Although Li Jue is now the Prince of Yong of the Tang Dynasty, his life is no different from before.

If I had to point out a difference, it would be that I'm busier.

Ever since they learned that he was the eldest grandson of the Tang Dynasty's legitimate heir, the Prince Yong of the current dynasty, the merchants of Qinglongfang Food City and Qujiang Amusement Park treated him with even greater respect and courtesy.

If Li Jue hadn't been as easygoing as ever, they wouldn't have dared to approach him and speak to him.

"Old Cai, get over here right now! In the months I was away, did you cheat us out of our weight or pass off inferior goods as superior ones?"

Upon hearing this, the restaurant owner, who was called Lao Cai, hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"Your Highness, I have always kept your teachings in mind. How could I dare to do such a despicable and shameful thing?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jue patted Lao Cai on the shoulder and laughed.

"It's good that they didn't do it!"

"Work hard from now on, and plenty of money will be waiting for you to earn!"

Old Cai was moved to tears upon hearing this. He decided that no one could touch him that day, not even his wife when they went to sleep that night!

His shoulder had been patted by the current emperor's grandson, so he had to maintain that air of nobility for a few more days!

Li Jue chatted with the other business owners for a few more minutes, inquired about their business situation during this period, and then had a casual meal with them, which finally eliminated the distance between them.

"Commander Li, we thought that now that you've become the Prince of Yong, you've abandoned us old comrades..."

"How could that be!"

“You are my friends who fought alongside me when I was in my humble beginnings. Even if I don’t recognize myself anymore, I can’t forget you!”

"Commander Li's words are truly magnanimous. Let's all raise a toast to Commander Li!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"Wishing Commandant Li a long life!"

Li Jue drank the wine with them in one gulp, and then asked a question.

Have you encountered any problems with your business recently?

"No!"

"Everyone knows that Qujiang Pool is Princess Jinyang's property, so no one dares to cause trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jue immediately spread his hands in frustration towards everyone.

"To be honest, I was initially deceived by that big liar, Princess Jinyang!"

"oh?"

Upon hearing this, everyone became interested and turned to look at Li Jue, urging him to speak quickly.

"You don't know, my little aunt initially followed my grandfather, pretending to be an ordinary person to deceive me. She even lied to me, saying that Princess Jinyang was her best friend, and so on..."

"I felt sorry for my aunt, so I specifically added a clause to the contract stipulating that she must be given an additional 10% share in Qujiang Pool before I agreed to cooperate with Princess Jinyang..."

"Now you can see for yourselves, my adopted aunt is Princess Jinyang!"

"What a fool I was! I essentially gave them two shares, and I thought I was being incredibly righteous!"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"Lieutenant Li, you're hilarious, hahaha..."

"But Lieutenant Li, you've lived with His Majesty and Princess Jinyang for so long, didn't you ever have any doubts?"

"I did have my doubts!"

"I even dragged my grandfather to the city wall to see His Majesty the Emperor, but who would have thought that my grandfather would find someone to impersonate the Emperor and sit in the imperial carriage, and even lift the curtain to show his face when passing the city gate..."

Hearing this, everyone laughed even harder.

"Your grandfather is really funny, he even hired someone to impersonate him, hahaha..."

"No wonder even someone as shrewd as Commandant Li was fooled. Anyone would have been completely fooled in this situation, hahaha..."

Li Jue had a drink with a group of merchants from Qujiangchi, then went to the food court for a stroll, and returned to Sanglin Village by horse-drawn carriage that evening.

Li Shimin did not take back the rewards he had previously given him, and he still carries the titles and ranks of Magistrate of Xianyang County and Commandant of Sanglin.

But just because it hasn't been taken back now doesn't mean it won't be taken back in the future.

Therefore, Li Jue felt it was necessary to inform everyone and make arrangements for their future lives.

When Li Jue returned to Sanglin Village, Hu Delu immediately led all the villagers to welcome him.

They had already learned Li Jue's true identity from the street vendors in Chang'an, and they all knelt down in unison to pay their respects to the Prince of Yong.

"This old man pays his respects to Your Highness Prince Yong. May Your Highness live a thousand years..."

Seeing this, Li Jue quickly helped Hu Delu up, then said with a face full of reproach.

"Uncle Hu, what are you doing? Are you deliberately trying to upset me?"

"Aren't we here to welcome you?"

"unnecessary!"

"Fellow villagers of Sanglin Village, remember this: I will always be your young lord. If you ever encounter any problems in the future, you can always knock on my door!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Delu was moved to tears, and the other villagers also began to weep.

"Young Master..."

"Why!"

"Does the young master intend to stay here permanently this time, or is he just packing his things?"

"Stay here permanently!"

"We'll stay as long as we can. If the imperial court ever grants Sanglin Village to someone else, I'll do my best to take you back!"

"Even if we can't take back the village, I'll take back all of you, and we'll find another place to build another Sanglin Village!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Delu immediately burst into tears and knelt down, hugging Li Jue's leg and weeping uncontrollably.

"My lord, with your words, I can die in peace! Waaah!"

"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and pay your respects to your master!"

"From now on, the young lord will be your master. Even if he orders you to climb mountains of knives or plunge into boiling oil, you are not allowed to flinch!"

"promise!"

"This humble subject greets his master!"

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