Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

Chapter 10 The Unseen Kiss

early morning.

General's Mansion.

Since the lady arrived, the general's mansion has been extremely lively.

These days, everyone in the General's Mansion is all smiles, actively strolling around the mansion, even the wounded soldiers and civilians, either in wheelchairs or leaning on crutches, for no other reason than—

Because as long as the general can see the figure, a dynamic sketch can be drawn on the spot, and the figure can be posed by the general himself.

This is the General's calligraphy!

Still a portrait.

In ancient times, communication and transportation were inconvenient, and people often missed their families dearly, so they could only communicate by letter. If someone had a painting of their own and sent it to their family, it could bring them some comfort.

Even worse, most soldiers who join the army may never return once they go to the battlefield...

Therefore, this portrait is proof that I ever existed!

Even if it's just a quick sketch.

But many soldiers were quite satisfied.

Ye Li knew that the general was quite talented in learning, so she taught him according to the most traditional method.

When drawing a person, start with the bones, then work on the muscle distribution.

But beyond these are human proportions and dynamic control.

So she leisurely sipped her homemade bamboo tube milk tea while watching Mo Chen sketch in the courtyard.

It must be said that the soldier's movements were bold, sweeping, and expansive.

At first, the soldiers were quite shy, so they stood or sat.

I've painted these pear leaves before, so I'm not really interested.

After demonstrating several sample paintings to Mo Chen.

He sat down to the side and started writing his business plan.

Milk tea is selling well these days, but you can never have too much money, she continued writing.

It was past noon.

She came to check the general's homework and was completely stunned!

What the hell!

I'll have you do a quick sketch.

I didn't ask you to draw martial arts characters!

It turns out that Mo Chen had drawn too many static poses, and he felt it was strange to see his older brothers standing obediently.

It wasn't until some soldiers said that the vanguard had excellent marksmanship and that his mother had fallen ill and hadn't been able to see her son that things changed.

Why not have the general draw a picture of him wielding a spear, so that his elderly mother can be relieved of her longing?

Thus, communication between men is this simple and direct.

Mo Chen began to draw exaggerated movements.

The soldiers also put in a lot of effort, striking various martial arts poses.

By the time Ye Li came to check the homework, the usual postures of standing, sitting, and squatting had been transformed into drawing curved swords and spears, and even jumping with light-footed skills!

The character's movements are graceful and fluid, although the lines aren't very smooth...

However, the overall posture truly captured the essence.

On this day, the soldiers had a great time practicing their martial arts and were very grateful to Mo Chen.

Mo Chen, on the other hand, secretly wept with joy...

Since losing his memory, he has felt lost and uneasy. He knows that no one likes him now, and he only hopes to get rid of the poison as soon as possible and return to the hero who is highly skilled in martial arts and can handle the affairs of an entire general's mansion.

The last time he woke up, no one was there to keep him company like this.

No one felt sorry for him as he was about to disappear.

But this time when I woke up, it was different.

He has a wife.

His wife treated him differently.

She can see him, she cares about him, she cooks for herself—not because she is a general.

She knew she was useless, but she never complained. She silently took on the daily operations of the General's Mansion and even improved the lives of her brothers.

She never complained about any of this.

Now she teaches herself to draw, and surprisingly, this has also helped her gain the affection of the soldiers.

Now, not only are all the wounded soldiers happy.

They actually smiled at me!

You should know that the last time he woke up, everyone who saw him looked worried and distressed.

The general was stunned; he needed to find an antidote immediately…

It's all because of my wife that I've become useful now...

Mo Chen looked at Ye Li with great joy.

Just then, the sunlight shone on Ye Li's back, bathing her in a golden glow, making her appear holy and sacred.

Ye Li was checking the homework, but she froze...

Although the sketches are quite immature, what are these dynamic poses? They're material for martial arts films!

Ye Li quickly recalled the martial arts movies she had watched.

Entertainment is scarce in this era. If we organize these things, wouldn't they become martial arts comic books?

Even if a book only sells for one penny, comic books can be serialized, and they can also make a name for themselves!

Ye Li, who suddenly had an idea, said to Mo Chen, "Very good, I give you a thumbs up!"

Then they rushed back!

Yes, we sell martial arts comics!

Let's write the script first. Mo Chen is currently in a slump, so we need to create some momentum for him!

What could be better than cultural export?

Ye Li got right to work, spending a few days brainstorming a script and then a few more days compiling the sketches Mo Chen had been drawing into a book.

Then it was sold along with the milk tea business.

I originally intended to sell them in bookstores or large bookshops.

But... I have neither resources nor connections!

Ye Li was also troubled. Mo Chen couldn't personally show up now, and she couldn't speak up either. There was no one in the entire General's Mansion who could represent them.

So they started selling them along with the milk tea stalls!

The reaction to this incident was even more sensational than the milk tea itself!

Milk tea is a relatively new thing, and some people just want to have some fun and that's it.

The return rate is not high.

But when this martial arts comic book came out, it really caused a sensation throughout the city!

Because of the limited quantity, it was passed around from person to person.

Everyone who received it treasured it like a precious gem, wishing they could carve it into their very being.

Some younger children even dream of becoming great heroes from a young age.

They walked over to the adults, glanced at the book, and then started mimicking the movements in the comic, trying to learn martial arts from it.

This matter also caught the attention of the adults!

Yes, you can learn martial arts from it!

In no time, this book, whose title Ye Li had casually given it, "Martial Arts World," became the hottest thing in the entire capital!

After all, if ordinary people want to learn martial arts, they have to kowtow to a master, pay tuition, and give gifts are all basic requirements.

But the worst thing is that the master is arrogant and refuses to accept disciples!

Without a master, there is no threshold to entry.

As for the martial arts manuals you mentioned?

Those items were hidden in secret rooms and hidden chambers by various sects and mansions, protected by layers of security and numerous traps!

How could an ordinary person possibly see that!

In this way, Ye Li tidied up the lines of the characters drawn by Mo Chen, and then scattered some martial arts stories around the characters' movements, creating a simple martial arts comic strip.

Although it is not refined by modern standards.

However, people in every era need spiritual nourishment.

In ancient times, entertainment consisted mostly of storytelling or storytelling in teahouses.

There's a lot to learn here. If it's a story about love, it'll be considered frivolous and decadent.

However, the martial arts genre is inherently exciting and full of fantasy. Who doesn't dream of being a hero?

What's more, it's illustrated with pictures and text!

And it only costs ten coins!

Ordinary families can afford it now; it's no longer something only nobles and the powerful can own.

As a result, sales of martial arts comic books skyrocketed, and they sold out every day!

Ye Li sets the price low in order to capture the huge market of ordinary people. Once this book becomes a daily publication that everyone flocks to, just like a magazine or newspaper, why worry about not being able to advertise in it?

Because the hand-drawing process was lengthy, Ye Li also involved the wounded soldiers in the project.

They boasted that they could take all the money they earned home and send it to their families.

The general's mansion was in an uproar once again. Not only could he walk again after being injured, he could also make money!

So every morning at the beginning, wounded soldiers would take two pieces of paper and trace the sky.

Yes, because there are too many, Ye Li doesn't plan to redraw them every time.

She simply had the soldiers place the original manuscript underneath, cover it with white paper, and let the light from the sky shine through so they could trace the outlines of the design—even those who couldn't draw could do it, as long as they had hands.

This kind of thing often happened when I was rushing to finish my homework in my past life; it's just that nowadays there's glass, so it's more convenient to stick it on the glass.

A busy day has come to an end.

Ye Li and Mo Chen returned to the master bedroom and collapsed onto the bed.

Seeing his wife's tired expression, Mo Chen stepped forward and said softly:

"My wife, have I caused you any trouble?"

Ye Li looked at him, not understanding the brat's thought process, and mouthed:

"No, we are doing something very meaningful."

"It can help the people of Qingzhu Academy, make money, and build a good reputation for you in the future."

"You're really good too! Look, now a lot of people like your paintings..."

After Ye Li finished speaking, she saw Mo Chen hug her tightly.

The boy's passionate voice came from beside my ear:

"I know they don't like me, they like..."

"I only have my wife, I only have my wife."