The general in charge of Yunnan Province was quite surprised to see that there was still a woman with an extraordinary bearing left on their side.
Qingfeng stepped forward to inquire and learned that they had made a big misunderstanding. This was the soldiers' family visit area, while the military advisor's family visit area was in the upper left area of the military camp.
Song Anxin rushed to the upper left camp. Oh no! She had just been feeling sorry for the soldiers who hadn't seen their relatives. How sad would Feng He be if she didn't see her among those relatives?
Meanwhile, the military advisors' families met with the officers at the camp.
"Strategist Lin, it's alright. Perhaps your mother is too busy to come. You can go back to see her after we defeat the Xiongnu. Let me tell you..."
Yan Ping'er surrounded Lin Fenghe, chattering and comforting him.
Lin Fenghe frowned as he walked toward his tent. Although he was indeed a little disappointed that his mother hadn't come, he was more worried that she might have sent him a letter. He was more concerned that something might have happened at home.
Just then, a soldier rushed over and blocked Lin Fenghe's path.
"Lin, strategist Lin, your mother is here! She went to the wrong place..."
Before the soldier could finish speaking, Lin Fenghe immediately ran back.
"Hey, strategist Lin, wait a minute..."
Yan Ping'er chased after her.
Song Anxin waited anxiously for Lin Fenghe in an open space, when she saw a tall, handsome young man running quickly toward her.
"Mother," Lin Fenghe ran to Song Anxin, her breath a little ragged, her eyes filled with childlike joy: "Mother, you're here! I knew you'd come!"
It had only been a little over a year since Song Anxin last saw Feng He, and she almost didn't recognize the third child in front of her. The child had grown taller and more mature, and his handsome features had gained a touch of masculinity. He was no longer the thin and shy child who used to follow her around picking mushrooms.
She placed her hands on Lin Fenghe's shoulders and looked at him carefully, her eyes filled with the joy of reunion: "Fenghe, Mother is here. How could Mother not come to see you? I went to the wrong place just now. I'm sorry. You must have been sad."
"Of course, Strategist Lin almost cried tears of joy."
Yan Ping'er's voice suddenly interrupted.
"Commander Yan, you, you mustn't be talking nonsense." Lin Fenghe looked somewhat embarrassed and quickly stopped her.
Yan Ping'er patted Lin Fenghe on the shoulder: "It's alright, it's alright, there's nothing shameful about it." She then clasped her hands in a fist and bowed to Song Anxin. "This must be Lady Hui. I am a good friend of Military Advisor Lin, and I have long admired Lady Hui's name. It's great to meet you now."
She paused for a moment, then leaned closer to Song Anxin, staring at her with wide eyes, and said, "You are so beautiful, no wonder you could give birth to someone as handsome as Military Advisor Lin."
Song Anxin chuckled. This spirited young woman was actually Feng He's friend—how interesting! But Feng He had just called her a captain; he'd never heard of women in the Yin Dynasty being able to serve in the army and be granted military titles.
Lin Fenghe quickly answered his question.
"Mother, this is Commandant Yan, the granddaughter of General Yan, the Great General of the North."
Song Anxin understood. She had previously inquired about some matters concerning the Northern Frontier from Lord Yan. The Northern Frontier was currently being guarded by General Yan, the Great General Who Guards the North, who was also her uncle.
She finally learned about Lord Yan's background, which really startled her. She never expected that she had such a powerful backer.
General Yan's wife passed away early, and both of his sons died in the war. Only the eldest son got married. After the eldest son died in the war, his wife was too heartbroken and also passed away, leaving behind only this granddaughter, whom he has always raised by his side.
With such a family full of loyal martyrs, the emperor would certainly not care about granting a title to General Yan's granddaughter.
She smiled and said, "Captain Yan, thank you for your compliment. You are also very beautiful, with eyes and brows as pure as stars. It is rare to see such a bright and cheerful woman in this border region."
Yan Ping'er scratched her head and smiled shyly, a rare occurrence. Her grandfather would only say that she was unruly. The people in the army were all roughnecks, and no one had ever used such a nice word to praise her before.
This woman is so gentle, I like her so much.
"Hui Gongren, I really thought you weren't here. It's been a long time!" A familiar and cheerful voice rang out.
Song Anxin looked up and saw that it was indeed Lord Yan. He had now taken off his official robes and put on military armor, looking very imposing and dignified. He should now be called General Yan.
Behind him stood a dignified old general, whose hair was gray but whose imposing presence was evident in his long and valiant battles.
“Grandfather, you’ve arrived.” Yan Ping’er walked over happily when she saw her grandfather and said proudly, “This is Consort Hui. Just now, Consort Hui praised me for being beautiful, saying that my eyes are like the stars in the sky and that she has never seen such a bright and cheerful woman.”
Looking at his granddaughter's proud demeanor, General Yan's stern eyes were filled with affection: "Grandpa really didn't see that coming. I only saw a wild girl in front of me."
"Grandfather! You really don't know how to appreciate things at all. You're such a stinky old man." Yan Ping'er snorted and retorted defiantly.
"Haha..." General Yan wasn't angry at all, and laughed heartily as he doted on his granddaughter.
Yan Shuping and the others next to him also laughed.
So this was the General Who Guards the North. Song Anxin stepped forward and curtsied, saying, "Greetings, General."
"No need for formalities, Lady Hui. Please feel at ease in the military camp." General Yan raised his hand and continued, "I have long admired Lady Hui's name. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed extraordinary. No wonder you are the one who can write such ingenious military strategies as the Thirty-Six Stratagems. And your waterwheel and seed soaking technique have greatly improved our northern front's food supplies this year. On behalf of our 70,000 soldiers in the northern frontier, I thank you very much."
Song Anxin humbly replied, "I dare not accept such praise. I have long admired the General. For many years, the General and tens of thousands of soldiers from the northern frontier have guarded the northern frontier of our dynasty, resisting foreign invaders and protecting the peaceful lives of our people. I have the utmost respect for you. On behalf of the people of Yin Dynasty, I would like to thank you and the soldiers from the northern frontier."
General Yan laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Alright, Lady Hui, we won't disturb your reunion with your son any longer."
Yan Shuping and General Yan left, and Lin Fenghe took his mother to his own tent.
"Third Master, come and try this. This is food that Lady Gong, the First Madam, the Second Madam, and Granny Zheng prepared for you. You've lost weight, so you must eat more."
Granny Wei opened the bags of food and greeted her young master with great affection in her eyes.
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