The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

After discussing the specific details of opening up the Lingnan Interchange with the four people, it was getting late, so Chen Huai'an left the Ministry of Works.

Pure white snowflakes fell softly from the sky, landing on the brim of his black gauze hat, on the shoulders of his official robe, and quietly in his outstretched palm. The icy touch melted away in an instant, a slight chill spreading from his fingertips.

Chen Huai'an stood quietly at the foot of the steps for a moment, then pulled his official robes tighter and stepped alone into the swirling snow.

I walked forward, one step deep and one step shallow, leaving only a string of deep and shallow footprints behind me, which were soon mostly covered by the new snow.

He was really exhausted today.

So much happened, from the engagement to the reform of the imperial examination system, to the old woman of Lingnan, and the first step in the initial development of Lingnan.

He did feel a bit tired, but not physically.

Because his body won't get tired, and he won't get drunk.

As soon as Chen Huai'an returned home, Xiao He, who had been dozing off by the window, suddenly perked up. She stepped off the stool with her short legs, rushed out the door, opened her arms, and ran towards Chen Huai'an.

"Uncle, Uncle!"

"Why!"

Chen Huai'an quickly stepped forward, opened his arms, and caught Xiao He who was running towards him: "With such heavy snow, why isn't Xiao He staying home and keeping warm?"

"Aren't you cold anymore?"

"Xiao He, wait for Uncle, then you won't be cold." Xiao He hugged Chen Huai'an's shoulders and said with a grin, "Also, Xiao He is wearing a lot of layers, so she's not cold at all."

"Lying." Chen Huai'an held Xiao He's slightly cold little hand, then pinched her nose. "Do you remember the story I told you? Children who lie have noses that grow longer."

"No, no!" Xiaohe exclaimed anxiously, covering her nose. "It won't get longer, because Xiaohe wasn't lying."

"Back then, Xiaohe and her mother only had two pieces of clothing in winter, and that was really cold."

As Xiaohe spoke, she patted her thick clothes, seemingly showing Chen Huai'an, "Uncle, look, Xiaohe is wearing so many layers, but I'm not cold at all."

Chen Huai'an was speechless for a moment, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart: "Okay, Xiao He, you're not cold, but you can't get too wet in the snow. Uncle will take you inside to warm up by the fire."

"Okay, I'll listen to Uncle!" Xiao He nodded as she spoke, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh right, Uncle, that servant who came last time is here again today."

"They even returned the imperial edict; Mother was overjoyed."

Speaking of this, Xiao He seemed very happy, hugging Chen Huai'an's neck and saying in a soft, sweet voice, "Uncle, are you getting married?"

"Mother said that Xiaohe will soon have an aunt, the one who often comes over, Miss Feng."

Chen Huai'an remained silent, thinking that Li Shimin was quick enough, but why didn't he give him the imperial edict and instead sent it to his home?

He thought about it for a moment, but didn't pay much attention to it. He rubbed the little one's head and carried her toward the master bedroom.

"Uncle, don't go this way! Auntie's here! We need to go over there!" Xiaohe said, pointing to the living room.

Chen Huai'an was taken aback: "Feng Qiao'er is here?"

"It's your aunt," Xiao He corrected earnestly.

Chen Huai'an: "..."

He was a little confused.

According to the rules of this era, it doesn't seem appropriate for the two of them to meet now, does it?

What are you doing here?

But since they had already come, he couldn't just hide from them, so Chen Huai'an had no choice but to change direction while carrying Xiao He.

Inside the living room, Chen Sujin was warmly entertaining the Feng siblings, and she was increasingly pleased with Feng Qiao'er.

This is her brother's wife, the only son of the Chen family and their hope for the continuation of their lineage.

As the older sister, she knew that her younger brother had reached a height that others could hardly achieve in their entire lives. In terms of career, Chen Sujin could not help Chen Huai'an.

Only in her family can Chen Sujin still do her part, however small.

"Come, come, sit down. I've already told the kitchen to prepare the food. It'll be ready soon. Usually, even if Xiao An is busy, he should be back by now." Chen Sujin smiled broadly, overjoyed.

Feng Qiao'er also had great respect for Chen Sujin.

Because she knew that, to Chen Huai'an, Chen Sujin was more than just his only remaining relative in the world.

As the saying goes, the eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest sister is like a mother.

Chen Sujin, who sold herself to raise money for her younger brother's travel expenses, holds an absolutely unshakeable place in Chen Huai'an's heart!

"Madam, there's no need for such a grand gesture. Just relax and enjoy yourself. There are only a few of us; we can't eat too much," Feng Zhidai said with a smile.

"How can that be?" Chen Sujin refused. "Guests are guests, so we should treat them to the best of everything."

"A couple of days ago, Chu Mo said that another of his cows had jumped into the river because it couldn't finish eating, so he brought us some. It's cold now, so it's already frozen. We've already told the kitchen to cook it."

"Please wait a moment, Yunyan, serve the guests tea first."

"Yes, Madam." Yunyan immediately replied.

Everyone in the manor addressed Chen Sujin as "Madam of the County," because calling her "Madam" could easily cause misunderstandings.

Once Chen Huai'an gets married, it's likely that only Feng Qiao'er will be called "Madam" in the Duke of Anguo's mansion.

"daughter."

Just then, Xiao He's voice rang out, and everyone turned to look, only to find Chen Huai'an carrying Xiao He in.

Chen Sujin was taken aback for a moment, then quickly stepped forward to brush the snow off her younger brother: "Didn't you bring an umbrella when you went out? Why are you soaked in the snow again?"

"It's alright," Chen Huai'an replied with a smile, nodded to Feng Zhidai, and then looked at Feng Qiao'er.

Coincidentally, the other person was also looking at him.

Their eyes met, and there was no awkwardness as they had imagined; instead, there was only calm.

"An...Young Master Chen." Feng Qiao'er paused, then changed her form of address.

Chen Huai'an responded, picked up Xiao He, and sat down in the main seat: "I have discussed a general method with the Ministry of Works. The land route will take too long to build. Even with a large investment of manpower and resources, it will take at least three years."

"I believe you can't wait that long, and neither can I."

"Therefore, I plan to repair the Lingqu Canal in Guizhou, and the Xijiang River, the mother river of Lingnan!"

"The grain was transported via the Yangtze River waterway."

"However, there are many things that require the cooperation of you locals and the Feng family. It would be best if you could also contribute your efforts."

Lingqu Canal in Guizhou...

Feng Zhidai's mind immediately started working. As the eldest son of the Feng family, he naturally knew Lingnan very well and quickly understood Chen Huai'an's considerations and long-term plans.

"This is a very good method; it is indeed the most cost-effective, suitable, and time-efficient method."

"Cooperation is not a problem, but Xijiang... really does need some repairs."

"Since you have no objections..." Chen Huai'an turned his gaze to Feng Qiao'er, "the marriage has been arranged, and I suppose you will be sending the news back soon."

"Could you please ask your grandmother a question for me while you're at it?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Feng Qiao'er's eyes. She glanced at her elder brother, Feng Zhidai, thought for a moment, and nodded slightly: "Please speak, Young Master Chen."

"Is my existence like a butterfly flapping its wings, capable of changing the world with a single thought, or like a mayfly trying to shake a tree, or like trying to fill a basket with water?"

"......"

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