Should we seize the iron ore mine before everyone realizes what's happening?
This is a very important question.
She could wait until spring to go there, when her grandfather would have a strong and well-equipped army, and it wouldn't be a problem for him to flatten that mountain.
However, it was so boring to spend the whole winter cooped up at home farming. She really wanted to go out and find something to do.
The space can now accommodate four people, and deciding how to choose the right people is a big problem.
Grandpa definitely can't go with her, and Dad and Mom are also busy with many things, but if she has any needs, they would definitely be happy to prioritize her.
Logically speaking, this trip should have taken a considerable amount of time. Just searching the mountains according to the map would have taken a lot of time, since the mountains were covered in snow and the journey was difficult.
but!
Shen Xingmian is someone who likes to face challenges head-on, and she wouldn't give up on this task just because of a little difficulty.
Even if there's a time limit for leaving it there, she'll still feel uncomfortable and needs to resolve it immediately before she can truly put her mind at ease.
It's like having a task schedule in your mind. When you can't do anything else, the only thing you can start with, even if it's a bit difficult, will look very annoying and you'll always want to solve it.
There are too many things that can only be resolved after spring; she needs to get the iron mine issue sorted out by winter.
After making up her mind, Shen Xingmian went out to discuss it with her mother. She couldn't go into the mountains alone; with her poor sense of direction, she would definitely get lost.
After the couple heard her suggestion, they looked at each other and fell silent.
This matter is indeed very important, and they have never forgotten it. However, their subordinates were not in good health before and needed to rest and recuperate first.
Winter is also not a good time for mining, as the soil is frozen, making it very difficult to dig.
However, if Mianmian possesses the special ability to directly manipulate pure iron, allowing it to be purified and freed from impurities, the difficulty of the task would be greatly reduced.
"Father and Mother, I don't need to lead people to mine. I only need one person who can find the way. And I can sleep directly in the space at night without any danger."
Such a large iron mine, left there untouched, is bound to have unforeseen problems. What if someone else snatches it up first? You'll regret it then!
She had thought about this problem before, but she wasn't too worried. As long as she followed the clues, she could take everything back.
However, she wouldn't tell her mother about this idea, otherwise how could she get her permission to go out early, hehe.
"Then... I'll go with your father. Your grandfather will definitely have to stay at the military camp, and I'm worried about leaving your father to take care of you alone..."
Shen Yunting added with a rare hint of worry, "It's not that I don't trust your abilities, it's just that you are the most important people to me. The longer you've been away, the more I inevitably worry about you."
Seeing her like this, Luo Qi'an's heart softened, and he pulled her into his arms, tenderly nuzzling the top of her head with his chin.
It was rare for his wife to show such a tender side, and for a moment, he felt reluctant to leave her for so long.
He looked in his daughter's direction, hoping she would understand what he meant.
Shen Xingmian looked at the two of them, feeling a pang of pain in her heart. Ahhh, how could she not have thought of this before? Taking her mother and father out together made her a complete third wheel!
She knew the two weren't being affectionate on purpose, but the loving atmosphere made her feel like she'd been fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
Waaah, she doesn't like this.
She'd rather go out alone, get lost, and wander in the mountains than watch them being all lovey-dovey every day.
This comes from the deepest resentment in the heart of a long-time single person.
It's very difficult to resolve.
No, she needs to bring one more person with her!
“I borrowed Xuetuan from my cousin. I’ve been feeding it well for so long, it’s time to make a contribution. Once it’s in the mountains, it’ll definitely be faster than a horse, it’ll be an excellent mount.”
After Shen Xingmian finished speaking, she turned to leave, but Shen Yunting grabbed her by the back of the neck and pulled her back.
"The matter hasn't been fully discussed yet, why are you leaving already?"
Shen Yunting blushed slightly. As a woman, although she usually interacted with men in the army, it was still quite embarrassing to be kissed by her husband in front of her daughter.
She gave Luo Qi'an a reproachful look before getting back to the main topic.
"It would be best to let more people know about this space. Although we are protecting you and you are very capable, you never know where you might fall if someone is caught off guard. It's best to be careful."
Shen Xingmian certainly understood this principle, so she had only ever said it to these three closest people.
"Okay, I'll go get Xue Tuan. You guys get everything arranged as soon as possible, and then we'll set off!"
Shen Xingmian grinned, revealing a row of neat, white teeth.
Shen Yunting loved seeing his daughter's lively yet obedient demeanor. He couldn't help but hug her and rub her for a while before letting her go.
Shen Xingmian went straight to her cousin's room, but no one answered when she knocked. So she went to her aunt's room and found her there.
Upon hearing that she was going on a long trip and would be taking Xue Tuan with her, Shen Xingyan became quite excited and quickly asked:
"Hey sis, who's coming with you? Can I come along too? I'm so bored staying home all day, ugh, I want to go out too!"
Mu Zhizhi slapped her on the head and said with disdain, "You're so noisy all day long, and you even have Xue Tuan to keep you company. What are you bored about? If you're really bored, then come and learn to embroider with me."
Upon hearing the words "embroidery," Shen Xingyan immediately sat down obediently and calmly said, "No, no, Mother, I'm not idle at all, I'm very busy. You can embroider the flowers by yourself."
Shen Xingmian couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh silently. It was truly a case of one thing being the nemesis of another; her cousin had absolutely no power to retort in front of her aunt.
After laughing, she said helplessly, "I'm going out with my parents. My grandfather is busy with military affairs, and I'm afraid my cousin will have to stay at home. How about we children go out to play together after the snow melts? What do you think, cousin?"
Shen Xingyan thought her younger sister was so sweet-talking. Even though she was saying she couldn't take her along, it still made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
She's indispensable in our home; I never knew she was so important, hehe.
Shen Xingyan immediately patted her chest and assured her, "Okay, little sister, you can go out without worry. I will definitely take good care of the house. When you come back, the house will definitely be better than it is now!"
Having received such assurances, Shen Xingmian quickly showered Shen Xingyan with compliments, making her straightforward cousin extremely happy.
When she was about to go back to her room, I almost wanted to keep her in bed with me.
They're incredibly enthusiastic!
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