The grass in the factory should be plucked

The next day, Nangong Yuanhong came to play with the twins happily as usual.

Jiang Li had no choice but to instruct Zhenzhuer and Feicuier to keep an eye on the twins and make sure they were not allowed to fight the eldest prince.

Cui Jin also came over every day and enjoyed her tea and snacks.

The three children were tired from playing, so they lay down in a row on the carriage and fell asleep with their legs spread out.

Jiang Li collapsed on the mattress and whispered, "Finally I fell asleep. Looking after the kids is more tiring than fighting in a war!"

Cui Jin also followed her example, spreading his arms and legs and lying flat on the carriage, feeling extremely comfortable.

She whispered: "Ah Li, I really envy you so much."

Jiang Li chuckled and said, "Isn't it good to be a royal concubine? What do I have to be envious of? I work in the military camp all day long. You know what others say about me behind my back."

"Luckily I have a thick skin. If it were someone with a thin skin, he would have died of shame!"

Cui Jin sighed, it was not easy for her, this title of prince was earned through real merits!

But others don't know, they only think that she seduced the emperor with her beauty, and even say that she stole the fortune of heaven and earth and was a witch who brought disaster to the country!

"I still envy you. I envy you for having such a great ability. You can be free and do whatever you want."

Although she is a woman, she has also thought about flying high and realizing her ambitions like her brother Cui Jue and Jiang Li.

Jiang Li rolled her eyes: "Madam, you are just talking without any pain in your waist. How many women in the world don't envy you?"

At such a young age, she has already become a royal concubine and has given birth to the emperor's eldest son. Who wouldn't praise her for being blessed?

Cui Jin sighed again. Indeed, you can't have your cake and eat it too.

Carrying the expectations of her family, she entered the palace as a concubine, gave birth to a son, and was promoted to a noble concubine, enjoying unparalleled honor and favor.

But the palace was filled with many complicated rules and regulations, like a gorgeous cage that imprisoned her tightly.

Occasionally looking at the blue sky outside the palace wall, how can we not envy the eagles that can spread their wings freely in the vast sky?

"Okay, okay, stop sighing. You almost forgot the important thing."

Jiang Li got up and took out a booklet from a secret compartment.

"This is the status of the students from Longmen Women's Academy in Dali Prefecture. Your Majesty, please take a look first. When we arrive in Dali, I will formally report to the Empress."

She had already sorted out this booklet.

She was supposed to submit it to Zhang Wanwan and Cui Jin. The employment status of the students in the Women's College had to be reported to the big boss behind the scenes, but she was busy taking care of the children on the way and actually forgot about it.

"Everything is arranged?" Cui Jin was very happy. He took the booklet and flipped through it.

There were not many female students coming to Dali, and most of them were arranged to work in Longmen Tiangong and Longmen Medical Bureau.

There were also two people who were good at business and were transferred by Jiang Li to the General Administration of Commerce to organize documents and handle miscellaneous tasks for her.

"Not bad, not bad." Cui Jin praised, "With Ah Li's example, women in Da Chu will be able to gradually become like men and give full play to their strengths, and they won't have to be trapped in the backyard all day."

The southern tour team stopped and walked many times, and finally arrived in Dali Prefecture before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

When passing by the "Tianjian Gorge" which had been opened up beyond recognition, Nangong Qinghe specially got off the imperial carriage and led the civil and military officials to respectfully burn incense and pray to the "God", thanking him for his divine power that helped the Great Chu to pacify the southern border.

Xie Changan also followed Nangong Qinghe and burned incense to "himself", which was a bit ridiculous.

The Southern Expedition Army surrounded the emperor in a mighty force, passed through Tianjian Gorge, and entered Dali Prefecture.

Dali prefect Feng Wuhu had already led officials of all ranks, as well as surrendered ministers such as the Prince of Nanyue and the Prince of Nanlang, and stood outside the city gate to welcome the emperor.

Seeing the bright yellow flag fluttering in the wind from afar, Feng Wuhu led everyone to kneel down.

"Welcome Your Majesty!"

"Long live the Holy One, long live the Holy One!"

"No need to be polite, everyone." Nangong Qinghe said in a loud voice.

The Prince of Nanyue and the Prince of Nanlang looked up and saw a young emperor sitting on the imperial carriage. He had delicate features and was as gentle as jade. He was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, which made him look even more extraordinary.

The surrendered ministers could not help but be secretly surprised. They did not expect that the Emperor of Great Chu was so young!

At such a young age, he has achieved great success in expanding the territory, and with the help of many talented people, he will surely be a wise ruler who will go down in history in the future!

They were finally convinced.

Under the escort of ministers and troops, the emperor passed through the tall city gate and entered the Dali city in a mighty manner.

The city walls were mottled and still bore traces of the battle, but the newly built commercial district in the city had wide and straight roads, with shops lining both sides, a wide variety of silks and jewelry, teahouses and restaurants everywhere, and a prosperous scene, as if the war had never invaded the city.

Due to the arrival of the emperor, the city of Dali was heavily guarded, roads were blocked, and martial law was imposed everywhere.

Nangong Qinghe looked at the neatly organized commercial district with satisfaction. Thinking of how Jiang Li tricked the Zhengnan Army into "working" for her, his smile deepened.

The soldiers of the Southern Expedition Army did not work in vain. Almost all the shops in this commercial district were purchased with their working hours. The Longmen Commercial Bureau did not have to spend money to hire people to work, and the soldiers also got real benefits. It was truly a "win-win" situation.

After escorting the emperor to the palace converted from the Nanyi Palace and settling the ministers accompanying him one by one, Xie Changan and Jiang Li returned to the palace carrying the twins.

Aunt Lian hadn’t seen the twins for a month. She was so happy that she held them in her arms and kissed them again and again.

"The eldest girl and the eldest boy have grown up a lot, and they have also become heavier!"

The two babies are very strong and feel heavy in my hands.

Xie Changan and Jiang Li both breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, someone was there to help look after the child!

Although Zhenzhuer and Feicuier helped on the way, the four of them were just little girls without any elders to watch over them, so Jiang Li was not at ease handing the twins over to them.

At night, the twins sleep with their parents. The two babies are full of energy and never have a moment of rest.

He is either hungry or has to pee. He is either fighting or crawling all over his parents, tormenting them so much that they haven't had a good night's sleep in a month!

The next day, Nangong Qinghe met with local officials such as Feng Wuhu, as well as surrendered ministers such as the Prince of Nanyue and the Prince of Nanlang in the main hall.

Jiang Li brought the Lady of the Earl of Rui'an, the Lady of the Earl of Zhongqin, and all the female officials to the back hall to meet the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, and the Shufei.

These female officials all came from Longmen Women's Academy. Zhang Wanwan was very happy to see that each of them was so heroic and high-spirited.

"I am very happy to see that you are all able to display your strengths. I hope that you will not forget your original intentions, keep your integrity, serve the country, plead for the people, share the worries of the king, and set an example for the women of Da Chu."

"Your Highness, I will follow your instructions!"

As night fell, a palace banquet was held in Li Palace, and the female officials made their first appearance before the ministers.

It was also the first time that the civil and military officials accompanying the emperor saw so many female officials.