Title: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir
Chapter 408 - Taking on the role of a femme fatale that brings disaster (1)

The battle took place on Xi River. In the first battle, Ning Mingjie and Ning Yuxuan split the army into two parts and caught Zhangjun unprepared. The enemy's side lost five hundred people. It could be considered a minor victory. However, when Ning Mingjie was writing the battle report, he said the enemy had lost five thousand soldiers, and the army had passed through Xi River. Only the general and assistant general knew what was written in this report. The two cousins had a tacit understanding.

When the emperor received this report, he was very pleased. He had originally been feeling annoyed that Ning Mingjie had ignored his imperial edict four times, but he let bygones be bygones due to this swift and major victory. The emperor even personally prodded the rear end part of the supply chain to transport more grain in order to avoid the soldiers not having enough food.

Title: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir
Chapter 407 - Rather wait three more years (2)

After paying the carriage driver, Ji Man hastily got off the carriage. She straightened her clothes, then went to the entrance to look for the jailer. After messing around in Zhangjun for so long, she had established some contacts here. But, it wouldn't be good to go bother those people in the middle of the night, so she went straight to using money as a temporary expedient. 

After a lot of persuasion, she finally gained access to the imperial prison. However, when she said that she was looking for Ning Yuxuan, they all said that there wasn't a prisoner by this name.

Title: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir
Chapter 406 - Rather wait three more years (1)

Returning an umbrella? Ji Man really wanted to roll her eyes. There was clearly pervading peril here. Why had he brought an umbrella to act out a lovey-dovey scene?

"It looks like it's going to rain tonight. Marquis, you should keep the umbrella for yourself." Ji Man couldn't resist taking two steps forward. "It's not early anymore. You..."

Title: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir
Chapter 405 - Longing for you makes me old (2)

After they had stepped out of Zichen Hall, Ning Mingjie turned his head to look at Marquis Moyu and asked, “When are you setting out for Zhangjun?"

"Tonight." Ning Yuxuan was swiftly walking away. In the time, it had taken him to say those words; he had already taken ten steps.

Ning Mingjie was shocked. He hastily caught up to his cousin. "The troops aren't leaving for another three days. Why are you leaving so early?"

Title: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir
Chapter 404 - Longing for you makes me old (1)

Ji Man obsequiously smiled. What choice did she have? She had to be this generous. Since ancient times, how many wealthy people had met with a bad ending? Merchants had money, but they didn't have power. If a merchant was too rich, it would attract the attention of someone that held power. Once that happened, the merchant would definitely be killed and his or her wealth would be feasted upon. And so, she might as well donate her money in order to preserve her life.

By showing loyalty to Zhao Zhe, she would have a way out. Instead of waiting for someone else to find a way out for her and seeing her as a hindrance, it would be better to walk with them and share both the glory and disgrace.