Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

The general's arrival instantly threw the entire Chen residence into a flurry of activity.

Upon learning the news, Madam Chen immediately instructed the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous meal to properly entertain the general.

However, Chen Zhi stopped most of the food. He only sent some meat and wine, and said to Madam Chen, "Mother, the general said to keep everything simple and just take good care of Miss Su."

Chen Zhi was the eldest son of General Chen, and he bore the important responsibility of protecting the safety of Mofang City. Madam Chen looked at her eldest son, and although she was unwilling, she could only do as he instructed.

As the eldest son in the family, Chen Zhi was always steady and reliable in his work, which is why he was deeply trusted by General Chu Mohan. General Chen was stationed in the military camp outside the city for many years, so naturally all the affairs of the family were handled by Chen Zhi, the eldest son.

Today, because Miss Su came to visit, Chen Zhi took the time to rest at home so that he could properly deal with any possible situations.

So when Chen Zhi heard that Miss Su and the others wanted to go archery, he instructed his servants to clear the appropriate area in advance and carefully prepared some light bows and arrows suitable for women.

Later, upon hearing that General Chu Mohan was coming to visit, Chen Zhi hurriedly went to greet him. He knew that the general did not usually come to the mansion easily, and his visit today must be because of Miss Su.

"Greetings, General." "Where are they?" Chu Mohan asked immediately.

So Chen Zhi led the general to the archery range, where he stopped a long way off, which led to the scene described earlier.

Chen Zhi watched the general instructing others and couldn't help but smile. Ling Lin was already used to this other side of the general in front of the young lady, so she didn't change at all.

After the general returned, they hurriedly led him to the study and sent someone to summon Vice General Zhang Fu as well.

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After the general left, Su Lianxue obediently stopped shooting arrows. The atmosphere among the others also changed drastically due to the general's sudden arrival.

In the legends, the general was portrayed as ruthless and awe-inspiring on the battlefield. It was for this reason that he earned the prestigious title of "Iron-Blooded General." However, what they witnessed today was completely different from what they had imagined.

Bai Ruoqian, Liu Yun, Chen Yi, and Dong Wan were not particularly enthusiastic about archery, so they sat aside to keep Miss Su company.

Meanwhile, only Madam Yin, Chen Hui, Lin Qiao'er, Li Yao, and Wang Wan'er remained enthusiastically playing archery on the field. They played to their hearts' content for quite a while, until they were all exhausted and covered in sweat, at which point they stopped playing.

After drinking the tea, Chen Yao couldn't help but sigh, "It's a pity I can't ride a horse today. If you have time another day, why not come to my house? My family's horse farm is very large."

Wang Wan'er happily replied, "Sure." In Mofang City, Wang Wan'er was an only child, so Wang Jingnian doted on her immensely. Because of this, she had a rather lively personality. Why would she refuse something fun?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao quickly replied, "Our young lady needs to ask the general first before she can know if she can go." After all, the young lady is traveling and safety needs to be considered, so she cannot give a hasty answer.

Su Lianxue must have known this too, so she nodded gently.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yao thought to herself: Seeing how much the general dotes on the young lady, does he not even have the freedom to visit other people's homes? Perhaps this is just an excuse. However, she still said aloud, "Of course not."

Chen Yi looked at Chen Yao and said, "Okay, when you've confirmed the time, send us the invitation. As for Miss Su, we'll wait for her news later."

Bai Ruoqian and Liu Yun remained silent, because unlike others, they were not so free and unrestrained.

The others didn't say they wouldn't go either; they just wanted to see if Miss Su would go, because there was no point in going if Miss Su wasn't going.

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As for food, Madam Chen was very mindful of Miss Su's preferences and specially sent someone to prepare fresh fish and shrimp.

Mrs. Chen had previously taken the opportunity to inquire, and it turned out that Miss Su preferred these seafood dishes to barbecue. Regarding cooking methods, Mrs. Chen even meticulously consulted with those close to Miss Su. She learned that Miss Su liked to boil the shrimp in plain water and then enjoy them with a dipping sauce.

So, the table was laden with a sumptuous feast. Among them was the local specialty, roasted mutton, its golden-brown color and enticing aroma making one's mouth water;

There are also fresh and tender boiled prawns and steamed fish, etc...

Seeing this table of mouthwatering food, everyone involuntarily stopped what they were doing and stared intently at the delicious dishes.

Bai Ruoqian and Liu Yun, in particular, rarely received love from their families and always ate very simply.

However, out of consideration for their image, they tried hard to suppress their inner desires and put on a calm demeanor. Bai Ruoqian lowered her eyes slightly, secretly swallowed, and clasped her hands tightly in front of her, trying hard to suppress the urge to immediately devour the food.

Liu Yun gently bit her lip, her eyes glancing at the delicious food from time to time. She secretly marveled at the abundance of dishes she had never seen before, but dared not show any excessive eagerness.

They knew they couldn't lose their composure on such an occasion, so despite their deep longing to taste the delicious food, they could only try their best to behave in a dignified and proper manner.

Wang Wan'er tilted her head slightly, looked at Miss Su, and asked, "Miss Su, did you invent this dish? I've never seen it in Mofang City before."

As she spoke, her fingers gently twirled the hem of her dress, revealing her curiosity. Lin Qiao'er and Li Yao also quickly looked at Miss Su, as they had never seen anything like it before.

Lin Qiao'er frowned slightly, thinking to herself, "This is a really novel approach. Miss Su is quite the creative person." Li Yao clasped her hands in front of her, awaiting Miss Su's reply.

Su Lianxue couldn't help but say, "Yes, boiling shrimp in plain water like this preserves the shrimp's natural flavor, and then adding sauce will make it even more delicious. You guys should try it."

She smiled and looked at everyone. This dish was taught to her by her grandfather when he was still alive. She stared at the dish, lost in thought.

At the Chen residence, there were few restrictions, and the young ladies and ladies couldn't help but drink a little more wine.

Even Bai Ruoqian and Liu Yun were infected by the joyful atmosphere, their faces flushing. Bai Ruoqian held her wine glass, a warm feeling welling up inside her; she had never experienced such a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere before. Liu Yun took a small sip of wine, a shy smile appearing on her face.

Su Lianxue also ate and drank to her heart's content, her face flushed.

Seeing everyone's joyful expressions, she felt a surge of happiness. Just as she was about to drink more, Xiao Tao quickly stopped her.

After all, drinking too much will cause a headache the next day. Although the general won't do anything to Miss Su, those who serve her might find it difficult to bear.