The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

Zhao Zhen had many doubts in his mind, but the old blacksmith in front of him obviously couldn't answer them for him. Zhao Zhen already knew how powerful the crossbow was, and it would be very dangerous if this thing got out. "From now on, your shop is not allowed to privately manufacture crossbows. Do you understand?"

Mr. Chu was taken to the military camp and was afraid of being detained there. "Don't worry, young master. I will never make crossbows for sale again."

Zhao Zhen nodded, "Okay, go back!"

Mr. Chu was very happy to know that he could leave, and he didn't even feel sad about having his bow and crossbow confiscated.

Zhao Zhen tried the crossbow several times and nodded with satisfaction, "Qin Wan, you are quite smart!"

At this time, a voice came from outside the military tent, "Brother?"

Zhao Zhen put away his weapon and said, "Come in!"

Zhao Mian walked in, "Brother, when are we going back to the Marquis' Mansion?"

It was Zhao Mian's first time to carry out a mission and he captured several Hu people. He was very excited and wanted to go back to see the Marquis of Zhenbei.

Zhao Zhen also wanted to go back and see Qin Wan, so she said, "Let's go!"

Zhao Zhen really wanted to know how Qin Wan knew about such an exquisite weapon, and what she wanted the weapon for.

Soon, Zhao Zhen and Zhao Mian returned to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion with their guards.

Marquis Zhenbei had received news from the army long ago, and knew that his eldest son's arm was injured this time, but fortunately he had brought back a few survivors this time.

Marquis Zhenbei was still very happy. As long as he interrogated them strictly, he would be able to find out what the Hu people would do next.

Song Zhirou was very happy when she knew that Zhao Zhen was coming back. Although the wedding date was missed by a few days, it would not be difficult to arrange it again.

"Chuncai, where is my cousin?"

Chuncai came back after getting the news, "Cousin, as soon as the eldest son returned home, he was called away by the Marquis."

Song Zhirou thought about it and said, "That's right, it's normal for my uncle to see my cousin. After my cousin finishes his business, he will definitely come to see me as soon as possible."

Chuncai also said: "Miss Cousin is right. Everyone in this mansion knows that the eldest master values Miss Cousin the most."

Song Zhirou did not refute, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

"Send someone to keep an eye on it and see if my cousin comes after my uncle finishes talking."

"Yes!"

After hearing the instructions, Chuncai immediately walked out.

Song Zhirou still had great confidence in Zhao Zhen. She believed that Zhao Zhen didn't know that she had agreed to be his concubine.

Otherwise he would definitely come to see her first.

In the study, Zhao Zhen and Zhao Mian told Marquis Zhenbei about the course of this mission.

"Father, the Hu people are so cruel. Many people in Nanwang Village have died. If my brother and I hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid there would be more casualties."

Zhenbei Hou patted Zhao Mian on the shoulder and said, "Now you know what war is. Going to the battlefield is not like playing house. Don't be reckless in the future."

Zhao Mian glanced at Zhao Zhen's arm and said with some self-blame: "Father, I understand. I won't be impulsive again."

It was Zhao Mian's first time on the battlefield and he encountered the Hu people, so being young and hot-tempered, he rushed out regardless of Zhao Zhen's orders.

In the end, Zhao Zhen saved him, but his arm was also injured.

Zhao Mian never expected that his elder brother, who used to not care about him, would risk his life to save him. He felt less awkward than before. He looked at Zhao Zhen and said, "Brother, thank you for this time."

Zhao Zhen waved his hands, "We are all brothers, why thank me!"

Marquis Zhenbei stroked his beard and looked at the brothers' friendly and respectful side with satisfaction. This was the result he wanted to see most.

He hoped that his sons would be more open-minded and not get too hung up on the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. They were soldiers guarding the border, their heads were on the line and they could be sacrificed at any time, so they must not be involved in the petty things in the rear quarters.

"Okay, all of you go back and freshen up!"

"Okay!" Zhao Zhen really wanted to go back and wash up. When he came back on horseback, the wound on his arm had opened again and he needed to re-bandage it.

"Father, let's take our leave!"

Zhao Mian had been away from home for more than twenty days and wanted to go back to see his aunt, so he did not stay any longer.

After leaving the study, Zhao Zhen returned to his former Moxuan Courtyard. When he got married, because he disliked Qin Wan, he did not build the new house in his courtyard, but chose Cuiyuxuan, the most remote place in the marquis' mansion.

Cui Yuxuan is located in the corner of the marquis's mansion, only one wall away from the street, and the other wall is the villa.

The Marquis's wife was also dissatisfied with Qin Wan at that time, and out of spite, she chose a faraway and dilapidated courtyard.

When Zhao Zhen came back, Xiao Si came over immediately and asked, "What do you want, young master?"

Zhao Zhen hated the stickiness on her body, "Xiao Anzi, get the hot water ready, I want to take a bath."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Xiao Anzi had been serving Zhao Zhen since he was a child. He was a servant of the Zhao family. His father was Zhao Fusheng, the chief steward of the Marquis of Zhenbei. He was given this surname because the chief steward was highly regarded and was awarded the surname.

Xiao Anzi's full name is Zhao An, and Zhao Zhen likes to call him Xiao Anzi.

Zhao Zhen came to the bathroom and watched Xiao Anzi carrying buckets of hot water.

After a few buckets, Xiao Anzi tested the water temperature and said, "Master, it's ready!"

"Row!"

In front of Xiao Anzi, Zhao Zhen took off all her clothes and sat in the bathtub.

Xiao Anzi naturally rubbed Zhao Zhen's back.

When Xiao Anzi was young, he was Zhao Zhen's playmate. The two often took baths naked together. As he grew up, he became Zhao Zhen's buddy.

Xiao Anzi wiped Zhao Zhen's back with a cloth. Looking at the scratches on his back, he started to complain again, "Young Master, why don't you be more careful!"

Zhao Zhen was already used to Xiao Anzi's nagging, so she changed the subject and asked, "Did anything happen in the mansion during the days I was away?"

Xiao Anzi knew about the relationship between Zhao Zhen and Song Zhirou, so he told her about Song Zhirou, "Don't worry, my dear. My cousin is in good health. She will be able to pay her respects to the Marquis the day after you leave the mansion!"

Zhao Zhen: “….”

What does this guy mean?

Is he saying that my cousin is faking illness?

Zhao Zhen wasn't sure whether Xiao Anzi did it on purpose.

However, he did ask a military doctor in the army, and he heard that if a woman kept vomiting blood, she was most likely terminally ill and would probably not live long.

But my cousin’s illness has been recurring for many years.

Zhao Zhen thought back to when he was a child, he disliked his cousin for being too clingy and was very impatient with her.

Later, his mother said that his cousin was not in good health and that he should not treat her like that. Only then did he control his temper and get along with his cousin.

After a long time, we developed feelings for each other.

Xiao Anzi couldn't see Zhao Zhen's expression, and continued, "Also, the Marquis's wife had already set a date. She had planned to prepare a wedding for the eldest son and his cousin on June 18th, but she couldn't contact the eldest son as the date approached, so she had to postpone the date."

When Zhao Zhen heard that he could marry his cousin, he was not as excited as he had imagined.