Chapter 50: Changes at Chen Tang Pass

Suzhi, Prince Consort, we are heading to Chen Tang Pass; we must definitely look after ourselves!

Queen Jiang reluctantly took Lady Yin and Ao Yifan's hands.

After leaving a second heir for Queen Jiang, Ao Yifan brought Lady Yin and the others, preparing to go to Chen Tang Pass to take up his post.

"Imperial sister-in-law, rest assured; once the situation in Chen Tang Pass stabilizes, I will make time to come see you."

Lady Yin said.

Meanwhile, Ao Yifan quietly squeezed Queen Jiang's small hand and transmitted his voice: "Don't worry, I can come see you anytime!"

Hearing this, Queen Jiang's cheeks flushed slightly; it's obvious that with Ao Yifan's ability, he can come and go freely in the rear palace.

There's no way; for any other cultivator, due to the suppression of the Yin Shang national fortune, they cannot freely use escape techniques to enter and leave the imperial palace.

But Ao Yifan is different; he himself bears a strong Yin Shang national fortune, and its influence on him is originally very weak.

And after being born in Yin Outskirts, the suppressive effect of the Yin Shang national fortune completely disappeared.

So now, for Ao Yifan to enter the palace is as simple as returning home.

"Prince Consort, Lady, it's getting late; we need to set off!"

Just then, the Mirage Shadow's voice came.

Originally, Ao Yifan planned to have the Mirage Shadow bear offspring in Chaoge City.

Using Chaoge City's Yin Shang national fortune to cleanse the infant's demonic aura.

But who would have thought that the Mirage Dragon clan's childbirth would be so difficult; even after leaving Chaoge City, the Mirage Shadow's child showed no sign of being born.

So Ao Yifan could only give up this opportunity.

"Mother!"

When Ao Yifan and Lady Yin boarded the carriage, Jinzha and Muzha clung to their mother.

This time, Lady Yin going to Chen Tang Pass to take office naturally had to bring these two children.

Furthermore, according to Ao Yifan's plan, after a while Jinzha could be sent to the Jade Void Palace for cultivation, and he could also test how far the reward he once obtained from the Crane Boy could be exerted.

……

"Chen Tang Pass, the general is back again!"

Standing on the carriage, looking at the long‑absent Chen Tang Pass, Lady Yin exuded heroic spirit that rose to the clouds.

After all, for the coming long period, this place will be governed by her.

She had confidence that she could make the people of Chen Tang Pass live in peace and prosperity, becoming the most prosperous place in the whole Great Shang.

All because she has an omnipotent Prince Consort assisting her!

"The princess and the prince consort are back!"

Soon, the people of Chen Tang Pass also received the news that the princess and prince consort had returned.

Countless people spontaneously came to welcome them.

After all, in the hearts of these people, the princess and prince consort are the saviors of the Chen Tang Pass populace.

If there were no princess and prince consort, they would still be living under the threat of the monster clan, panicked all day; how could they have today's scene of peace and prosperity?

Seeing the happy smiles on the people's faces, Lady Yin felt that everything she had done was worthwhile.

And not far away, Li Jing, who had just been promoted to vice general, also looked at Lady Yin with admiration.

After all, being able to earn such love from the people is also Li Jing's lifelong dream as an official.

……

"Prince Consort, look, Chen Tang Pass's development over this period has been really good!"

Looking at the account book, Lady Yin exclaimed excitedly: "This is also thanks to you, Prince Consort; if you hadn't persuaded the East Sea Dragon Clan, our Chen Tang Pass people couldn't possibly fish at sea so smoothly!"

As for how Ao Yifan persuaded the East Sea Dragon Clan, Lady Yin does not know.

She only knows that the current East Sea Dragon Clan not only helps restrain the sea‑bottom monster clan, but sometimes, when the people of Chen Tang Pass encounter danger at sea, the sea‑bottom monster clan will also come to their aid.

Thus, the people no longer fear the sea‑bottom monster clan; indeed, some people even exchange land‑based goods for some sea‑bottom resources with the sea‑bottom monster clan.

And these rare sea‑bottom resources also attracted many out‑of‑town merchants, further promoting Chen Tang Pass's economic development.

In short, present‑day Chen Tang Pass can be described as a thriving scene.

"Lady, I think Jinzha is about ready to go up the mountain for cultivation."

Ao Yifan put his arm around Lady Yin and suddenly said.

"So soon?"

Hearing this, Lady Yin's heart jumped; she worriedly said: "But Jinzha has just turned one; he's still a child—isn't it too early to send him up the mountain?"

However, before Lady Yin's words had finished, she saw outside the small courtyard that Jinzha was lifting a two‑meter‑high stone to train his strength.

While lifting the big stone, Jinzha also called out to Muzha, who was likewise lifting a stone beside him: "Brother, keep going—we're almost at a thousand; our morning lesson will be done!"

"Okay, brother, I got it!"

Muzha nodded, likewise lifted the stone, and began doing squats.

Is this still a child?

Have you ever seen a child who lifts a two‑meter‑high stone every morning to train his strength?

As for her two children's innate divine strength, Lady Yin has already grown accustomed to it.

But in a mother's eyes, no matter how capable the children are, they remain the dear ones who love to cling to her and act cute.

Seeing Lady Yin's worry, Ao Yifan smiled and beckoned the two little ones outside to come in.

"Whether or not to send them up the mountain, we still need to hear the children's own opinion."

Ao Yifan said.

"Dad, Mom!"

Jinzha, very courteous, bowed to Ao Yifan and Lady Yin.

Beside him, little Mu Tu also imitated, calling out "Mom and Dad" in a childish voice.

Mm.

He scooped up both children and placed them on his lap, Ao Yifan smilingly asked: "Jin Tu, Mu Tu, Dad is preparing to send you up the mountain to learn skills; are you willing?"

Learn skills!

Hearing that, Jin Tu's eyes lit up; he still remembered that he had a master.

"Dad, if I learn skills, can I become as strong as big brother?"

Mu Tu asked in a childish voice.

"Yes, only after you learn skills can you better protect Mom and Dad."

Ao Yifan said.

"Then I want to go up the mountain to learn skills; big brother, I'll go up the mountain with you!"

Mu Tu looked toward Jin Tu beside him and said.

Hearing that, Jin Tu furrowed his brows and said: "Dad, I've almost learned everything you taught me, but my younger brother..."

"Your younger brother, after you go up the mountain just teach him slowly; don't forget what Dad told you—no matter what, securing your position first is the right thing to do!"

Ao Yifan said: "Also, I gave you the Myriad Dragon Pillars; unless absolutely necessary, do not activate its source power—once used, leave no survivors!"

"Yes, Dad, I know all of that!"

Jin Tu nodded.

His father had told him since childhood about that plan of the Twelve Golden Immortals' Spokesperson.

Jin Tu is very smart; he knows his father's plan is very risky.

However, after hearing Ao Yifan's account of the Chan Teaching's scheming, Jin Tu decided he must firmly assist his old father and take the position of the Twelve Golden Immortals' Spokesperson.

After all, the Chan Teaching schemed against their family—why couldn't they turn the tables and scheme against them?