A life of ups and downs is pure joy

After a night's rest, Lin Muchang looked much better than yesterday. Lin Qinghuan sat in his room and served him for the whole morning. After he took the medicine and fell asleep, He Su pulled her aside to talk to her about some personal matters.

"Huan'er, your father and I are most worried about you right now. You have been a good child since childhood. No matter how bad the medicine tastes, you always grit your teeth and swallow it. Tell me, does Xiao Yi treat you well?" He Su asked.

"He treats me well." Lin Qinghuan said after thinking for a while.

"Then why did I hear people say that he let you live in the south of the city after his aunt Hu came back? He also ignored you in front of everyone at the hunting ground and only taught that woman affectionately. Was it Xiao'er who went to the outer field to pick you up?" He Su looked at the extremely sensible Lin Qinghuan with heartache.

"Mother, it's normal that he doesn't like me. I don't like him either, but we are a couple tied together only because of helplessness. I think it's good to live in the south of the city. He doesn't have to come to see me reluctantly, and I don't have to see him." Lin Qinghuan said.

"Silly child, how can you think like this? Husband and wife are meant to be together for a lifetime. You will have children in the future and continue your bloodline. You must cultivate feelings no matter what. If you don't have any children, and your father and I are gone in the future, do you want us to be worried about you even in the underworld?" He Su suddenly realized that Lin Qinghuan was now living with an extremely negative mentality.

Lin Qinghuan didn't know what to say for a long time. Having children... she couldn't even imagine it.

He Su looked at her, suddenly pulled up her sleeve, and when he saw the glaring toad's blood, his heart turned cold.

"Child, you...you have been husband and wife for two years." He Su was so surprised that she was speechless.

Lin Qinghuan pulled down her sleeves in panic, "Mother... I... I don't want to, and he doesn't want to either... I... I only like Brother Yu." After Lin Qinghuan finished speaking, tears of grievance flowed down her face again.

He Su wiped her tears with heartache.

"Huan'er, everyone has their own destiny. You and Yu'er are childhood sweethearts, but you are not destined to be together. Some obsessions need to be let go. If he was just a child from any family in Dasheng, your father and I would have helped you. But he happened to be the son of the Sixth Prince of Dayan. Do you know how many times your father fought with Gong Zheshan? The two of them are tacit public enemies and representatives of the opposition between two countries." He Su frowned and said, what kind of fate is this, a good child was tortured like this.

"Then why did we meet? He extended my life but made me marry his brother. If I had known that this would be my life, I would rather not take that dragon fruit flower life-saving medicine. I would rather stay with him for a few days in my short life." Lin Qinghuan was also disheartened after saying this.

"Good boy, listen to your mother's advice, let go of the past and live a good life. You are at such a young age and you are so good-looking, you shouldn't live like this. If your father knew, he would be so upset!" He Su said.

Lin Qinghuan looked at He Su's distressed eyes, and thought of Lin Muchang who was so weak now. She could only nod obediently and could not let them worry about her anymore.

The Xiao family's carriage had arrived at the gate of the Lin family's house, and Yun Xiang was waiting for Lin Qinghuan in the front yard.

"Go back and live a good life with the child." He Su said.

As soon as Lin Qinghuan stepped into the Xiao Mansion, she saw Nanny Dong, who was beside Grandmother Xiao, waiting at the door.

"The old lady heard that Marquis Lin was injured while protecting the emperor and was very worried. Young Madam, come with me to see her." Nanny Dong stepped forward and bowed.

Lin Qinghuan nodded, Yun Xiang followed him, and the few of them headed towards Anyou Hall.

As soon as he entered the yard, he saw Hu Tao Niang coming out with a smile on her face and bowing to Lin Qinghuan.

"You don't need to be so polite to me in my grandmother's house. If you tell others, people will think I'm making things difficult for you." Lin Qinghuan said as he looked at her strange behavior.

"I have been thinking deeply in the ancestral hall all night. I feel that what the young lady taught me is right. My grandmother also scolded me. I just hope that the young lady will not be angry with me." Hu Taoniang looked at Lin Qinghuan with a pitiful face.

She felt a little reluctant, after all, she didn't want to make things difficult for her. "Get up. You don't have to do this in the future. We are sisters." Lin Qinghuan stopped looking at her and went into the house with Nanny Dong.

"Huan'er, how is Lord Lin's injury?" After Lin Qinghuan finished her greetings, the old lady asked her to sit down and then asked with concern.

"Daddy's sternum was broken by those crazy horses. If he wasn't stronger than an ordinary person, he wouldn't have survived last night. He is still very weak and needs to stay in bed...rest in bed." Lin Qinghuan's voice became choked when he thought of Lin Muchang.

"Marquis Lin has been loyal to the royal family all his life. Now he is even risking his own life to protect the emperor. I admire him very much when I hear this. My dear child, if you have nothing to do, go back and serve him more often." Grandma Xiao wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said lovingly.

"Thank you for your concern, Grandmother." Lin Qinghuan stood up and bowed again. Nanny Dong glanced at her.

"No need to be so polite, good boy. Please sit down." Grandma Xiao raised her hand to gesture, and then asked, "How is your grandmother's health now? I heard that she is not in Jinhan City."

"She is used to living in Luofeng because her grandfather is buried there and her younger brothers and sisters are also in Luofeng. My eldest brother and sister-in-law went back there a few days ago. Grandmother is in good health and the maids who serve her are very attentive." Lin Qinghuan said, looking up, then lowered his head again.

Grandma Xiao noticed that she spoke appropriately, had a gentle voice, and was relatively introverted. She didn't seem like a rude and willful child.

"I heard that you don't live in the mansion, but live in the woods south of the city. Is that true?" Grandmother Xiao asked.

Lin Qinghuan looked up at her, then glanced at Hu Tao Niang beside her.

"Grandma, Huan'er has been weak since childhood. My husband and mother took pity on me and allowed me to come here to recuperate. If it is not in accordance with etiquette, Huan'er will not go anymore." Lin Qinghuan said.

"That's right, silly child. There's nothing impolite about it. Only when you get your body in good shape can you give birth to children for the Xiao family and expand the family." Grandmother Xiao said with a smile.

Lin Qinghuan was confused, but still looked up and nodded with a smile.

"Your mother's health is not very good. Remember to visit her more often." Grandmother Xiao reminded again.

"Huan'er knows." Lin Qinghuan responded.

When Lin Qinghuan returned to Luoyi Pavilion, he was already very tired. He ate something casually and lay down on the couch to rest.

But her mind was full of too many things, and she couldn't calm down. She felt very uneasy when she thought about having children. She had never thought about it before, but now the fate of two women depended on her. If she and Xiao Yi continued like this, would the two women who drank the soup hate her?

"Master, the young lady has gone to rest." The maid's voice came from the yard, and Lin Qinghuan quickly closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.

The sound of the door being pushed open was heard again.

As the footsteps got closer, Lin Qinghuan's heart beat faster and faster.

"Girl, are you asleep?" It was Chuxia who spoke. Lin Qinghuan secretly opened her eyes, feeling relieved.

"He's gone?" Lin Qinghuan asked in a low voice.

"Well, I went back after hearing that you went to bed." Chu Xia said.

"Has Mother Huang returned to Suheju, or is she still in Taohuawu?" Lin Qinghuan asked.

"Mother was worried about the second young master, so she went back to Suheju and took Xiaobai with her." Chuxia said as she helped Lin Qinghuan up.

In the imperial study of the palace, Crown Prince Ning Jinyang and Xiao Yi were reporting the results of their investigation to the emperor, and the battle report from the west was also presented at the same time.

"As expected, this kind of medicine that can cause horses to go crazy is only available in Nei Chi in the west. Marquis Lin is seriously injured, and the Nei Chi soldiers are at the gate. Their actions are not due to the emperor, but to my father-in-law." Xiao Yi said.

"It's simply the behavior of a mean person. It's a bad and despicable act. Nei Chi thinks that we in Da Sheng have no generals who can fight except Lord Lin!" Ning Jinyang said angrily.

"Does Your Majesty have anyone in mind who is suitable to go on the expedition?" The Emperor sat up straight and asked the Crown Prince Ning Jinyang.

"Your Majesty, there is one person, General Zhao's son, Zhao Dafang, who has been guarding Lihe County, which borders Daqian, for many years. Although he has never been a commander-in-chief, he grew up in the military camp with General Zhao since he was a child. If we ask General Zhao to be the commander-in-chief this time and Zhao Dafang to be the deputy general, it would be worth a try." Ning Jinyang glanced at Xiao Yi and stepped forward and said.

"Zhao Yang is indeed a brave general. He made many contributions during the reign of the previous emperor, but he is old now. I have met his son Zhao Dafang. He is a good fighter. So, let An Caitong be the deputy general. This child will follow Mu Tang to fight against Nei Chi and have experience in winning." said the emperor.

Ning Jinyang glanced at Xiao Yi, and when he saw him nod, he respectfully saluted the emperor.

"Yes, father." After Ning Jinyang finished speaking, he and Xiao Yi left the imperial study.

Three days later, Zhao Yang, Zhao Dafang and Lin Ancai received the order and headed west to fight Nei Chi State for the second time.

All the Lin brothers and sisters came to see Lin Ancai off. Lin Qinghuan looked at the handsome young man who was full of vigor and vitality, and suddenly felt that his brother who loved to eat and make trouble had grown up all of a sudden.

"An Cai, take good care of yourself and make sure you return safely." Lin Yuzhi said, then saluted Zhao Yang and said, "General Zhao, my younger brother is young, and I hope you and Brother Zhao can take care of him along the way."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Young Master Ancai, at such a young age, and Marquis Lin have defeated Nei Chi with great success. We will definitely return victorious this time." After saying this, General Zhao led the large army westward.

On the city wall, Xiao Qiannan hid behind the city wall, secretly watching Lin Ancai getting farther and farther away, and then returned to the palace with a few maids.

Lin Qinghuan had just returned to Luoyi Pavilion when Yun Xiang hurried forward.

"Young Madam, I remember now. Do you remember the day I told you that I saw a very strange person in the hunting ground?"

"Remember, what happened, did you remember something?"

"Young Madam, please come with me to Qingbo Courtyard. I heard that the person who poisoned the horses has not been found. I feel that this information is very important to the eldest young master." Yun Xiang said, pulling Lin Qinghuan.

"Just go and talk to him yourself. Why do you want me to go with you?" Lin Qinghuan said awkwardly.

"Young Madam, how can I go to find the eldest young master alone if you don't come with me?" Yun Xiang said in surprise, wondering why the young madam was so unwilling to see the eldest young master.

"You weren't from his yard before, so is that not okay?" Lin Qinghuan said again, feeling guilty.

"Young Madam, I have been given to you by the eldest young master. Naturally, I am a member of Luoyi Pavilion. It is neither reasonable nor moral for me to go to find the eldest young master alone. If the old ancestor and the old lady find out, I will be sold out." Yun Xiang deliberately made the matter sound serious, just to bring the two people together.

"Is it so serious?" Lin Qinghuan was shocked, then thought about it and nodded, after all, it was related to Lin Mutang.

When the two of them arrived at Qingbo Courtyard, Dayuan was dozing off at the door. The maids were stunned when they looked at Lin Qinghuan, and then their expressions became very panicked.

"Young Madam!" Two maids came forward and saluted.

"Where is your eldest master?" Lin Qinghuan asked.

"The... the eldest master is in the study." The maid's voice woke up Da Yuan who was dozing in the yard.

"The young lady is here, and the eldest master is in the study!" Da Yuan said with joy as he stepped forward, then suddenly remembered something and looked towards the study. When he turned around, his expression was very unnatural.

"Then take me there, I have something to talk to him about." Lin Qingben didn't mean to, so he didn't notice these things, but Yun Xiang seemed to have some guesses.

"Yes...it's the young lady." Da Yuan scratched his head and walked to the door of the study with Lin Qinghuan.

"Husband, your handwriting is so beautiful. Tao'er also wants to learn how to write." Sure enough, Hu Taoniang's sweet voice came from inside. The maid Chunfeng was standing at the door. When she saw Lin Qinghuan, she knelt down and saluted.

Lin Qinghuan glanced at her, then stopped and said to Dayuan, "Go in and tell him."

Da Yuan nodded, his legs a little out of control, he knocked on the study door, and then walked in.

After a while, Da Yuan came out to greet Lin Qinghuan.

As soon as she entered, she saw Xiao Yi sitting behind the desk writing something. Hu Tao Niang glanced at Lin Qinghuan, touched the hair accessories on her head, and walked over with her waist twisted, wanting to salute Lin Qinghuan.

"No need to bow. Sister Hu, please go out first. I have something important to say." Lin Qinghuan said.

Hu Tao Niang glanced at Xiao Yi, then left the study angrily.

"If it weren't for something important, I wouldn't come here to disturb you. Yunxiang, please go up and tell me." After saying that, Lin Qinghuan sat down on the chess couch beside him. After all, he had ruined Xiao Yi's good thing again.

"Young Master, that day in the hunting ground, I saw the person who fed the horses. I met this person face to face. I felt something was strange and wrong at the time. Now I remember that she was actually a woman. Although she pretended to be dressed as a man, she did not have the strong smell of livestock that Old Chen had, and she had four ear piercings." The person who managed the stables in the Xiao Mansion was a fellow villager of Chu Xia, so she knew that if someone was with the person who fed the horses for a long time, there would be a smell on his body.

"Well, not bad. You are a meticulous person. When the thief is caught, there will be a reward." Xiao Yi looked at Yun Xiang approvingly. This girl has been very thoughtful since she was a child, so Xiao Yi asked her to be Lin Qinghuan's maid.

"Young Master, I'll leave first." Yun Xiang glanced at Lin Qinghuan and then said.

Xiao Yi nodded, and Lin Qinghuan also stood up when he saw this, wanting to go out together.

"You stay and grind the ink for me." Xiao Yi said.

Lin Qinghuan looked at him in surprise and said, "Isn't Madam Hu outside?"

"Dayuan, tell her to go back first." Xiao Yi said, then looked at Lin Qinghuan again.

Lin Qinghuan walked forward awkwardly, rolled up her sleeves and ground ink for Xiao Yi.

The furious Hu Tao Niang and Chun Feng walked towards Honglian Pavilion.

"This naughty girl always ruins my plans." Walnut mother said angrily, pulling the handkerchief in her hand.

"Madam, please keep your voice down." Chunfeng said fearfully.

"What's there to be afraid of?" Walnut mother looked at her and said curiously.

"Yes."