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Li Cu finally enjoyed a drink with the Northern Expeditionary Army, and three days later, she returned to boast about her brotherhood with Sang Qingxiao. In the end, feeling a bit melancholic, Zhou Yunjin chose to return to the northern borders, unsure when he would next drink with them.
"If you still want to lead troops into battle, just go back. You don't need to worry about our contract," Li Cu said, raising her displeased cat-like face. "Are you trying to chase me away?!"
"I just hope you're happy."
"I'm happy here too. Zhou Yunjin even asked me if I wanted to go back. Guess how I replied?"
"How did you reply?"
Li Cu wore a smug expression. "I've fought for the country for ten years, and all the rewards and monthly salary from the court are with him. I asked him when he would return my money."
Sang Qingxiao laughed. "Did you have a monthly salary back then?"
"I started getting a monthly salary in my first year of fighting. Impressive, right?"
In fact, it wasn't just the monthly salary and rewards; a small portion of the spoils from the battlefield could also be retained by the troops. Although it was just a small part, when distributed down the ranks, it added up to quite a bit.
Zhou Yunjin had never shared any of it with her, despite her putting in the most effort.
"Ah, it was only when I arrived in Jingjing City that I realized how important it is to have money on hand. If I don't get my money back, I'm worried I won't have enough in the future."
"It's your money; you should get it back. If he doesn't give it to you, I'll find a way."
"At worst, I'll have the hamster spirit raid the Zhou family's treasury."
Sang Qingxiao asked again if she had enough money left after treating everyone before and buying wine and food. "If it's not enough, just ask me."
"I have enough; there's still some of His Majesty's rewards left unused," Zhou Yunjin promised that he would send more over in the coming days.
Under his father's influence, Chi Chen'an received an appointment as Deputy Commander of the Military Affairs Office, which could be likened to a deputy director in modern terms. He shed his previous timid image and dealt with everyone who had bullied him in the past. After settling those grievances, he diligently patrolled the streets regardless of bad weather.
Since taking office, Chi Chen'an specifically took on security duties in Sang Qingxiao's area. Not only could people see him during patrols, but he also came to dine at meal times every day.
One day, while patrolling the city, Chi Chen'an spotted a suspiciously dressed person acting furtively and stopped him. "Where are you from? Do you have a travel permit? Show it to me."
It was just a routine inquiry, but the other party panicked and slipped away quickly.
Chi Chen'an was relentless in pursuit, but the bustling marketplace made it difficult to navigate. He had to be careful not to bump into anyone while keeping a close eye on his target, which caused him to gradually fall behind.
Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a familiar dark shape on the wall and called out, "Li Cu, help me catch him!"
However, the cat that had been perched there suddenly turned around, sitting down with its back facing him. It glanced over its shoulder with a disdainful look before turning its head away, as if to say, "I'm a cat now; don't bother me!"
Li Cu was known as a flower thief and had even stolen children. Chi Chen'an listed a series of charges that infuriated Li Cu, prompting a shadow to chase after him. With that distraction, Chi Chen'an found it easier to move forward.
"Li Cu, he hasn't been convicted yet; don't scratch him!"
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