Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 874 Old Acquaintance

Chapter 874: Chapter 874 Old Acquaintance

No matter whether it was Ye Ge or Lu Jianxi, both of their ranks were higher than that of the Yamen, and on that very day, they had the local magistrate from the Yamen bound and displayed publicly, then summoned all the local gentry from the various towns and ordered them to immediately divide the lands.

Such an act was witnessed by the citizens of Tiandu, who could not help but clap their hands in approval.

Only after they had settled the affairs of Tiandu City did they continue on to Shangzhi City.

Once Ye Ge returned to the Military Camp, the first thing he naturally did was to ask his subordinates if a Lady had come looking for him these past days.

When he heard there had not been any, Ye Ge went out to search again.

Yet, he still found no trace.

He did not wait for Nan Feng, but instead, an old acquaintance arrived.

After Lu Jianxi had drafted a report to the court regarding the local situation, the Palace sent another upright official. This official was none other than Song Cheng.

When Song Cheng arrived at Shangzhi in the afternoon, he first met Lu Jianxi. Hearing that he knew Ye Ge, Lu Jianxi then took him to the Military Camp.

Now, with his title as Inspector, Lu Jianxi naturally didn’t stay at the Military Camp but had been residing in the Yamen all along, which was quite a distance from the Military Camp.

Song Cheng traveled by horse-drawn carriage, and upon seeing Ye Ge, the two instantly felt a deep sense of camaraderie.

Ye Ge invited Song Cheng into the camp and had someone pour water for Song Cheng, who repeatedly said, "You are now the famous General Nangong. How could I presume to have you pour water for me? It’s really impolite, truly impolite."

Ye Ge laughed and said, "Lord Song, you are too serious. What’s so significant about being a General? I used to be your subordinate, after all."

Curious, Lu Jianxi asked, "Ye Ge was once under Lord Song’s command?"

Song Cheng laughed and replied, "Oh, it’s a long story. Wasn’t I serving as a local magistrate in the south back then? Hearing that General Nangong had excellent Martial Arts skills and could fight dozens of mountain bandits alone, someone recommended him as my bodyguard, and he served for over a year or two. Thinking back, I was so oblivious; I had such a great Buddha by my side, yet I never realized he was the adopted son of General Nangong, and kept treating him like a mere bodyguard. Ha ha."

Ye Ge smiled faintly and said, "There isn’t much difference with a bodyguard, after all. A bodyguard protects goods, while I protect home and country, it’s all the same."

Song Cheng glanced around and then inquired about Nan Feng, "Where is Lady Nan Feng? Why don’t I see her? Does she live here in the Military Camp or in the Yamen? I must meet her someday. I’m quite fond of the young lady; so clever and articulate, especially talented in business, and kindhearted too, ready to donate money when it’s needed."

Mentioning Nan Feng, Ye Ge’s gaze instantly dimmed. He dared not speak of Nan Feng for fear he might not be able to contain himself.

The longer they were apart, the more he missed her, and the more he missed her, the more he suffered. Many said Nan Feng was probably no longer alive, but he refused to believe it.

Seeing Ye Ge in silence, Lu Jianxi smoothly said to Song Cheng, "Lord Song, there was an unfortunate incident with Madame Nangong, but... I will explain when we return. How about we discuss the reconstruction of Shangzhi City after the war now, is that alright?"

Song Cheng, seeing that Ye Ge did not wish to discuss it, dared not bring up Nan Feng again and quickly said, "Sure, let’s discuss the post-war reconstruction."

...

On the way back to the Yamen from the Military Camp, Lu Jianxi spoke to Ye Ge inside the horse-drawn carriage and relayed the situation regarding Nan Feng.

After speaking, Lu Jianxi sighed, "Although General Nangong hasn’t said anything outwardly, he must hold some resentment towards His Majesty. He’s fighting on the front lines while his wife suffered mistreatment. If it weren’t for Ye Ge’s heart being set on the people, he would’ve left this place long ago."