"After you divorce me, I won't be yours in life, nor will I enter your family tomb in death."
"Let's go, Niu Niu!" The woman resolutely left, holding the child's hand.
No matter what cruel curses the man hurled behind her, she no longer cared.
On this day, the sun was warm, the breeze was just right, and it was a cloudless, beautiful day.
She thought to herself.
She had finally mustered the courage and was free.
It didn't matter what the future held; she could no longer endure those humiliating days of being berated. Having seen happy marriages in the modern world, she could no longer deceive herself.
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At this moment, in the Plague City.
"Ding!"
"Books from the modern era received!"
"Do you choose to accept them?"
After the Elder Princess said "accept," the books once again appeared out of thin air on the desk before her.
The Elder Princess spent about two hours skimming through them. Her eyes immediately lit up at these books obtained from the Beautiful Elder Sister.
The Barefoot Doctor's Manual was incredibly useful; she would give it to the imperial physicians to study.
As for "One Hundred Thousand Whys," she could have a few copies transcribed first, then let the Mohism followers and the army study and learn from them.
The Elder Princess immediately had the specialized scribes copy these books.
Meanwhile, Gu Sang was quite busy with her upcoming exams and didn't have time to livestream. She could only sadly spend her days studying and doing practice questions.
Although she was majoring in performing arts, she still needed to complete her basic coursework.
"Ding!"
"Books have been returned!"
The sudden voice of the system startled Gu Sang, who was concentrating on her work.
On the desk, the books that had been borrowed to the ancient times had returned.
Gu Sang quickly went out, first returning the books to the Beautiful Elder Sister, then returning the rest to the library.
Upon returning home, Gu Sang didn't even have time to make food before connecting with the Elder Princess.
"Have you finished copying all those books? Time flies; it must have been almost a month for you there."
"How's the situation in the Plague City now?"
The Elder Princess looked as if she had encountered something joyous. Her eyebrows were raised, and a smile easily escaped from the corners of her mouth.
Seeing Gu Sang staring at her, the Elder Princess smiled gently and said:
"Sang Sang, thank you for sending those books. These days, the imperial physicians have already developed several highly effective hemostatic drugs."
"The records in the Barefoot Doctor's Manual you sent were so detailed, even containing long-lost..."
"And 'One Hundred Thousand Whys' is simply a masterpiece. It's actually divided into five volumes: physics, chemistry, astronomy and meteorology, agriculture, and physiology and hygiene... The knowledge inside could keep them researching for a lifetime."
"Sang Sang, I have more good news for you. The guns from your future have been recreated by the Mohism followers. Although they can't compare to yours from the future, they're fast, long-range, and better than arrows."
"Moreover, after research, gunpowder can now be controlled to burn within a certain time..."
"Oh, and the modern warfare you showed us is a great example. Winning with fewer troops, guerrilla warfare, surrounding cities from rural areas, armed seizure of revolution - these are all excellent models."
Listening to the Elder Princess enthusiastically talking about various modern ideas, Gu Sang sat smiling and listening attentively.
From the Elder Princess's tone, she could already hear the eagerness to sound the battle cry.
That man sitting on the emperor's throne.
The man Gu Sang had personally helped ascend to the throne, who ultimately betrayed her trust, was finally about to be dethroned!
After the Elder Princess finished talking about the progress made during this period, Gu Sang only asked her one question.
"When do you plan to attack the capital?"
The Elder Princess's eyes showed determination, and her face revealed her dominance as she said, "I've already discussed it with Counselor Fang, Zhou Qichen, and others."
"Now, the Plague City is entirely under my control and has become my rear base."
"We have ample supplies of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and salt. Our weapons and soldiers are all ready."
"Now is the perfect time to attack the capital."
Gu Sang nodded, feeling somewhat excited and anticipatory inside. "Good, I'm looking forward to seeing Pei Changying deposed."
"Make sure to notify me when you attack the capital."
"I must personally come to see you drive Pei Changying from the throne and personally send you to ascend it!"
Yes!
She had to go in person!
The person who had sent Pei Changying to the throne years ago.
In the end, would be the one to drag him down from it!
The Elder Princess seemed to have guessed something, her eyes suddenly brightening, her calm voice tinged with emotion: "Do you mean it? You can come?"
Gu Sang smiled mysteriously, having nothing to hide: "Yes, I've completed my livestreaming task, and the system has rewarded me with the ability to return to the capital."
"Moreover, I can bring three things back with me. I'll think about what items to leave for you that can be most useful."
"However, I'm just an ordinary citizen, so don't have too high expectations of me. I can't bring things like missiles or airplanes."
"At most, I can bring research-related items that can help you progress."
The Elder Princess couldn't control the corners of her mouth from turning upward.
Seven years ago, she had looked down on Gu Sang, thinking she was just a love-obsessed girl with nothing but romance on her mind.
Now, the two had become the closest of friends.
The Elder Princess was extremely excited: "Your personal visit is already the greatest reward for me."
"As for things from the future, I think the books you've sent are already enough."
"They're enough to help the country develop and grow stronger in the days to come."
"Besides, I'm not a waste like Pei Changying. I don't like the feeling of being lifted to power by others. I prefer to struggle and research on my own."
"You've already given me books, which are the most precious treasures in the world."
Gu Sang tilted her head and thought for a moment: "Actually, I've considered bringing you seeds, because many future seeds would be very difficult for you to research there."
"Hybrid rice is a great invention. If I could bring some over, I think with your wisdom, you might be able to replicate hybrid rice."
"And penicillin..."
"You have medical books now, but you're still lacking in Western medical drugs..."
Once again, Gu Sang had stirred the Elder Princess's inner desires. Although the Elder Princess wanted to be self-reliant, she was also self-aware that even with books, researching these things would be extremely difficult.
If Gu Sang could bring these things to her, perhaps her skilled craftsmen could research and develop them.
So, the Elder Princess changed her stance and said: "Sang Sang, I need them, I really need these things now!"
"I can't wait to see you."
Hearing the Elder Princess's urgent voice, seemingly unable to wait to see her, Gu Sang laughed: "Haha, alright, I know you need me badly."
"When you attack the capital, I'll personally come to witness this historic moment!"
"Good, it's a promise."
