Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

"General, that Tuoya has confessed." Wang Jingnian reported to Chu Mohan.

"Oh? Tell me about it," Chu Mohan replied.

Afterwards, Wang Jingnian recounted the situation that Tuoya had described to the general in detail. Chu Mohan fell into deep thought after listening, but he keenly grasped a key point: the Wolf King seemed to be unwell.

So Chu Mohan summoned Changfeng and ordered, "Have our spies in the Canglang Kingdom investigate thoroughly." Changfeng accepted the order and left.

Chu Mohan paced back and forth in his tent, pondering Toya's testimony and the various unpredictable changes that the Wolf King's health condition might bring. Perhaps this was an opportunity to return to the capital.

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Due to the series of major events that have recently occurred in Mofang City, the news of Su Lianxue's fright has spread throughout the city as if it had grown wings.

The local officials and wealthy merchants in the city all wanted to seize this opportunity to curry favor with the General's Mansion. So, they all sent their carefully prepared visiting cards to the General's Mansion.

After all, in the past, only the general had guarded this desert city alone. The general was known for his serious and stern demeanor. His imposing face and decisive style of doing things made many people fear him and find it impossible to find a suitable opportunity to get close to or befriend him.

Now, the general has a fiancée, and this woman will surely become his wife in the future. Moreover, given the general's status and power, she may even become a princess, or attain even greater honors.

When Su Lianxue learned that numerous visiting cards had been sent, she looked at the visiting cards that the officials kept presenting to her with great surprise.

In no time, the visiting cards piled up like a mountain. Su Lianxue looked at the mountain of visiting cards and suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

She fell into deep thought, truly unsure of the best course of action. After all, these people had come out of genuine concern, and directly refusing them would seem cold and insensitive.

However, it's impossible to meet with everyone individually; striking the right balance is truly difficult. After much thought, Su Lianxue realized she really needed to consult the general about this matter.

So Su Lianxue said to Steward Ding, "Steward Ding, do you know if the General is at the manor today? If he is, please ask him if he is free."

Butler Ding replied, "Miss, the General is currently at the residence. If you need anything, you can go directly to the study to find him."

Afterwards, Su Lianxue instructed Xiao Tao and Steward Ding to bring the visiting cards and go together to the outside of the general's study.

The general's study was divided into an inner study and an outer study. At this moment, the general was conversing with his advisors in the outer study.

The young pageboy Zhuo Yang pushed open the door and reported, "General, Miss Su is outside. She says she needs to see you."

The general said to Zhuo Yang, "It's cold outside. Take her to the inner study to wait for me. Remember to burn plenty of charcoal, as the young lady is sensitive to the cold."

Zhuo Yang replied, "Yes."

Upon seeing Miss Su, the advisors all rose and bowed to her.

Su Lianxue slowly returned the greetings to everyone, then followed the young page into the inner study. Waiting...

After Miss Su entered the inner study, the strategists sat down again. At this moment, Dong Xianzhi said, "General, may my wife come in and pay her respects to Miss Su?"

The general replied, "We haven't gotten married yet, but there will be plenty of time after the wedding. Right now, the main thing is for her to recover her health; seeing too many people can be too stressful."

Dong Xianzhi replied, "Yes."

After settling Su Lianxue in, the pageboys Zhuoyang and Xiaotao withdrew according to custom.

Generally speaking, the study is a confidential place, and ordinary people should not stay there for long without the general's permission. After all, it contains many intelligence documents and such, which should not be easily seen by others.

Su Lianxue waited quietly alone for the general in the inner study. While idly sitting and feeling bored, she began to look around the study.

There was a bed in the inner study, which should be the general's resting place. However, since she was now living in the general's bedroom, the general had to make do with the study.

The bookshelves were filled with all sorts of books. Su Lianxue slowly rose and walked to the bookshelves. The general was indeed very learned; the bookshelves were filled with numerous military books, and judging from their quality, they were clearly frequently consulted by the general.

Su Lianxue unconsciously picked up a book and slowly began to read it. The book contained many annotations by the general, covering topics such as terrain and combat. Before she knew it, Su Lianxue was completely absorbed in it.

"What, you're also interested in these books?" Suddenly, the general's voice rang in my ears.

Su Lianxue was startled to realize that the general had arrived beside her and quickly bowed to him. Su Lianxue asked, "General, are you finished with your work?" The general replied, "Yes."

Chu Mohan grasped Su Lianxue's hand holding the book, pulled her into his arms, rested his face on her shoulder, and declared domineeringly, "My future wife, what business do you have with this general?"

The warm breath brushed against Su Lianxue's neck, and she felt an intense tickle. She laughed and tried to dodge, but how could she break free from the general's strong embrace? She could only beg for mercy repeatedly.

After the two played around for a while, Chu Mohan finally let go of Su Lianxue.

Su Lianxue then got down to business: "General, after you said I was your fiancée, and then I heard that I was frightened, so many invitations have been flying in like snowflakes. I really don't know what to do. If I don't see them all, it doesn't feel right, since they are other people's wishes; but seeing them all doesn't seem good either."

Chu Mohan casually picked up the visiting card on the table, glanced at it, and sneered, "Hmph, even such a lowly official dares to send a visiting card, he really doesn't know his own limitations."

He then looked through the other visiting cards, and then picked out some and said to Su Lianxue, "These people are acceptable to associate with. They are all trusted men of this general, so it's fine for you to be close to their families. As for the others, you don't need to pay them any attention. After our wedding, you can sit in the main seat and receive their greetings. Not just anyone can come to see you."

Su Lianxue replied, "I will listen to the general. But is there anything I should pay special attention to when dealing with these people?"

Chu Mohan looked at Su Lianxue with an air of domineering arrogance and said, "No need. If you feel comfortable, then befriend her; if not, simply ignore her. In this world, I, the general, call the shots."

Su Lianxue looked at Chu Mohan helplessly, not knowing what to say, and could only sigh, "Being able to marry the general is truly a blessing I have accumulated over several lifetimes. Here, I can actually be so majestic. But general, if there is anyone you particularly need to win over, you can tell me, and I can also try to find someone for you."

"Alright, then it's all up to my future wife." Chu Mohan couldn't help but laugh out loud, thinking to himself: With your kind nature, unless you're really provoked, how can you possibly act so arrogantly with your gentle appearance?