Xu Lingxiao showed approval: You and Brother Jie should go do this together.

Xu Sizhengong claimed that...

When Brother Ting saw that the adults had finished speaking, he ran to Eleven Niang with a smile: Grandma, when will Uncle Six come back? When he heard him mention Brother Jin, Eleven Niang's eyes darkened. She forced herself to reveal a soft smile.

Smile: Brother Ting misses his sixth uncle

Brother Ting nodded and said with a smile: Uncle Seven said it would be great if Uncle Six was at home, and they could go to Datong together. He said, jumping happily: Grandma, grandma, when I grow up, I will follow Uncle Six and Uncle Seven.

My uncle went to Datong.

The mother smiled and held Brother Ting in her arms: Our Brother Ting is so good.

Just as he was talking, Xu Sijie and Yingniang came over with Brother Zhuang.

Brother Zhuang looked enviously at Brother Ting in Eleven Niang's arms.

Eleven Niang smiled and waved to him.

Brother Zhuang immediately ran over. The two brothers held hands with smiles on their faces.

Xu Lingyi had already ordered Xu Sijie to follow Xu Diaozhen to Guan Mipu, and also told the two of them to send several nursing homes there, in case there would be a food robbery.

Xu Sichen said in a deep voice: "Why don't you put up a notice? Just say that because of the city's closure, rice cannot come in, and the rice shop has no rice to sell. If others know that the rice shop is closed because of this, they won't rob it. That way

Now, we don’t need to send a nursing home over there. He hesitated and said, “I’m afraid there won’t be enough manpower at home when we get home.”

No, Xu Lingyi immediately objected. This could easily cause panic. It would be better to send more people. As for the nursing home at home, I will discuss it with Mr. Bai. The father and son discussed matters at home, while the female relatives listened quietly on the side, waiting for things to happen.

After the arrangements were made, Xu Lingyi stood up and everyone followed him to the Mrs. Tai's place.

The madam was in the Buddhist hall, and when she came out, she still smelled of sandalwood.

You went to worship Buddha so early. Xu Lingyi said with a smile.

It was so messy outside that I didn’t know when the Tatars would be wiped out. The old man’s mood was not very good. The second lady supported him and he looked tired and dragged him to sit on the big kang near the window. I gave Bodhisattva more food.

A few sticks of incense, I pray to Bodhisattva to bless General Ouyang to win the victory, move his troops back to the court as soon as possible, and the world will be peaceful and peaceful.

After learning that Xuan Tongcheng had been defeated, Xu Lingyi immediately took back his wife and others.

Mother, you don’t have to worry too much. Xu Lingyi smiled and took the tea brought by the maid, and gave it to the wife with his own hands. He comforted the wife and said, there are 400,000 troops. Datong will soon receive good news. Then he changed the subject and asked Xu Sizhen to come up with the idea of ​​destroying the house.

I told Mrs. Tai that the two rice shops were closed.

The Dowager looked at Xu Sizhen lovingly and nodded slightly: This is the magnanimity of a prince. Then she glanced at the other people in the room and warned, you must remember not to compete with the people for profit, as you will recruit others.

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Xu Lingkuan and the Fifth Lady came over with Brother Shen and Brother Cheng.

After saluting the Madam, everyone said hello to each other. Looking back, the Madam was sitting there and dozing off, so everyone hurriedly stopped the conversation.

The second lady gently shook the madam: Mom, if you are tired, go back to your room and take a rest.

The madam raised her head and looked at everyone with a confused expression: "Why are you so silent?"

Xu Lingyi winked at Xu Lingkuan and said with a smile: There is something else going on in the outer courtyard, we are about to leave.

Mrs. Oh nodded, then you go and do your work. Then she asked the second lady to take out the Diamond Sutra, and we will continue copying it from yesterday.

The second lady responded with a smile, and the others stood up to leave.

Before leaving the yard, Xu Lingkuan pulled Xu Lingyi: Fourth brother, I have something to discuss with you.

Xu Lingyi thought for a moment: Let's go to the study. Xu Lingkuan nodded and followed Xu Lingyi.

Eleven Niang and Fifth Madam said a few words and then parted ways.

Mrs. Jiang supported Eleven Niang: Mother, you don’t look very good. Do you want to ask a doctor to take a look?

Ying Niang and her two children walked in front with a smile. After hearing this, she turned around and looked at Eleven Niang: Mother, are you not feeling well yet? Fourth sister-in-law is right. You should ask a doctor to take a look.

No need. I haven't slept well for two nights in a row and I'm worried about Brother Jin. How can I feel good? Eleven Niang said, I just need to rest. Then she said to Jiang, you can take care of it in the living room.

Well, if you are undecided, ask me again. Seeing that she was resolute, the two of them didn't want to say anything more. They took a rest after serving Eleven Niang. Jiang went to the hall to handle housework. Ying Niang was in the main room with her two children.

When playing in the courtyard, if Eleven Niang needs anything, you can always call her.

Eleven Niang closed her eyes and couldn't hear a sound. She was obviously very tired, but she couldn't fall asleep. All she could think about was Brother Jin.

If it really comes to that point, what kind of position will Gong Dongning assign to Brother Jin? Is it to save Brother Jin's life by letting him stay in the safe rear? Or, like King Yong, does he think this is an opportunity to let Brother Jin form the battlefield?

Charge forward to gain military honors and be granted the title of wife and daughter-in-law?

Although I have never met Gong Dongning, from Xu Lingyi's description of Gong Dongning, I am afraid that Gong Dongning is also a person who would rather return his body wrapped in horse leather. That would be bad. He will probably arrange Brother Jin to go into battle to kill the enemy.

Thinking of these, Eleven Niang can't sleep.

She simply sat up.

The waiter next to him smiled and immediately stepped forward and whispered: Madam, what do you want?

She wants her son to be safe

Eleven Niang said silently in her heart that she had never hoped that Ouyang Ming would defeat those Tatars as much as she did now.

She couldn't help but clasping her hands together and reciting "Bodhisattva's Guarantee"

With a smile full of suspicion, he said softly: Madam, what's wrong with you?

She has not been serving Eleven Niang for a long time, but it can be seen that Eleven Niang does not like to worship Buddha. At least, Eleven Niang does not set up a Buddhist hall or place a Buddhist altar in her house like other women from wealthy families.

There are shrines and the like, and when I don’t have free time, I invite my master’s wife to come to my home to give lectures or chat.

After hearing this, Eleven Niang got up from the quilt: with a smile, she went to call Hu Hu.

With a smile, he didn't dare to neglect and hurriedly called Hu Hu.

Amber, Eleven Niang said, I want to go to Ciyuan Temple to offer incense. You go and tell Mr. Bai. I’ll see if it’s convenient.

A trace of confusion flashed in Amber's eyes but she soon regained her composure, and Gong Sheng hurried to Manager Bai's place.

The atmosphere outside was a bit tense, but since it was Eleven Niang's wish, Manager Bai naturally had to try his best to overcome it.

Early the next morning, Manager Bai sent a steward from the bodyguard's office to personally accompany Eleven Niang to Ciyuan Temple.

The incense in Ciyuan Temple was very strong, and many women were muttering and knelt down on their futons. The intellectuals of Ciyuan Temple finally found an opportunity to welcome Eleven Niangs to the Main Hall.

Please keep Brother Jin safe and sound. As long as you can do it, I am willing to do it from now on. Your letter said that Shiyi Niang closed her eyes and prayed devoutly.

But things are still developing in an unsatisfactory direction.

Within a few days, battle reports came. Ouyang Ming's troops were divided into three groups, one to support Datong, one to encircle and capture Xuantong's Tatars, and one to stationed four hundred miles away from Yanjing. However, Xuantong could not encircle Datong for a long time.

They retreated steadily, losing three-tenths of their troops.

The emperor summoned Xu Lingyi into the palace.

Before noon, Eleven Niang got the news.

The Ministry of War appointed Gong Dongning as the Governor of the Right Army Governor's Mansion, and Ding Zhi as the Minister of War. Gong Dongning did not need to go to Beijing to express his gratitude, and immediately led the troops of the Right Army Governor's Mansion to station in Ganzhou. Ding Zhi went to Beijing to take up his post on the same day.

Eleven Niang stood there blankly, speechless for a long time.

Xu Lingyi came back at noon.

Amber came out.

Marquis, her voice was a little softer than usual. Madam felt uncomfortable and was lying in the inner room. Before she finished her sentence, Eleven Niang’s voice came from the inner room: Is the Marquis back?

Amber looked hesitant.

Xu Lingyi has raised the curtain and left home. I'm back.

Eleven Niang sat up and sent the maidservant beside her.

Are the people you sent still following Brother Jin? The lack of light in the tent makes her skin as white as snow, with a hint of frailty.

Xu Lingyi sat by the bed and couldn't help but hold her hand: she kept following him, and said, I have asked someone to bring them a message, asking them to pay attention to Brother Jin's safety.

If Master Pang is not on loan from the army, can he follow? Eleven Niang interrupted him and asked him to comfort her, "Don't worry about the stillbirth." He unexpectedly dragged his tone and hesitated for a moment before saying, "I have already asked someone to help Master Pang." With Huang Xiaomáo and Liu Erwu, they obtained military status. With them by their side, Brother Jin also has someone available. Do you know where Gong Dongning has arranged Brother Jin?

Xu Lingyi was silent for a long time and said in a low voice: Gong Dongning is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces after all. There are some things that I am not allowed to ask about.

Eleven Niang nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and lay down again: I'm a little tired and want to take a rest. If Mr. Hou has something to do, just call Hu Hu. He closed his eyes.

Xu Lingyi looked at her pretty face with slightly frowning brows. After a long while, he sighed deeply, stood up gently and left the inner room.

A drop of crystal tears fell from the corner of Eleven Niang's eyes.

Either they were waiting for work, or they were trying to frighten the enemy. Twenty days later, news came from Ganzhou that Gong Dongning's right army encountered a Tatar ambush near Liangzhou Wei, which was five hundred miles away from Ganzhou. The right army suffered one thousand casualties. He killed more than 500 enemies, captured more than 100 Tatars, and captured more than 300 horses.

When the news came, everyone actively ignored the casualties of the right army and focused on killing more than 500 enemies, capturing more than 100 Tatars, and seizing more than 300 horses, especially when compared with the loss of Datong. , even more precious.

The emperor frequently recruited Xu Lingyi into the palace.

Not long after, another good news came from Ganzhou.

The right army killed 3,000 enemies, captured more than 2,000 Tatars, and captured more than 1,000 horses.

Yanjing was refreshed, and Gong Dongning was the talk of the streets.
Chapter completed!