With the nine-section whip stolen, her mother-in-law injured and catching a cold, Chang Lili naturally had no mind to think about anything else.

The courtyard was quiet. She had been staying by her mother-in-law's side for two days.

After feeding her medicine and some soup, her complexion improved considerably. However, due to internal injuries and her already poor health, she has become very sleepy lately.

Chang Lili covered her with a blanket, carried the bowl with the remaining brown medicine juice outside, and as she turned around, she bumped into someone's arms.

As if he had anticipated this, the man caught her.

The familiar scent instantly put her at ease. She looked up at Meng Yuxiu's sharp-featured face, which was so close to hers, and couldn't help but take a step back. She whispered angrily, "Did you float in? You walked without making a sound. You scared me to death."

She let out a breath, walked to the table, sat down, and patted her chest.

Meng Yuxiu also came over and sat down. Usually, he always walked with a steady and powerful gait, but this time his footsteps were so light that they were almost inaudible.

It's good to be detached from worldly desires and know martial arts.

"How is your mother-in-law?" Meng Yuxiu asked.

"I'm feeling much better, but I've been a little confused these past couple of days." Chang Lili looked at her mother-in-law with a sad expression.

"Don't worry, you'll get better once this cold gets better," he said, and seeing Chang Lili nod, he started talking about something else as if it were a casual conversation. "I've already registered your household in the Military Manufacturing Department."

"Oh," Chang Lili replied listlessly.

The room fell silent for a moment. Chang Lili suddenly sat up straight, staring wide-eyed at Meng Yuxiu, and asked incredulously, "What did you just say?"

"I've already registered your household registration in the Military Manufacturing Department." Meng Yuxiu's tone remained indifferent, but his words were like a splash of water.

"Military Manufacturing Department?" Chang Lili said, enunciating each word clearly. "Did I hear that right? Which Military Manufacturing Department?"

Meng Yuxiu poured himself a cup of tea, a smile appearing in his eyes: "How many more can the Military Manufacturing Department have?"

"A place that manufactures weapons for soldiers! Good heavens, I've joined the Military Equipment Factory! I've joined the Military Equipment Factory! Hahahaha, I've joined the Military Equipment Factory!" Chang Lili's voice couldn't help but get louder, and she jumped up with joy.

For those who make a living by blacksmithing, this military workshop is probably the place they yearn for their entire lives.

For Chang Lili, this was something she had never dared to imagine before; at this moment, she felt as if she were dreaming.

She reached out and patted her face, then pinched it before she could believe it was all real.

"Then... can I go to the military manufacturing department to manufacture weapons? You trust me too much!" Chang Lili was overjoyed and raised her voice.

Meng Yuxiu, however, simply sipped his tea contentedly, his smile deepening.

Chang Lili suddenly covered her mouth and turned to look at the bed, only to see her mother-in-law open her eyes and look at her with clear eyes.

"Mother-in-law..." she called out weakly, then asked guiltily, "When did you wake up?"

The mother-in-law struggled to sit up, and Chang Lili immediately went to help her.

"I've been awake for a while now, and I heard everything you said," the mother-in-law said with a sigh.

Meng Yuxiu put down his teacup and stood up, saying, "Grandma, this was my own arrangement. Miss Chang is indeed very talented. Although she is a woman, she is no less than a man. She shouldn't be wasted like this..."

At any other time, hearing Meng Yuxiu praise her like this would have made Chang Lili overjoyed, but now she had no such thoughts. She just lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong, not daring to look at her mother-in-law.

Her heart sank. She knew she was out of luck going to the military workshop; her mother-in-law would never agree.

"Don't say anymore, I know everything you're saying, but for Lili's safety, I've always hoped she could be like any other ordinary girl, get married, and raise children. But now it seems I was wrong." The mother-in-law sighed deeply.

As soon as she finished speaking, Chang Lili suddenly raised her head, her bright eyes fixed on her mother-in-law.

The mother-in-law looked at her lovingly, smoothed the stray hairs at her temples and said, "I always thought that not letting you touch those things was for your own good, but seeing how obsessed you are with making those things, I realized that you really like them. Without these things, you probably won't be happy in the future."

Chang Lili looked at her mother-in-law, her eyes brightening, tears welling up in her eyes, but with Meng Yuxiu present, she stubbornly held back from letting them fall.

Meng Yuxiu was relieved and silently walked out of the house.

"So, I won't force you anymore. If you like blacksmithing and weapon making, go ahead and do what you love," the mother-in-law said affectionately.

Chang Lili nodded repeatedly, tears suddenly streaming down her face. Overwhelmed with emotion, she hugged her mother-in-law tightly, saying, "Thank you, Mother-in-law!"

"Silly child," her mother-in-law said, patting her back. "You should thank General Meng, not me. Go and see if he's left yet. If he hasn't, thank him properly."

Chang Lili let go of her, wiped away her tears, and nodded obediently.

She rushed out of the courtyard, and when she saw Meng Yuxiu still standing there, she gave him a bear hug without saying a word.

She was so excited that she jumped up and down, saying, "Thank you, Meng Yuxiu! I feel like my life is complete! I can die without regrets!"

Meng Yuxiu couldn't help but laugh along with her; he, who rarely felt any emotion, was surprisingly happy.

He couldn't help but reach out and gently embrace her, but upon hearing her last words, he suppressed his joy and said in a deep voice, "What nonsense are you talking about? You still have a lot to do in the future."

Chang Lili suddenly jumped out of his arms and said, "Then can I go to the military workshop to make weapons?"

Meng Yuxiu's face flushed slightly. He coughed twice, neither confirming nor denying.

After her initial excitement subsided, Chang Lili finally calmed down and couldn't help but ask, "But why did you suddenly assign me to the Military Manufacturing Department? Have you finally discovered that I'm a genius?"

Meng Yuxiu couldn't help but look away helplessly and said, "Don't overthink it. Do you still remember the nine-section whip you stole?"

"What's wrong? Did you find it? Are you scared by my skillful hands?" Chang Lili asked, leaning closer to him.

Her breath was fragrant, and Meng Yuxiu couldn't help but take a step back and said, "I suspect that Hu Pin stole it. If he could steal the nine-section whip, he has most likely already found out that this thing was made by you. You are just a commoner and should not make weapons privately. I'm afraid he will make a big deal out of it."

Chang Lili thought about it carefully and nodded: "What you said makes sense, so you arranged for me to go to the Military Manufacturing Department. That way I have a reason to go. So, can I go to the Military Manufacturing Department or not?"

Meng Yuxiu couldn't help but find it amusing: "Go if you want. Although you have talent, you lack experience and still need to hone your skills. Going to the Military Manufacturing Department won't do you any harm."