Those who invest in Narcissus Village are not worried about the return on their investment at all.

These investors were very smart; they knew that the third phase of the project was bound to be a hit, and making money was a certainty.

To prevent speculation on these properties, Zhao Xian has imposed strict regulations on property purchases.

Each household may purchase no more than four shops, and the requirements for purchasing residential properties are even stricter, with each household only allowed to purchase one property.

This would eliminate speculation in shops and residential properties.

With the project officially underway, Shuixian Village has become lively once again, and the craftsmen are busy at the construction site of the third phase of the project.

At this time, Zhao Xian simultaneously built his workshop, striving to complete his workshop and the village's third-phase project at the same time.

More than half a month passed quickly, and Li Guang began to harvest sweet potatoes. Seeing this, the villagers also began to harvest their own sweet potatoes.

In no time, every household in the village was harvesting sweet potatoes, and the entire farmland was bustling with activity.

At this time of year, the weather was clear and sunny. The villagers carried the sweet potatoes back, washed and sliced ​​them, then dried them and sold them to Zhao Xian's winery.

Zhao Xian buys sweet potato chips in large quantities, and his self-built warehouse has a huge storage capacity, enough to hold even a large amount of goods.

However, there were too many dried sweet potatoes, and the distillery couldn't use such a large quantity at once.

Those damaged sweet potatoes are used to make sweet potato starch, while a certain amount of sweet potatoes are reserved to make maltose during the Chinese New Year.

At this time, Li Xue had brought Li Ru back to the capital for more than ten days. After such a long period of adjustment, Li Ru had regained all his memories, and he remembered every little detail of the past.

The Fourth Prince was overjoyed by Li Ru's return home. He felt like he was dreaming all this time. Zhao Xian deserves much credit for bringing Li Ru back from the Golden Kingdom.

Li Xue was in excellent condition upon returning to Beijing. Just a few months ago, she had driven away the matchmaker and was severely reprimanded by the Fourth Prince.

During that time, Li Xue was depressed and fell into a low mood. Later, she left the capital and went to Narcissus Village.

As a result, the Fourth Prince was depressed for many days. Unexpectedly, a few months later, Li Ru returned home and Li Xue emerged from the shadow in her heart, which made the Fourth Prince feel much better.

Suddenly, the Fourth Prince remembered something: Li Guang had asked the Emperor for a title, and Zhao Xian had been granted the title of Marquis of Zhengyang. Could it be because of Li Xue?

The Fourth Prince's mind began to wander. He seemed to understand something and needed to sort it out.

Over the years, Li Xue has visited Shuixian Village several times, and it's hard to say that she has no connection with Zhao Xian.

The Fourth Prince had visited Narcissus Village and met Zhao Xian, and he had a very good impression of him.

Zhao Xian is a rare talent in the Great Northern Dynasty. With him serving the court, national prosperity and strength are achievable.

Li Guang's rise to power in Shuixian Village is largely due to Zhao Xian. It can be said that without Zhao Xian, Li Guang would not be where he is today.

Several years later, Li Guang will become the emperor of the Great Northern Dynasty, which means that Zhao Xian will have a bright future. If Li Xue marries Zhao Xian, the Fourth Prince will accept it psychologically.

But Zhao Xian is married, and Li Xue is a princess. If Zhao Xian marries Li Xue, wouldn't that be unfair to her?

But then she thought about it again. Zhao Xian had been kind to her. Last time, when Li Xue caught a cold, it was Zhao Xian who saved her. This time, Li Ru was able to return from Jindian Kingdom thanks to Zhao Xian as well.

He heard Yao Ru say that in the Kingdom of Jindian, Zhao Xian easily wiped out the Peng family's two thousand troops with only one hundred soldiers. If he were to lead troops into battle, he would be no less capable than Li Guang.

If Li Xue is willing to marry Zhao Xian, I won't say anything. Li Xue has her own opinions, and as long as she's happy, I won't stop her.

At this moment, in the imperial court, the emperor was discussing with his ministers the matter of opening trade between the Great Northern Dynasty and the Golden Kingdom.

Zhao Xian did not come to the capital last time, but he compiled a detailed memorial about his discussions with the emperor of Jindian Kingdom and submitted it to the emperor.

In his memorial, Zhao Xian clarified that the content of his discussions with the Kingdom of Jindian was merely his personal opinion and was for reference only.

If the imperial court agrees to open trade between the two countries, it must send envoys to resume negotiations.

Previously, Li Xue brought back five large boxes of rare treasures, which were all gifts from the Kingdom of Jindian to the Emperor of the Great Northern Dynasty. The Emperor had never seen most of these treasures before.

The fact that the Kingdom of Jindian sent so many treasures at once shows their sincerity.

Opening up trade between the two countries would be entirely mutually beneficial, and the emperor immediately assigned someone to take charge of the matter.

Based on the previous discussions between Zhao Xian and the Kingdom of Jindian, we should strive to send an envoy to the Kingdom of Jindian within a month.

After staying in the capital for more than ten days, Li Xue prepared to go to Narcissus Village, where Li Ru and the princess would also stay.

With everything ready, Li Xue led everyone on their way. Li Xue was anxious; although she hadn't been separated from Zhao Xian for long, it felt like an eternity.

After more than ten days of rolling wheels, the group finally arrived at Narcissus Village.

Since he didn't know Li Xue was coming at this time, Zhao Xian didn't go out of the village to greet her.

When Li Xue was still some distance from the village, she saw many people busy outside the village. Li Xue knew that the third phase of the village's construction project must have started.

The group entered the village and stopped in front of Zhao Xian's old house. Upon seeing that it was the princess, someone immediately went to inform Zhao Xian.

Zhao Xian was busy in the workshop when he heard that the princess had arrived, so he hurried out to greet her.

Indeed, not only did the princess come, but Li Ru and the princess also came.

"Greetings, Marquis Zhengyang." Li Ru stepped forward and bowed to Zhao Xian.

"General Li, you're too kind. There's no need for that," Zhao Xian quickly returned the greeting.

Upon seeing the princess, Zhao Xian quickly stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

The princess smiled and gave Zhao Xian a curtsy.

Zhao Xian knew that the people of Jindian were unaware of this etiquette; it must have been Li Xue who taught them.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhao Xian led the group into the house.

Upon entering the courtyard, Li Xue immediately noticed the succulents, which were all planted in ceramic jars and pots.

After a period of careful care by Zhao Xian, all the succulents not only settled into their pots but also fully expanded and grew well. Some of the succulents have even started to show their best and are very beautiful.

Li Xue exclaimed in surprise and immediately went over to check on her; she could no longer walk.

Li Ru and the princess also went over to take a look. These plants were very beautiful, succulent, cute, and adorable. The princess immediately fell in love with them as well.

"Brother Zhao, you're amazing! They were all wilted when we came back. I thought they were all going to die, but I didn't expect that you not only saved them, but also took such good care of them. I'm so happy!" Li Xue said excitedly.

Zhao Xian smiled and said:

"Succulents are also known as 'lazy man's plants.' If the person growing them is too diligent, fertilizing or watering them every day, they are more likely to die."

At this time, you need to be a little less demanding and water them only once every ten days to two weeks; the succulents will actually grow better this way.