Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

General's Mansion.

Early this morning, Ye Li arrived at the kitchen and busily prepared the ingredients.

According to the letter from A-Yi and the others, they should arrive in the capital around today, so Ye Li plans to cook some good dishes for them.

The construction of Peach Blossom Spring has exceeded Ye Li's expectations. Not only is the school thriving, but many scholars and students have also recommended talented individuals who have not yet found their place to develop their careers there.

The social order gradually developed, encompassing scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, and no one called that place a no-man's-land anymore.

Peach Blossom Spring truly became a trade and cultural center at the intersection of three kingdoms.

Ye Li's milk tea not only sells well in Tian Shu Kingdom, but also gradually opens up markets in other countries through Peach Blossom Spring, receiving unanimous praise.

Before she left, she wrote a restaurant plan and gave it to her four brothers. The four brothers worked together to not only implement everything in the plan, but also made some improvements to make it more in line with local customs.

The restaurant was named "Four Seas, One Family" to mean that people from all over the world are all friends and neighbors. Since the restaurant opened, many people have spread the word, and the business has become even better, with customers coming in droves every day.

Originally, the restaurant in Peach Blossom Spring was supposed to be the business headquarters, where many important matters needed to be handled. Since Ye Li herself couldn't go there, the four brothers were responsible for it.

The four brothers deserve much credit for their current achievements.

Ye Li felt a great sense of accomplishment watching them transform from bandits into philanthropists.

In this era of hierarchical order, not everyone can defy fate.

But she wanted to give it a try.

She wanted to do what she could to benefit society, so that even if she had to leave this world one day, her life wouldn't have been in vain.

The kitchen of the general's mansion was filled with delicious aromas.

The four gentlemen, who were far away outside the mansion gate, had just disembarked from their carriages when they were already attracted by the aroma.

Ah-yi was familiar with this special scent.

In the past, when he followed Mu Nianchen's caravan, she always managed to make some unique dishes. Even with ordinary ingredients, she could always bring out the best flavor of the ingredients when she cooked them.

She is, after all, a special person.

The three brothers beside them hadn't smelled it in a long time, and they all said:

"The she-devil's skills are clearly getting better and better!"

"Yes, yes, it smells so good! I can smell it from this far outside!"

Several people expressed their admiration, and Xiao Wu even exclaimed in surprise:

"Miss Nianchen's cooking skills are so good, it's such a blessing to marry her! It's just a pity that I'm too young, otherwise I would join the army and become a general or something."

The second brother mocked the fifth brother: "Even if you become a general, Miss Nianchen won't marry you! She's so capable, she'll definitely only marry a great hero."

The group joked around as usual, but Ah Yi felt uneasy listening to them.

For some reason, ever since she heard that Mu Nianchen was really going to get married, A-Yi felt a little uneasy.

A-Yi didn't know why, but he just wanted to come to the capital to see her.

Even if it's just one side.

Seeing the three brothers still joking and dawdling at the door, Ah Yi said solemnly, "Listen up, everyone. We've arrived in the capital now, so we need to be careful, understand? There are some things you can say, and some things you shouldn't say. Be mindful of what you say."

The three brothers readily agreed. They used to be bandits that the government wanted to kill, and although they were now known as the Four Gentlemen, they still couldn't shake their awe of the government.

Of course, one should be careful.

Ah Yi turned around and said, "Let's go inside."

When Ye Li heard the maid report that A Yi and the others had arrived, she was pleasantly surprised. She had thought that getting up so early might be too rushed, but it turned out to be just right.

She hurried out to greet them.

Princess Mingzhu had just smelled the aroma of the food and was in the kitchen with her, so she followed along.

She had always been curious about what the bandits were like after they were forced to reform.

I've only ever heard of men trying to save prostitutes; they all like to go to brothels and persuade women to reform.

Little did they expect that their ally would actually transform the bandits, turning them into the Four Gentlemen.

Princess Mingzhu watched her retreating figure, thinking of the person before her. She was incredibly thin, yet she dared to think what others dared not think, and do what others dared not do, knowing it was impossible yet still doing it—truly…

remarkably brave.

Just then, Ah Yi and his group arrived at the front hall and came face to face with Ye Li and the others.

The Four Gentlemen of yesteryear held a prominent position in Peach Blossom Spring and had seen many women, but the two beauties who walked towards them truly stunned them.

When Ye Li was in the caravan, she rarely dressed up. She often collected herbs and painted with the divine doctor Mu, so her clothes were very understated.

But now that she has returned to the General's Mansion and is deeply in love with Mo Chen, it is only natural that a woman dresses up for the one she loves.

Every morning, Ye Li not only puts on makeup, but also carefully selects her clothes and hairstyle, taking turns wearing the jewelry belonging to the Mo family's daughter-in-law, making her look as pure and elegant as a lotus emerging from the water.

A woman in love has rosy cheeks and red lips. If Mu Nianchen was a budding flower before, she is now a blooming flower that captivates the capital. Every smile and frown is irreplaceable.

The woman following behind Ye Li was adorned with jewels and dressed in red, like a wild horse under the blazing sun, full of vitality.

Yet, beneath the dazzling jewelry, this woman in red had a distinctly aloof expression, and her bright, clear eyes held a profound weariness of the world, as deep as a frozen pool.

One is outwardly gentle but inwardly a female demon, the other is dressed in red with a fiery and aloof gaze.

Looking at the rough men who were used to being bandits, I didn't know how to describe them. Finally, Xiao Wu said something:

"My goodness, you she-devil... oh no, Miss Nianchen, you're so beautiful!"

The second brother stepped on the fifth brother's foot and apologized with a smile, "It's been a long time. Miss Nianchen is really as beautiful as a flower."

The third brother said, "Yes, like that... flower-faced moon!"

Ah Yi sighed and corrected Lao San:

"She's beautiful, but she can't even speak a word. Has she been properly learning from the teachers at school?"

The brothers, looking embarrassed, scratched their heads, exchanged smiles, and looked quite awkward.

Ye Li, on the other hand, felt extremely warm and fuzzy seeing that they hadn't changed at all over the years.

Ye Li smiled and led them to their seats, then asked, "Why are you here so quickly? I thought you wouldn't arrive until tonight."

Xiao Wu chimed in, "Because the boss said he wanted to show you all the account books of Peach Blossom Spring, so we rushed over here."

Hearing this, Ye Li felt a warmth in her heart. She personally poured tea for them and praised them:

"I'm sorry to trouble you, but there was really no need to rush like that."

Seeing that Ye Li was accompanied by a beautiful woman, the four gentlemen became much more serious today, and only dared to drink tea after declining for a while.

Finally, it was Ah-Yi who said:

"We owe everything we have today to you, so naturally we should do our best."

Xiao Wu said, "Yes, yes, everyone's praising us now, it's making me blush..."

Just then, the maids brought out the food from the kitchen. While eating, Xiao Wu asked curiously:

"Miss Nianchen, who is this pretty girl next to you?"

When Princess Mingzhu heard the bandits asking her questions, she began to speak before Ye Li could answer:

"Me? I'm just a pitiful person..." Princess Mingzhu said, gently wiping the corner of her eye with a handkerchief.

"I was kidnapped by bandits, and then my fiancé broke off our engagement. Just as I was about to commit suicide, I was saved by Sister Nianchen, who kindly took me in..."

Ye Li was shocked to see Princess Mingzhu quickly get into character and even realistically shed two crocodile tears.

No, you people born into royalty, do you have to be such good actors?

Upon hearing this, the four brothers angrily said that such a man was better off without, and then they comforted Princess Mingzhu.

Princess Mingzhu continued, "I had heard Sister Nianchen mention before that the Four Gentlemen are not only exceptionally brave and heroic, but also remarkably intelligent. Seeing them today, I can confirm that they are all handsome and dashing..."

Ye Li: "..."

No, I didn't! Don't talk nonsense. How could those four compare to Mo Chen, so handsome and dashing? It can only be Mo Chen...

Ye Li remained silent, quietly watching Mingzhu put on her acting skills.

The four brothers had never heard anyone praise her like that before, especially since she was such a great beauty.

So happy they didn't know what to do with their hands and feet, and they all said:

"You flatter us. Although we are indeed good-looking, we are very modest. If you ever need anything in the future, please feel free to contact us!"

"Yes, if you encounter any difficulties, just come to me. I will bow deeply... and do my best... in short, I will do everything I can to help you!"

Princess Mingzhu frowned, looking troubled, and said:

"How can this be so embarrassing..."

Xiao Wu patted his chest and assured everyone, "It's alright, I'm popular, and many people like to ask me for favors."

The second child chimed in, "I'm more popular, so come to me if you need anything."

The third brother wasn't to be outdone: "I'm happy to help others, even unto death... In short, I'm very willing."

Princess Mingzhu concluded with a shy smile:

"Then Xiao Feng thanks you all, brothers. You are all such outstanding young men, truly peerless heroes..."

"Oh, little Feng, don't be so polite..."

Ye Li looked at Princess Mingzhu, who had managed to charm these big, silly guys into following her every time after just a few rounds, and suddenly an idea popped into her head.

Do men all like to hear this kind of talk?

Or, when Mo Chen comes back tonight, could we call him "brother" a few times?

Ye Li looked again at the four brothers, their faces beaming with silly grins...

Then, shall we add another phrase, "a peerless hero"?