C129 (1/2)

Xu Family had already been moving up and down the manor in the outskirts of the capital for a long time. These few days, not only Dong Shu, even the Old Madame Xu had been feeling a lot better when she moved into the manor.

Because the manor was very close to Xu Shiqiu's military camp, Xu Shiqiu could return everyday today.

Occasionally, Dong Shu would even ask the servants in the village to go outside the military camp to deliver food to Xu Shiqiu.

Xu Shiqiu did not mind receiving food from his own Young Girl. After all, every time he brought food over, it would enter Ye Shuo's stomach.

With Ye Shuo's status here, and Dong Shu's third aunt taking care of him, there were some people who were jealous in the army camp, so it wasn't good to say anything.

It was also because of the fact that Ye Shuo had joined the army that Xu Shiqiu did not go to the Emperor Ruikang or the Prince Duan at all, and so the imperial government generously gave them the food for three months.

Although Minister Liu of the Ministry of Revenue didn't practice favoritism, after knowing that the eldest grandson Liu Ze abandoned writing and joined the army, he still hinted to his subordinates not to block the allocation of funds to them.

However, Ye Shuo was not willing to give up as the recruits were full and started training.

”Third Uncle, I have been training martial arts since I was young. Today, this little bit of training is too little for me.” After Ye Shuo stayed in the camp for a period of time, it was obvious that he had become a lot darker, but his spirit was indeed a lot stronger than before.

The reason why he did not pull Liu Ze this time was because he knew that although Liu Ze was older than him and he worked hard enough, he did not train since he was young and could not keep up with his physical strength.

After Xu Shiqiu heard what Ye Shuo said, he glanced at him sideways.

These days, he had been training with the recruits every day. As he slowly worked hard, his relationship with the recruits became better and better.

Emperor Ruikang told him to recruit 1500 new soldiers, his plan was to pick out one out of the 1500 people, and split them into three groups. The most important group would become his direct team in the future.

He had originally planned to make preparations for the next stage of the examination, but who would have known that Ye Shuo would pester him so much after he had arrived at his place.

”I have to prepare for the first stage of the assessment today. You can go back first and wait for two days. If you can keep up with the performance of the others in the first stage, I will increase my training for you as appropriate.”

Just as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Ye Shuo agreed.

After Ye Shuo left, Xu Shiqiu laughed and shook his head, he did not have the time to deal with the matters at hand, when he heard Zhang Ping's report.

”Come in.”

Just as Xu Shiqiu's voice fell, Zhang Ping stepped into the house.

”General, the family sent a message saying that a guest has arrived. Madam wants you to return home tonight.” After saying that, Zhang Ping stood by the side with his head lowered, waiting for Xu Shiqiu's reply.

Xu Shiqiu frowned slightly upon hearing Zhang Ping's words.

Since Xu Shiqiu knew that he had a lot on his hands these past two days, when he left home this morning, he said something about how he might not return home tonight.

Who would have thought that she would receive such news before noon?

”Do you know who's here?”

Xu Shiqiu didn't think that his family would have any other guests. Most of his relatives would be in the capital, and the only wife that would come, the Cousin, would only be able to enter the capital at the end of the year.

At this time, who could it be?

”I don't know either.”

Zhang Ping did not know who the guest was, but with the message from his family, he could only pass the message to Xu Shiqiu.

Although Xu Shiqiu was suspicious, he still understood that if the person who came was not really an important guest, his own Young Girl would definitely not allow people to pass on their message.

Because he understood this, Xu Shiqiu decided to return home after training in the afternoon.

At the same time, on top of the Xu Family Villa, Dong Shu was calling for the servants to quickly serve tea.

”I really didn't expect that all of you would come to the capital together.” As Dong Shu spoke, her eyes involuntarily turned to look at Yan Ye who was seated beside him.

Dong Shu came to look for them, but she was not surprised at all. After all, when they left Qi Zhen, Xu Shiqiu had left a message for He Ce.

But why would Yan Ye who walked the martial arts world follow him?

Although Dong Shu was a little different now, the puzzlement on her face was still clearly seen by Yan Ye.

Yan Ye's voice was still hoarse, seeing that Dong Shu was looking at him again, she started to explain: ”I came to the capital to visit my friends, and coincidentally met He Ce.”

Yan Ye made it sound simple, but just as he finished speaking, He Ce immediately continued: ”Madam, it was Yan Ye who saved me and my humble wife on the way here, and coincidentally heard this person mention that he was looking for Young Master in the capital, which is why we have been protecting each other until today.”

Hearing He Ce's words, Dong Shu also looked to He Ce's side. She was originally her fiancee, but now she was a married wife of her Madame Zheng.

The Madame Zheng's appearance was not bad, at least after Dong Shu had seen many ladies from rich families, she felt that the Madame Zheng's looks were of the upper and middle ranks.