Chapter 444 Wheat Waves

Nearly half a month has passed since Lin Changning's wedding, and Shilang and Ma Sanniang have also taken the time to get married, becoming a newlywed couple.

Tomorrow is the autumn harvest, and the wheat fields on the outskirts of Taiyuan have already turned into a vast expanse of golden yellow. The King of Chu has ordered that he and the generals of Taiyuan personally harvest the wheat fields tomorrow to replenish their grain supplies.

Lin Changning was naturally going, and he was going with his family. After their marriage, the two were considered to be living a harmonious life, with Lin Changning working outside and Li Mingshu managing the household.

One focused on building their career, while the other concentrated on managing the household. Ever since Li Mingshu took over Lin's mother's job, everyone in the Lin family has had a much easier time. That's why they say professional work should be done by professionals.

Li Mingshu handled the welcoming and sending off of guests from various households, as well as the management of the Lin family's personnel, with ease. The maids in the household were divided into first, second, and third ranks, each with their own duties and fixed areas of activity.

Lin Changning and his second brother also added two new servants, no longer using whoever they could get their hands on as before.

The servant that Li Mingshu chose for Lin Changning was named Duanwu. He was twelve or thirteen years old this year. Although he was young, he was very clever. After using him twice, Lin Changning got used to him and had him stay by his side for a long time.

The girl next to Brother Lin is called Bailu. She is not very old, only fifteen years old this year. She is honest and kind, strong and smart. She usually helps Brother Lin with business and is highly praised by Brother Lin.

As for the maids around Lin's mother and her two sisters-in-law, they were also reorganized. The people Li Mingshu brought now were all personal maids assigned to her by the princess in the palace, and they hadn't been in use for very long.

None of the maids who had followed her since childhood had returned from the capital, and many had even died. Although these new maids were clever and quick-witted, they were not quite as close to her as before.

Li Mingshu then began to prepare to train a group of maids with the Lin family and herself, and selected those with clean backgrounds from among those sent by the Prince's Mansion.

After these people were chosen, Li Mingshu checked the various parts of the mansion several times and found that there were a few spies planted by people from other mansions and outsiders.

After discussing it with Lin Changning, they decided to keep these people around to do odd jobs on the outskirts. It shouldn't be a big deal to have the guards keep an eye on them. They might even be useful in a critical moment.

Lin Changning had no ill feelings about getting married. On the surface, the two seemed to have a very good relationship, and everyone who saw them said that the young couple was very much in love.

In reality, the two were just very close sisters. Li Mingshu always felt that Lin Changning was too old, so she took care of her like a younger sister. She prepared everything that Lin Changning needed at home. Since Li Mingshu and Lin Changning got married, Lin Changning hardly had to worry about anything in the inner quarters. She had everything she needed, and Li Mingshu took care of everything for her, from food to transportation to other households.

As for Lin Changning, he gave Li Mingshu plenty of freedom. When he and Yue'er were in the manor, the Lin family treated the two of them with both closeness and respect because they were mindful of Li Mingshu's status as a princess and Lin Changning's attitude. They were close to Li Mingshu, who was gentle and kind despite being a princess, but they were also extremely respectful because they knew that the two of them were women and that Changning was now working under the Prince of Chu.

Lin Changning treated Li Mingshu as a close partner and comrade-in-arms. He gave Li Mingshu a respectable position in public and played the role of a harmonious young couple in front of Yue'er. However, after only half a month of marriage, the two became extremely close.

The autumn wind is blowing, turning the wheat fields into golden waves, and the air is filled with the fragrance of wheat. Today is a fine day, the perfect time for the autumn harvest.

King Chu stood on the ridge of the field, looking at the vast wheat field with a sense of relief. After so many years, the time had finally come. After this autumn harvest, once the grain was stored, he could lead his generals to attack the capital and seize the throne. After enduring so many years under the emperor's thumb, it was finally time for reckoning.

This year's harvest in Taiyuan looks promising; the sight of golden wheat fields brings immense joy.

The King of Chu was dressed in a bright red python robe and wore an exquisite golden crown that held his hair up. The pearls on the crown shone brightly in the sunlight. Li Mingxiu, who was standing beside him, was dressed in the same color robes as a prince. He stood with Qi Rong and Lin Changning, who were dressed in official robes and had long swords at their waists.

"Father, this year should have a good harvest. With the provisions we have prepared, we can set off after the autumn harvest."

The King of Chu nodded and curled the corners of his mouth: "Well, our harvest is good this year, so other places should be doing well too. The border cities should be harvesting soon as well. While we are fighting, we should keep others on guard against the Tartars. With a good harvest this year, the Tartars should come down soon."

Qi Rong responded, "Your Highness, I have already communicated with several commanders. There have been no unusual developments on the border for the time being, and they also said they will continue to be vigilant against the Tartars moving south."

Li Mingde also replied, "I also wrote to ask several of my uncles, but there has been no response yet. However, Uncle Qin's son, Mingxiao, sent a letter a few days ago saying that the border city has been stabilized and he will be arriving in Taiyuan soon."

The King of Chu nodded slightly, his gaze slowly shifting to the four talented men behind him. He glanced over his four sons and nodded in satisfaction, finally fixing his gaze on Lin Changning.

"Changning, how are your injuries? Are they fully healed?"

Lin Changning clasped his hands and smiled at the King of Chu: "Father, however, my minor injury has almost healed and will not delay my departure for the campaign."

The King of Chu looked at Lin Changning, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, and nodded, saying, "My son is very brave, but even a minor injury should be taken seriously to avoid developing any chronic illness. Your father will need your help many times in the future. Go back and have the royal physician examine you properly. Although your cousins ​​are skilled in medicine, they are still too young. There is a physician named Liu in the royal palace who is quite knowledgeable about external injuries. Go back and have him examine you."

King Chu knew that Lin Changning's cousin was a skilled physician. Lin Changning was his beloved general and had now become his son-in-law. King Chu was well-versed in caring for children.

Lin Changning clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes: "Thank you for your concern, Father. However, with the expedition imminent, there are many people seeking medicine from the Liu family doctor. My injuries are not serious, so there's no need to take up resources. My third grandfather is also a doctor, and my tenth brother is a disciple of my grandfather. With my third grandfather taking care of things at home, Changning's health is fine."

Seeing that Lin Changning was sensible and understanding, the King of Chu chuckled softly: "Changning is my son-in-law, so it is not wrong for him to occupy resources. Health is important. Judging from what you said, your third grandfather must be quite skilled in medicine. Another day, let him and the Liu family physician discuss medical techniques together."

A hint of joy flashed in Lin Changning's eyes. Realizing that the King of Chu was giving his third grandfather a chance, he quickly responded, "Yes, Father, I will have my third grandfather go to the manor to find Physician Liu another day."