From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

Unlike when they arrived, the various units that recruited soldiers on their own can now act as they see fit.

Chen Shi had only about ten men left. They traveled light and rushed back to Yongqiu City two days ahead of the main army.

"Madam! Master is back! Master is back!"

As soon as he entered the house, the maid who was sweeping at the door was stunned. Then she came to her senses, dropped the basin of water with a bang, and ran excitedly to the backyard.

Chen Shi smiled and stepped inside.

As soon as she arrived at the backyard gate, Cui Nong, who hadn't put on any makeup and hadn't even had time to change her clothes, ran over, lifting her skirt.

"emerald……"

Just as Chen Shi was about to speak, Cui Nong threw herself into his arms.

"Waaaaah~ Waaaah~"

Without saying a word, she buried her face in Chen Shi's chest, clutching his clothes tightly, and burst into tears.

"What are you doing?"

Chen Shi froze on the spot for a moment before reaching out and gently patting Cui Nong's shoulder, smiling as he spoke.

"I've been traveling all day, and I haven't even changed my clothes yet; I'm quite dirty."

"I don't care! I don't care!"

Cui Nong raised her head, and in just a moment, her almond-shaped eyes were red from crying, and she looked at Chen Shi with a face full of grievance.

"Just come back safe and sound, just come back safe and sound."

"I'm perfectly fine."

Are you injured?

Not a single hair on his head was hurt.

"Ouch~ That scared me to death!"

Cui Nong pursed her lips tightly, but couldn't hold back any longer, and burst into tears again in Chen Shi's arms.

"My lord, you don't know, during the days you were away, Madam lost her appetite and would wake up several times a night."

The young maid stood to the side, smiling as she explained a few words.

"You have indeed lost a lot of weight."

Chen Shi reached out and gently stroked Cui Nong's cheek, revealing even her jawline.

With someone so devoted to him, what more could he ask for?

Moved by the sight, he reached out and scooped Cui Nong up in his arms, striding towards the backyard.

Such a good woman deserves to be cherished.

Cui Nong stopped crying, her cheeks flushed, and she curled up in Chen Shi's arms like a docile kitten.

"I'll go boil some water!"

The little maid said happily and ran towards the kitchen.

Chen Shi returned home in the morning. By evening, Cui Nong, unable to withstand the attack, knelt before him and begged for mercy. Only then did Chen Shi temporarily let her go.

Exhausted from overwork and the constant anxiety she had been experiencing lately, Cui Nong fell into a deep sleep in Chen Shi's arms, a trace of happiness still lingering on her lips.

Chen Shi gently stroked Cui Nong's body with his palm, feeling an extraordinary sense of peace in his heart.

Seeing that it was getting late, I prepared to get up, eat something, and then cultivate.

"Master, the Second Mistress of the Marquis's Mansion has sent someone to ask you to come over."

Just then, the maidservant came to the door of the inner room to report.

"understood."

Chen Shi couldn't help but smile when he heard that Xiao Fengxiao had received the news quickly.

The maidservant came in and helped Chen Shi get dressed. Chen Shi gave her a few instructions and went out.

They arrived at the Marquis's residence by carriage, and by the time they reached Xiao Fengxiao's courtyard, it was already completely dark.

"Are you injured?"

Yun'er was already standing at the gate of the courtyard, waiting. It seemed she had been waiting for a while. When she saw Chen Shi coming over, her eyes instantly reddened.

"No, look, my arms and legs are perfectly fine."

Chen Shi smiled and then moved his hands and feet as if to demonstrate.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Yun'er gently patted Chen Shi, wiping away her tears with a handkerchief.

Chen Shi went to fight in the war!

These past few days, she has been living in constant fear and anxiety.

In fact, they received the news as soon as Chen Shi entered the city, but they assumed that Chen Shi would rest at home, so they only ordered someone to call him over at this time.

Only when Yun'er truly saw Chen Shi did she gradually feel at ease.

"Go inside, she's waiting. She's been really worried sick these past few days."

Yun'er said something and pulled Chen Shi's hand to walk inside.

Chen Shi couldn't help but smile again. It was rare for Yun'er to speak well of Xiao Fengxiao to him.

Upon entering the house and arriving at the inner room, Xiao Fengxiao sat on the couch. She had initially intended to maintain a composed demeanor, but upon seeing Chen Shi enter, she couldn't help but sit up straight and lean forward. Her usually sharp phoenix eyes were now filled with concern.

"Sit down and talk slowly."

Yun'er said something and helped Chen Shi take off his outer coat and put it away.

Chen Shi took off his shoes and sat down opposite Xiao Fengxiao.

Xiao Fengxiao looked at Chen Shi with red eyes, trying hard to say something.

"Give me your hand."

Chen Shi smiled and reached out his hand.

Xiao Fengxiao clenched her hands, cupped them tightly against her face, and tears, which she could no longer hold back, fell in a steady stream onto Chen Shi's palms.

"Why are you crying?"

"Who's crying! Who's crying! Don't look!"

Xiao Fengxiao gave a stubborn snort and took a handkerchief to wipe herself vigorously.

"Not a hair on your head was hurt, don't worry."

Yun'er sat down as well and offered a word of comfort.

"Who would worry about that heartless man!"

Xiao Fengxiao snorted coldly, tossed Chen Shi's hand aside, and looked resentful.

"These past few days, those grain merchants have come and gone so many times, yet I haven't even asked them to carry a message or let me know they're safe!"

"this……"

Chen Shi scratched the tip of his nose, realizing he had indeed overlooked something.

"He was fighting a war; he couldn't afford to worry about these things."

Yun'er defended Chen Shi and then picked up the wine pot to pour wine into the bottles one by one.

"The food and drinks are all cold."

"If it weren't for Yun'er speaking up for you, you definitely wouldn't have been let off so easily!"

Xiao Fengxiao glared at Chen Shi and then put a piece of ham on his plate.

Then he picked out a piece of pork knuckle skin, tore off a quail leg, and also had pickled goose feet, roasted venison, and chicken fat rolls, filling Chen Shi's bowl to the brim.

There's hardly any good food in the military camp, and I don't know how he's been getting by these days.

"And you said you didn't feel sorry for him."

Yun'er smiled and shook her head, truly speechless.

"If I don't cherish my own man, who will? Am I supposed to wait for another woman to cherish him?"

Xiao Fengxiao gave a soft hum and picked up her wine cup.

"Pah, shameless."

Yun'er spat lightly, then picked up her wine glass and looked at Chen Shi with a smile.

Chen Shi smiled and gently clinked his wine glass against the two men's.

A glass of wine down my throat instantly banished all fatigue.

"Oh, right."

After several rounds of drinks and having finished their private conversation, Xiao Fengxiao spoke again.

"Besides Yongqiu Prefecture, the grain shops in other prefectures along Jiangnan Road have also started selling grain soon. In a while, you will come with me to inspect them."

"it is good."

Chen Shi nodded, then looked at Xiao Fengxiao with a puzzled expression.

"Are you going too?"

"You're not familiar with those places, so after thinking it over, I still have to go there myself. At least I can show you the way so I won't have to go in the future."

As Xiao Fengxiao spoke, her cheeks suddenly flushed.

"Moreover, once we leave this manor, everything will be much more convenient for us."

"Aren't you ashamed?"

Yun'er, standing to the side, pouted and let out a soft hum.

"I'll take you with me then."

Xiao Fengxiao smiled and said lightly.

Yun'er's cheeks immediately flushed red.

"this……"

Looking at Xiao Fengxiao and then at Yun'er, Chen Shi downed the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Suddenly, I was filled with anticipation for this trip.