The Farm Girl’s Charismatic Fortune
Chapter 261 - 257: Another Imperial Edict

Chapter 261: Chapter 257: Another Imperial Edict

General He quickly wrote a letter, a thick stack, in which he emphasized how formidable the hurricane was, destroying two ships that were anchored at the safe harbor and blowing down trees all around, houses were blown away, and then how he and several other generals tried their best to dissuade Yan Heng from deploying troops, but Yan Heng insisted on his own way, ordering the Feiyan Army to engage in battle, with General Wen and General Zhao forcing their soldiers to join the fight.

As a result, the entire army of twenty thousand perished at sea, twenty warships sank, and the bodies of twenty thousand elite soldiers couldn’t even be found.

In essence, the main point of the letter was that General Yan was overeager for glory, disregarded advice, and heedlessly sent out troops resulting in the death of twenty thousand elite soldiers, causing the Imperial Court to lose twenty warships. Now there is a shortage of both ships and soldiers in the army, while the remnants of the previous dynasty are closely watching, and the borders are in a state of emergency.

The implication was that without soldiers or warships, he would be unable to withstand an attack from the remnants of the former dynasty.

After writing the letter, he sent a copy back to the Capital City via carrier pigeon.

To ensure the Capital received the message, he also had his subordinates deliver it with all haste.

Once the letter was sent, he felt at ease. Even if Tan Cang came with his men, how could he fight without any soldiers? He could only retreat. If he lost the city then, it couldn’t be blamed on him; it was Yan Heng’s own doing, leading the remaining forces to their deaths.

Over the years, General He and the Tan Family Army had coexisted peacefully, with Tan Cang giving him quite a few benefits, so he had deliberately overlooked the Tan soldiers when they landed on the island and plundered and killed the civilians.

However, Yan Heng’s arrival had cut off his source of wealth and also the Tan Family Army’s lifeline. The island was too small; without plundering, they simply didn’t have enough food.

Now that Yan Heng was out of the way, he could negotiate with Tan Cang again and continue to freely be the great general here.

In high spirits, he asked someone to secretly summon his newly acquired concubine.

Soon, a petite and exquisite soldier was brought into General He’s tent.

It must be said that the concubine, dressed in a soldier’s uniform, had a unique charm. General He couldn’t control himself and immediately pounced on her.

Sultry sounds soon emanated from the tent.

These past few days, Ruo Xuan and Xuanyuan Que had been visiting Nanyu Island daily, using their invisibility to help Yan Heng swiftly secure control of Nanyu Island, root out the hidden enemies, and earn more merits for Ruo Hai.

Today, the issues of Nanyu Island were finally resolved. Yan Shan stayed on the island with ten thousand of the Feiyan Army until officials and troops from the Imperial Court came to take over.

Following Yan Heng and the remaining ten thousand troops, including the captive Tan Cang and others, they returned together.

After disembarking, Xuanyuan Que, with her in tow, ran straight to the mountain behind the military camp. He planned to hide the food from her Qiankun Bag near the camp, so later Ruo Hai could discover it and gain another merit.

As invisible figures, they flew over the camp, and as they passed mid-air above General He’s tent, Ruo Xuan heard moaning sounds, became curious, and wanted to stop to have a look.

Xuanyuan Que immediately sealed her senses and, hugging her, teleported away in an instant, while also sending a Little Fairy Technique to Yan Heng.

So while General He was full of vigor, an anxious voice from a soldier below rang out: "General He, General Yan has returned! He’s come back with the army! General Yan wants to see you, General."

Then, Yan Heng’s voice followed behind that soldier: "Is General He inside? I’m coming in to see him."

General He was so frightened that he went limp!

Then, just as General He got off his concubine and hadn’t even managed to pull up his pants, his head rolled on the floor!

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Ruo Hai returned to the village a month later.

By then, there were ten days left until his wedding day, and three months until the new year.

The military was still tallying accounts, and the rewards had yet to be distributed, but knowing he was about to get married, Yan Heng specially gave him a month’s leave to go home and get married.

When Ruo Hai returned home, Granny Lei finally relaxed.

Although I had already heard that Great General Yan had eradicated the remnants of the former dynasty, and Nanyu Island had been retaken by the Imperial Court, she couldn’t rest easy until her eldest brother returned home.

She went straight up to check on him, making sure he wasn’t injured before she felt at ease.

When the villagers learned of Ruo Hai’s return, they all came over to inquire about the situation.

A group of people surrounded Ruo Hai, asking all sorts of questions.

Ruo Hai picked what he could to share with everyone.

Upon hearing that the remnants of the former dynasty had been completely eradicated, they all praised Ruo Hai and the Feiyan Army, then asked if Ruo Hai had achieved any significant accomplishments, and whether he had been promoted to General.

Half an hour after Ruo Hai returned home, surrounded by villagers who revered him without even having a sip of water, he was somewhat overwhelmed by the attention.

Ruo Xuan, seeing her Uncle getting tired, ran up to Ruo Hai, extended her arms, and cooed, "Uncle, hold me to sleep, I’m sleepy!"

Xuanbao was such a sweet little treasure! Ruo Hai immediately scooped up his beloved niece, then promptly addressed the crowd, "Dear uncles, aunts, and fellow villagers, I must put Xuanbao to bed first!"

And with that, he made his escape, carrying Xuanbao away.

Upon returning to the backyard, Ruo Xuan sweetly said, "Congratulations, Uncle, you must be getting promoted to Great General for your great achievements this time!"

Ruo Hai kissed his precious niece and laughed, "Thank you, Xuanbao, your uncle indeed accomplished a great feat. However, I’m probably not qualified enough to be a Great General just yet. The Emperor’s edict hasn’t arrived, but I guess it’s likely I could snag the position of Deputy General. But, Uncle knows this is all Xuanbao’s credit; it’s your shine that Uncle has basked in."

He knew Great General Yan had petitioned The Emperor for a Sixth Rank General title for him, but he felt the chances were slim, since he had only just returned to the military camp a few months ago.

Even if he couldn’t become a Sixth Rank General, he would be quite content with being a Deputy General, because the success of this feat was all thanks to the Wind-Calming Talisman, which Xuanbao had Xiaobai send to him. It didn’t really have much to do with him, and too great a reward would be undeserved.

Xuanbao insisted firmly, "It must be General!"

Wasn’t it for the sake of these honors that she ran to the island every day to assist him?

Those days, her skin had been wrinkled by the sea breeze.

Such a great sacrifice!

If it wasn’t for the title of General, she would go make a fuss to Divine Lord Xuanyuan!

Ruo Hai couldn’t bear to crush the hope of his precious niece and laughed, "Then let’s hope for Xuanbao’s auspicious words!"

Ruo Hai carried Xuanbao into the house and set her down, about to drink some water.

Right then, a court official arrived on horseback at the Ruo Family’s door, announcing, "The Imperial Decree is arriving! The lords and ladies of the Ruo Family, quickly prepare to receive the decree!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanbao pointed excitedly towards the door, "Uncle, the Imperial Decree is here! Let’s hurry and receive it!"

Having said that, Xuanbao dashed out first, thumping away!

During the autumn harvest, their crop yields exceeded a thousand kilograms per mu, and that gold mine was also her discovery. She wondered if The Emperor would reward her this time?

Ruo Hai: "..."

All he wanted was a sip of water; why was it so difficult!

The Ruo Family’s large courtyard was filled with people on their knees.

Eunuch Pan, holding the Imperial Decree, announced loudly, "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Ruo Family has been loyal and good for generations, with the elder of the Ruo Family having followed the previous Emperor....."