“There is something I must tell you, sir.”0

“What is it?”0

“Since your departure, the small building where you once stayed has remained untouched. No one has moved in, and everything inside seems to have been left exactly as it was.”0

“Oh?”0

“This is not my doing, so please don’t credit me,” General Chen said with a smile. “If you must know who ensured it was left that way, the only ones who might have the answer are the officials in charge of the western Housing Bureau.”0

“I see...” Song You immediately understood.0

“If you wish to return to your old place, you’re welcome to. You may just need to do a little cleaning. However, if you’d prefer somewhere new, I still have some vacant space in the residence His Majesty granted me previously.”0

“Thank you for your kind offer, General. But Lady Calico and I have grown accustomed to that house, especially Lady Calico. She even mentioned on the way here how much she likes it.”0

Hearing this, General Chen simply smiled and raised his cup. “After the banquet, I’ll escort you back.”0

“Alright.”0

The two continued to eat and chat casually.0

After finishing the banquet, there were plenty of leftovers. The Daoist, feeling it a shame to waste them, asked the restaurant staff to pack up two of Lady Calico’s...0