CHAPTER 1174: CHAPTER 1171: REUNION IS SWEETER THAN NEWLYWEDS

Xuanjizi solemnly said, "Yes, Lao Chen has already found out that it’s the Seventh Prince whom the Pei Family is loyal to!"

"This is really not good news!" Fan Liang’s face darkened.

As the Monarch of the Blackwater Kingdom.

Fan Liang’s path to the throne was not smooth, even when he was the Crown Prince, he faced several dangers.

Many times, his life hung by a thread.

Fortunately, with the strong support of his seventh brother, he ultimately turned peril into safety and ascended to the throne.

And he made the other person the Nine Pearls Prince.

Granted him a huge fiefdom.

Free from the constraints of the Imperial Court and exempt from paying taxes, equivalent to a Local Emperor.

Looking at the entire Blackwater Kingdom, he is a person beneath one but above thousands.

And now.

Fan Liang realized that an intense confrontation was destined to occur between Xu Wendong and his seventh brother.

Because he knew his seventh brother would repay enmity with enmity.

And he knew Xu Wendong’s determination to serve the people.

Xuanjizi hesitated for a moment, unable to resist voicing his thoughts: "Your Majesty, this old minister believes Xu Wendong could be recalled!"

Fan Liang asked in return, "And then?"

"Shall we let Carefree City return to darkness and slaughter?"

"Return to its former wicked state?"

Xuanjizi was at a loss for words.

He naturally did not wish for Carefree City to return to its previous state, but he wanted to consider Xu Wendong’s situation.

Because Carefree City is very close to that person’s fiefdom.

Moreover, given that person’s character, he would certainly not let Xu Wendong go.

Fan Liang said in a low voice, "Carefree City has finally achieved its prosperous scene today, I certainly cannot recall Beloved Minister Xu."

"Even if his situation will be very difficult."

"But I believe he can turn danger into safety."

Xuanjizi couldn’t help but say, "If that person really wants to make a move, between Lord Xu and that person... only one is destined to survive!"

Fan Liang sighed lightly, "Then let fate decide!"

For him.

Whether Xu Wendong or his own brother, both are very important.

But if he had to make a choice between the two.

It would be for the people of the world!

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Carefree City.

Night fell.

Capital Lu Family’s daughter, Lu Nanyan, also arrived in Carefree City via a Teleportation Array, having come because she had learned that Xu Wendong had established himself in Carefree City.

Upon arriving at the Government Office, Lu Nanyan immediately threw herself into Xu Wendong’s arms, offering her affection.

Ever since Xu Wendong took office in Carefree City, she had been restless, unable to sleep at night, and now her worried heart was finally at ease.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Xu Wendong also warmly responded to Lu Nanyan.

The two couldn’t wait to shed each other’s robes, embracing nakedly as they entered the bedroom, then began a tender collision.

The enchanting melody instantly echoed in the room, rising and falling, suffused with the breath of spring.

Much later.

Xu Wendong stopped on Lu Nanyan, but the two still maintained their close connection.

Lu Nanyan lay on the bed with a flushed face, her brows full of satisfaction and spring mood, and she breathed faintly, "Husband, being with you is truly delightful!"

Xu Wendong greedily absorbed her fragrance and quietly said, "This time I called you over not just for pleasure."

"But to make a business deal with your Lu Family."

Lu Nanyan softly said, "Go on."

Xu Wendong explained his plan to develop the Western Sea and sell seafood: "I’ve already set up a Teleportation Array and a Spirit Gathering Array and dispatched people to build a dock."

"But I need someone to take charge of this project and maximize the profits."

"After much consideration, your Lu Family is most suitable."

The Lu Family, being one of the Three Great Noble Houses of Blackwater Kingdom, has extensive networks and channels, fully capable of handling this work.

"I will favor your Lu Family with resources, but I have two conditions."

"First, you must pay the workers high wages and not exploit them."

"Second, you must give forty percent of the profits to Carefree City."

Lu Nanyan agreed without hesitation, "Okay."

In fact, for the Lu Family, wealth is just numbers, anyway, since they’re already one of the top noble houses in the Blackwater Kingdom.

"Alright, when you return, have someone prepare a detailed project proposal and submit it to the Government Office. I will review it seriously."

Xu Wendong knew that many would covet the Western Sea Fishing Grounds, that many would want to acquire this project.

After all, anyone who acquires this project would surely profit.

"I just got here, and you want to send me away already?" Lu Nanyan pouted with a face of grievance.

Xu Wendong gently caressed her soft and sensual body, as if admiring a masterpiece of art: "Then... return tomorrow morning?"

Lu Nanyan nodded excitedly and immediately kissed Xu Wendong.

Xu Wendong, who had not yet left Lu Nanyan’s body, seeing her eager expression, moved again.

The lovely time always flies by quickly.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Lu Nanyan left Carefree City reluctantly via a Teleportation Array, and Xu Wendong, too, changed into a white robe and strolled around the city.

This was the first time he went out in the morning since arriving in Carefree City.

In the early morning, Carefree City was very quiet. Only a few citizens were buying food on the streets, and a few vendors were selling breakfast.

Mostly meat soup, meat pies, and wild fruits.

As for so-called noodles, here they are a luxury that ordinary people cannot afford to buy.

The lives of the residents of Carefree City were still tough.

But Xu Wendong believed that once the eastern fertile fields were planted with crops, and seafood from the Western Sea was transported into the city.

The lives of the people would surely improve significantly.

When seeing Xu Wendong, the citizens in the city were very excited.

Because they had seen Xu Wendong when Qi Pengfei was executed, knowing that he is Carefree City’s Lord Qin Tian.

They enthusiastically invited Xu Wendong to have breakfast at their stalls, using this act to express their welcome and gratitude.

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Xu Wendong was led to a stall, and soon a steaming bowl of meat soup and two thin pancakes were brought over.

He had expected the stall owner to come over and chat.

But unexpectedly, the owner left after serving the breakfast, seemingly afraid of disturbing his meal.

This made him deeply moved.

Moreover, many citizens indeed gathered around, but without exception, they were watching him from afar, their eyes filled with reverence that was self-evident.

He didn’t like being watched by so many people. After eating, he left a Low-grade Spirit Stone and then disappeared into the bustling city.

Just as he returned to the Government Office, Chu Ye came over with a serious expression: "Lord Xu, the envoy of the King of Nanhuang has arrived."

Xu Wendong’s expression changed; the so-called King of Nanhuang must be the mighty backer behind Pei Yuanlang, right?