Sensing Yuan Xiu's gaze, Yuan Li quickly said, "This is such a trivial matter that I did not inform Your Majesty."

"If you tell me everything, won't I be exhausted?"

Yuan Xiu waved his long sleeves and laughed, "Don't feel burdened. In my heart, I hope that everyone in the Central Secretariat can cooperate closely! Since Yu Changsi can offer advice to the court, it is very necessary to keep him around."

Yuan Xiu glanced at Wen Hu, then looked at Yuan Li, and continued, “You two must work together to consolidate the power of the Central Secretariat. Do what is right without hesitation. If you have to do everything yourself, what is the point of me establishing the Central Secretariat? You only need to remember one thing: do not make a big fuss with the Da Jing army. Although we should focus on cultivating the people we have our eyes on, we should infiltrate them little by little and not be too hasty.”

"Yes!!" Yuan Li and Wen Hu stood up and replied at the same time.

"I had a very enjoyable night."

Yuan Xiu picked up his wine cup and said with a smile, "Drink this cup to the brim!"

...

Today, the weather was sunny and breezy, and Zhao Cheng and his group went for a spring outing in the back mountains of Yanchuan.

After arranging the money exchange affairs in Qingdong City, Xiao Luomu came to Yanchuan City to meet with Zhao Cheng, and the four young masters of Yanchuan gathered together again.

In addition, Yuan Yun brought Zhao Changli and Xia Qi, Zhao Yang and Park Yoo-hee, Zhao Yan and Zhao Zhan, Wang Yucen, Dong Hua, Zhao Hu, Heng Wenhao, Deng Yanjiao, and Xiuer.

Besides the four young masters of Yanchuan, the four brothers of the Zhao family were also present.

The group chatted and laughed on the way up the mountain.

"Young master, your complexion has improved since your father went to Changsui." Xu An, with his arm around Xiu'er, turned around and teased Li Guanyu, who was walking behind him.

Li Guanyu asked, "Did I not look well before?"

As he spoke, Li Guanyu glanced at Xiuer and said, "With all this hard work every day, your complexion is definitely not as good as mine!"

Xiao Luomu cupped his hands to Li Guanyu and said, "Young Master, I just received the news myself. Congratulations!"

Li Guanyu rolled his eyes at Xu An and said, "Listen to what Brother Xiao has to say!"

With that, Li Guanyu bowed to Yuan Yun and said sincerely, "I am deeply grateful for the Princess's recommendation!"

Yuan Yun shook Zhao Changli's small hand and smiled, "Minister Li rose to his position based on his seniority and ability. Without those, even my recommendation would be useless."

Xiao Luomu added, "It's just that your father has been promoted to Minister of Rites, so it seems inappropriate to call you 'Young Master' anymore."

"It's alright." Li Guanyu casually waved his hand and said, "This young man doesn't necessarily have to be the 'man' of a vice minister; he could also be the 'man' of a dashing and handsome young man!"

Xu An curled his lip and said, "Just call yourself 'Young Master,' why do you have to add so many prefixes to yourself? You really are a shameless person!"

Li Guanyu shouted, "Am I as shameless as you? Why didn't you bring Yu Jin with you? You clearly have your own guards, yet you still want to freeload off others!"

"I didn't take advantage of you!" Xu An argued, casually putting his arm around Xiu'er's waist and looking up at the mountain, saying, "Such a beautiful day and scenery, of course we should bring our beauties along! Oh right, you don't, you can't understand this feeling."

"Pah!" Li Guanyu spat.

Xu An took a picture of Zhao Zhan, who was traveling with him, and then glanced at Wang Yucen next to Zhao Zhan, saying, "Although the Fourth Young Master is young, he can already understand this feeling. Just based on this, you are better than the Young Master."

Zhao Zhan and Wang Yucen exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat shy.

Zhao Cheng, who was walking at the front, said, "Old Xu, don't tease them. They're still kids."

Xu An said, "You treat them like children? I've heard that the Right Chancellor's wife is already planning to propose marriage to the General's wife!"

Zhao Cheng said, "In my eyes, anyone under the age of eighteen is a child."

Xu An pointed at Dong Hua and said, "Just because of this idea, how many years of Dong Hua's youth have you wasted?"

Dong Hua immediately retorted, "Our Dong Hua? I'm not yours!"

Taking the opportunity to retaliate, Li Guanyu said, "You deserve to be envious for the rest of your life, young marquis!"

"Hahaha—" Everyone burst into laughter.

A while later, Zhao Cheng led them to the top of the mountain, pointed to a certain place in the city, and said, "Look, Yan Chuan Square is beginning to take shape."

From here, one can see half of Yanchuan City. Yanchuan Square is located in the city center, and its unique architectural style is eye-catching and distinctive.

Xiao Luomu exclaimed, "It doesn't seem so magnificent from within the city, but looking down from here, it's truly awe-inspiring!"

Zhao Cheng nodded and said, "Once the square is completed and the shops and supporting facilities are built, if we stand here at night, Yan Chuan Square will become the brightest spot in Yan Chuan City."

"Donghua is so capable!" Xu An seized the opportunity to flatter her.

Zhao Cheng tapped Xu An and said, "All you do is talk!"

Dong Hua, being pure of heart, did not understand the deeper meaning in Dong Hua's words and humbly replied, "The design drawings were provided by the master, and Huang Hua was the main supervisor. It was mainly thanks to them that I didn't contribute much."

Zhao Cheng said, "Dong Hua, you don't need to be modest. If Yan Chuan Square can be built, you will have made a great contribution."

At this moment, Zhao Yang and Park Yoo-hee also came over. Zhao Yang, with snot running down his face, pointed to a spot and said, "Building, building, tall!"

"The second brother is talking about the Medical Hall." Zhao Cheng followed Zhao Yang's gaze, smiled slightly, and said, "The Medical Hall isn't actually that tall, but the buildings in Yanchuan City are generally quite low, which makes it stand out."

Xiao Luomu exclaimed, "Only when you are in the midst of this mountain do you realize how small you are! Young Prime Minister, Yan Chuan City has been changed because of you."

Zhao Yan interjected, "It's not just Yanchuan City; Jiangyang County and Yunjing County are also undergoing changes. After the completion of the commercial industrial park in Yunjing County, Lord Deng is following suit in Jiangyang County."

Zhao Zhan also said, "Brother, I want to become like you in the future and change the whole world!"

Zhao Cheng glared at his two younger brothers and said, "It's fine for Brother Xiao and me to flatter each other, but you two have to join in too!"

"Come, Changli."

Zhao Cheng took Zhao Changli from Yuan Yun's hands, pointed to Yan Chuan City below the mountain, and originally wanted to say something like, "Son, look at the empire your father has built for you," but suddenly realized that it was not appropriate to say such a thing with Yuan Yun beside him, so he changed it to: "Son, look how much more beautiful your father has made your home!"

The crowd stood in a row, gazing at Yanchuan City. A mountain breeze swept by, and everyone's heart was filled with excitement.

This is our common home!

After choosing a spot on the mountaintop, the group began to unload their tools and start a fire to barbecue.

At this point, the group split into several smaller groups, each starting to chat about their own things.

Zhao Cheng and Yuan Yun were playing with their son, Zhao Zhan and Wang Yucen were having a romantic conversation, Zhao Yan and Zhao Hu were sparring, Xiao Luomu and Li Guanyu were discussing business, and Xu An was taking Xiu'er into the grove...

As the afternoon drew to a close and everyone was enjoying themselves, a member of the Yiwen Flying Team ran up to the mountaintop.

Seeing the man's anxious expression, Zhao Cheng asked, "What happened at the Yiwen Society?"

The man replied, "Young Master, it's not someone from the troupe, it's the Fourth Young Master!"