Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 460

Shen House.

Shen Lingxia didn't stay at home for more than a few days before preparing to set off for the northwest border.

She felt she had wasted many years, so she couldn't stand it anymore.

The Shen family didn't stop her. On the day she set off, everyone came to the city gate of Kyoto to see her off.

Shen Lingxia was dressed in a dark, close-fitting outfit, her long hair tied up high, a long sword hanging at her waist, leading a red-maned steed with a simple bag on its back.

In the past, in order to cater to Yin Bohong's preferences, she always dressed herself up as a gentle and talented woman, wearing simple and elegant clothes, but it didn't suit her at all.

Now, dressed in vibrant colors and riding a spirited horse, looking completely refreshed, it's as if the shadow of that dashing young girl from back then has returned.

Madam Wen gave Shen Lingxia a long, detailed explanation: "You haven't really fought anyone in years, and after only a few days of training, your skills are still just rudimentary. You must be discreet and careful on the road, and avoid conflicts if possible. Once you reach the border army, remember to send a message back immediately..."

Shen Wei also advised, "Women face far more difficulties than men when joining the army. Since you are going to join the army, you must be more resilient and stronger than men to make it through."

The atmosphere in Beiyi is not particularly rigid and conservative. The army does not have an ironclad rule against accepting women. However, women are not naturally suited for the battlefield. In the Shen family army, there has only been a small all-women's army so far, and it only existed for a very short period of time.

Shen Wei wrote a letter to Shen Lingxia to ensure she could be recruited into the Shen family army, but he didn't mention that Shen Lingxia was his daughter. Once she arrived in the army, she still had to rely on herself for everything, climbing her way up from the very bottom.

Shen Lingxia nodded: "I know. Since I have chosen this path, I have made all the preparations."

Shen Jingyang gave Shen Lingxia a dagger that could cut a hair in two, Shen Lingjun prepared a large bag of medicine for her, and Qin Jianxi and Qin Chuyao also gave their aunt gifts.

The family watched Shen Lingxia mount her horse, waved goodbye, and watched her gradually disappear down the official road until she vanished.

Shen Lingjun originally wanted to return to the Yongning Marquis's residence with the twins, but Qin Jianxi took Wen Shi's hand instead.

"Mom, can I go to my grandparents' house to play?"

Ms. Wen smiled and said, "Oh! Of course!"

Shen Lingjun now feels a complicated feeling whenever he sees Qin Jianxi; he gets chills down his spine, but at the same time, he feels an itch to bite her.

She gritted her teeth inwardly, then waved her hand dismissively: "Fine, fine, go ahead!"

Outside the Yongning Marquis's residence, she had peace and quiet, and she didn't want to hear those lewd words from her daughter any longer.

Qin Jianxi happily followed Shen Wei and Madam Wen to the Shen residence.

As soon as she got home, she pulled the two of them down to sit: "Grandpa and Grandma, I have something to talk to you about."

Unlike Shen Lingjun, Shen Wei and Wen Shi had been subjected to Qin Jianxi's repeated attacks and were well aware that she was not an ordinary child.

Looking at Qin Jianxi's serious, adult-like demeanor, Madam Wen found it rather cute: "What does Xi'er want to say to us?"

Qin Jianxi: "Do my maternal grandparents want my mother to remarry?"

Shen Wei and Wen Shi: "...?!"

Is this a question a six-year-old should ask?