After crossing, I was forced to hold on to my thighs and build a kingdom

When they arrived at the Dingbei Palace, Jinchu got out of the car and invited Chen Zhe: "Now is the day, not the day. Now that we are at home, why don't you come and meet my third brother's wife, my sister-in-law Huanyan and Zhao'er?"

Chen Zhe paused slightly, a hint of hesitation on his face. He looked at Jin Chu and asked hesitantly, "Is today a good day?"

"That's right, that's right. Uncle Chen is not a stranger. It's still early now. When Zhao'er comes home from school tonight, we can have a home-cooked meal together. Then we can have someone send Uncle Chen back home. This way, you won't be late for work tomorrow."

Su Cheng'an also chimed in: "Let's go, Uncle Chen. I just happen to have some personal matters that I need to consult you on."

Hearing that he could meet Zhao'er, and seeing Su Cheng'an and Jinchu's sincere invitation, Chen Zhe finally couldn't control his desire to go see the child and nodded: "In that case, I'll be very shameless to bother you!"

Because Chen Zhe was a male guest and the prince had not returned, the few of them did not go to Hanzhang Courtyard to pay a visit to Princess Du. They just asked the servants to go to Hanzhang Courtyard to report, and the three of them went directly back to Shaoguang Courtyard.

After the host and guest sat down, there was another round of greetings.

Jinchu called Yucheng on the pretext of something and told her to go to Mancuixuan next door to tell Huanyan that she should come to Shaoguangyuan later to meet Chen Zhe.

Similarly, she also sent Yuying to Hanzhang Academy to wait for Zhaoer to return from school.

After making all the arrangements, Jin Chu ordered the kitchen to prepare a table of delicious food to entertain Chen Zhe later.

Not long after, Huanyan came to Shaoguangyuan with a bulging belly, followed by her mother Chu who looked cautious.

Jinchu placed her in the side room first, and waited for a while. Yuying also picked up Zhaoer from school and came to Shaoguangyuan.

Jin Chu briefly explained Chen Zhe's relationship with his father to the two of them, and warned them, "This man has never forgotten his father's injustice and is determined to redress the grievances for our mansion. He is like a half-brother of our father, who came to the northern border by chance. In the future, he will assist the prince and the crown prince in the Dingbei Palace."

"He's been alone and adrift for half his life. We should treat him like our uncle and respect him in the future."

"Don't worry, sister. Zhao'er will treat Uncle Chen's nephews and nieces with the same respect as his own uncle."

Zhao'er blinked his big eyes and his little face was serious.

Huanyan also quietly assured, "Uncle Chen has been working tirelessly to redress our family's grievances. He is so loyal and righteous, and we certainly cannot be ungrateful. Don't worry, sister, we will definitely respect him."

Seeing the two of them look so serious, Jin Chu was satisfied. She smiled and said, "Then I'll take you to meet Uncle Chen."

After saying that, Jinchu led the two into the house. Huanyan and Zhao'er stepped forward one by one to pay their respects to Chen Zhe as sons and nephews, calling him "Uncle Chen" repeatedly.

Chen Zhe was so happy that he smiled widely. Seeing Huanyan's bulging belly, he supported her from a distance and said urgently, "My nephew and his wife, please get up quickly. You are now pregnant with Axuan's child, and you are a great contributor to the family."

He looked gentle and refined, and spoke in a friendly and polite manner. Huanyan felt comfortable listening to him, and she also developed a better impression of Uncle Chen, who was originally a stranger to her.

Seeing Huanyan stand up and sit down, Chen Zhe turned his attention to Zhao'er standing beside him.

The young boy looked to be about eight or nine years old, with red lips, white teeth, and clear eyes. He sat there well-behaved and quietly, and he made people like him at first sight.

"Zhao'er's personality seems quite different from Axuan's when he was young. Axuan was mischievous, while Zhao'er was quiet and well-behaved. I think he must have inherited his personality from his sister-in-law."

Chen Zhe stroked his chin and looked at Zhao'er's evaluation with satisfaction.

Then he asked Zhao'er what he was learning, and Zhao'er answered in detail.

Although the child was young, he spoke clearly and logically. Chen Zhe was surprised and continued to ask two more questions. Unexpectedly, Zhao'er gave quite brilliant answers.

Chen Zhe's interest immediately piqued. He immediately embraced Zhao'er and asked him a few questions. Finally, he looked up at Jinchu and said, "Ah Jin, Zhao'er is a child who can draw inferences from one instance and has a sharp mind. He is indeed a promising student. We must nurture him well in the future. He will surely have a good chance of passing the imperial examination. Then, perhaps he and Axuan, one a scholar and the other a warrior, can serve our country!"

Jinchu and Su Chengan exchanged a glance, then turned to Chen Zhe and assured him with a smile, "Uncle Chen, don't worry. As long as Zhao'er is willing to learn, Ajin will naturally choose a good teacher for him and will definitely not hinder his future."

Thinking of Jinchu's identity, Chen Zhe also laughed. "I'm just too proud of his talent. You two are Zhao'er's sisters and brothers-in-law, so how could you not care about everything he does? Apart from anything else, from my old eyes, I can see that little Zhao'er is indeed quite talented in literature. It's rare that this child also has a quiet and down-to-earth personality. In time, he will definitely have a place of his own."

"I hope to follow Uncle Chen's advice." Jin Chu agreed with a smile.

After dinner, Huanyan and Zhaoer said goodbye to Chen Zhe and returned to Mancuixuan and Hanzhangyuan respectively.

Jinchu and Su Chengan led Chen Zhe into the small study.

As soon as the door closed, Chen Zhe's gentle expression became serious.

He got straight to the point and asked, "I've told you before that I can help you acquire 5,000 fine horses from the Western Rong. I'm sure you still remember that, my lord?"

"How could Yizhi forget such a big thing?" Su Cheng'an also became serious. "But uncle said it was within two years."

Chen Zhe stroked his beard and smiled slightly, "This is a different time. Back then, I met the prince by chance. Even though I admired him a little, it was nothing more than an exchange of interests. Under those circumstances, I couldn't help but think more about myself."

He turned his gaze to Jinchu, and his face changed to a kinder one. "But now it's different! Ah Jin is your daughter-in-law, and Zhao'er is here. I can also shamelessly call the prince my nephew-in-law."

Su Cheng'an met Chen Zhe's gaze, smiled and nodded, "Uncle Chen, you are really too polite. In the future, in private, you can just replace me, Yizhi."

"Okay, okay, then I won't be polite." Chen Zhe responded with a smile, "Yizhi, since we are family now, I won't talk nonsense with you. There is a place in the northwest that is a secret horse farm of the Rong people. When the general was still alive, we had agreed to rob the Rong people's house when the horses were ready. I didn't expect that in just a few months, everything would change..."

Recalling the past, a look of melancholy crossed Chen Zhe's face. After a brief pause, he regained his composure and continued, "What I said back then was a bit conservative. If Ah Xuan was also in the northwest, you two might have joined forces. With some luck, you might even be able to get ten thousand good horses."

When they heard about ten thousand fine horses, Su Cheng'an and Jin Chu looked at each other, with undisguised surprise on their faces.

If it is really as Chen Zhe said, even if the two families split it equally, 5,000 each would be very exciting.

Due to the scarcity of horses in the Jin Dynasty, the current cavalry is configured with two people and three horses. Five thousand horses are enough to equip a cavalry team of three thousand people. This is a considerable fighting force!

Su Cheng'an stood up and bowed earnestly to Chen Zhe: "Thank you, Uncle Chen, for this gift!"

Seeing that Su Cheng'an accepted his good intention, Chen Zhe was very satisfied. He said to the two of them, "Well, let's think carefully about how to get these good horses without any risk."

"Okay, I'll listen to Uncle Chen. I'll write a letter today and have it delivered quickly to Floating Cloud City in the northwest. I'll report back to my father tomorrow, and then we'll make detailed plans. Once there's a reply from the northwest, I'll go myself to get these fine horses!" Su Cheng'an said decisively.