A crown princess who doesn't do infrastructure construction isn't a good doctor.

After Princess Tong'an took her leave and returned to Wutong Courtyard, Qin Suiyou summoned Du Ruo and told her about the matter he had discussed with Princess Tong'an.

Du Ruo was very happy to receive the mission. She stayed in the Prince An's mansion every day, occasionally going to the bookstore to take a look or to help inquire about some information. She had been bored for a long time.

"You have experience in these matters, but since you are doing business in Yejing, you are likely to encounter high-ranking officials and nobles. You should be more careful at that time."

Du Ruo smiled and nodded. "Yes."

After Du Ruo left, Lu Yu came to find Qin Suiyou. Seeing his strange expression, Qin Suiyou became curious.

"what happens?"

As if he had thought of something, Lu Yu's lips twitched, but he composed himself and said calmly, "Lu Xi ran out of the city."

Running outside the city is nothing unusual for Lu Xi, who is always jumping around, but for Lu Yu, who is usually the least concerned about his younger brother, to make a special trip to do so, there must be something fishy going on.

"What did he do?"

"He sneaked into the camp where the General of the North was stationed outside the city and was captured."

These words made Qin Suiyou a little uneasy; no wonder Lu Yu had that expression when he came in.

"What's going on?"

Looking at Beitang Yan beside him, Lu Yu said, "He said he wanted to see the Beiqian army, but he was detected as soon as he got close. He couldn't escape in time and was captured by Shuo Han."

"So it was Shuo Han there. No wonder."

Lu Xi should have been able to escape given his skills, but whether it's because Shuo Han is naturally his nemesis or something else, Lu Xi is always the one who suffers when he falls into Shuo Han's hands. So it's not surprising that he was caught by Shuo Han this time.

"Is he still at the camp?"

Lu Yu and Lu Xi have a special way of communicating. The two brothers can not only sense each other's location, but also communicate and talk without any obstacles.

"He was detained by Shuo Han, but they didn't make things difficult for him; he just can't leave for the time being."

Qin Suiyou relaxed, "Then we don't need to worry about him. He won't suffer any major losses anyway."

However, Lu Xi, who was being ruthlessly ignored by Qin Suiyou, was cursing incessantly, and Lu Yu's strange expression was mostly due to hearing his incessant complaints.

"Shuo Han, you surnamed Shuo, hey! Untie me right now! Let me out!"

At this moment, Lu Xi's hands were tied behind his back and his legs were also bound. He was lying face down on a small couch in a tent. The rope on his legs was connected to the leg of a table that had been specially brought over. Even if Lu Xi jumped up, he would have to drag the table along as long as the rope was not untied.

It wasn't that Lu Xi didn't want to use some tricks, but Shuo Han had something to do and left, yet he actually sent a soldier to watch over Lu Xi.

"You'd better stop shouting. Commander Shuo is discussing important matters with the general and is busy right now."

Lu Xi turned to face the soldier and said, "Why don't you untie this rope for me? I won't run away."

The soldier shook his head seriously and said, "No, Commander Shuo has already given the order that we cannot untie you."

"Can you just loosen it for a little while so I can get some fresh air? I'm uncomfortable lying like this."

After saying that, Lu Xi looked at the soldier walking over. Just when he thought he was about to regain his freedom, he found that he had only been turned over.

Lu Xi gave the soldier an incredulous look and said through gritted teeth, "You're making my hand uncomfortable by pressing down on me like that."

The soldier said seriously, "I'll turn it back for you in a bit. Commander Shuo said I'm not allowed to get close to you. I've already disobeyed half of his orders. You can't ask for more."

Lu Xi felt like she was about to bang her head on the ground, but she couldn't. So she could only vent her anger by hitting the bed with the back of her head.

"Just untie it for me now."

"Stop wasting your breath. If I really untie it for you, I can't bear the consequences if Commander Shuo blames me."

Seeing that the man was unmoved by reason, Lu Xi closed his eyes and remained silent for a while, listening to the surrounding noises for a long time. Just as he was about to knock the soldier unconscious so he could untie the ropes himself, the tent flap was lifted from the outside.

"Commander Shuo."

Lu Xi opened her eyes upon hearing the sound.

"You go down first."

"Yes."

After the soldier left, Shuo Han stepped forward and looked down at Lu Xi.

What are you doing at the camp?

Feeling that she wasn't assertive enough being stared at like that, Lu Xi turned her face away from Shuo Han.

Seeing that no one answered, Shuo Han said again, "Speak."

"With that expressionless face, who would want to talk to you?"

Shuo Han's expression remained unchanged, and he coldly said, "I've had this expression since I was a child. I can't show joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness."

"Tch, you really are expressionless. Your words are also unpleasant to hear. No wonder so many people avoid you."

Seemingly ignoring the sarcasm in Lu Xi's words, Shuo Han returned to the original topic.

What are you doing at the camp?

"Tsk."

Lu Xi thought about it and still felt very uncomfortable with the difference in height, so he used a bit of effort to sit up from the couch.

"I heard on the street that the most valiant army in Beiqian was about to return to the capital, and I was curious and wanted to come and see. I know I was wrong. Please let me go back, okay? Please? Commander Shuo? Shuo Han!"

Lu Xi called out several times before Shuo Han finally said, "You shouldn't have trespassed into the military camp. If it weren't for me, you would have lost your head today."

Lu Xi nodded, a not-so-sincere smile playing on his lips.

"Yes, I shouldn't have trespassed. If I had known you were here, I would never have come back. I sincerely apologize. Can I pretend I'm gone?"

Shuo Han stared at Lu Xi for a moment, then said, "You should reflect on your actions here. I have other matters to attend to. I'll take you back to the Prince's residence later."

After saying that, Shuo Han turned and walked outside.

"Hey! Don't go! Let me go, I can walk by myself! Hey! Shuohan! Shuo—Han—"

Lu Xi had a very loud voice; his voice could be heard in almost half the camp, not to mention the main tent, which wasn't far away.

Inside the main tent, seated at the head of the table was a robust old man in light armor. His temples were already streaked with gray, but he was still vigorous and his eyes were bright and piercing. He also exuded the unique demeanor and wisdom of an old general. This was Princess An's biological father, the Great General of the Northern Qian Dynasty, Hua Yuanshan.

"Shuohan, where did that young man come from?"

Shuo Han lowered his head slightly, "He is a person close to the Lord. I brought him here today, but I didn't manage him well. Please don't blame me."

Hua Yuanshan had no intention of blaming anyone. Instead, upon hearing Shuo Han mention the "Zhengjun," he asked, "The Zhengjun you're talking about, is it the one Yan'er recently married?"

"Yes."

Hua Yuanshan stroked his long beard and asked, "What is his character?"

Shuo Han didn't say much, only saying, "The young master likes it very much."

"Really? That kid has someone he likes? Don't try to fool me."

Shuo Han cupped his hands in greeting, "I dare not."

"Then I'll have to take a good look at what kind of fascinating person he is."