Du Man did not dare to delay. After receiving the token, she hurriedly left in a rush.
Yang Ruxin imdiately wrote Gu Qingheng another letter, sending it off with Heihei, while also having him deliver the pocket watch. Yet, she still felt uneasy, not knowing what else she could do.
At this mont, she lanted once more about how small her relationship network still was, how few people she could rely on. When critical monts ca, certain key areas still remained unreachable.
She sighed again, wondering when she would be able to expand her network to cover all of Daxuan, to the point where she could instantly obtain any news she desired.
However, there was one idea she had to bring onto the agenda: sending the young children at ho to Gu Qingheng’s Shadow Guard base for training, just like Lin Xiwang. Otherwise, their future would serve little purpose.
Even though so parents were reluctant to let go of their children, they all understood that only by honing strong skills could they be valued by the main family in the future.
Du Chengxiu even proactively suggested sending Du Qing for training as well.
Yang Ruxin did not refuse. After all, once trained and their abilities improved, they wouldn’t be bullied anymore.
Thus, after Lin Xiwang was sent off, four others—Shanzi, Ge Dan, Chun Cao, and Du Qing—were also sent away.
Once they entered the base, they would have to wait at least three years before gaining the chance for an evaluation. Only those who passed the evaluation could leave.
Dong Wenming stayed at the Yang Family ho for two days before departing. After all, his wife had just beco pregnant, and no one else could take care of her. He also managed to persuade Dong Xun to leave as well.
Originally, Dong Xun had been planning to stay and teach the children how to write, but that plan fell apart.
The old man didn’t say anything outright, but deep down, he still longed for a grandchild. So this ti, his son’s persistent urging gave him an excuse to go back.
On this matter, Yang Ruxin and Dong Wenxiu had no objections.
Gu Qingheng’s letter arrived by noon the next day, saying he would be keeping an eye on the ng Family, and advising her not to act rashly—for he would take care of everything.
Yang Ruxin sighed. That man’s advice had co too late; she had already acted.
The letter also ntioned that Peng Jing had been abducted and taken to the Yuan Country Royal Court. Upon learning of this, the Emperor ordered a northern expedition, declaring that the descendant of such a distinguished contributor must be rescued...
Another matter was that the Crown Prince had returned to the capital, appointing Gu Qingheng as the Great General responsible for leading the northern campaign.
Yang Ruxin’s unease deepened further, but she was powerless. All she could do was write him back, reminding him to stay safe.
The family, upon hearing that the war was continuing, felt heavy-hearted. But regardless, life had to go on.
Soon, the eighth month arrived. The Mid-Autumn Festival, highly valued by the people and also known as the Reunion Festival, approached.
Sadly, this year’s Reunion Festival was not truly a reunion, as Gu Qingheng and Gu Yao did not return.
"I wonder if they can even have reunion cakes," sighed Feng Family and Dong Wenxiu simultaneously.
"Don’t worry," Yang Ruxin reassured everyone, "The army over there has skilled chefs. As long as there’s no shortage of food, they’ll definitely make mooncakes. We just need to keep spirits high so they can feel at ease out there. Isn’t that right?"
"Got it." The two won had no choice but to perk up.
Last year, the family’s circumstances didn’t allow for such things, so this year, Yang Ruxin spent three days ahead of ti imrsed in the kitchen. She worked with the chef to make mooncakes with various fillings—at, vegetarian, egg yolk. Even the simple oven she had crafted from tin ca into good use. From morning till night, the courtyard was filled with delicious aromas, making everyone, despite finishing their als, feel as though they were hungry all over again...
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