It was early summer, the courtyard was full of lush flowers and trees, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, which was refreshing.

As soon as I walked into the yard, I saw Lin Qinshuang sitting in the pavilion. She was wearing a gorgeous palace dress, which made her skin look whiter than snow and brighter and more beautiful.

She was holding a thin bamboo stick and teasing the parrot in the cage with an elegant posture and a comfortable expression.

The parrot, with its bright feathers, was mimicking: "Long live the princess, long live the princess, long live the princess!"

The sound was crisp and clear in the quiet courtyard.

"Princess."

Wang Ruofu walked forward with a smile, her steps light and graceful, bowing with a dignified posture.

Hearing the voice, Lin Qinshuang raised her delicately painted eyes, and seeing that it was Wang Ruofu and Hua Lan, a smile appeared on her face. That smile was as delicate and charming as the peach blossoms blooming in spring.

"Madam, Hualan, you are here."

She put down the bamboo stick in her hand, stood up gently to greet him, and the tassels on her palace dress swayed gently, making a slight sound.

"Princess, Hualan is back and has come to pay her respects to you."

Wang Ruofu smiled and pulled Hualan in front of Lin Qinshuang, speaking in a friendly tone, as if they were old friends.

Hua Lan saluted Lin Qinshuang obediently, her voice clear and crisp.

"Hualan has met the princess."

Lin Qinshuang smiled and helped her up. She looked her over carefully and praised her:

"Hualan is getting more and more beautiful. It seems that she is living well in the Yuan family."

Hualan smiled shyly, with two red clouds on her cheeks.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. Everything is fine at the Yuan family."

Wang Ruofu interrupted with a hint of tentativeness in her tone.

"Princess, now that Hualan has returned, I'm wondering if you could help me find a gynecologist in the palace to take care of her."

After hearing this, Lin Qinshuang thought about it for a moment and then readily agreed.

"How difficult is that? Snow Lady."

She called out.

A maid in plain clothes came in, bowed her head and stood respectfully.

"The servant is here."

"Take my winning card and go to the palace to ask for Doctor Xu. Tell him I told him to come to the Sheng Mansion and give Hualan a thorough examination."

Lin Qinshuang gave the order in a tone that left no room for doubt.

"Yes, princess."

Zhou Xuenniang took the pair of cards handed over by Lin Qinshuang and bowed before retreating.

Wang Ruofu was delighted to see Lin Qinshuang so straightforward and quickly thanked her.

"Thank you, Princess. You have been very helpful to us."

Princess House.

Lin Qinshuang leaned against the couch, playing with a string of red agate beads in her hand. The sunlight filtered through the window lattice, casting mottled shadows on her face, making her look even more charming and attractive.

She listened to the hurried footsteps coming from outside the yard, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a smile.

Changfeng and Changze stepped over the threshold one after another.

Chang Feng frowned and pressed his lips into a straight line.

Nagasawa kept rubbing his hands, his eyes wandering, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Lin Qinshuang raised her eyes, scanning the two of them. Her tone was gentle but inquiring, "Why did you come back so early today? What happened in the court?"

Chang Feng took a deep breath, walked up to Lin Qinshuang, and said anxiously, "Mother, my cousin and I were in the court today..."

He paused, as if trying to organize his words.

"My cousin and I volunteered to go to war and recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!"

After hearing this, Lin Qinshuang let the agate beads in her hand hit the rosewood table with a light "click".

"Go to war? Recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun?"

The tone was calm, yet it carried a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Is this what makes you so anxious and hesitant?"

Chang Feng's breathing stagnated, he straightened his back and met Lin Qinshuang's gaze.

"Mother, my cousin and I have volunteered to go to the court to recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!"

He repeated it again, his voice strong and powerful, sweeping away his previous hesitation.

Changze also took a step forward, his eyes determined.

"Aunt, we believe this is our duty as men!"

Lin Qinshuang stood up and walked slowly to the two of them.

She reached out and gently stroked Chang Feng's tense cheek with her fingertips, feeling a slightly cool touch.

"The battlefield is no joke. It's a sea of ​​blood and corpses, a hell of Asuras!"

Lin Qinshuang's voice was low, with a barely perceptible tremor. It was worry, and also her mother's instinct.

"Do you know what this means?"

Chang Feng clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, causing a stinging pain.

"Son knows! Son knows the battlefield is dangerous and swords are merciless!"

"But, my son, you know better than anyone else that the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are part of Daliang's territory. Our people are there, and they are being bullied by foreigners. We cannot sit idly by!"

Chang Feng's voice was hoarse, and there was a blazing fire in his eyes, which was the love for his country and the hatred for the enemy.

Nagasawa also straightened his chest, his eyes burning.

"Aunt, we are no longer children. We have practiced martial arts for many years so that we can one day defend our country and achieve great things!"

Lin Qinshuang looked at the two high-spirited young men in front of her.

"Men are naturally self-respecting and arrogant, and the emperor has given them special favor."

There was a hint of relief and pride in her tone.

"You are the children I raised. I am not surprised that you have such ambitions."

She turned around, a smile spreading across her face.

"Go, my children, and do what you will."

"Go and protect the country you want to protect, and realize the ambitions you want to achieve."

"Mom supports you!"

Lin Qinshuang's voice was not loud, but it was resounding. Every word was full of power, which gave Changfeng and Changze great encouragement.

She walked to the desk and took out a sandalwood box from the secret compartment.

When I opened the box, I saw various bottles and jars neatly arranged inside, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

"Here are elixirs for healing wounds, pills for detoxification, and even essential wound medicine for marching and fighting."

"I have personally developed these over the years, and they are sufficient to ensure your safety on the battlefield."

Lin Qinshuang's eyes are gentle.

"Swords and knives are merciless on the battlefield. You must protect yourselves and come back alive. That is the most important thing."

She took out another map and spread it on the table.

"This is a detailed topographic map of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. You must study it carefully and formulate a thorough battle plan."

"Remember, the battlefield is ever-changing. You must be flexible and adaptable, and not act rashly."

Lin Qinshuang's fingertips slid across the map, her tone solemn.

"You must remember that you are not just fighting for yourselves, but also for the people of the Song Dynasty and for the peace of the world."

"You shoulder a heavy responsibility. You must not let down His Majesty's expectations, and you must not let down the people's hopes."

Chang Feng and Chang Ze looked at each other, their eyes flashing with excitement.

They didn't expect that Lin Qinshuang would support them so much and even made preparations for them a long time ago.

"Mom, don't worry, we will not let you down and we will definitely return triumphantly!"

Chang Feng's voice was choked with sobs, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

Changze also nodded heavily, his eyes firm.

"Aunt, we will definitely let the flag of the Song Dynasty fly again on the land of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!"

Lin Qinshuang smiled with relief.

"Tomorrow, I will submit a memorial to His Majesty and offer all the food and fodder I have prepared to His Majesty, clearing all obstacles for you."

"What you need to do is to conserve your energy and prepare for the battle."

Lin Qinshuang waved her hand, signaling them to leave.

Changfeng and Changze bowed and turned to leave.

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