Poison Doctor Roaming the Martial World

Running on the light gray cement road, Mo Ye finally asked the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time, "Little Wu'er, how much silver did you spend to pave this silver road?"

Yang Jianwu was completely bewildered. "Silver Road? What's that?"

Mo Ye pointed to the ground, "This is the Kunpeng Avenue."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Jianwu's group burst into laughter. A few maids just covered their mouths and chuckled softly. Luo Li laughed until tears streamed down her face. Wiping her tears, she said to Mo Ye, "Your Highness, our young lady is rich, but she's also smart. How could she possibly use silver to pave roads? Haha, I'm dying of laughter."

Yang Jianwu also wanted to laugh, but seeing Mo Ye's bad expression, she held back her laughter and gently scolded Luo Li, "Luo Li, that's enough. It's understandable that Prince Ning doesn't know. Back when the trial was successful, weren't you also surprised? You even stupidly reached out to touch it."

Luo Li sighed that Yang Jianwu's heart had already turned against her, "Miss, we have nothing to say if you protect Prince Ning, there's no need to use me as a scapegoat."

Yang Jianwu gave Luo Li an elegant eye roll, "That's enough, huh?"

Luo Li silently acknowledged.

Jing Nan leaned closer and asked, "Miss Yang, what is this made of?"

Yang Jianwu didn't answer Jing Nan, but instead asked Mo Ye, "Your Highness Prince Ning, do you want the entire Dongli area to be paved with this kind of road?"

Mo Ye sincerely praised, "This road is flat and easy to walk on, with little dust, and it won't feel muddy on rainy days. If Dongli could have a road like this, it would be a blessing for the people."

Yang Jianwu joked, "If you could cover the entire Dongli with it, that would be a great achievement. If Your Highness Prince Ning has no interest in that position, it would be better to keep a low profile."

Mo Ye smiled bitterly, “I never thought about competing for that position. I just wanted to do more for the people. Looking across the Three Kingdoms, only the royal family and wealthy families could use various stones or stone slabs to make roads. Most of the roads were dirt roads. When the wind blew, sand and gravel would fly everywhere, making it difficult to walk.”

Yang Jianwu spoke up for Mo Ye, "Your Highness Prince Ning, you are too honest. We are all princes, but some are unscrupulous while others follow the rules. Even if you don't intend to compete for that position, you should at least earn enough confidence for yourself, otherwise you will be at the mercy of others."

Mo Ye quickly stopped her, "Xiao Wu'er, thank you for your kindness, but don't say things like that again, or someone might overhear."

Yang Jianwu nodded, "Alright, I won't say anymore. This road is called a cement road. The method for paving this road is very simple. See the stones in the mountains? Crush the stones, add clay, and calcine them. When you need it, just add water and mix it according to the ratio. I'll write down the specific steps for you when I get to Yunzhi. If you want to get rich, build roads first. As long as the royal family is willing to spend money and effort, paving the entire Dongli with cement roads is not a problem."

Hong Dian's mouth gaped open in an "O" shape. "Ah~ Everyone says that clouds are paved with silver, but it turns out they're just stones!"

Among Mo Ye's bodyguards, Yang Jianwu actually quite liked Hong Dian. He was sometimes very similar to Luo Li, and would occasionally say something silly. His silly reactions were endearing, unlike Hong Feng and Hong Yun, who were too dull.

So she would talk to Hongdian more often, saying, "Yes, it's Shitou. When you get married, let me know a month in advance, and I'll have your house covered with cement and the drainage system will be done. You don't have to worry about water accumulation."

Hong Dian blushed at Yang Jianwu's words, and the image of Zi Ping arguing with him flashed through his mind. Remembering his identity as a secret guard, he said, "Ahem, Miss Yang, please don't make fun of your subordinate. I am a secret guard and will not get married."

Yang Jianwu tilted her head and looked at Hongdian, "But judging from your expression just now, it seems you have someone you like. Being a bodyguard is just a job, not a eunuch..."

All the men present were stunned. Hong Dian's face had just turned red with embarrassment, but now it was red with embarrassment all the way to the roots of his neck.

"Miss Yang, you've always spoken like this..."

Yang Jianwu chuckled, "I'm just stating the facts. In the professions I know, only eunuchs can't get married."

Mo Ye wanted to shut the girl up, "Xiao Wu'er, the secret guards have a special status and cannot get married."

"Humans have seven emotions and six desires, and bodyguards are also human. It's not necessarily their own choice to be trained from a young age. They should have the right to choose." Yang Jianwu felt sorry for Hong Dian. What a good kid, how did he end up as a bodyguard?

Mo Ye knew that Xiao Wu'er would find it hard to accept this rule without a clear explanation: "The secret guards are all on dangerous missions. After marriage, there will be ties, and family members will become a handle for the secret guards to use against them."

Yang Jianwu interrupted without hesitation, "That's because the master is incompetent. Everyone around me can get married and have children. Hongdian, why don't you come to my side? You and Luo Li are similar in personality, and you two will definitely get along well."

Hong Dian was so frightened by Yang Jianwu's words that he apologized to Mo Ye, "Master, you are wise, I have no intention of betraying you!" To dare to say that the master is incompetent and to even ask the master for secret guards, and what is even more surprising is that the master does not mind at all, Miss Yang is definitely the first person to do so!

Luo Li had seen clearly these past two days that Mo Ye would grant any request Yang Jianwu made. She pushed off the horse and trotted over to Hong Dian's side, saying, "If my young lady wanted you, Prince Ning wouldn't object."

Mo Ye glanced at Luo Li, then looked at Hong Dian, "You should be happy that Xiao Wu'er appreciates you. From now on, you will follow Xiao Wu'er and must be conscientious in your duties!"

Seeing that Mo Ye's expression showed no displeasure, Hong Dian accepted the order, "Yes!"

Yang Jianwu laughed, "Wow, that's great! Luo Li, you have a companion now. The name 'Hongdian' sounds nice. It means great talent and ambition, like chasing the wind and lightning. You shouldn't change your name."

Hong Dian was overjoyed. When Prince Ning named them, he used the imagery of the sky. His name, "Dian," was sometimes teased by his companions. He was also often punished for talking too much. Many people said that his life as a bodyguard was like lightning, fleeting. No one had ever interpreted his name in this way. He was extremely grateful to Yang Jianwu.

"Yes, thank you for the compliment, Miss!"

Yang Jianwu took out a belt from her spatial storage and gave it to Hong Dian. "Here, take it. Everyone around me has one. The belt is hollow and contains emergency medicine. I'll have Luo Li teach you how to use it later. It can save your life in an emergency."

Hong Dian's eyes lit up as she took the belt and examined it closely. Its exterior was simple, made of some unknown material, yet it was very sturdy! The inside was indeed hollow, with neatly arranged, flat medicine bottles in the center. No wonder they didn't show any change in their waistline when wearing it; the design was ingenious. A rough count revealed over a dozen kinds of medicine—for external and internal injuries, poisons, and antidotes—everything imaginable. "Thank you for your generous gift, Miss!"

Jing Nan, remembering his frequent injuries, also wanted to ask for one. "Miss Yang, do you have any extra belts? Or, do you have any extra medicine?"

Yang Jianwu smiled and said, "Yes, yes, we have as many as you want."