After I died, my personal maid rebelled.

It was three days later when the group finished their evacuation and arrived at their camp on the coast.

At first, Medivh would take the initiative to advise Luna, telling her that things will work out eventually, and that young people should not be concerned about temporary gains and losses, but should have a long-term perspective.

Medivh also had his own selfish motives in doing this. As the heir to the Northern Territories, Luna might one day rule the Central Plains.

Regardless of who wins, Medivh hopes they will become a stable and excellent monarch.

With his time drawing near, Medivh could already see his own blurry lifeline.

There wasn't much information about him in the intelligence from his previous life. Medivh knew that rather than asking whether he was dead or alive, it was better to accept the fact that he was already dead.

Speaking of which, that old fox John seems to live quite a long life; he actually outlived me by a few years. Should I take John with me before I die...?

Time is cruel and merciless; the two could not wait for their showdown. For Medivh, this was both a regret and a stroke of luck.

He trusted Frank and Oswald quite well, but Luna, with her quirky personality, was a bit of a headache.

She has not yet become aware of being a monarch.

However, Medivh, who had been diligently teaching Luna, soon stopped laughing.

Because the Union Army commander, Kate, would bring large amounts of supplies and people with him every time he left for a short period of time...

So much so that when they arrived at the dock, they realized that the queue had unknowingly swelled to 40,000 people.

"It seems we don't have enough boats."

Luna stared blankly at the huge crowd on the beach. She rubbed her eyes, trying to double the number of boats in the double image.

They robbed all the large ships along the coast, even the pirates. Sigh, where did all these ships go?

Medivh remained silent. Don't ask whether the Union army won or lost; they've already profited.

After thinking for a moment, Kate suggested, "So many days have passed, and the calamity still hasn't appeared. I think the land route isn't necessarily impassable."

Medivh immediately retorted, "No, we can't take that risk."

The coastal region and the valley are separated only by a mountain range. Medivh concluded that the calamity had not spiraled out of control because the Duke of the Southern Territory, who was in charge of the valley and possessed the same calamity, had it under his control.

Evacuating the central area along the coast is no different from suicide; those giant flies can launch a direct attack on them as soon as they cross the mountain.

Looking at Medivh, Kate continued, "How about this, we split into two groups. Miss will take a group by sea, and I'll stay behind with the rest. We'll come back to pick us up after the ships have transported Miss and the others."

"Are you sure you can make it?" Medivh shook his head, not wanting to waste any more time.

It seems the Northern Army is determined to take all their spoils of war.

"A round trip by large ship takes about twenty-six days. You can decide for yourselves."

After saying that, Medivh turned and boarded the ship. Kate, who stayed behind, winked at Luna, who immediately understood and secretly gave him a thumbs up.

The claim that there were no ships was a lie told by the Northern Army.

……

The Northern Territory, completely unaware of the calamity that had struck the Southern Territory, had already completed its autumn harvest and was actively preparing for winter.

Thanks to some abstract church, the hot water rooms that the residents of Harbin rely on for survival in winter were destroyed by explosion and are still being rebuilt.

Winter is also the default working season for people in the north. The cost of living is high in winter, so instead of staying at home doing nothing, it is better to come to the Duke's mansion to find a job. Not only can you eat well, but you can also earn money.

In a sense, this is a Spring Festival travel rush that belongs to another world.

Construction teams are now building roads and cities in the western pastoral areas, and Oswald is also planning an expansion of the Ice City.

With the Duke constantly busy outside, the work at the Duke's mansion naturally fell into Elena's hands.

Upon knocking on the office door, Reid saw Elena and, with an expression of "I knew it," immediately began to speak.

"Count Rondo sent you a gift, but it wasn't clean enough for me to bring into the Duke's mansion. Would you like to take a look?"

Elena stopped writing, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Rondo? Isn't he fighting in the Eastern Territory? Why would he send me a gift for no reason?"

Isn't it all to curry favor with you, this corrupt official...?

Reid inwardly scoffed, but he also knew that discretion was the better part of valor. Seeing that Eleanor was getting closer and closer to the Duchess's throne, he figured it was best for him to keep a low profile from now on.

Alini closed the file, sighed, and stood up to straighten her skirt.

"Tell me, what did he send over, and how dirty was it?"

"It's two heads. Oh, and he also wrote you a letter."

As she took the letter from Red, Elena opened it as she walked, gesturing for Red to lead the way.

The two quickly arrived at the gate of the Duke's mansion, brought over a wooden box still stained with blood, and Red opened the lid without saying a word, revealing two heads covered in lime.

Elena stepped forward, glanced at him, and nodded expressionlessly. He was just an earl from the Eastern Territory and an old classmate who had become a countess.

The people below are still so ignorant. Do they think I, Elinie, am a vengeful person?

"Find a place to bury him."

After giving the orders to the guards, Elena shook her head, turned and left, leaving Red somewhat confused.

This is... not satisfactory?

After completing the preliminary investigation for the expansion plan, Oswald returned to the Duke's mansion carrying two fish.

The fish was brought by old George, who had recently set his sights on the fish farming industry and, as a carpenter, insisted on getting involved.

At first, Oswald thought he was just restless, but when he ran into old George today, he discovered that he was selling fishing rods...

Now Oswald was certain that he was just bored, so he directly brought him into the city expansion project.

After handing the fish to the old butler, Oswald took a shower, changed into casual clothes, and then went to his office to glance at the administrative matters that Eleanor was handling.

Generally speaking, there's absolutely no need to worry about Alene's work ability...

Ok? ? ?

After putting down the documents, Oswald sighed and called in the ordinary maid who was standing outside the door.

"Go and invite your boss over. I have something to ask her in person."

As soon as Elena entered, she saw Oswald sitting in front of the fireplace with a wine glass in his hand, and for a moment she didn't know how to face him.

As if sensing her hesitation, Oswald waved the document in his hand. Elena took a closer look, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly stepped forward to ask.

"Is there a problem, sir?"

Oswald put down his wine glass, crossed his arms, and leaned back in his chair, puzzled. "When did I promise Rondo that he would return to the Duke's mansion to receive his reward? Isn't the war among the nobles in the Eastern Territory still going on?"

Elena said seriously, "It was just pre-arranged. He deserves this reward for his merits in several battles."

Oswald, who almost lost his composure, quickly rubbed his forehead. "So what about Jim jumping from company commander to regimental commander? He's a surrendered general. I made him start as a soldier because I hoped he could change his ways..."

Extending her hand, Eleanor interrupted Oswald with righteous indignation, "Jim remained a staunch supporter of the Marquis's mansion even when it was in dire straits. In my opinion, that is a sign of loyalty."

"Moreover, the Northern Army is about to expand, and right now it is short of talent, especially senior officers. Jim is capable, has experience in commanding regimental-level units, and more importantly, he has already proven his loyalty to the Duke's Palace, so it is only natural for him to become a regimental commander."

This proves my loyalty to you...

Oswald, who knows Eleanor very well, really wants to ask how much she received.

"Your Excellency asks too many questions. Don't you think I also need the army's support?"

Elena angrily stepped forward, straddled Oswald's lap, and snatched the documents from his hands.

Oswald casually put his arm around her waist and smiled helplessly.

This confirms it; Elena did indeed receive benefits. What did she mean by needing military support? Could she really command the Northern Territory's forces?

They're trying to fool me like I'm King Zhou.