Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Chu Mohan changed the subject at the right moment, saying, "Since you've made this so lively, could you also invite us to join in the fun?"

Upon hearing this, Su Lianxue was overjoyed and said, "It would be wonderful if you all came together. You can take care of the male guests, and I'll take care of the female guests."

Chu Mohan gazed quietly at the vibrant Su Lianxue before him, his eyes filled with doting affection. Her smile was like the warm spring sun, gentle and radiant, deeply imprinted in his heart.

He loved her smile, loved seeing her happy, and sincerely hoped she would be happy forever. This wonderful feeling was something he had never experienced before. Now, his heart and soul were filled with nothing but her.

Just then, Granny Zhang gently knocked on the door. She carefully carried in a bowl of bone broth and said softly, "Miss, it's time for your soup."

Su Lianxue turned her head slightly, gently cupped her face, and looked at Zhang Mama. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart, Zhang Mama was truly dedicated and hardworking.

The military doctor said the soup was good for the body, so Granny Zhang brought it over every day without fail. To be honest, Su Lianxue felt like she was going to vomit from drinking it.

However, when her gaze turned to Chu Mohan beside her, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind. The general should also nourish his body. So she said, "I drink it every day, General, you should drink some too."

"Don't be ridiculous." Chu Mohan's face showed a wry smile upon hearing this. In his opinion, the soup wasn't anything unpalatable; it was just a small bowl.

Every time she wanted soup, she would find some excuse. Granny Zhang quickly added, "Miss, now is the time for you to nourish your body."

The general nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Go down." Then, he picked up the bowl, preparing to feed her the soup.

Su Lianxue, however, was one step ahead of him. She took the bowl from the general's hand, tilted her head back, and drank it all in one gulp. She thought to herself: Forget it. The general always feeds me soup in tiny sips; it's torture for me.

"Drink slowly, be careful not to choke." Chu Mohan looked at Su Lianxue with concern. In his heart, Su Lianxue was like a fragile doll; even the slightest movement could hurt her.

After Su Lianxue finished her soup, a little soup remained at the corner of her mouth. She smiled shyly. Chu Mohan gently reached out and wiped the soup from her lips with his thumb, his eyes full of love.

"Slow down, don't you know your own body?" Chu Mohan said softly. Su Lianxue blushed and lowered her head, unsure how to respond. A warm yet ambiguous atmosphere filled the room.

After a while, Su Lianxue broke the silence: "General, how long will you stay in the manor? Will you be there for the banquet?"

"There are still some matters to attend to, so I'll be staying for a few more days." Su Lianxue was very happy to hear this.

At that moment, a steady knock came from outside, followed by Ling Lin's respectful voice: "General, Deputy General Chen requests an audience."

"Okay, I'll be right there." After Chu Mohan responded, he instructed Zhou Qi, who was guarding outside the door, "Take Miss back to her room."

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"General, the Second Prince of Canglang Kingdom has sent a letter through someone." As he spoke, Deputy General Chen respectfully handed over a sealed letter.

Upon hearing this, Chu Mohan's expression hardened. He quickly took the letter, opened it, and began to read it intently. After a moment, he sneered, "This Urda really has a good plan." With that, he handed the letter to Ling Lin beside him.

Ling Lin took the letter, examined it carefully, and said, "General, judging from this letter, the second prince of Canglang Kingdom actually intends for us to help him seize the throne. Look at the tone of the letter, it is extremely sincere. If one does not know him, it would be easy to be deceived by him."

"Speaking of the second prince of the Canglang Kingdom, he is simply arrogant to the extreme. He has always acted arrogantly and domineeringly, looking down on everyone, as if the whole world should be under his control."

"Whether facing court officials or foreign envoys, he always acted arrogantly and haughtily. He never took anyone seriously and believed that his talent and strategy were unmatched."

"When making decisions, he never listens to the opinions of others, acts unilaterally, and acts solely based on his own preferences and judgment. His desire for power is like a raging fire that never goes out, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals."

At this moment, Deputy General Chen chimed in, "That's right. He often spouts wild words, claiming he will conquer our Great Chu. Being untrustworthy is his consistent style and has become synonymous with him."

"He can easily make promises, only to forget them as soon as he turns his back. Having dealt with the people of Canglang Kingdom for so long, we are quite familiar with these aspects of his character."

"General, what should we do?" After reading the letter, General Chen looked at Chu Mohan, awaiting his decision.

Chu Mohan frowned slightly, tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and after thinking quietly for a while, said, "Go back to the military camp and keep a close watch on all the key roads of Canglang Kingdom. Do not let a single person escape."

"Then have the Tiger Legion on standby at any time. This second prince is best at saying one thing to people and another behind their backs, so we must be careful to guard against him."

Deputy General Chen accepted the order and left. Afterwards, Chu Mohan said to Ling Lin, "Send out more spies, and maintain constant contact with the people lurking inside. Report any movements immediately."

"Yes." Ling Lin accepted the order and quickly turned to leave.

Chu Mohan gazed silently at the sky outside, lost in deep thought. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes, a bright light shining within them, as if he already had a solution.

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"What games do you usually like to play?" Su Lianxue asked Zhou Qi, Xiaomei, and Xiaotao, thinking that since they had spent more time in this place, they would also have their own hobbies.

Xiaomei, being a lively person, immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Miss, we can also ride horses and shoot arrows, just as well as the men!"

Upon hearing this, Su Lianxue asked, "You can do that too?" "Of course I can."

Su Lianyan couldn't help but show an envious look, so she looked at Zhou Qi and said, "When I recover from my injuries, I'll ask the general to give me a horse too. Then, Sister Zhou, can you teach me how to ride a horse and shoot arrows?"

“As long as the general agrees, there’s no problem.” Zhou Qi said, not daring to agree casually, looking at this delicate young lady. “When it comes to archery, there is no one more skilled than the general.”