Chapter 235

The onlookers stared dumbfounded at the old patriarch of the Lawrence family.

He... just threw up blood like that?

"His endurance is far weaker than that old patriarch of the Gunnhildr family from ten years ago."

"Right, that old patriarch only coughed up blood after Lord Tianquan cursed him so harshly he nearly cursed every one of his ancestors across eighteen generations."

Jiang Yan hadn't expected this old patriarch to just spit blood on cue like that.

Holy crap?

Has Mondstadt's mental fortitude really dropped this much in just ten years?

I haven't even started going all out yet, and he can't take it anymore?

For a moment, the scene turned awkward because of the Lawrence old patriarch's blood-spitting.

"Ahem, first carry this Lawrence person out and bring in someone with stronger mental endurance."

Venti was the first to break the awkwardness, saying to the people around him.

"Yes!"

The two knights beside them hurriedly carried the Lawrence old patriarch out, and after a while, brought in a young man.

This was the acting patriarch of the Lawrence family, the person the Lawrence old patriarch had been preparing to hand the patriarch position to in a couple of years.

Thrust into the role before he was ready, this Lawrence acting patriarch, still not fully grown, was about to be crushed by Jiang Yan's opening move.

But after that little incident, Jiang Yan also began to consider whether his own words might be a bit too infuriating.

His tone softened somewhat, and he then told them how to properly handle political affairs, not to pile everything together for handling at once.

First, establish a police department, just like the Millelith that Jiang Yan had established.

Responsible for civil disputes and handling various trivial matters of the populace.

Afterwards, formalize the knight profession.

The current Mondstadt knights include some who purge monsters, and some who go looking for stray cats and dogs.

Too messy!

Soldiers are soldiers; they must always remember what their duty is.

Jiang Yan didn't even need to think about it—the current Mondstadt knights, apart from those elites who purge monsters, the rest were probably about the same as in his past life's storyline.

Mondstadt nannies!

How were those Mondstadt giant babies of later generations raised?

Wasn't it all because Jean and Noelle spoiled them step by step?

Cat-catching, let Master Jean handle it; civil disputes, let Master Jean handle it; everything and anything, let Master Jean handle it—or else let Noelle handle it.

Why don't you let them handle giving birth too?

Wait...

Hmm, actually... maybe that's not impossible?

Ehe!

Jiang Yan's thoughts drifted off into strange territory for no apparent reason.

He hurriedly corrected his thinking—he was here teaching these people how to properly guide Mondstadt.

Not pondering lewd matters all day long!

Time slipped by quickly.

Under Jiang Yan's 'affectionate' guidance, the patriarchs of Mondstadt's three great noble families, along with Venti and the others, all gained some understanding of the problems currently appearing in Mondstadt.

After learning the future consequences, even Barbatos, who had been eavesdropping outside, had a slightly Solemn look in his eyes.

If Mondstadt really became the kind of place that needed someone to handle everything at the slightest issue in the future, the entire Mondstadt would be ruined.

That won't do!

Venti and the others naturally understood this situation as well and began earnestly discussing it among themselves.

Although Jiang Yan cursed harshly, he cursed with reason and evidence, never blindly spewing venom.

At the very least, after taking this round of scolding, one could know where one's shortcomings lay and how to correct them.

This was why, even though Venti and the others had been scolded once ten years ago, although they now feared being scolded, they did not resist it.

If a single scolding could make one's country more prosperous, which country's ruler wouldn't want to be scolded?

If someone could scold Jiang Yan so harshly that Liyue's GDP rose by five—no, even just two percentage points—Jiang Yan would happily offer his face and even ask if they wanted to slap him a couple more times.

Otherwise, this reward would burn my hands just holding it!

As Venti and the others discussed, Jiang Yan sat to the side listening, occasionally offering some opinions.

By the time everything was done, it was already deep into the night.

Seeing the now-silent Mondstadt city and the stars twinkling high in the night sky, Jiang Yan stretched his waist and yawned.

"Ahhh, finally done."

"I tell you, Barbatos, you really have to treat me to a good drink this time."

Jiang Yan looked toward the figure in the tree nearby.

"Definitely! Definitely!"

"Ehe (Zhao Zhao)!"

Barbatos held up his wine bottle, grinning drunkenly.

This kid had long since, at some unknown point, been sitting in the tree listening to Jiang Yan and the others discuss while sipping on some wine.

That guy looked so pleased with himself.

At the time, he nearly made Jiang Yan's nose crooked with anger.

As always, Barbatos!

GLOSSARY:

【Zhao Zhao, Jiang Yan, my lord, Decheng, Solemn】

"Fine, tomorrow I'll make sure to really fleece you."

Jiang Yan walked slowly down the street, his voice fading along with his figure.

Master Jiang, having worked hard all day, was also preparing to go back and rest.

Back in his room, Jiang Yan threw himself onto the bed with the speed of lightning, falling sweetly into dreamland.

Although for someone of Jiang Yan's level, not sleeping wouldn't affect anything.

But Jiang Yan would still stick to his plan of sleeping every night.

Nothing is more relaxing for the mind than sleep.

Unless it's a nightmare!