The thunderous sound of horses' hooves was all too familiar to the Li family.

Almost everyone dropped what they were doing and ran out like madmen.

Sure enough, the hundred or so men ran closer, and the two horses in the lead were Li Laosi and Li Yong.

The two men, covered in dust from their journey, smiled broadly, revealing their white teeth, upon seeing their family.

Before he could even get close, Li Laosi leaped down and knelt before his mother, crying, "Mother, your unfilial son has returned!"

Grandma Li's eyes reddened. She hugged her son and looked him up and down. Seeing that he was only darker and thinner, with no obvious injuries, she was relieved.

"You brat, you finally decided to come back! You've been gone for three or four months!"

"Hehe, I'm back!" Li Laosi grinned foolishly, showing off like a child. "Mother, I've done a great service! I'm the Grand Commander now!"

Everyone was bewildered, not quite understanding the ranks in the military. Fortunately, Li Yong was there. He stepped forward, saluted, and explained with a smile, "Auntie, the Grand Commander commands five hundred..."