Armed with a machete and a gun, armed with a system, they fled the famine.

Chapter 471 A Dog's Worship

It's not like he's stuck in the north and can't come back. She figured that with Sanlang's speed, he could go back once a month without any problem.

Mainly, she found it troublesome and didn't like the climate in the north, so she decided to return to the farm for the time being.

Yang Sanlang responded softly, then held Zhao Yan and said nothing more.

The two hugged under the tree for a long time before Yang Sanlang reluctantly let go of her.

"Then I'm leaving, you should go back too."

Zhao Yan flipped herself onto the horse, waved to the man, and then pulled on the reins and galloped off onto the official road.

Yang Sanlang watched her walk away before turning and walking in the opposite direction.

When Zhao Yan returned to the farm, she wasn't as eager as she had been when she arrived.

She traveled during the day and rested wherever she could find a place at night. Half a month later, she returned to the farm.

As soon as Zhao Xiaomi and her two siblings saw that she had finally returned, they immediately pounced on her with their claws outstretched.

Zhao Xiaomi ran the fastest, rushed over, grabbed Zhao Yan's leg, and said happily, "Mom, you're finally back! I thought you wouldn't be back until the New Year."

Little Fu Niu also rushed over, hugging Zhao Yan's other leg and whining, "Mommy, I missed you so much."

Zhao Yan smiled and patted Xiaomi and Xiao Fu Niu on the head, "I'm back now. From now on, Mommy will never go out again, and I'll take you with me when I do."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiaomi and Xiao Fu Niu grinned from ear to ear, revealing their bright white teeth.

Xiao Fubao was the youngest and walked the slowest, followed by Chen Qingjiao.

As he approached, Zhao Yan bent down and picked up Xiao Fubao, then tapped his little nose.

"Little Fu Bao, have you been listening to your Grandpa Yuan and Grandpa Su?"

Having not seen his mother for many days, Xiao Fubao pouted, intending to cry. However, after being teased by his mother, he immediately forgot all his sadness and hugged Zhao Yan's neck tightly.

After holding him for a while, he said to Zhao Yan in a childish voice, "Mommy, I'm good, I'll listen to Grandpa."

Zhao Xiaomi added from the side, "Little Fu Bao has been very well-behaved these past few days while his mother has been away. Grandpa Su even made him a wooden sword and teaches him to practice swordsmanship every day."

However, since Xiao Fubao is still too young, his imitations are just a mishmash.

Chen Qingjiao's eyes were bright and clear as she pursed her lips and said, "Aunt Zhao, Xiao Fubao is really well-behaved. He doesn't cry or fuss, and he eats well every day. Look at him, hasn't he grown quite a bit taller lately?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan put Xiao Fubao on the ground and made him stand next to his two older sisters to compare. She found that Xiao Fubao had indeed grown quite a bit taller.

She immediately hugged Xiao Fubao and kissed him on the cheek.

"Good, little Fu Bao is so good. Not only have you grown taller, but you've also gained weight. That's great."

Upon hearing this, the little girl immediately squeezed into Zhao Yan's arms and begged for a kiss.

"Mom, I was very good, I didn't cry."

Zhao Yan chuckled and patted Xiao Fu Niu's head, kissing her on the cheek and praising, "Xiao Fu Niu is pretty good too, here's a kiss for you."

Adhering to the principle of impartiality, Zhao Yan also kissed Zhao Xiaomi's fair and tender face.

"Xiaomi is great too."

Zhao Xiaomi blushed with embarrassment, but felt a sweet warmth in her heart.

Chen Qingjiao watched them lovingly from the side with a smile, and her heart warmed as well.

After hugging and kissing, Zhao Yan, holding one child in each hand and with Zhao Xiaomi by her side, returned to Yuan Yutang with Chen Qingjiao.

It was lunchtime, and Chen An and Tian Xiu'e were there, busy preparing lunch.

Tian Xiu'e's dog, Dan, was asleep, and Zhao Yunchen was responsible for keeping watch over him in the side room.

"Sister Tian, ​​I'm back."

Zhao Yan arrived at the kitchen door and called out to Tian Xiu'e, who was cooking inside.

Upon hearing the voice, Tian Xiu'e immediately turned around and looked over with a smile, saying, "Oh dear, you're finally back! If you hadn't come back, I would have gone to the north to find you."

Zhao Yan told Chen Qingjiao to take Xiaomi and the others to play first, while she went in to help cook.

Little Fu Niu was fine; she obediently followed Chen Qingjiao and Zhao Xiaomi.

But Xiao Fubao is not even two years old yet, and is at the age where she is very clingy. She clung to Zhao Yan, insisting that she be held by her.

Seeing this, Tian Xiu'e quickly waved her hand, "Yan'er, there's a smell of smoke in this room. Why don't you take Xiao Fubao to rest next door for a while? I'll be done here soon."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan had no choice but to say, "Okay."

Then, she carried Xiao Fubao to the next room.

Lunch was ready quickly.

Dou Xingyan was called over from home by Chen Qingjiao during dinner.

Seeing Zhao Yan's smiling face, she let out a howl and rushed over, hugging Zhao Yan's arm and acting all cute.

“Sister Zhao, you didn’t even say goodbye when you left. When I came back, I heard that you went to the North alone, and I’ve been having nightmares for days.”

She patted her chest and said, "Thank goodness you're back safe and sound. I can finally rest easy now."

Zhao Yan pulled her arm out of her arms and said helplessly, "You can rest assured, I am very careful when I am out and about and will not put myself in danger."

Besides, she's carrying a powerful weapon, so she's not afraid of any real danger.

Dou Xingyan and the others just didn't know that.

Yuan Yutang inquired about matters in the north.

"I heard you conquered the barbarian capital? How is Sanlang now? Why didn't he come back with you?"

"Sanlang is alright, we are all alright."

Zhao Yan said to everyone, "Sanlang can't come back for the time being. He has to stay in the north to try planting sweet potatoes."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yutang's eyes lit up immediately.

"This is indeed a good thing that benefits the country and its people."

If sweet potatoes could become widespread in the north, it would be a great thing for the Nguyen Dynasty.

At least then the army will have enough food to feed itself.

Su Yanzhi said with a smile, "That's certainly possible. As long as sweet potatoes can be successfully grown in the north, the pressure on the capital will be significantly reduced."

That makes sense.

Yuan Yutang and the others nodded in agreement.

This matter is probably only unpleasant to Yang Sanlang, who is far away in the north; everyone else thinks it's a good thing.

Even Dou Qingran in the capital was so excited when he heard about this that he slapped his hand on the table.

“Good, I didn’t expect Saburo to be even more thoughtful than I was. We should definitely start working on the trial planting of sweet potatoes in the north sooner rather than later.”

He lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then suddenly said to the crowd below, "Now that the northern barbarians have been dealt with by Sanlang and his men, the north is in dire need of talent. Do any of you gentlemen have suitable candidates?"

He plans to send some people to the north, since both Dou Huai'an and Yang Sanlang are definitely short of manpower.

The officials in the hall looked at each other and fell silent.

After a short while, someone suddenly stepped forward and respectfully said to Dou Qingran, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to the north to serve Your Majesty with utmost loyalty."