Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

However, Xue Huai was still happy inside. He had come here to make a name for himself, not to live a life of leisure as a pampered young master. Although life was tough, he was content with it.

Mo Xiong was extremely friendly to him, and now he always took him on missions. Xue Huai slightly raised his chin, his eyes filled with determination, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists, secretly thinking that he must make a name for himself.

"General, how is Miss's injury?" Xue Huai felt truly guilty about his mistress's injury. As he spoke, Xue Huai lowered his head slightly, a look of worry on his face, and his hands nervously rubbed together.

Chu Mohan did not answer his question, but said, "Young Master Xue, your martial arts have improved greatly. Would you like me to spar with you?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Huai hurriedly waved his hand, a look of fear on his face. He unconsciously took two steps back. He was joking, but the hardships he had endured these past few days had made him deeply aware of the general's strictness. How could he dare to compete with the general now, unless he didn't want to die?

However, Xue Huai was always a man of few words. Even after being treated this way, he still held the general in high esteem and sincerely wanted to follow him. Xue Huai straightened his back, his eyes shining with reverence, nodded slightly, and secretly vowed to follow the general faithfully.

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Inside the General's Mansion, Miss Su was meeting with two young ladies from the Chen family and Wan'er.

Miss Su wore a light purple silk dress embroidered with delicate orchids, and a white ribbon tied around her waist, which accentuated her graceful figure.

Her hair was styled in an exquisite cloud-like bun, adorned with a gold hairpin inlaid with purple gemstones, from which several strands of pearl tassels dangled, swaying gently with her movements, exuding elegance and nobility.

Chen Yi, the eldest daughter of the Chen family, wore a light blue cotton dress with pink peach blossoms embroidered on the hem, looking fresh and elegant. Chen Hui, the second daughter of the Chen family, wore a light yellow cotton dress with cute little rabbits embroidered on the hem, looking lively and playful. Her hair was styled in two round buns tied with colorful ribbons, making her look like a little fairy in spring.

Wan'er wore a light green dress with delicate embroidery on the cuffs and collar. Her hair was styled into two cute buns, adorned with a few small flowers. A pink ribbon was tied around her waist, making her look even more charming and adorable.

Several people sat together, chatting happily, their laughter echoing in the air, adding a warm atmosphere to the mansion.

At this moment, Granny Zhang gently lifted the door and slowly walked in. Looking up, she saw the young girls chatting and laughing together, their joyful scene as radiant as spring flowers in bloom. Granny Zhang couldn't help but be infected by their happiness, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Next, she carefully served them some exquisite pastries called "Hibiscus Pastries," which had a crispy outer crust and a delicate, sweet filling. They were made by the cooks of the General's Mansion.

It is said that to make it, you need to use the best flour and fresh eggs, knead them into a smooth dough, roll them into thin sheets, wrap them with a filling made of sugar, osmanthus and red bean paste, and bake them in a box until they turn golden brown. They are very delicious.

When Chen Hui, the second daughter of the Chen family, saw these beautiful pastries, her eyes widened instantly, as if she had been bewitched.

Her gaze was fixed intently on the pastries, like a starving animal spotting its delicious prey. The next moment, she eagerly reached out her hand, her impatient manner making everyone burst into laughter.

She quickly picked up a piece of "Hibiscus Pastry" and put it in her mouth. The moment the deliciousness of the pastry blossomed on her tongue, her eyes narrowed slightly, a look of intoxication appeared on her face, and her mouth moved slightly involuntarily, making a soft chewing sound.

Seeing her younger sister's unseemly behavior, Chen Yi, the eldest daughter of the Chen family, frowned slightly and said softly, "Slow down, slow down, no one's going to argue with you." Although her words contained a hint of reproach, they were also full of love for her younger sister.

Seeing Chen Hui's adorable appearance, Su Lianxue couldn't help but reach out her slender hand, take a small "Hibiscus Pastry," and gently offer it to Chen Hui. Upon seeing this, Chen Hui's face showed a slightly embarrassed expression.

Su Lianxue smiled and said, "It's alright, there's more. If you like it, just keep eating. There's no need to be so reserved here." Her voice was like a clear spring, melodious and pleasant to the ear.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hui reached out and took it, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Miss."

At this moment, Wan'er was also attracted by the delicious snacks and reached out to take some, but accidentally bumped into Chen Hui's hand. Chen Hui pretended to be angry and said, "Hey, what are you doing?" Wan'er playfully stuck out her tongue and said, "Who can blame me when these snacks are so delicious?" The group immediately burst into laughter.

For a while, the group laughed and joked around for a bit because of the snacks. Xiao Tao and Xiao Mei watched from the side, and couldn't help but feel extremely happy.

They thought to themselves, it was rare to see such a lively side to their young lady. Indeed, playing with peers made things much happier. The General's mansion was now filled with youthful energy and a joyful atmosphere.

After seeing everyone off, Su Lianxue couldn't sleep at all. She sat there, and for some reason, she suddenly thought of the general, wondering what he was doing at that moment.

After spacing out for a while, she told the maid beside her to go and rest, and then picked up a medical book to read.

Before they knew it, He Qin gently reminded them, "Miss, it's late, you should rest."

Su Lianxue rubbed her eyes, got up and went to the window. She looked at the sky and casually asked, "He Qin, have you ever been to the capital?"

He Qin was silent for a moment before replying, "I've been there." Su Lianxue immediately became interested and asked, "Then how did you end up in Mofang City?"

Upon hearing this, He Qin's face instantly turned extremely pale. She remained silent, staring blankly at a certain spot, offering no response for a long time.

Seeing this, Su Lianxue stopped asking questions. She knew in her heart that everyone had their own unspeakable past, just like herself, and there were some things she really didn't know where to begin.

So Su Lianxue said, "Go and get some hot water, I'm sleepy too."

Afterwards, He Qin left the room and brought in hot water. After helping her mistress with her washing and dressing, He Qin said softly, "Miss, it's not that I'm unwilling to talk about it, but I really don't know where to begin with what happened before. Please believe me, Miss, that I truly want to serve you."

Su Lianxue replied, "It's late, go to sleep. Everyone has a past. You can talk about it when you want to, or you can talk about it when you don't. No one will force you to, so don't overthink it." Just like herself, she murmured softly before falling asleep.