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Chapter 63: A Pungent Aroma Sister-in-law Liu was still immersed in the dream that Zhao Mengcheng would come to propose marriage the next day. She imagined that by marrying off her sister, she could reap all the benefits for herself. However, Old Lady Liu sensed that something was wrong. No one knew a daughter better than her mother. Old Lady Liu knew that although her third daughter appeared dull and obedient, she actually possessed a stubborn streak. In the evening, fearing that her daughter…- 321.1 K • Ongoing
- Chapter 383: Village Funds "Big Brother, it really wasn't that I intentionally kept it from you. Xiao Er's mother was the first to know, and she kept me completely in the dark. It was only later, when the whole village was fleeing the famine and our family was eating together, that she told me the truth. I didn't believe it at first, thinking it was some kind of joke. But after observing for a while, I realized it was actually true..." Yan Lao'er wiped his face, speaking with a very bashful…
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- Chapter 384: Such Sharp Eyes The village elders were persuaded. Yan Lao'er's words had served as a reminder to them. They really did need to consider things more thoroughly. Doing a bit more now and spending a few extra copper coins would make the villagers feel more secure. The reason the men of each household were unwilling to leave Xiao'an Village to become officers in the army was simply because life in the village was good. This "goodness" had to be multifaceted. The village needed…
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- Chapter 385: Coming for the People The men brought by Banner Commander Xue found the horses hidden in the mountain forest. Xiao'an Village had captured a total of forty-seven horses. If they found the right buyer, the profit might be even higher than their reward silver. The Northern Rong horses were not easy to capture. Their horses were exceptionally well-trained; every time they retreated, even if there was no rider, they had ways to take the horses with them. A situation like Xiao'an…
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- Chapter 379 - No Grand Ambitions Is becoming an official not a good thing? Of course, it is. It's a rare opportunity. The Heir Apparent is kind and doesn't wish to claim credit for Xiao'an Village. Otherwise, just a silver reward would be enough. Having an official position changes one's life, altering one's circumstances significantly. Yan Yu asked herself inwardly, if it were her, would she choose to become a Squad Leader in the army? Probably. Unfortunately, the army doesn't accept women,…
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- Chapter 380: Past Affairs Yan Yu was filled with exclamations. He looked about the same age as her elder brother. So strong?! "Go inside and put on an extra layer, accompany your uncle, and don't keep our noble guest waiting." Yan Huaiwen was eager to learn more about this Heir to Prince Ying. In the previous life, this Heir Apparent died young, perishing on the battlefield. The Consort of the Heir Apparent gave birth the following year, leaving behind an infant still in swaddling…
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- Chapter 381: Private Stash After rounds of selection, the ones who came out on top were Hu Er, Luo Er, Wang Erlang, Sun Erdan, and Song the Third Son-in-law. Yan Lao'er mused to himself that Song's third son-in-law had slipped in somehow, otherwise it would have been an 'Er' army. Hmm, it's our Second's turn now, leaving Sixth with nothing. Hu Da was worried about his younger brother, so the two of them discussed briefly and decided to have Hu Da go instead. Yan Lao'er nodded to…
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- Chapter 382: Uncle, You Have a Strong Niece! Daya moved Qing'er into her own room to make it easier to care for her. The soft little girl had only just recovered a bit when she was terrified by the Northern Rong raiding the village at night. In her fright, she developed another fever, babbling nonsense in a raspy little voice. If not for Daya's meticulous care, her brain might have been damaged by the heat. Daya stepped aside to let her in. Yan Yu crept into the room quietly, first checking on…
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