was free to raid their nest.Indeed, in the middle of the canyon was an isolated basin with a small village, about twenty-three thatched houses.Ripples saw several women washing clothes by a spring, th...The whirlwind revealed the sharp claws hidden under its fleshy pads, tearing the note to shreds. Then it roared at the prince and leaped off the bed, jumping out the window and disappearing into the darkness.

The prince looked at the scraps of paper on the bed and had a new understanding of the little black cat's intelligence. It not only delivered messages but also took care of destroying the notes. After finishing, it walked away by itself.

The prince stood by the window for a long time before returning to his bed to rest. He decided to leave the rest for later, to be dealt with after daybreak.

Feng returned to Lianri's room in the Shangshu Mansion before dawn. Seeing his master meditating, he did not disturb her but lay beside her, beginning to close his eyes and cultivate.

After finishing his daily practice of the ripple technique, which revolved around a full cycle, he saw the whirlwind. He patted its fuzzy head and asked with a smile:

“How's the whirlwind going”

The note has been given to the Crown Prince. Whether he will bring Lin Yaizu to the battlefield is his decision to make.

"No hurry."

Ripple said calmly.

It's a good deal to take Lin Yaozu to the battlefield, that way the prince can repay his life-saving grace.

That day, Lian Yi and Lin Ya Zu were accompanying Madam Lin for dinner when Lord Lin returned with a heavy heart.

"Husband, why are you home so late today"

Mrs. Lin immediately stood up and went to greet him.

Lien and Lin Ya zu also stood up, bowing to Lin Shangshu. Lien even thoughtfully asked the maidservant to serve the dishes again.

"Don't worry about me, you all eat dinner first. I have something to attend to in the study beforehand. Ya Zou, come to the study after you finish your meal."

Lin Shangshu said to his son.

"Yes, Father."

Lin Yanzou immediately replied.

Lian Yi's lips curled into a smile after hearing this. It seemed like things were going smoothly.

After dinner, Lian Yi accompanied Madam Lin for a cup of tea before returning to her own courtyard. After all, three children were waiting for her.

That night, Lin Yaizu did not return to his room to rest. Lianyi thought he had gone to another concubine's courtyard and did not wait for him deliberately. After watching the children fall asleep, she began to meditate and absorb spiritual energy again.

The next morning, after the ripples got up and saw the maids and wet nurses taking care of the three children as they ate breakfast, she slowly drank a bowl of bird's nest porridge and then Lin Yaizu, with a sullen face and dark circles under his eyes, arrived.

"My husband, would you like to have breakfast I'll tell the maid to prepare a fresh one for you."

With a smile, Lian Yi stood up.

"No need, Ripples. You sit down, I have something to tell you."

Lin Yaizu waved his hand, then sat down by himself. After sitting down, he rubbed his temples.

"Okay, you said so."

Lian Ri sat beside Lin Yaozou and silently watched him, waiting for him to speak.

"Ripples, this time I might have to go on campaign with the crown prince."

"What"

Ripples immediately adjusted her expression, putting on a look of astonished surprise.

"Husband, you mustn't fool me. Even if I don't understand court affairs, my father told me that your father-in-law never takes sides in the court. Besides, you are only a minor official, how could..."

Lin Yaizu was also full of helplessness and frustration at this time. He only held a vacant position in the Ministry of War, a small clerk, still an eighth-rank official. He didn't even have the right to deploy troops.

But this time, the crown prince sought out his father and mentioned wanting him to accompany him. What could he possibly do about it

"Father only learned about it yesterday, too. He called me to his study last night because of this. He said it's very likely that he got me into this."

After all, he was the Minister of War. With the Crown Prince going on a campaign, how this battle would be fought and how the Ministry of War would cooperate were matters that required careful consideration. To ensure the Ministry's active cooperation, I became a pawn in the hands of the Crown Prince.

Liàn Yī, after hearing Lín Yào Zǔ's explanation, took out her handkerchief and started wiping her tears. However, she didn't cry loudly, she just silently shed tears, then choked back a sob and asked:

"My husband, couldn't someone else go instead"

"If it could be someone else, my father wouldn't be so worried."

"Does your mother-in-law know about this"

"Your father would say to her, 'You've been working hard lately. Help me prepare things for my trip.'"

Lin Yaizu finished speaking and handed a list to Lianyi.

"This is the list my father helped me organize last night. It's written with everything I need to bring for my expedition. Could you please prepare them in advance for me"

Okay, I'll get started on that.

Ripple wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, then took the list in her other hand. Looking at the densely packed writing on it, she knew that this time, Master Lin had put his heart into it. The things he prepared were all useful and could save lives at critical moments.

I still have to go to court today. I estimate that the list of personnel accompanying the prince on his campaign will be released today. I'll go change clothes first.

Lin Yaizu said.

The ripples could only nod, then turned their head and took the list with Mei Zhi to see Madam Lin.

At this moment, Madam Lin also learned from her husband that her son was going to join the prince's expedition. She immediately paled, slumped into a chair and began to gasp for breath. Seeing this, Minister Lin hurried over, gently patted his wife's back and comforted her:

"My lady, don't worry, the Crown Prince said he will take care of Yaozu."

"Husband, can't you just not go I only have this one son. The battlefield is a dangerous place, with swords and spears flying everywhere. If anything were to happen to him, how could I live"

Mrs. Lin also began to cry and wail bitterly.

"Madam, the imperial order must not be disobeyed."

What else could Lin Shangshu say If he didn't let his son accompany him this time, it would mean standing against the prince's side. In the future, once the prince ascends the throne, he will definitely make things difficult for him.

"My wife, you have to think about An'an, Ning'ning, and Beibei. At least our Lin family has descendants. If something were to happen, it would be his life." Let me know if you need anything else translated!

"If this works out, our descendants will have a secure future. You can't always think negatively, you should also think positively. For the sake of the Lin family's future, it's worth taking a gamble."

Lin Shangshu had been on the battlefield and knew this war was inevitable. And his own son had apparently become a pawn on the chessboard. Then, he must play the role of the pawn to its fullest extent and strive for benefits for his family.

It seems that Lin Shangshu, this head of the household, is still quite competent.

Mrs. Lin naturally knew what her husband meant, but knowing was one thing and accepting another. She also hoped that her son could make a name for himself and support the family, but war was inherently dangerous.

At least there are three grandchildren to prop her up, preventing Madam Lin's mood from becoming too dismal. If her daughter-in-law hadn't given birth to a legitimate grandson for the Lin family, she would have relinquished her title as a Third Rank誥命夫人 without hesitation and wouldn't allow her son to go to war.

Under Lin Shangshu's appeasement, Madam Lin's emotions finally calmed down a little, and then she saw Lian Yi come to see her with red eyes.

Two women, both mothers, were together and spent half the time wiping away tears.

As the atmosphere was just right, she dove straight into preparing supplies for her husband's trip.

After five days of intense preparations, the prince assembled his troops, bade farewell to the emperor, and set off from the imperial city in a grand procession.

The grain had set out three days ahead, and before reaching the border, the prince would still need to rendezvous with two other contingents of troops, then march directly to Fengyu Border City, where the conflict was most severe.pared no effort in planning for your son's future. It is a great blessing to be your son. I will now take care of the rest myself.""Your mother believes in your abilities. Go for it, and if anything g...