farmer's wife

Chapter 203 Knowing the Battle Situation
"Don't worry, let me tell you slowly." Qi Tong comforted, "The report sent by the Northwest in the morning, His Majesty heard that Longyan was very happy, so he rewarded him for his merits, and our Yongyi Palace also got a copy."

"The battle is in a hurry, and the Duke only sent a message. He and Ariel are both fine, so don't worry."

Fu Yan nodded, and let go of the fingers that were stuck in the flesh.As long as Xiao Lie is safe and sound, the tight string in her heart can be loosened.

She stayed in the mansion all the time because she hoped that as soon as news came back from the battlefield, she would know in time. Sure enough, Qi Tong never let her down.

Qi Tong continued:

"This is a coincidence. According to the news, the army arrived at the frontier not long after they found that the Beirong people burned, killed and looted two cities but did not occupy them in large numbers."

"Why is this?"

"Bei Rong was assembled by various tribes to send troops. After the cold winter, everything recovered, and some small tribes returned to the grassland with the supplies they plundered this time. The rest are a few big tribes, the leaders The leader of the Guluhun clan suddenly fell ill, and in order to inherit the position of the next leader, the sons who were guarding our border town all rushed back to the grassland."

"Therefore, the border town was empty, leaving only a small number of troops. When this happened, Guluhun's tribe had no intention of going south to attack us. However, other tribes refused to retreat, but they did not have as strong force as Guluhun's tribe. Can't rule the rest of the tribe."

"During the stalemate, the Beirong people who stayed inside and outside the pass were emboldened by the looted goods this time. They actually wanted to ask for a ransom on the condition of returning these two border cities. Our Majesty naturally would not agree. Back then Let's beat them honestly, now that our Li Dynasty is more powerful, how can we be afraid of their Beirong little thieves."

Speaking of this, Qi Tong looked proud, "After the Duke rejected the Beirong envoy, he organized troops to attack the two occupied cities overnight, and he managed to take them down in one fell swoop and shut the Beibei army out!"

"No, His Majesty received the good news of the victory ahead, and immediately rewarded our family. The empress also rewarded it, that is, the white jade Guanyin. In the past, I even begged to see the emperor's wife very much. Ah Yan, come here, I'll show you!" Qi Tong said happily, pulling Fu Yan to get up.

"We won't be in a hurry to watch the imperial gifts later." Fu Yan pulled Qi Tong back and asked, "Princess, when will Brother Alie and the others be able to return to the imperial court?"

Qi Tong looked at Fu Yan's expectant gaze, patted the back of her hand lightly, and explained patiently: "Now we just keep Bei Rong out of the pass and take back the lost city. According to His Majesty's thoughts, since we have let the country The Lord leads the troops to the northwest, and this time, he definitely wants to make the Bei Rong learn the lesson, and dare not do it again for decades."

"The Beirong people are good at riding and shooting, and they are not helpless. Therefore, this battle may have to continue for a while, until they are frightened and counseled, and they retreat back to the depths of the grassland obediently." .”

"Then don't we have to wait for a few years?" Fu Yan was disappointed because what she thought was too simple just now, the war could not end so easily.

Qi Tong looked at her tolerantly and relievedly, and silently acquiesced.

One day before Xiao Lie came back safely, Fu Yan couldn't rest assured.

**
After receiving the news from the frontier fortress, Fu Yan began to think about moving out.

The war will continue for a few more years, the Xiao family and his party stay in the mansion of Yongyi for a day, and follow the rules of the mansion of Yongyi to take the moon silver from the mansion.

Duke Yongyi's mansion treated them kindly, but Fu Yan didn't want to take advantage of it anymore.And from time to time, she would go out of the mansion to see the shops or call the shopkeepers of the shops to check the accounts. There are many rules for entering and leaving the mansion, and it would be more convenient to move out.

Fu Yan first shared her thoughts with the three members of the Shi family, and Granny Shi nodded repeatedly.

Even in Duke Yongyi's mansion where there are servants and servants who are well-clothed and well-fed, Grandma Shi still can't get used to it.The little maids treated her as an old woman as if she was a piece of fragile porcelain. She was stopped and snatched away as soon as she did some work, and she was not allowed to do it.Granny Shi was always awkward.

Shi Yang Shiman has no objection, as long as the family is together, they are willing to live wherever they want.

Seeing that the three members of the Shi family did not object, Fu Yan took the time to find Qi Tong and talk to her about it.

"But who doesn't have a good eye for committing crimes in front of you? Tell me, and I'll clean it up for you." Qi Tong's first reaction was that a servant had bumped into her, making Fu Yan feel uncomfortable.

"No, no. The maids are all considerate and caring, and the house is also polite to us. I don't know how many people envy us." Fu Yan raised her red lips and smiled to appease Qi Tong's anger.

"Since that's the case, you can continue to live. Is it possible that our mansion still lacks a small courtyard to live in?"

"Of course everything in the mansion is good. It's not that our family has been bothering the princess and the mansion for several months. We still have to live in Yunjing for a few more years, and I have to work on those shops, coming in and out. There are a lot of things going on, so it’s more convenient to live outside.”

Fu Yan's shop is booming, and Qi Tong has also heard about it.Recently, when Mrs. Yao's mansion came to Yongyi's mansion for a visit, she even mentioned that Fu Yan was ingenious and capable, Qi Tong and You Rongyan.

She wants to do a good job in the business of the shop, Qi Tong has no objection.If the children like it, they can do it. Why can't men do it and women can't do it!She also owns several profitable shops.Otherwise, if you sit and eat, where does the food and clothing in a mansion come from?

Qi Tong saw that Fu Yan was calm and firm and had plans, so he didn't stop her anymore.It's just that without them all of a sudden, the mansion will be empty again.She couldn't help asking: "Ah Jian will go out with you too? He still has to go to study with Tianze every day."

If they want to move out, the Xiao family will naturally go out together.

Fu Yan thought for a while, then said slowly: "I'll ask Ah Jian's wishes later. If he is willing, he can go out with us. I plan to find a small courtyard not far from the house. When I come back to see you, I will convenient."

"Hey, that's fine! If you're not busy, come back with Nuoxuo to talk with me. Tianling is not here, and Tianze also goes out of the house to study every day. If you leave again, there will be no one to talk to here. .” Qi Tong said melancholy.

"Okay, I'll come back to eat as soon as I have time. Don't be annoyed by the princess. If you want to drive me out, then I will have to wait."

"Don't rush, don't rush, our Ayan is sweet and sweet, I just want you to talk to you more." Qi Tong was amused and laughed, "You want to find a yard not far from our house, or I Shall I pick one for you?"

Fu Yan repeatedly refused.If this is a yard of Qi Tong's for nothing, it will be no different from continuing to live in the mansion.

(End of this chapter)