Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

Liu Yunjuan had already woken up. Hearing Lu Xiaoyu's shout, she hurriedly came out of the house. As soon as she saw Lu Fengnian, she couldn't hold back her tears of joy, which flowed down her face.

Standing at the door, her lips twitched, "Fengnian, you're back. I was so worried I'd never see you again..."

At this point, her voice choked with emotion, and she could no longer speak.

Lu Fengnian quickly stepped forward, took Liu Yunjuan's hand, and said with a face full of shame, "Mother, I am an unfilial son, and I have worried you."

Liu Yunjuan took a deep breath, stopped her tears, and smiled, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"

Lu Xiaoyu also went over and said happily, "Mother, my eldest brother just said that Wang the Cripple's case has been closed, and we can go home now."

Liu Yunjuan turned her gaze to Lu Fengnian, "Son, is this true?"

Lu Fengnian nodded and said, "It's true, the government has already closed my case."

Liu Yunjuan was overjoyed, "Heaven has eyes! Your father is watching over us from above!"

Just then, with a clang, the door of a bamboo house opened, and Lu Manyue came out, her clothes half-open, her eyes still sleepy.

Upon seeing Lu Fengnian, his face lit up with joy, and he rushed over, exclaiming, "Big brother, you're back!"

Lu Fengnian patted Lu Manyue on the shoulder, "Go pack your things, we'll be going back to Mao'er Village soon."

Lu Manyue nodded and immediately turned to leave.

"Second brother, let me help you." Lu Xiaoyu followed him over.

At this moment, Yang Kai, Cao Meng, and the others were also awakened by the noise outside and came out one after another.

Upon seeing Cao Meng and the others in their military uniforms, Liu Yunjuan's expression immediately changed, and she cautiously asked:

"Fengnian, who are they, and what are they doing here?"

Lu Fengnian introduced Cao Meng to Liu Yunjuan and told her about the recruitment of soldiers.

After hearing this, Liu Yunjuan's tears fell again.

Lu Fengnian spent a long time comforting her before she calmed down.

After a simple breakfast, Lu Fengnian, along with his family and Cao Meng, left the valley and prepared to return to Mao'er Village.

Yang Kai escorted Lu Fengnian to the valley entrance.

Lu Manyue carried the goods and led Liu Yunjuan and Lu Xiaoyu to the front, while Cao Meng followed slowly with his two subordinates.

Lu Fengnian was the last to leave, bidding farewell to Yang Kai.

"You've gone to the front lines, and we don't know when you'll be back."

Yang Kai bowed slightly to Lu Fengnian, "The battlefield is dangerous. I hope you can turn misfortune into good fortune and return safely."

Lu Fengnian nodded. "I'll be careful."

At this point, he asked, "What are your plans? Do you intend to stay in Shangjie Village for the rest of your life?"

If that's the case, it's such a waste of your archery skills and agility.

Yang Kai sighed softly, "I originally thought about going to the battlefield to make a name for myself, but my master repeatedly warned me that people like us who have no status or position, no matter how good our archery skills are, will hardly have a chance to stand out if we go to the front line."

They will only be seen as pioneers in overcoming difficulties, taking the blame when they lose, and getting credit for winning.

After hearing what he said, my thoughts about the front lines faded.

Originally, I was thinking of becoming a constable in Qinghe County.

I applied for a position in the county a while ago, but unfortunately, even as a regular constable, you can't get a job without connections.

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "Gold will always shine."

When you shine, who knows, those officials from Qinghe County might come knocking on your door to invite you in.

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Lu Fengnian, along with his family, Cao Meng, and his two subordinates, slowly made their way towards Mao'er Village.

As we passed the riverbank, the water in the river was rushing downstream, almost overflowing the bank.

After returning from Qinghe County, Lu Manyue stayed in the valley where Yang Kai's residence was located in Shangjie Village. Seeing so much river water, she was clearly surprised.

"Mother, why is there so much water in the river now?"

Lu Xiaoyu said proudly, "It was my elder brother who led people upstream and shot down a huge old turtle, clearing the upstream channel, which is why there is so much water in the river."

As she spoke, she held out her hands to show the size of the turtle, saying, "This old turtle is bigger than my quilt."

In fact, when Lu Fengnian and the others brought the old turtle out of the old turtle cave, Lu Xiaoyu had already been taken to Erlang Village by Wang the Cripple, and she had never seen the old turtle.

Lu Manyue blinked. "Can an old turtle grow that big?"

Cao Meng was also somewhat puzzled, staring at Lu Xiaoyu with wide, suspicious eyes.

Lu Xiaoyu blushed slightly and looked at Lu Fengnian, "Big brother, do you think that old turtle was this big?"

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "You underestimate it. That old turtle is much bigger than our cotton quilt. It took more than a dozen of us to barely lift it."

Cao Meng didn't doubt Lu Fengnian's words and blinked, saying, "This turtle is so big, it's probably about to become a spirit."

Lu Fengnian replied, "That's right. That old turtle had been living in the cave for who knows how long. It was very clever. It took us a lot of effort to get it down."

Liu Yunjuan continued, "In the year of Fengnian, Yang Kai and the others sold the old turtle shell and gave you some silver as well. I have more than three taels of silver with you."

Lu Fengnian looked puzzled. "Sixteen people sharing it, and they can still get so much silver?"

Liu Yunjuan shook her head, "Originally, each person could only receive a little over one tael of silver."

Yang Kai and Zhao Tie felt that since you contributed the most to killing the old turtle and you were involved in this incident, they gave you a larger share.

Lu Fengnian nodded without saying anything.

The group arrived at the entrance of Mao'er Village. Coincidentally, Aunt Ma, Sister Zhang, and Aunt Li gathered under the old willow tree, chatting about Zhang's family and Li's family.

When they saw Lu Fengnian and his family coming over, the three women were all stunned, thinking they were seeing things.

They either rub their eyes, pat their cheeks, or shake their heads.

Once they were sure they weren't seeing things or dreaming, the three women rushed out from under the old willow tree.

"Aunt Lu, you're back!"

"Scholar Lu, the county is searching everywhere, how dare you come back?"

"Isn't this the full moon celebration? Didn't you go to join the army?"

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Three women approached Lu Fengnian and his group, chattering incessantly with questions.

Cao Meng and his two companions lagged slightly behind. When they turned the corner, the three women turned pale with fright, thinking they had come to capture Lu Fengnian and his family.

"Aunt Lu, run! Run towards the back of the village. They're not familiar with the mountain paths. Once you're in the mountains, they won't be able to catch you," Sister Zhang whispered.

Despite her fear, Aunt Ma added, "Let's hurry up and see if we can delay them."

Aunt Li, timid as she was, said in a trembling voice, "Our house is close to the back mountain. When you go into the mountain, please take my quilt with you. It will be very cold at night if you stay in the mountains..."