The Lu Mansion lit the lamps all night long, and the house was busy all night.
When Lu Chaochao was taken out of bed by his mother, Lu Zhengyue and Aning were already dressed and waiting outside the door.
Yun Niang's eyes were red and swollen. She hugged Chao Chao and whispered, "Your second brother is leaving for the border. Get up and see her off."
Chaochao has a good relationship with her brothers. If Yun Niang doesn’t call her, Chaochao might cry when she wakes up.
Lu Chaochao slept late last night and couldn't even keep his eyelids open at the moment.
Hearing the second brother starting his journey, he suddenly woke up.
“Yushu Yushu, please put some clothes on me quickly. The second brother will leave later.” Lu Chaochao shouted immediately, his voice still a little confused.
Yun Niang immediately put a big cloak on her and carried her out tightly.
There were already many people standing outside the gate of Lu Mansion.
The two elders of the Wen family, the Zhenguo Duke and his wife, and the Xu family of my grandfather came to see him off one after another.
The Wen family's father and mother held An Ning's hand and burst into tears. The border was bitterly cold and war-torn all year round. How could parents not be worried.
Although the Wen family's official position is not high, their daughter has been pampered for many years and has never suffered any hardship.
"Mom, don't worry. My daughter is staying in the general's mansion, with soldiers and maids, and she is living a good life. My daughter is here to enjoy her happiness." Aning comforted her parents with a smile, her eyes red with reluctance.
The two elders of the Wen family lowered their heads to wipe away their tears. Everyone knows how painful the border crossing is.
“It’s just that a daughter cannot serve her parents and fulfill her filial piety in front of her parents. I also ask for their forgiveness.” Aning knelt in front of her parents and kowtowed heavily.
"Father, mother, Zhengyue can't forgive you. When I return in triumph, I will come to my father and mother to apologize." Lu Zhengyue was wearing a suit of armor and kowtowed to his parents-in-law.
"Get up, get up, you are protecting our family and the country. How can I blame you? Without you and the soldiers fighting for their lives on the front line, how could we have a peaceful life." Mr. Wen was extremely satisfied with his son-in-law. Where can I find any words to complain?
When Lu Chaochao came, there was already a group of people crying outside the door.
Zhen Guohou has been fighting on the battlefield all his life. Every time Lu Zhengyue returns to Beijing, he will deliberately bring up some points for discussion. In his words, Lu Zhengyue was a born soldier.
He was born to be a general, to protect his family and country.
Originally, I just mentioned Rong Che's stepson to give Rong Che some face, but now, I really like him.
Che'er married so well.
Yun Niang hugged Chao Chao and handed it to Lu Zhengyue.
"Second brother, can you make a wish for me?" Lu Chaochao said softly, holding his second brother's neck.
Lu Zhengyue’s heart skipped a beat.
But he didn't show anything on his face. Even though he knew the difficulty, he couldn't retreat.
Behind him were thousands of people.
As soon as he lowered his head, he saw his sister's pitiful and pleading eyes. Lu Zhengyue pinched a flower from the ground and said, "May the mountains and rivers be eternal and the world be peaceful." His tone was full of sincerity.
If my sister has a spirit, she will protect the people's peace and there will be no more wars.
Whether it is the world of gods or the mortal world, those who suffer are all common people.
Lu Chaochao was slightly startled.
"Second brother, let the military officers practice the cultivation techniques that were circulated in the Southern Kingdom last time. Even if you can't enter the cultivation path, the breath method can strengthen your body." Lu Chaochao whispered on the shoulder of his second brother. .
Lu Zhengyue nodded immediately: "Okay." He always believed in Chaochao's words.
The little girl's eyes were hot. The second brother handed her to Dengzhi, helped Aning onto the carriage, and got on the horse.
“Mom, my son is leaving.”
Xu Shiyun's tears fell from her eyes and she watched him walk away from a distance, unwilling to retract her eyes.
His mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles, let alone going to the battlefield. How can Xu Shiyun feel at ease?
When everyone returned to the inner courtyard, it was already bright.
Yun Niang has already asked people to pass on the food.
Lu Chaochao generously tore off a chicken leg, looked left and right, and when he saw no one was paying attention, he secretly hid it in the space.
After eating a few mouthfuls, he jumped off the chair and said, "Mother, Chao Chao is full."
He ran to the door of Shanshanyuan in a hurry.
Shanshan was sitting cross-legged on the bed, licking her toes and gnawing at her feet. “Here, let’s eat for you…” Lu Chaochao handed the chicken leg to Shanshan.
Shanshan’s big eyes were so wide that they met each other. He pointed to himself in disbelief: “Nest?”
Seeing his sister nodding, the little guy let out a yelp.
He picked up the chicken legs with both hands and took a big bite.
The chicken leg suffered some skin injuries, but Shanshan was particularly satisfied.
“Good deeds are well done.”
Shanshan’s face was confused. Is my sister stupid? ? ?
He had no idea what happened last night.
Last night, I slept very well.
Even though he was not with his sister, his ears seemed to be clear. It was rare for him to sleep well.
“Shanshan, are the chicken legs delicious? Sister is here to help you, you know?” Lu Chaochao chuckled.
“You got a lot of gifts during the full moon wine and the 100-day banquet, right?”
Lu Chaochao rubbed her fingers: "Sister, I'm a little tight lately." Her five chubby little fingers were pressed together.
"Sister, the money is of great use, and I will pay it back to you in the future. I am not that old guy who waits to borrow money without paying it back..."
Shanshan suddenly felt that the chicken drumstick in his mouth no longer tasted good.
He really wants to give it back!
He knew that his sister’s chicken drumsticks were not so delicious!
"You are still young now, and my sister will keep it for you. She will be your wife in the future."
"You have no objection, Shanshan?" She tilted her head and looked at him faintly.
Lu Chaochao stepped on the stool and walked to the cabinet, picked up Shanshan's little treasury, stood in front of the bed and looked around.
He then stepped forward and took off the gold bracelet from Shanshan's arm.
Shanshan’s little face turned red from suppressing it, and her chubby snow-white fingers tightly grasped the gold bracelet.
He held the chicken drumstick in his mouth and held it tightly with both hands, refusing to let go.
Lu Chaochao thought for a while, then moved his cheek closer...
Placing a firm kiss on Shanshan’s snow-white cheek.
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Shan Shan loosened his hands, raised his hands to cover his face, and looked at her in shock and confusion.
Lu Chaochao put the bracelet into his pocket.
"Shanshan, have a good rest, my sister is going out to do big things." After saying that, he took Shanshan's money box and walked to the main courtyard.
"Mother, mother, mother..." Yun Niang heard Lu Chaochao's voice before she entered the door.
Dengzhi heard the sound and ordered someone to serve tea.
What is surprising is that the little princess was sweating profusely while running, but she did not use any tea, which is rare.
“Mom, I want to build a girls’ school!” Lu Chaochao’s voice was loud, and Denzhi froze in shock.
“Some time ago, many ministers donated a lot of money, and I want to allocate part of it to build a girls’ school!”
Lu Chaochao's eyes were brighter than ever.
“Common people have a hard time going to school, but women have a hard time surviving.”
“I want to do something for them!”
“A human life is like a piece of grass, and a woman’s life is worse than a piece of grass.”
“Chaochao wants to give women all over the world a chance.”
Xu Shiyun looked at the little girl's bright eyes, and she suddenly felt that Chaochao had grown up.
“Chachao, it’s a good thing that you want to build a women’s school.”
“But if we want to donate money, the people who oppose it must be the courtiers, civil and military officials.” Yun Niang held her handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from her brow. (End of chapter)