Main courtyard, Shen Qingshan was resting in bed, attended by Madam Shen.
The old couple had shared a strong bond for many years.
"My lord, how many days will you be able to rest after returning?"
Madam Shen wrung out a damp cloth and wiped Shen Qingshan's face.
Shen Qingshan squinted his eyes, accustomed to such routines.
"How many days can I rest? I must depart by noon tomorrow to return to the border."
"In such a hurry? Is the situation at the border tense?"
Madam Shen was slightly startled, showing some worry on her face.
"It's not the war, but our major affairs."
With just those words, Shen Qingshan stopped speaking further.
Madam Shen seemed to understand the implications and remained silent.
After a while, Shen Qingshan spoke again.
"Based on Shen Han's response tonight, it seems the child isn't intending to cooperate with us in canceling the engagement.
Lingsheng had written him a letter, instructing him to follow our arrangement and annul the engagement.
