Appointing a General as a Concubine: Where Can General Xiao Escape?

A luxurious carriage was parked at the door, and Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun were waiting in the yard for Xiao Mo to come back.

As soon as she pushed open the gate, she saw two people sitting facing the door, with some sorted bundles on the stone table beside them.

Seeing her come back, the two of them quickly picked up their things and walked forward: "Miss, you are back? The things you asked me to put on the carriage, shall we leave now?"

Shen Hanzhou asked respectfully, but was met with a roll of the eyes from Shen Yun: "It's almost time for lunch, Miss, please eat before leaving."

Xiao Mo looked at the two of them, smiled, and walked straight into the room from between them: "No hurry, ask the kitchen to bring the food, we'll eat first and then leave."

Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun looked at each other, turned around and followed.

As soon as they entered the house, Murong Shu came in hurriedly with her maid.

As soon as she entered the room, she walked over to Xiao Mo with a worried look on her face and sat down. "Mo'er, why didn't you tell your mother that you were going on a long trip? Are you planning to leave quietly?"

Xiao Mo had only decided to go to Murong Shou these past two days. It wasn't that she didn't want to tell him, but every time she wanted to tell him, it was either too late or Murong Shu was busy.

Seeing that she didn't answer her question immediately, Murong Shu became anxious: "Where are you going? Is this the emperor's wish?"

"No, my uncle sent me a letter a couple of days ago. I thought I'd go see him since I don't have much to do lately. After all, he's helped me a lot over the years."

After hearing her words, Murong Shu's eyes instantly darkened: "Your uncle has indeed helped us a lot, but the journey is long, so you must bring more servants."

Xiao Mo smiled faintly, "On this trip, I'll just bring Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun. Mother, don't worry. It would be bad if there were too many people."

When Murong Shu heard that she was only bringing two people, she became anxious again: "How can that be possible? Have you packed everything for the journey? No, I have to go back and prepare some for you."

After she finished speaking, she was about to get up and leave, but Xiao Mo pulled her back and sat her down.

"Don't worry, mother. Everything is ready. Also, you don't have to see me off when I leave. I don't want too many people to know."

Murong Shu knew what she meant and nodded: "Leaving after lunch? Then I'll ask the kitchen to make something you like."

"No need to work hard. The meals prepared by the chef in the mansion are all to my taste." Xiao Mo grinned helplessly.

She knew that Murong Shu was worried about her, but she didn't like the feeling of having the whole world know about what she did.

"Don't be sad, mother. Just think of me as going out for fun. I'll be back soon."

Murong Shu certainly knew that she was not leaving forever, but because of her childhood experiences, even this short separation would make her feel uneasy.

"When I see my uncle, please say hello to him for my mother. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him for many years." She lowered her eyes and pulled the corners of her mouth bitterly.

Xiao Mo looked at her distressedly, feeling the helplessness of a married woman in her heart: "I will."

At lunch, she asked Murong Shu to stay in her room to eat together. Murong Shu listened to her and did not see her out of the house, but just watched her go to Suqiyuan.

The imperial city is about a thousand kilometers away from Hanqueling. Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun took turns driving the horses and it took them half a month to arrive.

When Murong Ze heard the person announcing at the city gate saying that Xiao Mo had arrived, his first reaction was that someone was impersonating him.

Murong Shou was invited by the emperor to attend a family dinner, leaving him alone in the mansion. It was not convenient for him to go and see directly, so he could only send his subordinates who had met Xiao Mo to check.

When his men brought the person to him, he gave Xiao Mo a big hug in ecstasy.

"Mo'er, is it really you? I heard that you led the army to pacify the Northern Barbarians last year and were promoted by the Emperor."

Murong Ze said this as she led the person into the house, completely unaware of the two people following behind her.

Xiao Mo smiled and nodded in response to his enthusiasm. She glanced around and asked in confusion, "Where's my uncle? Isn't he at home?"

"Father has gone out for something and won't be back until the afternoon. Have you had lunch? Someone come..."

"Cousin, wait a minute. We ate at the restaurant before entering the city." Xiao Mo hurriedly stopped Murong Ze who was about to order someone to prepare the meal.

Only then did Murong Ze notice Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun behind Xiao Mo.

As he looked at the two of them, before Xiao Mo was introduced, the two of them bowed deeply to Murong Ze.

Murong Ze was stunned for a moment, then smiled and asked the two of them to get up quickly, then turned his head to look at Xiao Mo.

Xiao Mo stood up with a smile and bowed to him. He was not expecting her to do this and was startled. He quickly helped her up.

"What's wrong with Mo'er? Get up quickly!"

"I came here to ask for a favor, and I need your decision."

Murong Ze maintained a gentle smile and glanced at the two people standing behind Xiao Mo: "Father is not here, you can talk to me first."

Xiao Mo understood the meaning of his words and looked at him with more approval.

"The two behind me are brother and sister. I saved them during the war. They are grateful and stayed with me because of that.

My sister Shen Yun is a maid, and my brother Shen Hanzhou is a servant. However, Shen Hanzhou is full of passion, and it is not a long-term solution for him to stay with me in the Prime Minister's Mansion and do nothing.

After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to bring him to you to join the army for training, so that he can be your right-hand man and assist you in the future.

I just don’t know what his qualifications are and whether he’s qualified enough to stay.”

Xiao Mo spoke very modestly, deliberately lowering Shen Hanzhou's status.

Murong Ze studied his face carefully, and after understanding something, he grinned, "Since he's your man, it doesn't matter if he's talented or not. From now on, let him follow me."

The man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and fair skin. If it weren't for the tenacity emanating from his eyebrows and eyes, no one would have noticed that he was wearing women's clothes.

Xiao Mo didn't want to keep such a handsome man by her side, but chose to send him to such a far place. It was obvious that there was something going on.

After noticing Murong Ze's gaze, Xiao Mo tactfully asked him if he had a guest room.

Murong Ze said that he had, but he didn't know she would come so he didn't clean it. After that, he ordered someone to prepare the room.

Xiao Mo also took this opportunity to send Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun away and asked them to go together.

Murong Ze watched the two of them leave, then turned his gaze to Xiao Mo: "Mo'er, do you have anything to say to me?"

"Cousin, are you wondering why I would personally send a humble servant to your son?"

Murong Ze smiled softly after hearing this, but remained noncommittal: "You have a cold personality, and there are very few people or things that can make you care. Naturally, I have to pay attention to them."

Xiao Mo glanced at the direction where Shen Hanzhou left, and said slowly: "His face has caused me and himself a lot of trouble. He can't do anything besides running errands. His skills are not shallow, but he is really buried.

So I thought of sending him to you. He is a great archer, you can try him out and see what position is best for him."

Murong Ze nodded in understanding, and said seriously, "I told you to let him stay by my side as an attendant. You also said that he is quite handsome. The military camp is full of people of all kinds. If he goes in, I'm afraid it will be a big deal."

Xiao Mo smiled in agreement: "Thank you, cousin."

"No need to thank me. You and I are family. Why should we be so different?"