With the Empress personally overseeing things, nothing went wrong at the banquet, and everything was peaceful and harmonious until the end.
Qin Jian happily escorted the Peng family home, then plunged headlong into the military camp, determined to thoroughly understand the affairs of the military before the wedding, so as not to delay anything afterward.
After Qin Jian's engagement banquet, Lu Xiaoyang and the others were about to set off.
It's already late autumn, and they'll be spending the winter on their journey, so they'll need to prepare a lot of things.
When sending them out on business, their safety must be guaranteed. Jiang Jiuniang sent many people to accompany and protect them, and equipped each of them with top-notch weapons. She even secretly gave Lu Xiaoyang a few high-tech pills and taught him how to use and store them, which could save his life in a critical moment.
Lu Xiaoyang had always known that Jiang Jiuniang had many amazing skills, but he never expected that there were so many, and that they were so amazing. He was shocked and admired Jiang Jiuniang even more.
"Don't worry, Auntie, we will definitely return safely."
He carefully put the things away and waited for Jiang Jiuniang's instructions.
Seeing that he could really handle those things, Jiang Jiuniang was relieved and then gave him a list.
He opened it and saw that the writing was very rough, without any specific name or anything, only a category, meaning that he had to make his own decision.
Jiang Jiuniang said, "Whether it's Nantai or Xiteng, they both have their own specialties. Their clothing, food, housing, and transportation are all the same. You can learn and broaden your horizons along the way. You should also help these two countries to make our business bigger and stronger. If conditions are good, you can open a shop locally and find a trustworthy person to manage it."
"Little Lamb, I believe in your abilities, so I'm leaving the decision-making power to you. Do what you think is appropriate, and consider it further if it's not. Don't be afraid of failure. If you fail, you fail. We can afford to fail. Don't feel burdened. Don't be too tense either. Relax and treat it as a trip to broaden your horizons."
Jiang Jiuniang had always known that Lu Xiaoyang had a strong sense of responsibility since he reformed, and he always wanted to do things well so that he could repay the Lu family for their cultivation of him.
I'm afraid he's too preoccupied and under too much pressure, thinking that once he goes out, he must achieve something great to repay us.
Success in business is not something that can be achieved overnight; it's normal to make and lose money. She didn't want to drive her child crazy.
After hearing what she said, Lu Xiaoyang was shocked. To be honest, that was exactly what he thought.
The closer it got to the departure date, the more anxious he became. He felt that his aunt had given him this opportunity because she believed in him, and he was determined to seize the opportunity to make a name for himself and repay her.
But he couldn't help feeling anxious, afraid that he wouldn't do well and would let his aunt down. He hadn't been able to sleep well for the past few days because of this worry.
Hearing his aunt say this, his worries seemed to vanish instantly. Although he would still try his best, the pressure in his heart was gone, and he felt much more relaxed.
"Auntie, I understand!"
He nodded emphatically, a relieved smile spreading across his face.
Jiang Jiuniang could see that his condition had improved a lot, so she knew that she had been right. She patted his head and gave him her last words: "Always remember, safety first."
"good!"
After seeing them off at the city gate, the children solemnly bowed to their elders to say goodbye. Sun couldn't help but tear up; she was really worried about her children going so far away.
She couldn't even imagine how difficult the journey would be, as she would encounter bandits on her way back to the village from Jingzhou.
Because she didn't want the children to feel bad, she held back her tears and didn't dare to say anything, for fear that she would burst into tears as soon as she opened her mouth.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, you all go back now. We will definitely come back safely."
Lu Xiaoyang got into the car and leaned out of the window to say goodbye to them.
Liu Yuexiang and Zhang Lanxiang waved as well, their faces showing a mixture of anticipation and worry for the future.
Since we've chosen this path, we must face it with equanimity, whether it's good or bad.
It wasn't until they were quite far away that Lu Xiaoyang took out the list Jiang Jiuniang had given her and looked at it carefully, discovering that there were several booklets underneath the list.
Methods for preserving fruit
How to Discover Talent
How to Obtain Seeds
...
Lu Xiaoyang felt a sudden pang of sadness in his nose. His aunt had really thought of everything for him, and all the things she gave him were things he could use when he was away from home.
Seeing his emotion, Liu Yuexiang gently took his hand and said, "Your aunt is so good to us, but don't feel pressured. No matter what, we'll do our best. I'm here with you."
These words shouldn't have been said in front of Zhang Lanxiang, but I couldn't help it.
Zhang Lanxiang, who was oblivious to the situation, wasn't embarrassed at all. She nodded nonchalantly and chimed in, "That's right, as long as we've done our best!"
Seeing the two girls comforting her, Lu Xiaoyang felt a little embarrassed, but quickly regained her composure and smiled, "I understand. I just feel that my aunt is too good to me and has thought of everything for me."
To be honest, Jiang Jiuniang was closer to him than his own parents.
His rebellious nature as a child was something his parents didn't want to control.
He was the eldest son, but he didn't seem to be that important. His parents always doted on his younger siblings more, and asked him to give in to them.
But such problems don't exist in front of my aunt. She treats everyone the same, and sometimes she's even more attentive to them than to her own dogs.
The maternal love he felt from his aunt was something he never felt from his own mother.
"Then we'll take good care of her from now on!"
Liu Yuexiang smiled at him, knowing that Jiang Jiuniang had played a part in her marriage with Lu Xiaoyang, and she remembered that kindness.
Qin Jian and Peng Yuan's wedding day is the 18th of next month, which is less than 20 days away. This is the best day recently.
The time was indeed a bit tight, but both sides were quite happy.
Moreover, Qin Jian was quite adept at handling things, always saying it was his fault and asking the woman to accommodate him, expressing great gratitude for his parents-in-law's understanding, so no one dared to gossip or smear Peng Yuan.
Three days after Lu Xiaoyang and his group set off, the imperial court received an urgent report from 800 li away, saying that the Eastern Court could no longer restrain itself and had begun to frequently provoke the border. It would not be long before a fierce battle broke out between the two countries.
The internal strife within the Eastern Court is severe, but it doesn't stop them from launching attacks against the Northern Yan. After all, in their eyes, the Eastern Court is still the leader of the four kingdoms and doesn't take the Northern Yan seriously at all.
Of course, the Crown Prince and the Third Prince of the Eastern Court didn't think so.
They did try to persuade them, but the others wouldn't listen and thought they lacked backbone. Now, among the princes of the Eastern Court, it was actually the two brothers who were not favored.
After what had happened, the emperor was disappointed in the two of them and began to pay more attention to the other princes.
Thus, the war came sooner than anyone had anticipated.
Therefore, the matter was discussed in court the following day.
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