"Let's go, follow your aunt to see your uncle-in-law, and ask him to send troops to seize those two beasts, Jin Ge and Yin Ge!"

"If your uncle-in-law refuses to send troops, your aunt will take you all far away!" Princess Baolian said with a determined look.

Chu Mo didn't know much about this former princess of the royal court, and was a little surprised to see her now.

Because Princess Baolian looked like she was only in her late twenties, not yet thirty.

Her skin was fair, her face was delicate, and she bore a striking resemblance to Nayi. However, she had a liveliness that only an adult woman possesses.

"She's not that old... Didn't they say that Nayi was going to marry one of Elder Haoyue's sons? Did she have children when she was in her teens?" Chu Mo wondered.

Pang Zhongyuan, who was next to Chu Mo, leaned over and said softly, "Before marrying Princess Baolian, Elder Haoyue had a wife who gave birth to three sons."

"After his wife passed away due to illness, he asked the king for Princess Baolian's hand. They have no children yet."

Chu Mo, being sensitive, noticed that when Pang Zhongyuan said this, he seemed a bit unnatural, his brows... seemed to bear a hint of sadness.

"I see."

At this time, Princess Baolian personally helped Nayi and Lie Ge onto their horses. Then, she glanced over at Chu Mo and Pang Zhongyuan. When she saw Pang Zhongyuan, she looked away a bit unnaturally and said, "Mr. Pang, thank you for all your hard work on this journey!"

"Princess, it's our duty!" Pang Zhongyuan bowed slightly and said softly.

Princess Baolian nodded and said, "Let's go!"

"We'll go to my place first!"

Chu Mo looked at Pang Zhongyuan curiously and Pang immediately explained, "Princess has her own residence here, separate from Elder Haoyue."

Chu Mo nodded and thought to himself: intriguing!

Afterward, a large group of people crossed the knight's group led by Baduo, and moved toward the depths of the prairie.

Throughout the entire process, Princess Baolian did not utter a single word to Baduo, the captain of the Haoyue Tribe's knight group, nor did she even glance at him once.

Baduo's face was very ugly. He watched the group gradually move away before growling at the knight with a swollen cheek, "Why the hell did you summon her?"

The knight looked aggrieved and said, "She never goes to the elder's place, I never thought she would appear there today. I don't know who leaked the news..."

"Damn it!" Baduo gritted his teeth. "Did you see the elder?"

The messenger shook his head: "The elder didn't show up from beginning to end, and neither did the three young masters..."

Baduo looked furious and said, "Damn it, ever since this woman came, she hasn't given us a single good look. Being a princess is not worth shit!"

"My lord... Be careful with your words!" the messenger whispered.

Baduo said, "What's the problem? We are all our own people here. Don't you think the three young masters think the same?"

"Forget it, my lord, calm down, let's just go back and report. I suppose the three young masters already know what's going on." The messenger said, touching his face, looking a bit bitter.

He had thought it was a good job where he could get some face in front of the three young masters. Who would have thought he would run into Princess Baolian, get slapped in the face, and have nowhere to justify himself?

Baduo glanced at the messenger, said in a low voice: "I will make sure to mention the injustice you have suffered to the eldest young master. Let them act wildly for a few days. When the elder finally sees things clearly, Hmm..."

Saying this, a cold smirk appeared on Baduo's face: "Let's go!"

A group of people quickly left in another direction.

Princess Baolian, leading her niece and nephew, galloped tens of miles to see a magnificent palace emerge in front of them, covering thousands of acres!

The palace was majestic and splendid.

Outside the palace, there was even a city wall over twenty feet high, and outside the city wall, there was a moat that was more than ten feet wide!

This was practically a delicate small city!

Chu Mo was a bit stunned because these buildings were completely different from the style of the buildings on the prairie. They looked almost identical to those in Great Xia.

The buildings on the prairie have no particular style, just yurts and tents. Even if it's the royal court's yurt... it's just bigger... and more splendid.

Pang Zhongyuan explained to Chu Mo, "Princess Baolian, has always been fascinated by the culture of Great Xia, loves reading the scriptures and classics of Great Xia, loves the poetry of Great Xia, and consequently... loves the architecture of Great Xia."

With that, Pang Zhongyuan sighed lightly, "I didn't expect Elder Haoyue to treat her so well... he actually built a palace in the style of Great Xia for her here."

Chu Mo nodded, "Indeed, it's not easy to build such a palace here. Just the materials alone are a huge challenge."

Pang Zhongyuan's face showed a bitter smile, and he said a bit desolately, "Elder Haoyue's financial resources... are said to be the strongest on the prairie. Even at the peak of the royal court's prosperity, the accumulated wealth is probably not one third of Elder Haoyue's."

"That's impressive!" Chu Mo exclaimed, then looked at Pang Zhongyuan and said, "Mr. Pang's relationship with Princess Baolian..."

Before Chu Mo finished speaking, Pang Zhongyuan's face changed slightly and he interrupted, "Mr. Lin, please do not bring up this matter again!" Realising his tone might have been too sharp, he added with a bitter smile, "This... is Elder Haoyue's territory, and some things are inconvenient to say. If you want to know, there will be a chance... later."

Chu Mo laughed and shook his head, "No worries, I was just a bit curious."

It became clear to him that Princess Baolian likely had a very intimate relationship with Pang Zhongyuan before she married Elder Haoyue. Their attitudes towards each other also suggested as much.

Afterwards, the group crossed the drawbridge above the moat and entered the city, making their way to the inner city.

A large number of servants came out to greet them, and then specific personnel were arranged to take care of these knights, leading them first to wash and rest.

The treatment Chu Mo received was also very favorable. He was given an entire courtyard to himself.

As for Pang Zhongyuan, he was taken away by others immediately after they entered the city.

This only strengthened Chu Mo's suspicion: this gentleman from Great Xia, who had become even more handsome and extraordinary in middle age due to his profound knowledge, definitely had a scandalous story with the former princess of the royal court.

Chu Mo wasn't that curious about these matters. His ambition was vast; he wanted to change the entire prairie's structure!

Therefore, he could not afford to overlook any detail.

An old saying stated: A thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole!

If one was careless, there would eventually be a problem!

Ever since he was a child, Chu Mo developed a bold yet careful personality. He always paid close attention to everything. This way, he could make fewer mistakes when making decisions.

After shooing away several maidens who wanted to help him bathe, Chu Mo immersed himself in the bathtub, feeling particularly relaxed. He realized with a start that he could hardly remember the last time he had a hot bath.

He remained in the tub for half an hour before he emerged. He changed into the clothes that had been sent to him earlier. This time, the garments fit perfectly. But they were not grandiose, similar to the outfits that the other knights were wearing.

This had been specifically requested by Chu Mo to Nayi beforehand.

After changing into fresh clothes, he felt much more refreshed.

Then, Chu Mo devoted himself to practicing cultivation quietly in his room. No matter what, his daily cultivation was something he would not compromise. Even the most brilliant talents needed to diligently cultivate their skills; otherwise, they were bound to squander their potential.

Chu Mo had understood this since he was a child.

After completing a round of cultivation, it started getting dark. A maid came to invite Chu Mo to attend a banquet.

This welcoming feast was certainly necessary.

Following the maid, Chu Mo arrived at a banquet hall and saw Nayi and Lie Ge again. Both were sitting with Princess Baolian and had changed into fresh outfits.

Now that Nayi was wearing a bright yellow long dress, she looked even more radiantly attractive. Seeing Chu Mo, a gentle smile appeared in her eyes.

Following her niece's gaze, Princess Baolian saw Chu Mo and gave him a slight nod, but she did not come over to greet him.

Nayi must have talked to her aunt about something.

Chu Mo felt relieved, for it appeared that Princess Baolian was more inclined towards her niece and nephew.

Nayi had mentioned before that her aunt was the most trustworthy.

"If that's the case, the plan... will be somewhat easier to execute," Chu Mo thought.

He looked around but did not see Pang Zhongyuan. He was puzzling over this when Pang Zhongyuan walked in from outside, wearing a white scholar's robe. His hair was meticulously combed, and he looked invigorated.

Upon seeing Chu Mo, Pang Zhongyuan smiled faintly and then calmly went towards Princess Baolian's table.

Chu Mo's eyes widened in confusion. Pang Zhongyuan had previously been careful to avoid any implications; why was he behaving like a different person now?

Princess Baolian on the other side was also all smiles. She stood up and gave a slight bow to Pang Zhongyuan. "Mr. Pang is here!"

Chu Mo rolled his eyes, thinking: the world of grown-ups is so complicated!

The banquet began shortly afterwards. Fine dishes were continuously served. The folk who shared Chu Mo's table were all knights from Nayi's side. They respected Chu Mo a lot, and everything Chu Mo tasted, was first tasted by them. Having grown up in the military, Chu Mo naturally knew how to deal with these people.

Before long, the atmosphere at the table livened up. Everyone was drinking and laughing heartily, temporarily forgetting about their past injuries and discomforts.

The deceased were gone, but the living... still had to carry on with their lives.

Chu Mo only took a few sips of his wine, and nobody forced him to drink more.

Just when the banquet was about to conclude, someone outside announced loudly, "Elder Haoyue has arrived! The First, Second, and Third Young Masters have arrived!"

The boisterous banquet hall fell silent in an instant. Chu Mo followed the gaze of the crowd to the entrance.

A man around fifty, wearing a splendid long robe and a golden crown, walked in with an imposing demeanor.

Behind him were three young men. The one at the front was about 23 or 24 years old, very handsome, wearing a white robe, and had a gentle smile on his face.

The middle one looked very similar to the first young man but had a severe and icy expression. He was dressed in a black suit. This second young man was taciturn, rigid, and even his manner of walking was very formal. Every step he took was like it had been measured with a ruler.

The third young man seemed only about 17 or 18. He was also exceptionally handsome. He wore a green outfit and held a folding fan in his hand, behaving just like the young nobles of Yanhuang City.

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I wrote this chapter until two in the morning, and revised until four. At the start of a novel, one needs to set up the plot in order to bring about more exciting developments. Therefore, at times like these, I need your votes of support!