Chapter 468: Following the Ancient System

Li Xiang feared that the couple would argue over this matter, so he stood up and tried to soothe them, "Qinghuan, let's put the spouse issue aside for now; what we need to do now is build more houses and schools, so the children can go to school first. What do you think?"

Li Xiang's words were still quite effective; Nan Qinghuan saw that the men were insistent that this wouldn't work, so she stopped insisting as well. Indeed, in this Remote Antiquity Era society, practicing monogamy is difficult.

She might need some time.

"Alright, then let's temporarily set aside this Marriage Law, but the Household registration and Marriage Certificate still need to be processed; at least that's a protection for women. What do you think?"

Ying knew she sympathized with those women, which is why she said those words, but some things can't be done just because you want them to.

It takes a lot of time; he can uphold monogamy, but what about the other men, the men from other tribes who come here to live? It's unrealistic!

"Fine, I agree. These regulations have already been set. Li Xiang, go find Ashu to handle this matter."

Now that this Small Town has Town Rules, anyone who comes here must obey them; otherwise, violating these regulations will bring punishment. For that purpose, a yamen has been specially established.

This is the Remote Antiquity Era, the first yamen belonging to the Common People.

Of course, who will judge? Naturally, it's the Town Mayor.

Li Xiang went to take care of it, and only Nan Qinghuan and Ying remained in the house. Ying knew Nan Qinghuan was upset, so he moved closer, gently placed his hand on her belly; the child was growing larger.

Her belly also swelled, and now Nan Qinghuan's movements are getting slower!

"Qinghuan, we haven't decided what to name the child yet?"

Nan Qinghuan had actually thought about this during her free time; those women said it was a set of twins, and if so, they'd need two names.

But what should they be called? "Hehe, how about naming them Spring and Summer? The names are easy to remember. Qinghuan, what do you think?"

Outside, the elder ancestor and A Mu returned. Now the elder ancestor is about to move out; Ying built a house for him, and the mother and daughter will move out together, leaving this house for the couple and their soon-to-be-born child.

"Elder ancestor, come in quickly…"

Nan Qinghuan still respects the elder ancestor because she gave them that Cave, and now the coal they use all comes from there.

So, she still likes her a lot.

However, she doesn't really like the child's name.

"Spring and Summer—those are really terrible names."

"Elder ancestor, this name won't do."

"If not, what do you suggest?"

Nan Qinghuan had actually thought of it long ago; just as she was about to speak, A Mu smiled, "No rush, Qinghuan, I've already hired a witch for you; when you give birth, she'll come to help. Even after the birth, it'll be the same."

"Witch?"

She didn't expect that A Mu had already found someone to help with childbirth, which moved Nan Qinghuan deeply. "A Mu, thank you."

"What are you thanking me for? Our houses over there are being finished; once they're ready we'll move there, leaving this place for you. Ying, you must take good care of Qinghuan, understand?"

Ying naturally intended to take good care of her; he stood up. "A Mu, rest assured, I can look after her. Let the witch stay for now; we'll need her when the baby arrives."

"She's already here, and she says she wants to open a shop here to assist women with childbirth?"

"What, assist women with childbirth?"

Nan Qinghuan hadn't expected that the tribe already had this profit‑making idea, and that this should be the prototype of the earliest apothecary and medical hall.

That's wonderful.

It seems the gears of history truly don't change because of anyone's obstruction.

"Isn't that right? The number of people in this Small Town keeps growing; there are all kinds of jobs—clothing makers, laborers, cooks—everyone's here. This street is really nice. Ah, by the way, this morning I saw Rongdi standing at the doorway, not sure what they were doing, seemed like they hadn't slept all night."

Mentioning Rongdi and that aurora, Nan Qinghuan felt good things were about to happen.

She and Ying exchanged a glance. "Maybe we'll soon be drinking Rongdi's wedding feast."

"Wedding feast, with whom?"

A Mu was very curious, and the elder ancestor was too; the family was laughing merrily at home. At that moment, a joyful voice from Dashan came from outside.

"Ying, we're back."

That day, another great celebration was added to Ying's Small Town. What celebration? After Luosang's death, Ying ordered Dashan and Youchao Xuan to attack Luosang's Lasi Tribe, but before they could launch the assault, the people there surrendered, and many even chose to join Ying's Small Town and settle there.

On the Jiuzhou Dadi, another tribe disappeared, and the world turned its allegiance.

As dusk settled, when Ying and Nan Qinghuan stepped onto the towering platform, below stood a crowd of Lasi Tribe members—people brought by Dashan and his group. Nan Qinghuan glanced at them; there were perhaps a few hundred. The tribe members looked terrified; with their tribe gone, their lives now rested in Ying's hands.

For the first time, Nan Qinghuan felt a sense of ruling the world, and the man beside her was gradually becoming a generation's king.

A king above all of Jiuzhou for a generation.

Youchao Xuan, standing beside them, whispered, "Ying, these people are volunteers; we hadn't even fought when they surrendered. Please take a look."

Youchao Xuan and Clear Wind stood together; Clear Wind watched Youchao Xuan become increasingly capable, feeling gratified. She hoped to marry Youchao Xuan as soon as possible, preferably starting right now!

Ying and Nan Qinghuan exchanged a glance; Nan Qinghuan nodded at him, and he began to speak.

"Who is Sangyuan?"

"It's me."

Immediately, a burly man stepped forward from below. He had once helped Luosang try to deal with Ying, but only when Dashan and his group arrived did they realize how foolish they were.

Because of their folly, Luosang paid the price, and his tribe faced annihilation; therefore, to prevent that fate, he brought his people to surrender.

Surrender offered a lifeline; it was originally a stopgap, but when they were brought here, they saw the prosperity and development—tall buildings, the sounds of trade, and a dazzling array of goods—all of which their tribe had never seen, and they yearned for it.

They originally pretended to surrender; now they truly wish to surrender!

"Ying, I am willing to surrender together with these tribe members, hoping you will take us in?"