Rebirth: The paranoid war king was controlled by the crazy female protagonist

The next afternoon, Qing Yu took a carriage to the palace.

Every time she went to the palace, Xiao Yanqing's mood was like a thousand threads entangled together, except this time.

He still repeatedly reminded them of the matters that needed attention, and that they were not allowed to do anything that they had not discussed before, and they were not allowed to get too close to the emperor.

Apart from that, he didn't feel that much pain in his heart. Perhaps her honesty made him feel at ease and made him feel the existence of trust.

"Your Majesty, the princess is here." He Yi stepped forward to report.

Xiao Yanzhou's cold and stern eyes suddenly showed surprise, "Quick! Let Xiao Yu in!"

Soon her lively voice could be heard echoing in the hall.

"Brother Zhou!"

She walked into the hall, not expecting that there were still a few ministers there. Due to the situation, she was ready to bow and salute.

But before she could bend down and kneel down, Xiao Yanzhou had come up to her from his seat at some point.

"Xiao Yu, come and sit down." She pulled her to sit next to her.

She glanced at the current situation and asked, "Brother Zhou... am I disturbing you?"

It seemed that they were discussing some matters. He wanted to wait for him in the bedroom where she used to live, but He Yi brought her here directly.

The smile on his face instantly eased her mood. "Without Xiaoyu, it will be dealt with quickly. Xiaoyu, how about staying here with Brother Zhou first?"

"Okay." Seeing him say that, she no longer refused.

He then signaled the ministers below to continue.

Sitting beside her, she listened silently to the changes that occurred in certain areas after the winter solstice, as well as the solutions to them. Xiao Yanzhou's demeanor was different from when he was with her. There was more indifference in his solemnity, and he handled matters more decisively.

By the time she recovered from their conversation, desserts and fruits had been placed in front of her in case she felt bored, and there were even papers and pens.

Seeing this, she ate and drank as usual, and in order not to disturb them, she deliberately slowed down her movements.

Little did she know that he saw all of this. This scene was so adorable.

She couldn't help but sigh that the snacks in the palace were indeed delicious. However, she did not forget the main reason why she came here. She picked up paper and pen and wrote on it carefully.

In a moment, two entire sheets of paper were filled with black words. He carefully checked and compared them to see if there was anything missing. After repeatedly confirming that everything was correct, he looked up.

Little did she know that the ministers in the hall had already left, leaving only her and him.

"Brother Zhou, why are they all..."

When I turned my head and met his gentle gaze, I realized that he had been staring at me for a long time.

He smiled dotingly, "Xiao Yu was too focused, so I didn't disturb her."

After finishing my work, I wanted to call her, but I saw she was writing something and she was too focused so I didn't disturb her.

She was stunned, realizing that she had been writing for half an hour.

He asked curiously, "What is Xiaoyu writing?"

She handed the paper in her hand over, and Xiao Yanzhou took it in confusion.

"This is..." He immediately captured the key content in the paper, which was the current handling method of the gunpowder case and the subsequent solutions that could be adopted.

She put down the teacup in her hand and explained, "The gunpowder case has been very fierce recently, and it seems that there has been no progress. I thought this plan might be able to help Brother Zhou."

She was immersed in the review for a moment. Xiao Yanzhou doted on her and she knew very well that he would be rigorous and cautious once it came to government affairs.

"Xiao Yu suggested that we implement controls on gunpowder and raw materials?"

"Yes." This was her solution.

“If there are concerns about the subsequent research and development of gunpowder, phased control can be implemented, with fixed procurement locations and strict registration of purchases.”

As things stand today, the uses of gunpowder have not yet been fully explored, and over-forcing it may also have adverse effects.

Xiao Yanzhou also saw the solution to the current problem from her records.

“So mass screening should be implemented now?”

She nodded again, "Yes."

He naturally grasped the key point from her question, "Xiao Yu also suspects that an official has set up a private gunpowder workshop?"

"Haha." She chuckled, her pupils darkening as she laughed. "This is an undoubted fact."

Xiao Yanzhou was slightly stunned. Just as he was about to ask her the reason, the eunuch stepped forward and reported, "Your Majesty, Lord Jiang requests to see you."

As he considered, he subconsciously turned his head to look at her, and caught a hint of surprise in her eyes, although she adjusted quickly.

"Brother Zhou, please go ahead and do your work first." She met his eyes and smiled to ease her mood.

After a little hesitation, he let Jiang Zhuo in.

"Your Majesty, I am your humble servant." Jiang Zhuo knelt down and saluted.

"No need, get up."

After hearing the order, Jiang Zhuo looked up and noticed her presence, "I didn't expect my daughter to be here too."

Seeing this, Qing Yu still stood up and saluted, "Father."

Xiao Yanzhou also saw a restraint in her that he had never seen before.

"Does Lord Jiang have anything important to discuss?"

Jiang Zhuo understood the meaning from his expression and stopped beating around the bush.

"Your Majesty, there has been no progress in the gunpowder case recently, and the people on the streets of Yongqing City are becoming more and more frightened."

"Does Lord Jiang have any ideas?" I didn't expect Jiang Zhuo to have the same purpose as Xiao Yu. Could it be...

Thinking of this, he glanced sideways at her expression, lowered his head, played with the teacup in his hand, said nothing, and ignored what Jiang Zhuo said, not even caring at all.

"Your Majesty, I was in charge of the same case last time. Why don't you let me handle it?"

"Does Lord Jiang have a specific plan?" he asked again.

She seemed nonchalant as she sat nearby, but she was listening to their conversation.

As expected, she guessed right. Jiang Zhuo would definitely find ways to get the opportunity to handle this case.

Only in this way could he be more sure of escaping, but unfortunately, he was one step too late.

"Lord Jiang, we will discuss a new solution tomorrow, so we will make a decision tomorrow."

He was firm in his authority and did not allow for negotiation, so Jiang Zhuo had no choice but to obey his orders and leave.

She naturally realized that this plan was hers, even though she hadn't mentioned it specifically.

"Xiao Yu." Seeing that she remained silent, Xiao Yanzhou tentatively spoke to her.

She looked up when she heard his voice, as if asking with her eyes what was wrong.

"Xiao Yu doesn't want me to give it to him?"

If Xiao Yu was willing, she could have suggested letting Jiang Zhuo handle it, and he might have agreed, but she didn't.

There was an ambiguous light in her eyes, and the corners of her lips curved, "I don't want to interfere with Brother Zhou's decision."

He smiled gently, "Then, Xiao Yu, can you tell me why you are sure that it was a gunpowder workshop set up by a certain minister?"

"If Brother Zhou finds out the truth, he will understand. But in my opinion, the most important thing at this stage is this person's unknown purpose."

"As the people said, it's to make money, or to prepare for a rainy day, or more likely to sell it, it's all possible."

"Why doesn't Xiaoyu suspect other possibilities?" he questioned.

"Since someone took the opportunity to cause trouble, it means there is a reason. No one would challenge the authority of the royal family without any basis." She analyzed the facts eloquently, and her calmness was tempered by a hint of indifference.

He looked at her with increasing curiosity. Every time when he was about to get to know her, she would give him a new surprise.

"Of course, this is just my guess."

He Yi and Eunuch Li, who were standing by, were terrified. Perhaps only this beloved little princess could say such words so bluntly.

"Xiao Yu is right, and this is not the first time such a situation has occurred." There was a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

He has no intention of governing, and in the eyes of others, they think he doesn't care. He is so audacious and lawless.