So, during the meal, Li Chang'an asked Qin Xia to send him all the contracts signed for the General's Mansion's properties after she finished eating, as she planned to visit each one at a time.
Although she was very unwilling, Qin Xia could only smile and agree.
Because she no longer dared to inquire about these matters, she only prayed that Li Chang'an would not cause her trouble because of the accounting issues.
It was precisely because of this fear that Qin Xiashi took the initiative to seek goodwill from Li Chang'an.
The servants and maids in the general's mansion were all stunned to see Qin Xiashi and Li Chang'an going to dinner hand in hand.
The conflict between the two women had spread among everyone. Originally, everyone was waiting to see them make a fool of themselves, and they were even betting on who would become the matriarch of the general's mansion.
Despite their surprise, they dared not inquire about their master's affairs. They could only secretly speculate that the two had probably reconciled, and couldn't help but feel a little regretful that they would no longer be able to watch the show.
Seeing how attentive Qin Xia was to Li Chang'an, the servants all treated Li Chang'an with utmost respect, as if they had tacitly accepted her as the mistress of the General's Mansion.
This meal left Qin Xiashi completely exhausted, both physically and mentally.
Although all the dishes on the table looked and smelled delicious, she still found them tasteless.
After quickly feeding Qin Yubao, Qin Xiashi made an excuse to leave with the child.
After returning to her room, Xing'er looked at her mistress's gloomy face and couldn't help but worry, so she quickly handed her a cup of tea.
With a sharp crack, Qin Xiashi raised her hand and smashed the teacup on the ground, shattering it into pieces.
Xing'er was taken aback by the sudden outburst of anger, but she quickly understood what was happening. She hurriedly called a maid to clean up the mess on the ground and then poured a new cup of tea for Qin Xia Shi.
"Please don't upset yourself. Let's hold back for now and make our move when the time is right!"
After listening to Xing'er's advice, Qin Xia sighed deeply, then took the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.
Li Chang'an, you just wait, I will definitely not let you get away with this!
"Mother, Mother, please don't be angry..."
At this moment, Qin Yubao also held one of Qin Xia's hands, gently shaking it while saying in a childish voice.
Looking at the exquisite and adorable child before her, Qin Xia felt a lump in her throat and her eyes immediately welled up with tears.
She pulled Qin Yubao into a tight embrace, then murmured to herself, "My good child, you'll always side with your mother, won't you?"
"Yu Bao will always stay with Mother. When I grow up, I will protect you and won't let those bad guys bully us!"
As he spoke, Qin Yubao clenched his little fists tightly, his rosy face filled with a determined look.
Qin Xia was deeply moved that the child had already learned so much at such a young age, and tears welled up in her eyes.
She quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears, then smiled through her tears, stroking the soft hair of the child in her arms as she said, "My good child, Bao-ge is truly my good child..."
Qin Xia's heart trembled slightly. She had fantasized countless times about how wonderful it would be if Qin Yubao were really her child.
However, it seems that God has been kind to her. Although she was left all alone, He gave her such a well-behaved and sensible child.
If it weren't for Qin Yubao, she really didn't know how she would have spent those three lonely and helpless years in the General's Mansion.
Li Chang'an also obtained the contracts for the properties under the General's Mansion. She glanced through them and found that there were more than twenty restaurants, teahouses, and money exchanges of all sizes.
It would take her a very long time to resolve the accounting issues across so many industries on her own, as she has never dealt with business matters before and is completely unfamiliar with the people in charge of each industry.
Thinking of this, Li Chang'an couldn't help but feel a pang of distress—if only he had a helper.
Unfortunately, he had no one else of use besides his soldiers, but he couldn't let them interfere in the affairs of the general's mansion.
The next morning, someone from the palace came to the general's residence to announce the imperial edict: Emperor Xingchang planned to hold a military review ceremony in half a month.
Because the matter was handled in such a rush, Li Chang'an had no choice but to hurriedly ride his horse out of the mansion to the other residence after receiving the imperial decree.
"A military parade? What's the point of all this fancy stuff!"
Upon arriving at the villa and meeting Deputy General Li Chang'an, he immediately explained his purpose.
Deputy General Sun frowned, wondering if the emperor was just too idle. They only had a hundred or so brothers, so there was no need for a military parade.
Besides, it wasn't any big occasion. Deputy General Sun really couldn't understand why Emperor Xingchang would suddenly want to do this.
Li Chang'an naturally understood this principle as well. In order to showcase the army's might and morale during the military parade and make the overall effect look more beautiful, everyone had to undergo some deliberate training to adjust their standing posture, walking posture, and weapon-holding gestures.
These things are unnecessary to pay attention to on the battlefield, so it's like everyone has to spend time practicing these fancy moves, which is both a waste of energy and time.
"The imperial decree has been issued, and I must take full responsibility for this matter. I'm entrusting everyone's training to you. We don't have much time left, so please bear with us for a while. After the parade, I'll book a restaurant so everyone can relax."
After saying that, Li Chang'an reached out and patted Deputy General Sun on the shoulder, entrusting him with an important task.
Although he felt helpless, Deputy General Sun had no choice but to agree.
Then the group discussed the specific training content in the courtyard.
Li Chang'an held paper and pen in his hand, discussing with everyone while writing and drawing on the paper.
"Then we'll have the archers here, and then..."
"Chang An! You really are here!"
Just as everyone was engrossed in their discussion, two unexpected guests suddenly arrived at the villa.
Li Chang'an was extremely familiar with the voice. She couldn't help but frown, wondering how that guy had found his way here.
He then looked up at the door, and his expression froze when he saw that it was two people coming in.
Why did Feng Beichuan bring Li Changsheng along?
Li Chang'an felt this guy was getting bolder and bolder, so he angrily put his pen on the table, stood up, walked over to the man with an unfriendly expression, and said with some displeasure, "Why are you here?"
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