I have been farming since I crossed over.

Chapter 372 I Don't Want to Be a Slave of a Subjugated Nation

Arriving at the bathroom, Lu Jintang carefully adjusted the water temperature, making sure it was neither too hot nor too cold, and then gently placed Yang Mingxi into the wooden tub filled with hot water.

Then he stepped into the wooden barrel, sat down gently, pulled Yang Mingxi over, and leaned her into his arms.

The two of them snuggled together quietly, feeling the comfort and relaxation brought by the hot water. For a moment, the whole room was filled with a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

After a long while, Lu Jintang said softly, "Axi, I may have to go to war."

Although Lu Jintang's voice was calm, it was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Yang Mingxi felt as if struck by lightning and suddenly sat up from the wooden barrel.

"Go to war?" Yang Mingxi looked at Lu Jintang with horror and asked in disbelief, "You are just a civilian now, how could it be your turn to go to war?"

Lu Jintang's lips curled slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smirk. He explained softly, "I haven't received any imperial decree. This expedition was entirely my own decision. I simply couldn't stand being a slave to a conquered nation, so I decided to step forward."

Yang Mingxi was stunned by Lu Jintang's words. She was speechless for a long time and could only stammer and repeat: "This...this..."

Seeing this, Lu Jintang quickly patted Yang Mingxi on the shoulder, signaling him not to get too excited.

Then he slowly stood up, walked out of the wooden barrel gracefully, grabbed the cloak from the shelf, and wrapped Yang Mingxi tightly in it like a precious treasure, then carefully carried her back to the couch.

The two of them lay side by side on the bed, their eyes looking up at the ceiling at the same time. The room was silent, with only the sounds of their breathing intertwined.

After a long moment, Yang Mingxi finally broke the silence. Her voice was a little low: "You should know that this kind of thing is often a thankless task. No matter what the final outcome is, it will not end well for us."

Lu Jintang's throat tightened slightly, and his voice became a little hoarse: "Of course I know, but we have no way out."

"What did grandpa say?" Yang Mingxi blurted out anxiously, as if this question had been in her mind for a long time.

Lu Jintang slowly turned around, stared at Yang Mingxi, and said softly, "I haven't met Grandpa yet, but judging from the information he has, I think his opinion should be similar to mine."

Yang Mingxi frowned slightly and muttered to herself, "What kind of situation is this? How did it suddenly become like this?"

There was a hint of confusion and uneasiness in her voice.

Seeing this, Lu Jintang quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, we'll analyze it slowly. Do you know where Third Brother-in-law went? If we don't send troops to help, I'm afraid he won't come back."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mingxi's heart tightened. She was so frightened that she suddenly sat up in bed, her body shaking uncontrollably. She trembled and said, "Didn't my third brother-in-law come to see me? Could it be that he...he went to the battlefield?"

Lu Jintang nodded and explained solemnly, "Well, he was sent by the court to supervise the battle. The general in charge of commanding the battle was none other than Wang Zuxian, the Queen's brother.

Now they have been defeated in two cities in succession. If they continue like this, Xiting Prefecture may not be able to hold on. And our Xinyun Prefecture happens to be adjacent to Xiting Prefecture."

After Yang Mingxi heard this, the mystery in her heart was instantly solved. She widened her eyes and muttered to herself, "I see. So, my third brother-in-law didn't have much say in this war at all. He was just a scapegoat sent to take the blame."

Seeing this, Lu Jintang quickly reached out and pulled Yang Mingxi into his arms, comforting her, "That's right, and Queen Wang is deliberately forcing us to take action so that they can reap the benefits."

Yang Mingxi's brow furrowed slightly as she continued her analysis, "I understand. Minister Tang is being used as bait in the northwest, and the Third Prince is being sent over from the north. If General Guo in the northeast is bribed by him, then the entire garrison connected to Beiqi will be under her control. Could it be that Queen Wang is a spy for Beiqi?"

"That's not the case!" Lu Jintang quickly shook his head and explained, "If General Huo in the east were to meet with any misfortune, the entire Nanling garrison would fall into Queen Wang's hands! So, she's not just a spy, but a complete bandit! Their goal is to overthrow the dynasty and change the country's ownership!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mingxi was dumbfounded. She looked at Lu Jintang in astonishment and asked in disbelief, "How could a woman like her dream of ascending the throne of the Empress?"

Lu Jintang raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said slowly: "She? Empress? She is far from qualified! She is just a pawn in her father's hands. The one who really has ambitions is actually Wang Taifu!"

Yang Mingxi listened and nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly changed the subject and said to Lu Jintang with a smile: "So, did you gain anything from your trip this time?"

Seeing this, Lu Jintang's smile grew more confident. He paused for a moment before replying, "Not bad. The personnel have been arranged! I came back mainly to prepare food and manpower."

Yang Mingxi looked at Lu Jintang's confident look, and felt relieved. She smiled and said, "Okay! In that case, I will do my part, and the rest will be left to you! Let us work together to deal with this crisis!" Her tone was firm and powerful, full of determination and confidence.

Lu Jintang's heart was tense until he heard Yang Mingxi's agreement, and then he felt relieved. Before this, he was really worried that Yang Mingxi would refuse. After all, this was a big decision for them. If Yang Mingxi didn't agree, then what would he do next?

If he insisted on sticking to his own ideas and disregarded Yang Mingxi's wishes, then there would likely be an irreparable rift between them, and they might even miss each other forever. Lu Jintang had no doubt about this, because he knew Yang Mingxi's character and determination very well.

He absolutely did not want to see this happen.

So, when Yang Mingxi finally nodded in agreement, Lu Jintang felt extremely relieved and satisfied.

This is undoubtedly the result he most expects.

"Axi, don't worry, we have other sources of income and food." Lu Jintang gently stroked Yang Mingxi's belly and said softly, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Take good care of your body and take good care of our baby. That's enough."

Yang Mingxi smiled slightly, with determination and resolve in her eyes.

Like a brave soldier, she answered without hesitation: "I know. I will protect him and help you in every way I can."

"Okay, let's work together to create our brilliant future." Lu Jintang said.