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240. Huaiyuan travels with you to see the world

Soon, the three months set by Lin Qingxue expired, and Gu Huaiyuan handed a thick stack of papers covered with dense handwriting to Lin Qingxue.

Lin Qingxue took it, her eyes full of satisfaction. She sat down and read it carefully word by word.

Gu Huaiyuan stood nervously aside, his hands unconsciously tugging at the corners of his clothes, his eyes fixed on Lin Qingxue's expression, not missing any change.

After reading it, Lin Qingxue put down the paper and looked up at Gu Huaiyuan, her eyes full of admiration: "Huaiyuan, you did a great job. From your insights, your mother can see your growth and thinking."

Hearing Lin Qingxue's praise, Gu Huaiyuan's face broke into a bright smile, and the tension and uneasiness in his heart instantly dissipated.

"It's all thanks to my mother's good teaching," Gu Huaiyuan said with a smile.

"Keep working hard!" Lin Qingxue nodded, touched Gu Huaiyuan's head, and let him go about his own business.

The weather gradually warmed up, and soon it was early March. The farm began to grow seedlings and sow seeds. These matters were managed by Lin Qingming and Lin Qingran.

News also came from the South City that the herdsmen on the grassland outside the city were very cunning and kept making small moves.

Every day, Gu Jinxuan is either busy training soldiers, leading his team on patrol, and dealing with some trivial matters.

Gu Jinyu and Lin Qingmin delivered the food before the New Year. The weather was cold and the roads were icy and difficult to walk on due to snow, so they spent the New Year in Nancheng and returned to the imperial city after the weather warmed up.

Fortunately, the food brought by Gu Jinyu and Lin Qingmin is enough to support Nancheng for three months. However, if the herdsmen are not completely suppressed this time, more food will need to be transported from the imperial city.

Lin Qingxue, who was far away in the imperial city, frowned after receiving the news from Nancheng, knowing that the matter was difficult.

She looked at the Duke of Protectorate who had told her the news about Nancheng, frowned, and said, "Father, what does the Emperor mean by Nancheng?"

"The Emperor plans to divide the grain in the granary into three parts. He will wait for Jin Yu to return home and then send a quarter to Nancheng for Jin Xuan. He will keep a quarter as a backup and send the rest to Nancheng in the second batch. If all of it is sent at once, it will be unsafe on the way because of the excessive quantity. He is also worried that if the grain is delivered to Nancheng, the enemy will set fire to it."

The Duke of Huguo and Princess Anyang were sitting in the hall of Dongyang Garden, while Lin Qingxue, Princess Lin and Gu Huaiyuan were sitting on the chairs below.

Princess Lin was still a little curious about why the Duke of Protectorate could tell everyone all this, but after seeing Gu Huaiyuan was there, she knew that it was the Duke of Protectorateate and Lin Qingxue who were training Gu Huaiyuan.

After hearing what the Duke of Protectorate said, Lin Qingxue paused. She turned her head and looked at Gu Huaiyuan with a hesitant look on her face.

Seeing Lin Qingxue's hesitation, Princess Anyang looked up at her and asked, "Big Brother's wife, just say whatever you want to say! We are all family, there is nothing we can't say."

"Yes! Eldest daughter-in-law, I will agree to whatever you want to say as long as it's not excessive," the Duke of Protectorate also said with a smile. He was usually serious, but when facing his two daughters-in-law, he would unconsciously become much kinder.

"Father, Huaiyuan is already eleven years old. He's quite good at martial arts. I want my second brother to take Huaiyuan with him when he sends the first batch of food to South City, so he can go see the outside world."

Seeing that Princess Anyang and the Duke of Huguo were so easy to talk to, Lin Qingxue expressed her thoughts without hesitation.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Duke of Huguo and Princess Anyang fell silent. Lin Qingxue knew that her proposal was very risky.

However, she didn't want Gu Huaiyuan to be a flower in a greenhouse. If a qualified heir had never seen the wind and rain and experienced blood, how could he face the infinite possibilities of the future?

"Huaiyuan, what do you think?" The Duke of Huguo looked at his eldest grandson Gu Huaiyuan seriously, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

"I want to go, Grandpa, Grandma, Huaiyuan also wants to see the outside world. Mother, Father, and you all always say it's dangerous out there. Huaiyuan wants to see just how dangerous it is."

Gu Huaiyuan didn't hesitate at all, and his tone was full of longing for the outside world. It was obvious that he really wanted to go out.

"Qingxue, are you sure you want to let Huaiyuan go? You know that although most of the refugees have been settled, the journey is long. There are also countless bandits, big and small, who may show up to rob the food. Not to mention the herdsmen in the south city are eyeing us covetously. If they knew Huaiyuan's identity, they would definitely take action."

Princess Anyang was worried about letting her eldest grandson go out and see the world. The outside world was too chaotic. It was only because the imperial city was under the feet of the emperor that it was so peaceful.

"Mother, Huaiyuan is already eleven years old. He can't hide in the house forever. I'm relieved that he goes out with my second brother. I believe my second brother will protect Huaiyuan. Besides, I prepared a black pimple and a pistol for my second brother when he went out. How could I not prepare something for Huaiyuan when he goes out?"

Lin Qingxue touched her nose helplessly as she spoke. She treated Gu Huaiyuan as her own son, so she naturally wouldn't let him go out like that. She had to prepare all the necessary self-defense items.

"That's good," Princess Anyang said after hearing Lin Qingxue's words. She was so worried that she forgot that the second son had brought a lot of things with him when he went out.

"Qingxue, can you give me the pistol that you gave to the second son?" The Duke of Protectorate asked cautiously. He also envied the emperor for having a pistol. It was okay for his second son to have a pistol for self-defense when he went out to do things, but it was too much for the emperor to still need a pistol when he had so many people protecting him.

The most outrageous thing was that the emperor always showed off in front of him, taking it out to show it from time to time, and not letting him touch it.

"Okay, Father, I've already asked the people from the Firearms Department to make them. I plan to make two for Huaiyuan to use for self-defense first, and then make more when the time comes. When the second batch of food is delivered, I'll bring them to Nancheng for Jinxuan. I think he'll need them."

Lin Qingxue smiled and said that she had sent the pistol information to the Firearms Department during this period, asking the Firearms Department to research it as soon as possible.

"Okay, then just remember to leave it for me," the Duke of Protectorate laughed happily. Now he didn't have to look at the emperor's ugly face anymore. It was because he was the emperor, otherwise he, as the brother-in-law, would have to educate his brother-in-law.

"I understand, father. I will leave it for you," Lin Qingxue responded with a smile.

Princess Anyang, sitting next to the Protector of the Country, glanced at him unhappily. After decades of studying, how could she not know him? He must have been wronged by her good brother.

With the decision finalized, Gu Huaiyuan happily began to prepare for the trip to South City.

He would get up before dawn every day to practice swordplay. Every move he made was filled with determination and seriousness, and his eyes were shining with anticipation for an unknown journey.

Lin Qingxue looked at his busy figure. Although she felt reluctant and worried, she was more looking forward to his growth.

Half a month later, Gu Jinyu and Lin Qingmin returned to the imperial city together. As soon as they came back, they went to report to the emperor.

It was already midnight when he returned to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion after finishing his work. Without two days of rest at home, Gu Jinyu was once again tasked with delivering food to South City. Accompanying him were Gu Huaiyuan, an army and some secret guards.

As for Lin Qingmin, the emperor gave him the task of collecting grain in the granary.

So, Lin Qingmin took the imperial edict and the secret guards prepared for him by Lin Qingxue and went to various cities in Da Zhao to establish branch granaries.

The day for Gu Jinyu's departure soon arrived. Gu Jinyu and Gu Huaiyuan stood in front of the convoy full of food and said goodbye to their families one by one.

Lin Qingxue carefully checked Gu Huaiyuan's bag again, and took out the prepared pistol, black bumps and other self-defense items, and once again instructed him how to use them.

The Duke of Huguo also stepped forward, patted Gu Huaiyuan on the shoulder, and said solemnly: "Huaiyuan, listen to your second uncle along the way, and don't be impulsive when you encounter danger."

Gu Huaiyuan nodded vigorously, his eyes full of determination as he said, "Grandfather, don't worry. I will listen to my second uncle and won't cause any trouble."

"Okay, but don't endure it if you are bullied," the Duke of Protector of the Country touched his eldest grandson's head, feeling very proud.

"Jinyu, Huaiyuan is now in your care. Please be careful," Lin Qingxue walked towards Gu Jinyu holding a small wooden box and handed the box to Gu Jinyu.

"Sister-in-law, thank you very much. I will protect Huaiyuan well," Gu Jinyu's face was full of joy and he held the box as if he had found a treasure.

"Huaiyuan, be careful. We are waiting for you to come back safely in the mansion," Lin Qingxue touched Gu Huaiyuan's head. Last night, she gave him the pistol to carry with him, and also gave him the pistol of the Duke of Protectorate.

"I understand, mother, don't worry about me," Gu Huaiyuan said with a smile, his heart full of ambition. He would never let his mother and grandparents down.

The convoy slowly drove out of the imperial city, raising dust all the way. Gu Huaiyuan sat on the horse and looked back at Lin Qingxue and the others, feeling mixed emotions.

This was his first time leaving home and everything familiar. The unknown road ahead made him both excited and a little nervous.

Along the way, Gu Jinyu remained vigilant at all times and arranged for his guards to patrol the surroundings closely.

Gu Huaiyuan curiously observed the scenery and people's lives along the way, and for the first time he had a deeper understanding of the "outside world". It turned out that this so-called world was not only prosperous and novel, but also full of suffering and vicissitudes.

After Gu Jinyu and Gu Huaiyuan left the imperial city, Lin Qingxue became even busier. The household affairs in the mansion were already very complicated, so she handed them all over to the maids and stewards under her. She only needed to check the account books regularly.

Lin Qingran also took over the management of the Lin family's several shops, and Lin Qingming took over the management of the farm affairs. The beginning of spring is the time to cultivate grain seeds and vegetable seedlings, and everyone is very busy.

In her spare time, Lin Qingxue would take Gu Xiaoya and her two sisters to the base and leave them there to train for a while.

As the days passed, Gu Jinyu and his companions arrived at Nancheng after going through untold hardships. After he handed the food to the mayor of Nancheng, he did not even rest, but took Gu Huaiyuan to find Gu Jinxuan.

Along the way, the food they transported was their original sin, and they encountered no less than twenty robberies of varying sizes.

After receiving Lin Qingxue's instructions, Gu Jinyu did not just protect Gu Huaiyuan, but also let him go into battle to fight the enemy and kill bandits.

Therefore, Gu Huaiyuan has experienced a bloody baptism, and his temperament has changed drastically. He has completely lost his previous childishness and has become a bit of a tough guy.

Not only that, the childishness in Gu Huaiyuan's eyes also faded away, becoming much sharper. Although the murderous aura on his body was not strong, it was obvious that he had killed someone.

"Second Master, please wait a moment. I will go in and report to the master. The master is training the soldiers at this time," the soldier guarding the gate of the military camp stopped Gu Jinyu and his nephew.

It's not that they are unsympathetic, but the military camp is indeed an important area that requires caution. Although the forest ranger and Gu Huaiyuan are their own people, they dare not let them go easily without the permission of their superiors.

Soon, Gu Jinxuan came over. He was shocked to see Gu Jinyu and Gu Huaiyuan. He was also furious and growled, "Gu Jinyu, who gave you the courage to bring Huaiyuan out?"

"Brother, you misunderstood me. It was my sister-in-law who asked me to bring Huaiyuan out. Father and Mother also agreed, and Huaiyuan himself was willing."

As soon as he saw Gu Jinxuan's expression, Gu Jinyu immediately started to explain. He was worried that if he spoke too late, he would get beaten.

"Father, I followed my second uncle out voluntarily. Besides, mother also prepared self-defense for me," Gu Huaiyuan protected Gu Jinyu behind him and said seriously.

"That's right, brother, you heard what Huaiyuan said!" Gu Jinyu poked his head out from behind Gu Huaiyuan and said unhappily.

Gu Jinxuan glared at Gu Jinyu, then looked at Gu Huaiyuan with an awkward expression. He smiled and asked, "Did you have a safe journey? What did your mother give you for self-defense?"

"It was quite fun along the way. My mother prepared a pistol and a black lump for me. Although I encountered some clueless enemies, I dealt with them all."

Gu Huaiyuan said with a smile. Seeing that it sounded so simple, Gu Jinyu sighed inwardly. This kid was really awesome. He killed so many people along the way. He thought his nephew would not be able to adapt, but he didn't expect that he was the only one who couldn't adapt.

After hearing what his eldest son said, Gu Jinxuan glanced at Gu Jinyu. From his expression, he knew that the journey had been very exciting.

However, as his son grew up, Gu Jinxuan felt both proud and sad. He really missed many moments of his children's growth.

"Come on, follow me to the main tent first. Tell me what's going on in the imperial city." Gu Jinxuan said, putting his hand on Gu Huaiyuan's shoulder and leading them towards his own tent.

When they arrived at the tent, Gu Jinxuan learned a lot about the imperial city from Gu Jinyu, especially about Lin Qingxue. He asked Gu Huaiyuan about every detail several times.

"Okay, it's getting late, let's go eat first! After eating, you two can go into the city and have a good rest. Play here for a few days and then go back to the imperial city! It's not safe here."

Gu Jinxuan said this while touching Gu Huaiyuan's head. If possible, he would also like to go back to the imperial city with him, but if he left, Nancheng would be in turmoil again.

Gu Huaiyuan didn't say anything and went to have dinner with his father. He also met his two cousins ​​from the Lin family.

After staying in the camp for a while, Gu Jinyu and Gu Huaiyuan returned to the city before the south city gate closed and rested in the residence arranged by the city lord.