Chapter 1051: Arranging Yanyan's Downfall (4)

Time flew by, and just as September began, the resettlement housing was all set up, inside and out. After paying the village helpers their wages, Mo Yan sent a message to Qi Nan that very day, asking him to send back the three hundred soldiers.

Qi Nan held a position in the Jingji Army and normally could not leave his post without cause. Upon receiving the message, he hurriedly informed Xiao Ruiyuan, and soon, the Prince's Mansion issued an order to the General managing Qi Nan, granting him a two-month leave.

While the time seemed ample, it wouldn't be long before snow began to fall on the border, making travel difficult and dangerous. Qi Nan dared not delay. After reuniting with his family on a brief night visit, he rode swiftly toward the border the next day.