Qin Shen didn't hide it from her, "Young Master Xiao has arrived and wants to see the General and his wife."

"Young Master Xiao?" Jiang Qinyu couldn't remember who it was for a moment.

Qin Shen reminded him, "Xiao Rui, the former Seventh Prince."

While they were talking, Qi Wu had already tactfully left first.

Upon hearing Xiao Rui's name, Jiang Qinyu immediately knew who he was. "Why would he come to the border town?"

Shouldn't Xiao Rui be making a name for himself in Yukang Prefecture and improving the lives of its people?

Qin Shen shook his head, "This subordinate does not know."

After saying that, he cupped his hands in greeting and walked quickly toward Lu Yanzheng.

Lu Yanzheng arrived quickly, stood in front of Jiang Qinyu, and took her hand. "Let's go see Young Master Xiao."

Jiang Qinyu glanced at Qin Shen and found him pretending not to see anything, so she simply pretended not to know anything and let Lu Yanzheng lead her.

Just kidding. She's from the modern world, after all. It's understandable that she felt uncomfortable a couple of days ago, but if Lu Yanzheng acted like this every day, how could she possibly survive?

As long as she herself isn't embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed.

So when Xiao Rui saw Jiang Qinyu in Lu Yanzheng's office, he saw her and Lu Yanzheng holding hands tightly as they walked together.

Xiao Rui felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly.

At that moment, he didn't know what he was feeling; he just felt empty, as if he had lost something of utmost importance that he would never be able to have again.

"Young Master Xiao, how have you been?" Lu Yanzheng greeted Xiao Rui in a casual tone.

Xiao Rui had already composed himself, and with his usual gentle smile on his face, he said, "General Lu, how have you been lately? I have never forgotten your life-saving grace before, and I have come here today to express my gratitude."

"Oh?" Lu Yanzheng raised an eyebrow slightly. "Young Master Xiao is just here to express his gratitude?"

“Of course,” Xiao Rui said without changing his expression, “I am not only grateful to the general for saving my life that day, but also to the lady for helping the people of Yukang Prefecture.”

In fact, he came because he heard the news that Jiang Qinyu had disappeared.

He thought he might still be able to help, but Jiang Qinyu was already safe and sound.

Of course, it would be best if she could be safe and sound.

After saying this, Xiao Rui said to Eleven behind him, "Take the items to the General and his wife for inspection."

Eleven held a flat box and respectfully handed it to Lu Yanzheng.

Lu Yanzheng didn't hesitate at all, took it directly, opened the box and raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Young Master Xiao is so generous?"

"I'm just passing on what I've found," Xiao Rui said, looking at Jiang Qinyu. "If it weren't for Madam leading the people to find the coal mine, my men wouldn't have been able to find these gold and silver mines along the way."

Jiang Qinyu's lips twitched; she finally knew what Xiao Rui had given her.

She only pointed out six gold and silver mines to Xiao Rui in total, all of which were small. However, Xiao Rui actually gave two of them, one gold and one silver, to Lu Yanzheng and her.

"Young Master Xiao is very generous." Lu Yanzheng calmly put away the land deed, his face revealing little emotion.

Jiang Qinyu's smile became somewhat forced as she recalled the several large gold and silver mines she had secretly hidden.

However, she quickly regained her composure.

She was the one who discovered those things, and she can tell whomever she wants; no one can say anything about her.

Having acquired two mines from them, Lu Yanzheng wasn't stingy and immediately ordered a welcome dinner for Xiao Rui that evening.

Lu Yanzheng didn't have a good impression of this uninvited guest. They were both men, and he could guess what Xiao Rui was thinking.

However, since the person hadn't done anything out of line, and their actions and words were all proper, he couldn't very well turn them away.

But this time, Xiao Rui can forget about moving into the general's mansion.

After the welcoming banquet, Qin Shen led Xiao Rui and his group into the largest inn in the border town.

"Young Master Xiao, this is the best inn in our border town. Please feel free to tell the innkeeper if you need anything. You can ask him for anything you need during your time in the border town," Qin Shen said with a smile.

Hehe, this sucker actually gave the general two mines! They won't have to worry about their military pay for the next few years.

Xiao Rui almost lost his composure, but he managed to maintain his composure and nodded, saying, "General Qin, you've gone to so much trouble."

After settling Xiao Rui and the others in, Qin Shen returned home.

After he left, Eleven spoke up with dissatisfaction, "Your Highness, you have too good a temper! They were clearly bullying you!"

He shouldn't have said much about what his master was doing, but Lu Yanzheng and his group were really going too far. How could they treat customers who brought money to their door like that?

Last time they could stay at the General's Mansion, but this time they only deserve to stay at an inn?

I feel so sorry for Xiao Rui, thinking about it all.

Xiao Rui shook his head and said, "It's alright, there are advantages to living outside."

For example, he could take the opportunity to see the changes in the border town and learn about the real border town from the people.

Before Eleven could say anything more, he suddenly heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Cousin!" Lu Wanqing exclaimed in surprise, lifting her skirt as she ran towards Xiao Rui.

Xiao Rui felt a chill run down his spine when he heard her voice, his smile became strained, and he frowned directly, "What are you doing here?"

Lu Wanqing smiled, her eyes crinkling. "I came with you!"

"Didn't your uncle forbid you from going out anymore?" Xiao Rui felt a headache whenever he saw her.

Lu Wanqing chuckled, "I came out secretly, and I heard that Biancheng is not what it used to be, so I took the opportunity to come and have a look."

To be precise, their entire Yukang Prefecture is not what it used to be. She vaguely felt that her father didn't seem to be so opposed to her and her cousin's relationship. There was only one possibility: they were secretly plotting something bigger.

For Lu Wanqing, Xiao Rui's identity determines whether the two of them can be together in the future, so she is happy with the current situation.

As long as she stays close to her cousin, no other woman will have a chance.

"You live here?" Xiao Rui glanced in the direction she came from and suddenly had a bad feeling.

Lu Wanqing blinked. "Yes, I live in this room," she pointed to the room behind her. "Which room does my cousin live in?"

Xiao Rui's lips twitched almost imperceptibly; he had absolutely no desire to speak.

Qin Shen arranged a room for him right next to Lu Wanqing's. I wonder if it's too late for him to change rooms now.

...

"You discovered so many gold and silver mines?" Lu Yanzheng looked at Jiang Qinyu with a complicated expression.

Jiang Qinyu chuckled dryly, "Luck, luck."

Lu Yanzheng gave her a look that said, "Do you believe me or not?" and asked, "Besides you and me, is there anyone else who knows?"

“It’s gone.” Jiang Qinyu shook her head. “I only mentioned it to you.”

Lu Yanzheng paused and pondered, then said, "Don't let anyone know about this for now, and don't take any action unless absolutely necessary."

Since she discovered them, they should naturally be kept as her private property. However, Yu Kang Prefecture is not under his control, and he still needs to find a way to get these gold and silver mines into their hands.