Jiang Qinyu first coaxed Chen Shi back home, and then carefully selected and told Chen Shi what Uncle Chen had said before.
“Mother, Zheng is the commander-in-chief of an army and cannot return home easily. But don’t worry, he will definitely be fine. After all, now that he knows his identity and knows that he still has relatives to take care of, he will cherish his life even more.” Jiang Qinyu reassured Chen Shi a few more times, afraid that she would worry.
Meanwhile, Uncle Chen was also speaking to the Seventh Prince.
"How is General Lu doing now?" After hearing what Uncle Chen said, the Seventh Prince's first concern was for Lu Yanzheng.
Chen Bo said, "The general allowed this old servant to bring the young master and young lady back, so he must still be able to guard the city gate. He's just worried that the young master and young lady might be harmed by someone with ulterior motives..."
"I am not questioning the General's decision, and I also believe in his abilities. He was able to retake the border city after it was breached, so he can certainly defend it now. I am just worried about the General's safety," the Seventh Prince explained gently to Chen Bo.
How could he not understand that Uncle Chen wanted to speak up for Lu Yanzheng? But he only ever admired Lu Yanzheng and had no other negative feelings towards him.
Moreover, he believed that as long as Lu Yanzheng himself was safe, then the border town would definitely not fall.
When Jiang Qinyu returned from next door, Uncle Chen had already arranged everything.
Seeing that the Seventh Prince didn't object, Jiang Qinyu went to explain further.
“Madam, there’s no need for that. I’m the one who’s bothering you here, so naturally, I’ll do as the host says,” the Seventh Prince said very kindly.
Actually, he was quite comfortable staying at Jiang Qinyu's house. Although it wasn't as luxurious and exquisite as the palace or his prince's residence, everything was very convenient, especially the bathroom. He was even thinking that when he returned to the capital, he would ask the people in his residence to decorate his room like that.
Jiang Qinyu exchanged a few polite words and then went to prepare dinner for Uncle Chen and the others.
The Seventh Prince ate the food that Jiang Qinyu had prepared earlier, thinking about the border town as he ate.
This matter must be told to the Emperor. If we could provide some support to the border city, Lu Yanzheng wouldn't be in such a difficult situation.
“Ping An,” the Seventh Prince called out, “come and get my letter in a moment, and have it delivered to Father Emperor.”
Ping An immediately entered the room, looking at him with difficulty, and said, "But Your Highness, you know that the Emperor dislikes princes getting involved in such matters the most. I'm afraid you're doing this..."
“It’s alright,” the Seventh Prince said with a smile, thinking of how people like Jiang Qinyu and Village Chief Li were willing to do their best to help the people so that they could have enough to eat. “I’ve endured this for so many years, it’s time for me to really do something for the people.”
As long as the border town and Yongshan County are defended, the iron cavalry of Dayuan and Xiqiang will not be able to sweep across Dayue, and the people can still live a peaceful life. Even if they are still not full, it is better than being caught in the flames of war.
Seeing his determination, Ping An sighed and agreed, then went out to look for someone.
Although the news brought by Uncle Chen did not seem to have any impact on Dingshui Village on the surface, many people still suffered from insomnia that night.
After all, Dingshui Village is very close to the border town; it only takes a day to travel there by fast horse.
If the border town falls, the people of the border town will be the first to be affected, followed by Yongshan County.
When people were filled with anxiety, Jiang Qinyu was actually quite worried herself.
She didn't know how powerful the explosives made by the Dayuan and Xiqiang allied forces with Wang Bo's help were, but she dared not underestimate the wisdom of the ancient people.
What if their explosives are more powerful than those made by Lu Yanzheng and his group?
Once the basic ratio is known, the optimal ratio for maximum power can be found through gradual adjustments. Right now, they are racing against time. Only by suppressing the enemy's arrogance before more powerful gunpowder weapons emerge can they achieve final victory.
At night, after putting Shufan and Pan'er to sleep, Jiang Qinyu opened the system shop.
After hesitating for a long time before opening the purchase page, Jiang Qinyu finally made up her mind and spent most of her points on military supplies.
She wanted to take a gamble. Since it was military supplies, there should be weapons too, right? The entrenching tool, the king of cold weapons, was just a basic item. Maybe the upgraded version would include firearms?
After purchasing two thousand sets of military supplies, Jiang Qinyu activated them all, then quickly exited the system and blocked the system notifications.
After a while, when she thought it was about time, Jiang Qinyu opened the system again and went to the system warehouse interface.
When she saw the warehouse notification display a bright red "New", her eyes lit up and she immediately went to check the new items.
Upon seeing the new military supplies appear in the system warehouse, Jiang Qinyu gasped, but at the same time felt relieved.
That's settled. As long as we give this to Lu Yanzheng, Dayuan and Xiqiang will not dare to attack the border city for at least ten years.
Although there are only three new weapons, even one of them would be enough to intimidate people with its destructive power, let alone two more.
Looking at the other military supplies piled up in the warehouse, Jiang Qinyu finally felt relieved.
The next morning, Jiang Qinyu told Chen Shi, Old Man Lu, the Seventh Prince, Village Chief Li, and others about her trip to the border town.
"Auntie, don't go, it's dangerous there." Upon hearing this, Shu Fan immediately hugged Jiang Qinyu's leg and looked at her worriedly.
Pan'er ran over and hugged her other leg, "Auntie, Pan'er is scared, Auntie, please stay with Pan'er, okay?"
They were suddenly sent back from the border town, thinking they could stay with their aunt forever, but then their aunt was leaving again. As two children who lacked a sense of security, they were both very confused.
Jiang Qinyu patted their heads and said, "You two stay home and wait for your aunt. I have some things I want to tell your uncle in person. I'll come back after I deliver the message."
She was just going to deliver some weapons and leave a few basic gunpowder weapon blueprints for the ordnance bureau there; she would be back soon.
"Why should Madam Lu take such a risk?" the Seventh Prince suddenly said. "If there is any news, Madam can give it to me, and I will pass it on to General Lu."
Jiang Qinyu paused upon hearing this, then looked at him gratefully, "Thank you, Seventh Prince, but only I can do this. Besides, Your Highness's safety is of utmost importance. It is absolutely impossible to take any risks."
If something happens to the Seventh Prince, the entire Dingshui Village will be doomed. Moreover, how could she possibly hand over such important weapons and blueprints to him?
Seeing that she disagreed, the Seventh Prince pondered for a moment, then said, "Then I will accompany you, Madam!"
"Seventh Prince..." Jiang Qinyu wanted to persuade him not to go, but he interrupted her.
The Seventh Prince waved his hand and said, "Madam, there is no need to say more. At this critical moment of life and death, I am not inferior to a mere woman like you."
Ping An was extremely anxious, but he couldn't object because he knew His Highness's temper.
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Jiang Qinyu had no choice but to nod.
Just as Jiang Qinyu and the Seventh Prince were riding fast horses towards the border town, on the city wall, Lu Yanzheng ripped an arrow from his left arm.
"General! You must quickly find a medic to bandage him!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
