Although the Hundun Skill sounds like an insult, it is actually a very powerful skill.
"Is the slow progress bar increase because the Hundun Skill caused the male and female protagonists to lose themselves, resulting in excessive interference with the plot?"
Ling Yi quickly realized this possibility.
In his previous time travels, Ling Yi had been interfering with the plot, but the characters in the plot, whether or not they broke free from the Plot Rules, were actually themselves.
Within the Plot Rules, they are actors; outside the Plot Rules, they are their true selves.
However, due to the different Hundun Skill, these characters have essentially become Ling Yi's puppets, and their thoughts, consciousness, and personalities have all been altered.
In other words, Ling Yi has now become the director, rewriting the script, re-editing the lines, and modifying the character designs.
Isn't this just excessive interference with the plot?
"It seems that I shouldn't use the Hundun Skill recklessly in the future, and I absolutely shouldn't use it on main story characters."
After Prince Li and his entourage returned to the palace, Prince Li Ignore Chen Qiao and Haste left.
This was something Chen Qiao found incredibly unbelievable.
Over the years, Chen Qiao had become accustomed to Prince Li's doting affection, and even if it was something outrageous, Prince Li would still grant her request.
Originally, Chen Qiao had planned to discuss taking a concubine with Prince Li after returning.
Although she didn't want to be a concubine and wanted to be the principal wife, if she didn't become Prince Li's concubine, she wouldn't even have the right to travel with Prince Li in the future.
For example, when she entered the palace this time, she was a complete outsider.
As for Liu Yunying, she must die.
If she doesn't die, Chen Qiao will never have a chance to rise to power.
Now that Liu Yunying has been granted the title of County Princess, it's probably impossible to kill Liu Yunying using conventional methods.
She needs someone to help her.
Not long after Prince Li left, Chen Qiao also quietly left Prince Li.
"Miss, Chen Qiao has left the Prince Li's residence." Ling Yi said to Liu Yunying in Liu Yunying room.
"Leaving now would be suicide!" Liu Yunying laughed.
As they spoke, Liu Yunying, with Ling Yi's help, began to change her equipment.
Although this outfit looks great, it's really inconvenient for movement.
When walking, Liu Yunying often stepped on her skirt, and she didn't dare to take big steps, it was too uncomfortable.
After changing into some lighter clothes, Liu Yunying leaned against the bed and began to think about what to do next.
" Prince Li has already handed over the Class B Tiger Tally; the Emperor and several princes will surely take action."
"If Prince Li confronts the Fourth Prince prematurely because Chen Qiao exposed this matter, then Prince Li will likely be in turmoil, and I will also be implicated."
"We must leave Prince Li first."
Thinking of this, Liu Yunying asked Ling Yi, "How much silver do we have left?"
" The Silver is around 100,000 taels, and if you include jewelry, it's about 200,000 taels," Ling Yi said.
"This amount of money is probably not enough to do anything!"
Ling Yi was taken aback for a moment, then asked curiously, "Miss, what do you want to do?"
Liu Yunying smiled and said, " Chunying, do you think it's possible for me to become the emperor if I wanted to?"
In the book, Chunying is extremely loyal to Liu Yunying. After Liu Yunying's death, it is Chunying secretly retrieves Liu Yunying's body and buries Liu Yunying.
Furthermore, in order to avenge Liu Yunying, Thrusting Chen Qiao once.
Unfortunately, Chen Qiao is the female protagonist in the book. Chunying's Thrusting failed, and she was beaten to death by Chen Qiao.
It was precisely because she knew Chunying's loyalty that Liu Yunying dared to say these words to Ling Yi.
But Liu Yunying probably never dreamed that Chunying at this moment was not Chunying at all; instead, her body contained the soul of a man.
Ling Yi was genuinely surprised by Liu Yunying's idea.
Ling Yi merely used his bastard skills to change Liu Yunying's personality, preventing Liu Yunying from living such a humble life as in the original story.
But unexpectedly, Liu Yunying actually had the idea of becoming an empress.
"Miss, that's probably not realistic."
"Yes, that's unrealistic. Without soldiers, power, money, or food, rebellion is definitely not an option. If rebellion is not an option, then the only option left is palace intrigue."
"So, what does Miss plan to do?"
"Let Prince Li become emperor. Once Prince Li does, I will be empress. Then I will find a way to control the court and sideline the emperor. After I have control of the court, I will kill Prince Li."
"The imperial court will then become my personal domain. I will then implement some policies that benefit the people, increase my prestige, and when the time is right, I will be able to declare myself emperor."
"Miss is amazing!" Ling Yi replied casually.
But deep down, he didn't take it seriously; things were never as simple as he thought.
This world has never had an empress.
There have only been a few ruthless people like Wu Zetian in history.
Throughout five thousand years of history, only Wu Zetian truly and practically became an empress.
However, since Liu Yunying wants to become empress, Ling Yi will definitely lend a hand.
Of course, they wouldn't help openly, but rather behind the scenes.
"If we want Prince Li to become emperor as soon as possible, then the emperor must die first, and his princes must also be killed."
"Perhaps we could try asking our father for help. If we can get his assistance, the success rate will increase significantly."
"But before that, I should prepare some things to show my father my abilities."
"Forget about pistols. Let's get the gunpowder working first, make some homemade mines, and then see if we can make a single-shot musket."
Compared to pistols, handguns are less difficult to fire.
Pistols need bullets, but handguns only need gunpowder, iron balls, and iron pellets to create firepower.
After a moment of contemplation, Liu Yunying said to Ling Yi, " Chunying, go and buy me some things..."
For the next two weeks, the Prince Li remained quite peaceful.
Prince Li was very busy, and they could not see each other for several days.
Chen Qiao is also very busy, leaving the Prince Li from time to time, probably preparing to do something.
Liu Yunying was also very busy. With Ling Yi's help, she easily collected a large amount of materials for making gunpowder, and with Ling Yi's help as well, she quickly produced the first batch of explosives.
Afterwards, Ling Yi secretly found a group of ancient craftsmen and quietly entered the ninth courtyard of the Prince Li to secretly develop firearms.
In just half a month, a batch of finished products has been produced.
If the normal process were followed, a musket could not have been made in just half a month.
But who gave these craftsmen Ling Yi boost?
Using his Hundun Skill, Ling Yi subtly transmitted some modern manufacturing techniques to these craftsmen.
Occasionally, a burst of inspiration can solve a difficult problem.
Moreover, this musket was no ordinary musket.
Ordinary muskets could only fire a single shot, but after these craftsmen's "breakthrough of inspiration," the muskets were transformed into six-barreled muskets.
In other words, it can fire six shots in quick succession.
Although they couldn't make rifle or pistol bullets, they did create simple bullets by imitating the design of shotgun bullets.
Loading ammunition has become much easier.
This batch of improved handguns, while not comparable to modern Firearms, was sufficient for this era.
That evening, Liu Yunying, along with Ling Yi and Feng Liu, quietly left the Prince Li.
Feng Liu, the most trusted personal Imperial Guard of Prince Li, has now been successfully "turned to the enemy" by Liu Yunying.
Now, he has become one of Liu Yunying's most trusted subordinates, just like Chunying, without exception.
In the pavilion in the backyard of the Prime Minister's residence.
Liu Hui handled the six-barreled musket with the care of a precious treasure, playing with it for a long time before finally putting it down with great affection.
"What are you going to do?" Liu Hui asked, looking at Liu Yunying.
"Father, I want to help Prince Li ascend to the throne."
"You want to be the empress?" Liu Hui, as expected of the current prime minister, instantly saw through Liu Yunying's thoughts.
"Right!"
" Prince Li is both the most likely and the least likely to sit on that throne. The emperor is too wary of him; any move Prince Li makes will be detected."
"With these weapons, anything is possible." Seeing that Liu Hui did not refute her idea, Liu Yunying felt that there was a chance, so she continued to persuade her.
Share your thoughts.
"Among the six princes, the eldest prince was of average ability and not capable of great responsibility, so he was the least favored by the emperor."
"The Second Prince is a Reckless Man, impulsive in his actions, and easily manipulated."
"Although the Third Prince is capable and resourceful, he is short-sighted, Emotionless for quick success, and Coldblood. If Father supports him to ascend the throne, I'm afraid the first family he'll turn around and target is our Liu Clan!"
Liu Hui stroked his beard, nodded, and said, "Continue!"
"The fourth prince is actually the most dangerous. He seems harmless, spending his days indulging in poetry and songs and neglecting his duties, but in reality, he has been plotting in secret for a long time."
Liu Hui frowned. He hadn't expected Liu Yunying to speak of the Fourth Prince in such a way.
How could the Fourth Prince be so patient? That's impossible.
"Father, your advisor Yan Song, Chen Qiao by Prince Li's side, Wang Lin by the First Prince's side, Bai Songren, the military advisor by the Second Prince's side, and Eunuch Zhu, the Emperor's most trusted eunuch, are all the Fourth Prince's men."
Liu Hui shook her head. "That's impossible."
"Even Father thinks it's impossible, which shows just how deeply the Fourth Prince is hiding his true intentions."
"Is everything you're saying true?"
"Whether it's true or not, Father can interrogate Yan Song."
Liu Hui took a deep breath, looked at her daughter, and asked, "What do you want to do?"
"The emperor will die within three days, poisoned by Eunuch Zhu. It will then be discovered that Eunuch Zhu is the fourth prince's man, and he will bring the fourth prince from behind the scenes to the forefront."
"You want Prince Li to be the one who reaps the benefits?"
"Father, it is I who want to be that fisherman."
Liu Hui felt a chill run down her spine, and when she looked at her daughter again, she felt completely unfamiliar with her.
What a grand plan, what a grand ambition!
How confident are you?
"With these weapons, we're at least 90% certain of success."
After a moment's thought, Liu Hui nodded and said, "I know what to do."
"Thank you very much, Father. You can keep these weapons for your own protection. I'll take my leave now."
"Okay!" Liu Hui nodded.
Under normal circumstances, Liu Hui agree to help Liu Yunying so easily?
Similarly, Liu Hui also fell victim to Ling Yi's Hundun Skill.
This subtly changed Liu Hui's thinking, which is why everything went so smoothly.