I traveled back to the Qin Dynasty, and the First Emperor begged me to become his empress.

Chapter 278 The Great Qin Weekly is on the agenda

Ying Wuyou slowly shook her head and said softly, "That's not the case. Whether Father King should establish a crown prince, when to establish one, and who to establish—all of this should be decided by Father King himself. He must have his own considerations and conclusions. As for me, I simply admire your concern for the country and its people." After saying this, she smiled and looked at Wang Laowu's bewildered expression.

Wang Wu stared wide-eyed, his face full of confusion, seemingly still reeling from Ying Wuyou's words. However, before Wang Wu could ponder the meaning of Ying Wuyou's earlier statement, Ying Wuyou spoke again: "In short, I truly admire you. Would you be willing to work for me from now on?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Wu's face lit up with surprise. He stared at Ying Wuyou in disbelief and stammered, "I...can I really do it?" His voice was filled with anticipation and nervousness.

Ying Wuyou nodded slightly and answered affirmatively, "Of course! Not only that, in my opinion, you are very good and fully capable of following me."

Wang Laowu's eyes reddened with emotion, tears welling up as if they might spill over at any moment. For so many years, no one had ever genuinely praised him, saying, "You're good." These three simple words were like heavenly music to Wang Laowu, who had always lived at the bottom of society, enduring countless scornful looks and ridicule. At this moment, his heart was filled with gratitude, and without hesitation, he respectfully kowtowed to Ying Wuyou before him. Each kowtow struck the ground heavily, producing a clear, resounding sound, expressing his deepest respect for Ying Wuyou.

The moment he kowtowed, Wang Laowu was absolutely certain that the woman before him was none other than the legendary Princess Jiayang! Only Princess Jiayang could be so extraordinary, so different from those who only cared about personal gain and were filled with utilitarian motives. Princess Jiayang cared deeply for the people and was wholeheartedly devoted to their well-being; this noble quality deeply moved Wang Laowu. Although Wang Laowu racked his brains trying to understand what Princess Jiayang saw in him, he firmly believed that since the princess had said she needed him, there must be a deeper reason. Thinking of this, Wang Laowu's excitement grew even stronger.

However, even with his heart full of joy, Wang Laowu still remained cautious. After calming himself down a bit, he raised his head and carefully asked Ying Wuyou, "Your Highness, what can I do for you? Just give the word, and I will go through fire and water for you!"

Ying Wuyou smiled slightly and replied softly, "Don't rush, don't rush. Let me ask you first, can you read?"

Upon hearing this question, Wang Laowu was taken aback at first, and then quickly replied, "Your Highness, I know some characters, but not many."

Ying Wuyou nodded in satisfaction, then said, "Yes, that's very good. But you still need to learn more."

Upon hearing this, Wang Laowu's face showed astonishment. He pondered to himself, "Does the princess not intend to employ me immediately? But if she doesn't need my service, why does she want me to continue learning to read? What's the mystery behind this?" A series of questions flooded his mind, leaving Wang Laowu completely baffled.

Looking at Wang Laowu, who stood there dumbfounded, Ying Wuyou's lips curled up slightly, and he said softly, "Starting this month, I will pay you your wages on time every month. The initial amount is five taels of silver per month. However, if you handle the tasks assigned to you properly and satisfy me, your wages will naturally increase. What do you think of this arrangement?"

Wang Laowu stared wide-eyed at Ying Wuyou, his face filled with disbelief. He never imagined that he would receive his wages before even starting a single task! This windfall was simply unbelievable. After a long while, he seemed to snap out of a daze and stammered, "Then... what exactly can I do for Your Highness, Princess?" As he spoke, Wang Laowu's eyes were filled with doubt and anticipation.

Ying Wuyou smiled and patiently explained, "There aren't any particularly urgent tasks for you to complete right now, but there will definitely be some crucial matters that require your help in the future. So, until then, you can go to school with the children on my estate and learn as much knowledge and culture as possible. I believe that what you learn will definitely be of great help to me in the future!"

When Wang Laowu heard Ying Wuyou mention that there were important matters waiting for him to handle in the future, he, who had been somewhat listless, suddenly perked up as if he had been injected with chicken blood. Filled with gratitude, he kowtowed deeply to Ying Wuyou again, then raised his head and said solemnly, "Thank you for your great kindness, Princess! I will certainly do my utmost, even unto death, to serve you wholeheartedly, and I will never dare to slacken in the slightest!"

Seeing this, Ying Wuyou quickly waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, get up now! Stop kowtowing and kneeling all the time. I don't like these formalities. From now on, you're not allowed to do this anymore!"

Hearing the seriousness in Ying Wuyou's words, Wang Laowu's expression turned solemn. He straightened up and nodded solemnly, replying, "Princess, rest assured, I will remember this!"

Ying Wuyou nodded slightly in agreement, then said slowly, "Well, that's good. Now that you understand, if there's nothing else, you should go home and discuss it with your family. Tomorrow morning, go to my estate and find Steward Zhao there."

Wang Laowu quickly bowed and replied, "Thank you, Princess. I understand." After saying that, he stood quietly in place, waiting for Ying Wuyou's further instructions.

Seeing this, Ying Wuyou waved his hand and said, "Alright, there's nothing else for now, you can go back now." After receiving permission, Wang Laowu quickly bowed, then carefully turned around and followed the guard beside him as they slowly left the room.

After Wang Laowu left, Ying Wuyou sat alone at the table, lost in thought. He tapped the table lightly, his mind swirling with ideas on how to conduct patriotic education among the people of Qin. If he acted now, Chu, Qi, and several other states would likely follow suit. This would be extremely detrimental to Qin's original cultural invasion strategy. However, if Qin failed to make the necessary preparations in time, the other states would very likely preemptively strike first.

After careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, Ying Wuyou finally made his decision—he would start with some captivating gossip stories. This would not only attract public attention but also subtly instill patriotism in them. With this in mind, Ying Wuyou had a plan in mind, and it seemed that the preparations for the *Great Qin Weekly* had to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.