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Chapter 719 Asking for help

Xingji City, Hualefang.

Hualefang is located in the west of the city. Although it is still an area where aristocrats live, it is already a certain distance away from the four main streets of Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermillion Bird and Black Tortoise.

General Yongyi's Mansion.

This is the residence of Feng Haohan, the general of the Central Army Corps, and it is a bit small in scale.

However, it is understandable that there are many noble families in Xingji City, but the living area in the city is limited, and it has become increasingly insufficient in recent years.

Moreover, compared with other wealthy families in Xingji City, Feng Haohan can be said to have no background at all. He was basically promoted by Emperor Changxing after he came to power.

Therefore, although he had been promoted to the third rank, his official residence was not large.

Not to mention the Grand Tutor's Mansion and the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, it was even inferior to the General's Mansion that Ren Ning had previously lived in Yong'an Hutong.

At this time, people were coming and going in front of the small general's mansion, and the living room was packed with people, or women.

At a glance, many of these women looked anxious or even worried.

"Madam General," a voice in the crowd said with fear, "There's something going on in Xingji City recently that concerns us. Have you heard about it?"

Yu Nandie, who was sitting in the main seat, couldn't help but frown.

She slowly put down her teacup, looked up and saw a strange woman.

cough.

The butler who was standing next to him with his hands behind his back coughed lightly.

"Madam, this is Madam Li. Her husband, Li Chengzhou, is a captain of the Central Army of our Central Corps."

Yu Nandie nodded, secretly unable to help but curl her lips.

According to the current regulations of the Ministry of War, the commander of ten thousand men is already a middle-level general in each major legion.

But compared with a legion general like Feng Haohan, he is still not a big shot.

No wonder I have no impression of her.

"Double Ninth Festival is approaching, and there are so many things to do in the mansion. I wish I could split one day into two." Yu Nandie pondered for a while, "I wonder what the lady is talking about?"

Mrs. Li felt guilty when she was named.

She subconsciously looked around and quickly realized where she was. She gritted her teeth and stood up.

"Madam, I accidentally heard that the imperial envoy sent by Your Majesty to Huayang County has just returned to Xingji City. I wonder if this is true or false?"

  hum~

As soon as these words were spoken, the small living room in the general's mansion suddenly became lively.

Others couldn't help but whisper to each other.

"I've heard about this too."

"I heard that," someone said disdainfully, "We are all family here, so I might as well say it straight out. Fang Yinbao has indeed returned to Xingji City."

"It should be true. Double Ninth Festival is coming soon. My servant went out to buy some things and came back saying that he saw a carriage similar to the one used by the Imperial Envoy on Suzaku Street."

"Madams, you all know that my boy is useless, but he has a lot of drinking and eating friends. I heard from them that Fang Yinbao was covered in injuries, but he did return to the imperial capital safely."

"That's right. I heard that Fang Yinbao not only returned to the imperial capital, but also entered Prince Ning's mansion as soon as possible..."

As soon as the three words "Prince Ning's Mansion" were uttered, the living room of the entire general's mansion suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone couldn't help but look at Yu Nandie who was sitting in the main seat.

As family members of the Central Corps, they were all somewhat distraught at this time.

Although Huayang County was far away, thanks to timely reports in newspapers, the news that the Central Army was in a disastrous defeat had spread throughout the empire.

These people not only have to worry about the life and death of their husbands or sons on the front line, but also have to be wary of whether King Ning will target their own homes.

Phew.

Yu Nandie chuckled.

Although she was also nervous in her heart, her face always looked calm.

However, after looking up and glancing at the people in the living room, Yu Nandie couldn't help but put away the smile on her face.

Ugh.

Although there are many people in front of me, they are all looking at me to make decisions.

The families of generals with strong backgrounds, such as the Annan Marquisate, the four major pillars of the Central Army, did not send anyone over at all.

"Ladies, please don't worry," Yu Nandie pondered for a while, "I am as concerned about the situation on the front line of Huayang County as all the generals' wives. From the moment the Japanese pirates landed, we have been sending people to investigate the situation. It's just that..." After all, she was a female member of the family, and there were many inconveniences in many places, so she could not find out anything.

"However," Yu Nandie saw that everyone in the hall looked increasingly gloomy, and quickly raised her voice, "I went to Qinglong Street yesterday..."

"…Madam quietly told me that it was all because of the wrong intelligence from the East China Sea Barrier. The number of Japanese pirates that came ashore this time was far greater than estimated before the war. The army saw that the situation was not good and moved in time, so most of the commanders were able to be saved and are still safe and sound."

  Call ~

A bunch of generals' wives were greatly encouraged and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Great."

"Thank God, there is finally good news."

"Since the Annan Marquisate has said so, then our general must be fine."

"Our general is a lucky man who has always turned misfortune into fortune. A mere Japanese pirate is nothing to him... But who wrote that newspaper? It's really nonsense."

"That's right," someone gnashed his teeth in anger, "I don't know where this bastard came from, but he dared to slander our Central Army. He deserves to be killed!"

……

Amidst the chaos, the housekeeper next to Yu Nandie drooped his eyelids slightly.

They did go to Qinglong Street yesterday.

However, he failed to enter the Annan Marquis's Mansion.

According to the servants, several of the ladies in the mansion are ill and cannot see guests for the time being...

At that moment, Yu Nandie's face darkened.

The Annan Marquis' Mansion is not like their Yongyi General's Mansion, which has a deep foundation and has both old and young people.

There are several mistresses in total, how could they all be sick?

It was obvious that the Lin family was just avoiding them.

The most important thing is that these days, the Annan Marquis Mansion has been transporting things out in trucks from the side door and the back door.

Each frame was heavy with what looked like gold, silver or grain.

The housekeeper once sent someone to follow them secretly and found that these vehicle frames were eventually stored in the various warehouses of the Ministry of Revenue.

"Madam, it seems that the Annan Marquisate has admitted defeat. Not only has the old Marquis Lin taken a group of men to Huayang County, but he is also prepared to spend a large sum of money to buy the lives of the entire family."

"Or, let's also..."

Humph.

Before the butler could finish his words, Yu Nandie interrupted him with a cold snort.

  Ridiculous!

No one's money falls from the sky.

If the Annan Marquisate is willing to give it away for free, then it’s up to them.

  As for their General Yongyi Mansion,

Feng Haohan has been the general of the Central Army for many years, but he has many wives, concubines and children. He also has to make friends and seek support from people everywhere every year, which also costs a lot.

Yu Nandie worked extremely hard to save that little bit.

Some time ago, she happened to fall in love with a mansion on Qinglong Street.

Its position and specifications are worthy of their current status.

She was thinking of buying it and moving there sometime.

"As for the Imperial Envoy," Yu Nandie came back to her senses and brought the topic back with a giggle, "there's even less need for you to worry."

"I also visited the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion these days and was warmly received by the Marquis's wife. We even discussed whether we could become in-laws in the future."

"That's great." Everyone felt relieved when they heard this.

Over the years, Guanyi has been eyeing the Central Army Corps, but as long as Fang Yinbao of the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion does not make any effort, the Ministry of War may not be able to obtain definite evidence and the matter will end up in nothing.

Lie.

Yu Nandie smiled and raised her hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

"Let's take a 10,000 chance. Even if the Ministry of War still wants to destroy us, you should still have confidence in our generals. Even though Fang Yinbao is an imperial envoy, it may not be easy for him to plot under the eyes of the generals."

"That's right." The others nodded.

After all, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, so it is better for the county magistrate to take charge now.