In the central United States, a helicopter slowly descended.
Empress Changsun, holding Langle's small hand, emerged from the cabin.
Upon seeing Chai Shao waiting outside, Langle ran towards him.
“Uncle-in-law, I want alpacas, where are they??”
“Hahahaha, they’re all saved for you.” Chai Shao smiled, gently stroking her head a few times before bowing to Empress Changsun as she approached.
“Your subject, Chai Shao, pays his respects to Empress!”
“Brother-in-law, no need for such formalities, we are family.” Empress Changsun replied with a forced smile.
Er Lang had been gone for months without any news, and she didn't know if he was doing well.
Chai Shao was not foolish; he quickly caught the hint of worry in her eyes and understood immediately.
“Your Majesty, rest assured, the number of immigrants is close to what An Zhi estimated. They should be returning soon.”
Fang Er’s previous estimate was four hundred million, and now the number in the immigration management system was extremely close.
This meant that the populations of the three worlds had almost all arrived.
There was no need to worry about supplies.
Although Fang Er hadn't left much, the countless herds of cattle on this boundless plain were the best supply!
The cowhide could be used to build tents, and the beef could be eaten!
Yang Jiye and the other seven major generals had people operating in the area, riding warhorses to cull the cattle herds.
The group walked to the side, where a fenced enclosure held a herd of alpacas.
Their naive appearance truly delighted Langle.
“Hee hee, Mother, look, the alpaca spits!”
Fang Er, who had just emerged from the passage, stumbled upon hearing this and almost fell to the ground.
Didn't Zhang Gongjin, that rascal, say they should be called alpacas!
Hearing “alpaca” from Langle’s mouth felt so out of place!
“Oh, brother-in-law, Father! You’re back!” Hearing the movement behind her, Langle turned around and joyfully saw Fang Er and Li Shimin.
With a cry of surprise, she ran towards the two of them.
Li Shimin happily opened his arms, only to see Langle leap into Fang Er’s embrace.
“Alas, a son is no longer his mother’s, and a daughter is no longer her father’s~~”
He shook his head and sighed, walking over to embrace Empress Changsun, using her to mask his awkwardness.
Empress Changsun smiled gently at this, saying, “Your Majesty, what are you saying? You’re not jealous of An Zhi, are you?”
Li Shimin’s eyes widened upon hearing this, “How could that be! Jealousy is something only Old Man Fang would do! Am I that petty?”
“Your subject, Chai Shao, pays his respects to Your Majesty!”
Upon seeing Li Shimin, Chai Shao quickly stepped forward to pay his respects.
“Alright, stop with the formalities. This is America, not the imperial court.” Li Shimin waved his hand at him impatiently.
After being left in the Song Dynasty by Fang Er for months, he could only look but not touch. If he wasn't careful, Li Xiuning would hit him with iron pants. He was almost starving!
Now that he was finally back, with his wife in his arms, he had no time for pleasantries!
“I am tired, I will rest. We can talk about other matters tomorrow!”
Saying this, he glanced around the surroundings and, pulling Empress Changsun, walked towards a tent.
Chai Shao: ???
Li Ji and others who had rushed over also looked bewildered. He left before they could even pay their respects?
Suddenly, Zhang Gongjin’s old face turned pale, and he anxiously chased after Li Shimin.
“Your Majesty! Your Majesty, no!”
Fang Er asked the others in confusion, “What’s wrong with Old Zhang?”
Cheng Yaojin laughed heartily, “Hahaha, what else could it be? This fellow brought a few dark-skinned girls into his tent yesterday, and they haven’t come out yet!”
So, that tent belonged to Zhang Gongjin?
Good heavens, no wonder he was so anxious!
Li Shimin also heard this but waved his hand magnanimously at Zhang Gongjin, “Get lost!”
Then, he entered the tent with Empress Changsun.
“Ah~~”
Inside the tent, several screams instantly erupted.
Then came Li Shimin’s angry scolding, “What are you yelling about! Sleep! I’m exhausted from the journey!”
“Slap~slap~slap~”
Fang Er: ........
Was that slapping? Or what?
Langle, clinging to him like an octopus, blinked her large, beautiful eyes and said softly, “Brother-in-law, shall we go play with the alpacas together?”
Fang Er’s face darkened again, “Don’t talk nonsense, they’re called alpacas!”
“Oh, got it~” Langle seemed a bit unhappy, her lips pouting so much that a teapot could be hung on them.
Looking at the group of naive alpacas, the little girl was ecstatic, chattering incessantly about what she had eaten.
She mentioned how Fang Er had left her and her mother there, and how bored she was.
She also talked about how the wind on the beach was so strong that it made her eyes water every day.
Just as the two were enjoying their time, two unwelcome guests approached.
“Duke An Guo, when can you fulfill the promise you made to the young prince about enfeoffment and land grants?”
Hearing this voice, without even looking back, Fang Er knew it had to be Zhao Guangyi and his son!
Fang Er unhappily pointed towards the tent, “Why don’t you go and ask His Majesty there?”
The Zhao family father and son: ......
Who didn’t know what Li Shimin was doing inside?
Going in now would be like a mouse licking a cat’s backside, asking for trouble!
Zhao Guangyi’s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. He quickly and apologetically said, “It was the young prince’s oversight. In that case, we shall discuss it another day.”
The next morning, Li Shimin emerged from the tent, holding his lower back and yawning.
“Hiss~~~”
“Comfortable!”
That night, the tent was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, firecrackers booming!
After being threatened by Li Xiuning with iron pants for over three months, and maintaining his chastity, he had finally unleashed himself.
“Father, hurry up and wash, it’s time to eat~” Fang Er, who was cooking outside, pointed to the food on the table as he came out.
“Oh ho~ There’s blood sausage too?” Li Shimin, with a swagger in his step, walked over and picked up a piece with his hands, which were stained with unknown substances from the previous day, and popped it into his mouth.
After chewing a few times, his eyes widened, and he praised.
“Mmm~~ Delicious! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, exquisite!”
“Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Xu, greetings to His Majesty Emperor Taizong!”
The Zhao father and son, who had stood guard all night, saw Li Shimin and rushed over with dark circles under their eyes.
Just yesterday, they had realized that the people here were not friendly towards them.
Those tough-looking warriors regarded them with looks of contempt and disdain.
After all, both of them had been emperors, and facing such treatment, they didn't want to stay for a moment longer, wishing only to leave this place as soon as possible.
Li Shimin, with wet hands, rubbed his face casually and then looked at them somewhat confusedly.
“What brings you here so early in the morning?”