After speaking, Zaizai no longer held any hostility towards Yun Xiupang, nor did he reject Yun Xiupang following him after school. When the two of them walked on the road together, he would kindly explain to Yun Xiupang the knowledge points that the scholars talked about during class.

Yun Xiupang was naturally flattered. The cartoon little fatty's face was so happy that flowers bloomed, and his two little eyes squinted together.

Su Xi, who was watching from outside the screen, was also very gratified to see that Zaizai was always alone. He finally had a little fatty friend with a very strong presence. It should have been like this long ago!

Lu Huan had been in the Second Division of the Ministry of War for more than a month, and he had solved more than two of the old problems of the Second Division.

The atmosphere in the Second Division of the Ministry of War had obviously improved.

Previously, the Second Division of the Ministry of War was like a pile of disorderly sand. Although Manager A, Manager B, and the other managers all had their own strengths, they didn't use them on the blade of a knife. Instead, they were always in a mess because of some trivial public security issues.

Now, everything was in order, and each division had its own position. The order and efficiency were much higher than before.

The Second Division's Doctor saw this and told the Minister of War about it.

— — The Second Division's Doctor also had his own considerations.

It was an indisputable fact that Lu Huan was capable. The managers of the Second Division all saw this, and there was no way to erase his contributions.

Moreover, the problems that had accumulated in the Second Division hadn't been solved for so many years. As soon as the new Minister Counsellor took office, he cleaned them up one by one. The higher-ups weren't fools. They definitely knew what was going on.

Rather than waiting for the higher-ups to ask, he might as well take the initiative to report Lu Huan's contributions.

In this way, he could also gain a good reputation of "making good use of capable people and recommending subordinates".

The Minister of War was in charge of the four divisions of the Ministry of War. Each division had a lot of headaches. Every time he opened his eyes and thought about these problems, his head would swell.

And these problems were all small things in The Emperor's eyes. Naturally, he couldn't bring them up during court. He could only order the four departments' Doctors and Minister Counsellors to solve them.

The four divisions would send over their account books twice a month. It was clear at a glance which division's performance was good.

Naturally, the Minister of War had also noticed that ever since this new Minister Counsellor took office, the Second Department had taken the lead and left the other three departments in the dust.

He couldn't help but frown deeply.

After thinking for a moment, he specially sent someone to retrieve this youth's information.

The Minister of War was the official that Su Xi and Lu Huan had heard when they returned from the banquet in the palace. He was the one who had told the Zhenyuan General to "find a successor as soon as possible".

These officials all had different personalities. General Zhenyuan had been on the battlefield all year round and was a general. She was inflexible and stubborn. Once she left an impression on someone, it was very difficult to change it.

The Minister of War was a civilian position in the military. Many years ago, he had been promoted by the Zhenyuan General, so he had always given advice to the Zhenyuan General. He could be considered one of the Zhenyuan General's military advisors in the imperial court.

He was a mild-tempered person, and he was more far-sighted and comprehensive when it came to matters.

He had been in charge of the four divisions of the Ministry of War for many years. He had never seen anyone who could solve the difficult problems of the Ministry of War and win the hearts of the people in the short span of a month.

This showed that the newly appointed Minister Counsellor was very capable. Not only did he have the ability to solve problems in a rigid manner, but he also had the ability to control his subordinates.

If a person could only do things and couldn't control people, then he could only be a soldier.

If a person could only control people and calculate their minds but couldn't plan, then he could only be a strategist.

Only when one had both could he become a general or higher.

Even more commendable was that this youth was only 15 years old. To be so scheming at such a young age, he would certainly not be an ordinary person in the future.

It was only after his subordinate delivered the information that the Minister of War had requested on Lu Huan that the Minister of War realized that this was the same young man who had been neither servile nor overbearing when the Zhenyuan General had made things difficult for him at the banquet that day.

When the youth had won the Autumn Swallow Mountain hunt, he had felt that the youth wasn't ordinary. Looking at it now, his first impression was confirmed.

The Minister of War was overjoyed. A few thoughts flashed through his mind.

However, the Minister of War still had to personally decide who would inherit the mantle.

However, he could create some opportunities for this youth. How his luck turned out would depend on the youth himself.

If he really was a dragon that had sexual intercourse and wasn't an ordinary person, then he would certainly be able to reverse the terrible impression the Minister of War had of Prince Ning Fu by himself.

Thinking of this, the Minister of War ordered his subordinates to send a letter to the Zhenyuan General Mansion, inviting the Minister of War to visit the barracks the next day. At the same time, he sent a letter to the Second Minister Lang Zhong, asking him to bring the newly appointed Minister Counsellor Lu Huan to the barracks the next day.

After some hesitation, the Minister of War also had his unmarried daughter put on a light veil and wait outside the city the next day.

He always felt that his judgment of people couldn't be wrong. If this youth could really soar to the heavens in the future, then …

The next day.

When Su Xi went online, Lu Huan was in the government office.

The Minister of War had him change into equestrian attire and went to the barracks for an inspection.

The Minister of War wasn't close to Lu Huan. Previously, he had always brought his son for inspections. Today, he suddenly brought Lu Huan along. There must be a reason.

Lu Huan faintly guessed something, but didn't show it. He only returned to the official residence to change his clothes.

Fortunately, Su Xi hadn't unlocked the side mission from last time. Now, she could unlock the barracks section.

Su Xi thought about it and was a bit expectant. After all, she didn't know what an ancient barracks looked like. There should be tents and bonfires.

She greeted Zaizai. Zaizai had been looking left and right, wondering why she hadn't come yet. At this time, his expression was somewhat lively. He buckled his belt and asked, "Do you want to go to the barracks with me?"

There should be a handsome cartoon soldier in the barracks?

Something like a young general?

Maybe she could switch to the original art to take a look.

Su Xi thought about it and immediately felt a bit expectant. She carelessly adjusted Zaizai's collar to express the care of an old mother.

Lu Huan didn't know what she was thinking. The corners of his mouth were still raised.

The two got on the sedan and arrived at the barracks outside the city with the Second Minister of War's Minister of War.

The carriage stopped outside the city. Two small soldiers from the barracks came to greet them. After welcoming the Second Minister of War's Minister of War, they came to Zaizai's carriage and bent down on the ground for him to step down.

Zaizai lifted the curtain and looked down. He didn't step on his back, but jumped down directly.

The youth was dressed in red. He was valiant and formidable-looking. His face was cold and his eyebrows were like the ice and snow of the distant mountains.

In a carriage parked outside the city, the youngest daughter of the Minister of War gently lifted the curtain. Her gaze fell on him. Immediately, her small face turned red. There was a bit of a young girl's worries.

She had naturally gone to the Autumn Swallow Mountain Hunt that day. That day, the young ladies of the aristocratic families in the capital couldn't help but look at the young man.

However, his status was slightly low. He was only a bastard son of a declining prince's household. Therefore, not many young ladies went up to talk to him.

But last night, for some reason, her father had told her that this person might be able to achieve great things in the future. If she was interested, she could make friends with him.

Thinking of this, Young Lady A's face revealed a bit of embarrassment.

Lu Huan followed behind the Minister of War and was wholeheartedly focused on reaching the barracks as soon as possible. He was so focused on patrolling the two barracks that he naturally didn't notice that there was a young lady in the carriage behind him.

Su Xi, on the other hand, had an omniscient view outside the screen. However, she could see everything in an instant.

Her heart thumped. Zaizai … had someone taken a fancy to her?!

On the screen, the system explained the ins and outs to Su Xi.

It turned out that the news of Zaizai's recent management of the Second Minister of War had reached the ears of the Minister of War. He had a whole new level of respect for Zaizai and had some thoughts.

After all, it was an investment.

Who was more worthy of investment than Zaizai?

This Minister of War had good foresight.

Su Xi immediately zoomed in on the screen to see how the Minister of War's youngest daughter looked like.

She cut the original art to take a look and was immediately very satisfied. This little face was pretty and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was picturesque. Her age was also similar to Zaizai's.

… In ancient times, could people talk about marriage at the age of 15 or 16?

At Zaizai's age, he wasn't that young anymore. He could also start thinking about it.

Of course, they didn't have to talk about marriage right now. However, if they could develop some feelings for each other, Zaizai would have someone to accompany him in the future. His old mother wouldn't be too worried.

Moreover, this way, he wouldn't be constantly thinking about her appearing soon. He also wouldn't be depressed and distracted if she didn't appear for more than three days.

Thinking about it this way, Su Xi felt that although her child would grow up one day and his wings would harden one day, a married son was like spilled water (?), she still felt a bit sad.

Overall, she was still very happy for Zaizai. Moreover, there was also a bit of excitement from her old mother's gossip.

She saw that Zaizai, this steel-like man, was still indifferently walking forward. She couldn't help but tug on his sleeve.

Lu Huan thought that something had happened to her. He gently lowered his head and walked half a step behind the Minister of War. He made a soft nasal sound to his side, "Hm?"

Su Xi tugged his sleeve back, indicating for him to turn around and look.

Lu Huan obediently turned around.

With a glance, he saw the carriage of the Minister of War's daughter in the distance. The young girl was still lifting the curtain to look at him with a red face. When she saw him looking back, she immediately shyly lowered the curtain.

At first, Lu Huan didn't understand what the ghost beside him meant.

He saw the ghost tugging on his finger and shaking it slightly excitedly. He felt the weak and excited wind. He couldn't help but smile a little.

But when he looked at the carriage in the distance again and lowered his eyes to look at his fluttering sleeve, he instantly understood the ghost's meaning.

His entire body immediately froze.

The surroundings were quiet. The soldiers seemed to be wondering why the Minister Counsellor had stopped in his tracks. They were as stiff as stone slabs.

Lu Huan didn't speak for a long time.

For a long time, some subtle emotions had gradually risen in his heart. He had tried his best to suppress them. They were strong to the point of being frightening, and even a little morbid. At this moment, it was as if a bucket of cold water had suddenly been poured over his head. It made him immediately feel cold all over.

His heart fell straight down and smashed into pieces.

He suddenly realized a problem. What he was thinking might just be his own obsession.

And she had a heart of love and care for him, but she didn't, didn't …

Lu Huan gritted his teeth and asked unwillingly, "You think that girl is not bad and want me to take a look at her?"

His voice was heavy.

His left hand was pulled happily.

"Could it be that you want to act as a matchmaker for me?" There was an almost imperceptible stiffness in his voice.

Outside the screen, Su Xi felt that Zaizai was a little unhappy. But … what was there to be unhappy about? She wanted Yun Xiupang and Zaizai to be friends. She could understand Zaizai's jealousy. After all, Yun Xiupang was a boy.

But this Minister of War's youngest daughter was as beautiful as a flower. She was a girl. Zaizai couldn't possibly think that a ghost like Mama was so lecherous that she would eat both men and women, right?!

She didn't continue to pull Zaizai's left sleeve.

But for some reason, Zaizai's face on the screen suddenly lost all color. He flung his sleeve and walked away.

Su Xi, "…"

This was the first time Su Xi saw him angry.

But after taking two steps, his footsteps paused again.

The youth's figure in the Withered Wood Camp seemed to be extremely sad. But when he raised his eyebrows, he tried his best not to show it.

His fingers under his sleeve were tightly clenched, as if he was trying to restrain something. He whispered to his side, "I, I'm not angry. Follow me. Don't get lost."