Fourth Master left the palace, still thinking about the words of Zhiguang Wang in his mind.
He took Fourth Master to the South Study and smiled: "This time you go out, you also gain some experience, earn some military merit, and move up a bit."
The Marquis of Zhi is remembered, the fourth elder of the last generation has never been a marquis, and directly became a prince.
There aren't many like him even among his brothers.
This life is all different now, I don't know how it will be again.
However, if Laosi wants to move up, he needs to have military achievements in order to have a say.
Fourth Master returned to the mansion, changed his clothes, and headed towards the main courtyard.
It won't be long before I head south, and I need to bid farewell to Fu Jin.
In the main hall, Yungai was present and upon seeing Fourth Master, she couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
In her heart, after relying on Fu Jin, she had many more opportunities to see Fourth Master, but unfortunately... Although so, Fourth Master didn't like her that much.
"Pay respects to your grandfather." The lady-in-waiting smiled and said.
"The slave greets Master with good health and prosperity." Yun Gege also hurriedly said.
"Come on, Yunshi, you go back first, I have something to say to Fugui." Fourth Master waved his hand lightly.
Yun's family had no choice but to nod in agreement and withdraw.
"Father?" Madame Fok saw Fourth Master's serious expression and called out, something was up.
"Get ready, on the 20th of this month, I will go south with Big Brother, to deal with the rebellion of the Tusi in Yunnan and Sichuan." said Fourth Master.
"Is it... serious?" The lady frowned.
"A few tens of thousands is nothing, not a big deal. It's just that the climate in the southwest and north are different, I'm afraid the soldiers might not be used to it. Oh, there are many poisonous insects over there, prepare more medicine." Fourth Master said.
"Yes, I'll ask the imperial physician to come over right away and bring more medicine. Don't worry about it, sir. But how long will you be gone? In two months, it'll be Chinese New Year." Madame Fu said with concern.
Fourth Master sighed after a moment of contemplation: "This New Year's, I'm afraid it's uncertain whether I'll be able to return. When I'll come back, I don't know either. If I don't make it back for the New Year, you can bring Madame Li into the palace, and there's no need to bring the children; we can just find an excuse later."
In the palace... Fourth Master shook his head.
The empress nodded: "I understand. When you go out, be careful with everything, there are many things that don't adapt well, fortunately, there is a military doctor following."
"After some thought, he said: 'Can anyone go with me to the backyard?'"
Although it's going out for a casual stroll, ...this is always something that needs to be asked.
"It's not necessary." Fourth Master didn't get angry: "It's inconvenient to bring anyone, there are already too many servants in the front yard, and women are more troublesome, they will inevitably drag us down. It's not necessary to bring them along." This meant that the maids wouldn't be brought either.
"Yes, it's good that there are people like Su Peisheng around, I can rest assured." Fu Jin nodded.
It's been four days, and time is neither tight nor relaxed.
Fourth Master got up: "I'll go take a look at Li's house, you're busy."
"Yes, it should be so, see you off, sir." The lady-in-waiting smiled and said.
Li Shi, after all, is a concubine of the imperial family.
In Li's house, Fourth Master came and said that he was going to settle the case. After that, Li smiled and said: "Why not ask Changshi to follow?"
Fourth Master refused: "No need, this time going out, no one will be brought. You stay in the mansion and take good care of the children. During the New Year, go to the palace with Madame Fu."
"Yes, where have I been unreasonable?" Li smiled wryly, feeling a sour heart but also dared not say anything.
Fourth Master just looked at her: "Li Shi, remember what I said in your heart. Don't wait for me to come back and find out that you've made another mistake."
Although he didn't finish what he was saying, Li understood anyway.
Fourth Master is warning her...
If she did something wrong, she wouldn't be spared.
"Yes, I understand and will never dare to be wrong again." Li had no choice but to nod in obedience.
"Get up." Fourth Master raised his hand: "Master is back in the front yard."
The fourth master finished speaking and got up and left.
Li sent him off outside and looked at Siye's back, her eyes full of tears.
Chang stood by and didn't dare to speak. After a while, Li turned around and said: "Come in and talk with me."
Chang's heart tightened and he hastily agreed, following him in.
Chang often comes over to Li's place and serves her.
Getting up and having breakfast, after Li Shi had been favored by the Fourth Master several times, she didn't make things easy for her.
But in recent years, it has become less common.
Nowadays, she doesn't know what Li thinks in her heart, thinking that even if Li is difficult for her again, it will be the same as before.
"I recommended you to follow Grandfather, but he said no one is allowed to bring anyone along. When Grandfather returns, I'll think of a way to get you to serve as his concubine. You're still young, and it's likely that you can conceive." Li Shi said calmly.
Chang's expression changed slightly before he said: "This humble servant thanks Cefu Jun for her support, this humble servant... is deeply grateful."
"You don't have to be so grateful, I'm helping you out, of course I have my own thoughts. Now that you've had a child, it's time for you to help me out too. If you don't, you can forget about seeing your own child." Li said viciously.
"I know, I... am a person of Master Li's. I dare not disobey." Chang Shi hastily said.
Li nodded: "I'm getting worse and worse now, but the position of Cefujun is still there, and the children are still there. I won't be too sad. Thinking of protecting you, it's still possible."
"Master Li is still the same to Master Zhang, don't think too much," said Mrs. Chang consolingly.
Li smiled wryly and said nothing.
However, the thought of chatting also faded: "You go, if Master comes back once before leaving, I'll call you to serve, get ready."
Chang's family busily thanked and came out with a mixture of fear and respect.
It has to be said that although Li always said she was promoting her, she still had some doubts in her heart.
After all, Master Li hasn't reached the age of withering flowers yet, and Master Li is younger than her...
So, always with an air of incredulity.
But looking at it again, it doesn't seem fake...
Going south, there are many preparations to be made by Fourth Master, and there are also many things arranged in the front yard.
Busy till night, lit the lamp for a long time, but didn't call for dinner.
Su Peisheng was anxious and reminded him: "Sir, it's getting late."
"Oh? Time for bed?" Fourth Master looked up
"Oh no, Master, you haven't had dinner yet!" Su Peisheng said hastily.
"Is it? I don't feel hungry either. Go and see if Jin Yu Ge has eaten, put it in Jin Yu Ge." Fourth Master said as he stood up.
Su Peisheng thought that they must have eaten over there, but he still went to pass on the message.
Directly ignoring what was said on that side, Master didn't eat, and even if Jin Yu Ge ate, she would have to accompany him!
Two quarters of an hour later, Fourth Master changed his clothes and arrived at Jin Yu Pavilion.
Just in time for dinner.
"Pay respects to Grandpa." Ye Zao came up to greet him.
Fourth Master nodded and supported her: "Have you eaten?"
"It's still edible." Ye Zao smiled and said.
"Ah, then let's keep Grandfather company and have a bit more." Fourth Master smiled.
"Uh-huh." Ye Zao nodded, it was indeed still edible.
Fourth Master's stomach was not good, he didn't eat much, after eating, he sat with Ye Zao and chatted.
