"Master is going on an expedition, I know that, everyone in the mansion is talking about it. Has Master been to Yunnan and Sichuan before?" Ye Zao asked.

  Fourth Master shook his head: "I've never been there."

  "I heard there are many poisonous insects there and the weather is also very humid. We need to prepare some medicine." said Ye Zao.

  Fourth Master nodded, feeling relieved in his heart.

  She spoke right to the point, and was even more careful with her words than Li's place.

  "It's going out to fight a war, so I won't take you with me. If next year we go south or to Mongolia, then I'll bring you along." Fourth Master said.

  "Can't we not go?" Ye Zao pouted: "I don't want to go."

  Fourth Master was surprised, there wasn't a woman who didn't want to go out with him.

  It's good even if you just go out and take a look, without having close contact with him.

  "Why is this?" Fourth Master didn't understand and was about to ask.

  "I heard that... the concubine's tent is very small, without light, and... can't come out at will. It's suffocating, no, I don't want to, the Brocade Jade Pavilion is better." Ye Zao pulled on Fourth Master's hand.

  This is a rule, without the permission of the male master or the female mistress, they cannot come out at will.

  Fourth Master was speechless for a moment...

  This little fox, what's this kid saying again?

  "Are you comfortable in the mansion?" asked Fourth Master.

  Ye Zao nodded, it was indeed comfortable, and couldn't bear to say it wasn't.

  "You're in the mansion, following a few rules?" Fourth Master teased her.

  Ye Zao was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head.

  Have to say, didn't keep a few: "That... can I not live in a small tent? Can be free to move around?"

  "You're in trouble now." Fourth Master said as he pulled her over.

  "Grandfather went to the other side, be careful with your body, if you're not feeling well, see a doctor. Nothing else, will definitely return triumphantly, just don't know when grandfather will come back, won't be able to see him for New Year's. Missing you." - Ye Zao

  Fourth Master shook his head: "How did you know that once the New Year passes, he won't be able to come back? If it's certain, then it must be a triumphant return, and he'll be back soon?"

  Ye Zao glared at Fourth Master with one eye.

  This look is quite tasteless, with a "you think I'm an idiot" kind of expression.

  Fourth Master was looking for another provocative point on her body.

  This girl originally had a flirtatious gaze. That lazy and disdainful appearance made Fourth Master's heart itch.

  "Grandpa will triumph, it's a big country like ours, can't we just take down those petty Tusi without breaking a sweat? Would losing be acceptable?" Ye Zao gently poked Fourth Master's hand: "But no matter how fast, it still takes time. Even if we set out now, doesn't the army need time to march? Doesn't returning require effort? Besides, it's not like in the past when winning meant immediately coming back."

  "Oh? Then you'd better say it, if you win and don't come back, what's the point?" Fourth Master was very interested.

  Ye Zao looked at Fourth Master with a glance, was he... testing her?

  Ye Zao's eyes rolled around, deliberately not letting Fourth Master have his way.

  A woman Zhuge by your pillow... most men are unhappy about it.

  "I don't know, maybe after winning, we'll have to take stock of the spoils and whatnot. The good stuff will be brought back, silver will be brought back. Pretty girls will be brought back. Hmm, by then, the backyard might even gain one or two more sisters. I hear the women from Yun Chuan are extremely beautiful? Who knows if by then, this Jin Yu Pavilion of mine will still remember which way the door opens?"

  The leaves rustled slowly, and what he said was as if he had already seen that scene.

  Fourth Master was actually testing her, but did not expect her to come up with this move.

  He burst out laughing at once.

  Haha's laughter is of that kind.

  Can't help but say, Ye Zao has never seen Fourth Master smile like this before, and he was stunned.

  Goodness gracious, Fourth Master who is laughing loudly looks so captivating.

  Fourth Master smiled after a while, and saw the little fox beside him staring at him blankly, with joy in his eyes.

  Fourth Master also smiled and hugged her: "Stay obediently in the mansion, when you're bored read a book or play with your dog."

  Fourth Master thought, before leaving, he would give her some more silver pieces.

  "Uh-huh, I'll think of Grandpa." Ye Zao hugged Fourth Master and said obediently.

  Fourth Master's eyes dimmed for a moment, and there were still several days before leaving. The long night was endless, so it was better to do something interesting.

  He picked up the little fox, which was as light as nothing, and walked inside with it.

  Before long, an embarrassing voice came out.

  The slaves waiting outside voluntarily walked a little further away.

  Fourth Master stayed at Jin Yu Ge, and the women in the backyard were all sorrowful. The master was going out, and it would be unknown for several months.

  Who doesn't want to see Fourth Master before leaving?

  Unfortunately, Fourth Master's footsteps were not something they could see just by thinking about it.

  The next day, Fourth Master was busy all day and went to Gege's house in the evening. He didn't stay overnight but had dinner there.

  Returned to the main courtyard.

  Geng Geng didn't get Fourth Master, but she was still satisfied.

  She knew in her heart that this was because of that child from the past, Fourth Master giving her face. After all, at this time, being able to have a meal with her was also good.

  On the third day, Fourth Master stayed at Li's house.

  Li raised up Chang's family.

  Fourth Master glanced at Li and did not refuse. Since she wanted to help Song's family, Fourth Master also gave her face.

  On the last day, Fourth Master went to the Ministry of War in the morning and returned. In the mansion, Madame Fu had already made preparations for departure the next day, everything was ready.

  On that day, Fourth Master went early to Fuhua's house and called everyone together. They had dinner in the main courtyard, which was considered a farewell banquet.

  Everyone toasted one by one, and Fourth Master also drank.

  When it got to Ye Zao's turn, there was water in his cup.

  So I had a cup too.

  Fourth Master looked at Third Brother again and after talking with Second Brother Da Ge, he told everyone to disperse.

  Tomorrow morning I still have to see someone off.

  That night, he naturally stayed in the main courtyard.

  After everyone left, Fourth Master and Fu Jin sat down to talk.

  "Everything is ready, just in case there's anything missing, I'll have someone send a message and we can make it up. If there's anything lacking or insufficient, we can supplement it then. I don't know how long you'll be gone, but bring many thick clothes, and not few for spring days either." said the lady.

  "You take care of things, I'm at ease. After I leave, the house will be entrusted to Fugui. The children also have Fugui to look after." Fourth Master said.

  "This is a matter within my authority, I won't bother you with it." Fu Jin smiled and said.

  "Yes, in the backyard, harmony is key. The old master doesn't want to come back to another lawsuit. It's a bit of hard work for the mistress. As for Li Shi, if she doesn't follow the rules, who will she bother? The mistress can just suppress her. But after all, she is a secondary wife, so the mistress gives her some face." Fourth Master said.

  This means that if Li is intentionally looking for trouble, Fu Jin should intervene. However, it's best if Fu Jin doesn't frame or deliberately harm Li.

  The princess naturally heard clearly and responded intelligently.

  A night without words.

  The next day, before dawn, Ye Zao was woken up. Today is the fourth master's expedition, and he must see him off.

  Put on clothes, can't even eat breakfast, and went early to wait in the main hall.

  Not long after, everyone had arrived and just a moment later, Fourth Master came out.