Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Upon arriving in the capital, Li Xin and his entourage went straight to the residence that the general had already prepared in the capital.

Old Zhang, the courtyard housekeeper, a loyal and dutiful old man, was already patiently waiting at the door.

The general had sent a letter to the capital earlier, informing Old Zhang that Li Xin and his men would be arriving soon. Old Zhang carefully calculated the days and figured it would be within the next few days.

So, these days he has been guarding the gate of the house, his eyes often gazing into the distance.

Old Zhang was over sixty years old, his hair already white, but neatly combed. He wore a simple gray robe, somewhat worn, but clean and tidy.

Despite the wrinkles on his face, his eyes were remarkably bright, revealing the wisdom and composure that comes with the passage of time.

His figure was slightly hunched, but every movement revealed a kind of determination.

When he saw Li Xin and his group pass by, he hurriedly went forward.

Old Zhang bowed slightly and asked politely, "You must be Doctor Li?"

Li Xin looked at the sprightly old man in front of him and nodded slightly in response, "Yes, you must be Butler Zhang?"

Old Zhang nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of sincerity: "Yes, yes, you've had a hard journey."

After a brief but warm greeting, Old Zhang enthusiastically helped Li Xin and his men move the goods into the courtyard.

This residence was a property that Chu Mohan instructed Old Zhang to purchase, and it was unknown to outsiders.

After leaving the capital, the general never returned. Even during holidays when others were reunited with their families, the general spent his time in the distant desert city.

Old Zhang was an orphan with a tragic fate. He followed the old general from a young age, and through the trials of time, they developed a deep bond.

Later, the old general unfortunately passed away, and Old Zhang followed Chu Mohan loyally. Old Zhang had been seriously injured before, and Chu Mohan felt sorry for this loyal old servant. Considering his physical condition, he arranged for him to come to the capital to guard the residence.

On the one hand, it allows him to recuperate in a relatively stable environment;

On the other hand, it also allowed him to closely monitor developments in the capital.

After all, although Chu Mohan would no longer return to the capital, he still needed to know some news from the capital in order to better cope with various changes in the situation, for the sake of the soldiers fighting bloody battles on the border.

......

Inside the palace of the Canglang Kingdom, the atmosphere was solemn and heavy. The second prince, Ulda, stood respectfully before the Canglang King, his head slightly bowed, but a barely perceptible hint of probing flickered in his eyes.

Ulda spoke first, his tone calm and respectful: "Your Majesty, I have recently heard that the Crown Prince's mission has unfortunately failed, and I am deeply worried. The Crown Prince has always been exceptionally capable, and the men he led were the cream of the crop. Normally, he should not have failed. I feel that there may be something fishy about this matter, and perhaps there is a conspiracy hidden behind it."

The Wolf King narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sharp as he looked at Ulda. He knew very well that his son was ambitious and had come to gather information.

The Wolf King said unhurriedly, "Ulda, your news comes very quickly. What are you planning to do with such eagerness about this matter?"

Urda quickly responded earnestly: "Your subject is simply concerned for the eldest prince, worried that there are treacherous villains secretly plotting behind the scenes and ruining the affairs of the state."

"I believe that if I were in charge of investigating this matter, I would be able to unravel the mystery, uncover the truth, and see who dares to pull this stunt behind the scenes."

The Wolf King stared intently at Ulda with sharp eyes and said in a deep voice, "Ulda, I will make proper considerations and arrangements for this matter. What you need to do now is to wholeheartedly assist the eldest prince in governing the country well, and you must not have any improper thoughts."

Urda's heart tightened, and he quickly bowed again, saying firmly, "Your subject is only thinking of the country and has no other intentions. Father, please understand."

The Wolf King nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "You may step down."

Ulda obediently replied, "Yes."

The Wolf King watched Urda's departing figure silently, a hint of worry in his expression. After a moment, he turned to Dorji beside him and said slowly, "Dorji, it seems that I can't hide my illness for much longer."

The Wolf King's voice sounded slightly tired, and his words carried a deep sense of helplessness.

Upon hearing this, Dorji's face showed worry. He quickly stepped forward and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, your health is of utmost importance. The Canglang Kingdom cannot be without your leadership."

Dorji's eyes were full of concern; he knew how important the Wolf King was to the country.

The Wolf King sighed softly, waved his hand gently, and said, "How could I not know the importance of health?"

Dorji frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Your Majesty, why don't we openly recruit renowned doctors? That way, someone might be more skilled than me, and your illness might have a glimmer of hope."

The Wolf King shook his head and said, "This matter must not be publicized. Once outsiders know that I am seriously ill, it will definitely attract the covetousness of various forces. We must act cautiously, stabilize the situation first, and then make plans."

Dorji could only nod slightly in resignation and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Looking at the loyal Dorji before him, the Wolf King felt a slight sense of comfort.

However, he was also well aware that the crisis they faced was difficult to resolve. Although the eldest prince was quite talented, he was not well-received by the crowd.

Although the second prince was capable, his character determined that he could not lead the Canglang Kingdom to prosperity.

The Wolf King frowned, lost in deep thought. At this crucial moment, he realized that perhaps it was time to take some necessary measures against the Second Prince.

......

From the Wolf King's reply, the second prince, Ulda, clearly sensed that this matter was anything but ordinary. The Wolf King's words echoed in his mind, and his doubts grew ever stronger.

As he walked along, lost in thought, he suddenly bumped into someone. He was about to yell at whoever it was that was the blind bastard.

But when he looked up, he discovered that the person was the newly arrived princess of the Great Chu. Now this princess had been made the Chu Consort by the Canglang King. A glint flashed across Wuerda's face, and he quickly reached out to help the Chu Consort up, his expression full of apology and respect.

Lin Jingyao had actually spotted the Second Prince from a distance. Her gaze was fixed on his strong physique, and a strange thought arose in her mind. His tall and imposing figure seemed to possess a unique charm, making her heart beat slightly faster.

Urda said respectfully, "Greetings, Consort Chu. I apologize for my earlier offense."

Lin Jingyao smiled slightly and replied, "Greetings, Second Prince. I wonder what you're thinking about, so engrossed that you're not even looking where you're going?"

Ulda sighed softly and said, "I am deeply worried upon hearing the news of the eldest prince's failed mission. I wonder if someone has framed him, so I implore my father to entrust me with the task of investigating this matter. I only wish to find out the truth for my brother and eliminate the hidden dangers for the country."