Prince, kneel down quickly, the lady can't run away

"Because I have a better choice. I'll take you to see it..." Xiao Jue rode on the horse prepared by his men, and the two of them rode together. When they arrived, it was exactly midnight...

"This place is covered in fog. How did you find it?"

"I found it by accident. You follow me closely." After saying that, Xiao Jue held her hand and took every step more carefully.

The further we walked into the wine, the cooler it felt. "Is this an ice cellar?"

"No, I was also surprised when I found it. It's very cool and big inside. I guess it's a naturally formed ice cellar. In the hot summer, it's more comfortable than a summer resort. But it's already autumn now, and it's still cold." He wrapped his cloak around her.

Wenjiu went in and looked at the structure. What principle could keep the room so cool? She looked around and touched the wall. It was cold, wet, and shimmering. This stone...

"Master." A person dressed in black came forward. He seemed to blend into the night. When he came over to warm the wine, he found that he was a heroic-looking woman. She gave people a solemn and quiet aura. She was very respectful to Xue Jue.

"Well, this is Zi Yuan. She is in charge here," Xiao Jue told Wen Jiu. Zi Yuan immediately clasped her hands together and respectfully said "Madam." This made both of them very embarrassed. Wen Jiu choked on his saliva. "Ahem, you should call me Miss Wen. How do you know it's me? Isn't it someone else brought by your master?"

"I heard from Qingfeng and the others that the master will not bring anyone else here," she answered in a machine-like tone.

Wen Jiu simply said nothing, and Xiao Jue asked her to lead them forward. After passing several traps, they came to the last door. Zi Yuan opened the door and said, "I will stay here."

The two of them went in, and there were large and small stones piled up inside, glowing green. Wen Jiu hurried forward and picked it up to have a look. Sure enough, she was not mistaken. She said excitedly, "Xiao Jue, do you know what this is?"

Xiao Jue looked at her and smiled, saying, "I don't know, my intuition tells me that this is something better than that iron mine, right?"

"You're right, this is steel, harder than iron. I can smelt it, I will..." Wenjiu was very excited. She didn't expect that he could find such a pure stone steel mine. The gifts she promised to her brothers were now available. She also believed that the weapons made from this would be a real boost to the army. She also hoped that her second uncle could use it, but he might not agree if she asked him about it now. She would just take it one step at a time!

"Really?" Xiao Jue looked at the happiness flashing in her eyes. He really found a treasure.

"Really, you...I...can you give me two things? I'll take some home and make them myself, and then I'll draw and write out the stove and steps needed for you, how about that?" Wen Jiu was a little excited

"Sure," Xiao Jue replied with a bit of pampering.

"thank you"

Thank him? It's not easy for her to say this.

"By the way, are the crossbow arrows ready?"

"We are transporting them here in batches, but we have to avoid being seen by others. We can only do it in batches and not in a hurry."

"That's fine. The first business will be completed when we arrive," Wen Jiu said, still squatting on the ground and looking at the mined steel. He held it in his hands and looked at it. Then he stood up and looked at the weak flame. The more he looked, the more he liked it....

Do you like him so much? It's just that for those who go to the battlefield, they must be ecstatic, but she... Never mind, she is not an ordinary lady, and she is different from other rich girls in the boudoir. If he asks about her secrets again, she will be full of thorns, and even her current peace with him will probably be overturned. After all, it's a matter of interest, right? Right! Xiao Jue told herself in her heart that it was

"Then let's go back! Do you have a pocket?" Wen Jiu asked while holding the steel blocks.

"Ziyuan, find a hemp rope bag and bring it over."

"Take two!" Wen Jiu was obviously not polite.

"Yes." Zi Yuan turned around and went to get one and brought it in. "Master... Miss Wen, let me do it."

"Why are you standing there? Come over and help me." Wen Jiu said to Xiao Jue who was standing there.

Xiao Jue was stunned for a moment, then walked over to help. He installed whatever piece she asked, and they worked very well together. Zi Yuan looked at the master in front of her and saw that she could be ordered to work by Miss Wen at will. She respected Wen Jiu even more. Her intuition told her that this was her future mistress.

"Okay, you carry it, and we'll go back." Wen Jiu patted the dust off his hands.

"I'm alone? Where are these two bags?"

"Why? You can't?"

"you....."

"Master, I'll take you back and come back later." Zi Yuan wanted to find two people to help carry the cat back, but was stopped by Wen Jiu. "No need, there are horses outside." Zi Yuan looked at Xiao Jue. Xiao Jue didn't say anything, so she listened to Wen Jiu's words, helped carry the cat outside, and continued to stay here.

When they returned to the house, it was almost dawn. "Why doesn't your house have a name?"

"I don't know what to take, so I just put it aside. Not many people know about this house, so I rarely come back. If you see if you need anything, you can tell Qingfeng. He comes here often."

"Okay, help me carry it into the yard where I live," Xiao Jue obediently carried it into the yard for her. His yard became hers, and he chuckled helplessly.

"Okay, I still have to go back to the military camp. The people sent by the emperor to escort the grain and grass will arrive in a few days. I will ask Qingfeng to pick you up then. You can come back after he leaves."

"Escorting food and fodder? Who?"

"Chu family, Chu Yinan"

"Chu Yinan? Someone from Chu Tuanan's family?"

"Her biological brother"

"Why are you using the Chu family?"

"Don't worry about it. Go in and have a rest! You can still sleep for a while. I'm leaving first." After saying that, Xiao Jue rode his horse out of the yard, obviously without giving her much explanation.

"Miss?" Xuan Ling looked at the young lady in front of her with sleepy eyes. She had just returned and dozed off while waiting at the dormitory door.

"Okay, go to bed! Don't wake me up for dinner tomorrow, and don't bother me all day."

"Oh"

Wen Jiu went in and untied Xiao Jue's cloak, and placed it on the chaise longue. It was dark black, with only the edging in hot gold, and no other patterns. The material was also very good. He could easily give her so much money, so he must have some property. Then he washed his face and went to sleep. He was too sleepy...

When Xiao Jue arrived at the military camp, Qing Hu came in... The two talked for a long time, and finally Qing Hu said, "Master, I heard that the Nanman people have been more peaceful since you came back recently, but there are still some people who look like vagrants, but are actually trained by the army, making trouble, stealing, robbing, and causing the people to talk about it."

"I'll leave this matter to you. By the way, have you brought back all the food that Yi Chen found?"

"Master, rest assured, they have all been released, and the people in that village have all been dealt with."

"Okay, just put it away. The people sent by the emperor to escort the grain and grass will arrive in the next few days. Inform everyone. If the Nanman people can find something to provoke, it will be better if they surrender voluntarily. Otherwise, we will have to fight sooner or later. It's just that the time has not come yet."

“Yes, it has caused public outrage.”

"Casualties," Xiao Jue tapped the table with his fingers and said, "Let's see if this ambassador brought the emperor's instructions first."

"Yes" and Qinghu retreated.