Helian Jue left for more than two months. He led his troops into the mountains in the summer, and returned with his troops and spoils in the autumn.
"The new city has changed a lot."
Although it was only a short two months, Helian Jue noticed obvious changes while riding on horseback and looking into the distance.
First of all, the cross-sea bridge is already taking shape.
A long bridge, like a ribbon, floats on the azure sea.
It connects two new towns.
One end is the Crescent New City that juts into the sea, and the other end is the Hexian New City that is close to the inland.
The distance between the two new cities has been shortened by a bridge.
Without this bridge, it would take half a day to ride a horse from Hexian to Crescent Moon New City.
With this bridge, you can quickly reach your destination in just fifteen minutes.
Furthermore, the residents of both new towns were mobilized because of the massive bridge construction project.
Those who worked as laborers and ran small businesses spontaneously formed one small market and village after another.
The land surrounding the new town has been developed.
Originally, many people were not used to Crescent Moon New Town.
Subconsciously, they still believed that Hexian was the county seat, and that even if the Crescent Moon New City had the Yue King's Mansion, it was not suitable for ordinary people to live in for a long time.
Therefore, after the two new cities were completed, some residents who had moved to Crescent Moon New City went back to the county new city to buy property.
However, with the construction of the bridge and its imminent completion, the people suddenly realized that they didn't need to spend any more money to buy houses and land in the new town of Hexian.
The two places are so close together; it's more convenient than going to some of the surrounding villages and towns.
Instead of continuing to lose residents, Crescent Moon New City has ushered in a new wave of "immigrants".
Crescent Moon New Town has become even more prosperous.
"Of course we should go to Crescent Moon City, because the Yue King's Mansion is located there."
"With several thousand royal guards, which one of them would dare to cause trouble?"
“In the past, we felt that Crescent Moon New City was too far from the inland and the transportation was inconvenient, but now we have a bridge.”
"My goodness, the princess is amazing! She can even build a bridge over the sea!"
"That's right, I've been to that bridge. It's right on the sea. When the wind blows and the waves crash, the water splashes all over your face."
"If the princess can build a bridge across the sea, what can't she do? So, following the princess is the only way to avoid being taken advantage of!"
The people were talking about it.
They are becoming increasingly accepting and appreciative of Crescent Moon City, Xie Yuan, and the Yue Prince's Mansion.
When Helian Jue returned with his troops, he saw the increasingly prosperous Crescent Moon City.
"Your Highness, who would have thought that this place was a desolate fishing village just two years ago?"
Helian Chen accompanied Helian Jue on this expedition and was Helian Jue's most capable deputy general.
Seeing Helian Jue sitting on horseback, gazing blankly at the soon-to-be-completed bridge and the crescent-shaped new city on the other side of the bridge, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Um!"
Helian Jue responded indifferently.
Helian Chen carefully observed Helian Jue's expression and tentatively said, "Speaking of which, all of this is thanks to Her Highness the Princess."
"Your Highness seems to possess the magic touch of a god, or the strategic brilliance of a great general. I believe that Your Highness was already planning the bridge construction when she chose Crescent Moon City to build the palace."
Helian Chen truly admired Princess Xie.
As a loyal confidant who accompanied the Prince of Yue all the way from the capital to Lingnan, Helian Chen witnessed firsthand the dedication that Princess Xie had made to the Prince of Yue's residence.
On the way, they rallied the troops; upon arriving in Yuezhou, they built the royal palace and recruited new soldiers...
It can be said that every victory of the Yue Prince's Mansion owes to Princess Xie.
Of course, the prince did not mistreat the princess either.
The prince greatly respects and trusts the princess, giving her the greatest autonomy.
But no matter how powerful a princess is, she is still a woman.
When a third person enters the relationship between a man and a woman, it is easy for their feelings to become distant, and they will eventually drift further apart!
Helian Chen really didn't want to see Princess Xie let down or hurt.
However, some people just can't stand seeing their prince and princess living in harmony and complementing each other, so they insist on bringing in a concubine.
Generals like Helian Chen, who followed Helian Jue to fight, heard many rumors as soon as they stepped into the new city of Hexian.
A very small number of mid-ranking military officers, such as deputy generals and captains, actually believed the rumors circulating outside, thinking that the princess was about to fall out of favor, and that Xie Rou, a concubine who was also a member of the Xie family, would become the new favorite of the prince's mansion!
This... This... Even Helian Chen, as Helian Jue's staunch confidant, couldn't guarantee that his master would only have Princess Xie in his eyes and heart.
If His Highness truly harbors some lingering feelings for Xie Rou, and if things aren't handled properly, it could damage the couple's relationship and sow the seeds of future trouble.
Helian Chen's mind was filled with all sorts of chaotic thoughts.
It must be said that he was somewhat influenced by the rumors circulating in the public.
I always felt that Helian Jue had some kind of unrequited love for Xie Rou.
Helian Jue: ...
He turned his head and looked coldly at Helian Chen: "Just say what you have to say, why beat around the bush?"
"Furthermore, I know my princess is the most outstanding and capable, so there's no need for you to come here and spout nonsense."
Helian Chen shrank back in fright when his prince swept him with his cold gaze.
Then, hearing that Helian Jue's words still carried love and respect for Princess Xie, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well, there are always some rumors circulating in the streets."
At this point, Helian Chen, as if courting death, poked his head out again and cautiously asked, "Your Highness, do you really have no feelings for Xie Arou—"
You should know that Xie Rou was the fiancée chosen by Empress Ashina for Helian Jue.
Helian Jue himself had agreed to the marriage at the time.
Helian Jue frowned, his eyes full of disdain. "Xie Rou?! Hmph, a treacherous, opportunistic, and vain servant girl. I wish I could kill her with my own hands!"
What a disgrace! Xie Rou was definitely a disgrace to Helian Jue.
Her existence serves as a constant reminder to Helian Jue: You once despised even the daughter of a thief who stole from the Xie family!
Although Xie Rou's broken engagement led him to meet A Yuan, he would not be grateful to Xie Rou for it.
The fact that he and A Yuan are where they are today is a result of their "predestined marriage" and their mutual love.
It has nothing to do with anyone else.
On the contrary, Helian Jue could never let go of the humiliation that Xie Rou and the Xie family had inflicted on him.
"This wretched maid is truly detestable. She doesn't even know who she is, yet she has the nerve to stir up trouble in Yuezhou."
Helian Jue cursed in annoyance.
Helian Chen carefully observed Helian Jue's expression and realized that he was genuinely disgusted. Only then did he believe that his master had no lingering feelings for Xie Rou.
But even if your master hates it, you can't get rid of it.
"Your Highness, she is a concubine bestowed upon you by the Emperor."
"A sage bestowed it upon me? How come I didn't know? Did he tell me to my face?"
Helian Jue suddenly started acting like a rogue.
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