Chapter 499.3: Seizing the Opportunity, Journey to the Northwest
Jing Wan understood. Although standing from the current West Xiongnu Daxian Wang’s perspective, he was quite innocent, still having yet to do anything, but as long as he was a dangerous existence, then he must be eliminated. As for his ‘innocence’, heh, that was just Qi Yuan’s Jin Qinwang having the first move.
Although this matter still hasn’t been finalized, in Jing Wan’s eyes, the possibility of Le Cheng Emperor not agreeing was very low. Thus, she just began preparing things in advance. She’d looked over quite a few travel notes regarding the northwest. Towards the culture and customs there, as well as the climate conditions at present, she still had somewhat of an understanding. Even if she didn’t understand, it was also fine. In any case, Jin Qinwang Manor didn’t lack professionals in this area. Since it was different from the trip to Jiangnan, all the extravagant and delicate things were all abandoned. Even the clothes also needed to be simple, easy to move around in. Moreover, since it was the battlefield, perhaps can bring some more medicine along, especially medicine for external wounds.
As for the people accompanying along, it also can’t be that many. Right now serving by her side, there was probably just Hei Mei alone, and adding on Gong mama, it should be enough. After all, even if someone that was a grade nine handicap at life, when forced, actually still able to become an elite.
Because not knowing they were going out, when the servants heard Jing Wan’s instructions, they were all somewhat confused, but the master’s words, they just needed to obey.
Sure enough, in less than two days, Le Cheng Emperor’s decree came down.
And the personnels assigned to Li Hong Yuan, compared to that time when going to Jiangnan, all weren’t that extravagant, all more simple, and in terms of military strength, they were further a level higher.
The things Jing Wan ordered weren’t kept a secret either, some things, even needing to purchase. And from this, one for the most part can make out some things. It was obvious, this time was different from last time when going to Jiangnan, completely not planning on secretly following, only letting others know at the very end. This time, it can be said to be very overt.
Jin Qinwang was going to take Jin Wangfei?
Quite a few people were all in disbelief. Never mind going to Jiangnan last year, the northwest was burning in the flames of war for days on end, taking womenfolk? What kind of joke is this?
Le Cheng Emperor also very quickly learned of this matter, but he didn’t say anything. Moreover, even if he were to block, afraid it would still be in vain. Since that son of his already let others know, then it already very much proved his stance. The two of them right now, at the very least, still maintained a surface relationship. If he were to stop him, don’t know whether or not that son will directly go against him. Moreover, in Le Cheng Emperor’s eyes, there will always need to be someone by his son’s side to take care of him. If switched with some other woman, perhaps he will even get pinned with ‘overly indulging in debauchery’. In other areas it didn’t matter, but the battlefield absolutely won’t do. However, if taking his wangfei, then the nature of it wasn’t the same.
Just, while Le Cheng Emperor didn’t have any reaction, the Luo family’s reaction was just a bit big. Jiangnan, that kind of place, they naturally raised both hands in approval, but what kind of situation was the northwest in currently, was that a place a woman can easily set foot in? Even if Jin Qinwang can’t possibly go onto the battlefield for real, let alone Jin Wangfei, but with two countries engaging in war, both sides will all have many spies sent out, and there might exist spies that were already hidden. She, a qin-wangfei, appearing, wasn’t that just becoming a target for those people? That’s why, they won’t agree, absolutely won’t agree.
Luo Old Madam and Zhang-shi were the first that couldn’t sit still, directly heading to Jin Qinwang Manor to see Jing Wan.
Zhang-shi was just a classic water fountain. Although she hasn’t been melancholic in a very long time already, but this while, her eyes were just like the floodgates collapsing.
Speaking of which, on normal days, Luo Old Madam hated Zhang-shi being like this the most, but this time, she felt that her tears weren’t completely without use. As such, while Jing Wan tried to console Zhang-shi, Luo Old Madam just quietly sat to the side.
Zhang-shi was unable to be coaxed no matter what, and Jing Wan in the end was also too lazy to continue saying anything, directly looking towards Luo Old Madam, “Grandmother, this time, regardless of what is said, I will still go. That’s why, asking grandmother to please grant, and forgive this granddaughter for being unfilial.”
Luo Old Madam frowned. Jing Wan was singlehandedly raised by her, so what she was like, Luo Old Madam couldn’t be more clear. Some things, once decided, then it was impossible to change, “Wan Wan, have you really decided already?”
“Yes, grandmother.”
“Since that’s the case, I won’t convince you anymore, and the reason why you must go, I also won’t ask. Just, you must frequently send letters back, letting us know that you are safe.” Luo Old Madam ultimately was sensible, knowing that she won’t be able to convince, thus didn’t say anything harsh either. Some words, although inherently were good, for the sake of letting the person stay, but once said, it will still be very hurtful.
“Yes, grandmother, I will.” Jing Wan lightly smiled.
“Mother……….” Zhang-shi blanked. This was different from what they agreed on. Wasn’t it, no matter what, all need to let Wan Wan stay?
“Enough, stop crying, crying all day long, do you not find it inauspicious?” Luo Old Madam bluntly said.
Zhang-shi choked. Don’t assume that she couldn’t tell previously, you clearly quite approved of her crying. It hasn’t even been that long, yet already changing face? Zhang-shi felt terribly wronged, but since Luo Old Madam forbid her from crying, Zhang-shi didn’t dare to continue crying. Just, she’d cried for too long and too violently that for the time being, she was unable to restrain it completely, sniffling and sobbing. She herself felt terribly uncomfortable, and others also felt quite uncomfortable watching her.
Jing Wan called over a servant girl, letting her take Zhang-shi to wash her face and wipe her eyes, else if it stays like this for too long, her eyes afraid will be very unwell.
Since no longer trying to convince, Luo Old Madam just carefully warned of some things to pay attention to. Even though most of it, Jing Wan already knew, but knowing this was her grandmother’s love for her, she earnestly listened the whole time, expressing that she will pay attention at all times.
Afterwards, Li Hong Yuan also came over. It was obvious, Luo Old Madam this while won’t give him a good face. It goes without saying that if not for him, how could her granddaughter possibly go to the northwest. That’s why, the source of the problem was still on Jin Qinwang. However, due to status, and also taking Jing Wan into consideration, Luo Old Madam was just somewhat cold in attitude, her words still very respectful.
Li Hong Yuan was very clear what kind of treatment he will receive coming over, but he figured that Luo Old Madam in the end will have something to say to him, and similarly because knowing that the other party was completely considering for Jing Wan, even if receiving a cold treatment, it also didn’t matter. And whatever Luo Old Madam said, he also obediently listened, being an ordinary grandson-in-law for once.
Even though Luo Old Madam was still worried for Jing Wan’s future, but at present, towards Li Hong Yuan, this grandson-in-law, she was very satisfied. Although with her other granddaughters, she didn’t have that deep of an affection like with Jing Wan, but it wasn’t that she didn’t care either. Speaking of which, even if adding all her other grandson-in-laws together, they still can’t compare with this one, no matter which aspect.
In reality, for the grandson-in-law or son-in-law, setting aside benefit and interest, the satisfactory level of the wife’s family was actually inversely proportional to the other party’s status. The higher the status, the more displeased they were usually. After all, because of having a high status, for many things, they all won’t have any misgivings, so might not be good to their family’s daughter. But if too low, then when doing certain things, they will always have misgivings.
But, what Li Hong Yuan has done for Jing Wan, sometimes, as the Luo family, they would all feel a bit ashamed.
After sending away Luo Old Madam, Jing Wan because of Li Hong Yuan’s exceptionally good attitude, affectionately cuddled with him for a while.
That’s why, who said Jin Qinwang was ‘sullen’, perhaps it was also intentional.
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