Chapter 170: It's a pity I wasn't born a man
It's good that Little Sparrow still has some conscience; it wasn't for nothing that he came here under the pretext of delivering medicine before returning to the capital.
Yu Shiyan's expression softened somewhat. "Let's go, let's set off back to the capital."
Although the situation in the northern frontier is thorny, given Little Sparrow's personality, she won't suffer any losses. Besides, she has people protecting her, so there's nothing to worry about.
After seeing Zhong Heng off, Yuan Siyin felt a little heavy-hearted. She turned around and went back to her tent, where she heard her father discussing the matter of the soldiers from the northern frontier with Si Fangming in a low voice.
She sat down casually and poured herself a cup of tea: "Did you manage to save that person?"
Yuan Jin nodded slightly.
From this angle, one could see the sparse, bluish stubble on her father's chin. Yuan Siyin paused, then asked seemingly unintentionally, "What has Father been doing these days? I haven't seen him at all."
Yuan Jin was taken aback, then shook his head helplessly: "These days I've been dealing with the King of the Northern Frontier. I've heard about what you just said, but I'm powerless to do anything about it."
"How so?"
Yuan Siyin crossed her legs, completely abandoning the demeanor of a well-bred lady.
"The northern border is adjacent to the northern frontier. Although we are neighbors with the northern frontier, we are not necessarily on good terms and there are bound to be some frictions. Right now, we are in the eye of the storm because of the epidemic."
As he spoke, he glanced at Yuan Siyin, his wrinkled eyes still conveying a sense of authority: "I told you not to go out and run around these next few days, you just can't sit still."
The pot was big and heavy. Yuan Siyin curled her lip and turned the blame back on Si Fangming, "Wasn't it him who led the way?"
Si Fangming, wrapped in a wool blanket, could only step forward and honestly take the blame upon hearing this: "General, it was I who brought Si Yin..."
Yuan Jin glared at him, annoyed. "I know it's you even without you saying it! You just spoil her! She's been unruly since she was little!"
Yuan Siyin was being scolded when she suddenly sneezed. Yuan Jin paused for a moment, then immediately got up and grabbed another blanket. "Are you getting cold? Go out when it's warmer. If you go out now and get cold, you'll have to take medicine again."
Si Fangming said quietly, "You've spoiled me quite a bit, haven't you?"
"After applying the medicine, I went out. The ice melted this morning, and I caught some fresh fish while on patrol. The cook is roasting them over a fire right now."
Yuan Jin was stubborn and couldn't stand anyone saying anything bad about him, especially about his wife and children.
However, Si Fangming had long been regarded as his own son, so his words were not meant to blame him, but rather to show concern.
"Okay, I'll go check if they've burned, and see if they've started brewing any wine."
Si Fangming tightened his collar and stood up with a smile.
"Hey kid, don't sneak a drink!"
The father roared outside in a rough voice, startling Yuan Siyin, who was lost in thought.
Realizing his voice had unconsciously become too loud, he coughed lightly, "How have you been feeling at the military camp these past few days?"
"Feel……"
Yuan Siyin rested her chin on her hand: "It's a pity I'm not a man."
Yuan Jin was stunned for a moment, then slammed his fist on the table in anger: "What? Who's being so nagging, daring to talk badly about you behind your back!"
"What does this have to do with anything?"
Yuan Siyin couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Who would dare to speak ill of me behind my back? It was just a random feeling."
She felt she couldn't be of much help, nor could she be by her father's side like Si Fangming, sharing his burdens.
The father calmed down, but was still somewhat indignant. "The women of the Yuan family are no less capable than the men!"
"Then I won't go back to the capital?" Yuan Siyin said, seizing the opportunity.
"That won't work."
On key issues, Yuan Jin acted decisively and did not compromise.
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