Pick up a princess to be your wife

After a quick packing, the group set off.

This place is more than 500 li away from Luyang. You have to cross a 200-li mountain and pass Xiping before you can reach the official road.

The mountain road was quite rugged, and it took nearly two days to get out of the mountains.

It took almost another day to finally arrive in Luyang.

The outer city wall of Luyang has been completed.

Yang Yuan could hardly believe that such a large city existed in the impoverished Lingnan region.

The size of Luyang County is probably second only to Baiyujing.

"Tiger is back."

"Yes, it's been more than half a year since I last went back. I almost don't recognize Luyang anymore."

"That's right, Brother Tiger, you should come back more often, so you won't be lost when you return to Luyang."

"Haha, that's right, that's right."

Once inside the outer city, the outskirts of Luyang were rather deserted.

At first, Yang Yuan thought that Luyang was so deserted and quiet, yet so many houses had been built, which was clearly a waste of money and resources.

But the closer he got to the inner city, the more people he saw, and the more surprised he became.

In fact, almost the entire outer city was completed, but many residential blocks were not yet open for sale.

This is the method Li Mu taught Xu Yi: after the neighborhood is built, don't sell it all at once.

To maximize profits, we must gradually open up the market based on demand and carefully manage supply and demand.

Fang Hu first went to the government office to report the matter.

Almost all of Luyang's core leaders were gone, and Xu Yi and Sima Xiangyue were the only two in charge.

"I have met both of you, sisters-in-law."

Xu Yi remained as aloof as ever, while Sima Xiangyue was much more enthusiastic.

"Tiger is back."

"I heard that my eldest and second brothers have returned? Where are they?"

"Oh, they're still on their way. I had someone notify you in advance, in case you missed the important event," Sima Xiangyue said with a smile.

"What's the big deal?"

"You'll understand when they all come back in a few days."

"Ok."

During this time, Yang Yuan, who was following behind Fang Hu, couldn't help but take a few more glances at Xu Yi.

This woman's appearance is truly exceptional.

Of course, Yang Yuan didn't compare him to her younger sister.

He watched his younger sister grow up, and no matter how beautiful she was, she was just so-so in his eyes...

If I'm not mistaken, this woman with unparalleled beauty is none other than Xu Yi, the most beautiful woman in Lingnan.

"Then I'll go back to the inner city first and take these brothers for a look around."

"Go."

Once inside the inner city, Yang Yuan realized what true liveliness meant.

The main street of Luyang County was packed with people, almost to the point of being impassable.

In all his life, he had only ever seen crowds of people at Baiyujing during major festivals like the Lantern Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival.

"Why are there so many people again? There were noticeably fewer last time we came back..."

It is clear that the population of Luyang County has increased significantly again.

Fang Hu originally wanted to take Yang Yuan for a walk around the city, but there were just too many people, so he simply took Yang Yuan and the others home.

Four or five more days passed, and it was already the second day of the fifth lunar month.

Li Mu and the others have finally returned.

Fang Hu and his men went to the north gate to greet them in person.

"Congratulations, eldest brother, second brother, and all brothers, on your triumphant return!"

Li Mu dismounted and took a deep breath.

I never expected that this departure would last for three or four months.

"Tiger, Chen Shan, you two have gotten fatter again. I bet you're slacking off every day."

"No, no, Second Brother, don't talk nonsense."

"Tiger! My good brother!"

"Big brother, I've missed you so much!"

Everyone said hello.

When Li Mu saw Li Xin in the crowd, he quickly ran over to her.

Li Xin put her daughter down, squatted down, and laughed, "Cola, look who this is?"

The little girl is already one year old. She has an exquisite hairstyle, wears a mink coat, and has a delicate face. She looks just like a little princess.

The little girl nestled in Li Xin's arms, glancing at Li Mu every now and then.

then……

"Wow~~~"

I was so scared I cried...

"Well, it's only been a few months, and Dad doesn't recognize you anymore? Let Dad give you a hug."

"Wow wow~~"

"Is Dad really that scary? You heartless little brat."

"Cola's been a bit shy lately, probably because she hasn't seen you in so long."

"Yes, it's been four months already, and he's already learned to walk. Good, good."

Li Mu picked up the still-crying Kele and said loudly, "Back to the city!"

The White Horse Army returned to their camp, while Li Mu and the others went to the government office first.

The people inside the government office all came out to welcome Li Mu and his group back.

Seeing that Kele was crying loudly in Li Mu's arms, and noticing several obvious scratches on Li Mu's face, Xu Yi quickly went over to her.

"what's wrong with you?"

"You ungrateful brat, you don't recognize your father anymore."

"Mommy, hug me."

Xu Yi quickly reached out, and saw Xiao Kaixin fluttering and burrowing into Xu Yi's arms.

Li Mu glanced at Xu Yi's belly, which was already quite large; she would give birth in two more months.

At this moment, everyone began to look at Yang Xianrong, who was standing next to Li Mu.

This woman's appearance was comparable to Xu Yi's.

The fact that Li Mu had taken Empress Wu Fengxian's place was already common knowledge.

So it's no surprise that this beauty is none other than Yang Xianrong, the most beautiful woman in the Central Plains.

Yang Xianrong sized up Xu Yi a few more times.

Because Xu Yi is pregnant, she has been eating more lately and has gained weight.

But she still felt that her temperament was worlds apart from that of this older sister.

Then Yang Xianrong saw Yang Yuan in the crowd.

The two did not acknowledge each other, but they were in sync and pretended not to know each other.

But Yang Xianrong was still very surprised. She never expected that Yang Yuan would actually join the White Horse Army.

"Tiger, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you introduce these brothers?"

"Oh right, I almost forgot. This brother is named Yang Yuan, this one is named Zhang Cheng, and this one is named... These brothers were originally from the Yan army. A little over a month ago, they abandoned the darkness and joined the light, bringing three thousand brothers with them."

"Brothers, this is my eldest brother, Li Ertie; this is my second brother, Li Xingzhou; these are Hei Fu, Zhao Cuo, Zhong Wu… and these two, Ma Rulong and Xiong Wenjing. I don't need to introduce them; you should all know them well."

Fang Hu quickly introduced them to each other.

"I have long admired the reputation of the White Horse Army. I am Yang Yuan, and I pay my respects to all the generals."

"No need for formalities. Now that you've joined my White Horse Army, we're all brothers from now on. On behalf of the White Horse Army, I extend my welcome to all of you. Fang Hu, how about we set up a few tables tonight to welcome you all?"

"Yes! By the way, Second Brother, you haven't introduced him to the brothers yet?"

"Oh, I almost forgot!"

Li Mu laughed and put his hand on Yang Xianrong's shoulder.

"The most beautiful woman in the Central Plains, Yang Xianrong."