Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

The clear, childlike voice was exceptionally loud inside the tent, and to Qinglong's ears, it was deafening—

The divine beast of the temple, revered for millennia and possessing a status as noble as a god, had never before been spoken to with such blatant words, let alone boasted of being kept as a pet. This was simply... utterly absurd...

The Azure Dragon, who had always maintained a cool and noble image, was drinking water in his human form when Annie's words startled him so much that he lost his composure and spat it out...

Qinglong, realizing his rudeness, quickly wiped the water off, coughing as he spoke haltingly:

“Annie…you’re still young, you can’t say things like that…you understand?”

Annie stepped forward and, mimicking common human first aid techniques, patted the Azure Dragon's back, calmly and naturally saying:

"I'm not young anymore, and Chenyu, you don't have any money."

Annie's unintentional words, however, clearly pointed out that Qinglong was not only old, but also lacked the skills to make a living like humans, which was why Annie planned to earn money to support her family.

As she spoke, she raised her arm as if to show that she too was capable of supporting her family.

Ye Li looked at the dragon and the cat, her smile uncontrollable, but she had to suppress it. Her thoughts drifted far away, and she even wondered what their offspring would be.

Azure Dragon was utterly helpless in the face of the little fellow before him, and sighed, rubbing his forehead:

“Annie, I don’t eat grains, I don’t need any mortal things to survive, and naturally I don’t need money. You don’t need to spend money to support me… and…”

Azure Dragon finally couldn't resist and glanced sideways, "Goddess..."

"Could you please lower your laughter? Don't I have any dignity?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Li couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter:

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Annie laughed too, and the room was filled with laughter.

Seeing Qinglong's helpless face, Ye Li covered her mouth at the right moment:

"Pfft, sorry, I'll try to keep my voice down, please continue, please continue..."

When Annie heard Qinglong say that he didn't spend money and wasn't short of it, she held the table full of gold and silver she had won from the underground gambling den and said in a serious tone:

"Chenyu, you can go without food and lodging, but all social interactions in the world cost money. There's a saying that money can make the devil turn the millstone!"

Ye Li nodded, adding fuel to the fire:

"Yes, you don't eat, but Annie eats a lot!"

The implication is that you can't afford to keep a kitten if you don't have the money.

Seeing the little guy's serious expression, Qinglong had no choice but to say solemnly:

"Even so, I don't need you to worry about these things! My magical power is abundant, and conjuring up wealth is just a piece of cake!"

As he spoke, Qinglong raised his hand, and a flash of light appeared in his palm, leaving behind a pure gold cat.

Ye Li was quite surprised and stepped forward to take the cat sculpture from his palm—

Wow!

It's real gold!

The Azure Dragon transformed into gold in an instant!

This realization not only pleased Ye Li, but also thrilled Annie:

"I see, Chenyu is really amazing!"

Annie's adoring gaze greatly satisfied Qinglong's pride. After all, being told by a little girl that she wanted to take care of him was not a compliment to a beast like Qinglong.

But Annie's intense gaze was a bit too dazzling, and Qinglong awkwardly turned his head away. His ears turned red, and his gaze drifted into the distance as he said shyly:

"Thank you for the compliment, it's just a minor spell..."

“In that case,” Anne continued, “you’ll take care of me!”

"no problem."

Qinglong nodded without hesitation and said smoothly:

"So you don't need to deliberately make money, and you don't need to spend money on me."

Ye Li watched the two of them chatting away, their laughter growing increasingly exaggerated as they covered their mouths, their shoulders shaking uncontrollably...

Is it their innocence or fate that brought them together?

From the moment they entered the temple, it seemed as if their fates were sealed. In that fleeting, breathtaking moment, the Azure Dragon descended from the altar to the mortal realm.

The Azure Dragon possesses a lifespan and opportunities rarely seen in the world, allowing him to experience what ordinary people cannot. Annie is intelligent and quick-witted, free from worldly constraints. If they could become a couple, it would be wonderful, but alas…

Ye Li watched as the two of them meticulously planned out who would earn money to support the family and who would be beautiful, yet neither of them seemed to grasp the concept. One was thinking of clinging to a powerful figure, while the other was inexperienced in matters of the heart, resulting in them appearing close but often being on different wavelengths and making no progress.

but……

Ye Li thought for a moment:

"A match made in heaven".

Annie quickly turned her head and asked, "I was talking to Chenyu just now and didn't hear you clearly. What did you say, Master?"

Ye Li shook her head, and said with a relieved smile, like an aunt:

"I said good things come to those who wait, and taking it slow is fine too."

Anne nodded and said seriously, "Yes, when it comes to making money, we can't be impatient for quick success. A gentleman loves money, but he acquires it in a proper way."

Ye Li praised Annie: "Not bad, not bad. Now you have excellent writing skills and finally have the demeanor of a well-bred lady."

Annie touched her head shyly: "Chenyu taught me everything, and he taught me very well."

Qinglong disagreed: "No, Goddess, Annie is exceptionally intelligent and can apply what she learns to other situations. It is not my doing."

Watching them defer to each other, Ye Li unconsciously touched her heart, as if...

I'm starting to miss someone...

Just then, a cheer came from outside the tent:

"Little Mu, you're amazing!"

"Dr. Mu, I won so much money, thank you!"

Hearing the noise outside, Ye Li went out and saw that her tent was now crowded with people. Some were former patients, some were herdsmen learning basic knowledge, and some were unfamiliar faces. Without exception, they were all excited and rushed to get in front of her.

Congratulations and gifts filled the air, and Ye Li truly felt the warmth of the grassland people.

Because of the Crown Prince's recovery, Ye Li's reputation has now surpassed that of all the doctors and itinerant physicians in the past. Everyone feels it's a miracle. Moreover, the fact that Mu Nianchen taught the herdsmen some basic medical knowledge is also widely known. As a result, many people are overjoyed and feel that the grassland has ushered in hope.

Ye Li thought to herself, "It seems I made the right move. I've finally made a name for myself."

When the news reached the second prince's ears, his expression was inscrutable, but he let out a cold snort:

"I never expected her to be so capable..."

The slaves around him dared not speak loudly, fearing they might anger their master.

The second prince's mother looked at him and frowned, saying:

“That Mu Nianchen, wasn’t she always by Lu Wanning’s side? Let her come back.”

"What Mother means is..."

"We can't let her stay with the eldest prince forever. If she refuses to serve us, then..."

"My child understands."

Upon hearing this, the Second Prince's mother casually replied, "The Hunting Festival is coming soon. You can take the opportunity to investigate the situation then."

The second prince instantly understood his mother's meaning, and he said with great enthusiasm:

"My mother is very thoughtful. The hunting festival is extremely dangerous every year, and this is a good opportunity to test his legs!"

"Well, those who aren't needed can be disposed of as well..."

"Yes, mother."

The two continued talking about other things, completely unaware of the slender, frail figure outside the tent. Lu Wanning had intended to serve her husband and in-laws well since she had married into the grasslands, but when she brought the tea and snacks she had prepared to offer them, she overheard their plot.

Lu Wanning's heart clenched. She couldn't believe that the man who was by her side every day was like this. She stumbled and ran out...