"Ah? Horse Carriage," Wu Qianchuan instinctively spoke, staring in disbelief at Chen Tao. He couldn't understand what this Sailor instructor was rambling about. Give up on revenge? Who were you planning to take revenge on?
Although Wu Qianchuan hadn't listened closely to the conversation between Song Qiao and Chen Tao, he had caught the gist of it: a certain estate had hosted Chen Tao, and that estate had been punished by the prince. But how did that relate to revenge? Was that even considered hatred?
Only Wu Qianchuan was confused; Song Qiao was in the know, and the audience outside the script was even more aware.
"Is he really giving up? I wanted to see Chen Tao get kicked by the Second Prince one more time."
"Some people really love the drama, huh? I think it’s admirable; this is for the common people, giving up on revenge."
"To be fair, compared to Wei Zhuang, who appears generous but secretly devours others, Chen Tao deserves the title of chivalrous."
Neither Chen Tao nor Song Qiao responded to Wu Qianchuan. It was awkward; after all, they couldn't just confess to their Deputy Commander that he had previously made several attempts to stab the Second Prince, could they? No matter how simple or naive he was, he wasn't a fool—such matters were not something one could openly discuss.
They were merely following Xu Lie's orders, not leaking any secrets. Wu Qianchuan could only harbor his many questions as they arrived at the Second Prince's Mansion.
This time, they didn’t need to head to the main hall; Xu Lie was in the front courtyard, lounging on a comfortable chair crafted by an outstanding carpenter, basking in the sun.
Since securing the emperor's approval regarding Kaihai, everything had gone smoothly; Xu Lie hardly needed to exert any effort. With some free time on his hands, Xu Lie treated it as an extended vacation. However, in this ancient Script World without computers or smartphones, this long break was somewhat torturous.
Aside from fishing and enjoying beautiful women singing and dancing, there really weren’t many entertainment options available. The excessive leisure often made Xu Lie think of a certain silly girl.
"Your Highness!" Xu Lie slightly raised his gaze. "You're back? How did this voyage go?"
"I'm here!" Wu Qianchuan focused intently and recited his prepared speech aloud: "Thanks to Your Highness's great fortune, this voyage has been a complete success. Not only did we eliminate Shui Laohu, the pirate leader, but we also wiped out three other pirate groups discovered in the waters."
Occasionally, storms would arise at sea, but thanks to the sturdy Giant Ship, my subordinates and I managed to navigate through them with great difficulty. After much effort, we confirmed that the Sea Chart bestowed by His Highness was accurate.
The vast expanse of the ocean matched the Sea Chart's depiction, with islands to the east and south, all personally verified by my subordinates and the sailors under my command.
Ultimately, I followed the chart southward and discovered even more extensive land in that direction—endless stretches under the scorching sun, waiting to be explored. Xu Lie nodded in satisfaction, realizing that the land further south was fertile enough for three harvests a year. It would be more than sufficient for Xu Lie to accomplish his objectives in this Script World.
As for rewards for Wu Qianchuan? That was of little concern; after all, once he finished his role, he would simply depart without regard for rules or propriety—Wu Qianshi had done quite enough.
Today marks a new beginning; you are now the Commander of the Kaihai Division.
Congratulations on your promotion!
Wu Qianchuan's heart raced with excitement, unable to contain his joy. As a Deputy Commander, he held a fourth-rank position, but as Commander, he would rise to third rank!
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