Jiang Huaiqing walked hurriedly, holding Honghong, stroking her head with one hand, revealing a look of reluctance: "Little sister, I..."

Jiang Yuzhu turned around, a look of understanding on her face, and said calmly, "Second brother, are you here to say goodbye to me?"

Jiang Huaiqing paused, startled. "Little sister, how did you know?"

The previous sentence was a test, but now Jiang Yuzhu is very sure.

Jiang Huaiqing rubbed a spot of the goose's head bald, obviously because he came to entrust the orphan to someone else, otherwise Honghong's life would be in danger if he left.

Jiang Huaiqing was led into the pavilion, and a maid immediately served him tea and water.

Hongli stepped forward to take Honghong, but Jiang Huaiqing refused to let go and said, "Hongli, go down first. Let me hold you for a while."

Jiang Huaiqing felt the warmth of red body in his arms and the scent of red hair in his nose. He only felt very warm. He raised the corners of his lips with a wry smile: "Princess Yutan sent me a message. She is going back to the north."

"The war in the north cannot be delayed. We will set off at daybreak."

Jiang Huaiqing lowered his eyes and stole a glance at his younger sister, feeling very guilty.

Jiang Huaiqing had traveled extensively for business in the past, and he never realized that he actually had a great interest in martial arts.

In addition to practicing martial arts, he also longed to fight on the battlefield with the northern soldiers and send the barbarians to the west!

Jiang Yuzhu paused holding the teacup and said sharply, "You came to say goodbye to me, but my parents don't know about it, right?"

Jiang Huaiqing's expression stiffened when his thoughts were exposed. He said awkwardly, "Little sister, you know my parents' temper. If they knew I made a decision without permission, they would break my legs!"

Jiang Huaiqing thought about it and decided to execute it first and report it later.

In order to prevent Honghong from being implicated, Jiang Huaiqing took Honghong to Xie's house to raise her.

Once he leaves, his parents may find out, but they will never chase him to the north.

When the situation stabilizes, Jiang Huaiqing will write another letter to his parents to apologize.

"Second brother, have you thought it through?"

Deep down, Jiang Yuzhu didn't want her second brother to leave the comfort zone of the capital and go to the north to put himself in danger.

However, Jiang Huaiqing has an independent personality. As his younger sister, Jiang Yuzhu should support her second brother's decision instead of forcing him.

Jiang Huaiqing stood up and nodded seriously: "I've thought it through."

In addition to a man's yearning for war, Jiang Huaiqing also has to protect Princess Yutan.

No matter how powerful Princess Yu Tan is, and how she is considered a killing god in the eyes of the barbarians, in the eyes of Jiang Huaiqing, she is just his future wife.

It is reasonable and logical for Jiang Huaiqing to follow Princess Yutan to the north and take care of her.

"Okay, I won't stop you, but you should tell your parents and your eldest brother and his wife."

The Jiang family should not have secrets.

Parents' deep love for their children should not be let down.

"If you don't tell me, how do you know they don't support it?"

In Jiang Yuzhu's eyes, Jiang Fulu and Chen are the best parents. They always put themselves in their children's shoes and do not disrespect them just because they are elders.

Jiang Huaiqing's face twitched and he said dryly, "I...I don't dare."

Daddy's shoe soles and mom's feather duster are Jiang Huaiqing's two biggest fears.

If I can't escape, I will be injured on the road tomorrow and will be ridiculed by Princess Yutan.

"Jiang Huaiqing, you little bastard, you're saying bad things about me in front of Yuzhu!"

Chen was lurking in the corner of the garden, and with her came Jiang Fulu, Jiang Huaida, the young Chen couple, and even Xiao Jinbao.

Although Chen was cursing, tears were visible in the corners of her eyes.

She didn't want to be noticed by Jiang Huaiqing, so she hid in the shadows.

Jiang Huaiqing quickly knelt down and apologized: "Mom, it's my fault, my son..."

Before Jiang Huaiqing could finish, Chen made a stop gesture and said, "Alright, Second Brother, you're already grown up and ready to start a family. Now that you've made up your mind, why would your parents stop you?"

Although she was extremely frightened and even worried to the point of being unable to sleep at night, Chen did not show it.

Chen is open-minded about things that cannot be changed, which will make Jiang Huaiqing feel more at ease.

"You're always running around the house. It would be great if you could go to the North and see the world!"

There is a huge difference between going out to do business and going to war. Chen suddenly choked up and couldn't continue.

Jiang Fulu took Chen's hand and stroked it, then continued, "Second brother, the Jiang family will not hold us back. Your parents support your decision. However, it's freezing cold in the north in winter, so you might need a pair of old cotton pants."

As Jiang Fulu spoke, he pulled out a large package. He came prepared this time.

Jiang Huaiqing looked at the package and felt familiar: "Dad, I saw this bundle when I was a child."

Jiang Huaida spoke the truth: "These are the large cotton trousers that my grandmother made for my father when he was studying hard. They have been put in the bottom of the box because he couldn't wear them in the capital all these years. Today, my father gives them to you as a legacy for the Jiang family."

Xie Zhao sent someone to deliver the message to Jiang Mansion. After receiving the message, Jiang Fulu began to search the warehouse.

If the big cotton pants hadn't been hard to find in the corner of the warehouse, the whole family would have come long ago.

A pair of large cotton trousers with several patches on them carries a heavy load of fatherly love.

Jiang Huaiqing took it, feeling a little sad: "Dad, these cotton pants are too thick, aren't they?"

People who practice martial arts are actually not that afraid of the cold.

Besides, old items that are more than 20 years old will not keep as warm even if they are dried in the sun every year.

Jiang Fulu snorted, "Back then, your father wore these big cotton pants and saved many lives. One year, we encountered bandits and rolled down the hillside while trying to escape. The big cotton pants saved him from disaster!"

What does it mean that the patch is right at the crotch?

If his foundation hadn't been damaged by the protection of the big cotton pants, there would be no Jiang Huaiqing!

The big cotton trousers are a lucky charm and once saved Jiang Huaiqing's life.

"That's what you have to bring with you."

Jiang Huaiqing put the big cotton trousers in the package, feeling deeply touched. His parents and brother and sister-in-law all supported him. He had been petty-minded before.

"Second brother, you can rest assured at home. Your father and mother are taken care of by me and your eldest brother. When you go to the north, write back often to let me know you are safe."

As Xiao Chen said this, she gave the amulet she had asked for to Jiang Huaiqing.

Faced with the sudden farewell, the Jiang family members suddenly became awkward with each other.

Chen Shi held her breath for a long while, then continued, "Second Brother, go to the palace later and see what Princess Yutan needs. Everything is ready. The pills in the capital are more effective."

The return trip is mainly about traveling, so there is no time to go to the town to buy things.

I heard that the Mo family used to live on pickled cabbage and hard pancakes, so Chen packed up all the bacon and sausages stored at home.

After everyone gave each other instructions for a while, they learned that Jiang Huaiqing wanted to wait for Xie Zhao to return home to discuss the matter, so they left Xie's house.

On the way, Chen was reminded of something, and recalled the past: "Master, why do I remember that it was you who had a big split in a fight with the scholar from the next village, and that's why the crotch of your cotton pants opened?"

It is difficult to repair the crotch after it is opened, so a patch was added.

Chen had no idea that Jiang Fulu had encountered bandits that year.

Jiang Fulu looked out the window and said vaguely: "This is a matter of face. What do you want me to say?"

After all, he was really injured at that time, and Jiang Fulu was also worried. This was a secret in his heart. If he hadn't revealed it now, he would have kept it hidden for the rest of his life.

Chen looked depressed, but she did not forget to warn Jiang Fulu: "In short, we must not show any reluctance to leave. Only when there are no worries at home will Huaiqing not be distracted."

This trip is a matter of life and death, so we cannot be careless.