Reborn to be married, the mistress of the Marquis's Mansion is so sweet

Lin Wan was sitting aside, her expression only changed slightly when she heard Lu Tingxu apply to go to the battlefield, but she quickly recovered.

Now seeing Lu Tingxu looking at her, she smiled at him, but saw that Lu Tingxu turned his head and ignored her, and she was stunned.

"When do we set off?" Seeing that the matter had been decided and the imperial decree had been issued, it was impossible to change it, so Xiao asked.

"We will set off in three days."

"So urgent?" Xiao said anxiously, "We haven't prepared anything yet!"

"We can't do anything. The border is in danger. The bandits have already taken over a city, and many civilians have been killed or injured. If we delay any longer, more civilians will suffer. If they reach an important city in the northwest, it will be difficult to beat them back." Lu Tingxu said.

Lu Hou nodded, "There have been some minor fights in the northwest over the years, and the Huzi have never been so fierce. This time they are coming with great force, and it will definitely be a big battle."

He is not Lu Tingxu. He has fought on the battlefield for many years and knows better the devastation that war has on people's lives.

Every day longer those Hu people stay inside the pass, they will kill more people, and countless families will be separated and broken. Therefore, the sooner we can drive the Hu people away, the more people can be saved.

This time, the war in the northwest is fierce, and it is said that the Hu people have been silent for many years, and now their troops are much stronger. This time they will go straight to the fortress.

The court has been stable for so many years, and the new generation of generals has not yet grown up. If he comes out, there will be no one else.

Fortunately, Lu Tingxu has grown up during this period and can help him. With him by their side, they can gain some experience, and Xiao can rest assured that she can stay in the mansion.

Xiao knew that once the date of the expedition was set, it could not be changed at will, so she just complained and said nothing more. She turned to discuss with Lin Wan.

"Wan'er, this expedition will take at least three to five months, or at most a year. We must prepare everything we need, especially medicinal herbs and the like."

Lin Wan nodded, "Don't worry, mother. I'll make arrangements right away. Bring all the herbs in the warehouse and search the major pharmacies in Shangjing to buy all the hemostatics and ginseng."

"Yes, yes, yes, go quickly! Bring some dry food and clothes with you too."

Lord Lu waved his hand to stop her, "Okay, don't bring too many things for now. We need to rush to the northwest as quickly as possible. You can send someone to deliver anything you need later."

After that, he said to Lin Wan and Lu Tingxu, "You two go back and discuss and pick out some light and easy-to-carry gifts."

"Yes." Lu Tingxu brought Lin Wan out.

Back in Lin Wan's yard, Lu Tingxu sat at the table drinking tea cup by cup. Lin Wan called Qinglian, Qingping and others over.

"Qinglian, I remember there are some old ginseng and tiger bones in the warehouse, pick them all up. Then go find the court doctor and ask him to urgently make some medicine for wounds and blood circulation. Anyway, just ask him what he needs on the battlefield, the court doctor must know better than me!"

"Yes."

"Qingping, go get some of the furs in the warehouse and make them into a cloak. This will be quick. Then have the embroiderers hurry up and make two pairs of knee and chest pads using double-layer cowhide."

"Yes."

After giving a bunch of instructions, and waiting until the maids had left, Lin Wan sat down to drink some water to moisten her throat.

Lu Tingxu had been sitting at the table watching her busy. Seeing this, he picked up the teapot and added another cup of tea to her empty cup.

"Thank you for your hard work, madam!"

Lin Wan smiled, "The prince really surprised me today! He actually volunteered to go to the northwest to defend the country. He really deserves to be the prince of our Yongning Marquisate!"

"Heh." Lu Tingxu laughed self-deprecatingly, "I'm just doing what I want to do. What's there to be proud of? Could it be that in your mind, I'm just a playboy?"

Lin Wan: “…”

Weren't you like that before? No matter in your last life or this life, you have always been the best among the dude boys in the capital!

Seeing her speechless expression, Lu Tingxu paused and for a moment, he forced out a cold smile: "So, you really see me like this?"

"No, that's not it." Lin Wan hurriedly explained, "I just think that the prince has changed a lot recently. Not only has he done his job well, he has also learned martial arts well. Now he has been praised by the emperor and has become a deputy general. It's really impressive."

"Hmph!" Lu Tingxu glared at her.

Lin Wan didn't understand. She didn't understand what he was thinking at all.

However, Lu Tingxu didn't want to argue with her now. It would be futile to say anything when nothing had been achieved.

On the other side, Xiao was pouring tea for Lord Lu while frowning.

"Tingxu has made a lot of progress now, and I am very pleased. But he has to go to the battlefield. I couldn't tell him to his face just now. With his ability, he is still far from it."

Lu Hou slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip. "What's the big deal? Why don't you let him go out and suffer a little? You just keep him in front of you and protect him. He still thinks he's great!"

"Besides... the northwest is where our mansion rose to prominence. As the heir of the mansion, he will have to shoulder the burden of the northwest in the future. The sooner the better. While I am still able to fight, I will take him there to familiarize himself with it. When I am gone in the future, he will not be completely in the dark."

"Pooh, pooh, pooh, what nonsense are you talking about!" Xiao glared at him fiercely.

Lord Lu laughed out loud.

However, there are some things he didn't say. He is getting older and older, and in a few years he won't be able to ride a horse and fight even if he wants to.

On the northwest border, there were many of his old subordinates and many memories of his youth. The people there trusted their mansion and him. It was impossible for him not to go back. From the moment he heard the news of the war, he had already known that this day would come.

Today, His Majesty summoned him to the palace. Actually, he did not intend to let him lead the troops directly at the beginning. Instead, he asked him who in the court could take on this important task.

So he straightened his chest and directly recommended himself to Your Majesty. Although Lian Po was old, he still had some courage.

Although he is old now, he is still as skilled as ever and is familiar with the Northwest environment. The deterrent power of the old Northwest Army members still exists. He will still not give in in this expedition.

The emperor was still struggling when the news came that Lu Tingxu had volunteered to go to war. The emperor was very pleased and decided on the matter, and also gave Lu Tingxu the position of deputy general.

As long as he wins this expedition, Lu Tingxu will be able to convince everyone in the northwest in the future. In the future, if there is any war, he will have the experience of leading troops and the ability to convince the soldiers.

However, he did not explain all this to Xiao. Xiao's health was worse than his. He just hoped that Xiao could stay in the Marquis' Mansion peacefully.

Xiao stopped Lord Lu from talking and fell silent. She was full of worries, but she couldn't say anything.

She was reluctant to let her man and son go to the battlefield, but weren't those soldiers also other people's men and sons? Whose men and sons died when the northwest city was breached!

They, the Yongning Marquisate, have enjoyed wealth and splendor, and have been paid by the emperor and loyal to him. Now that the border needs them, they naturally have to guard the border for the country.