After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 301 Kick it away when it's no longer useful
"Hiss!" Everyone gasped in shock, their eyes filled with wariness and fear as they looked at Liu Laosan.

No one in the military camp dares to call the marshal that; he's their marshal! Just who is this person in front of us?
Pan Wanli looked at Shen Yi with concern, "And who is this?"

Shen Yi shook his head and said solemnly, "I can't say."

His reaction was quite alarming to Cen Yingfan and his companions, and even Cen Yingfan's close followers dared not show their faces again.

Everyone followed Shen Yi and his group toward the marshal's tent.

Pan Wanli rushed in to report.

Xiao Minghan came out very quickly.

Liu Laosan took something out of his pocket.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Minghan's expression changed drastically. He stepped forward respectfully, bowed to Liu Laosan, and solemnly ordered, "Quickly! Call the military doctor over. Everyone else wait outside. No one is allowed to come in without my permission."

Cen Yingfan's expression shifted repeatedly, wishing he could rush in and find out what was going on right now.

After Shen Yi and Su Sheng carried Liu Laosan inside, they were about to leave when Liu Laosan called them back.

He said to Xiao Minghan, "They are all my juniors. Shen Yi and his father saved my life, so we must not neglect them."

“I understand!” Xiao Minghan immediately ordered, “Someone, take Shen Yi and the others downstairs to wash up and rest. Treat them to good wine and meat, and don’t let anyone else disturb them.”

Liu Laosan nodded in satisfaction and smiled gently at Shen Yi, "You've all been working hard these past few days. Go back and get some rest. Once I've settled things here, we can discuss things properly. I'll agree to whatever you want to do."

Seeing that there was nothing else he didn't understand, Xiao Minghan became even more gentle and polite to Shen Yi, as if he were treating a younger relative, "Mr. Liu is absolutely right. You have made a great contribution this time, and you will surely be promoted and rewarded!"

Shen Yi and Su Sheng quickly thanked them and left.

Because it was Xiao Minghan's personal attendant who led Shen Yi and the others back, no one dared to stop them on the way, let alone ask any questions.

Cen Yingfan returned to his tent in a huff, angrily ordering, "Go and find out who that person is and what his relationship is with Shen Yi and the others."

He originally thought Zhu Yixuan was the most suitable candidate to be his son-in-law, and that Shen Yi was not a threat. Now, this person has suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and things seem to be out of his control. If that person wants to promote Shen Yi, all his plans for Zhu Yixuan will probably come to nothing.

Zhu Yixuan also received the news and rushed over. "Father-in-law, I heard Shen Yi is back?"

Cen Yingfan nodded with an unfriendly expression, "Not only did he come back, but he was also unharmed, and he brought back someone that even the marshal has to respect. Yixuan! It's only a matter of time before Shen Yi is promoted. I'm afraid the path I paved for you will no longer be viable."

Zhu Yixuan's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "Father-in-law, I'm sorry to have troubled you. Even if you don't pave the way for me, I will still work hard to get in and bring you honor. Even if Shen Yi comes back, I will not lose."

"Okay! As long as you're confident, that's good. Go back first, and I'll let you know if I have any news."

After leaving Cen Yingfan's place, Zhu Yixuan walked towards Shen Yi's tent, but was stopped outside. "Commander Zhu, the Marshal has ordered that no one is allowed to disturb Commander Shen's rest. Please go back."

Zhu Yixuan paused, suppressed his anger, smiled at the soldier, and turned to leave.

As soon as I returned to the tent, I saw Xiong Kai inside. "What brings you here?"

Xiong Kai slowly turned around, revealing his half-disfigured face, and asked in a gloomy tone, "I heard that Shen Yi came back alive! And unharmed, which is different from our original agreement!" Zhu Yixuan was already annoyed, and upon hearing this, she laughed in anger, "The original agreement? You still have the nerve to mention it! I asked you to help me clear the obstacles, but not only did you not help, you also made yourself look like a monster."

"I'm returning your money now, you should be grateful. You want to talk to me about an agreement? Xiong Kai, do you want to die?"

His reason for cooperating with Xiong Kai was to secure the marriage with the Cen family and get promoted. Now that he has achieved his goal, Shen Yi obviously has a powerful backer. How could he be so stupid as to offend Shen Yi for the sake of Xiong Kai?
Xiong Kai looked deeply at Zhu Yixuan, then suddenly laughed eerily, "Is Commander Zhu planning to discard me after I've served my purpose? Aren't you afraid of my retaliation?"

Zhu Yixuan sneered contemptuously, "Xiong Kai, don't be so arrogant. What can you do now? If you try to please me, I might reward you with some money because of our past relationship, so you can live a good life. If you don't know what's good for you, I can only express my regret."

I heard you have a son, who's your only child, right? You should think about him before you do anything; after all, he's your only one!

Xiong Kai clenched his fists angrily, but he couldn't do anything to Zhu Yixuan.

Zhu Yixuan frowned in disgust. "You can leave now. I don't want anyone to see you in my tent again!"

Over the next few days, Shen Yi and the others rested and recuperated in the military camp. Only after they recovered did they learn that Liu Laosan had been secretly sent away.

Xiao Minghan was very polite to them, and even said to Shen Yi, "Mr. Liu left in secret this time, and I cannot reveal their whereabouts, but it is an indisputable fact that you have made contributions. I plan to promote you. What do you think?"

Shen Yi and the others shook their heads repeatedly.

Shen Yi stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "We are grateful for the Marshal's kindness, but we would rather retire from the military and return to our rural homes. We beg the Marshal to grant our request."

"Do you really think so?" Xiao Minghan was just curious, not angry at all.

The crowd nodded firmly.

Xiao Minghan chuckled and shook his head. “Mr. Liu has been saying that you want to return to your hometown. I thought you were just being polite. I didn’t expect you to actually think that way. Well, since that’s the case, I won’t force you. It’s not too late for you to leave after the imperial court issues its order.”

"Thank you Marshal!"

Su Sheng and the others looked delighted.

When they came out of the tent, they found many soldiers packing their bags and preparing to leave.

Pan Wanli explained to them, "Those were soldiers who were conscripted because of the war. Now that the war is over, they will naturally go home. What about you? What does the Marshal say about your reward?"

Shen Yi shared their thoughts.

Pan Wanli couldn't help but sigh and lament, "What a waste!"

Regardless of his meaning, Shen Yi grinned and said, "Deputy General Pan, thank you for your care over the years. If you ever have the chance to visit Lizhou, don't forget to come and visit my home. My house is..."

Pan Wanli shook his head speechlessly, "Alright, alright, hurry up and go back!"

The group left, chatting and laughing.

Xiong Kai watched this scene from afar, his eyes stinging. If he could, he really wanted to rush over and kill Shen Yi and the others, but he didn't have the ability. Moreover, the sergeant was already urging them to leave. Once he left the military camp, it would be difficult to take Shen Yi's life again.

But it doesn't matter, there's always time, he'll have his chance. As for Zhu Yixuan, that scoundrel! How dare he treat him like this, just wait, he'll definitely make Zhu Yixuan pay!