"Undermining..."

Ying Wuji pondered, knowing that this day was coming.

After all, the Mohist Guild had helped him with a lot of things, each of which contained great value. If the Mohist leader was a decent saint, there would be no need to worry.

But it was Ji Tong, that scoundrel.

From the moment Ying Wuji found out that Ji Tong was the leader of the Mohist, he had prepared himself to be taken advantage of.

It was just a matter of how much.

He smiled and looked at Wu Dan. "What's the specific situation? Tell me in detail."

"Damn it!" Wu Dan pounded his thigh, a hint of annoyance in his eyes. "The situation isn't complicated. Some people think that you have a lot of techniques that benefit the people, but you keep them hidden in Kingdom Li, which goes against the principle of universal love. I cursed at them at the time. You're not a Mohist, so why do you have to follow their rules?

Besides, these things don't belong to the Mohist Guild in the first place!

Using other people's things for Mohist activities.

Isn't that taking advantage of others' generosity?

I warned them not to mess around from the beginning.

But some people are stubborn, and some things have leaked out."

"Oh..." Ying Wuji nodded. Some things were known to too many people, and it was impossible to keep them completely secret.

One couldn't expect them to respect patent rights.

He asked with a calm smile, "What exactly has leaked out?"

Wu Dan said in a deep voice, "The printing press has leaked like a sieve, and we can't stop it! There are many people with knowledge of the concrete assembly line, and the types of raw materials should have leaked out, but the specific formula is only in the hands of the core circle. Wuji, how should we handle this?"

"No need to handle it!" Ying Wuji waved his hand. "Let them steal it. We couldn't have stopped it in the first place. The key issue now is how many people hold this view?"

He really wasn't particularly concerned.

The printing press was at most a small money-maker in bookstores. Now that the overall price had been pushed down, even if someone stole it, it would immediately enter a state of oversupply.

The only real use of this thing now was to lower the threshold for literacy.

Even if it flowed into other countries, it was highly likely to promote cultural literacy like in Kingdom Li, making little money, and even losing money.

As for concrete...

It was troublesome because the raw materials had been determined, and cracking the formula was only a matter of time.

If other countries used this thing to build one wall after another, it would be more difficult to handle in the future.

But building walls with this thing was fast, requiring a large number of skilled craftsmen and a strong ability to mobilize resources.

It was quite dependent on the political system of each country.

If placed in the constantly warring Kingdom Chu.

With the same craftsmen and the same concrete formula.

To build the same wall, they might need to spend three times the time and money.

Moreover...

They didn't have so many craftsmen, and it was difficult to spend so much money.

The real money-makers were the soap and glass mirror factories.

The former was secretly operated by the people of Kingdom Li, and neither side knew the full picture. As long as Kingdom Li completely turned against them, he could take it all back at any time.

...

The two key techniques of the latter were in the hands of Wu Dan and Zhai Yun. Both of them were trustworthy, and the production of glass mirrors was not large, so there was basically no possibility of leakage.

With both big money-makers in his hands, Ying Wuji was really not worried.

Wu Dan thought for a moment. "Although there are quite a few bastards like this, there aren't actually that many. Maybe about ten percent. I've already counted the ones who are significant. How do you think we should deal with them?"

As he spoke, he took out a scroll from his pocket.

Ying Wuji took it and opened it, finding a list of names inside.

He was a little surprised. He hadn't expected Wu Dan to be so meticulous in his thinking. He couldn't help but smile and say, "Hey? I didn't notice before, but you're quite vengeful!"

"Hmph!" Wu Dan grumbled, "Why shouldn't I be vengeful? These bastards couldn't even feed themselves before they came to Kingdom Li. Now, thanks to you, their lives have improved, and they even have official positions. But now they're starting to turn against us? Wuji, what should we do? Should we kick them out?"

Ying Wuji waved his hand with a smile. "Since the information has already leaked, what's the use of kicking them out? Should we kick them to another country?"

Wu Dan was a little disgruntled. "So, should we just keep them?"

"Yes!" Ying Wuji nodded. "They can only have limited access to these things at most. Even if they stay longer, the harm will be limited. It's obvious that someone wants to instigate them to leave, so I'll do the opposite.

When you go back this time, leak some information. Just say that I already know about this matter, but don't cause them any trouble."

"This..." Wu Dan sighed. "Wuji, you can endure what ordinary people can't."

Ying Wuji pursed his lips. "It's not that! It's just that in the eyes of some people, the formula is very important, but in my eyes, people are more important. Dan, I won't ask anything else. If the Mohist leader demands that all Mohists leave Kingdom Li, how many do you think will leave?"

Wu Dan's face became serious. "It's really hard to say! In principle, everyone in the Mohist Guild must obey the leader's orders, but Kingdom Li has given them too much, and other countries can't offer as much real power and official positions..."

Ying Wuji asked, "How many do you think will leave?"

Wu Dan thought for a moment and held up five fingers, uncertainly saying, "Fifty percent?"

Fifty percent...

Ying Wuji's eyes narrowed slightly. If Kingdom Li could keep the remaining fifty percent, it would be far from a serious loss.

But the new land had just begun to take shape, with great potential for development. Although there were many Mohist craftsmen, they were far from saturated compared to the new land and would probably need at least five more years.

He naturally didn't want to lose as much as fifty percent.

But the leader's control over the Mohist Guild couldn't be underestimated, and it was really a tricky problem.

In a while, he would probably have to put some thought into dealing with it.

Ying Wuji thought for a moment and suddenly smiled. "By the way, Dan, how much is left in your personal treasury?"

Wu Dan didn't know why he suddenly brought this up and answered honestly, "There's still some. Why?"Ying Wuji pointed to the scroll: "These people, you should contact them privately and see if you can bring them back to our Kingdom Wu!"

"Huh?"

....

Wu Dan's thick and short eyebrows immediately furrowed: "This won't do, isn't this like stealing someone else's business?"

Ying Wuji waved his hand with a smile: "I told you to do it, so go ahead. I won't blame you!"

"Alright!"

Wu Dan gritted his teeth. Although he nodded, there was still some reluctance in his eyes.

Dealing with these dog-like people with his own money.

He really didn't want to!

Ying Wuji clicked his tongue: "Oh, and one more thing. If the royal family of Zhou or the Mohist Guild's high-level members contact you and ask you to cooperate with them, don't refuse, but don't accept either. Just act hesitant and leave them a way out!"

"Okay!"

Wu Dan didn't quite understand what Ying Wuji was thinking, but he still readily agreed. Listening to Brother Wuji is never wrong, there's no need to doubt it at all.

He finished the remaining tea in his cup: "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. I have to prepare the raw materials for glass fusion tomorrow, so they won't be stolen."

"Okay!"

Ying Wuji nodded: "Arrange your time in advance. Li Jiang will have to sign the national book in a few days, and you need to be there."

"Got it!"

Wu Dan stood up, but didn't leave immediately. He opened his mouth several times, but didn't say anything.

Ying Wuji furrowed his brows: "If you have something to say, just say it. What's with all the hesitation?"

Wu Dan pursed his lips, hesitated for a while, and finally said, "I heard that all the men of the Li family were killed, and the women were sent to a new place. What about that..."

Ying Wuji's lips curled up slightly: "That's my chief guard. What about it?"

"Oh...nothing, I was just curious!"

Wu Dan waved his hand repeatedly, showing no abnormal expression, but his departing steps were somewhat flustered.

"Tsk tsk!"

Ying Wuji pursed his lips and didn't say much.

The entire Mohist Guild knew that Wu Dan was a very reserved person, after all, no one in the guild liked to visit the high-class brothel as much as he did.

But to say that he was a pure playboy, Ying Wuji didn't agree, after all, he had seen the innocent side of this guy.

But this kind of thing is very complicated.

It's not suitable for outsiders to get involved.

It's better to quietly stay on the sidelines.

"But..."

Ying Wuji scratched his head frantically, pacing back and forth in the main hall. The matters of the Mohist Guild were really worrying him.

He didn't know why, but there was actually such a twisted organization in this world.

There are countless Mohists in the world, and there are countless outstanding craftsmen and rangers among them.

In the miraculous event at Yinshan a few months ago, it would have been impossible to achieve without the Mohist craftsmen.

If Ji Tong really took half of them away, it would probably delay the progress of Kingdom Li's development.

It seems that he needs to contact Wu Wen.

Although he is also a Mohist, and a senior figure in the guild, he should also obey Ji Tong's orders.

But this person was ultimately brought into the guild by the Qingyi, and the two generations of giants have different beliefs. Wu Wen obviously leans more towards the Qingyi's beliefs, and it's not completely impossible to persuade him.

However...

Ying Wuji also didn't have much confidence.

Forget it.

After finishing the matter of Jiang Taiyuan, he will immediately go to find Wu Wen to discuss, and then bring the Thirteenth Lord and Wu Shuangxu to give this great Mohist some ideological guidance.

....

As for now...

Ying Wuji looked up at the sky. It was already getting dark, but none of the people at home had returned.

Maybe they were enjoying the opera?

The courtyard was a bit deserted.

It's not a big deal to stay at home alone.

Should he go to the opera?

Hua Chao's mood should be just right now.

She would definitely agree to any request he made.

Not long ago, he had ordered someone to renovate the third-floor study, where you could see outside but not inside. And a new washroom and a soft couch were added.

Only the boss and the boss's wife could enter the study.

Hehehe...

Ying Wuji felt a bit excited. After all, after the awakening of the Tianren Clan's bloodline, his body's energy was extremely vigorous. But he accidentally got into trouble and became a monk for more than two months. After returning from the end of the Great Ming, Hua Chao was still recuperating, and as soon as she recovered, she went to accompany Luo Yan to the end of his life.

Tang Tang is also pregnant.

The only time was when he attempted to assassinate the prince in the Qingjiang Palace...

But that time in the study, he couldn't fully display his abilities.

Thinking of this, his steps quickened.

But he didn't expect that before he could leave, he saw a figure coming towards him.

"Huh?"

Ying Wuji was taken aback, somewhat pleasantly surprised, because the person who came was none other than Zhao Ning, dressed as Princess Yuanyang.

Zhao Ning looked at him with a smile: "What? I'm back at my own home, and you, Wuji, aren't you going to welcome me?"

With that, she walked straight to the bedroom.

Ying Wuji hurried to catch up, smiling: "How could I not welcome you? But I saw that you have a lot of official documents that haven't been approved. I offered to help, but you refused. I thought I wouldn't see you today!"

As they spoke, the two of them had already entered the bedroom.

Zhao Ning closed the door behind her and smiled: "Indeed, there are some official documents that haven't been approved, but some of them are not particularly important, so I put them aside for now. It's not too late to approve them tomorrow."

"Oh?"

Ying Wuji took a step forward and teased her: "Your Highness wants to see me even when official documents are put aside. I'm really flattered!"

The two of them were very close, and they could hear each other's breathing.

"What's more important than the Lord Husband?" Zhao Ning tilted her head slightly, looking at him with a smile, her expression quite calm.

But the slightly blushing cheeks revealed some nervousness in her heart.

The prestige has been established, the matter of the daughter's marriage has been settled, and even the possible external threats in the coming years have been handled.

So what should be done now?

Zhao Ning understood in her heart.

And she also understood that Wuji probably understood what she understood.

Wuji might also understand that she understood what he understood.

This was an unspoken understanding.

But coming all the way from Qingjiang Palace to the Lord Husband's mansion, it was to do this kind of thing, which made her feel a little embarrassed.After all, he had been the prince for so long.

No matter who it was in front of, she always looked dignified.

This matter was obviously not dignified.

Even though they had already had physical contact before, whether it was the close contact in the stone room or that night in the study, she still showed some restraint.

But now, looking at Ying Wuji's eyes, it seemed like he wanted to devour her alive.

...

Why is it so intense today?

After Ying Wuji posted a soundproof symbol on the door.

She couldn't bear the scorching gaze, so she dodged his gaze and sat on the bed, pretending to look around: "Actually! I came to find you for official business."

Ying Wuji looked disappointed: "Oh? It's just for official business!"

Zhao Ning was taken aback, afraid of disappointing him, and quickly explained, "But you should understand me, as long as it's official business, I will do my best."

Ying Wuji's eyes lit up: "Is that true?"

Zhao Ning nodded: "Of course it's true!"

"That's great!"

Ying Wuji was excited and quickly took out a set of golden armor from the wardrobe.

Made entirely of gold, but thin as a cicada's wings.

It was as beautiful as a work of art.

Everywhere reflected the artistic nature of hollowing out.

Zhao Ning looked a little strange: "Is this for me to wear?"

"Yes!"

"Why should I wear this?"

"You just have to wear it!"

"This..."

Zhao Ning still didn't understand, but still picked it up to put it on.

Ying Wuji stopped her and pulled at her clothes: "No! What I mean is, you just wear it!"

Zhao Ning: "..."

After a moment.

Zhao Ning was only wearing the simple and hollow armor, feeling the air around her flowing smoothly over her skin.

The coolness of the golden armor made her cheeks even hotter, and she could only tightly grip the small whip in her hand to release the tension in her heart.

Looking at Ying Wuji, who was in tattered clothes, her voice trembled: "Why do I have to wear this?"

Ying Wuji pretended to be calm: "I heard that after the battle in the Capital of the Great Ming, His Highness became a war god in the eyes of the Ji clan army."

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Zhao Ning: "..."

Ying Wuji tied himself up and then lay on the bed: "I, who is strong, am the captive of this battle. Come on! Let's do official business!"

Zhao Ning: "!"

...

An hour later.

Zhao Ning leaned on Ying Wuji's scarred shoulders, feeling a little dazed.

What did we just do in that hour?

She didn't understand why it had to be like this.

But she had to admit that it was indeed a completely new and exciting experience.

Ying Wuji suddenly spoke: "How about doing official business again?"

"No!"

Zhao Ning quickly said, "The armor is already broken!"

Although it was wonderful to the point of being lost in the moment just now.

But the interrogation and counter-restraint scenes were a bit too rough.

The scenes of whipping and counter-whipping were too shameful.

And the lines...

It can only be said that it is worthy of being a script, with just a few lines of dialogue, the plot is clearly explained.

In the script.

She was still the prince of Kingdom Li disguised as a man.

Ying Wuji was still the young master of Kingdom Qian.

Then the two armies fought, and after a fierce battle, Ying Wuji was captured.

Finally, the battle between the two armies turned into a battle between the two of them.

This...

Zhao Ning didn't know what to say.

In terms of physique, Ying Wuji was much stronger than her.

She really couldn't resist.

Ying Wuji grinned: "Next time I'll make a sturdier one, the gold material is too soft and can't withstand the bodies of two Zhuanxu Emperors."

...

Zhao Ning: "..."

She could only choose to remain silent.

After leaning on each other for a long time, the two of them finally came back to their senses.

Zhao Ning then brought up the topic of official business: "Just now, Predecessor Wu sent a message, saying that when Jiang Taiyuan comes over this time, we must bring her along for the negotiations with Li Jiang."

"Predecessor Wu?"

Ying Wuji was a little slow to react, but quickly realized that the Predecessor Wu she mentioned was Wu Shuangxu.

This mysterious and beautiful forensic doctor disappeared with the Hanguang Sword Spirit after dealing with the matter of Danqing last time, and no one knew where they went.

It seems that she is quite well-informed, and she knew so quickly that Jiang Taiyuan was coming over.

He clicked his tongue: "Is she trying to send her senior brother on his final journey?"

"I don't know!"

Zhao Ning shook her head: "She only said this sentence, and didn't say anything else. I feel that this matter is not so simple. Although I am considered a disciple of Master Bai, I am not a Taoist, and there are many things inside that I don't understand.

But we have had a lot of dealings with Jiang Taiyuan. Do you think with his impulsive and self-centered personality, he would calmly enter a place of certain death?"

"No!"

Ying Wuji shook his head.

One thing is certain, Jiang Taiyuan does want to revive Jiang Qi.

But this person is too confident and will only revive Jiang Qi in his own way. Any path that others see as correct is dog shit in his eyes.

And it has to be said.

He has indeed accumulated a lot of wealth through scheming.

The best example is the Anji Power of Jiang Qi in the Capital of the Great Ming.

This schemer has tasted the sweetness of scheming, making it difficult for him to stop.

It's even more absurd to say that he would go to his death.

Ying Wuji frowned slightly: "Could it be that he is confident in escaping the desperate situation?"

Zhao Ning shook her head: "This is really not certain. If there is a chance, I still want to pay a visit to Master. He has laid out so many hidden moves, it doesn't make sense for him not to understand who Jiang Taiyuan is, but still let this person live until now.

There are many things that I need Master to clarify.

But when I asked Predecessor Wu, she said she would take me to visit when the time is right.

I was thinking, maybe through your mother's clan..."

Ying Wuji deeply agreed with this statement, because he also wanted to see Master Bai, who, as a member of the Bai family, had become a high-ranking member of the Yang Zhu lineage and was the oldest chess player in the world today.

If he could gain his support, it would be very convenient for him to do anything in the future.

But...He sighed lightly, "I've asked my mother before, and she said that the elders have very little contact with the Bai family. She has been the head of the family for so long, and they've only contacted each other a handful of times. She really doesn't know where he is."

Zhao Ning was somewhat disappointed, "So..."

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

Ying Wuji smiled, "Since he has chosen to do so, there must be a reason for his actions. I think there's no need to rush. At least our Kingdom Li is on the right track in every aspect, and we don't need to worry about Jiang Taiyuan.

Let's just focus on our own matters.

Work hard on the new land development.

Work hard on the Great Li Academy.

Work hard on farming.

Work hard on raising children!

Don't worry about when the era of great strife will come.

...

At least we can enjoy a few more years of family bliss."

Zhao Ning was lost in thought for a moment, his expression struggling, and after a long hesitation, he finally spoke, "Wuji! Actually, there's something I should have told you a long time ago, but my father and I didn't know how to bring it up. Just now, my father summoned me and specifically instructed me to tell you."

"Ah?"

Ying Wuji suddenly had a bad feeling. If even they found it difficult to speak, how troublesome must it be?

He frowned slightly, "What is it?"

Zhao Ning took a deep breath, "My father... he has at most one more year to live!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

His heart skipped a beat.

Because many scenes could only be played while his father-in-law was alive.

After this play was over, he might have to go out and start his own venture.

Which means.

Less than a year!?

What family bliss is there to enjoy?

Isn't this just setting me up?

He sat up from the bed, rubbing his somewhat numb scalp, as if he understood why Zhao Ning, despite being shy about the matters of the boudoir, still took the initiative to return to the Prince Consort's mansion.

Because this matter was indeed urgent.

Zhao Ning's expression was somewhat dim, as he wrapped his arms around Ying Wuji's waist from behind, resting his cheek against his back, and spoke in a low voice, "Do you think I'm too utilitarian in being with you?"

"Of course not!"

Ying Wuji turned around, forced a smile, and consoled, "After being together for so long, if I still don't know your feelings for me, wouldn't I be ungrateful? I'm just suddenly overwhelmed with work, and my scalp is a bit numb!"

He held no resentment towards Zhao Ning in his heart.

Although there was no romantic love between them at the beginning, and their union had some political marriage implications, Zhao Ning had never wronged him from start to finish, doing everything to the best from her standpoint.

Including today.

Even if there was an element of "official business" involved.

He was more than happy to accept it.

And with his father-in-law having only one year to live, such a matter was top-secret. If he truly had any treacherous thoughts, he could completely take advantage of this time to make a big move.

The actions of the Li royal family had already shown ninety-nine percent sincerity, and the remaining point one percent was because of his own dirty thoughts, forcibly leaving a sliver of possibility.

Zhao Ning breathed a sigh of relief, hesitated for a while, and then said, "Actually, with the stable development of the Great Li, there's no need to send you out on a risky venture. My father is also hesitant, firstly because he's not at ease with you going out alone, and secondly because he's not absolutely sure he can send you out without any suspicion, so in the end, it still depends on what you think."

Ying Wuji felt a bit of a headache.

Not going out was the safest option.

Going out would maximize benefits.

For a moment, he really found it difficult to choose.

But he quickly figured it out.

"I'm not sure what to choose for now, but there's one thing that's definitely right!"

"What's that?"

"Letting my father-in-law hold his grandson in his lifetime."

"Uh..."

...

The next day.

The city gates of Jiangcheng were filled with the sound of gongs and drums.

The last time there was such a grand occasion was during the Hundred Families Gathering, and many citizens were curious about what kind of distinguished guest would arrive today, each standing at the city gates looking into the distance.

Around the third hour of the day, when the sun was three poles high.

At the end of the official road, a four-horse carriage slowly approached.

...

Four horses!

This was a treatment only Lords could enjoy.

The decorations on the carriage were extremely luxurious, with tall horses and a golden canopy.

Even the royal carriage of Kingdom Li did not have such specifications.

Because their ancestors were never that wealthy.

But oddly enough, such a luxurious foreign royal carriage appeared in the capital of Kingdom Li.

It was nothing if not high-profile.

Yet, what was strange was that.

This time, there was only one royal carriage, without even an accompanying guard convoy.

Just one lonely carriage arriving.

On top of the royal carriage, a flag was hung.

The flag fluttered in the wind, with the character "Jiang" written on it.

Ying Wuji couldn't help but narrow his eyes, wondering what play Jiang Taiyuan was putting on this time.

A moment later.

The royal carriage stopped in front of the city gate.

Jiang Taiyuan, dressed in a royal robe, leaped down from the carriage and walked towards Ying Wuji with a hearty laugh, "Brother Ying, sorry to keep you waiting! Speaking of which, it's all thanks to you for the high-profile reception. With today's honor, I'll have face to spare when I talk about it in the future."

Ying Wuji responded with a faint smile, "Of course! The alliance between Li and Jiang is of great importance. Although it's not yet worthy of such a reception, in five days, we'll also be holding a funeral for Brother Jiang, so it's only right to make it a bit more grand, isn't it?"

"That's true!"

Jiang Taiyuan nodded in agreement, showing no displeasure.

Ying Wuji looked him up and down, "If I remember correctly, there's another Jiang sitting on the throne of Qi right now. Is Brother Jiang planning a coup?"

"Look at what you're saying!"

Jiang Taiyuan's face was full of smiles, but his eyes were incredibly sharp, "If I can leave alive this time, it will be like a trapped dragon ascending to heaven. Can't I surpass a puppet Qi King?"

~~~

I'm hitting a wall with the writing, it's a bit tough, seven thousand words today, slacking off for another day.

But I've pretty much figured out the plot for what follows, should be able to get back to ten thousand words a day.

I feel like having some spicy soup.