Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!-Chapter 140 - 136: A Very Long -

Mingxu City changed its City Lord just like that, which seemed quite frivolous. Everyone present believed they could do a better job than that young child who hadn’t even fully grown up and thus wanted an explanation.

Each person, when facing the Princess alone, dared not express any opinions. But when they were all gathered together, they suddenly manifested a peculiar courage.

The law does not punish the masses, and if enough people share the same opinion, it proves the fault doesn’t lie with them but with others.

That’s the stance these people held now.

"Your Highness, isn’t it too hasty to decide the City Lord based solely on one... question?"

"This is a matter of great importance for Mingxu City, we urge the Princess to reconsider!"

"Merely a child can hardly undertake such a significant duty, please choose another City Lord."

These people spoke their minds, as if they were not the ones who agreed moments ago that answering one question right could qualify someone as City Lord.

"Moreover, if the answers are whatever the Princess says they are, how could we commoners’ responses be considered wrong?"

Shen Jingxian glanced at the City Lord she had just appointed. Although he seemed very young, he appeared quite composed in this situation, showing no sign of panic.

Shen Jingxian asked him, "Others do not understand my intentions, Little City Lord, do you know them?"

The young boy bowed his head in contemplation, then nodded. "Yunyi Country and Dongwu Country have different customs, particularly regarding the attitude towards women. If Mingxu City truly becomes a part of Yunyi’s territory, the Princess’s primary desire would be to change the city’s atmosphere, as the City Lord’s vision determines his ability to embrace various matters. The Princess’s initial two questions were meant to assess who has wide vision and the courage to think and speak differently. Mingxu City doesn’t need stable governance or immutability now; it needs a breakthrough."

"Answering the Princess’s question correctly requires not only logic but also empathy. Mingxu City needs a City Lord with empathy who can also accept new things."

After the Little City Lord finished speaking, everyone was dumbfounded. They hadn’t realized that what seemed like the Princess’s folly hid such profound significance. What immeasurable knowledge and strategy the Princess must have to come up with questions that reveal the bigger picture!

It might be excusable for them to not grasp the deep meaning behind the Princess’s actions due to their shallow learning, but how could they just challenge her so boldly! 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Compared to the new City Lord, though, who comprehended the Princess’s intention in such a short amount of time, they felt truly ashamed!

Shen Jingxian noticed that people around her suddenly looked at her with admiration, which made her a bit uncomfortable.

Indeed, she intended to ask the Little City Lord, but she didn’t expect him to answer so... comprehensively.

There were aspects she hadn’t even thought of.

Shen Jingxian’s idea was relatively straightforward; she wanted to bring transformation to Mingxu City, so she needed a City Lord with unusual intellect. Whether or not the City Lord could govern was not a major issue, as she planned to leave people here for guidance.

But the premise was that the selected City Lord should be open to change. Moreover, under circumstances like Mingxu City’s, a female City Lord could be even better.

Judging by the outcome, although not a female City Lord, Shen Jingxian felt this City Lord wasn’t bad.

"Any more objections? If not, the City Lord is decided."

...

Three days after the City Lord was appointed, a reply came from the Dongwu Imperial City, stating that both Mingxu City and the Second Prince would serve as an apology to Yunyi, clarifying that the attack on Jiangkou County was the Second Prince’s own decision, unrelated to Dongwu Country, and now they would hand over the Second Prince to Yunyi Country to deal with as they please, hoping to maintain friendly diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The reply didn’t mention compensation at all, indicating they planned to play dumb and brush over this matter.

The envoy who delivered the letter kept a smiling face, but in truth, his back was soaked with cold sweat.

It was all the Second Prince’s fault for breaking the rule of not harming envoys during conflicts between two countries; now he was particularly afraid of getting beheaded by the outraged Princess of Yunyi Country.

Luckily, the Princess seemed to be in a decent mood after reading the letter, not only having no objections but also allowing him to personally deliver the message to the Second Prince.

The envoy promptly hurried off; the Second Prince’s actions had suddenly made being an envoy a high-risk occupation, so he naturally wanted to deliver the message properly to the Second Prince.

Shen Jingxian sent people to accompany the envoy, but she didn’t move herself; she didn’t want to see the Second Prince, afraid she might throw up.