The Prodigal Son

Early the next morning, Qin Yu and his group went to scout the area around Changping County.

They found a secluded high place.

From here, you can see the garrison camp in the distance.

While Qin Fumeng and the others were still observing the surrounding terrain, Qin Yu silently took out his telescope.

The camp was flanked by undulating mountains, some high and some low.

In the middle are two valleys, one wide and one narrow.

On a small hill between the two valleys, there is a medium-sized military fortress built on top of the hill.

The other two camps were also built using the entire valley and taking advantage of the terrain; they were semi-permanent camps.

It has all the defensive structures a city should have, such as camp walls and watchtowers.

However, there were only a few barracks in the camp; looking up, one could see mostly rows of tents.

From this vantage point, Qin Yu could clearly see the enemy's every move in the camp through his telescope.

As the telescope moved, Qin Yu's gaze fell on the barracks of a military camp.

Outside the barracks, several shirtless men were embracing and hugging a woman, oblivious to everyone else.

The woman was surrounded by a small circle of men, giving one a kiss and another a hug.

Although he couldn't hear their laughter or see their faces clearly, he could feel their joy.

What the hell!

Is it really that complicated?

Qin Yu was engrossed in watching, completely unaware that the eyes of the people around him were all fixed on him.

Snapped!

Qin Fu slapped Qin Yu on the head. "What are you grinning about? Why are you laughing so lewdly?"

"I……"

Qin Yu lowered his telescope and snorted, "If you saw a woman playing so enthusiastically with several men in broad daylight, oblivious to everyone else, you'd probably be laughing even more lewdly than I am!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Chengdao immediately gave him a mocking look, as if he were "making a fuss over nothing." "It's just a camp prostitute, what's the big deal... Hmm? Wait! You can see the women in the camp?"

Although they are relatively close to the enemy's camp, that's only in comparison.

Roughly estimated, this place is at least five miles away from the camp.

Looking from this distance, you can see the tents clearly, but the people inside the camp are almost just blurry shadows. If a person stands there alone, they are practically invisible.

How can he possibly distinguish between men and women?

"Of course!"

Qin Yu smiled smugly, "Or do you think my reputation for clairvoyance is just for show?"

"clairvoyance?"

Xue Chengdao's gaze fell on Qin Yu's hand. "Let me see! I don't believe it. How can a broken tube distinguish between men and women from this distance?"

The next moment, Xue Chengdao, like a bandit, snatched the telescope from Qin Yu's hand.

Xue Chengdao's eyes were right in front of Qianli's eyes. After just one glance, he turned and glared at Qin Yu: "Are you kidding me? This is a complete blur, it's not even as good as..."

"Try squinting with one eye," Qin Yu interrupted Xue Cheng.

Upon hearing this, Xue Chengdao immediately narrowed one eye and looked over again.

Upon seeing this, Xue Chengdao's expression immediately changed.

Can you really see it clearly?

Although the faces are not clearly visible, the clothing can be vaguely discerned, allowing one to distinguish between men and women based on the attire.

However, when it comes to leading troops into battle, they don't need to see the uniforms clearly; they only need to see the general layout of the enemy!

Xue Chengdao slightly raised his hand, his eyes following the movement to a more distant location.

It's still visible!

When he lowered his telescope to look over, the distance was a blur.

In just a moment, Xue Chengdao discovered the great use of this clairvoyance.

The next moment, Xue Chengdao turned around and patted Qin Yu on the shoulder, saying earnestly, "You should be more upright. Don't use these messy things to spy on women."

As he spoke, Xue Chengli confidently put the clairvoyant into his possession.

Qin Yu rolled his eyes at him, "If you want to rob me outright, just say so."

What constitutes outright robbery?

Exposed, Xue Chengdao put on a stern face. "I am ordered to oversee the campaign against Yan. This item is only of great use in my hands! How could I allow you to use it for wicked purposes?"

Got it!

This handsome man, come out!

What is this if not blatant robbery?

Ugh!

These old guys are all shameless!

"Let me see!"

Qin Fumeng immediately transformed into a bandit and snatched the Thousand-Mile Eye from Xue Chengdao's hand.

Qin Fu narrowed one eye and looked at what was being seen through the Thousand-Mile Eyes, his face immediately showing surprise.

Qin Fumeng put away his clairvoyant eyes, glared at Xue Cheng with wide, bull-like eyes, and said, "This belongs to my grandson, what are you trying to steal?"

"This is called requisition!"

Xue Chengli declared confidently, "As the Grand Marshal of the Expedition against Yan, I have the authority to requisition all resources beneficial to the war effort!"

Qin Fumeng was so angry he laughed. "You old bastard, do you have any shame at all?"

"What I'm saying is true!"

Xue Chengdao's serious expression made both grandfather and grandson want to punch him.

Monk Dong stared curiously at the telescope in Qin Fumeng's hand, then reminded Qin Fumeng and Xue Cheng, who were glaring at each other like fighting cocks, "Have you forgotten? He said last night he was going to give you gifts!"

Ok?

Hearing his words, Xue Chengdao suddenly realized what he meant.

Yes!

I was so focused on getting my hands on this good stuff that I completely forgot what the kid said last night.

No wonder he said they would definitely like it!

I suppose this is the gift he was referring to?

Realizing this, Xue Chengdao glared at Qin Yu: "You're not being fair! This was a gift for us, and you just stood there watching us two old folks fight over it?"

Qin Yu curled his lip, "You talk as if you're being kind."

Something must be wrong; you're the apple of everyone's eye.

Are you alright? Just tell yourself to get lost!

She's like a fairy from the 21st century.

"Hey, you're still holding a grudge?"

Xue Chengdao grinned and urged Qin Fumeng, "Old Qin, go beat him up to vent his anger!"

"Go away, go away!"

Qin Fumeng chuckled and glared at Xue Chengdao, then asked Qin Yu, "You still have the Thousand-Mile Eye?"

"Aren't you going to talk about it? These are the gifts I prepared for you."

Qin Yu said lazily, "There are three in total, one for each of us."

"Not for me?"

Monk Dong immediately became displeased, "Don't forget, I'm your savior!"

"..."

Qin Yu remained silent.

What, you want to take a gun from me?

What kind of people are they?!

"Alright!"

Xue Chengdao waved his hand and joked, "He's at least a detachment marshal, let's leave one for him!"

Monk Dong smiled casually and nodded slightly.

Afterwards, the group took turns using their telescopic vision to get a clear view of their surroundings before leaving.

Back in Shitang Town, Qin Fumeng dragged Qin Yu into his room, asking expectantly, "You don't have anything good on you yet, kid?"

Qin Yu's lips curled up. "The good stuff is all gone, but there's some good news you've been waiting for."

"Xu Wan?"

Qin Fumeng asked impatiently.

Qin Yu leaned closer and whispered in Qin Fumeng's ear, "Your Majesty..."

Qin Fumeng suddenly widened his eyes, looking at Qin Yu in disbelief.

"You little rascal..."

Qin Fumeng was overjoyed, but also asked with concern, "Then, what about Que'er and the other girls?"

Those girls are the granddaughters he has chosen!

We can't let him take advantage of those girls and then abandon them, can we?

Qin Yu grinned, "Of course they're your granddaughters-in-law too!"

All of them?

Qin Fumeng was stunned again.

Is this... okay?

Will His Majesty and the Empress Dowager agree?

Coming to his senses, he quickly pulled Qin Yu aside and began to question him in detail.

"Ha ha……"

After a long while, Qin Fumeng's hearty laughter suddenly came from inside the house...