After settling Xiao Yizhi in, Zhen Fuyou chatted with Chief Escort Lin for a long time.
The more Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard), listened to Zhen Fuyou's stories, the more shocked he became. The Zhen family was truly extraordinary!
Especially Zhen Niangzi!
Not only did they open their own department store, but they also produced fragrant shower gel and shampoo, as well as sanitary napkins that women need every month.
While he was away on business, he heard that this product was very popular, so he bought a few packs for his wife back home.
After his wife used it, she became more gentle and considerate towards him, and her emotions became much more stable during the most tiring days of the month.
From then on, his wife became a loyal fan of the department store. Whenever he was on business in Anqing Prefecture, she would ask him to come and buy things for her.
His in-laws, as well as other close relatives, would ask him to help them buy things.
Because he joined the army, he lost his business as a bodyguard and earned less than before, which greatly reduced his family's living conditions.
He can earn a commission by helping with the purchasing, so he's naturally happy to help.
He could have chosen another route that was farther from Kyoto, but instead he took a detour to come here to buy some goods.
I plan to take the goods I bought at the department store to Kyoto and sell them at a high price to earn some hard-earned money.
Their superiors were also aware of this, because they needed to conceal their identities when they went to Kyoto, and they always had to do other things to cover it up.
Since they had already started doing the purchasing agent business, their superiors tacitly approved of it.
Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard), had sighed countless times in his heart.
Looking at the smiling Zhen Fuyu in front of him, he felt a pang of melancholy.
Noticing the other party's unusual behavior, Zhen Fuyou put away his smug expression and patted Lin Biaotou on the shoulder.
"Chief镖林! After we complete our mission and return, I'll have my brother-in-law arrange a job for you in Anqing Prefecture, a hundred times better than what you have in Leling Prefecture!"
Zhenfu became more cautious, now that he knew about Lin the镖头's abilities and character.
If he were to directly introduce Chief Escort Lin to Lord Feng, he would have little chance of securing his position as Lord Feng's right-hand man.
But he couldn't bear to give up such a talented person, so he decided to recommend him directly to his brother-in-law.
Why let the good stuff go to outsiders and benefit our own people?
Lin, the head镖师, was stunned. He hadn't expected Zhen Fuyou to be willing to help him.
The reason he initially allowed these people to follow behind was partly because he was soft-hearted and couldn't bear to see them groping their way forward blindly.
Secondly, it allows them to earn more protection money, which is essential for supporting their families.
Regardless, the two sides were in a cooperative relationship, and logically, their cooperation should have ended once the person was sent to Leling Prefecture.
Neither party owes the other anything.
Seeing the sincerity in Zhenfu's words, Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard), hesitated.
He wanted to join them, but he was currently in the military camp and someone was watching him.
He couldn't guarantee that if he really switched jobs, the people there wouldn't make things difficult for Zhen's wealthy brother-in-law.
Moreover, if he comes, his wife, children, and in-laws will all come with him.
In addition to himself, his brother-in-law and others also joined the army.
He can't just run away and leave his father-in-law and his family there, can he?
If that's the case, his wife would have to cry herself blind in front of him.
Therefore, Chief Escort Lin did not explicitly state his position: "I thank Brother Zhen for his help, but let's discuss this matter again after we have finished our mission!"
Zhen Fu nodded, already having the answer in her heart.
The fact that he addressed Lin the镖头 (bodyguard) as such reveals that he had this idea.
Since he has this idea in mind, it won't be long before he tries to poach people from his team.
The journey to Kyoto is long, he has plenty of time.
Because Zhenfu needed to arrange for people to escort Xiao Yizhi back, the two chatted for a while and then returned to their respective teams.
Zhenfu went to the carriage to check on Xiao Yizhi. Seeing that he was alright, she then looked at the person guarding the side and said...
"Take a few men and escort Young Master Xiao back to Anqing Prefecture. Once there, hand him over to the yamen, and someone will come to meet him."
"Yes, sir!"
The subordinate clenched his fist, preparing to take Xiao Yizhi back, when Zhenfu remembered something and hurriedly waved to stop him.
"Wait a minute! Send this to the yamen as well, and then give it to the strategist."
Zhenfu took out a pre-written envelope and a bag of silver.
He hadn't sent a letter home since he left, for fear that Grandpa Zhen and Grandpa Li would worry too much.
So much time has passed, their anger should have subsided by now!
Some of the silver in that bag was for his parents, and some was for his three children.
He felt guilty towards his children, admitting that he was an irresponsible father.
I can't be by their side to watch them grow up.
But the opportunity was rare; it was a very rare chance for him to travel around with Lord Feng.
If he misses this opportunity, he will likely regret it for the rest of his life.
If he can complete the mission perfectly this time, his status will definitely rise accordingly.
His family members will also have an extra ray of light because of him.
Of course, he also had another wish: to climb to the top of the mountain and personally search for his missing younger brother.
Ultimately, he was the one who wronged him. If he didn't do it, he would have no face to see him a hundred years from now.
Thinking of all this, Zhenfu's usually playful face turned into a determined expression.
His eyes were filled with light and expectation, and his whole demeanor became much more reliable.
Having found Xiao Yizhi, Zhenfu has completed one-third of her mission; the rest will be in Kyoto.
Because General Xiao's illness couldn't wait, he whipped the horse's rump hard with the whip rope.
"Giddy up... Let's hurry on our way!"
Immediately, the sound of whips cracking echoed through the sky, and in the vast forest, only dust remained in the air.
Meanwhile, Chief Escort Lin quickened his pace.
Zhen Wanwan had something on her mind and couldn't sleep all night until the twins drank milk and fell asleep again.
She had only closed her eyes for a short while with them when scenes from the original book kept flashing through her mind.
During this time, she discovered details she hadn't noticed before, such as how the female lead, after transforming from a sparrow into a phoenix, developed feelings for Xiao Yizhi, the male lead.
The two secretly pledged their lives to each other, and the male lead revealed details about his family during their conversation.
At that time, the male protagonist's father, General Xiao, was already a renowned general who protected the country.
The Great General who protected the nation dedicated his life to fighting for China. Despite his numerous military achievements, he was a loyal, kind, and upright man.
He has always been highly valued by the royal family. Even his only son, Xiao Yizhi, was raised by the empress as a prince.
All these wonderful rumors have been passed down through generations about the emperor and the great general who protected the country—a pair of divine rulers and ministers.
Later generations followed their example, and the royal family treated the Xiao family very well.
Specifically, at that time, the princes and grandsons of the emperor addressed the male protagonist as "uncle."
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