Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 2302 Control Her

In the next few days, whether it was the Duke's Mansion, the Marquis' Mansion, or the military camps and dungeons of the Shen family army, everything was calm and peaceful, and no accidents occurred.

The soldiers of the Shen family army rested for a few days, recovered and returned to normal, and once again engaged in rounds of training.

Shen Haolin, Shen Cha and Xue Ruitian had to report to the camp almost every day. Sometimes they stayed for half a day and trained with everyone, and sometimes they stayed for a whole day and practiced new formations with the main generals, deputy generals and lieutenant generals of each camp in order to deal with the battle that was about to begin.

Although they may not necessarily use them, they must be prepared, because they are facing their old rival. If they still use the old formations, lineups and playing styles, they will easily be targeted by their opponent.

In addition to going to the camp, Shen Cha also often visited the Wuding Marquis Mansion next door. Because he had to decipher the sea charts, the Third Master almost lived in the Marquis Mansion all the time and basically never went back to the post house. Over time, Xiao Fengqi and Qi Zhifeng also went from occasionally staying the night there to frequently staying there. Now, only the accompanying attendants lived in the post house, and the three of them had settled down in the Marquis Mansion.

Everyone was happy to see such a change. The Third Master was old, and it was troublesome for him to travel back and forth from the post house to the Marquis' Mansion every day. It would be better for him to settle down there and make Shen Cha and Jin Miaomiao feel at ease.

As for Xiao Fengqi and Qi Zhifeng, they were not very worried. Whether it was the Marquis' Mansion or the Duke's Mansion, there were dozens of people, both open and hidden. Some they could see and some they could not see at all. As long as they made any unusual movements, they would be discovered. Therefore, there was no need to worry that they would do anything tricky.

Because these three people decided to stay in the Marquis' Mansion, Xue Ruitian, as the owner of the Mansion, had to do a good job of entertaining them. He arranged an independent and quiet courtyard for them. This courtyard was across the distance from the large courtyard where Madam Ning and her family of four lived. Although it was not very close and it took a cup of tea to walk there, if something really happened, they could take care of each other. At least the butler Xue Mu would not have to run to several places.

Xue Ruitian thought that since the Third Master and his family had already moved in, he might as well hold a family dinner in the Marquis' Mansion. Everyone had been busy for so many years and had worked very hard, so they should replenish their energy.

It just so happens that we haven't come up with a complete plan on how to make the last layer of this nautical chart. So, we can take this opportunity to take a break and clear our minds. Who knows, we may be able to come up with a good solution.

When they heard that there was going to be a family dinner, Song Qiyun, Xia Jiu and Shen Jiu were very happy at first, as they could have a delicious meal. However, when they heard that most of the people at the dinner would be elders, they declined politely. A family dinner with too many elders was not suitable for them, and it was better for them to stay in the camp honestly.

However, although they did not come to the family dinner, he did not forget to tell Mr. Mo to prepare several tables of identical meals for them, and also prepare some side dishes to be sent to the camp to serve as extra food for the soldiers.

"These guys!" Xue Ruitian sighed softly and said to Mo Lao, "Just do as they say, prepare a few tables for them like we did, and then stew or roast some meat and send it to the camp for the soldiers. But there is only one thing, no drinking. If anyone disobeys the order, they will be severely punished."

Mr. Mo responded and left with the prepared menu.

The family dinner is in the evening, but because there are so many dishes and he needs to cater to the guests’ tastes, he needs to start preparing during the day to ensure everything goes well.

"Let's go. We have nothing to do today. How about we go back to the mansion early and accompany them?"

"Okay, I have something to discuss with Xiao Fengqi." Shen Haolin glanced at Shen Cha and sighed softly, "You've been searching the small warehouse for so many days but haven't found any clues. Why don't we go ask Xiao Fengqi how the two of them first came to Linhuang Prefecture and how much capital they have? We'll know after asking."

Shen Cha thought about it and nodded slightly. It was true that the gains in the past two days were very small. It would be better to ask Xiao Fengqi directly. He should know something from interrogating his own clansmen.

When they arrived at the Marquis' Mansion, they unexpectedly saw the Third Master and Old Madam Ning having a very pleasant conversation. Xiao Fengqi, Qi Zhifeng and Ning Cheng were sitting a little further away, eating melon seeds and drinking tea.

"Duke, Marquis, General!" Old Madam Ning was the first to see the group of people. She stood up and saluted them. Ning Cheng also quickly saluted.

"Madam, please take a seat!" Shen Cha smiled and asked Merlin to hold Madam Ning. "Today is a family dinner, so there's no need to be so formal." She looked at the Third Master and bowed slightly. She nodded slightly to Xiao Fengqi and Qi Zhifeng who had stood up, and turned her gaze to the Third Master again. "My master and the others will be here later."

"Hmm!" The third master looked at Shen Cha, waved at her, and asked her to sit next to him.

Jin Miaomiao understood what was going on when she saw this. She quickly put the medicine pillow over and winked at Shen Cha.

Shen Cha obediently stretched out her right hand and placed it on the medicine pillow, looking at the Third Master who was checking her pulse. She didn't know why, but she felt inexplicably guilty.

"Another one."

The third master raised his eyelids and glanced at Shen Cha, smiled helplessly, and continued to examine her other hand.

"That's enough!" He shook his head gently. "From your expression, you should know exactly what I'm going to say, right?"

"I know." Shen Cha touched his nose embarrassedly, "I really didn't get enough rest these days. I didn't find what I wanted to find, so I was a little anxious."

"It's good that you know." The Third Master looked at Shen Cha, "You know, this year is very critical. If you can get through it, it's over. If you can't, all the previous years will be in vain. Don't mention my senior brother's hard work, our hard work, he..." He raised his chin towards Shen Haolin, "Just think about him, how sad and distressed he would be, right?"

Shen Cha looked at Shen Haolin, smiled embarrassedly, and nodded to the Third Master.

"All I know is that I was a little impatient this time, but I won't do that next time."

"Uncle, do you need to adjust the prescription?"

"No need. A few days of good sleep is better than any medicine." The Third Master glanced at Shen Haolin and said, "You, don't always spoil her. If she doesn't listen, you should show your attitude and teach this disobedient girl a lesson."

"it is good!"

Shen Cha knew he was in the wrong, so he could only smile and keep silent.

Qi Zhifeng and Xiao Fengqi looked at each other and smiled helplessly. It was not often that they saw Shen Cha like this. This was the second time they had seen her, the last time being in Linhuang Prefecture.

"There are not many people in this world who can render our great general speechless, and my uncle is definitely one of them."

"If she had followed the doctor's orders, I wouldn't have to treat her, would I?"