My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 137: A Good Opportunity

Standing atop the east city wall of Xiqiang City, Feng Xiyan looked down and observed the refugees.

Some were lined up to receive porridge, some moved in and out of the military tents, and others simply gathered together, speaking in low voices.

After watching for a while, Feng Xiyan asked, "General Fan, have you interrogated those troublemakers?"

Fan Wanming stepped forward and replied, "Reporting to the Great General. This subordinate has completed the interrogation. So far, we haven’t found anything suspicious about them."

"What about their motives for causing trouble?" Feng Xiyan asked further.

"All of them claimed they rushed forward because they feared being banned from entering the city."

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan paused for a moment in thought and instructed, "This general thinks this matter is not this simple. Continue interrogating them until we discover their true motives."

Fan Wanming clasped his fists and responded, "Yes, Great General."

Feng Xiyan then turned to Tan Pengtai and asked, "General Tan, how much supply do we have right now?"

Tan Pengtai took out a book from his sleeve pocket and handed it to Feng Xiyan.

While Feng Xiyan read the account book, Tan Pengtai explained, "Reporting to the Great General. There is no problem with water supply, since Fairy Bai refills the lake and the river outside the west gate every night."

"However, with more and more refugees arriving, this subordinate estimates our supplies won’t last even half a year as previously predicted. They will be gone before we can harvest the first batch of sweet potatoes."

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan turned to Zhan Qi and asked, "General Zhan, how is the farmland progressing?"

Zhan Qi stepped forward, clasped his fists, and replied, "Answering the Great General. The farmers have already finished tilling the soil and mixing in the fertilizer. They are scheduled to begin planting tomorrow morning."

"According to Fairy Bai’s instructions, if everything goes smoothly, we will get the first harvest in three to four months. As for the yield, we will need to wait until the sweet potatoes are harvested before we can determine how many jin per mu of farmland we can produce."

After he finished reporting, Ding Zhenshun frowned slightly and said, "Great General, our spies just sent back a report a quarter sichen ago. News of our water and supply situation has spread across the western region."

"According to this subordinate’s investigation, many refugees are approaching our city after hearing these rumors and news. If we don’t start turning them away, this subordinate fears our supplies won’t last long."

At that, Tan Pengtai thought for a moment and suggested, "Great General, how about discussing the matter of supplies with Fairy Bai? Maybe she can provide more to last us until we can harvest the first batch of sweet potatoes."

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan thought, ’The last time I spoke with Fairy Bai was when we enshrined the golden statue. It’s been two days. This is a good opportunity to reach out to her.’

Having made up his mind, Feng Xiyan agreed, "Alright. This general will speak with Fairy Bai and see if she can help us. You guys can go back to your posts. We will talk again after this general receives Fairy Bai’s answer."

The generals clasped their fists and said in unison, "Yes, Great General." ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

Finished with their discussion, Feng Xiyan walked down the stairs, leaving the generals behind.

Watching him leave in a hurry, Zhan Qi scratched the back of his head in confusion and asked, "I understand this matter is important, but it’s not that urgent. Why is the Great General rushing off like that?"

Standing beside him, Xue Ruhong shook his head and helplessly replied, "General Zhan, you are still young. You don’t understand."

Hearing this, Zhan Qi frowned. "This general is already twenty-four. I’m an adult and not young anymore. If not for the war, I would already have married a beautiful wife."

Xue Ruhong nodded patiently and responded half-heartedly. "Yes, yes, yes. You are an adult."

Zhan Qi’s expression twisted with frustration when he heard this. Xue Ruhong clearly agreed, yet somehow it only made him angrier.

Seeing Zhan Qi’s funny reaction, Tan Pengtai laughed and patted Xue Ruhong on the shoulder. "General Xue, please stop teasing General Zhan."

Hearing this, Zhan Qi widened his eyes in shock as he pointed at Xue Ruhong in disbelief. "You are unbelievable, Xue Ruhong! How could you tease me like I’m a kid?"

Xue Ruhong gave him a fake smile and shrugged, "General Zhan, you are wronging me. I didn’t tease you. I clearly agree with your words."

"You—!"

As the two bickered, Ding Zhenshun and Fan Wanming exchanged looks, then let out a sigh.

It was really hard to believe that a lively person like Zhan Qi actually has the best relationship with the cold and calm Xue Ruhong.

While the five generals left to do their daily tasks, Feng Xiyan arrived at the lakeside.

As soon as his boots touched the ground, Feng Wu knelt before him and clasped his fists. "Master."

Feng Xiyan nodded and said, "Get up."

"Thank you, Master."

Walking to the stone boulder where the bronze mirror was placed, Feng Xiyan asked, "When does Fairy Bai usually stop sending water?"

Feng Wu wasn’t sure why he was being asked, but he still replied, "Answering Master. It’s usually around Chen Shi."

Feng Xiyan glanced at the sky to check the sun’s position. Seeing that it was already past Mao Shi, he sat down on the stone boulder.

Puzzled by the sudden visit, Feng Wu asked, "Master, do you have instructions for this subordinate?"

Brushing dust from his robes, Feng Xiyan said, "I have something important to discuss with Fairy Bai. Since it’s almost time for her to appear, I will wait here."

Realizing the purpose of his master’s sudden visit, Feng Wu nodded and took two steps back, standing quietly behind him.

While Feng Xiyan waited for Bai Hanyun, she was still lying in bed. Soon, her alarm clock rang. She reached toward her bedside table and turned it off.

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