Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife

Chapter 638: A Place in Her Heart

Cao Yin has already returned from the military camp. His complexion doesn’t look good, his face clouded, seemingly suppressing anger.

There were quite a few people in the main hall, Uncle Cao Jing, Second Uncle Cao Yuan, and Great Aunt Cao Ling, as well as several adult children of Cao Jing and Cao Yuan.

The atmosphere in the main hall was very oppressive, suffocating, Long Yue felt it as soon as she entered.

"Grandfather, what’s going on with you all?"

Long Yue’s voice was low, not knowing why, seeing them like this, her heart was filled with unease.

Cao Yin looked at Long Yue, and said, "Yue’er, there was a letter from Shengjing City just now."

Long Yue’s pupils slightly contracted, "Is it the Supreme Emperor?"

"Yes, he says now that war is imminent between Dazhou and Daliang, he wants the Cao Family to prepare to respond at any time!"

Long Yue was puzzled, "What does the Supreme Emperor mean by this? Does he think that General Gao Chi on the northern border can’t defeat Beiliang?"

North Gao, South Cao, these are the two major military families of Dazhou guarding the borders, and then there’s the Luo Family, the Chang Family, and so on.

Cao Yin: "Even your grandfather can’t say for sure, but the Emperor has always been farsighted. In everything he does, he always considers the worst-case scenario. He once said that only in this way, when faced with the real situation, can one respond calmly."

This is indeed true.

Having experienced several ups and downs in life, Long Yue has come to deeply understand this saying.

She said calmly, "So the Emperor is giving you a heads-up in advance?"

"Yes, the Supreme Emperor’s intention is for us to train well and be ready to head north at any time! The preparations here naturally include provisions and the like."

"Father, I wish to go to war!"

Cao Jing stood up and said earnestly.

"I wish to go too!"

"Me too!"

"..."

Then, Cao Yuan and Cao Ling stepped forward, all requesting to head to the northern border.

Cao Yin waved his hand, saying, "Alright, Jing’er, Yuan’er, if everyone leaves, then who will defend Xinan? Xinan over here still needs seasoned generals. Jing’er, you and Yuan’er stay here, your eldest son has yet to see the world outside, let him go with me this time."

Cao Jing’s eldest son was overjoyed and stepped forward, "Thank you, grandfather!"

"..."

The Cao Family was planning personnel distribution here, though things aren’t settled yet, it’s always right to prepare in advance, so when things happen, they won’t be caught off guard.

After they finished discussing, Long Yue suddenly said, "Grandfather, can I go too?"

Cao Yin was startled, then shook his head vigorously, "Nonsense! How can you go? That place is the border between Dazhou and Beiliang, if you’re not careful, you could lose your life there. The Emperor sent you to me to protect you, how could I let you be in danger?"

Long Yue smiled slightly, "Grandfather, if Cousin An can go, why can’t I? You’re worried that something will happen to me there, but what about Anxing? He’s the eldest grandson of the Cao Family, aren’t you worried about him?"

Cousin An is Cao Jing’s eldest son, Cao Anxing.

Bringing up Cao Anxing, Cao Yin’s face twitched, and he was speechless.

"Besides, if I stay home alone, it will be really boring, I’ll go crazy from it."

Cao Yin looked at Long Yue’s slightly haggard face, knowing she was right. If one stays at home all day with nothing to do, they would truly feel suffocated.

He said helplessly, "Alright, we’ll talk about it when the time comes!"

Although he didn’t agree, he at least conceded a little.

...

From a quiet small courtyard came the sound of "thud thud thud" of pounding medicine. At the entrance of the courtyard, clean medicinal herbs were drying, emitting a continuous fragrance.

An old man in hemp clothing suddenly appeared in this small courtyard. The pounding sound inside the room suddenly stopped.

Then, the door opened, a woman rushed out nervously, and knelt on the ground, "Master!"

The old man in hemp clothing chuckled, "The time is about right, isn’t it? The previously agreed time has arrived, I’ve even given a few extra days!"

"Yes..."

Yun Jin whispered, and upon seeing her master arrive, she felt a sense of relief, are they finally going to take them away?

"Greetings, Master!"

A gentle voice came from behind, but it was cold, without emotion.

The old man squinted his eyes and sighed, "What, you’re not willing? Didn’t we agree before?"

Duanmu Nan lowered his gaze slightly, and said calmly, "Please give me three more days, Master."

"Oh, you want to say goodbye, alright, alright! But, after three days, there will be no turning back."

"Yes, disciple understands!"

Duanmu Nan bowed slightly, when he raised his head again, the old man in hemp clothing was already gone.

"Senior brother, you..."

Yun Jin looked at him worriedly.

Duanmu Nan said nothing, instead, he went to the room, and when he came out again, he had an extra small bundle in his hand.

"Senior brother!"

Yun Jin rushed forward and blocked his way, "You’re thinking of leaving?"

Duanmu Nan looked at her with his profound gaze and said softly, "To say goodbye to Yue’er."

If he could leave, wouldn’t he want to? But it’s simply impossible!

Wherever he goes, his master can find him and bring him back. Rather than returning without dignity, it’s better to go with some composure; at least this way, he still has some face left.

The sunlight suddenly dimmed, rolling clouds in the sky gradually swept in from one side, slowly moving towards them.

Duanmu Nan walked on a winding path to the Cao Mansion, he looked up at the increasingly gloomy sky, slightly furrowing his brows.

It seems like it’s going to storm!

Yes, in summer, it’s easy for storms to happen.

"Crack!"

A bolt of lightning suddenly streaked across the overcast sky, followed by the booming sound of thunder!

"Crash——"

There were no signs of light rain, it directly poured down in a torrential storm.

A faint light shone from Duanmu Nan’s body, enveloping him in this light, the raindrops avoided him, fell to the ground, and splashed into clusters of tiny water flowers.

Duanmu Nan walked slowly, and suddenly, his eyes narrowed!

At the end of the path ahead, there was a graceful figure holding an oil-paper umbrella, walking leisurely towards him.

When she saw him, her pace quickened, and the rain around her splashed onto her.

The pouring rain soaked her skirt and long hair, her black hair clung to her face, giving her an unexpected allure.

Duanmu Nan looked at the person in the rain, his gaze becoming deeper.

"Master!" she approached, looking at him curiously, "Master, what are you doing here? Are you leaving with that bundle?"

"Yes."

Duanmu Nan nodded lightly, "This is for you."

Long Yue looked at the bundle, slightly stunned, "For me?"

"Yes, before leaving, I give this to you, perhaps it will be of use to you."

Long Yue smiled as she took the bundle, "Thank you, Master, you are so good!"

Duanmu Nan gazed at her, and suddenly said, "Yue’er, once I leave, will you miss me?"

Long Yue replied without hesitation, "Yes, of course!"

Duanmu Nan showed a knowing smile, will she? That’s good, at least he left a place for himself in her heart.