"He can be so heartless to me now, and he will do the same to you one day."

After many years, Qiao Zhiwan finally paid the price of blood for this stolen relationship.

Lu Chengyuan walked in the moonlight, looking at the table full of delicious food and his old friend who was still there. All his fatigue was swept away, and he smiled and said, "It smells so good, it makes me even hungrier."

"Then let's eat."

As they ate, they chatted about the past and details that only they knew. Lu Chengyuan's expression completely relaxed.

Jiang Xue Ning smiled and teased, "You are still so cautious."

He chuckled and said, "After all, I am old this time, and you are still so young. We must be cautious about such an incredible thing as borrowing a corpse to revive."

Over the years, he wanted her to be alive more than anyone else. The more this happened, the more he realized that he had to stay calm and not be used by people with ulterior motives.

After finishing their meal and chatting about relaxing things, Qinghe served them tea and started talking about serious matters.

Lu Chengyuan took a sip of tea and analyzed, "The incident at the Lin'an city gate has already spread. It's not good for the reputation of both sides."

One was torturing and killing the empress dowager, and the other was watching his own mother die without rescuing her. In short, in terms of public opinion, both of them ended up being equally punished.

Shen Zhiyun frowned and said, "He Lianmu would rather watch the Queen Mother die than retreat. This shows that he is very determined to enter the capital and become the emperor. I'm afraid this war will not end in the short term."

Lu Chengyuan nodded, "I predict that after the seventh day after the Queen Mother's death, the two armies will definitely start a large-scale and fierce battle."

Some forces are watching from the sidelines, some have already chosen sides, and some are waiting to take advantage of the situation when both sides suffer losses.

Jiang Xue Ning, as the real regicide, was temporarily ignored.

When they come to their senses, they will definitely seize on this point. She controls the four cities centered on Xiangchu, and Qingzhou also belongs to her camp. She occupies almost two-fifths of the territory of Xiling, which cannot be underestimated.

So, her thoughts and positions are also important.

"If we can't take it down in one fell swoop, then it's best not to join the battle easily." Jiang Xue Ning said very calmly, "Fighting on multiple sides will consume too much energy and drag."

Lu Chengyuan nodded, agreeing with her point of view, "It has only been about ten years since Xiangchu was invaded by the Turks. Although its vitality has been largely restored, it cannot withstand the consumption of a long-term war."

"Then let's lie dormant and develop slowly." Shen Zhiyun hated fighting the most. "Anyway, we are far away and have formed our own faction. We won't get in their way for now."

When the Turks invaded, they carried out a sweeping massacre. In just a few months, the population of Hunan and Chu was almost halved. Most of the people of Hunan and Chu today have experienced that tragic period.

She had no intention of actively joining the war for the time being, but lying low and recuperating did not mean that they had to do nothing and wait for death.

Hunan and Chu have a vast territory with fertile black soil. It is the granary of the southwest, so the Turks coveted this area back then.

She suggested, "Wait until the two armies in Lin'an start fighting thoroughly. Once chaos breaks out, the people will surely flee, and there will be many refugees."

Lu Chengyuan obviously thought of this as well, "What Xiangchu lacks now is people."

So many people died at the hands of the Turkic cavalry that ten years would not be enough to recover.

Shen Zhiyun asked, "You want to take in refugees?"

She nodded, "When the fighting starts, spread the news that Xiangchu will take in the refugees and give them land to settle down."

The most important things in war are people and food. She wants to take this opportunity to poach people to make up for the shortage of manpower.

"When the refugees come, let them open up wasteland. They will be exempted from taxes for three years on the land they open up."

The soil here is good, and there is a lot of wasteland. If you open it up and take good care of it, it will surely become fertile land and put into production in three years.

Lu Chengyuan said happily, "This way we can slowly replenish our manpower and food supplies, and we won't be afraid if a war really breaks out."

Xiangchu is a piece of fat meat, and if things get really chaotic, someone will definitely be eyeing it, so they must be strong.

Lu Chengyuan said, "We still need to plan carefully how to do it."

He was still waiting for the welcoming banquet to officially let Jiang Xue Ning take over all affairs.

Over the years, Xiangchu has been following her original plan, so it has been developing very well.

Hua Yan finished her work and came back late, smiling, "Do you have any more of my wine?"

"There is wine and there is something else." Jiang Xue Ning personally poured her a glass of wine and said to everyone, "She is a natural genius in business. I brought her here in the hope that Xiangchu's business can take this opportunity to go further."

Lu Chengyuan asked, "Is she the daughter of the Hua family back then? She is indeed unique in business."

Hua Yan took a sip of wine and said generously, "Since you praise me like this, I won't be polite. I do have some ideas."

She has never been a person who is content with the status quo of the harem. She wants to make great achievements and let the world know. Her Hua family is still there, and her Hua family girls are still as charming as ever.

The more they talked, the more interested they became. Shen Zhiyun also took the opportunity to talk about the development of the academy and the follow-up of women after they finished their studies. He hoped to give women more equal opportunities.

There were so many things they wanted to do that they chatted until late at night before leaving with a sense of unfulfilled desire.

Bingtong walked with her under the moonlight and walked into the yard.

"This place is indeed different from Shengjing."

There is a lot of work to be done, but there is a thriving vitality that gives people a feeling that everything is possible.

She said, “What can I do?”

She has been wandering alone for many years, and this time she wants to settle down and do something.

Jiang Xue Ning said softly, "You can do whatever you want."