"No, he didn't say that." Yu Xunmei said, lowering her head with a sad expression, her voice muffled. "But it'll be soon, you know that."

Yu Shida couldn't bear to see her sad, so he reached out and hugged her. "Don't be sad, your brother will still protect you from now on."

You're still the best!

"Oh, right." Yu Shida pushed her away, his eyes filled with affection. "I almost forgot the important matter. You always make me lose control. It's almost the end of the year, and the soldiers' and troops' salaries need to be paid."

"Don't worry, the manager has already calculated it, and it will be distributed in a few days," Yu Xunmei said.

Yu Shida kissed her on the cheek, "From now on, you will manage the household affairs, and I will manage the external affairs. We, brother and sister, will join forces to make the Yu family even stronger!"

Yu Xunmei waved at him impatiently, "It's nothing, you can go back now."

"Your father will eventually find out about your childhood sweetheart. Do you want me to take your place?" Yu Shida gestured with his hand across his neck.

Yu Xunmei thought for a moment and said, "If you mind, then you can deal with it."

"Okay, I'll arrange it."

After finishing their business, the two spent some more time cuddling in the study before Yu Shida reluctantly left the Yu family home.

Nanman Prefecture

Winters in the South are not cold; it's already the end of the year and there's still no snow.

The autumn air is crisp and clear, the sunlight is warm and gentle, and a gentle breeze brings only a slight chill.

Yun Mo held Yun Shijiu and played with her on the city wall. Yun Shijiu, who was almost half a year old, slept much less and became more lively and active.

"Master, look! Aren't those carriages the return of Master Wu and the others?" said the guard on duty in the watchtower.

Yun Mo looked closely and saw that besides Wu Peng, there were also the secret guards he had sent out sitting outside the carriage.

"That's right, it's them! Quick! Open the city gates!"