40: Marrying two at once

In the days that followed, Alice began to arrange the matter of taking concubines.

She first sent people to inquire about Lucia and Emily's recent situation, learning about their preferences and personalities.

After learning that Lucia was gentle and kind, skilled in managing household affairs, and Emily was lively and lovely, with a keen interest in magic, Alice had a plan in mind.

She personally prepared some gifts and, accompanied by her maidservants, went to visit Lucia and Emily at their residences.

Upon meeting Lucia and Emily, Alice enthusiastically chatted with them, informing them of Brian's situation and her own thoughts one by one.

Lucia and Emily were both surprised and shy upon hearing this.

They had a very good impression of Brian and knew that he was already a Level 3 Mage. Now that they had the opportunity to become his concubines, they were naturally willing.

Seeing that the two agreed, Alice was also very happy. She set a time with Lucia and Emily, telling them to prepare themselves, and that she would welcome them into the family on an auspicious day.

Upon learning of this, Brian was even more grateful to Alice.

He began to look forward to life after Lucia and Emily joined, imagining that his home would become even more lively and warm.

And during the waiting days, Brian did not relax his efforts to improve his own strength.

He meditated every day, constantly consolidating and enhancing his magic power.

As time passed, the day to marry Lucia and Emily finally arrived.

Inside and outside the castle, lanterns and colorful decorations were hung, creating a festive atmosphere.

Alice meticulously arranged everything, making the wedding lively and grand.

When Lucia and Emily, dressed in magnificent attire, walked into the castle, Brian's eyes were filled with joy.

He walked forward, took their hands, and together they entered the wedding hall.

Amidst various blessings, Brian completed the wedding ceremony with Lucia and Emily.

From then on, Brian's family gained two new members, and his life became even more rich and colorful.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than two months had passed.

During the first of these two months,

Brian spent almost every day at home with Alice, Emily, and Lucia,

even temporarily changing his meditation time to the afternoon.

The family's affection for each other rapidly warmed during this period. Alice got along extremely well with Lucia and Emily, and laughter often echoed in every corner of the castle.

After fully enjoying the warmth of family in the first month,

in the second month, he resumed his usual rhythm of meditating in the morning and spending time with his family in the afternoon.

A few days after the second month began, Lucia became pregnant!

This news, like a spring breeze, quickly spread to every corner of the castle.

Upon learning this, Brian was so excited he almost jumped. He tightly embraced Lucia, his eyes filled with tenderness and anticipation.

Alice and Emily also gathered around, sending their sincerest blessings to Lucia, and the castle was filled with a strong atmosphere of joy.

Good news came in pairs; a few days later, Emily also announced good news.

Emily was also pregnant!

These successive joyous tidings immersed the entire castle in a sea of happiness.

Brian felt like he was the happiest person in the world, his face constantly beaming with an irrepressible smile.

He took even more care of his three pregnant wives, doing everything he could to satisfy their every wish.

Alice would meticulously prepare various nutritious foods every day and would also accompany Emily and Lucia on walks in the castle garden, sharing her own experiences from when she was pregnant.

The time came to June 28th.

Today was Joey's first birthday.

Brian woke up early, carefully preparing a birthday gift for Joey.

He personally made some small magic toys suitable for Joey's age, and also a picture book containing simple magic knowledge, thinking that Joey could learn from it when he was a bit older.

Alice also woke up early, directing the servants to decorate the castle more warmly, with colorful balloons and streamers hung everywhere.

Lucia and Emily also joined in, helping to prepare various delicacies for the birthday banquet.

Soon, the castle became lively, and the main figures of the territory successively arrived to celebrate Joey's birthday.

Everyone presented carefully prepared gifts, including beautiful clothes, precious magic materials, and various novel small toys.

Joey was held in Alice's arms, his big eyes curiously watching everything around him, occasionally making

eey-yah

sounds, looking very adorable.

Brian walked forward, gently picked up Joey, and said with a smile,

Joey, happy birthday, my little darling.

At the birthday banquet, everyone sat together, enjoying delicious food, with laughter and joy never-ending.

Brian looked at the lively scene, his heart filled with happiness.

He looked at his family by his side: Alice, gentle and virtuous; Lucia and Emily, lively and lovely; Joey, innocent and pure. He felt that everything was incredibly beautiful.

Halfway through the banquet, Brian stood up and said to everyone,

Thank you all for coming to Joey's birthday banquet. Today is my son's first birthday, and it is also a joyous occasion for our family. I hope Joey can grow up healthy and happy, and become an excellent mage in the future.

Everyone applauded, sending their blessings to Joey.

Afterward, Brian took Joey to the birthday cake that had been prepared in advance. It was a large magic cake with a lit magic candle on top.

Brian held Joey, and together they made a wish and blew out the candle.

After blowing out the candle, everyone began to share the delicious cake.

Joey was also fed a small bite of cake by Alice, and the little fellow ate it all over his face, making everyone laugh heartily.

The entire birthday banquet lasted until evening, when everyone gradually departed.

Brian looked at the castle, which had been tidied up spotless.

His heart was filled with emotion; the day had been both fulfilling and happy.

He gently put his arm around Alice's shoulder, then called Lucia and Emily to his side. The family of five (including little Joey) stood together, and the warm scene was like a beautiful painting.

At night, Brian lay in bed, recalling the day's events, from the care he put into preparing Joey's gift to the laughter at the birthday banquet. Every moment made him feel incredibly warm.

All of this was the result of his efforts, and the happy life he had always pursued.

At the same time, he also began to think about the future.

Joey was already one year old, and he hoped Joey could make more friends and receive a better education.

It seemed he would need to build a kindergarten and elementary school within the territory.

But there was no rush; children only start kindergarten after five years old.

There were still a few years.

However, he could consider developing a city-building machine.

After all, if the territory currently relied only on manpower for construction, many roads would be difficult to maintain, let alone the overall construction.

Issues such as cleanliness and sturdiness also needed to be considered.

It would be best to develop his own city-building machine.

Thinking of this, Brian decided to start researching and developing a city-building machine tomorrow.