Listening to the farmers' conversation, Jinghan was pleased not because of the praise they heaped on Zixuan, but because of the sense of belonging in their hearts. These people, who had originally belonged to the Northern Yuan, now identified themselves as citizens of Daqi. That was the true achievement. Changing the economic condition of a region is not difficult, but changing people's ideology and making them feel a sense of belonging to the Imperial Court—that was more challenging. Fortunately, all the efforts she and her husband had put in were not in vain; the commoners had started to recognize the court from the bottom of their hearts.
"Madam, shall we go?" Chuncao said in a low voice.
Jinghan nodded and led her people forward.
