The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

"General He is here in person. Is this the emperor's will?"

"Miss Lu, I hope you are well. I'm disturbing you this time because I'm here for a personal visit. I heard that Xishan Village is the best place to relax around here. I came here to look for my cousin, and I wanted to see it and relax during my break."

He Yue got off the horse with his brother in his arms, bowed and explained his purpose.

"Sister, I invited General He here. We happened to be going the same way. General He helped me a lot, so I invited him to stay at my home for a while." Lu Zhan also came over to explain.

"So that's the case. It's really an honor for our Xishan Village. General He, please welcome to Xishan Village." Lu Linlang made a gesture of invitation, and General He bowed and followed them.

Lu Zhan and his companions greeted the clan leader, and several clan elders ran over to hold his hand. Lu Zhan was the pride of the entire village, and he was also a real person with the surname Lu. The villagers valued him more than Yun Yi and Yun Can.

"Lu Zhan, now that you've become a marquis, are you going to be an official in the northwest?"

"Clan leader, the emperor said I'm still too young, and he's planning to move the capital back to the capital. The mansion we used to live in should be returned to us. Yuncan's mansion is right next door to ours. When I grow up and return to the capital, I'll take you and the elders to live with us. With you, our home will be lively."

"We are old and not fit to travel far. As long as the children in the village can go out, we will be satisfied. Your words warm our hearts. You are all good children and the pride of the whole village. In the future, let the children in the village learn from you and make a name for themselves."

The elders of the clan waved their hands repeatedly. They were very happy with what Lu Zhan said, but they knew their limits. They were not Lu Zhan's direct elders and did not want to cause dislike. They just wanted the younger generations in the village to bring honor to their family so that they could give an account to their ancestors in the underworld.

"That's right. You must listen to your sister in the future. You are still too young and may not know the right measure for many things. Think twice before you act. Listen more to the advice of your sisters and brothers. Our Lu family has worked hard to reach our current position. We can't make any more mistakes. Saving your life is the most important thing."

"Chief, fellow elders, rest assured, I will definitely listen."

When Lu Zhan and Yun Can returned home, Lu Linlang was already talking to General He.

"General He, why do you want to take a rest for such a long time this time? Logically speaking, the emperor's relocation of the capital is also a top priority. I thought you would wait until the emperor relocates the capital." Lu Linlang was not unaware of his intention to leave at this time, but she did not expect him to be so decisive and let go of the temptation of power.

"Haha, Miss Lu said that because she knows the reason why I'm taking a break. Although we've only met once, I consider Miss Lu my confidant. I've also learned a lot from your wisdom. Today, I'm also opening my heart to Miss Lu and saying things that I can't say to others.

This time I left, firstly to find my only relative, my cousin, and secondly to avoid the limelight temporarily. I have already defeated the Tatars and the Regent, and I am afraid that some officials in the court will not welcome me but complain about me.

Our family originally intended to step back, but no one was able to take over before. Later, so many things happened that there was no reason to step back. I could only face the challenge head-on. However, since ancient times, the bow is put away when the bird is dead. If I, a general, continue to occupy the position, it will easily offend people.

It can be said that my family has been torn apart in the eyes of others. On the battlefield, I have seen countless sacrifices and blood, and even more so, countless conspiracies and calculations. It is easy to dodge an open attack but difficult to guard against an arrow from the dark. My grandfather and father have always been generals guarding the border. Their greatest wish is to completely eliminate those Tatars who want to fight and restore peace to the surrounding area.

The general's ultimate wish is not to have many victories, but to have peace and no wars to fight. Therefore, I am taking the initiative to withdraw at this time to avoid further trouble and wait until the emperor needs me. "

Lu Linlang didn't expect that he could really retreat at the right time. The He family had made great sacrifices, but he could see it so clearly, which made her admire him.

"General He is so sensible of the current situation. I admire him very much. Now that we have repelled the Tatars and captured the Regent, the next good show has just begun. If you continue to stay here, you will only be regarded as the first to stick your neck out. So, General He is welcome to stay in my Xishan Village for a while. I don't mind how long you stay. Your brother can study with us in the school here.

By the way, I built a college halfway up the mountain. It's not finished yet. If General He is interested, we can go and see it together someday."

"Miss Lu, please stop teasing me. If I have to say admiration, I truly admire you. You can not only raise food and fodder for the army, but also coordinate the relationship between the emperor and the northwest. You have also kept your original intention and continued to stay in Xishan Village. You have never been tempted by power and have never wavered. If Lu Zhan and his men had not accidentally captured the regent this time, I am afraid they would have really gone there to gain experience.

And you can also make them refuse to enter the officialdom at this time. You can say that you are a man of great wisdom. In the future, when the world is peaceful, civil servants will be the new stars of the court. Building academies and cultivating talents are also for the future development of Daqi. You have a long-term vision. I will definitely go and study with you someday."

"Haha, I thought General He would be a very serious person, but I didn't expect him to have so many ways of praising others. Okay, let's stop flattering each other. I'm almost embarrassed. My brothers are coming home today and will host a banquet for the whole village. I also invite General He to dinner tonight. We can discuss other matters later."

"In that case, I would be disrespectful to refuse." After saying that, the two of them left the house. As soon as He Feng arrived, he was taken by his sisters to play in the village. He was having so much fun at the moment that he didn't care about his brother. He only ran over when he saw him coming.

"Brother, I want to stay here and play. It's so fun here." He Feng hugged his legs.

"Okay, then we'll stay here for a while. You can go to school and study with your brothers and sisters. This is Sister Lu, Lu Zhan's sister. We'll be troubling her from now on."

"Hehe, Sister Lu, I just heard them talking about you. They said you are the most powerful person here and everyone admires you. I want to like you and admire you too." He Feng was not shy at all.

"Okay, then you can play here with your brothers and sisters and study together. People here are very nice, so don't be restrained." Lu Linlang squatted down and touched his head. Although he was young, he looked a bit like He Yue, a bit like a smaller version of him, a tall and big General He. He might have looked this cute when he was a child.

"Sister, my brother is not married yet. Would you mind letting him be your husband? I've heard people say my brother is an old bachelor." He Feng said subconsciously when he saw his sister looking at him tenderly.

"Hahaha, brother He Feng, you're so funny when you talk. Relationships must be mutual, and you can't just match people up casually."

When Lu Linlang left, the two brothers' attention was attracted by her, and there was something indescribable in He Yue's eyes.

"Brother, my mother once said that a man must take the initiative in order to marry a wife. Why don't you take the initiative?"

"You little brat, you can't remember anything else, but you remember these. Don't say these things carelessly, otherwise it will be bad for Miss Lu's reputation." He Yue tapped his head lightly.