With a smile on his face, Jin Shuai walked briskly to the two people's side. He looked closely and noticed that Hua Lan's face was a little pale. He couldn't help but feel concerned and quickly asked, "Hua Lan, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"

At this moment, Shulan, who was standing to the side, covered her face and chuckled, teasingly saying, "Pfft... Hua'er, she knows you're about to embark on a long journey, and she's been worried sick these past few days, unable to even sleep soundly!"

Hearing this, Hua Lan blushed and glared at Shu Lan reproachfully, retorting coquettishly, "Why are you so talkative! You always talk too much!" However, her slightly pouting lips and tearful eyes could not hide the deep concern and reluctance she felt for Jin Shuai.

Seeing this, Jin Shuai's heart softened, and he quickly comforted her gently, "Hehe, I've really worried my Hua'er. But don't worry, I will be careful and take good care of myself on this trip, and I won't let you worry about me like this." After saying that, he looked at Hua Lan with warm eyes.

"Hmm... Don't forget to let me know before you leave! I really want to see you off in person." Hua'er said softly, her gentle gaze falling on Jin Shuai with concern and reluctance.

Jin Shuai smiled and nodded in agreement. However, the mysterious and abrupt appearance of the lamplighter made him feel uneasy. Therefore, he did not linger at the Sheng residence, and after hurriedly bidding farewell to Hua'er, he turned and embarked on his journey back to the Jin residence.

When General Jin returned to the Jin residence, he had almost finished his work, so he devoted himself to in-depth research on the tactics of the Western Xia.

In his spacious and bright study, Jin Shuai spread out detailed maps, marking the troop distribution of both sides, the terrain, and potential strategic points. He scrutinized every detail with intense concentration, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's.

After a long period of careful observation and deep thought, General Jin finally made a discovery. He was pleasantly surprised to notice several key locations that were strategically important, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and convenient for the army to deploy. These places could be used as ambush sites to strike the enemy unexpectedly, or they could be used to establish a strong defensive line to resist the attack of the Western Xia army.

However, Jin Shuai knew that he couldn't devise a perfect battle plan on his own. Therefore, he decided to patiently wait until he met with Lord Di before discussing countermeasures together. After all, Lord Di was experienced and exceptionally intelligent; together, they were sure to come up with a brilliant strategy to defeat the enemy.

Time flies, and the most important moment of the year—the Lunar New Year—is upon us. On this joyous and peaceful day, Jin Shuai and his family gathered together to enjoy a sumptuous and delicious New Year's Eve dinner. The table was laden with all sorts of delicacies, and the family sat around the table, filled with laughter and joy.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, Jin Shuai enthusiastically began distributing red envelopes to everyone in the household. With a smile, he personally handed each envelope, filled with blessings and care, to the servants, extending his sincere New Year's greetings. Those who received the red envelopes beamed with joy and expressed their gratitude to Jin Shuai.

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