The dead general was kidnapped by his husband and taken to farm.

The two were so close that they could see the tiny hairs on each other's faces.

Jiang Shian had an illusion that when he blinked his eyelashes, they might fall on the other person's angular face.

Being suddenly so close reminded him of the intimate contact in the morning, and his face instantly turned red.

He saw the man's eyes fall on his lips and his nose moved as if he was sniffing.

After the horses galloped in the morning, another "WTF" came.

He didn't dare to move, for fear that he would accidentally kiss her directly on the lips.

The man in front of him naturally stepped back, looked at him and said calmly: "But I don't smell any medicine."

Jiang Shian: “…”

The corners of Jiang Shian's mouth twitched, he was a little speechless. He was so close to her, and he was daydreaming, but the other person just wanted to smell whether there was any medicine.

Ignoring the inexplicable loss in his heart, he felt that there must be something wrong with his brain because of the cold.

Jiang Shian rolled his eyes and said in a complaining tone, "This medicine is too bitter, I just don't want to drink it." Feeling that his tone was too soft, he added, "If you say you don't want to drink it, then you don't want to drink it."

It was hard to tell whether the boy's tone was more of a spoiled child or anger. Ji Yinghuai did not try to dissuade him, but just looked at him straight.

After being stared at for a while, Jiang Shian felt the hair on his body stand on end for some reason. He pursed his lips and took the medicine bowl.

He was not afraid, he just wanted to get better quickly and not delay making big money.

The medicine was still hot when it was poured out. Ji Yinghuai saw the boy curl his fingers and took it back to his own hand. He handed over the paper bag containing the candy.

"I bought it especially for you. Try it and see if you like it."

Seeing that Jiang Shian didn't take it, he didn't take his hand back. Instead, he smiled and said, "I have good news for you this time. I found out about your elder brother. Do you want to hear it?"

The paper bag in his palm was taken away. Looking at Jiang Shian's somewhat annoyed expression, he smiled silently.

It's really weird, but also cute.

Jiang Shian took out one and put it in his mouth, and then his eyes lit up. It tasted like grapes. You know, fruit candies made in ancient times are very rare. This person actually didn't forget to bring him a pack when he went out to do business. It was quite considerate.

"There's news about my elder brother. Where is he? Is he safe?" The original owner's biological elder brother. Although he wasn't as anxious as the original owner, he was still a little worried.

He originally thought that once he had some cash in hand, he could ask someone to go to the capital to find out something. His brother had already passed the examinations for the academician and the provincial scholar, and his reputation was very high in the county town.

Everyone who mentions the Jiang family will say that Mr. Jiang is very lucky. Although his youngest son is mentally retarded, his eldest son is very hardworking. He was able to write at the age of three, and could recite poems by heart at the age of five. He always ranked first in the school examinations, and he also won the provincial examination. His future is limitless.

The imperial examination, also known as the Spring Examination, is held in spring. It is now almost April, but there is no news from his elder brother.

Ji Yinghuai knew that he was anxious, so he told him what he had investigated. "I heard that your eldest brother encountered robbers on the mountain road on his way to Beijing, and was later rescued by the Lin family who passed by."

Seeing Jiang Shian's confused face, he probably didn't know about the Lin family, so he explained, "The Lin family is a large hereditary family in the capital. Although the current old marquis is not very good, the eldest son Lin Nanxuan should not be underestimated. Your eldest brother was rescued this time, and the person who rescued him was Lin Nanxuan's younger brother."

Jiang Shian nodded. He was not stupid. How could it be such a coincidence that his eldest brother was robbed? It just so happened that his parents met with an accident and there was no news from his eldest brother. It was probably related to the second house.

It seems that he needs to speed up his actions as well.

"Your eldest brother probably had an accident, so he hasn't come to see you. Now is the critical moment of the spring exam. It's not convenient for me to show up in the capital, so I didn't go to tell him that you are safe."

Feeling that the temperature of the medicine bowl in his hand was about right, he handed it to Jiang Shian and said, "It's not difficult for the Lin family to find someone. Now that your eldest brother is fine, you can rest assured. He will probably come to find you after he finishes the exam."

"Yes, I know." After receiving such good news, Jiang Shian no longer thought the medicine was bitter and gulped it down.

After drinking it, he quickly stuffed a piece of fruit candy into his mouth. Ji Yinghuai stood up and poured him another glass of warm water.

If the young man comes back, then his identity will definitely be revealed. He sighed deeply in his heart, now he is considered to have entered the inner circle.

He is now staying here without proper reason, and since he is not the biological second brother, his relationship with the boy is not in accordance with etiquette, and he doesn't know if he will be kicked out.

The fruit-flavored candy did relieve the bitterness in his mouth, but there was still a medicinal taste. Jiang Shian went back to his room, got a toothbrush, and squatted in the yard to brush his teeth.

Ji Yinghuai couldn't show up in Beijing, but he still helped him investigate so many things. I think he must have put in a lot of effort.

He was not an ungrateful person, and he would not think of asking the other party to help him contact his eldest brother. That would expose Ji Yinghuai himself. He had already hidden in this small place, so it must not be a small matter. Anyway, the eldest brother was fine, and he was fine too. It was only a matter of time before they met.

Looking at the face reflected in the water, he sighed with some melancholy. After all, he was his biological brother who grew up with him, so he probably couldn't keep this fake brother a secret for long.

Once he has taken over someone else's body, he can't go back. What will he say if he is found out?

Will I be mistaken for a monster and burned to death?

After thinking about all sorts of things, Jiang Shian glanced at the kitchen door with a complicated expression.

The rain has stopped now, but the sky shows no sign of clearing up.

It was rare for him to have a good rest, so today he would not go to town and would just stay at home and experience the life of retirement, eating and sleeping.

Just as he was thinking about someone knocking on the courtyard door from outside, Jiang Shi'an looked towards the kitchen with water in his mouth and saw Ji Yinghuai washing dishes on the stove.

He spat out the mouthwash in his mouth, wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and went to open the door.

"Here, Shi'an. I see it's been raining this morning, so I guess you won't go to town, so just come here and try your luck." Huang Qiuxiang smiled at him at the door, holding a puppy in her arms.

She patted the black dog's head and continued, "Uncle Youcai found four or five of similar size dogs in the next village. They were all raised at home and then sent to the hunters. The old hunters took them up the mountain and trained them for a while. They are good at guarding the house. When you knew that his family was planning to sell the dogs, Uncle Youcai went to ask them immediately."

"They are all acquaintances from the neighboring village. As soon as he told me about it, he asked me to bring the dog to you for a look. If you like it, do you plan to keep it or buy it?"

This must be a hunting dog, otherwise there are many families in the village who keep dogs. Every time there is a litter of puppies, those who want them can just go to their homes and ask for them. The next day, they will bring some vegetables or eggs to thank them, and there is no need to give any money.

The puppy was pure black, with a pair of round eyes. It barked twice when it saw him. It looked quite impressive, and its bark was loud.

Jiang Shian thanked her quickly and took the dog from Huang Qiuxiang's arms. "Thank you for your help, Aunt and Uncle Youcai. Since it's a hunting dog and has been trained, I think it will be able to guard the house after it grows up. I think it's good. Hunter, how much do you want to buy it for?"

When Huang Qiuxiang was talking about this, she was a little shocked, "Five taels!"

Jiang Shian nodded. It was indeed expensive, but if it was a really good dog, the price would be worth it.

He would keep the dog at home for two days to see if it had any intelligence. If so, he would give the money. If not, he would return the dog.

Huang Qiuxiang nodded and said with a smile that he was quite smart.

After talking for a while, Jiang Shian remembered that they were still standing at the door and hurriedly invited them inside. "Look, I forgot what I said. Auntie, please come in. Can you have breakfast?"

Huang Qiuxiang waved her hand and said, "No, your uncle and I have to go to the fields now that the rain has stopped. The rice is fine, but there are other crops that have just been planted. Don't let them get ruined after a whole night of rain."

"Well, Auntie, remember to thank Uncle Youcai for me."

"Oh, OK!"

Jiang Shian looked down at the puppy in his arms, estimating that it should be about two years old. It should be a medium-sized dog, but it was quite big, and it was well fed and plump.

She is not afraid of strangers and is now nestling in his arms obediently without making any noise.

Seeing this puppy, which was almost the same size as the wolf cub he had picked up, Jiang Shian looked towards the mountain in the distance. He didn't know what had happened to the wolf cub, or whether he had found his parents.

Having just finished their meal and with nothing else to do, Jiang Shian asked Ji Yinghuai to go back to his room to rest, and he went to the study to read.

The puppy followed him closely, barking from time to time.

When Ji Yinghuai entered the room, he reminded her, "You are not well yet. You should go back to your room and rest for a while."

Jiang Shian waved his hand without even turning his head and walked straight into the study.