The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 670 Goro Wants to Join the Army

Wang Silang, who was sleeping, smiled slightly when he heard Wang Wulang's string of words that sounded like a final testament: "Qin Huai, don't listen to his nonsense. Grandma set a rule for all of us: if we don't pass the provincial examination before we come of age, we don't have to take it again. As for those who have already passed the provincial examination, the rules can be relaxed a bit. If we don't pass the imperial examination before we are thirty, we can just focus on becoming officials or make a living on our own."

As he spoke, Wang Silang glanced at Wang Wulang, who was frantically trying to wink at him: "He didn't even pass the imperial examination. He won't last more than a few years before he has to come back. Besides, Prince Xiaoyao has already promised Grandma that he will make sure that Fifth Brother comes back safe and sound."

"Fourth Brother, I allowed you to sleep in my carriage, not so you could sabotage me." Wang Wulang was annoyed. "That's Jiangsai, and you, as my older brother, don't care about me at all. You just keep criticizing me."

“Hey, Qin Huai is sitting right here. What did I say wrong? What did I say that was bad about you? You just overthink things.” Now that he was married, Si Lang spoke more calmly. “Wu Lang, perhaps you can reconsider. There’s no need to rush to Jiangsai.”

"Mr. Chi said that I have good martial arts talent. This is a rare opportunity, and if I miss it, there will be no next time."

"But there's no need to rush. We'll go back to Wanning City and get promoted for another two years. Your family will feel more at ease then."

“Oh dear, Fourth Brother, you’re just too cautious. If you wait until everything is ready before setting off, then there will never be a day to depart. There’s no such thing as everything being perfect in this world.”

Qin Huai suddenly said, "Fifth Brother is right."

Silang sighed helplessly, "Why are you making a fuss with him too? Jiangsai is really not a good place to go. Although Grandma didn't say anything, I know that if she could, she would definitely not agree to let Fifth Brother go."

Wang Wulang didn't dare say these words to Old Madam Wang directly. He only left a letter, and by the time Old Madam Wang saw it, he was already on his way to Jiangsai.

Given Old Mrs. Wang's personality, if her own children and grandchildren had made such a decision and were already on their way, she would certainly not stop them. She adhered to the principle that "children and grandchildren have their own blessings" and usually would not force anyone to do anything.

But if you hadn't gone, that's another story.

“I will send someone to follow Fifth Brother. Not to mention to prevent him from getting hurt, at least to save his life.”

As long as the order is given to save Wang Wulang's life at all costs, then the people he sends out will definitely complete the mission, even if it means being reduced to ashes.

Wang Wulang rubbed his arms: "Come on, we've relied on you a lot since we were little. This is my own decision. Besides, I've already made an agreement with Prince Xiaoyao. He promised to protect me. A prince like him can't go back on his word, can he?"

This was Wang Wulang's own plan. Although it was an impulsive decision, several months had passed since he made the decision, and he had been preparing for it for a long time.

Previously, when they were helping Ayu build the academy, Prince Xiaoyao would visit from time to time, and that's when Wang Wulang and Prince Xiaoyao struck up a conversation.

It was around that time that Wang Wulang learned that bandits were rampant in Jiang's territory, causing immense suffering to the people. It was also the best place to practice martial arts. He felt that those he practiced with never held back when they attacked, often leaving him sore all over. However, he always had some reservations, fearing that he might hurt his teachers.

If we could go to Jiangsai, these problems would be easily solved.

Most of the people there are outlaws, along with some roving soldiers and spies from various countries. When fighting them, you certainly don't need to hold back.

They will definitely go all out against themselves, which means both sides will go all out – isn't that the best way to train?
Therefore, when Wang Wulang heard that Xiaoyao Wang was going to Jiangsai, he volunteered to go with Xiaoyao Wang. This was a private agreement between the two of them.

Later, his brothers found out, and at his request, they conspired to keep it a secret from the rest of the family until now, when Wang Wulang finally told them everything.

"I just want to see how far I can go on my own." Wang Wulang grinned. "Don't worry about the rest. Who am I, Wang Wulang? I'm the kind of person who would deliberately pick the least painful spot when Grandma beats us. I'm afraid of pain, beatings, and even more afraid of death. I will definitely find a way to protect myself. Even if the Carefree King can't be relied on, do you still think Wang Wulang can't be relied on?"

Qin Huai and Wang Silang exchanged a glance, both seeing in each other's eyes the words, "You really are unreliable."

Wang Wulang: "..."

Qin Huai: "Didn't you tell Ayu about this?"

"Not yet. What if Ayu finds out and won't let me go?"

Wang Wulang was quite self-aware in this regard. If you were to ask who cared about the whole family the most, it wouldn't be the old lady, but Ayu.

Even if one of their chickens stopped laying eggs, Ayu would know and check on it. If the servants were unwell, she would let them rest before they could work again, not to mention the family members.

Qin Huai: "Have you thought about what will happen if I tell Ayu after you leave, and she disagrees? Do you think she will continue to Wanning City, or will she follow you to Jiangsai and bring you back?"

Wang Wulang: "..." After thinking about it for a moment, it seems that the latter is more likely.

I know my younger sister well; she's a very stubborn person.

Like when they were traveling and studying abroad, they bought candied beans from an old farmer in a county town. When they arrived at the next county town, they found that the old farmer had shortchanged them by three coins. At first, Ayu listened to everyone's advice and just ignored it.

But who would have thought that that very night, Ayu rode a fast horse all by herself, making a round trip to the old farmer's house and making up for the missing copper coins.

To avoid making a wasted trip, she even bought a large bag of beans. No one knows how she managed to carry such a huge bag of beans back; if they hadn't discovered so many candied beans after waking up, they wouldn't have known Ayu had gone out.

Of course, Qin Huai knew that he was even an "accomplice," but looking at his brothers who were still in shock and Ayu who was humbly accepting criticism, he remained silent at the time.

“Then I’ll tell Ayu, but no matter what Ayu says, I won’t change my mind,” Wang Wulang said. “I can’t wait for Ayu to do something else to get my mother a title; that would be such a failure as a son and an older brother.”

Moreover, every time Ayu achieved glory, it was accompanied by risks.
If we must exchange glory for risk, it shouldn't be Ayu who goes; it would be more appropriate for him to go.

When they arrived at the post station, Wang Wulang told his elder brother, sister-in-law, and younger brother and sister-in-law about his intention to join the army.

The older brothers were alright; they all knew. But Wang Liulang and Wang Qilang reacted strongly: "Fifth Brother, are you tired of living like this and want to die?"

Ayu, however, remained the calmest. Upon hearing this, she simply left the table and silently returned to her room, leaving everyone in the room looking at each other in bewilderment.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Wang Wulang steeled himself and went to Ayu's door, rambling on about his thoughts.

“Ayu, Fifth Brother is not acting impulsively. I have made a thorough plan. I am really not good at studying. Even if I pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, it will not be because I am talented, but because I will be forced to memorize things by rote. How can I be a good official like that?”

“I have a good talent for martial arts, and I like it. I want to use martial arts to make a name for myself. It’s not that I’m giving up my studies. I still want to come back and take the exam. I will take the martial arts examination. Anyway, the martial arts examination also has a civil service examination, but it’s not as difficult as the civil service examination, which is just right for me.”

"Also, I know Jiangsai isn't a good place, but didn't you also say that there are many unfortunate people in this world, and that not everyone in Jiangsai is bad, but there are also many poor people? If I can go there and do something for them, it would be like I'm doing what you said, right?"

"Ayu, don't be angry with me. I didn't say these things to make you angry. You are the best sister in the world, and I want to be the best brother in the world, not rely on you to support me and our whole family..."

Before he could finish speaking, the door opened from the inside. Ayu, dragging a bundle even larger than herself, looked at him in confusion: "Fifth Brother, what are you saying? How can it be that I'm supporting you and the whole family? Is anyone in our family just eating for free?"

With Grandma around, no one can just lie around and enjoy life.

Wang Wulang was also dumbfounded: "Huh?"

"Am I wrong?" Ayu didn't dwell on the matter any longer. Instead, she handed the package to Wang Wulang and said, "Fifth Brother, don't skimp on yourself when you get there. I don't know if you're traveling light or what, but you've only prepared this much. It should be enough. Oh, and there are some of our family's secret-recipe life-saving wax pills inside. Remember to use them in critical situations. Also, if the pills are spoiled, damp, or cracked, don't use them!"

The so-called wax pills are actually nutrient solutions from Ayu's space. They were made by Tuanzi and are even better than the All-Purpose Water, with no side effects.

Ayu continued, "I also put a very important thing inside. It can improve the river channel. If you reach the river fortress, you can decide whether to throw it into the river depending on the situation."

The place is called Jiangsai because there are three great rivers there, which have nurtured the people in the surrounding area. However, the banks of these rivers are strangely different, with some areas being rich and others barren.

In Ayu's bottle was an improved version of the All-Purpose Water, containing a formula for improving the land and water. This formula was acquired by Tuanzi at a high price from other dimensions and was only recently developed.

Improving river basins and enhancing water quality is something Ayu wants to do in the future.

"And..."

Wang Wulang listened blankly as Ayu rattled off a long string of words, completely at a loss for how to react.

Only at the very end did he eagerly ask, "Ayu."

Ayu stopped muttering and looked up at him: "Hmm?"

"You don't object to Fifth Brother going out?"

“Isn’t this what you want?” Ayu said. “It’s your wish, why should I stop you? Everyone’s wishes deserve recognition as long as they don’t bother others.”

Wang Wulang remained silent for a long time.

"Fifth brother."

"Ah."

"I've given you so many good things, so you must come back healthy and safe." Ayu looked at him, her eyes crinkling, before saying, "You have to give your third aunt her title yourself."

"Ok!"

(End of this chapter)