Chapter 925 Empathy
Lin Yuesha only read half of Xiao Qiuyue's new storybook before she couldn't continue reading.
"Is there a plot twist later on?"
Lin Yuesha asked Xiao Qiuyue to give her spoilers with great hope, but Xiao Qiuyue shook her head.
This is a tragedy.
"The woman couldn't bear it any longer and went back to her parents' home, but her family advised her not to throw a tantrum because of this, and that life still had to go on."
The woman had no choice but to go back, but the couple had a deep-seated grudge and often quarreled. Later, the woman was beaten to death by her husband in a fit of rage.
Although it was just a storybook, Lin Yuesha knew that reality was much crueler than the stories in the book.
The sisters of the Forty-Eight Villages each have a long and tragic story.
The difference is that the woman in the story is weak-willed and eventually tortured to death, while the sisters of the Forty-Eight Villages fight back fiercely, but are ultimately sentenced to exile in the Northwest.
Lin Yuesha had promised that she would help these poor women when she had the ability. Once Qi Heng came to power and she had a voice, it would be a completely different world.
Several groups of people came in one day, and Lin Yuesha heard all sorts of strange and wonderful stories.
Something's not right.
Lin Yuesha put down the ledger. Even if it was a coincidence, it couldn't be this coincidental.
After hearing these stories, she would have the illusion that, compared to these unfortunate women, she was doing quite well.
With that thought in mind, she stood up and decided to go find Qi Heng.
If she wasn't mistaken, this was another of Qi Heng's tricks, using the inferior ones to create a sense of disappointment in Lin Yuesha.
When she arrived at Qi Heng's courtyard, she found a small package on the table, and Qi Heng looked like he was about to leave the courtyard.
"What, you're leaving?"
With a major battle imminent and on the verge of erupting, Helian Cheng has already taken action. At this critical juncture, the commander-in-chief is about to leave the Northwest Camp.
"Let's go to the North."
Qi Heng helped Lin Yuesha to a seat and then explained his arrangements in detail.
Although this move is risky, it is the best way to deal with Sishui City.
The fact that foreign tribes dared not invade did not mean that Yuwen Kun would stop in his tracks.
Yuwen Kun was ruthless. Last year, the other city lords of the barbarian tribes attacked Yuwen Kun and all of them died by his blade.
The city lord who took office later had a good relationship with Yuwen Kun and they were in cahoots.
"How confident are you in persuading the garrison commander of a city by yourself?"
Following Qi Heng's strategy, Lin Yuesha suddenly realized, "You had already planned this move, which is why you pretended to be poisoned by Wang Jinhu's Seven-Day Deadly Poison, making Helian Cheng and Yuwen Kun think you were on the verge of death?"
Now, Qi Heng left the Northwest Camp quietly, without anyone knowing.
Lin Yuesha knew that Qi Heng was good at scheming, but she did not expect that his plan was so intricate and interconnected.
"As long as the Wei family interferes, this war will never end."
It would be best to outsmart them. Qi Heng has his men in the north, but the major cities north of Qin City are controlled by the Wei family, which isolates Qi Heng and his forces.
It's like playing chess; the middle is dominated by the opponent's pieces, making it easy to get into a stalemate.
The best way to break the deadlock is to take over the city under the jurisdiction of the Wei family and separate the Wei family's forces.
"I'm going to Yingcheng."
Yingcheng is located by the sea, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack, making it an excellent location.
After Qi Heng occupied Yingcheng, he and his troops were absolutely capable of confronting the Wei family.
However, this action must be taken quickly; otherwise, if the Wei family reacts and comes up with a countermeasure, and we take action, it will create a lot of trouble.
There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. What I fear most is that the Wei family, cornered, will jump over the wall, open the northern border gates, and join forces with Yuwen Kun.
"No way, this is treason! The Wei family has always looked down on Prefect Bai, would they really do such a thing?"
After careful consideration, Lin Yuesha realized that this was not impossible.
The Wei family has always been ruthless in eliminating dissidents. With nowhere else to turn, the only place they can unite with is Sishui City. By joining forces with Yuwen Kun to eliminate Qi Heng's forces and seize the vast territory of Daqi, even if it means humiliatingly giving Yuwen Kun a few cities, the Wei family will still have made a profit.
The victor is king, the loser is villain. He succeeded, and the eldest son of the Wei family continued to be the emperor, only with a smaller territory. As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn.
The Wei family's primary task is to eliminate their most trusted and formidable enemy, Qi Heng.
"My wife, it was my fault regarding the matter of the substitute."
Qi Heng sincerely apologized and promised to inform Lin Yuesha later. The couple discussed and made a decision.
His biggest problem wasn't that he concealed the truth, but that he thought he was right after concealing it. After reflecting on it for a few days, he finally understood.
Couples need to put themselves in each other's shoes.
If Lin Yuesha conceals the risks from him, Qi Heng will not be able to accept it either.
"Your mistakes don't stop there."
Qi Heng took the initiative to apologize, so Lin Yuesha simply bluntly said, "You're still playing tricks even when you're wrong, making my cousin a scapegoat, and finding Madam Xu and Xiao Qiuyue to act as intermediaries, telling stories of scumbags to make yourself look like a good person?"
Qi Heng was surprised. He had indeed contacted Xu Da, but he hadn't contacted anyone else.
Qi Heng didn't want too many people to know about the conflicts between him and his wife, especially since he was currently in a "serious illness" stage.
"Whose terrible idea was that?"
Qi Heng had no reason to lie; Lin Yuesha had misunderstood him.
Putting that aside for now, Lin Yuesha decided to go with them on this trip to Yingcheng.
"Let me finish what I have to say first."
Lin Yuesha has largely finished organizing the account books, and Feng Anqing has taken over the procurement of military supplies, ensuring timely supply of fish, meat, eggs, and grain.
The maids could handle the rest of the trivial matters on their own.
"You're all alone, why don't we go together?"
Yingcheng is located by the sea; it's a wonderful place, a natural treasure trove.
Lin Yuesha particularly values this place, as well as the countless sea cucumbers that fishermen don't want to discard.
If a granary could be established in Yingcheng to supply the military needs of the soldiers in the Northwest, it would not only save military expenses but also keep the soldiers healthy and strong.
Those sea fish that couldn't be sold after being caught were dried into salted fish. When eating them, they could be soaked in water, fried with a little oil, or steamed, making them a rare delicacy.
This was one of Lin Yuesha's purposes for this trip. Secondly, she had heard from the old herbalist that the ingredients for the Jade Complexion Cream were available in Yingcheng, and Lin Yuesha planned to purchase them. She wanted to gather all the ingredients as soon as possible so that the sisters of the Forty-Eight Villages could have their unsightly tattoos removed.
After Lin Yuesha gave the remaining ointment to Lianqiao, the sisters of the Forty-Eight Villages seemed to see hope and were full of energy.
"Take me with you, maybe I can help."
Lin Yuesha wasn't worried about her identity being exposed. She had a scumbag father who had become a high-ranking official as her protector. If she was discovered, she would just say that she had sought refuge with her biological father.
During her trip to the Northwest, Wei Lan also tried to persuade Lin Yuesha to return to her life as a wealthy young lady as soon as possible.
"My classmate at the girls' school, Zhao Jingya, married the son of the garrison commander of Yingcheng."
Lin Yuesha and Zhao Jingya weren't particularly close, but Lin Yuesha had some understanding of Zhao Jingya's character.
If we can persuade Zhao Jingya first and have her act as the middleman, the risk will be much smaller.
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