Chapter 558: My Precious Little Boy

eld her garment in her hand. A ball of white light shot out from her palm, transforming the fabric into five silver needles that flew towards the charging enemy. 。The silver needles pierced through th...Night Wenyan showed no change in expression, only nodding slightly and saying in a calm voice: "Yes" 。Then, looking at the sky, he said again, “Let’s go in and talk. Some things are hard to explain in just a few words.” 。“Good, then Miss Four should go in first. The servant will tie up the horses at the back courtyard and then go find Miss Four.” 。"Nowadays, Ye Wen's courtyard has moved back to the east side. The servants felt that her courtyard was too small, so they demolished the courtyard walls and hurriedly expanded outwards. 。She really didn't care about the size of her living space. This mansion could never give her a sense of belonging, like a hotel. She came back to sleep at night and did whatever she needed to do during the day. 。Where she lived, big or small, didn't matter. This Yipin General's Mansion was merely her initial foothold after crossing over. One day, she would leave this place. When everything ended, she would return the mansion to its rightful owner and then, with her belongings, seek out a house of her own, to live a true life. 。As for the walls that have already been demolished, she had no intention of asking any further questions. Let the servants do as they pleased; in the future, someone else would surely take her place and continue living here. 。Maybe that person just likes bigger yards Zhou Shang arrived very quickly, right in front of Ye Wenyan's room. He hesitated for a moment before finally telling Ye Wenyan: "The General has a concubine at the border, who he has kept for many years. The two have even had a child, a boy..." 。He recounted the story of Ye Dajiang and the concubine, it was basically not much different from what Xiao Shubi had said, just that he knew more details than Xiao Shubi. 。When the concubine gave birth to her first child, she had a difficult delivery and almost died. The general called for the camp doctor to save her life. 。Only the concubine's life was saved, but the doctor's life was not. 。The general's explanation to the public about the sudden death of the physician was that he died suddenly, right before his eyes. 。For this, he was saddened for many days. Not only did he order a grand burial, but he also sent his ceremonial robes back to Lin'an and had an honorary tomb erected for the physician's family. 。But in reality, it was he who poisoned him. The general had the poison ready before the physician arrived. 。Because the physician was an old acquaintance of the Mu family, and their families had also been friends for generations. Moreover, when the physician arrived at the concubine's residence and discovered such a thing, he initially refused to treat her. 。But the general had given an order, and he had to obey. Afterward, he quarreled with the general. 。The general used a cup of tea to poison someone, and no one suspected that the death was anything but natural. 。When Zhou Shang said this, there was also some confusion in his expression. He even asked Yè Wēn Yán, "Miss Si, you say it's strange or not" 。The General and his concubine had lived in the border town for so many years, although the concubine was raised in the town, the General didn't often visit. 。"It's impossible for even a single person in the camp to remain unaware, and no one could possibly keep something like this hidden so well!"

Ye Wenyan nodded. "That's right, it's impossible to hide it that well. So over these years, many people must have known, they just choose not to speak, or..." or perhaps they simply didn't have the chance.

The border fort was a place of constant warfare, and killing someone or a group of people was too easy. 。She was reluctant to think of Night Fourth Miss's father as such a terrible person, but as more and more things reached her ears, she had no hope of turning the situation around regarding that General Night. 。"How did you survive" she asked Zhou Shang, "Didn't the General keep these things from you" Zhou Shang said, "No, after all, the General also needs a helper " 。As a servant of the Ye household, I'm probably more trustworthy than the soldiers. Therefore, the General hasn't been hiding anything from me, nor has he killed me. Over these years, I've frequently traveled between the camp and town, delivering messages or gifts to that woman on his behalf, and also taking care of his child. 。Later, the soldiers thought I had started a family in town and that those were my wife and children. When the general went to town to speak with that woman again, someone happened to see him. He casually claimed that she was with me, that she was taking care of me. 。Zhou Shang bowed his head, “Fourth Miss, I’m sorry. After this happened, I didn’t tell anyone about it, not even Madam.” 。Because the general is my benefactor, and I have always believed that someone of the general's status, even if they kept a concubine and had children outside, it wouldn't be a big deal. 。Perhaps Madam had known all along, but simply refused to say anything. 。"Then why bring it up now Because I asked"Zhou Shang shook his head, "Miss Four, even if you hadn't asked, I wasn't planning on keeping this hidden any longer. I would have found an opportunity to tell you or Madam..." 。Because my health has been deteriorating recently, especially at night when I cough severely and sometimes even cough up blood. 。I secretly went to the doctor's office, and the doctor said I had a chronic poison, which I'd contracted for many years. Now, I don't have much time left. 。"Hmm" Ye Wenyan was taken aback, then beckoned Zhou Shang forward, "Come here, I'll take your pulse." 。She placed her hand on Zhou Shang's wrist, circulating her spiritual energy. Soon, she found that toxins were indeed flowing with his blood. 。While it may not be immediately fatal, it can only last for a month or two at most. 。Zhou Shang was still talking: "The General loves a type of tea, a specialty from the border region. Every time he brews it, he pours me a cup. Everyone envies me, saying that I must be the General's house slave brought back from Lin'an, someone closer to him..." 。< Recently I recalled my poisoning, if I'm not mistaken, it was most likely the tea that was problematic. > 。When Ye Wen put his wrist down, he quickly stepped back two steps, his expression complex. 。"Miss Four, do you hate General Don't hate him, he's actually a good person. 。The border soldiers are all those who fight with their heads tucked in their pants. Who knows when they might fall off. 。The Grand General promised the three armies that no matter the circumstances, as long as their bodies could be found, he would bring them back to Northern Qi to be buried. 。If someone wishes to bring their ashes home, they will cremate the body and then solemnly place the ashes in an urn. They will take it back with them when they return to the capital for work or to visit relatives. 。Even soldiers whose homes were not in Lin'an would send someone back to their hometowns and provide a generous sum of money as compensation. 。For border guards, having their affairs taken care of after death is the best possible outcome. 。Therefore, everyone in the camp adored the general, and everyone said he was the best general. 。The Great General was indeed the best; he was invincible in battle, personally leading every campaign. Often, he would be at the forefront, even venturing into enemy territory to gather intelligence. 。It is said that the Great General's military strategies are extraordinary. Whenever he lays out his battle formations, he can slaughter a large number of enemy soldiers. 。It was he who defended the borders steadfastly, allowing the people of Northern Qi to live peaceful lives. Even if not everyone could be clothed in silks and jade, at least they lived in times of peace. 。Zhou Shang kept praising General Yè Dà, even though he was suffering from a deadly poison that would kill him slowly. He didn't utter a single complaint. 。Ye Wen was confused. She asked Zhou Shang, "If the General gave you poison, why are you still speaking to him" Zhou Shang replied, "Because compared to wanting my life, the General has truly treated me well..." 。Miss Fourth, you only call him General now and refuse to call him Father. To be honest, it hurts me deeply to hear that. 。But I don't blame you, nor will I say that this is wrong. Just like what you said to the Fifth Miss at the gate of the manor earlier, a person being good or bad isn't absolute. He might not be good to others, but that doesn't mean he won't be good to me either. 。Perhaps the General owes a debt to the mistress of the house and to you young masters and misses, but he has been very kind to me. 。Even if he poisoned me, it wouldn't erase the good he's done for me. 。“Zhou Shang knelt down and told Ye Wenyan, “Our Zhou family was once a well-to-do family. Because we inherited the craft of feeding horses, both government officials and people in the Jianghu would always bring their good horses to our door, asking my grandfather and father to take care of them for a few months.” 。When you come back several months later to collect the horse, a large sum of silver will be left. 。Our family relied on this to live well for three generations. 。Unfortunately, by the time it reached my fourth generation, our family was framed and both my grandfather and father were imprisoned. After they were released, they were practically broken men, both of them sickly. 。To cure them, we sold all our possessions. Sadly, in the end, we were still unable to save their lives. 。My mother, despairing and brokenhearted, took her own life. I was too young then, and my family members, driven by poverty, sold me to a human trafficker. 。Later, I was bought by the Night Residence and started working there. 。I'm actually quite happy to have a place to stay, but I'm also a little sad because I won't be able to feed the horses anymore. 。My family has been teaching me their culinary skills for years, but unfortunately, I have no place to showcase my talent. 。The great general had keen eyes and chose me to join the main camp, and even let me feed the horses there. 。The General told me that the horses at the camp are meant for battle. They're like people, they have lives and they bleed. 。Our soldiers must live, and our steeds must live as well. 。 。Miss Fourth, you don't know, the words "hero" are the lifelong dream of all men. 。The Great General made this dream of mine come true, so even if he wants to kill me, I hold no grudge against him. 。"That's all..."

He paused, his expression conflicted, "It's just that the doctor is innocent..."

"So you also think he was wrong, don't you" "Well," 。"Zhou Shang nodded, “That’s not right, I don’t understand why the general would do this.” 。 。He and the old grandfather were both always fighting outside, leaving the mistress of the house. 。He must have been thinking that if he treated his wife wholeheartedly, she would also take good care of his mother at home. 。If his wife knew he had another woman outside, she would definitely be unhappy. What's more, if he offended the old madam again, he would be heartbroken. 。What did Miss say Yeah, "little prince" male! The general is just a little prince male!” 。 Ye Wenxin was deep in thought, while Tang shi remained silent for a long time. However, she wasn't idle; she kept pondering what Ye Wenxin meant when she asked her to guess about the past. 。Actua...