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Chapter 589 Shocked

"Go quickly, I'll be fine here." Ye Muyu knew that being anxious wouldn't help, so she quickly asked Hu Shi to take care of Zhang Cong while comforting the child who had rushed into her arms, gently patting his back to soothe his emotions.

"Waaah..." Chu Jin cried loudly.

But Ye Muyu was relieved, as long as he could cry, it was a good sign and he could rest well at night.

"Xiao Jin, don't be afraid. Mommy's here. Wasn't there a good person who came out of nowhere to save you?" Ye Muyu's voice was gentle as she asked about his condition while soothing him.

Chu Jin replied with sobs, "Yes, there was an uncle, very powerful, who jumped out to save me and Brother Cong."

"You see, that's your parents protecting you."

Chu Jin's voice became a bit steadier as he sniffled and asked, "Really?"

"Of course, Mommy won't lie to you." Ye Muyu let go of him and reached out to pinch his tear-stained nose.

Continuing, she said, "You said you wanted to travel far away like Uncle Xing? But there are many bad people out there. If you're afraid of them, how can you travel far? "

"I... I'm not afraid. I won't be afraid!" Chu Jin was instantly filled with courage upon hearing this, "In the future, I not only want to travel far away but also protect Mommy and Daddy."

"Mommy believes in you. You see, there are so many bad people in the world. If you're afraid of them, they'll want to harm you. Look at the middle-aged uncle who saved you. Isn't he very courageous?"

"Yes, the middle-aged uncle is so powerful. The bad person should be put in jail!" Chu Jin said angrily.

Seeing that he wasn't crying anymore, Ye Muyu knew he was angry and felt relieved. "So, Xiao Jin, if you encounter bad people in the future, don't be afraid. Try to escape and don't let them harm you, okay?"

"Mom, I... I'll try not to be afraid." Chu Jin was still a little scared and sounded hesitant.

Ye Muyu smiled and reached out to ruffle his hair. "Mommy believes you can do it!"

Encouraged, Chu Jin took a deep breath and nodded firmly, "Mom, I will."

"Oh, right, Brother Cong is also scared. I'll go check on him, but please don't let anything happen." Chu Jin said as he quickly ran towards the west wing, where Zhang Cong's room was.

Ye Muyu followed behin, she was also very concerned about Zhang Cong's condition, especially since he was injured while protecting Chu Jin.

Soon, Lu Sangqi was found by Zhang Shu.

Lu Sangqi sat by the bedside and felt Zhang Cong's pulse before diagnosing.

"How is he?" Ye Muyu asked.

Zhang Shu and Hu Shi were also worried, looking at him anxiously.

Lu Sangqi said, "This child has been greatly shocked, probably because he saw his classmate die. I'll give him a couple of injections to make him sleep first."

"Okay." Ye Muyu's trust in him came from what Chu Heng had told her she could trust him. "Just tell me what you need."

"I'll start with acupuncture first. I've heard that there's a method to calm down shock in the countryside. Let's try that first."

Ye Muyu didn't know about this, so she looked at Hu Shi, who had mentioned it earlier.

Hu Shi quickly picked up a tray with various items prepared on it, all of which were folk methods known as soul calling.

"Doctor Qi, are these okay?" She had prepared quite a few items.

Lu Sangqi nodded, "Yes, let's try them first. I've treated children who were shocked before and your child is not too serious."

Hu Shi nodded eagerly, "Okay, I'll be right back."

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Chapter 17: Is There a Holiday?

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**Chapter 17: Is There a Holiday?**

Not far in the courtyard, a soldier whispered, "It seems to be the voice from the residence of General Cui..."

"But how could there be a woman in General Cui's residence?"

"Don't speak carelessly!" Chang Kuo scolded, frowning, "You lot are so gossipy; what kind of decorum is this?"

"Yes..."

As a few soldiers obediently lowered their heads, out of the corner of their eyes, they saw their general hastily leaving the corridor, hands clasped behind his back as he approached the wall, pressing his ear against it to listen intently.

The soldiers were puzzled: "What is the general, who forbids us from gossiping, doing now?"

Chang Suining, however, found nothing unusual—being gossipy is not allowed, but eavesdropping is acceptable; the two are not in conflict.

After listening for a while, Chang Kuo's expression turned to disappointment as he muttered to himself, "Why did he leave so soon..."

Cui Jing never pays attention to women; he thought he might overhear something interesting this time.

When he came back to his senses and turned around, he noticed the girl was still standing there. Chang Kuo immediately adopted a serious demeanor and said to his subordinates, "I've checked, and she is not an assassin. You can disperse now."

The soldiers, who had been standing quietly at a distance, exchanged glances.

It seemed the one who needed to "disperse" was only the general himself.

Chang Kuo walked back without changing his expression.

"If there's anything, just have Ah Che send a message..." It was getting late, so after whispering a few reminders to Chang Suining, he urged the soldiers to leave.

Just a short distance away, Chang Suining faintly heard the sound of a woman sobbing.

"Why are you crying so much?" a young man complained. "No one is scolding you... If you, with such impure motives, hide in the general's bedroom, it's common to be stabbed as an assassin. You should be grateful our general doesn't take lives lightly; otherwise, you'd be dead by now."

The young woman paused in her sobs and replied pitifully, "I'm crying because... I returned without accomplishing anything, and I couldn't serve the general. My master will surely reprimand me."

The young man, hearing this, became even more dissatisfied. "But you can't sacrifice our general's reputation just to complete your mission, can you?"

The woman stopped in her tracks, surprised as she looked at him. "What does a man care for reputation? General Cui is still—"

This was too much!

Before she could finish her sentence, the young man silenced her with a glare.

The woman obediently closed her mouth, though the curiosity in her eyes lingered.

"Leave here and don't speak carelessly!" Cui Yuanxiang threatened coldly, trying to maintain a serious demeanor.

Inside, he felt regret and self-loathing—he was too talkative! It was all because of that loquacious Wei Changji. In the past, he had fought with Wei Changji for the sake of not embarrassing their general, and over time, he had developed a knack for conversation, but the downside was that he talked too22 much and couldn't stop once he started! For this reason, he had a bitter rivalry with Wei Changji!

"..." Chang Suining listened to this inexplicable exchange, lost in thought.

When the victorious army returned to the city, it was common for officials from various towns to curry favor by sending beautiful women.

There were indeed cases like General Cui, who directly refused, but it was the first time she had heard of someone sending people back through a trusted aide.

Not only did he not take life lightly, but he also didn't belittle those who were helpless. He treated people like people—this was rare among those aristocratic offspring who looked down on everyone else as inferior.

This showed that he was not inherently warlike and did not lack compassion for others.

Some soldiers, after countless bloody battles, if their resolve was not firm, could lose themselves and gradually become cold, bloodthirsty individuals, ultimately turning into mere killing machines—if the Xuanzhe army fell into the hands of such people, it would undoubtedly be a disaster for the common people.

Fortunately, this Cui Jing did not seem to be such a person, at least not for now.

At first glance, outside the city, she had sensed his murderous aura, but now she felt slightly reassured.

"Young Lord Chang."

A smiling voice rang out, and Chang Suining looked up.

On the path ahead, a handsome young man in a moon-white wide-sleeved robe walked towards her.

In addition to the light fragrance of pine, he also had a faint scent of wine about him.

As if aware she could smell the wine, Wei Shuyi smiled and said, "General Cui is strict with himself; whenever he leads troops outside, he doesn't touch a drop of alcohol. I saw those officials were quite nervous, so I ended up having a few cups."

Chang Suining continued walking and casually remarked, "Indeed, there is such a military rule in the Xuanzhe army."

"Speaking of which, this should be a rule set down long ago by the former crown prince," Wei Shuyi replied, walking alongside her. He then smiled and said, "I haven't yet thanked Miss Chang for saving my life today."

"You don't have to thank me; Minister Wei is skilled in strategy. Even if you do, you should thank that General Cui."

"That guy?" Wei Shuyi shook his head with a smile, "He doesn't care about my thanks; he doesn't like or disdain getting involved in gratitude with others."

Chang Suining replied, "...So it’s free of charge, then?"

Wei Shuyi walked with his hands behind his back and laughed a couple of times, "Miss Chang is truly clever, hitting the nail on the head."

"But you almost lost your life twice today," Chang Suining remarked, not intending to joke with him. As they walked, she asked, "Do you really believe you won’t encounter any danger?"

"Being in the court, even without this blatant danger, there are still hidden arrows... Luckily, I have always had good fortune, managing to turn dangers into blessings," Wei Shuyi said with a smile, glancing at her, "This time is no different."

Good fortune?

Chang Suining didn't believe his words and had no intention of refuting them. She simply stated, "That is your luck, not mine."

Wei Shuyi paused slightly and asked with a smile, "Is Miss Chang blaming me for not informing you in advance?"

"Matters of the court have nothing to do with me; perhaps in your eyes, there was no need to inform a young lady like me."

The girl didn't bear any grievances on her face, nor was she sulking. It seemed she was simply stating her dissatisfaction matter-of-factly: "But since you've involved me, it’s different. I don't like entrusting my life and safety to others without knowing. It's unfair and shouldn't be."

Wei Shuyi was genuinely taken aback this time.

He was usually eloquent, drawing on references and eloquently responding, but at this moment, he found himself speechless.

Because of the words of a little girl.

Wei Shuyi looked at her.

The girl had a slightly dull expression, with a touch of youthful innocence. She didn't look at him at this moment, but her calm gaze seemed to penetrate through all the glitz and glamour, seeing through his inherent arrogance.

But what if he was arrogant?

He was gifted, born extraordinary, adorned with numerous halos. It was natural for him to be somewhat proud and arrogant.

Yet her words were sharp yet plain, straightforward yet reasonable.

Wei Shuyi felt a mix of emotions he couldn't quite define—there was no shame, no anger, just a hint of surprise, a touch of embarrassment, and an inexplicable new feeling of novelty, as if someone had opened a door in the mountains—

After a long moment, he said, "What Miss Chang said is very true. It was my oversight; I won't let it happen again next time."

Chang Suining replied, "There won't be a next time."

Wei Shuyi was momentarily taken aback, then smiled in agreement, "Yes, it should be so."

As Chang Suining continued walking, having said what needed to be said, she moved on to another topic. "Will you be setting off tomorrow?"

"There are many wounded among the guards; they need a day or two to recuperate." Seeing she didn't pursue the matter, Wei Shuyi felt inexplicably relieved, as if he had escaped a disaster—he had never felt this way even when he had made mistakes in front of his parents during his childhood.

It was quite strange yet amusing.

Suppressing the strange smile, Wei Shuyi continued the conversation, "... The Xuanzhe army will also rest outside the city. Perhaps we can set off for the capital together then; it would be nice to look out for each other on the way."

After considering it, he added with a smile, "Cui Jing will surely be displeased with me following along, but for General Chang’s sake, he will give in."

"Do you have any grievances with him?" Chang Suining asked casually.

"Not really anything worth mentioning." Wei Shuyi chatted with her, "We played together for a while when we were young, but he was brought up strictly. General Cui attached great importance to this grandson, training him to be the future head of the Cui family... We commoners had no chance to develop a close relationship with him."

"I remember once, when we were a group of kids playing outside with Cui Jing, all five or six-year-olds are naturally mischievous. I can't recall what we did wrong... I only remember that his grandfather discovered it and punished him. He made him kneel in the courtyard for half a day. Afterward, Cui Jing would no longer play with us."

Chang Suining raised an eyebrow. "Was that how you became friends?"

"Of course not! I was merely sharing a childhood memory!" Wei Shuyi raised his hands in defense, "How could I hold a grudge against a child? I'm just saying that it was always Cui Jing who was used to discipline, and he learned it from a young age. Now, it seems he is unwilling to care for the warmth and coldness of the world."

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Chapter 16: Something's Wrong with the Mind

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**Chapter 16: Something's Wrong with the Mind**

The Xuanzhe army set up camp outside the city one after another, while Cui Jing and Wei Shuyi were received by the city’s Prefect Magistrate at the post house.

The officials in the city were very attentive. They were originally worried about how to receive both the Grand General Cui and the Deputy Minister Wei upon their simultaneous arrival, but seeing the two enter the city together relieved their concerns, although they still had to make sure everything was in order.

In terms of official rank and power, Grand General Cui Jing, who also held the title of Grand General of Bingzhou, was the legitimate grandson of Cui Gong, making him someone no one dared to overlook. Moreover, accompanying him was the esteemed General Chang Kuo.

However, Deputy Minister Wei, hailing from the Marquis Zheng's residence, was young and talented, and as a specially appointed envoy from the sage, he could not be treated lightly either.

Fortunately, although the former had a cold demeanor and carried the fierce aura from the battlefield, he was not difficult to deal with. After the meal, he ordered his subordinates to send them off. The latter, on the other hand, was affable, showing no signs of having just survived a terrifying assassination attempt outside the city.

As the group of officials exited the post house, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

They whispered as they walked, “I heard before that Grand General Cui and Deputy Minister Wei don’t get along, but it doesn’t seem like there’s any animosity between them…”

“I also heard that Grand General Cui and Deputy Minister Wei were childhood playmates. They don’t look like they really… Rumors are not to be trusted.”

“Have the remaining matters been arranged?”

“Rest assured, Prefect Magistrate.”

…

Chang Kuo, citing his injuries, did not attend the welcoming banquet set up by the officials but stayed in his room to have dinner with Chang Suining.

He was not in the mood to deal with others, especially after his child had just experienced such an incident.

Before the meal, Chang Suining asked about his injury: “Was it on the leg?”

At first, she hadn’t paid much attention, but just now, when he got out of the carriage in front of the post house, she noticed that he had a strange gait in his right leg.

Chang Kuo smiled and replied, “It’s on my left shoulder; it’s just an arrow wound, nothing serious! But General Cui insisted on keeping me in the carriage!”

Not on the leg?

Then what about his leg…

Chang Suining stared blankly at his right leg, concealed beneath his robe.

It seemed to be an old injury.

How did it happen?

It had always been like this?

She wanted to ask directly but could only probe: “So… does your leg still hurt?”

Chang Kuo laughed and patted his thigh: “It’s been over ten years; it doesn’t hurt anymore!”

Over ten years…

When she left the capital, he was clearly fine. It could only be… the battle with the Beidi twelve years ago?

That battle was led by him.

Chang Suining fell silent for a moment.

Injuries and casualties are commonplace on the battlefield, but it’s always saddening to see a former hero suffer.

So, was the Xuanzhe army handed over to others because of this?

She had so many questions she wanted to ask.

Noticing her change in mood, Chang Kuo lowered his voice and asked with concern, “What’s wrong, Suining?”

Though he was a martial general, he was observant and not foolish; he had noticed the girl’s emotional fluctuations.

Chang Suining raised her eyes to look at him.

Just now, during their first meeting, Old Chang didn’t have time to think deeply, but in the days to come, she would surely have many “strange” things to explain.

“There’s something I need to tell you, Father.”

Feeling inexplicably nervous at meeting her gaze, which was different from his memories, Chang Kuo asked, “What is it?”

“I can’t remember a lot of things from the past.”

Chang Kuo’s eyes widened in shock: “What do you mean? Why would this suddenly happen? When did you start experiencing this symptom?!”

Chang Suining remained calm: “I’ve been like this since I woke up at those kidnappers' house. They used a lot of sleep-inducing drugs on me, so perhaps that’s why.”

“Then… was your head injured? Do you have any other discomfort?” Chang Kuo could no longer sit still; he suddenly stood up: “I’ll find a physician!”

“No need,” Chang Suining quickly stopped him: “When I was in Hezhou, Deputy Minister Wei already asked a physician to check on me; everything is fine.”

This was the truth; Wei Shuyi had indeed arranged for a physician.

Chang Kuo hurriedly asked, “Did the physician say if this… memory loss symptom can be treated?”

“I didn’t mention this symptom to Deputy Minister Wei or that physician” Seeing Chang Kuo's puzzled expression, Chang Suining explained, “I just escaped with my life, and with you not by my side, I didn’t dare to mention this lightly to outsiders.”

When she first brought back A Li, a group of old men surrounded the little girl, both curious and excited.

A Li smiled widely, and Old Chang was overjoyed—“I’ve melted!”

A Li pouted and cried, and Old Chang was heartbroken—“I’ve melted!”

He seemed like a snowball that could melt at any moment.

Evidently, he had melted again, and his eyes were red as he nodded: “Good child… be cautious while alone outside; that’s a good thing.”

“If you don’t want outsiders to know, then when we return to the capital, I’ll ask the physicians at home to examine you closely. As for this matter in Hezhou, I’ve already spoken to Deputy Minister Wei; nothing will be leaked.”

After comforting her, he gently asked, “Now, tell me what you remember?”

Chang Suining replied, “I remember you, and I remember who I am.”

This was not a lie—

Except for herself, she only remembered her dad!

Chang Kuo was deeply moved again, and his eyes reddened: “Good… that’s enough.”

Saying this, he wiped his tears and summarized: “So, it’s to say your mind is broken… but not completely broken?”

Chang Suining: “That… sounds about right.”

Chang Kuo calmed himself down, sat back down, and comforted her: “It’s nothing; you’ve just forgotten some trivial matters. As long as you can eat and sleep, the rest isn’t a problem!”

“We’ll find a physician later… and practice with me. Once your body is strong, who knows? You might remember one day!”

Chang Suining remained silent.

In Old Chang’s world, nothing could be solved with a little “practice.”

But at that moment, she wholeheartedly agreed and nodded: “Okay, I’ll listen to you, Father.”

She needed to “practice” so that she wouldn’t find some matters too difficult to explain.

Seeing her agree, Chang Kuo was greatly relieved.

At this moment, someone brought in the meal, setting the bowls and chopsticks. Chang Kuo didn’t ask further, but kept piling food into Chang Suining’s bowl.

Chang Suining let out a sigh of relief inwardly.

Given the current situation, she was not ready to lay everything bare and could only muddle through for now.

Rather than telling one lie after another later on, it was better to tell a big one now and avoid a lot of trouble.

As for her mind being broken… let it be broken.

Having a broken mind was not so bad—in a sense, it meant she could say anything and do anything—after all, she had a broken mind.

Hmm, thinking this way, the sky was high and the earth was wide, and there were no restrictions; the future was full of possibilities.

…

After the meal, Chang Kuo took Chang Suining out.

Though they had eaten in one place, Chang Kuo insisted that Chang Suining return to the location where Wei Shuyi and the others were resting. His side was filled with soldiers, making it inconvenient, while the envoy's side had servants to take care of their needs.

“Are you Ah Che?” Chang Kuo asked the young boy guarding the corridor.

Ah Che quickly came over, nervously saluting, “General…”

“I heard Suining mention earlier that you could leave Hezhou with her this time; that’s quite a fortunate opportunity.” Chang Kuo patted the boy’s thin shoulder, then walked around him, inspecting him: “Hmm… too thin, weak. Once we get home, eat more and practice; you’ll be fine!”

Chang Kuo could not tolerate weaklings; if anyone in the house did not follow along to train, he would feel uncomfortable.

Ah Che was flattered and looked excited and determined.

At that moment, a commotion suddenly arose from the neighboring courtyard—

Chang Suining instinctively looked over.

Listening closely for a moment, amidst the chaos, it seemed there was a woman’s weeping sound.

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Chapter 316: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor

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Chapter 316: Do You Miss Me? (3)

The disappointment on Xiao Ruiyuan's face was almost undeniable. Did she really not understand? No, she was just using avoidance to reject his feelings!

Slowly releasing her wrist from his palm, his face returned to its usual indifference, but his deep gaze still firmly locked onto the girl in front of him. "I'm going to the border."

The border? Mo Yan's heart tightened! Yes, with the current urgency of the border situation, it was normal for him, a distinguished general of Da Chu with remarkable military achievements, to be sent to the border. However, the battlefield was unpredictable and extremely dangerous!

Worry crept into her heart unconsciously, and a trace of concern appeared on her face.

Xiao Ruiyuan's eyes brightened, and the previous disappointment was diluted by this trace of concern. "Are you worried about me?"

Staring at her scalp-tingling gaze, Mo Yan nodded slightly, her lips curling into a smile. "You're my friend, so naturally, I worry about you! I don't understand matters on the battlefield, but I hope you'll return safely."

As soon as she finished speaking, her wrist was once again tightly grasped, and a voice sounded from above her head, carrying a chill, "Then, do you miss me?"

Why was it this question again?

Mo Yan felt like crying but had no tears. If she could, she would love to roll her eyes at him and shout "No!" But she didn't have the courage. She was afraid that if she didn't fully express herself, her wrist might be broken before she could finish speaking, and it was already on the verge of breaking!

She didn't dare to say "No," and she dared not say "Yes." But she knew that if she didn't come up with a reasonable answer today, this guy would probably keep asking. She racked her brains trying to figure out how to answer this question, and she did come up with something.

"Well, I don't know if I miss you! Brother Xiao, you're still standing in front of me now, so I can't imagine whether I'll miss you after you leave!"

Hmm, he should be satisfied with this answer! Mo Yan praised herself for her cleverness!

Seeing her cautious appearance, Xiao Ruiyuan closed his eyes, eventually releasing his grip on her. In the end, he couldn't bear to see her in distress.

With her wrist liberated, Mo Yan subconsciously rubbed her right hand, sneakily glancing at it, and indeed saw several bright red fingerprints.

Xiao Ruiyuan also saw them, his eyes filled with regret. He was about to grab her wrist to check for injuries, but with a swift motion, her wrist was swiftly hidden behind her back, and she stared at him warily.

Xiao Ruiyuan: "..."

Mo Yan: "..."

Even long after Xiao Ruiyuan left the Mo residence, Mo Yan still felt dazed, her ears filled with his chilling threats:

"Don't engage in a marriage contract before I return, do you understand? Even if your father pressures you!"

"You're still young, don't accept any man's attentions. They definitely have ulterior motives!"

"This is the hawk I trained to deliver messages. I'm giving it to you now. Remember to write to me!"

...

With all sorts of words, Mo Yan realized for the first time that this person also had the potential to be a chatterbox! Grabbing the hawk perched on her shoulder, she lightly poked its head with her fingers, "I'll pluck your feathers for stew. When your master returns, I'll tell him you died of illness and couldn't deliver messages. Will your master believe that?"

The hawk opened its mouth and pecked heavily at her tender fingers, emitting a sharp cry, as if mocking her stupidity!

Mo Yan was in pain, tears almost streaming down her face. Looking at her swollen and red finger, she glared at the hawk, wishing to pluck all its feathers immediately and then stew it in the kitchen!

Riding his horse straight to the Jingshan Villa, Xiao Ruiyuan had no idea that Mo Yan planned to eat the hawk he carefully trained. He was even imagining what content the woman he admired would write in her letters.

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Chapter 15: Old Chang's Blood Earns

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**Chapter 15: Old Chang's Blood Earns**

It wasn’t entirely his fault that he couldn’t recognize the person at first; the dim lighting made it difficult to see clearly. However, at this moment, Chang Kuo studied the figure in the candlelight of the carriage and felt that this reason was not the main one.

The primary reason was that this child had changed far too much.

The war in the south had been raging for nearly two years, and he had not returned home in that time, leaving his impression of the girl stuck in her fourteenth year.

If one were to speak of her features, she had indeed matured a great deal, but it was more than just that; it seemed that everything else had changed dramatically as well.

Was it because she was disguised as a young man?

Chang Kuo couldn’t quite put his finger on it, and inevitably, his attention was more focused on the perplexing situation before him.

“May I ask, Young Master Wei, what exactly is going on here?” Knowing that his little girl had always been soft-spoken and introverted, Chang Kuo instinctively turned to Wei Shuyi for answers.

Wei Shuyi glanced at Chang Suining before explaining how she had been abducted to Hezhou.

“What?!” Chang Kuo exclaimed in shock. “Such a thing has happened?!”

He was both surprised and angry. “For such a significant matter, why didn’t that brat Sui'an send word to me? What kind of person is he to let his elder brother down like this?!”

As he spoke, his right hand slammed heavily on the small table in the carriage, making a loud “bang” as the frail little table cracked under his palm.

“…” The carriage shook slightly, and Wei Shuyi instinctively steadied himself against the wall of the carriage.

Chang Suining looked at the cracked table, finding it particularly satisfying.

It broke quite nicely.

Even though he had become “Old Chang,” he was still a robust Old Chang.

Seeing the girl stare silently at the crack in the table, Chang Kuo felt his heart breaking. He raised both hands, wanting to comfort the girl’s shoulder, yet he hesitated, unsure of how to touch her without frightening her. He struggled to keep his voice steady, afraid it might startle her: “How… How did this happen?!”

“Did they hurt you?”

Noticing that the girl was neither crying nor speaking, Chang Kuo felt helpless. “Are you scared?! Suining… don’t scare your father!”

Chang Suining’s heart tightened: “Father?”

She actually called him “Father”?

So what about in the future…?

Hearing that awkward “Father,” Chang Kuo’s eyes turned red, and he nodded, gently patting the girl’s shoulder. He looked at Wei Shuyi and said, “Young Master Wei, my daughter Suining has been weak since childhood and timid. I’d appreciate it if you could explain this matter…”

Wei Shuyi’s brow furrowed slightly.

Weak and timid…

Though General Chang was a martial general, he was exceptionally humble.

He glanced at Chang Suining, not detailing her brave deeds, but generally said, “I was also entrusted with the secret letter from Lord Yu, which informed me that Madam Chang had been lost near Hezhou. Unfortunately, I couldn’t be of much help. Ultimately, it was still Madam Chang’s good fortune that she could turn peril into safety.”

With that phrase, “good fortune,” he encompassed all her brave acts.

As for what to say or not to say, that was a matter concerning the Chang family.

Chang Suining subconsciously looked over, only to see a hint of unspoken amusement in Wei Shuyi’s eyes.

“How fortunate that this misfortune turned out to be a blessing! Surely, there must be divine protection!”

Chang Kuo was immensely relieved, yet felt apologetic toward the girl before him. “Suining, are you angry at your father for not returning home in two years, neglecting the family? It’s truly my fault, and I regret that Suining has suffered…”

As he spoke, he felt more and more ashamed and self-reproachful. He then vowed, “But don’t worry. Once we return home, I’ll teach that brat Sui'an a lesson; I’ll break his leg for sure!”

Chang Suining: “…”

Old Chang’s way of expressing remorse was to break his son’s leg?

“And those scoundrels who abducted you! I’ll personally tear them limb from limb and grind them into meat paste!”

Chang Kuo’s emotions swung between rage and paternal affection.

Yet he was still somewhat at a loss as to how to properly express this love; being a rough man, he had always been flustered when interacting with the delicate girl over the years—

At this moment, seeing that the girl had grown taller than two years ago but was even more slender, he felt both guilt and heartache. He pulled out a dry pancake from the side, unwrapped the oiled paper, and handed it to her: “Here, eat a pancake to calm your nerves!”

Seeing the dry pancake suddenly produced, Wei Shuyi had an understanding—Madam Chang’s family was not ordinary folk.

Chang Suining looked at the dry pancake and then at his rough, cracked hands.

After a moment, she reached out to take it and brought it to her mouth for a bite.

The military rations were only meant to fill the stomach, naturally lacking in flavor.

However, with that bite of pancake, she truly felt… she was home.

Seeing Old Chang and tasting that pancake, she finally felt like she was really back home.

It was like being guided back to her homeland, laid to rest, and buried in her native soil…

The girl lowered her head and earnestly ate the pancake, her drooping eyes slightly reddening.

“Slow down, don’t choke!” Chang Kuo poured a bowl of water and handed it to her.

Chang Suining took it and gulped it down in one go. When she raised her eyes, she met Chang Kuo’s eyes, which were still filled with tension and worry.

The girl curved her lips and smiled at him.

Chang Kuo was taken aback for a moment before a silly, endearing smile quickly spread across his weathered face in response.

That playful smile looked rather foolish, causing Chang Suining to laugh even more, her eyes sparkling with joy.

So this would be her “Father” in the future. The vicissitudes of life truly were unpredictable.

In truth, she had never called anyone “Father.”

Her original father was beyond reach.

But Old Chang was already much older than her; by age, he indeed could be her father.

Moreover, having lived and died together for many years, she had always regarded him as a trustworthy family member. Therefore, calling him “Father” wasn’t a loss for her.

Of course, Old Chang was definitely the one who profited.

Chang Suining fought back her tears and continued eating the pancake.

Wei Shuyi watched this unfold and chuckled, saying, “Young Miss Chang, if you’re like this, how can I explain my harsh treatment?”

Hearing this, Chang Kuo laughed heartily, finally taking the time to repeatedly thank Wei Shuyi.

“Reporting to the Great General, Young Master Wei has taken a young lad along in General Chang’s carriage, saying he has personal matters to discuss with Tenth Young Master Wei. He specifically sent someone to inform the General.” Cui Yuanxiang was conveying this information.

“Understood.” On the horse, Cui Jing said nothing more.

“I wonder who that young lad following Young Master Wei is? He looks to be about fifteen or sixteen.” Cui Yuanxiang said curiously. “It seems that General Chang is quite nervous about that young lad.”

Cui Jing did not respond.

Cui Yuanxiang, used to the General’s demeanor, knew he was generally not very curious about anything and would not care much.

Oh, except for the Xuanzhe army and the war, and… the matter regarding the Great Cloud Temple in the capital.

He was not very clear on the secrets hidden in the Great Cloud Temple, but he knew it contained matters of great importance to the General.

Everyone, please don’t hoard the chapters ah ah ah! I really will have my heart broken! It’s worse than the mouth of Chang Ji!

(I’ve recently started working hard to save drafts, hoping that once this book is published, I can manage to do double updates, so that I can turn over a new leaf and start afresh _(:з」∠)_

(End of Chapter)

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Chapter 184: I Won't Take Action

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▶▶The reborn of paranoid boss cannon fodder wife

Chapter 184: I Won't Take Action

Today's dinner was prepared early, and before it got dark after eating, the red glow scattered across the sky.

Bai Lu sat under a chestnut tree on a leisure chair, reading a book. Her left hand rested on the armrest, and her right hand, holding a tender large vegetable leaf, fed the little chicks on the ground. The book covered her face.

A steady footstep, gradually approaching, stopped by the leisure chair under the tree.

"Have you figured out a solution?"

A magnetic and deep voice entered Bai Lu's ears. She immediately moved the book away from her face and indeed saw a handsome and perfect face, along with those deep and mysterious eyes.

The stability and calmness conveyed by those eyes always made her feel at ease, enabling her to speak her mind.

"I want to sell the recipe for candied chestnuts."

Xiao Cheng seemed unsurprised, as if he had expected it: "To an individual or as a teaching class?"

Even though she knew that he had a sharp and intelligent mind, Bai Lu was still shocked that he could understand everything with just one sentence.

The first half was a backup plan, and the second half was the best plan. This was her decision.

"I want to sell the first batch to these ten partners with established sales channels. The second batch will expand to small towns within the city that haven't sold candied chestnuts before. The third batch will reach Pingcheng and surrounding county towns. Each location will have a limited number of participants to ensure that there won't be an oversaturation of candied chestnut sellers in the towns and cities."

"At the same time, provide chestnut raw materials, collaborate with partners to purchase from Xiao Village. When candied chestnuts are sold everywhere, even if Li Chengbin wants to stop it, he won't be able to, and he wouldn't dare to provoke public anger at this time."

Unless he wanted his father-in-law to be suspended and investigated.

Xiao Cheng leaned against the chestnut tree in a relaxed posture, looking at Bai Lu with appreciation. "A good method. The premise is that someone dares to learn, dares to sell, and can successfully open a store or stall."

Once again struck in the heart, Bai Lu sighed with a sense of frustration. "Yes, unless I deal with Li Chengbin, who would dare to learn how to make candied chestnuts and then not be able to sell them."

Originally, Bai Lu's plan was to sell candied chestnuts until the end of the month and then start selling the recipe next month.

After this period, with the hot sales of the ten channels, the reputation of candied chestnuts had already spread far and wide.

Many people were interested in the recipe, and once the news of the selling method was out, there would definitely be a rush of people eager to learn.

But today, all ten candied chestnut stalls had closed. By now, it must be widely known.

No one would dare to learn to make candied chestnuts anymore.

Everyone knew that candied chestnuts had attracted the attention of powerful forces, and who would be willing to spend that much money.

The best way now was to distract Li Chengbin, making him too busy to intervene in the popularization of candied chestnuts. By the time he had the time, everything would be settled.

But anything that could distract Li Chengbin would undoubtedly attract the attention of the four major powers. If the four major powers knew that candied chestnuts were about to enter the entire market, they would certainly take action.

It would be best if this major event could hit five birds with one stone, distracting everyone's attention and allowing the selling method to proceed smoothly.

Xiao Cheng pondered for a moment. A trace of ruthlessness flashed in his deep and dark eyes, but it quickly returned to calm. He said to the girl sitting on the leisure chair, "I'm going out for a while."

His tone was as calm as usual, casually mentioning his whereabouts, similar to when he usually went to the city for business.

However, looking at his cold and arrogant figure, Bai Lu felt the ominous and fierce aura of a beast breaking free from its cage.

Subconsciously, she stood up and called out, "Xiao Cheng."

Xiao Cheng stopped, but didn't turn around, as if waiting for Bai Lu to say what she wanted or bidding farewell as usual.

Bai Lu suddenly remembered the incident in Gaofeng Town last time, where there was a sudden conflict between Li Chengbin's people and the people of the big boss. Wu Fangli's sales channel succeeded only after that confrontation.

She had a guess. With the current situation and Xiao Cheng's sudden decision to go out, her speculation became more certain.

"Are you going to take action?"

Xiao Cheng didn't speak. His back was elongated by the red glow in the sky, and the falling leaves didn't disturb his shoulders.

Bai Lu said, "I don't want you to take action."

The expected result, Xiao Cheng still didn't turn around, but there was a dim light in his eyes.

A self-deprecating curve appeared at the corner of his cold mouth.

Do you have to make everything clear...

Looking at the tall and silent figure in front of her, Bai Lu hesitated for a moment and resolutely spoke, "I don't want you to get hurt."

The self-deprecating curve on Xiao Cheng's mouth suddenly stopped. When the footsteps approached, there was already a figure of a girl in his eyes.

In those crystal-clear and clean eyes, there was an obvious worry, for him.

Since they slept in separate rooms last night, the two hadn't spoken again. The atmosphere seemed to return to the coldness of their first meeting.

But now, with just one glance, she broke the ice, and everything revived. Even the red glow showered down with tenderness.

The gentle wind lifted the girl's soft long hair. Xiao Cheng involuntarily reached out, picking up a strand of hair that had messed up her gentle brows, tucking it behind her ear.

He realized it was somewhat inappropriate after doing so and was momentarily stunned.

At this moment, a chestnut flower fell gently.

It fell in front of her, and she smiled.

The smiling face was as beautiful as a flower painting.

Xiao Cheng's eyes also carried a hint of a smile, and he embraced her. "I won't take action."

Bai Lu was slightly stunned, and there was a refreshing breath between breaths. In this moment, she automatically closed her senses, letting go of concerns and reasons, not thinking about why, just embracing like this.

Softly, she spoke, "And you're not allowed to get hurt."

Xiao Cheng agreed, "Okay."

"Protect yourself."

"Okay."

"Come home early."

"Okay."

...

The moon rose above the willow branches. Bai Lu sat in the yard reading a book, while Xiao Wei sat beside her doing homework.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Xiao Wei asked, "Who is it?"

"It's me." It was Wang Cuihua's voice.

The door opened, revealing a pitiful-looking Wang Cuihua, trembling in fear but dressed in bright and colorful clothes. She ran in very familiarly to find someone.

"Big Brother Xiao Cheng, there's a mouse in my house!"

If it weren't for Xiao Wei mentioning the story of mice becoming spirits before, Bai Lu would have believed her.

"Xiao Cheng isn't at home."

Wang Cuihua didn't believe it. She thought Xiao Cheng should be taking a shower, so she ran to Bai Lu and tearfully complained, "There really is a mouse in my house, and it even climbed onto my bed."

"I'm terrified!" Wang Cuihua, seeing no response from Bai Lu, immediately changed from a pitiful appearance to a look of great horror. "That mouse is particularly big and even bites people. When I lie on the bed, the new clothes I just bought were bitten into a big hole by it."

"Look, my clothes are all bitten..." Wang Cuihua, seeing no reaction from Bai Lu, suddenly turned from fear to extreme horror. "Shall we wait for Big Brother Xiao Cheng?"

You understood now, right?

Xiao Wei kicked her little foot, picked up a slipper, and walked out. "My brother is not at home. I'll help you catch the mouse."

This scene seemed familiar, and Wang Cuihua was suddenly stunned. "Shouldn't we wait for Big Brother Xiao Cheng?"

Bai Lu suspected that she was a bit hard of hearing. "My husband is not at home; he went out."

Now you understand, right?

Wang Cuihua understood, but she didn't want to leave. She thought Xiao Cheng must be taking a shower.

"Let's wait a bit longer."

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