The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1043 - 236: National Husband_7

Chapter 1043: Chapter 236: National Husband_7

The women immediately stopped and looked at her with longing eyes, "General Pei!"

Pei Qin put her finger to her lips and shushed them, then rode back to the palace.

Watching the crazed crowd, Xiao Yong helplessly shook his head with a smile.

Among the crowd, Pei Wendong also sighed, "I really don’t know why... she’s so keen on being adored and pursued by those women!"

Why? With a jar of aged vinegar at home, would Pei Qin dare let those men chase and admire her? Would she dare? She would never have the chance in this lifetime! She could only enjoy being chased and admired by those women for a bit of thrill!

Upon entering the palace, Pei Qin saw Emperor Chu Wen had risen and was enjoying the cool air outside the hall. She hopped forward with small steps, "Emperor! Did you see the fireworks I set off? Weren’t they stunning and amazing? Didn’t they make you greatly admire my natural genius!?"

Emperor Chu Wen’s mouth twitched, "If anyone else comes asking for your hand tomorrow, I’ll accept on your behalf!"

Gah... Pei Qin immediately pleaded, "Don’t, Emperor!" Mo Heng would strangle her if he found out!

Emperor Chu Wen ignored her and turned to instruct Shi Su, "Go and find out how many people want to marry General Pei!"

Shi Su, trying to hold back a laugh, responded, "As you command!"

Pei Qin’s face turned a shade greener, "Emperor, why count? It’s much better to generalise!"

"At a time like this, you still have the mood to play around! You’re shirking your duties!" Emperor Chu Wen glared at her and scolded.

Pei Qin felt wronged, "Emperor, I am truly wronged! I made these fireworks for you!"

"To expand your horizons before I die?" Emperor Chu Wen said unabashedly.

"I am more wronged than Dou E..." Pei Qin launched a heartfelt complaint.

Emperor Chu Wen huffed and turned back to his sleeping quarters.

Pei Qin quickly followed, "Emperor! I’m serious! The Manufacturing Bureau has to spend money on developing ammunition, bombs, and ’One Finger Gone,’ especially for ’One Finger Gone,’ I’ve spent a fortune just to produce three! These military weapons can’t be sold, so relying on the treasury long-term is a burden! So, these fireworks, selling them to those pretentious rich folks, bringing in money, then the Manufacturing Bureau wouldn’t need to use the treasury funds! We’ll make more money than we can spend and even fill the treasury too! I racked my brain to come up with this!"

Emperor Chu Wen looked up at her, skeptical.

"Really! Truer than real gold!" Pei Qin immediately raised her hand.

"I believe you," Emperor Chu Wen muttered inwardly. She’s foolish beyond measure, but cunning at heart!

The Empress Dowager and the concubines hadn’t had a close look yet.

Pei Qin followed Emperor Chu Wen to the Imperial Garden, where she set off more of the fireworks she had previously brought into the palace.

The little palace maids below stomped their feet excitedly, "If I could marry General Pei, I’d be able to watch these fireworks every festival!"

"As long as I can serve General Pei, I’ll be able to see them anyway!"

"General Pei truly is a legendary deity general, so talented!"

"I really want to marry General Pei!"

General Pei had no intention of marrying any of you!

Having not slept well for two days, Pei Qin, after setting off the fireworks and leaving people to discuss, went straight back to wash up and crashed into bed.

The entire Capital Jingcheng, however, was filled with countless sleepless and excited people.

The next day, as soon as Pei Qin opened her eyes and saw the sun was already high, she quickly washed up, paid her respects to Emperor Chu Wen, and was about to rush to the Manufacturing Bureau.

Emperor Chu Wen stopped her, "The results of last night’s inquiry are out, don’t you want to hear them?"

"What results?" Pei Qin asked, groggy.

Shi Su smiled slightly, "General! Just in Capital Jingcheng alone, after last night, there are thousands of women who want to marry the general! If we inquire throughout Great Chu, I reckon we could assemble an army of a hundred thousand!"

Pei Qin rubbed her chin, "So, I’ve suddenly become the national husband!"

"National husband?" Emperor Chu Wen raised an eyebrow.

"The entire nation wants me as their husband!" Pei Qin replied with an audacious face.

Seeing her smug expression, though knowing she was shameless to claim she was just fifteen more than once, Emperor Chu Wen couldn’t help but spit, "Pah!"

Pei Qin inhaled sharply and touched her face, "But I am still quite handsome and dashing!"

"Get lost!" Emperor Chu Wen said curtly. Crucial tasks you can never help with!

Pei Qin immediately complied, smoothly slipping out of the palace.

Just around the corner, a sinister voice said, "General Pei! My master invites you."