Chapter 1165 It’s time to go back

The two strolled around and even had a lavish meal at the hotel before emerging from the space, patting their round bellies.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, more than ten months have passed since they left Dai Viet, far exceeding the original six months.

"It's time to go back, otherwise I'm afraid my grandfather will worry."

Qiao Ran reminded her father.

Qiao Dajiang then realized that they had been out for quite some time.

You can't blame him for being so happy that he forgot about home; his family is right beside him, so no matter where he is, time doesn't feel like it's going to drag on.

Besides, he was the king of the Kingdom of Agate, and he had so many things to deal with every day. He was so busy that he didn't realize how much time had passed.

"Yes, let's go back! Your grandma's family and the old village chief must be worried about us too. Time flies, almost a year has passed in the blink of an eye!"

After handing over all political affairs to Bama, Qiao Dajiang patted him on the shoulder, his face filled with reluctance and on the verge of tears.

“Bama, you have studied in Vietnam for so long, and with Ranran’s advice on governance, I believe in you. You will definitely be able to manage this country well and lead everyone to become stronger.”

“But Your Majesty, Bama is reluctant to be separated from you, sob sob sob… Otherwise, I… I will go back to Da Yue with you! Let Bama become your servant and serve you for the rest of my life… and Your Highness the Princess.”

Bama knelt on the ground, raised his head, and pleaded with tears in his eyes.

Qiao Dajiang smiled helplessly, but still firmly shook his head:

“Bama, of all the people in the Kingdom of Agate, you are the only one I trust the most. The reason I brought you back to Da Yue was to let you learn about Da Yue’s culture and how to be an official and govern the country. Now that you have returned after completing your studies, you must not let me and everyone else down.”

"I...I understand. Your Majesty, Your Highness, I will certainly manage the Kingdom of Agate well and will never let you down!"

Although extremely reluctant, Bama knew that he bore a heavy responsibility and now was not the time for him to be willful.

With tears in Bama's eyes and the warm farewell of the ministers and people of the Agate Kingdom, ten large ships loaded with various gold and silver treasures and specialties of the Agate Kingdom slowly departed from Agate Island.

"Ranran, do you think those Japanese will take advantage of our absence and re-invade Agate Island?"

Standing on the ship's railing, gazing at the ever-shrinking Agate Island, Qiao Dajiang asked with concern.

Qiao Ran shook her head:

"Don't worry, Father, Japan doesn't have the means. We've confiscated all their weapons and looted all their wealth. It's impossible for them to accumulate enough money to buy and manufacture so many weapons in a short period of time."

The current Kingdom of Agate not only possesses a sufficient number of weapons, but also improved versions of crossbows, catapults, and nearly a thousand foreign guns left behind by us. At least for the next three years, no country will be able to easily occupy the Agate Islands.

"And within these three years, I'm certain I'll be able to build even better muskets, and also powerful cannons. When I send two ships full of muskets and cannons, we'll be even more invincible."

Hearing her confident answer, Qiao Dajiang felt relieved.

He believed everything Ranran said unconditionally.

Imagining that Ranran could create firearms and cannons, making both Dai Viet and Manau invincible and unassailable, and that their people could live in peace and prosperity, filled his heart with pride and gratitude.

I am so grateful to God that Ranran could become Qiao Dajiang's daughter.

Such an amazing daughter, and she's actually Qiao Dajiang's! Hehehe!