Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Su Lianxue quietly kept Chu Mohan company in the study, the surrounding atmosphere filled with tranquility and warmth. She gently turned the pages of a travelogue, its yellowed pages seemingly carrying countless stories and dreams.

In her previous life, she had always longed to travel to different places, to appreciate the breathtaking scenery, and to experience different customs and cultures.

However, this era imposed too many constraints on women, so those beautiful aspirations could only remain in their hearts.

Now that the general was by her side, she truly felt content. Her gaze slowly shifted from the travelogue to Chu Mohan, who was handling official business. His focused expression and resolute features made her heart race involuntarily. The love in his eyes flowed like a gentle stream, impossible to contain. To have such a strong, powerful, and incredibly gentle man—just thinking about it made her feel wonderful.

Chu Mohan keenly sensed her intense gaze, so he looked up and met her eyes. His gaze was full of tenderness and doting, as if it could melt her heart. He said softly, "If you're sleepy, I'll carry you back to rest."

Su Lianxue quickly shook her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, and said, "General, I'm not sleepy. You go about your business, I'll stay here with you."

She didn't want to miss a single moment with him. The general didn't spend much time in the mansion, and she didn't want to lie in bed all day; that would be so boring.

She asked, "General, did you put on my knee pads?" Chu Mohan smiled slightly, a smile as warm as the sun. He lifted his outer robe to show her the knee pads and teased, "How could I dare disobey Miss Su's orders?"

Su Lianxue playfully scolded, "You're so cheeky." But seeing the knee pads, she was still very happy; they were a sign of his care and love for her.

At this moment, Granny Zhang knocked on the door and came in, bringing a bowl of steaming soup. She said, "Miss, please drink this bowl of bone broth."

Su Lianxue said, "Okay, put it down first, let it cool down a bit before I drink it." Chu Mohan frowned upon hearing this; his concern for her was always so meticulous. He said, "Go down." Then he stood up and went to Su Lianxue's side, pulling her into his arms without saying a word.

His embrace was warm and firm, making her feel incredibly safe. He slowly picked up the bowl, gently blowing on it as he tenderly fed it to Su Lianxue. Su Lianxue initially refused, saying, "General, you go about your business, I can drink it myself."

But Chu Mohan completely ignored her protests; his eyes were filled with unwavering determination. Helpless, Su Lianxue could only slowly finish the bowl of soup.

After finishing her soup, Su Lianxue started talking to Chu Mohan about the people who would serve her. She said, "General, the people on the list are all very good, especially Ling Lin's sister, who is smart and capable. I've also been assigned to serve her by my side."

Chu Mohan said, "As long as it's comfortable to use, that's fine. You don't have to worry about the ones that aren't comfortable."

Su Lianxue nodded, then added, "By the way, General, Granny Zhang mentioned that He Qin from the back courtyard wants to serve you. I haven't agreed yet, since she's your person, and I'm afraid it wouldn't be right."

Chu Mohan tapped her forehead and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you jealous?" Su Lianxue immediately cried out in pain and hurriedly said, "No, I just have to ask you."

Chu Mohan said, "You can do whatever you want with the women in the backyard. You'll be the mistress of the house from now on. If they disobey, have Steward Ding beat them."

Su Lianxue was speechless. How could he do this? However, she was used to it. The general was always so domineering when it came to these things, which made people feel helpless, but at the same time, it made her feel his exclusive affection for her.

"General, who gave you Miss He Qin?" Su Lianxue couldn't help but ask.

Chu Mohan said, "You can use this person, however you like. Her past is pitiful; you can let her tell you about it herself when you have the chance." He really couldn't be bothered to waste time on women.

"The General's Mansion does not support useless people, so you can use whatever you want. Don't worry about so much. You are the only one in my heart."

Although Su Lianxue had heard the general say such sweet words many times, she never felt she could get enough of them. Each time she heard them, her heart warmed, as if a warm current flowed through her. She looked at him, her eyes filled with deep affection and dependence. Since the general had said so, she thought she might as well meet He Qin if the opportunity arose.

The night was deep, and the inky darkness enveloped the earth like a giant velvet curtain. Su Lianxue had fallen asleep sometime earlier, and Chu Mohan carefully carried her back into the house, his movements as gentle as if he were cherishing a precious treasure.

After settling Su Lianxue in, he quietly instructed those around him to take good care of her, his tone full of concern and authority.

He then slowly walked out of the room and looked up at the roof. He saw Zhou Qi and Feng Zhi still drinking on the roof. He glanced at them silently, without saying a word. His deep gaze seemed to hold a complex mix of emotions—a hint of helplessness, and a touch of understanding. After all, everyone has their own way of coping with emotions.

Back in the study, a serious atmosphere filled the quiet space. Chu Mohan summoned Changfeng, his voice steady and powerful: "Changfeng, have the Dark Guards send men to protect Miss in secret. There must be no mistakes." Changfeng respectfully accepted the order and left, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Chu Mohan said to Ling Lin beside him, "According to the news sent by our spies recently, the Canglang King of Canglang Kingdom may really be ill. In that case, we must keep a close eye on their movements and not miss any clues. When the time is right, it will be time for us to take action."

Ling Lin nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, General. Part of our forces have already entered the Canglang Kingdom and are ready to await your orders at any time."

Chu Mohan nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Go and summon the strategists." Ling Lin accepted the order and quickly turned to carry out the mission.

In the study, Chu Mohan stood alone, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. He was planning for the upcoming situation and thinking about how to take advantage of the old wolf king's illness.

The emperor must have already reviewed the memorial he submitted. He also wrote a secret letter to his people in the capital, requesting that his memorial be processed as soon as possible at the appropriate time, and also mentioning that he would soon return to the capital.