aren truly possesses some real skills. He explained things clearly and thoroughly to everyone, leaving them all pleased.The village head bellowed to the villagers, “Go pick a basket of fruit and bring...Li Lao Si spun around anxiously, and when he saw the woman get up, he kicked her.

"What are you, I haven't even spoken a word to you! Even if my mother killed me, I wouldn't mind. Why the hell did you come here and stick your nose in other people's business! Get lost, and if you dare interfere again, I'll kick you to death!"

The woman was terrified, clutching her stomach and scrambling away.

At this moment, Master Ye arrived as well. Seeing Jiayin weeping with tears still clinging to her eyelashes, he was also unhappy.

He picked up Jia Yin and coaxed her, "Why is Fu Niu crying Today, I'll let your father rest. Tomorrow, uncle will take you two to the city to play, okay"

Jia Yin glanced at the woman who fled in disarray. She sneered inwardly, but on her face, she still feigned grievance and replied, "Alright, don't bring my father. If he doesn't want me and mother, he likes female demons!"

Young Master Ye looked at Li Lao Si, who was as agitated as an ant on a hot pot, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Okay, we're not taking him!"

Li Lao also glared fiercely at her son and soothed her granddaughter, "Your father is just a fool. We won't bother with him!"

Li Laosi shrank his neck and quickly explained.

"Mother, I truly don't know her. They were rescued from the valley. I regretted it as soon as I met them, they are just a bunch of troublemakers. I haven't spoken to any of them, really! Jiayi and Liu Yang can attest to this!"

Jia Yi and Liu Yang were afraid of getting into trouble, so they nodded frantically. "We didn't say anything, not a word!"

Then Li Lao Tai called them to get in the car, "Go back and tell them not to embarrass yourselves here."

"Oh, I heard my mother," Li Laosi quickly replied, hurriedly moving the books into the car. He helped his mother and was about to carry his daughter when Jia Yin hugged Ye Gongzi's neck and refused to let go.

"I want to sit with Uncle on the big horse!"

Young Master Ye smiled, nodded to Old Fourth Li, then swung himself onto the horse.

The flowers in the distance, resembling moons, were frustrated that their repeated schemes had failed. They took advantage of the opportunity presented by someone approaching to apologize and seized the chance to chat with the marquis.

As a result, before she could even approach, everyone got on the carriages and horses, quickly disappearing.

She glared daggers at Young Master Ye, her eyes practically blazing with fury.

Jiayin could see clearly in Ye Gongzi's arms, so she pulled at Ye Gongzi's collar and whispered, "Uncle, look over there, a female demon is going to eat you!"

Ye Gongzi heard in a daze, turned to look past and frowned.

The dress Hua Ru Yue had specially changed into was already wrinkled like a rag, her long hair disheveled and unkempt. There wasn't a trace of elegance or beauty about her, more like some creature that lurked in the night.

Especially right now, her eyes seemed to be glowing, making them even more lifelike...

Young Master Ye lowered his head and patted Jiayin, "Don't worry, Uncle isn't that delicious!"

Having said that, he reined in his horse and walked beside the carriage, heading straight back to the military camp.

Military camps are restricted areas, and entry is not permitted without authorization, especially for women and children.

Luckily, this year, people from Jiangbei continued to arrive, and they needed temporary housing for a few days. So, on one side of the military camp, some simple grass huts were built.

Old Mrs. Li didn't want to cause trouble for Young Master Ye, so she chose the inn closest to the military camp and stayed there for a day. They would go home as soon as possible after all, their family was still thinking about them.

At this time, the sky had already darkened.

Ye Shan kindled a fire, illuminating the surrounding area.

Ye Gongzi's personal guards went to the Huo Fu camp to get food. Everyone gathered in front of the grass hut and ate and talked together.

The husband's cooking was average, but the ingredients were all purchased according to Miss Ye's instructions. So, on a simple wooden table, there were chickens, fish, vegetables, egg custard and white rice buns, making for a quite abundant meal.

Not only did the bystanders endure it, but Li Lao Si and Jia Yi and Liu Yang ate almost a month's worth of roasted rabbits and dried cakes in the woods. They even rinsed their bamboo containers for pickled vegetables several times with water.

At last, they saw the food and their eyes lit up. They ate with gusto.

Even Li Laotai couldn't bring herself to resent her sons anymore. She kept serving them dishes, even giving Jia Yin half of her egg custard and putting it in her father and brothers' bowls.

Finally having eaten his fill, Li Laosi had the leisure to speak. He told everything – how he'd encountered those women in the mountain valley, how he'd retrieved the hidden books, and how difficult and troublesome the return journey had been. Every word was laced with regret.

Jia Yi and Liu Yang ate while nodding their heads, occasionally chiming in with, "She's even more delicate than Fu Niu!"

"They treat us like slaves, it's so annoying!"

Li Lao Tai finally believed that her son had no ulterior motives, and felt she could go back and explain to her daughter-in-law, so she stopped asking further questions.

Young Master Ye smiled as he picked out fish bones for Jia Yin, saying, "Auntie, I have already sent someone back to Suijin Beach at full speed to deliver the news. You don't have to worry about home. Tomorrow, I will take you around the city, and we'll go back the day after tomorrow."

When Li Laotai tried to refuse, Ye Gongzi added, "It's always my aunt who thinks of me and takes care of my food and clothing. Since she finally came for a visit, I should do my best to make her feel at ease."

Jia Yin clapped her hands excitedly, "Go, go, Grandma's going!"

Li Laotai wiped the vegetable soup from her granddaughter's mouth and said reproachfully, "You only know how to play."

Miss Ye also smiled, knowing that the old woman had agreed. She then inquired about the family matters.

They said it was a lively scene of laughter, food and drink over there. Not far away was where Hua Ru Yue and the others had made their home.

Some soldiers brought them a bucket of sorghum rice porridge and a pot of stewed cabbage for dinner.

The women had washed up and changed into clean dresses, believing they had regained their beauty, and they deserved to be treated with every indulgence. So at this moment, they stamped their feet and pouted, "What is this We won't eat it!"

"This is just like pig food, how can I eat it"

That soldier glared angrily, "We have tens of thousands of men in this camp and this is the food we get Are you saying we're all pigs!"

The women were gagged. Unconvinced, they pointed at the Li family's dinner table, "They all came from the mountains, how come they have meat to eat"

That soldier rolled his eyes, a look of disdain on his face. "Those are the people from our Marquis's household! The food was bought with silver paid by our Marquis. What nerve you have, comparing yourselves to them"

Having said that, he threw the wooden barrel down and turned to leave. "If you want to eat, eat it. If you don't want to eat, just starve. The court hasn't said we have to supply food for anyone. Showing kindness is like being treated as if one has a donkey's liver and lungs!"

The women were left standing there, their faces flushed with anger.

"Boss, look! These soldiers are so rude."

"Yes, we just came over from Jiangbei, it wasn't easy at all, and they are still so fierce!"

Hua Ru Yue had been watching the Li family's side, and the more she watched, the more regretful she became.

Had she known the Li family was this close to the Marquis, she should have disciplined everyone back in the mountains and left a good impression on Old Fourth Li.

At the very least, she should introduce her to Lord Hou and praise her highly.

Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything now. All we can do is try our best to fix it.

She snapped at the women, “Quiet down! What time is it You’re still throwing a tantrum! Eat your dinner and rest. I’ll think of something and we’ll talk later.”

The women were still dissatisfied, but they didn't dare to say anything more. They ate their meal in silence and went to bed.

Early the next day, Hua Ru Yue was busy with her makeup and changing into a beautiful and graceful outfit. Only then did she walk to the camp gate and speak to the guard.

"Little brother, we were rescued by the lord yesterday and escaped danger. Today, we specially came to express our gratitude. Could you please help us pass a message I am Hua Ru Yue, the head of the Feitian Dance Troupe."

She then shoved a piece of broken silver into the soldier's hand.ing cursed under her breath, but she carefully picked out some fish fillets and placed them in her daughter's bowl. "Eat more fish, darling. People say children who eat more fish are smarter."Jia Yin...