The general kneels on the washboard again

After parting with Fan Zhicheng, Yue Niang walked alone on the way home.

Without Dongzhu's chattering, Yue Niang could finally have some peace and quiet, but she still felt quite uncomfortable.

The streets are unusually deserted today.

There were also shop owners hurriedly packing up and closing their stalls. Yue Niang caught one of them and said, "Boss, it's only noon now, are you closing up?"

The shopkeeper looked up at Yue Niang, still packing up his things, and said, "Young lady, you may not know yet, but the Yexi Kingdom in the south, which is on the coast, has captured Xiezhou. The imperial court is recruiting soldiers, and every household is required to contribute. I am already at this age, how can I withstand this?"

Xiezhou? Yue Niang's memory was vague. She only remembered that Xiezhou was located in the southernmost part of Dacheng State. Its fishery products were more abundant than Rongzhou. However, despite its vast territory, the people had suffered terribly due to the repeated invasions of Yexi State.

This time Jiang Songrui personally led the troops to fight. Yue Niang was still worried and decided to go to the Duke's Mansion.

The huge Duke's Mansion's door was tightly shut. Yue Niang knocked for a long time before someone opened the door. "Miss Fu, I'll go inform the Madam right away. Please come in with me."

Yue Niang was placed in the middle hall. Cao Jin came over soon after, but there were a few strands of hair on her cheeks, and she looked very haggard.

"Aunt, I heard that the war situation in Xiezhou is urgent and my uncle is about to lead the troops to the battle. I was worried about you, so I came to see you."

Cao Jin's eyes were red, but he still wanted to leave his children behind. He said to Yue Niang, "I'm worried about you. I'm really worried this time. The people of Yexi Country have always been unscrupulous and are particularly good at using poison and other shady schemes. And your uncle is a stubborn person. I'm really worried, alas."

"Aunt, my uncle is well-versed in military books and has led troops many times. You don't need to worry too much."

Yue Niang stepped forward and held Cao Jin's trembling hand.

Jiang Songrui had been staying in the military camp for many days, so Cao Jin wanted to go visit him and take Yue Niang with him.

However, the war at the front was intense, and when the two arrived, Jiang Songrui had already set off.

Looking at the mighty army, before Cao Jin could react, he saw Jiang Yunxiao's servant Jiang Hu running towards them from a distance.

He was still mumbling, "Oh no, oh no, oh no, ma'am."

Cao Jin only glanced at him, and Jiang Hu was frightened. Cao Jin stuffed the lunch box into his hand and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiang Hu took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Cao Jin, then took the food box and said, "Madam, the young master has mixed in with the troops going to the front line with the Duke."

Cao Jin felt unsteady upon hearing this news. "This little bastard actually dared to do that! Hurry up and catch up with the Duke's team and tell him."

Yue Niang also became worried, and it was at this moment that she completely understood her own feelings.

Jiang Yunxiao has been taking good care of Yue Niang since they were in Nanshan Village. Yue Niang wanted to avoid this feeling, but at this moment, she realized that feelings are unreasonable.

After reading the letter, Cao Jin passed it back to Yue Niang: "Take a look."

After opening the letter, Jiang Yunxiao thought that he had found his soulmate. He had aspired to become a general since he was a child. Yue Niang no longer needed him, so he wanted to realize his ambition.

"This little bastard, his letter writing is quite good, but why is he still so stubborn?" Cao Jin was really angry.

Yue Niang held the letter in her hand and said, "Aunt, I'm sorry."

"Yue'er, why are you apologizing to me? I know you had no choice, and Yun Xiao's personality is really not suitable for you."

"Auntie, but I think it's appropriate."

Cao Jin was a little surprised when he heard this: "What do you mean?"

"I said I think she is a good match for Brother Yunxiao." Yue Niang's face flushed red.

Cao Jin was puzzled: "But didn't you already pay the deposit with Wanyong Bank?"

"No, aunt, I originally wanted to use this marriage to make something of it, but now everything has been solved. I like Brother Yunxiao." Yue Niang was very sure.

Cao Jin was also ecstatic: "This silly boy will definitely be very happy when he finds out, but what about you and that kid from the Fan family?"

Yue Niang whispered in Cao Jin's ear about the Qin family's experiences and the reason for her contact with Fan Zhicheng. Now that Fan Zhicheng had no interest in her and was willing to fight for her, the marriage was naturally called off.

Cao Jin pulled Yue Niang aside and said, "Yue'er, if you need my help, just ask. Don't always bear it alone. Look at the current situation. Those who actively try to get close to you must have ulterior motives."

Realizing that something was wrong, Cao Jin immediately changed his words: "Of course, I'm not talking about my family. Originally, I was looking after you because I wanted to take care of you on behalf of Sister Shushen. But later on, I really like you. It doesn't matter if you can't be my daughter-in-law. But now that you are also interested in Xiao'er, then we have to think about it carefully."

"Don't worry, Auntie, Uncle and Brother Yunxiao will be safe."

Dong Zhu, who had been looking for Yue Niang for a long time, finally arrived here: "Miss, I finally found you. The master wants to see you for something."

Cao Jin reluctantly held Yue Niang's hand and said, "Then you can go back first, Yue'er. When you have time, come to my house and we can discuss this."

"Aunt, please take care of yourself and don't worry too much."

After the two said goodbye, Dong Zhu pulled Yue Niang back and said, "Miss, the shop owner from Xiezhou came today and asked us to send someone to check out our business in Xiezhou."

"So, Fu Shiqing thought of me immediately?" This is really easy to infer. The situation in Xiezhou is tense now. If something happens to me in Xiezhou, wouldn't Fu Shiqing benefit from it?

"Miss, you are so smart. We can choose not to go then."

Thinking of Jiang Yunxiao, Yue Niang still felt: "Go, why not go? It just so happens that I want to go too."

Then she turned around and caught up with Cao Jin, who hadn't gone far yet: "Aunt, Yue'er has something to discuss with you."

Cao Jin lifted the curtain of the carriage and said, "Come up and speak, Yue'er."

When they got into the carriage, Cao Jin tightened his grip on Yue Niang's hand again: "What's wrong? Yue'er, what's wrong with the Fu family again?"

Yue Niang told Cao Jin about her plan to go to Xiezhou, but Cao Jin refused outright: "No, Xiezhou is no place for children to play with now. You are a weak little girl, don't get involved in such things."

Yue Niang said, "Aunt, I'm just in the city, and the Fu family won't miss this opportunity. They will definitely do everything they can to send me there. I have some secret guards at my disposal who will definitely be able to protect my safety. Besides, my third uncle and I have learned some medical skills. The army doesn't have enough doctors, so my going there will only add one more person. Xiezhou is part of Dacheng after all, and we can't lose it."

Cao Jin compromised: "If it were before Xiao'er was born, I could also lead the troops in battle, but now I can only watch the flowers and water fall in the backyard. If you have made up your mind, then go ahead."

After discussing with Cao Jin, Yue Niang slowly returned to the Fu family with Dong Zhu. At this time, the Fu family was very lively and all the elders of the family had arrived, as if Yue Niang had committed a serious crime.

Yue Niang came into the hall, bowed respectfully to everyone in all directions, and stood up straight.

Fu Shiqing took the seat and began to give orders as he saw Yue Niang coming: "Ahem, Yue'er, the Xiezhou manager came here desperately, saying that he was seriously ill. Now there are some errors in Xiezhou's accounts. I don't have anyone else to use, so I discussed with the elders of the clan and think that you, Yue'er, should go to Xiezhou to check the accounts."

Yue Niang's reaction was unexpected. She did not refuse: "Yes, Yue'er will listen to your father's teachings."

Fu Shiqing felt a little frustrated. He had gathered such a large group of people to put pressure on her, but she actually agreed without a single complaint.

At this time, Yue Niang said again: "If there is nothing else, Yue'er will go back and pack her luggage and leave immediately."

Fu Shiqing nodded in agreement.

After Yue Niang left the house, some elders in the hall spoke up for her: "Shiqing, I don't think your eldest daughter is as unconventional as you say. She is well-educated and well-mannered."

Fu Shiqing had a smile on his face, which was uglier than crying: "Yes, yes, what Fifth Uncle said is right."

Yue Niang returned to Yuechen Courtyard without stopping, and saw Fu Yuanniang's maid Liu Xin waiting there from afar.

Seeing Yue Niang and Dong Zhu approaching, he handed Yue Niang a note and left.

Only after entering the yard did Yue Niang open the note, which read: It's dangerous, don't go!

I think it was written by Fu Yuanniang. This is also one of the reasons why Yue Niang has never taken action against Yuanniang. She is not that bad, not completely bad.

Dongzhu was packing up her things, while Yue Niang called Qin Shaobai and his son.

"Uncle Qin, after I leave, there will be only the two of you in this courtyard. I will leave a secret guard here to protect your safety. I will rush back as soon as I get any news from Fan Zhicheng."

Qin Fengyang also heard about what happened in the hall today, and asked Yue Niang: "Boss, you didn't have to go today."

Yue Niang shook her head: "But this time, I chose it myself. I'm just sorry for you guys for putting it off again and again."

Qin Fengyang shook his head: "Master, what you said is not right. Master, you have taken care of everything for us, and we are very grateful. It is a good thing that Master has confirmed his feelings. You can go to Xiezhou without worry. Shaobai and I will wait here for Master to come back."