Poison Doctor Roaming the Martial World

Chapter 327 The Heart Dances

"Miss, I was wrong."

"What's wrong?"

Yang Jianwu picked up another cherry, carefully removing the pit, and this time, instead of giving it to Puyang Xuan, she put it in her own mouth.

Pu Yangxuan's heart, which had finally settled down, tightened again. Having grown up so much, he had a profound understanding of the ups and downs of "hearts dancing with the wind."

If Puyangxuan had ever experienced bungee jumping or a roller coaster, he could probably describe his feelings at this moment more vividly.

Luo Li stammered, not wanting to speak openly in front of Puyang Xuan, as it would be too embarrassing.

Songyin kindly explained on his behalf, "You said the wrong thing and deserved to be hit. Miss didn't want His Highness Prince Ning to notice anything amiss, so she casually put her elbow on your shoulder."

After a pause, Song Yin continued.

"Miss has treated us very well. Don't speak vaguely and cause misunderstandings, which would be bad for everyone."

"Songyin..."

Is it really necessary to explain so clearly...?

Yang Jianwu originally wanted to host a welcome party for Luo Li, but he ruined his mood.

"Luo Li, there are some things I've said to you before, and I'll say them again today. Remember them."

Provided you remain loyal to me, we can be friends, brothers who would share life and death.

Luo Li and her four maids grew up by her side since childhood. In the Mu family mansion, she also had many peers.

In many ways, Luo Li was more like their older brother.

From destroying Yunzhai and building Yunzhi, to spreading their businesses throughout Dongli, Yang Jianwu has truly treated them as brothers and sisters all along the way.

"I know the importance of maintaining proper boundaries between men and women, which is why I've been sending you out on missions for the past two years. You need to be aware of those boundaries."

Luo Li felt like she had shot herself in the foot; it hurt.

"Miss, I know I was wrong."

Yang Jianwu ignored Luo Li and turned to face Pu Yangxuan, "And you, you can be easily swayed by a few words from others."

Ultimately, it's because they don't trust me.

Puyang Xuan anxiously protested, "Sword Dance, I didn't..."

I just care about you too much...

It's a pity I wasn't a part of your past; I want to have a place in your future.

"Listen to me. Even if there were things in the past, that's the past. If you want to be together, you should look forward. If you keep dwelling on the past, the conflicts will inevitably erupt sooner or later."

Thinking of the concubines someone had previously had at the Shamen...

He huffed and puffed, "Besides, it's you who has a past!"

Pu Yangxuan's face stiffened. Damn it, how could he forget his embarrassing past?

"Sword Dance..."

"And then, listen on."

Puyang Xuan obediently sat down. "Yes, you go ahead..."

"The situation in the three kingdoms is unstable now, especially in the south, where they are plotting against the east and war could break out at any time."

War inevitably brings casualties. I will lead people to the battlefield, whether to kill the enemy or to save lives. I hope you will put aside your traditional ideas about separating men and women.

Nothing is more important than life!

Yang Jianwu's expression was more serious than ever before. His thoughts drifted back to the war zone of his previous life, where, in order to save the lives of his comrades, he often carried people on his shoulders, holding the wounded soldiers' waists or thighs against his chest.

According to the thinking of the Cloud Sea Continent, countless people would have died long ago.

Luo Li was filled with shame and regretted saying those words in anger to Pu Yangxuan.

"Slap—slap—"

Songyin presented two more sword sheaths, and this time she attacked even more fiercely than before.

"Satsuyin!!!"

"You deserve to be punished for making Miss angry!!"

Luo Li ran while begging for mercy, "Okay, I was wrong! Please stop hitting me!!"

Yang Jianwu gently waved her hand, stopping the farce.

"Luo Li, has everything been taken care of over there?"

Upon hearing his name called, Luo Li glared fiercely at Song Yin, then sat down next to Yang Jianwu with a fawning expression.

"Yes, Miss. All the villages have been incorporated. Luo Li has come to report."

"Well, tell me."

"Yes."

Luo Li took out a map and spread it on the table.

He was initially ordered to stay in the mountain stronghold to reorganize the area. When neighboring strongholds tried to take advantage of the situation to attack and occupy the stronghold, Luo Li and his men repelled them one by one.

With the elite troops and weapons left behind by Yang Jianwu, they quickly conquered thirteen surrounding villages, now known as Bingyun Village.

Yang Jianwu chewed carefully, "Bingyun Village?"

"Merged and incorporated into the village of Yunzhi?"

Luo Li nodded frantically, looking like he wanted praise. "How was it? Did you like it?"

Yang Jianwu was terrible at naming things; it was just a matter of having a name, as long as it was something.

"alright."

Luo Li continued to describe the current layout of the village with great enthusiasm, saying that with Jian Yunzhi's experience, things were now relatively easy.

Are there any grudges between the different villages?

"Have."

Luo Li pointed to the map and said, "These villages have a long history of grudges, with Qingmu and Yufeng villages being the most serious."

Qingmu Village is near Xipan, and Yufeng Village is adjacent to Dongli.

If the two villages start fighting, the village in between will inevitably suffer. Over time, this will only lead to complaints against both villages.

Luo Li pondered carefully before expressing her concerns.

"The most serious problem was the lack of food. I personally witnessed them drawing their swords against each other for half a bag of millet."

Forgive my bluntness, but if we rely solely on military force, a mutiny is inevitable within three months.

Your concerns are valid.

Yang Jianwu frowned slightly. If it weren't for the food shortage, who would be willing to engage in the human flesh trade?

Measuring the map with your finger, what appears to be a massive defensive line requires immense effort to stabilize morale.

"When you go back this time, transport 20,000 shi of grain from the granary north of Beijing and bring it back with you."

I also brought peanut and soybean seeds, just in time for planting.

Unlike Yunzhi, Bingyun Village is mostly mountainous, with even more barren hills around it. As long as you pay attention to the planting methods, the survival rate of peanuts and soybeans is quite high.

“Abandoned land at the border of each village can be cultivated, and each household can send one male to receive training in archery.”

A competition is held during harvest time, and the winner is given an ox for plowing.

Yunzhi is two days' journey from the Three Kingdoms Crossroads, and there is only one Kunpeng Avenue. The surrounding area is a primeval forest with poisonous obstacles, making it an excellent protective barrier.

Since the villages of Bingyun are scattered, they need to establish their own defensive lines to prevent Xipan and Dongli from annexing them.

"First, set up beacon towers on the outer layer, and then build the border wall defense line."

The Guizi team was experienced, so they mobilized all of them, with each person leading a team, to build the structure simultaneously.

Those in the village who are willing to help build the border wall can receive two shi of grain seeds.

And they receive daily wages, food, vegetables, and meat..."

Pu Yangxuan was astonished and summed it up in one word—"magnificent."

Not to mention the establishment of the defense line, each member of the Guizi team leads a team, and with such a large number of people, the daily food expenses are a huge expense.

Not to mention the wages, food, vegetables, and meat that the laborers had to provide.

If you want people to give willingly, you have to give them enough in return.

That requires a tremendous amount of money to achieve...

Even if Emperor Dongli himself were here, he might not dare to make a boast and guarantee that everything would be properly arranged in one go.

Pu Yangxuan suddenly felt a pang of inferiority. His wife was rich, beautiful, and capable; he felt unworthy of her…

No wonder I always hear that people become insecure and anxious after falling in love; that's exactly what he's going through now...

No, I absolutely cannot hold them back!

Pu Yangxuan secretly vowed that if he couldn't be his wife's strong support, then he would be an excellent "good wife"!