Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

The doctor who was called in struggled to remove the teacup from Wu Dali's shoulder. After the teacup was removed, the wound bled profusely, and the doctor quickly applied hemostatic medicine...

That evening, Wu Dali developed a high fever. Before Xiong Bufan could do anything, Wu Dali was carried to a clinic at the foot of the mountain for treatment.

Xiong Bufan, 002, and Liu Niang, the woman who tricked and captured Qiao Yujie, were discussing matters in a room, whether or not to agree to be granted amnesty. It had not been easy for the mountain stronghold to get to where it is today.

Sixth Sister said worriedly, "Chief, are you really going to agree to the amnesty? If you do, what will happen to the women and children in the village?"

Xiong Bufan nodded repeatedly, but did not speak.

002 explained, "The boss isn't sleepy; he's waiting for the right moment, waiting for news from Manager Qiao in the capital."

Sixth Sister smiled awkwardly, "I'll come again tomorrow, there's no rush anyway."

"Alright."

Sixth Sister walked out of the house and thoughtfully closed the door behind her. Xiong Bufan could no longer hold on and fell asleep on the table. 002 was a little envious of Xiong Bufan's carefree attitude. He never had any worries. How wonderful.

The matter of being granted amnesty has been dragging on. Since the day Shen Yili met Xiong Bufan, there has been no movement. Xiong Bufan does not allow anyone to eat and drink for free in his stronghold, so he sent people to collect rent and food expenses.

A beautiful young woman stood at the entrance of Shen Yili's residence and called out, "Is Lord Shen here?"

Two guards stood at the door, ready to protect her, afraid that the girl might try to force her way in. Who knew if the girls of Da Cai Zhai were as naturally strong as their leader?

After much coaxing, Shen Yili slowly emerged. "Eleventh Miss, is there something you need?"

When Shiyi Niang saw Lord Shen, she said shyly, "My lord, the chief called me over and said that you should settle the lodging and food expenses."

Shen Yili's face turned pale and then red. He thought the girl had come to express her feelings for him, but she hadn't expected to come to collect a debt. He reached into his pocket and handed the money bag to Shiyi Niang, "It was my oversight. Is this enough for you?"

Shiyi Niang shyly accepted the money bag, smiled at Shen Yili, and explained, "Please don't be offended, sir. There are many old people and children on this mountain who cannot survive without money, so the chief sent me here."

Shen Yili: "The chief is very righteous, Eleventh Miss, you don't need to blame yourself."

Eleven Niang gently placed her hands on her waist and curtsied slightly, saying, "Thank you, sir. I'll take my leave now."

"Goodbye."

The girl left lightly with small, quick steps, and Da Chun and Er Qiu, who followed behind her, did not linger for long.

Shen Yili said to the guards, "Let's pack our things and go back. We've been away from the capital for too long and need to go back and report."

"Yes, sir." In fact, he had only stayed for less than five days, but Shen Yi misunderstood and thought that Xiong Bufan was kicking him out, so he prepared to leave.

In fact, as long as you pay enough money, Xiong Bufan will not kick you out no matter how long you stay.

Xiong Bufan weighed the silver in his hand and looked at Shiyi Niang, saying, "We'll split the silver in half; consider this your reward for your hard work." She knew this young girl was capable and would be able to get the money back on her first try.

Kongkong complained, "Bufan, you're really lacking in morality. You know perfectly well that Shiyi Niang has feelings for Shen Yili, yet you still asked her to go and collect the debt."

Xiong Bufan: "It takes skill to get the money back. Didn't you notice that Eleventh Sister is very happy?"

The approval of others is far more important than a man; you would never understand.

Kongkong: "You're spouting these fallacies again. Don't lead the kids astray."

"I'm a child too."

Kongkong silently complained: "This monster is thousands of years old, yet it still calls itself a child. Shameless."

Eleven was thrilled when she came out of Xiong Bufan's house. She had actually done it! She had even managed to get money from the bandit leader. She was more capable than any of the girls in the stronghold...

Qiao Yujie and Cui Haoyu knew from the beginning that the court was going to send people to offer amnesty. Shen Yili was the eldest prince's man, and Wu Dali was the fourth prince's man. It was expected that they would be driven out by Xiong Bufan, so they were not in a hurry.

The two men had been waiting, waiting for the emperor to relent or for Xiong Bufan to beg them to surrender. The most important thing about being granted amnesty was that the people would be willing to serve them, rather than just joining any army to earn a salary.

002 doesn't know what Xiong Bufan is thinking, but as long as Xiong Bufan stays in the stronghold, he will not leave the stronghold to agree to be recruited.

The second group of people who were recruited arrived quickly, but one of them was unexpected—Su Beichen.

Su Beichen stood in the lobby, looking at Xiong Bufan sitting in a chair, and said with a smile, "Miss Xiong, I'm here again. It's been a long time."

002 perked up and quietly tugged at Xiong Bufan's sleeve. He remembered that Xiong Bufan had promised him that as long as Su Beichen came to Da Cai Village, Xiong Bufan would throw Su Beichen out. He wondered if Xiong Bufan would keep his word.

Xiong Bufan patted 002 lightly with his hand, "Don't act like a child, be more mature."

002 accused Xiong Bufan with her eyes, "You hit me in front of Su Beichen again, you untrustworthy woman."

Su Beichen smiled bitterly at their interaction and said, "Miss Xiong, I'm also here to be recruited. May I stay here for now? I'll pay you."

Xiong Bufan: "Dachun, Erqiu, prepare a room for Lord Su."

"Yes."

002 followed Da Chun out. He wouldn't let this male fox spirit get away with it. It was because of him that Bu Fan had been delaying his marriage and returning to his hometown.

Su Beichen: "Miss Xiong, it was the First Prince who recommended me to come and offer amnesty. To be honest, you have benefited the people by clearing out the surrounding mountain strongholds. You are a great benefactor to the people. Your actions have also promoted the economic development of both the capital and Lincheng."

Hearing that he was being praised, Xiong Bufan grunted in response and said nothing more.

Su Beichen continued, "Recruiting the imperial court is not a good solution at the moment, Miss Xiong, please don't agree yet."

"Ok?"

When he first heard someone advising him against accepting the offer of amnesty, Xiong Bufan opened his eyes and listened intently.

Su Beichen explained, "The princes are currently at a critical stage in their struggle for the throne. Agreeing to surrender is not a good option. You can wait until the throne is secured before agreeing to surrender, which would be the best course of action."

Xiong Bufan: "Okay, when will you pay me back?"

Kongkong reminded Xiong Bufan: "Bufan, it seems the female lead returned his money and cancelled the IOU, have you forgotten?"

"I forgot."

Su Beichen smiled awkwardly and said, "I will pay it back slowly. Even if I can't pay it all back, my descendants will pay it back, and it will be passed down from generation to generation."

Kongkong: Su Beichen is such a good ancestor to them, leaving them with debts.

Xiong Bufan looked thoughtfully at Su Beichen, who seemed like a plump sheep. She had to hurry up and get Su Beichen married and had children, otherwise no one would continue to pay off the debt.

Xiong Bufan seemed to understand something and asked Su Beichen kindly, "How old are you this year? Do you have any wives or concubines at home?"

Su Beichen looked at Xiong Bufan and her pretty face turned red. "I am only twenty-two years old. I have no wives or concubines at home, only an old servant."

"I, Su, have no bad habits and never frequent brothels. My current monthly salary is thirty taels. After deducting debt repayment and living expenses, I still have five taels of silver left over each month. I have also found a job copying books at a bookstore..." Su Beichen was vigorously promoting himself.

Xiong Bufan waved his hand impatiently, "I know, whether you want a wife or not, there are plenty of girls in the mountain stronghold."

Su Beichen quickly waved his hand and said, "I don't want to marry another girl."

He was being picky about the women they introduced him to, and Xiong Bufan had lost his patience. He said in an unfriendly tone, "Who do you want to marry?"

"I want to marry you."

002 had just returned when he heard this, and immediately started fighting with Su Beichen in the lobby. He hadn't been here for a short while, and this guy surnamed Su was trying to lure Xiong Bufan away.

The two fought back and forth, their blows evenly matched. Xiong Bufan sat in the main seat watching the spectacle. This was much more exciting than the fight scenes in TV dramas from his previous life; at least this one was real, every punch felt real.

Su Beichen would look at Xiong Bufan pitifully from time to time, hoping that Xiong Bufan would help him. 002, on the other hand, would look at Xiong Bufan with a warning. If she dared to help Su Beichen, he would never cook, make the bed, or cover Xiong Bufan's tracks again.

Xiong Bufan scoffed, not looking at the two men, but listening intently to their fight. Seeing this, the two men focused on their fight and increased the intensity of their movements.

The lobby entrance was crowded with onlookers, who occasionally exclaimed, "Wow!" to express their surprise.