"All right. Everything that needed to be said was already covered on the way here. You only need to conduct yourself according to the manor's rules. Otherwise, when the time comes, you can only accept your punishment.
The rules here are actually no different from those in the army, but strictness has its benefits. Only then can the Duke's Manor be kept safe.
Of course, if you do your work well, the year-end rewards will naturally not be lacking. The old Duke is not stingy in that regard—in fact, his generosity may even exceed your expectations!"
With that, Lin Yuxing turned and left.
Since he had failed to draw any useful information from this lad, he needed to return as soon as possible to confirm certain matters with the general, lest something go wrong with the general's plans!
Li Yan cupped his fists toward Lin Yuxing's retreating figure in salute.
"Yes!"
After Lin Yuxing had left, Li Yan pushed open the door and entered the side courtyard. It contained two and a half rooms: a bedroom, a reception room, and an outhouse.
The furnishings inside were extremely simple, consisting only of ordinary tables, chairs, a bed, cups, and other everyday items.
As for cooking for themselves in the courtyard, that was not allowed. They had to eat together in the side hall up ahead, where meals were specially prepared for the guards and instructors. Naturally, they could also pack the food and bring it back.
Li Yan went straight into the bedroom and sat down on the edge of the bed.
Before long, he sank into deep thought.
After Cui Feng had confirmed his identity, Li Yan had first asked him about several matters. Cui Feng answered every question without reserve.
It turned out that after Li Yan had rushed