"Oh, I see, no wonder the captain had us bring iron picks and shovels tonight. With Zhu Yinhua around, it most likely means there really is a silver mine!"

"That's great, it's a silver mine! Even if we report it now, it could earn us 30 military merit points!"

"That's foolish, why report it now? We need to explore further. If it's confirmed as a silver mine, it would mean 300 military merit points."

"The captain is only 180 points away from being ennobled. If it really is a silver mine, that would be fantastic."

"Not only can the captain become ennobled, but we can also earn a substantial amount of contribution value!"

"Then let's go, why are we standing around? Let's hurry!"

.........

Chen Ying's revelation immediately swept away the doubts on everyone's faces, and they all became eager and motivated. Their gazes towards Chen Ying were also filled with gratitude.

Although mountain excavation is tiring, Chen Ying has a Cold Resistance Level of cultivation. As long as he is willing to spend more time, even if he only brings his own son, he will eventually break through the mountain. Once the silver mine is truly discovered, he can claim all the credit.

However, not only did Chen Ying share the information, but he also brought them along to join in. It was clear he intended to share some of the credit with them, naturally filling their hearts with gratitude towards him.

"Alright, enough said. I'll lead you through the mountain. For the time being, we'll focus on excavating and exploring further. As long as we don't run into advanced rodents, there shouldn't be any danger. If we really find a new silver mine, I won't keep all the credit. I only need 180 military merit points; the rest will be shared with you."

Distributing military merit points too!

Upon hearing Chen Ying's promise, everyone's eyes lit up.

Military merit and contribution values are two separate rewards, both granted for discovering a silver mine. Previously, they only thought of sharing contribution values, but they never expected Chen Ying would even share military merit. This made everyone even more excited.

Chen Ying wants to become ennobled, and of course, so do they!

Even Chen Shang couldn't help but feel excited at this moment.

Just as He Yunluan had said earlier, back then, the Rodent tide caused the mountain to collapse, and the entrance to the camp was blocked by rocks. Chen Ying recently cleared a path down from the top of the mountain and was now leading everyone effortlessly through the passage to explore and excavate within the mountain.

.........

Great Xia, Year Three, Fifth Day of the Eighth Month

As soon as August arrived, there was a noticeable change in the atmosphere of Xia City.

Especially in the Inner City.

Today's Inner City Main Building has already become the area dedicated to handling official business for the Seven Departments of Great Xia. Except for the official staff of the Seven Departments, the Advanced Hunting Team under the Hunting Department, and the soldiers of the daily rotating garrison, no one else is casually allowed inside.

Lately, anyone returning from outside would inevitably glance towards the Star-picking Hall before entering the main building to inquire about the news.

The reason for this is that Lady Li Xuanling is about to give birth!

Those who can enter the main building now hold significant status in Great Xia and have all participated in last year's Beast Tide battle in the Yanglu Realm.

No one is foolish here; at that time, Li Tiancheng had already mentioned that Li Xuanling's fetus was two months old, so calculating the days, the delivery should be in this August.

Some had already leaked the news, and now everyone in Xia City knew that Lord Xia Hong's child would be born this month.

If the birth of Xia Chuan's first son, Xia Yuzong, last year only moved the Cold Resistance Level elite, then the two children in Li Xuanling's womb have truly become the focus of the fifty thousand residents of Xia City.

"I bet the eighth is a good day; the lady will give birth on the eighth."

"Good things take time; I think it will be the end of the month."

"I heard it's twins. Not only is the lady stunningly beautiful, but her womb is also quite impressive, giving birth to two sons in one go. The lord is bound to be overjoyed."

"Don't speak carelessly; last month, the Minister said that the lord's children are noble, bearing the future of our Great Xia Camp. In the seating order of the Political Hall, they will only be beneath the lord, so we should address them as 'Your Highness'.

"Yes, yes, I was confused. It's 'Your Highnesses'.

.........

In the Star-picking Hall, the maid deputy Han Shuang held a basin of hot water as she entered Li Xuanling's room. Seeing that Li Xuanling was already awake and half-sitting in bed, she quickly walked over and draped a blanket over her.

"The lady is about to give birth, so be careful not to catch a chill!"

Seeing Han Shuang's slightly scolding tone, Li Xuanling gently shook her head.

Despite being in the late stage of Cold Resistance, close to breaking through to the peak, even while pregnant, she is by no means fragile. Moreover, with the Cold Ruins Tripod always in her room, no wind could possibly make her catch a chill.

However, after living with Han Shuang day and night for the past six months, Li Xuanling had come to understand her temperament. If she were to argue now, Han Shuang would immediately become anxious, fearing she did something wrong.

So, Li Xuanling changed the subject and asked, "Has Lord returned from seclusion yet?"

As Han Shuang used a warm towel to clean Li Xuanling's hands, she softly replied:

"From what Sister says, since returning from Beiyuan last month, the lord has not left the Star-picking Platform. Sister delivers food every three days, and it's been twelve times now."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuanling lightly furrowed her brows, clearly displeased.

Noticing her expression, Han Shuang immediately understood, recalling something. She hurried to the window, retrieving a blood-red jade piece placed there, and softly said, "The lord has been thinking of the lady. Last month, when he returned from Beiyuan, he specially brought this Blood Agate Jade for you.

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