"Good."

Zuo Lianglun's suggestion was exactly what Chen Mo had in mind.

Chen Mo's territory was large enough, but the population was very small. Why send the gifted population back?

"Since they came by boat from Huai State, it suggests that most of these people lived by the Huai River. Perhaps many among them are skilled in swimming, and the Fish Scale Guard can select some.

As for the remaining people, let them do labor. Now both Qing and Yu States are developing and need people, so let's assign them to places that require manpower," said Chen Mo.

"This subordinate thanks the Marquis on behalf of these people." Zuo Lianglun respectfully saluted Chen Mo.

In some respects, Zuo Lianglun was actually similar to Geng Songfu, wanting to do good for the people and willing to do some practical work.

However, Zuo Lianglun was more tactful in doing things than Geng Songfu.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have risen to the position of a prefect, while Geng Songfu remained a minor County Magistrate before meeting Chen Mo.

Yet whether Geng Songfu or Zuo Lianglun, they both genuinely admired Chen Mo.

The most formidable people are not those who are brutal or brave, but those who know how to save the people and restore normalcy to a world where order has been destroyed.

Through this period of understanding Chen Mo, Zuo Lianglun became even more willing to work for him.

...

June 20.

Chen Mo swiftly returned to Longmen County on horseback.

Although he was a bit reluctant to admit it, the fact was, he still preferred comfort, to the point of indulging.

Upon his return, Chen Mo hurried to the backyard.

The month of June marked the most prosperous stage of lotus leaf growth and the blooming season of lotus flowers. As the place where Liang Song once lived, naturally, there was an artificial lotus pond, with the lotus flowers in full bloom and quite beautiful.

Beneath the lotus leaves, a chorus of frog croaks resonated.

Beside the green trees, a Tail-eyed Spirit Fish leaped out of the water.

In the pavilion by the lotus pond, Han Anniang and several women were enjoying the cool shade.

At this moment, Chen Mo was unaware, went to the backyard, found no one, and after searching for a while, the first woman he saw was Ning Wan.

In the courtyard, Ning Wan was teaching some young, beautiful, and slender women about conversational demeanor and even how to walk.

Ning Wan, graceful in figure and elegant in movement, wore a lightweight white dress in the heat of summer. Since she was teaching these women how to attract men's attention in order to sell the General Token, the outfit was not only sheer but also somewhat alluring.

As she walked, her figure swayed gracefully like willow catkins dancing, exuding a fleeting beauty, with her lips closed tightly, the full lips emitting an enchanting glow, poised and elegant, a slight smile enough to captivate.

"Do you see? Just smile like me, don't fear the gaze cast by men. If you can't quite bear it, a hint of shyness would suffice, followed by a quick use of a handkerchief to cover your face."

After marrying Liang Song, the reason Ning Wan could earn Liang Song's affection was mostly due to her beauty, but also her ability to understand his mind, knowing what kind of woman men liked.

Generally speaking, men don't prefer overly clever women, fearing they can't control them. They prefer those who are delicate, who would blush for half a day with a mere touch, making them full of femininity.

Liang Song liked this kind.

So, while with him, Ning Wan always pretended to be ignorant and naive, though she understood everything inside.

Seeing them silent, their gaze fixed on a point, Ning Wan felt a hint of oddity, turned her head, her E Mei brows slightly arched at the corner of her eyes, her long lashes like cicada wings resting on her almond eyes, slightly trembling, her bright eyes shining with ripples, unknowingly giving birth to a hint of delight.

She instinctively exclaimed joyfully, "Marquis, you are back."

After speaking, she realized her excitement, her breath quickened, her heart pounded faster, she shamefully lowered her head, secretly spitting at herself, feeling embarrassed.

Meanwhile, Chen Mo saw a hidden moon amidst the clouds in broad daylight.

Ning Wan's reaction was not surprising; around March, Chen Mo and Ning Wan were in this ambiguous phase, Chen Mo teasing Ning Wan frequently.

However, at that moment, Chen Mo suddenly left, leaving Ning Wan feeling empty, and the usual emotions dissipated.

Now that Chen Mo returned, upon meeting again, the familiar feeling resurfaced.

Those young women, realizing this man to be the legendary young Marquis, promptly bowed to pay their respects.

Chen Mo withdrew his gaze, nodded lightly, with so many people around, he didn't say much to Ning Wan and left.

Ning Wan also understood, but seeing Chen Mo leave without greeting, felt inexplicably uncomfortable inside.

...

Chen Mo saw a few women under the pavilion by the pond, Han Anniang seeing Chen Mo returned, other than the reserved Liang Xue and the proud Xia Zhining deliberately slacking, the other women greeted him with smiles.

Upon Chen Mo's return, Han Anniang of course wanted to offer good food and drinks.

Yi Shiyin personally caught a grown Tail-eyed Spirit Fish.

Han Anniang knew Chen Mo did not like sashimi, but preferred fresh food, so she steamed it directly.

Besides practicing daily, Chen Mo was busy with the affairs of the Three States, and exerted on them, Han Anniang, joyous yet worried for him, almost wore out several recipe books, trying different ways to replenish him.

Her only displeasure came from Chen Mo's frequent solitude with Nanshan, often bringing Xiaolu along.

Perhaps stimulated by Ning Wan, Chen Mo seemed more eager than before.

After dinner, he hurriedly washed, the carried Han Anniang to the bed.

Truth be told, among the women in the backyard, Chen Mo still liked Han Anniang the most, apart from familial attachment, stemming from Han Anniang being his first woman.

The reason for his ambiguity with Ning Wan was, wasn't it because he saw the shadow of Han Anniang in her?

"Missed An Niang so much..." Chen Mo couldn't say he was stimulated by Ning Wan, spoke softly.

"Erlang..." Han Anniang saw Chen Mo rise, propped herself up, trembling, leaving him dizzy.

He lovingly stroked Han Anniang's waist and hips, saying, "This time, sister-in-law, call me uncle..."

Han Anniang blushed.

She knew it was Chen Mo's quirk, though she got used to it after multiple times, in practice, she couldn't stop feeling embarrassed.

"Uncle, again with this act..." Han Anniang grumbled.

Upon hearing that, Chen Mo's eyes heated up, put his thoughts into action.

PS: Almost about to conquer Ning Wan, the month is ending, begging for a Monthly Pass!!!

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