Du Man did not dare to delay. After receiving the token, she hurriedly left in a rush.
Yang Ruxin immediately 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 moment, she lamented once more about how small her relationship network still was, how few people she could rely on. When critical moments came, 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 home to Gu Qinghengâs Shadow Guard base for training, just like Lin Xiwang. Otherwise, their future would serve little purpose.
Even though some 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 wouldnât be bullied anymore.
Thus, after Lin Xiwang was sent off, four othersâShanzi, Ge Dan, Chun Cao, and Du Qingâwere 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 home for two days before departing. After all, his wife had just become 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 didnât say anything outright, but deep down, he still longed for a grandchild. So this time, his sonâs persistent urging gave him an excuse to go back.
On this matter, Yang Ruxin and Dong Wenxiu had no objections.
Gu Qinghengâs letter arrived by noon the next day, saying he would be keeping an eye on the Meng Family, and advising her not to act rashlyâfor he would take care of everything.
Yang Ruxin sighed. That manâs advice had come too late; she had already acted.
The letter also mentioned 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 Ruxinâs 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 yearâs 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.
"Donât worry," Yang Ruxin reassured everyone, "The army over there has skilled chefs. As long as thereâs no shortage of food, theyâll definitely make mooncakes. We just need to keep spirits high so they can feel at ease out there. Isnât that right?"
"Got it." The two women had no choice but to perk up.
Last year, the familyâs circumstances didnât allow for such things, so this year, Yang Ruxin spent three days ahead of time immersed in the kitchen. She worked with the chef to make mooncakes with various fillingsâmeat, vegetarian, egg yolk. Even the simple oven she had crafted from tin came into good use. From morning till night, the courtyard was filled with delicious aromas, making everyone, despite finishing their meals, feel as though they were hungry all over again...