Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

Only Lin Mo and Bai Zhi remained at the scene.

There were also a dozen or so shadow guards who tried their best to become background figures.

"you……"

"you……"

The two spoke at the same time, then froze simultaneously.

The air was filled with a mixture of gunpowder smoke and awkwardness.

In the end, Bai Zhi was the first to give in. She lowered her head slightly and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum.

"It's good that you're... alright."

The slight tremor in that voice, a hint of relief at surviving a close call, softened Lin Mo's heart.

From being the center of attention in the square, to being surrounded by thousands of soldiers, to the present day when things have finally settled down.

This woman has probably worried about everything in her life tonight.

"What could possibly be wrong with me?"

Lin Mo stepped forward and naturally raised his hand to tuck a strand of hair stuck to her cheek with sweat behind her ear.

When her fingertips touched her burning skin, Bai Zhi trembled all over, her cheeks flushed red, and she nervously twisted the hem of her skirt.

"You, on the other hand, have quite the nerve. Didn't I tell you to stay home?"

"I...I'm just afraid something might happen..."

"I know." Lin Mo interrupted her, his tone unusually serious. "You did very well, even better than I expected."

"If you hadn't dragged things out up there for so long, tonight would have been a real disaster."

Upon receiving Lin Mo's affirmation, Bai Zhi lowered her head even further, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but secretly curve upwards into a smile.

"I'm gone."

Lin Mo withdrew his hand and did not continue this sentimental topic.

He grabbed Bai Zhi's wrist.

"That old thief has been entrenched in Zhenbei City for so many years, his wealth must be terrifyingly substantial."

Lin Mo grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. His appearance was exactly like that of a bandit leader preparing to sweep through a village.

"Let's raid his house!"

……

Yuwen Biao's city lord's mansion is located in the very center of Zhenbei City.

It was less a mansion and more a city within a city.

With towering walls, flying eaves and brackets, it occupies an area more than ten times larger than Lin Mo's general's mansion at Tiebiguan.

The two stone lions guarding the entrance to the mansion were actually carved from a single piece of white marble.

"Damn it."

Lin Mo couldn't help but swear.

"Corruption, utterly fucking corrupt!"

While he was criticizing it with great indignation, he patted the stone lion's big head, calculating in his mind how much money this thing could sell for.

The mansion gates were wide open.

Those inside had already heard the commotion outside.

Upon learning of the death of the defending general Zhang Cheng and the change of control of Zhenbei City, the troops scattered like monkeys fleeing a collapsing tree, running away faster than dogs.

The vast mansion was now eerily quiet, with only the desolate sound of the wind blowing through it.

Lin Mo, holding Bai Zhi's hand, led a dozen or so shadow guards and swaggered inside.

Before your eyes is a huge screen wall carved with gold and jade, with "A Hundred Beasts Paying Homage to the Phoenix" carved on it. The carving is intricate and lifelike.

Lin Mo went up and tapped it, confirming it was gold, and smacked his lips.

After passing the screen wall, the scene in the courtyard is even more dazzling.

Artificial hills and flowing water, pavilions and towers, winding streams and carved beams and painted rafters.

Most outrageously, every pillar in the courtyard was also painted with a thick layer of gold paint, which, under the torches held high by the shadow guards, made people dizzy.

"Holy shit..."

Lin Mo went up and kicked the nearest gold-painted pillar, making his leg go numb from the impact.

"How much does this old man love gold?"

In his memory, even the emperor's house might not be this extravagant.

"My wife."

Lin Mo called out to Bai Zhi beside him.

"Um."

Bai Zhi stepped forward in response. She was momentarily lost in thought as she looked at the incredibly luxurious mansion before her.

She had been on the run with her daughter for many years, living in dilapidated temples and sleeping under bridges. She had never seen such a magnificent sight before.

"Take your shadow guards and thoroughly search this mansion."

Lin Mo began issuing instructions.

"All gold, silver, treasures, antiques, paintings, and rare materials should be registered and listed."

Interrogate every servant in the manor who didn't escape, and dig out all of that old man's secrets, the more detailed the better.

Bai Zhi stared blankly at the enormous mansion, which seemed to stretch endlessly.

Isn't this workload a bit too much?

"It's okay, no rush."

Lin Mo noticed her troubled expression and grinned.

Take your time, we have plenty of time. This place will be ours from now on.

After experiencing all these events, Bai Zhi was no longer the pitiful woman who needed to hide in the shadows.

She is the chief officer of the Zhenwu Division, and Lin Mo's blade.

An unprecedented sense of responsibility and value made her straighten her back instantly.

"Um!"

Bai Zhi nodded heavily, turned around and led a dozen shadow guards, walking into the depths of the mansion without looking back.

That figure exuded an indescribable sense of determination and competence.

Having arranged everything, Lin Mo yawned, put his hands behind his head, and began to stroll around the magnificent courtyard.

He needs to find himself a comfortable place to stay.

A study? Too serious.

A council chamber? The chairs are uncomfortable.

Lin Mo strolled around like a lion king surveying his territory, and finally kicked open the door to Yuwen Biao's master bedroom.

With a "bang," the door slammed against the wall.

A scent mingled with incense and perfume wafted towards me.

Lin Mo waved his hand, dispelling the fragrant breeze before him, and took a closer look.

Good guy.

The room was ridiculously large.

In the very center, there was a huge bed carved from warm jade.

The bed frame was also inlaid with luminous pearls, emitting a soft, dim light.

A thick white bearskin rug was laid out beside the bed, and it was incredibly soft to step on.

"You bastard, you really know how to enjoy life."

Lin Mo cursed, then took a running start and threw himself heavily onto the huge jade bed.

"Bang!"

A cool, warm touch came from behind, instantly soothing the fatigue of a night of fighting.

He hummed comfortably, rolled around on the bed a couple of times, and settled into the most comfortable position.

Cool.

So cool.

This is the kind of life a human being should live!

Lin Moxin took out the Heart-Shaped Mirror from his bosom with satisfaction.

I should let my wife know I'm safe.

hum-

A glimmer of light flashed across the mirror.

Qin Ruxue's figure slowly appeared in the mirror.

She stood at the windy pass of Tiebiguan, the crenellations of the city wall extending behind her, the fierce night wind making her dark cloak flutter wildly.

That already aloof face appeared even more chilling under the night sky.

"Honey, I'm checking up on you. Did you miss me? I missed you so much!"

A familiar, somewhat lazy voice rang out in Qin Ruxue's mind through the mirror.

She gripped the mirror with her fingers, unconsciously tightening her grip.

This guy...

What time is it? Why are you still being so indecent?

She suppressed the ripples in her heart and conveyed her voice in the same way, without revealing any emotion.

"What's the situation in Zhenbei City?"

"nailed it."

Lin Mo's voice was full of smugness.

"The city has fallen, and the garrison commander Zhang Cheng is dead. Now the entire city is under my control. How about that? Isn't your husband amazing?"

"How about you over there? Did Yuwen Biao do anything stupid?"

Hearing that Lin Mo was safe and sound, Qin Ruxue's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

But her tone turned cold.

"He did it."