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Yan Qiu was scolded for a full quarter of an hour without repeating himself. Yan Qi didn't catch his breath the whole time and didn't even drink a drop of water.

His face was contorted with rage, making him look quite frightening, but at this moment, Fan Liuer felt that he was not as intimidating as before.

He was no longer the future emperor, nor the general who commanded the battlefield, but simply a father.

A father who scolds and reprimands his child for being disobedient.

Yanqiu was scolded and dared not utter a sound, and Fan Liuer naturally dared not make a sound either. Li Chenbi initially found it interesting, but later, perhaps tired of it, he poured a cup of tea and handed it to her.

"Have a drink of water."

Yan Qi was already tired of cursing, and Li Chenbi's tea came at just the right time. When he took the tea, he glanced at Li Chenbi and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Look at other people's sons, they're so perceptive. Unlike my own sons, they're all such a handful.

Yanqiu looked at Li Chenbi gratefully. If it weren't for the current situation, he wouldn't have dared to speak. He would have called out "Brother Chenbi" with deep affection.

Before he could finish conveying his gratitude with his eyes, Li Chenbi added, "Clear your throat before you continue cursing."

Yanqiu: "..."

After finishing his tea, Yan Qi calmed down and finally stopped cursing at Li Chenbi. Instead, he asked Li Chenbi, "Yan Ling was sent away this afternoon. Now that no one can harm your wife, what are your plans for her?"

"Of course she'll stay by my side." He then looked at Yan Qi, "unless the general allows me to personally escort her back."

Now is a critical moment for heading north, how could Yan Qi possibly let her go? "What will happen here if you leave? I'll send a team of elite troops to escort her back. If you're still worried, let that army stay by her side to guard your home."

Li Chenbi sneered inwardly.

That old fox really has a clever plan.

This isn't about guarding his own home; it's clearly about protecting the Li family mansion so that when he successfully takes that position and no longer needs him, the entire Li family mansion will become his bargaining chip to control him.

"I appreciate your kindness, General, but my wife's recent experiences have filled me with apprehension. If I cannot keep her under my watchful eye, I fear I will be restless day and night. I cannot allow my personal affairs to interfere with important matters. I beg you, General, to grant my request this time."

His meaning was clear: if you want him to work honestly, don't try to use Fan Liuer to control him.

Otherwise, don't blame him for quitting.

Yan Qi stared at Li Chenbi. Both of them knew what the other was scheming, but they both had to put on masks and put on a show of being happy together.

After a moment, Yan Qi conceded, "I didn't expect you to be such a romantic. Fine, fine, I'll make an exception for you this time. But you have to keep a close eye on her and make sure no one finds out she's a woman, so as not to cause any unnecessary trouble."

Li Chenbi nodded slightly. "Thank you for your kindness, General."

After Yan Qi finished speaking, he looked at Fan Liuer and said, "Fan Shi."

Fan Liuer, whose name was called, quickly responded and said respectfully, "Your humble servant is here."

Looking at Fan Liuer's well-behaved appearance, Yan Qi finally felt a little better after suffering so much at Li Chenbi's place.

He used to wonder why Li Chenbi had taken a liking to such an ordinary woman. She was not particularly beautiful, nor did she have any outstanding talent. Her personality was also timid and unremarkable.

But knowing that she was worried about Li Chenbi's safety and traveled thousands of miles alone to this place, and that she made a decisive decision to save Yanqiu's life in such a critical situation yesterday, he began to look at her with new respect.

Looking at Fan Liuer now, my opinion of her has changed.

Although she wasn't stunningly beautiful, she was pretty and pleasing to the eye.

Although he lacked talent, he was courageous and resourceful, far superior to those literati who could only compose poems.

As for this submissive personality, how can it be called submissive? It's called humility, which is much more likable than Li Chenbi's arrogant nature.

His tone softened considerably as he said, "You didn't receive a reward for your service at the tomb last time, but now that you've saved Yanqiu's life twice, you can't refuse this reward. Tell me, what do you want?"

Fan Liuer was still worried that Yan Qi would punish her, as entering the military camp without permission was a capital offense.

Although Li Chenbi was there, she should not have died, but she did not expect that not only would she not be punished at all, but she would also be rewarded.

Fan Liuer wasn't stupid either. The conversation between Yan Qi and Li Chenbi just now seemed ordinary, but in reality, they each had their own calculations.

She wasn't clever enough to read their minds, but she knew Li Chenbi too well. Li Chenbi seemed relaxed and at ease in front of Yan Qi, but that was just an appearance.

If Li Chenbi were truly unguarded in front of someone, he wouldn't speak so politely and distantly.

She couldn't accept this reward. Her trespassing into the military camp was wrong to begin with, and if she accepted the reward now, it would be brought up again when Yan Qi wanted to settle scores later.

If she doesn't accept it, then the fact that she saved Yanqiu twice means that the Yan family owes her a favor.

"General Yan, I was able to meet Li Chenbi this time thanks to the Second Young Master's help. I am grateful for the kindness he has shown me and dare not accept any further reward."

"It is only right that Yanqiu took care of you, but you saved his life, and that cannot be compared."

Fan Liuer thought to herself that Yan Qi was really difficult to deal with, and that she was indeed not suited to dealing with these kinds of people.

She glanced at Li Chenbi discreetly and asked him for help.

Yan Qi caught him looking at her and said, "Why are you looking at him? Do you think you have to watch his expression when you receive a reward? You don't need to pay attention to him today. Feel free to speak your mind."

Upon receiving Fan Liuer's plea for help, Li Chenbi naturally couldn't ignore it and spoke up to help her out, saying, "General, my wife is timid and doesn't dare to speak to you, so please don't make things difficult for her."

"Besides, my family has everything we need, so if she doesn't want it, then so be it."

Li Chenbi's words left Yan Qi speechless once again.

He truly lacked nothing; even after donating half of his fortune, he was still incredibly wealthy.

Now, Li Chenbi's position in the rebel army is second only to his, and he has also gained power.

He had no shortage of money or power, so his reward seemed insignificant.

He felt a little embarrassed.

Fan Liuer thought to herself that Li Chenbi was as bold as ever, knowing that Yan Qi was wary of him, yet he still spoke so arrogantly.

She quickly spoke up, "General, now is a critical moment for military campaigns. Everything should be done with your great cause in mind. As for the reward, it would be better to wait until you have completed your great cause before I dare to ask for it."

Her words were well-chosen, giving Yan Qi a way out, and Yan Qi's expression softened somewhat.

"Alright, then we'll do as you say, but please don't refuse again in the future."

Fan Liuer nodded vigorously, "I will never dare to refuse any reward from the general in the future. I might even have to ask the general for it myself."