Before Helian Jue returned, Li Baozhu arrived in Crescent Moon New City with a large amount of supplies.
"Princess, Princess, I'm here!"
Having reclaimed the mountain stronghold and killed her enemy, Queen Wuyuan, Li Baozhu also used swift and decisive methods to punish those traitors who colluded with the Wuyuan tribe. She seemed to have been reborn.
She no longer harbored the bitter hatred she had when she came to He County; instead, she gained a lot of girlish charm.
Girls from the mountains are naturally lively and enthusiastic.
She is the daughter of the chieftain, and now she has become the new chieftain, with an even more flamboyant and unrestrained personality.
Li Baozhu was very grateful to Helian Jue and Xie Yuan.
Although Helian Jue was not easy to talk to and took the opportunity to make many demands on the Li tribe, they eventually sent troops to help them take back everything.
There was also Princess Xie, a woman who appeared refined and noble, possessing a more dignified air than the wives of officials in Yuezhou.
But she was knowledgeable and meticulous.
And most importantly, and what Li Baozhu liked most, was that Princess Xie was never confined to the inner quarters; her mind and vision were broader and more far-reaching than those of ordinary men.
For some reason, Li Baozhu smelled a familiar scent on Princess Xie.
That's the scent that belongs exclusively to strong women.
She doesn't rely on men, but radiates charm on her own.
"This Princess Xie doesn't seem like a noblewoman from the Han people; she's more like the queen of our tribe!"
Li Baozhu sighed in her heart more than once.
People naturally admire those who are strong, and this is especially true for someone like Lai Po-chu who has experienced significant setbacks.
She also realized that with Helian Jue as the King of Yue, the mountain tribes such as the Liao and Li people would likely be driven into his territory.
This man is too domineering, possessing an air of absolute control.
Li Baozhu has reached an agreement with Helian Jue. Her villagers will be registered, pay a certain amount of land tax, and bear part of the corvée labor.
She will have more and more dealings with the Prince of Yue's mansion in the future.
Therefore, Li Baozhu wanted to cultivate a good relationship with Princess Xie Yuan even more!
During their first meeting, Li Baozhu inadvertently let slip a crucial detail, which Princess Xie seized upon—snake medicine!
Li Baozhu had no choice but to agree to present a batch of prepared medicines to the Prince of Yue's residence.
She reclaimed the mountain stronghold, buried her relatives, and threw the traitors and collaborators into the snake pit, where they suffered the agony of being devoured by thousands of snakes.
When she returned to the snake cave, she thought of her promise to the Yue King's Mansion.
Fortunately, there was still stock in the village, and Queen Wuyuan was only interested in gold and silver jewelry, so Li Baozhu was no longer in a difficult position.
After all, her village had experienced so many changes, and the villagers needed time to recover.
And the most deadly thing is that some brave warriors who were loyal to the Li tribe unknowingly ingested the "divine ointment," and now these good men have become neither human nor ghost.
Li Baozhu was both heartbroken and anxious.
These warriors are the backbone of her stronghold's defenses.
If it were to be scrapped, it would be adding insult to injury for counterfeiters.
However, she had never heard of such a thing as "miracle cream".
The village's shaman was also completely helpless.
"Why don't we ask Princess Xie for advice? When she heard about the Immortal Flower and Immortal Ointment, her face changed, and she seemed to be terrified of such things."
"And if one knows fear, then one has some understanding."
There's a saying among the Hakka people: "Ignorance is bliss." They won't be afraid if they don't know.
Li Baozhu is very smart and quick-witted.
"Alright! Let's go find Princess Xie. We'll also take the snake medicine stored in the village to her."
After some thought, Li Baozhu came up with an idea.
So, less than half a month after she returned to the mountain stronghold, she led a group of villagers back in a flurry of activity.
"Your Highness! Your Highness!"
Before she arrives, her voice precedes her arrival; she is a typical lively and outgoing person.
During this period, Xie Yuan stayed at the bridge construction site.
She knew the technique of building bridges with oysters, but this was ancient times, and there were still many challenges in building bridges at sea.
Xie Yuan had to be on-site, firstly for supervision, and secondly to handle any emergencies that might arise.
She was discussing the bridge foundation with the craftsmen when she heard Li Baozhu's cheerful voice.
Xie Yuan raised an eyebrow.
Princess Consort?
That's a novel way of calling it, but it also sounds somewhat familiar.
Soon, Xie Yuan slapped his forehead. Ah, isn't this just like when Xie Zhen, the chubby boy, first met Helian Jue and called him "Your Highness, brother"?
My little chubby boy was only three years old at the time, a tiny baby who didn't understand anything.
As for Li Baozhu, she is fifteen years old this year, which, according to the customs of the Great Zhou Dynasty, is the age of coming of age and is eligible to get married.
It falls under the category of adults.
The fact that she can still address someone as "Princess Sister" only shows that she is simple-minded and lively by nature.
Xie Yuan quite liked this straightforward and adorable girl.
Moreover, Xie Yuan had not forgotten the Li people's "snake medicine".
She doesn't want the secret recipe, she just wants the finished product.
It wasn't that Xie Yuan didn't want to, but rather that he was unwilling to seize by force.
There's also Physician Feng on her estate. Physician Feng is passionate about medicine. Give him some ready-made medicines, and perhaps he can recreate the formula.
Even if not, there are ready-made medicines, enough for the Yue Prince's mansion.
"Oh, it's Miss Li."
Xie Yuan gave the craftsman some instructions, then got up and went to greet him.
She smiled gently, her attitude towards Li Baozhu a mixture of politeness and closeness.
Although Li Baozhu was young, she was pampered and spoiled as she grew up.
But she was intelligent and had experienced a major upheaval in her family, which allowed her to grow and mature in the shortest possible time.
She keenly sensed that Princess Xie was kind to her, and even somewhat fond of her.
Li Baozhu's smile grew even brighter. "Oh dear, what 'Miss Li'? That's too formal. Sister, please just call me Baozhu."
When Li Baozhu said this, she pouted playfully.
It's as if she's saying: I've already called you "elder sister," why are you still calling me "Miss Li"? Don't you like me?
Meeting such a cute little girl made Xie Yuan feel relaxed.
"Okay! I'll call you Baozhu from now on!"
The young lady was so enthusiastic; if I were to act reserved, it would be too aloof.
"Hehe, then I'll call you 'Big Sister' from now on, okay?"
A sly glint flashed in Li Baozhu's clear eyes.
She's quite the clever little thing, always finding a way to take advantage of others.
Nowadays, the Yue King's Mansion is the biggest financial backer in Yuezhou.
Others would love to hug her but never get the chance, so Li Baozhu, now that she had the opportunity to get close to the Prince of Yue's mansion, naturally wouldn't let it go.
Xie Yuan: ...She really is a shrewd girl, not truly naive.
However, Xie Yuan was not averse to such "little tricks".
"Okay!" Xie Yuan readily agreed.
Upon hearing this, Li Baozhu became even closer to Xie Yuan and reached out to hug her arm. "Sister, I've come to ask you for help. You have to help me!"
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