It's unclear who instructed her behind the scenes, but she suddenly changed her approach.

After she came to his door today to upset him, he admitted that he had taken a liking to her.

It's just asking him to return some items; he'll be back soon, it's no big deal.

He gave in to her, but regretted not having made her his own sooner.

If she had already become his, no matter how sharp her claws were, she could not escape his cage.

However, the situation is now somewhat out of control.

He used to simply wait for her to come to him, but now he's unsure what to do next. Should he take the initiative? Or continue to wait quietly as before?

However, one thing is certain: he wants to become stronger.

Her eyes lit up when she mentioned Hua Weixin today.

Yun Ruoyan scoffed, "He's just a brute, barbaric and crude, without any sense of romance. What's so good about him?"

Only when he ascends to a high position and becomes the head of all officials will he be someone she should look up to.

Thinking of this, Yun Ruoyan looked up at Madam Ye: "Mother, what brings you to my uncle's house today?"

When this matter was mentioned, a mysterious smile appeared on Ye's face.

"Yan'er, I've found you a great job today!"

"Oh? What kind of job?" He wouldn't do something that wasn't respectable enough.

Ye dismissed the servants and whispered to Yun Ruoyan, "Your uncle has received an imperial commission and will lead troops to Jiulian Mountain to suppress bandits tomorrow. I went to his residence today and said all the right things to get you a position. You just need to go with your uncle for this trip, and you can receive your official title when you come back!"

Yun Ruoyan frowned.

He had absolutely no desire to get involved in fighting or killing; it was too disgraceful for a scholar!

"You're still hesitating about such a good job?"

Madam Ye was a little exasperated, but she patiently persuaded him, "Although this job looks dirty and tiring, you don't have to lift a finger! You're a scholar, so you can just be a clerk by your uncle's side! Your uncle is well-prepared for this mission and has brought a lot of men. You don't even have to fight on the front lines. You'll be rewarded as soon as you come back. This is a great bargain that others would fight tooth and nail for!"

Yun Ruoyan softened her stance; hearing her mother say that, it was indeed a good job!

Even if he went, he would only be a supporting character. Even if His Majesty bestowed rewards, the lion's share would go to his uncle, leaving him with little of value. He still needs to carefully plan upon his return.

Seeing him deep in thought, Madam Ye said to herself, "Your uncle didn't get this job easily either. He said that he was originally appointed as the Grand Marshal of the Army, but then His Majesty suddenly said that he wanted to change the person. Your uncle pulled a lot of strings and managed to get this job."

"You mean, this job was originally meant for Hua Weixin?"

Seeing that her son had finally shown some interest, Madam Ye told him everything she knew: "Yes, His Majesty has always trusted him the most, which is why he entrusted him with such an easy task to gain military merit. As long as he is there, it is difficult for others to get the chance!"

"Wow!"

The Jiulian Mountains are not far from the capital; if you ride at full speed, it will take at most seven or eight days to travel there and back.

By the time he returns, Li Yunyan will probably already be regretting it.

This time, he not only wants to steal the credit that originally belonged to Hua Weixin, but he also wants to win back his woman!

Yun Ruoyan's gloomy expression vanished instantly, replaced by a sudden surge of fighting spirit.

The next day, Yun Ruoyan set off with the main group full of confidence.

Li Yunyan stayed at home, watching Granny Qin and Cuixiu count her dowry.

"I don't want any of this jewelry anymore, I'll buy new ones from now on!"

"I don't want this snuff bottle anymore. Although it's beautifully made, it's just an eyesore."

"We can keep this blue and white porcelain gilded vase. It's just for decoration. Even if someone has touched or used it, a wipe will make it look brand new."

Li Yunyan lay on the chaise lounge, one hand resting naturally on her lower abdomen, leisurely shaking her leg as she ate fresh fruit.

Life is so wonderful!

It would be even better if there weren't those blind people!

"Li Yunyan! Li Yunyan! Come out here!"

"Who's outside?!"

There are now guards outside Liuyan Courtyard. No one can enter without Li Yunyan's permission. People can only call out from outside.

This sound is unpleasant to listen to.

Granny Qin carefully placed the vase she was holding and said to Li Yunyan, "Judging from the voice, it sounds like the young master of the second branch of the family. This old servant will go out and take a look!"

"Um."

Recalling the plot she had watched, Li Yunyan realized that the two legitimate sons of the second wife were no good either!

Before, when Li Yunwu came to her courtyard to freeload, these two would often come over too. They would take her things without even saying thank you, acting all high and mighty.

Fortunately, those things have been retrieved now. The two of them probably came back to confront her after finding the house empty.

Since Li Yunyan happened to have some free time, she decided to discipline her two sons for her good second uncle!

She could hear Qin Mama outside the courtyard, and no matter how she tried to persuade them to leave, she was met with their scolding. So she threw down the silver skewer with the fruit stick in her hand, got up and walked outside.

As we walked along the connecting corridor, we heard the arguing growing louder and louder.

Those two were like scoundrels, completely lacking the demeanor of noble gentlemen.

It's true what they say: if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too!

As soon as they pushed open the courtyard gate, Li Yuntao and Li Yunhao spotted her.

"Li Yunyan! You've come at the right time! That old shrew in your courtyard won't let us in! You should sell her to a brothel right now!"

Li Yunyan slapped! Slapped! Two big pockets landed on each of them!

"Li Yunyan! How dare you hit us!"

"Slap! Slap!"

It's symmetrical now.

Li Yunhao is only 12 years old this year. He is the youngest among the legitimate children and also the most favored. He has never been beaten like this before, and he immediately covered his face and started crying.

"Waaaaah!! Li Yunyan, you bitch! How dare you hit me! I'm going back to tell Mother and Grandmother, and they'll come and teach you a lesson!"

"Slap! Slap!"

Li Yunyan always prefers action to words; when killing zombies, they won't listen to you!

Li Yunhao was hit twice more and was about to curse again when he saw Li Yunyan raise her hand again.

He covered his mouth and dared not utter a sound.

He has already behaved himself.

Li Yuntao, relying on his strength, tried to reach out and grab her hand.

He was kicked away by Li Yunyan.

Li Yuntao was kicked back several meters by her, and the place where she kicked him felt excruciating abdominal pain.

He clutched his stomach and shouted, "Li Yunyan! Are you crazy? We haven't even said anything yet, and you've already started hitting us!"

Li Yunyan clapped her hands and said righteously, "First, Granny Qin is a person in my courtyard. I instructed her to do everything, and it is not your place to talk nonsense. Second, I am your elder sister. It is disrespectful for you to call your elder sister by her first name. Third, and most importantly, you two are too rude and annoying to look at."

"Any other questions?"