Sun had always been quite worried about her second son's family.
The second son is the most honest and law-abiding person in the family. To put it bluntly, he's simple-minded but physically strong. His wife is also a well-behaved person who never causes any trouble for the family.
The boldest thing the couple ever did was begging their family to spend money to save Lianhua during their escape from famine. As for opening a gambling den, it was only after being encouraged by their family that they decided to do so after thinking about it for more than half a year and going back and forth several times.
If the family hadn't developed so quickly, the eldest and third children could have helped the second child keep up with the pace of the family. But now that the family is developing too fast, the second child's shortcomings have become apparent.
Lacking assertiveness, hesitant and indecisive when faced with problems, always unable to make up one's mind.
Therefore, when he said he wanted to go to the border with the third brother, Sun was very worried that he was only saying it because he was under pressure.
When Lu Lao Er saw that everyone in the family was looking at him with concern, he was initially a little nervous, but now he became much bolder.
He said to Madam Sun, “Mother, I am an unfilial son, and I am the one who worries you and Father the most, but this is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I am not as good at handling things as my eldest brother, nor do I have the talent of my third brother, but I still have strength, and I must use this strength in the right place. Although the border is tough, my third brother is there, so it won't be hard for me.”
As he spoke, he looked at Madam Qin, who understood and spoke up for him: "Yes, he wanted to go to the grasslands with my brother-in-law before, but I stopped him. At that time, I was pregnant and my emotions were unstable, so he stayed with me. Now that Xiaodoudou is so big, he can do what he likes."
As Qin said this, tears welled up in her eyes. She was truly reluctant to part with her husband and was very worried about him, but she had no reason to stop her third brother from going wherever he could, saying she couldn't bear to see her man suffer.
The family's current glory was earned by her third brother on the battlefield. Moreover, with her third brother taking care of her, she can feel much more at ease.
Since the couple has already said that, there's nothing more for anyone else to say, no matter what their thoughts are.
What's remarkable is that the couple were of one mind and did not have any disagreements because of this, and Qin even expressed her support.
Old Man Lu and Madam Sun were both very satisfied. In fact, they were quite at ease with their third son around. With Qin Jian also there, the three brothers could look out for each other, which was good.
"You're a decent cook. You can help out in the kitchen and take care of Xiao Jian and Bai Chuan's meals, that should be enough."
Mrs. Sun said with a smile that working in the kitchen wasn't too tiring, and the food was plentiful, making it a good place.
Since his mother had said so, Lu Baichuan nodded and said, "Then let's prepare well and set off at noon tomorrow."
As the commander-in-chief, it would be very easy for him to bring someone along; there was no need to report to the emperor.
However, Lu Lao Er still needed to explain to the Emperor the reason why he gave up his hereditary official position, so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
"good!"
Lu Lao Er was very happy that his ideas were approved by his whole family.
Youya said, "But this is too sudden. I didn't prepare anything for Father."
Lianhua nodded in agreement. She hadn't known that her uncle-in-law would suddenly be going to the border, so she had only prepared enough for her third uncle.
Lu Baichuan's trip to the border was a done deal, so everyone was prepared. Lu Lao Er's decision was impromptu, and he was leaving in a hurry tomorrow, so he didn't have time to prepare anything.
Jiang Jiuniang smiled and said, "We live in the capital, so we can buy whatever we want. Anyway, your father and the others won't leave until noon tomorrow, so you can go and buy them everything they need tomorrow morning."
These words really reminded the group of kids, and they all planned to go buy them things tomorrow morning.
Lu Baichuan wanted to refuse, but Jiang Jiuniang stopped him, so he obediently kept quiet.
Seeing that Lu Baichuan didn't say anything, Lu Lao Er happily agreed.
That evening, Jiang Jiuniang was preparing things for Lu Baichuan. Fortunately, it was convenient for her, as everything was in her spatial storage, and she could take out whatever she needed.
She was worried that Lu Baichuan wouldn't know how to use some of the high-tech gadgets, so she had to explain everything to him one by one, which is why it was a bit slow.
After returning home, Lu Baichuan took a nap and was now exceptionally energetic. Thinking that he would be away for at least half a year, he couldn't listen to anything and wished he could use up half a year's worth of medication in advance.
Jiang Jiuniang got a little annoyed by him, frowned, twisted his ear, and said through gritted teeth, "These are things that can save your life in a critical moment, so you better remember them!"
Lu Baichuan winced in pain, nodding repeatedly, "I know, I know, wife, let go!"
His wife was really angry and hit him hard. If he hadn't pleaded for mercy, his ear would have been twisted off by now.
After that, he behaved much better, carefully memorizing everything Jiang Jiuniang gave him, and only then was he able to coax his wife into bed.
The next morning, Lu Baichuan got up refreshed and went to muster the troops. Although he would not leave until noon, he still had things to do in the morning, including going through the procedures with the emperor to boost morale.
Jiang Jiuniang slept soundly until she woke up and was told that the main force was about to set off.
"Madam, won't you go see the General off?"
The maid gently inquired about her meaning.
Jiang Jiuniang shook her head: "It's a bit cold, I'm too lazy to go out. Anyway, I've already explained everything that needed to be explained, there's no point in going."
Anyway, she'll be coming to him soon, so there's no need to worry.
The rest of the Lu family went, especially Gou'er, who skipped school and clung to Lu Baichuan from morning onwards, even following him to the military checkpoint.
His expression was serious, not at all like a child. Lu Baichuan held him in one arm and asked, "Are you scared?"
"I'm scared, Father."
The dog nodded seriously and said, "So, you must come back alive."
If he were younger, he wouldn't know what war really is, but now, having read many books and knowing many historical anecdotes, he understands that war is a wall built by soldiers with their flesh and blood.
His father was the commander of those soldiers, and he was always at the forefront when there was danger.
Lu Baichuan was somewhat surprised; he had expected his son to say he wasn't afraid.
"Okay, take good care of your mother at home. Your father will definitely come back alive."
The dog nodded but didn't answer; he knew he couldn't keep his mother.
Mother was also worried about Father; she couldn't stay home and wait for him forever.
He thought that it wouldn't be long before his mother would secretly go to see his father.
If he weren't so young, he would have wanted to go too. So he didn't blame his mother for leaving him behind. Instead, he was thinking about growing up quickly so that he could go with her.
However, he didn't intend to tell his father. He was closer to his mother, so of course he would cover for her.
"The time has come! Sound the drums!"
Someone shouted, and the inspiring war drums were sounded. The people were very excited and gathered together to watch this grand spectacle.
It's worth noting that Feng Cheng didn't have this kind of grand display when he went to war.
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