His Highness the Madman gave in again today.

What are you looking for?

Gu Jinzhi hadn't left yet, and upon hearing this, he perked up his ears.

What does the lady want to find for him?

Seeing this, Mo Sangyu smiled and said, "How about we organize a matchmaking event for Mr. Gu sometime, to find him a wife? What do you think?"

"Not very good!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinzhi immediately refused: "I'm swamped with work, I don't have time!"

"Then don't say things like 'I'll be alone forever' again," Feng Xingyu said.

"I don't care if I die alone. If you really care about me, then hurry up and poach Wen Zhixia for me."

Gu Jinzhi left in a hurry after saying that.

Do you really want Wen Zhixia?

Mo Sangyu's eyes flickered slightly.

"What are you thinking about?"

Feng Xingyu was constantly watching Mo Sangyu's reaction. Seeing the odd look in her eyes, he immediately became wary: "What do you want to do?"

"You must have been very busy these past few days."

"...It depends on the situation."

"Didn't you say you were going back to Youdu City in a few days to inspect the weapons? Shouldn't you be focusing on handling things here these next few days?"

Mo Sangyu sat down closer to him, her red lips curving slightly: "I'm going to catch someone. By the time I get back, you'll be almost done with your work. Then I'll go back to Youdu City with you."

"Are you going to capture Wen Zhixia?"

Feng Xingyu grasped her hand, his gaze deep and unfathomable: "She's been by Chu Tianxiong's side for years. Do you want to go to Chu Tianxiong's enemy camp alone to capture her, or do you want to take Ya Zi with you?"

"I'm discussing this with you."

Mo Sangyu pulled her hand away from his: "If you don't want me to bring Ya Zi, I can choose not to. It's just arresting someone, I won't run into Chu Tianxiong."

"Even if you capture her, she won't willingly submit to us."

"I know she definitely won't, but if I arrest her, Chu Tianxiong will lose her as his strategist. Without her help, Chu Tianxiong is essentially helping us. What do you think?"

"..."

Feng Xingyu stared at her without saying a word for a long time.

He neither agreed nor objected, but just stared at her, his aura becoming somewhat cold and heavy.

Mo Sangyu knew that his behavior meant he didn't want her to go.

However, given what had happened before, he should have been well aware that disagreeing with her decisions would only make things more unpredictable, so he dared not say no.

The atmosphere remained tense for a while.

Mo Sangyu sighed and reached out to touch his face: "I'm not going."

"Not going?"

Feng Xingyu was surprised: "Why?"

Oh.

Asking a question you already know the answer to.

Mo Sangyu glanced at him: "I don't want to see someone with a dark face."

"…I don't."

Feng Xingyu denied it, but the corners of his lips couldn't help but curve upwards slightly.

He took her hand, which was touching his face, and pressed it against his palm: "Really not going?"

"Um."

Mo Sangyu nodded: "Anyway, there's no rush. We can talk about it later."

Feng Xingyu suddenly hugged her and kissed her.

This is the first time Ayu has made a decision and then changed her mind.

It was for him that I changed!

Feng Xingyu was overjoyed when he realized this.

"I'll finish as soon as possible. Wait for me, and I'll be there for you no matter what you're doing!"

"You'll accompany me for anything?"

Mo Sangyu was a little bewildered to see him so happy.

It's just that you promised him you wouldn't arrest anyone yet, why are you so happy?

"Yes." Feng Xingyu nodded solemnly.

"it is good."

Could this be what it feels like to be in love?

Mo Sangyu felt a soft spot in her heart. Looking at the smile on Feng Xingyu's face, she couldn't help but say, "Silly boy."

……

In the following days, Feng Xingyu did not delay any longer.

He worked almost non-stop.

The population rosters of various tribes were consolidated, new tax and management regulations were finalized, grasslands and grazing areas were designated, and tribal chiefs were appointed to assist in management...

He handled each matter efficiently and effectively.

Mo Sangyu was also busy.

She had Ya Zi select several quick-witted and reliable individuals to secretly travel to the border of the Iron River Kingdom.

The mission was to scout the terrain, investigate the garrison's deployment, and especially to find out the possible activity range and patterns of the female strategist, Wen Zhixia.

"Remember, only reconnaissance, no contact, no fighting. If anything unusual happens, retreat immediately. Survival is the priority," Mo Sangyu instructed.

"Yes."

Ya Zi accepted the order: "This servant will keep Miss's instructions in mind."

Although he has to leave Miss's side, this is the first time Miss has officially assigned him a task, and he will definitely complete it well.

Han Chong and Yuan Zhao were temporarily left on the grassland.

Han Chong was responsible for supervising the entrances and exits, ensuring the implementation of the guard system, and assisting in the training of the newly selected tribal security team.

Yuan Zhao led a group of soldiers from Youdu City to be responsible for daily patrols and responding to emergencies, ensuring the stability of the grasslands during the transition period.

Gu Jinzhi was also incredibly efficient; in just a few days, he got the massive road construction project underway.

He transferred experienced craftsmen and managers from Youdu City, and recruited a large number of able-bodied young laborers from the grasslands.

The wages were generous and the food was good, so people were flocking to sign up.

Construction began quickly, and everything proceeded rapidly and steadily.

Seven days later.

Everything in the grassland tribe was back on track, and Feng Xingyu was finally able to leave.

He and Mo Sangyu returned to Youdu City together.

On the way back, Feng Xingyu was in a good mood.

To be precise, he had been in a good mood ever since Mo Sangyu transferred Ya Zi away.

How could it not be good?

For him, Ayu sent away even the only servant by her side. She really... compromised a lot for him.

For someone with her personality to go to this extent... she must really, really like him, right?

She said herself last time that she liked her current life... and the people around her.

The only person she can love is him.

"Feng Xingyu."

On the way back, Mo Sangyu noticed several times that Feng Xingyu was staring at her and smiling inexplicably, a smile that sent chills down her spine.

What's wrong with this man?

"Um?"

"What happened?"

"no."

Feng Xingyu then realized that his behavior might have been somewhat inappropriate, and immediately composed himself and returned to normal.

"We'll be there soon. Once we get back, you should rest for a few days. After I've inspected the weapons and armor, I'll accompany you to the Iron River Kingdom to capture people."

"No rush."

Mo Sangyu said, "Just capture them before the war starts."

Upon arriving in Youdu City, Yan Qing and his men were already waiting at the city gate.

Upon seeing Feng Xingyu and Mo Sangyu return, they came to greet them from afar.

"Master, Madam, you're finally back."

"What's the situation inside the city?" Feng Xingyu asked casually.

"Everything is fine. After Lord Chu returned, he finished dealing with all the backlog of affairs. He said that it was Master and Madam who asked him to come back to be the city lord."

"At first, I suspected that he wanted to take back Youdu City while you were away, but later, I noticed that he seemed to be quite resentful every time he handled affairs, so he didn't seem like he wanted to seize power."

"He will temporarily manage Youdu City for us from now on."

After saying that, the two quickly entered the city.

Yan Qing was dumbfounded.

Acting city lord?

Wouldn't that make me his boss?

"Wait for me."

Seeing that Feng Xingyu's Mo Sangyu had already walked far away, Yan Qing quickly chased after him.

Back at the city lord's mansion, Granny Yu had already received news that they would be returning today, and had prepared plenty of fine wine and food.

Feng Mian stood in front of the city lord's mansion. Upon seeing Mo Sangyu, she ran over excitedly and hugged her, saying, "Miss, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!"

Yan Qing stood to the side watching, and curled his lip.

When I ran over, for a moment I thought I was running towards him.

As a result, that heartless little brat didn't even glance at him.

During the days that his wife was away, Bai treated her well.

Mo Sangyu ruffled her hair, his gaze falling on her face, and smiled, "You've gained weight?"

Of course I'm not fat anymore.

Mentioning this, Feng Mian glared at Yan Qing beside her: "It's all his fault. He brings back so much delicious food every day. I think he's doing it on purpose."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Sangyu looked at Yan Qing with suspicion.

Something feels off.

Didn't Yan Qing never really like Feng Mian?

He always bullies her...

wrong.

This guy, he probably has his eye on her.

"lady……"

Yan Qing felt a little guilty under Mo Sangyu's gaze: "Well, I still have some things to attend to. You and the master have just returned, so please go back to the manor to rest first. I won't go in."

After saying that, he quickly turned and ran away.

After entering the manor, Mo Sangyu first went back to her room, took a good bath, and then went out to have dinner with Feng Xingyu.

During my time on the grasslands, I ate with Feng Xingyu every day, and now I'm not used to eating alone.

Granny Yu prepared a table full of delicious dishes and even warmed some wine.

Coming back here is definitely much more relaxing than being on the grassland.

Mo Sangyu felt relaxed and had a few drinks with Feng Xingyu that evening.

Knowing that she couldn't hold her liquor very well, she didn't dare drink much, only having a few small sips.

Even so, my face still felt hot and my head was a little dizzy after the meal.

Seeing that her eyes were hazy, Feng Xingyu knew she was a little drunk, so he helped her back to her room: "You should go to sleep first."

"And you?"

Mo Sangyu grabbed him, not letting him leave: "Are you going to be busy as soon as you get back?"

Feng Xingyu looked at her hand that was gripping him tightly, a smirk playing on his lips: "Ayu, don't you want me to leave?"

Mo Sangyu's head was spinning, and her eyes were somewhat unfocused.

However, he was still relatively lucid.

She shook her head: "Just asking."

After saying that, she let go of him: "Go ahead, remember to get some rest."

Feng Xingyu was released by her, and a hint of disappointment appeared in his eyes.

I thought she didn't want him to leave.

"I'll be back soon."

He left a message and went back to his room.

Mo Sangyu drank the wine and fell asleep quickly after lying in bed. In the middle of the night, she vaguely felt that there was someone next to her.

She instinctively rolled over, and was immediately pulled into a pair of strong arms and held tightly.

She was enveloped in a familiar, crisp scent, carrying the cool moisture from her recent bath.

Mo Sangyu wasn't fully awake yet, and subconsciously snuggled closer to him, calling out indistinctly, "Feng Xingyu..."

"Yes, I'm here."

Feng Xingyu's low, husky voice brushed against her ear, and he gently kissed her: "Does Ayu know it's me?"

Hearing this in a daze, Mo Sangyu was speechless.

Besides Feng Xingyu, who else would dare to climb into her bed?