Shui Ling hurriedly went to get the first-aid kit, but Jia Yin stopped her.
"Alright, don't make a fuss, it's just a prick." Jiayin put her finger in her mouth and sucked on it until it stopped bleeding, then said, "You guys go and rest, it's alright now, go to sleep early."
Shuiyun and Shuiling exchanged a glance, both concerned, but neither dared to offer their master further advice.
Shuiyun then said, "Princess, have a few sips of calming tea before you go to sleep. You've been too busy these past few days, and if you don't sleep well at night, it will affect your health."
"I know, you too, especially Shuiling, don't eat too many snacks before bed, or you'll get rotten teeth." Jiayin waved her hand.
Shui Ling and Shui Yun acknowledged and left.
The room fell silent for a moment. Jiayin rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought.
She felt uneasy after seeing the bloodstains.
However, the news sent from the north the day before yesterday indicated that the northern expedition was progressing smoothly without any problems.
Back home, both my fourth and fifth brothers have found satisfactory jobs and are about to take my sister-in-law and children back to Quanzhou.
With my uncle in Quanzhou managing external affairs and my grandmother and mother managing internal affairs, everything is going smoothly.
Soon, my eldest brother and sixth brother will also be going to take up their posts, which makes everyone envious.
No matter how I look at it, it seems like nothing is going to change. So where could the problem lie?
Mu Xu stood outside the window, watching Jia Yin's figure reflected on the window paper, but no one answered when he knocked on the window.
He was getting a little anxious, so he gently pushed open the window.
The girl's delicate profile was illuminated by the dim candlelight, and the slight sorrow in her eyes was like a haze, making one want to reach out and dispel it immediately.
"What's wrong? What's troubling you?"
As Mu Xu asked the question, he used his uninjured arm to support himself on the windowsill and jumped in.
Jiayin snapped out of her daze, got up to get the first-aid kit, and casually replied, "It's nothing serious, I'm just a little worried about my father and godfather, wondering how the war is going."
Mu Xu felt relieved, skillfully rolled up his loose sleeves, and laughed, "Your Excellency is a veteran of countless battles, slaughtering barbarians is like killing chickens and ducks to you, so you can rest assured."
"The second batch of military rations was just sent out yesterday. It was the full amount and quantity. Your second uncle and the others personally oversaw it, and no one dared to cheat!"
Upon hearing this, Jiayin's expression improved, and her subordinates quickly changed Mu Xu's dressing.
Mu Xu, with his sharp eyes, grabbed her finger and asked, "Why are there bloodstains here? Are you injured?!"
Jiayin was burned by the heat of his palm and quickly pulled away, blushing as she replied, "I accidentally pricked myself, but it's fine now."
Mu Xu coughed twice, feeling somewhat at a loss. He had been so concerned that he had acted impolitely in his haste.
He quickly changed the subject, "Tomorrow, when the Fourth Young Master and the Fifth Young Master return to Quanzhou, will General Li Yong come back to see them off?"
“I’ll definitely come back,” Jiayin replied, her head down as she straightened the cotton ribbon. “Uncle Dayong dotes on my fourth and fifth brothers. When they were little, they were mischievous, and Uncle Dayong made a lot of their little toys for them. Also, my master and his children are in Quanzhou, and Uncle Dayong misses them too.”
Mu Xu nodded and smiled, "General Li Yong used to go on the northern expeditions, but this time General Jiang Cheng will accompany the army. He'll be guarding the camp, which must be extremely boring."
“Yes, Uncle Dayong’s dream used to be to become the best craftsman in Tianwu and build the best pavilions in Tianwu. Later, he had no choice but to join the army. He never expected that he would become an outstanding general.” Jiayin said with some emotion.
Mu Xu was curious, so he asked a couple more questions.
Jiayin didn't hide it from him, after all, many people in Xindu knew about it.
After hearing this, Mu Xu felt even more admiration for Li Yong.
"General Li Yong is truly admirable, just as he should be! If one cannot live freely in this life, what difference is there between him and a walking corpse? Moreover, his family members do not truly love him; they merely see him as an asset for the family's prosperity."
"Don't say that in front of Uncle Dayong. No matter how bad those people are, they are still his blood relatives," Jiayin advised.
Mu Xu shrugged and replied, "Don't worry, I'm not stupid, so I won't talk nonsense. Sometimes I think, if even one of my clansmen were alive, that would be good. Even if he was poor and a gambler, at least he would be someone to look forward to."
As he spoke, a hint of melancholy crept into his eyes.
Jiayin quickly said, "After sending off the fleet tomorrow, I plan to go to Luo'an Town with my older brother. We can visit Luo'an Academy together then."
"Okay, I need to rest my arm for a while. I may not be able to do anything else, but I can still manage to drive the carriage." Mu Xu agreed with a smile and got down, and that was the end of it.
The next morning, everyone in the village, young and old, got up early and gathered at the village entrance.
Jiaxi, his family of three, and Jia'an had breakfast and left their home. Upon seeing this, they quickly bowed.
Aibe was surprised to see villagers from several other villages arriving one after another.
Jiayin held her hand, reluctant to part, "Fourth Sister-in-law, when I have the chance in the future, I'll come to the Golden Buddha Kingdom to find you. You must take me everywhere to play!"
“Okay, little sister, you must go soon. There are many fun places in Jinfo, the food is delicious, and there are even more fruits!” Aibei readily agreed.
She genuinely likes her sister-in-law and treats her like a sister.
Wan'er also instructed Aibei, "You and the child have brought all the things you like to eat and use. Don't deprive yourself on the journey. When you see your grandmother and aunts in Quanzhou, remember to give them the letters and the suitcase."
"When you go back to Jinfo, don't forget to let your family know. If there's anything you like, your sister-in-law will have the fleet bring it to you."
"Okay, sister-in-law, thank you." Aibei hugged Wan'er tightly, expressing her sincere gratitude.
She had witnessed many instances of infighting among sisters-in-law in Jinfo, and after arriving in Quanzhou, she heard even more of this kind of gossip.
But the Li family was completely different. Her sisters-in-law genuinely cared for her, and she was incredibly grateful to have become their granddaughter-in-law.
Thinking about the formal welcoming ceremony she would receive upon returning to Quanzhou made her even happier.
After finally leaving the village and getting quite far away, the people in the carriage could still see the villagers waving enthusiastically at the village entrance.
Jiaxi and Jia'an both looked rather gloomy.
When I was young, I longed for a bigger and wider world outside.
Once they ventured out, they discovered that this small village had become the place they longed for, the hometown they yearned to return to in both joy and sorrow…
With the departure of envoys from eight countries from Beijing, another major event is inevitable.
Not only did many people come to the new capital, but the imperial court also sent many officials, putting on a hospitable and enthusiastic show, and fully demonstrating the demeanor of a land of etiquette.
Once the fleet had slowly sailed out of the harbor and the onlookers had dispersed, the harbor finally returned to calm.
Jiaren, Lige'er, and Maoge'er rode in a carriage.
Jiayin took Shuiling and Shuiyun in another car, while Mu Xu drove, heading towards Luoan Town.
Firstly, today is Mr. Tang's birthday, and his disciple Jiaren is going to offer his congratulations.
Secondly, Jiaren and Lige'er have been studying in Luo'an for many years. After they take up their posts, they will hardly have the opportunity to come back. They also plan to travel around and say goodbye properly.
Mr. Tang was very fond of his disciple Jiaren. When he heard that Jiaren had arrived, he and several old friends came out to greet him with laughter and conversation.
As a result, Mr. Tang's expression changed after just one glance...
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