This war came unexpectedly. Mu Tong had obviously received the news and knew a lot about this side, so he chose the time when the training was in full swing and took the opportunity to collude with Jiaozhi and attack them by surprise.
When Xiao Heng and Su Rong received the news, they immediately gathered the troops and prepared to set off.
This war has been delayed for a long time. If you count carefully, it has been many years. Now, there is really no way to escape it. They have already made preparations. Now it is just coming faster than they expected. For them, it is all expected.
Xiao Heng was just a little worried about Su Yao, so he asked her to take good care of herself.
When talking about this, his expression was always a little heavy.
Su Yao couldn't help laughing: "What should I worry about? I'm in the Governor's Mansion and I won't go out for no reason. Your Highness doesn't need to worry about me, just take care of yourself."
She was never someone who couldn't protect herself.
Xiao Heng also knew this truth, but people are like this, it is inevitable that they will be confused due to concern. He looked at her in silence for a while, then shook her hand tightly.
Su Rong watched from the side for a while, and when she saw Xiao Heng holding her hand, she couldn't bear it anymore. She coughed a few times and signaled him not to go too far.
Su Yao was somewhat amused and turned to look at Su Rong, admonishing him: "Brother, you must also be careful. The war is important, but you must also take care of yourself. Don't be reckless. Your sister-in-law is still waiting for you at home! And there are also grandmother and elder sister. Even for our sake, you must be cautious."
Such nagging was undoubtedly a happy trouble. Su Rong's complexion was indeed much better. He felt that his sister still had a conscience and still cared about her brother, so he hummed and said, "I am an adult now. You don't have to worry about these things. Just take good care of yourself in the Governor's Mansion. Qingkun, Ruan Xiaojiu and the others will all stay, as will Uncle Jian and the others. If there is anything, you can tell them to do it. When I come back, we will go back to the capital together."
Su Yao pursed her lips and agreed. She watched Xiao Heng and Su Rong leave. She stood there for a long time before putting her hand down and exhaling very lightly.
In order to reassure them, of course everything has to be said lightly, but in reality, how can we really be indifferent and not worry at all
Her heart was beating fast. For a moment, she didn't know whether she was too nervous or too worried, but she couldn't help shivering. Then she ran a few steps to the gate of the courtyard, looking at the backs of Xiao Heng and Su Rong, and didn't come back to her senses for a long time.
It was only when Yan Cao called her cautiously from behind that she came to her senses. She turned around and saw the yard full of children. She slowly suppressed the uneasiness and worry in her heart, smiled at them, walked forward a few steps, and comforted the children.
Xiao Heng didn't feel it when he and Su Rong were around, but as soon as he left, she felt that time seemed to pass especially slowly. Su Yao went to see the children every day. When the little girls first came, they were all pale and thin, and many of them had various wounds. Now they are almost healed, wearing flowered clothes, and each of them has started to gain weight on their face. They play with Madam Yuan with a smile on their faces.
Su Yao also accompanied them. When the weaving field was almost ready, Madam Liao came to bring her a letter and said, "The Ji family wants to let these children go."
The location of the weaving yard had been chosen long ago, in a residence in the south of the city. The row of houses were connected to make a large weaving yard, with the front as a storefront and the back as a place for the children to live. Su Yao had heard from Madam Yuan that now that it had been built, it would be better for the children to move in sooner rather than later. After all, living in the Governor's Mansion was not a long-term solution, and it was not convenient for the Governor's Mansion to take in these children.
She nodded quickly and said, "I'll ask my staff to prepare. In addition, we need them to come up with a plan. The children are too young. Although we can arrange for the older ones to take care of the younger ones, there will always be times when we can't take care of them all. Let the female workers we recruit take care of them. We won't charge the female workers tuition, so we can just let them help take care of the children."
Children this young will always have minor illnesses or bumps and bruises, so it’s more reassuring when they are taken care of by adults.
Madam Liao agreed immediately. She really wanted to do a good job of this matter, so she said, "I have explained these things again and again. I believe they know what they are doing. I have also sent a steward from the mansion there. Please rest assured, County Lady."
The Governor's Office has specially sent a manager, so you can imagine how much importance it attaches. Even if there are some people who are not afraid of death, they must carefully consider their abilities.
Su Yao felt relieved and bowed to Mrs. Liao.
Madam Liao quickly dodged and said, "My Lady, this is too much for me. I like these children very much, too. My Lady, please don't be polite to me."
Su Yao pursed his lips and asked softly, "Have you received any news from the front these days?"
Although if there was any news, she should have received it, but for some reason, Su Yao just couldn't remain calm as before.
Mrs. Liao also sympathized with her feelings and shook her head: "Don't worry too much, County Lady. No news now may be the best news."
Su Yao nodded randomly. That was what she said and that was how she comforted herself, but she was really uneasy. Even Madam Yuan and Yan Cao noticed her abnormality and came to persuade her to be at ease.
It was not until half a month later, when Su Yao was listening to Madam Yuan talking about the current situation of the children, that he suddenly heard that Xiao Heng encountered Mu Tong's rebels in Chuxiong Mansion and was shot by the rebels and was seriously injured.
The voice of the person who came to report the news was shaking, and Su Yao's head buzzed when he heard it. He couldn't remember anything for a moment. He shuddered and looked at the person without saying a word.
Madam Yuan was also startled and started coughing violently. She asked anxiously, "How is this possible? Is your information accurate? How could His Highness be shot by Liu Liu?"
With Xiao Heng's status and position, it was impossible for him to charge into battle, so how could he be shot by an arrow?
But the soldier who delivered the message shook his head hastily: "The news is absolutely true. Now the news has been reported to the Governor's Mansion. I dare not lie!"
Madam Yuan went to see Su Yao worriedly, and advised her with a pale face: "Yaoyao, don't worry, things may not be as bad as we think. We are so far away, and their information may not be accurate. Besides, maybe, maybe His Highness's injury has improved by now?!"
Su Yao did not panic. Instead, her mind was surprisingly clear at this moment.