"Hmm." Xia Zhiqing nodded.

Upon hearing this, Han Anniang's snow-white face showed a hint of embarrassed annoyance: "Erlang is really being too frivolous."

"Actually, apart from these few pieces of clothing, the qipao that Qing Dance is wearing is quite beautiful." Ning Wan pointed somewhat bashfully to the bikini and the very short swimsuit, thinking that such clothes should only be worn for Chen Mo in the room, whereas the qipao is different.

Not only can it highlight a slender figure, but it also exudes a kind of gentle and intellectual aura.

For example, although Qing Dance is a courtesan, she still has a trace of the brothel's dust about her, but now wearing the qipao, that dusty aura seems to have vanished, replaced by the breath of a cultured woman from a prominent family who has attended a private school.

"It's indeed nice-looking, but it's still a bit revealing. It needs a light shawl over it when worn outside." Wu Mi commented.

This qipao also exposes the arms and calves, and if worn outside, it would surely attract gossip.

"Actually, it doesn't matter much, since we're only wearing it for our husband to see, inside the room, no one else will see." Yi Shiyin pouted her cherry lips, her snow-white face blushing.

With Yi Shiyin's words, all the women couldn't hide their shyness, yet they felt she made some sense; after all, if they've undressed to serve Chen Mo together in threes and twos, wearing such clothes is nothing.

After all, it's not for others to see.

Wu Mi quickly changed the embarrassing topic, saying, "Such shameful clothes, would anyone buy them?"

"Madam, I don't know of others, but surely the girls in brothels would rush to buy them." Qing Dance spoke up.

Though these clothes are somewhat revealing, there's no denying they're very sexy, capable of attracting men's attention. If the brothel girls wore them, it would help attract customers.

Moreover, these clothes are so sexy that some young masters and rich merchants might buy them to give to their concubines.

Even though the women blushed, several had already made up their minds to wear the bikinis and mini-skirts when their husband returned.

"Madam, Miss, the Inspector delivered the Government Gazette." At that moment, Yi Shiyin's maid, Xiaoling, came in from outside, catching the attention of the women who were admiring the clothes.

"Is there news about my husband? Bring it here, let me see." Yi Shiyin's bright eyes showed a hint of surprise and then excitement, as she stood up to receive it.

Wu Mi cast her eyes over curiously asking, "What does the Government Gazette say?"

Perceiving the situation, Qing Dance and the others sensibly hurried out.

Yi Shiyin quickly browsed it, then exclaimed with joy: "Sister Mi, husband had a big victory in Huai State, defeating King Chong's sixty thousand troops, and even shot dead Grand General Gongsun Yan under him, and the Luo Family Patriarch Luo Qingyang, recapturing He County from the enemy."

Previously, out of concern for Chen Mo, the women had familiarized themselves with Gongsun Yan, understanding his prowess. Luo Qingyang, however, was unfamiliar to them, but from the Gazette, they sensed that this person's strength wasn't low either.

Upon hearing this, it was as if a cheerful spring breeze blew into the hall, lighting up all the women's faces with bright smiles.

"Quick, Xiaolu, let me have a look." Wu Mi appeared somewhat anxious.

"Sister Mi, here you go." Yi Shiyin handed the Gazette to Wu Mi.

Wu Mi took up the Gazette, concentrated on reading, and said joyously, "With this, King Chong's schemes are thwarted. Future attempts to march south into the Western River Land should be much easier."

Having said this, she passed the Gazette to the eagerly awaiting Han Anniang.

Han Anniang didn't understand military affairs nor what this victory signified, only knowing that Chen Mo won and was safe, which made her happy.

"I know Luo Qingyang; he is the Luo Family Patriarch and a Divine Power Realm Martial Artist. How did husband shoot him with one arrow?"

Xiao Yunxi, aware that there are differences even among Third-Grade Martial Artists, found it absurd that he was shot dead with one arrow.

"Back when Zhi Ning returned from Jiangnan, she mentioned to me that husband was about to advance to the Second Grade Divine Transformation Realm. It seems he has broken through." Xia Zhiqing, without vying for the Gazette, let Nangong Ru receive it.

Ning Wan, in a soft and gentle voice, said, "Husband's cultivation is advancing so fast."

"Husband truly has the talent of a born commander; since I entered the Chen Family, I've never seen husband lose a battle." Wu Mi sighed.

"Surely, the heavens are blessing us." Han Anniang offered thanks to the heavens.

"Speaking of which, with the big victory in Huai State, Prince Huai in Fengzhou probably won't be able to stir up much trouble either..." Xia Zhiqing's voice trailed off as she noticed a subtle change in Chu Juan's expression.

"Well, since the war in Huai State has ended, perhaps husband will soon return." Wu Mi quickly changed the subject.

"I doubt it'll be soon." Xiao Yunxi picked up the topic, saying, "Before marching, my husband issued a proclamation to bring the traitors to justice, and supporting the king. Now, though he has severely defeated the allied enemy, he's far from achieving final victory. Returning now would surely provoke public criticism."

Having set out, if he returns midway, what would that appear as?

...

Yan State.

Yuan County.

The explanation Chen Mo gave to King Anping was merely to buy time.

Allowing Chen Mo enough time to take full control of the Yanzhou Army under his command.

To say, the Yanzhou Army wasn't particularly loyal to King Anping.

Moreover, the personal soldiers within the army were all taken by King Anping, and last night they were disarmed by Chen Mo's Personal Guard Battalion. The soldiers in the surrounded Yanzhou Army barracks clearly didn't have the same loyalty as personal soldiers, making them easier to "convert."