In the corner of the courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion, a small figure was hiding in the grass, moving towards the wall little by little.

The little pig poked out a pair of clever eyes and looked around, but there was no one around.

I don’t know why, but the city lord’s mansion seems to be very busy lately. Even Ke Wuyou didn’t come to bother him in the past few days, looking mysterious and mysterious.

But that's fine, no one is watching, so it's a good opportunity to run away.

"Little guy, where are you going?" Qi Yan walked from the yard and looked at Xiao Zhuer with a smile.

"Hello, Sister Qiyan! Well... the scenery here is nice. I just walked around casually and didn't want to go anywhere." Xiaozhu'er said with a playful smile and a careless look.

"Crack!"

A stone hit the little pig's leg, causing him to hug his leg and cry out in pain.

"Who! That sneak attack young man who kills a thousand swords!? If you have the guts, come out and fight!"

"You want to run away? Be careful, I'll tell Master to hang you up!"

Nie Yunzhu came from outside the hospital, grabbed the little pig's ears and pinched them hard. It felt good.

"Ouch!" In the midst of the screams, Xiaozhu'er begged, "Sister Yunzhu, my aunt, if you have anything to say, please speak up. My little body can't withstand your torment."

"Bah! Who bothered you, shameless little brat!" Nie Yunzhu let go of his hand angrily.

"Qi Yan has met Miss Nie." Qi Yan stepped forward to greet her, and Nie Yunzhu quickly returned the gift. She was really not used to other people's respectful attitude towards her.

"Sister Yunzhu, I stay in this yard every day and I'm almost getting moldy. Just let me go out and play. I promise to go home after playing for a while."

Xiaozhu'er grew up in the marketplace, so naturally he couldn't stand the oppressive atmosphere in the city lord's palace. After all, the young man's temperament was a bit out of control, and he almost got sick after a long time.

"No! You are now guilty and are not allowed to go out." Nie Yunzhu put his hands on his hips, looking selfless.

Xiaozhu'er rolled his eyes and immediately thought: "Sister Yunzhu, Sister Qiyan, why don't you take me out for a walk? I will never run away as long as you are watching."

"What?! Take you out?"

Qiyan's eyes lit up and she was a little moved. However, her identity was relatively sensitive. Although Lin Xiuyuan didn't feel sorry for her, she couldn't be too casual.

Nie Yunzhu was also slightly stunned. Ever since she came to Dazhou City, she had not been out except after the last bandit suppression. Not counting the time at the Tianxian Division, the trip in the middle of the night was just to avoid trouble, so naturally it didn't feel like shopping.

In fact, Nie Yunzhu is not very old, and she also longs to go out and see the colorful world outside, but he is afraid of making his master angry, so he never thinks wildly...

"Sister Yunzhu, I heard that in order to express gratitude to the city lord for his achievements, the common people spontaneously held a prayer lantern festival in the city tonight. It was very lively and there were many jugglers. Let's go out and have some fun together. We'll be back soon."

"This...can't do it. Master said that I should practice well in the house and not go out casually."

"The city lord said you can't go out casually, but that doesn't mean you must not go out, right?" Xiaozhu'er struck while the iron was hot and continued to persuade: "Don't you want to see how prosperous the place under the city lord's rule is? Don't you want to hear it?

How do you praise the city lord?"

"I..." Nie Yunzhu hesitated, of course she meant it.

At this time, Qi Yan also persuaded: "Miss Nie, what Xiao Zhuer said is right. Now the city is clear and clear. The three major families have surrendered. The Incense Sect and the Red Demon Sect have also been driven away. There should be no danger.

of."

"Well, well, I'll ask first."

Nie Yunzhu nodded seriously, then found Lingxin and told him his thoughts.

Nie Yunzhu originally thought that Lingxin would scold him, but unexpectedly the other party nodded in agreement.

Just as Xiao Zhuer said, Lin Xiuyuan has never restricted anyone's freedom. Since Nie Yunzhu and Qi Yan want to go out, Lingxin will not stop them. She is only a guard, not a housekeeper, and will not interfere with the prince.

ideas and make decisions for the prince.

It's just that it's okay to go out, but you must bring four golden elixir guards with you. This is Lingxin's bottom line. After all, Nie Yunzhu is the disciple of the Crown Prince, so there can't be any accidents.

Qi Yan, on the other hand, wanted to invite Ling Xin to go out with her, but unfortunately Ling Xin stayed in the house on the grounds of protecting Lin Xiu Yuan.

After a few people left, Lingxin wandered into the prince's study.

"Lingxin? Do you have anything to do with me?" Lin Xiuyuan put down his pen and asked.

"I would like to tell the prince that I heard that the people in the city held a prayer lantern party for the city lord. Lingxin wants to invite the prince to go on a trip. Is the prince free tonight?"

Lingxin thought about it for a long time before she mustered up the courage to come to Lin Xiuyuan.

Lin Xiuyuan took a deep look at Lingxin, waved his hands lightly and said: "I have been busy with official duties recently, and I still have some things to deal with. You can go by yourself and bring Fengweiying with you so that everyone can relax."

"But……"

Lingxin opened her mouth and hesitated, then silently nodded and left.

When she was going out, Lingxin happened to run into Yuan Yishan. She just said hello respectfully and left without saying anything.

Uh, what's going on with this girl? She seems to be worried a lot.

Yuan Yishan entered the study and clearly felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere, so he asked: "Your Majesty, what's going on with Lingxin? She seems a little unhappy?"

"She wanted to invite me to the lantern festival, but I was unavailable, so she declined." Lin Xiuyuan replied lightly.

"No time?" Yuan Yishan was also a visitor, and he immediately understood the cause and effect of the matter: "Your Majesty, I didn't tell you, but you don't know what Lingxin is thinking? Anyway, there is nothing in the city recently, so why not go out for a walk at the expense of others?

"

In other words, Lin Xiuyuan is not old now, otherwise King Beiyan would have forced Lin Xiuyuan to marry a wife and take concubines.

"Grandpa Yuan, needless to say, I really don't have time now."

Lin Xiuyuan shook his head helplessly. He prayed for immortality, immortality, and unintentional love for his children. Moreover, the former Lin Xiuyuan was already dead. Whether it was kindness or love, what did it have to do with him?

"Then I don't know what the prince's orders are when he comes to me?" Yuan Yishan calmed down when talking about business matters.

"Grandpa Yuan, now we have a foothold in Dazhou City, what are your ideas next?"

"Your Majesty did a good job."

Yuan Yishan suddenly sighed and praised him sincerely.

To be honest, Lin Xiuyuan's methods far exceeded Yuan Yishan's expectations. If there is any shortcoming, it is that their background is too shallow and their talents are seriously lacking.

Nowadays, most of the big and small things in the city are handled by Yuan Yishan and Lingxin, with Chen Wenyan secretly helping them, and Wu San is left to handle the chores. However, there are so many things in a city that it cannot be done by just three or five people.

Well done.

"Grandpa Yuan, I plan to come to Kaiyun Laifang, or call it the Cultivation Market." Lin Xiuyuan seemed to be consulting Yuan Yishan for his opinion, but in fact he had already made a decision in his heart.

Dazhou City used to be an important city, but now business and trade are interconnected and developing rapidly.

However, Lin Xiuyuan was not only considering the common people, but also the transactions between cultivators.

"Your Majesty, if you want to reopen the market, you need a broad network of contacts and a stable environment. Yunlaifang can establish a foothold in Dazhou City, firstly, with the help of the Incense Cult, and secondly, with the endless supply of goods, but we cannot compare with this.

"

"Grandpa Yuan, have you forgotten? How did that person in the family get rich in the Northern Territory?"

"Suppress the sect and use war to support war?" Yuan Yishan perked up and shook his head: "No, no! It would be good if we don't get suppressed by the sect with our strength, and King Zhennan will never allow you to develop wildly.

"

"It doesn't matter, don't worry, take your time, there will always be a chance." Lin Xiuyuan handed over a booklet he had written: "Grandpa Yuan, help me collect some medicinal materials, the more the better... Since you can't

To expand our military strength, let’s strive for excellence.”

Nowadays, Lin Xiuyuan is not short of money, but cultivation resources are relatively scarce, so he needs to find another way. Alchemy is a good choice. He can refine a large amount of low-level elixirs, which he can use for his subordinates if they are not used by himself.

"Your Majesty wants to make elixirs!?"

Yuan Yishan took the book and looked through it, and couldn't help but be stunned. He really didn't know that the prince could actually make alchemy?

All the immortal arts have their own merits, but the alchemy path will last forever.

Generally speaking, the art of alchemy is the foundation for the development of a power. Powerful sects all have the inheritance of alchemy, but the three major families do not have the inheritance of alchemy, so they can only stay in one city.

There is also an alchemist in Prince Yan's palace, and his status is very respected. Even when Yuan Yishan meets him, he must show courtesy.

"I have my own sense of discretion. Let's prepare first."

"Here."

Yuan Yishan retreated, and Lin Xiuyuan also returned to the room.

…

At the same time, Lingxin left the city lord's mansion alone after liberating Fengwei Camp.

She walked aimlessly on the street, and the excitement around her seemed to have nothing to do with her.

Lingxin once only wanted to protect the prince in order to repay the Lin family's kindness. But I don't know when, Lingxin started to have a special feeling for Lin Xiuyuan. This feeling is unclear, but it is true.

exist.

However, just when Lingxin was stunned, a woman's exclamation suddenly came from the distance.

In broad daylight, someone dared to commit murder in the city. Could it be the remnants of the Incense Sect or the Red Demon Sect?!

Lingxin heard the sound and rushed over, only to see a man's figure passing by in the distance, like a ghost.

The woman beside the wall had expired, with no energy left, and her death was miserable.
Chapter completed!