Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Tang Wan glanced at her sister's somewhat absent-minded look, a thought flickered in her heart, and she tentatively asked in a soft voice, "Elder sister, are you thinking of someone?"

Tang Jing seemed to have her secret exposed. She lowered her head to stare at the needle and thread in her hands, her voice also becoming a few decibels lower: "No, nothing. I'm just feeling a bit sentimental."

Tang Wan stopped splitting the line, leaned closer, and chuckled in a low voice, "Elder sister, are you perhaps thinking of Wang Fu?"

"Oh dear, what nonsense are you talking about!" Tang Jing's face turned even redder, and she pretended to prick her with a needle, but Tang Wan dodged it with a smile.

Tang Wan smiled and said, "How could I be talking nonsense? If we hadn't saved him back then, he wouldn't have survived to escape danger and even pass the imperial examination."

Tang Jing sighed softly, her gaze distant, and said in a low voice, "Yes, he has finally turned his luck around. I just wonder how he is now? Is he still in the Hanlin Academy, or has he been sent to serve as a local official?"

There was an undeniable hint of disappointment in her tone.

The gap between the two families is widening, and Wang Fu never treated him any differently. It's all just wishful thinking on his part. There's no point in overthinking it.

Tang Wan understood what was going on when she saw her sister's expression.

I had always felt that my sister had some feelings for Wang Fu, and it seems that was indeed the case.

However, now that the other party has a bright future ahead of him, while his own family is getting better, he is still an exile with a vastly different status, so he can only keep this thought deep in his heart.

She reached out and gently grasped her sister's slightly cool hand, comforting her, "Don't worry, elder sister, Young Master Wang is truly talented. Whether he stays in the capital or is sent to a post outside the capital, he will surely achieve great things."

Tang Jing snapped out of her daze, realizing her lapse in composure. She quickly withdrew her hand, picked up the needle and thread again, and said, "I was just asking casually. What does his condition have to do with us? Hurry up and split the thread; I need it."

However, her slightly trembling fingertips and flushed ears betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Tang Wan knew that she was shy, so she stopped teasing her and obediently started splitting the lines again, but she secretly remembered this incident.

Perhaps we should go to the Prince Zhan's residence to inquire if there is any news about Wang Fu?
But will my sister and Wang Fu be able to get together?
Even though their family could return to the capital in the future, Wang Fu hadn't revealed anything about it, and the Wang family was indeed quite complicated.

"Okay, I understand, I'll split the line now!" Tang Wan didn't say anything more and focused on her work.

And so, the two sisters made dolls together, chatting occasionally.

I didn't stop working until lunchtime.

After lunch, the two sisters took a nap.

In the afternoon, Tang Jing wanted to continue making dolls, but Tang Wan advised, "Elder sister, let's go up the mountain to see the peaches. Don't keep your head down doing needlework all morning. Your eyes and neck will hurt. We can also go see how the late peaches are growing."

Tang Jing was somewhat persuaded by her sister. She rarely went up the mountain, and it would be good to go out for a walk and get some fresh air. So she nodded and agreed: "Okay, let's go take a look."

The two sisters walked slowly up the mountain.

In the peach orchard, most of the mid-ripe peaches have already been picked, while the late-ripe peaches are clearly not yet ripe, but they are hanging all over the branches, indicating that a bumper harvest is coming soon.

A mountain breeze swept by, instantly refreshing the mind and spirit. Looking at the scene before her, Tang Jing's slight melancholy seemed to dissipate considerably.

After taking a walk around the mountain and checking on the growth of the peaches, the two sisters went down the mountain and returned home.

After washing up briefly, the two sat down, drank a cup of tea, and rested for a while.

After sitting idly for a while, Tang Jing picked up the unfinished doll again and continued sewing.

Tang Wan watched from the side, occasionally handing over a pair of scissors or threading a piece of paper, or the two sisters would chat for a few minutes about everyday things.

She thought this tranquility would last until dusk, but unexpectedly, an anxious voice rang in Tang Wan's mind at evening. "Master! Master! Are you there?"

It's Er Ya, who's far away in the Southern Desert!

Tang Wan quickly replied, "I'm here!"

Er Ya's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement: "Master! A great victory! The War King has taken it! He sent troops out in the middle of the night to launch a surprise attack on Haiyue City, and by dawn our flags were already planted on the city walls! Haiyue City is now completely under our control!"

Tang Wan's hand, which was holding a cup of tea, trembled suddenly, and the warm tea almost spilled.

She quickly put down her teacup and stood up abruptly, her large movement causing Tang Jing to look up in surprise.

"Wan'er, what's wrong?" Tang Jing put down her needlework and asked with concern, startled by her sister's sudden action.

Tang Wan quickly concealed the shock on her face, forced a smile, and made an excuse: "It's nothing, elder sister, I suddenly need to go to the bathroom, you go ahead and do your thing."

Tang Wan barely managed to say a few words to her sister before turning and going to the bathroom outside, her mind filled with the astonishing news Er Ya had sent her.

The War King actually conquered Haiyue City so quickly!

And it was a night raid! In her memory, night raids usually involved small groups of soldiers burning supplies or something.

To be able to launch a night raid and capture a city directly is no easy feat, especially for a border town like Haiyue City.

Since the two countries are locked in a battle, the Southern Desert must be heavily guarded.

Even though the War King is brave and skilled in battle, his injuries have only just begun to heal and he may not be fully recovered. We don't even know if he was injured.

Upon entering the bathroom, Tang Wan turned and went into her spatial dimension, immediately pressing for answers: "Er Ya? What's the situation? Is the Prince alright? Are there many casualties in the army?"

Er Ya's voice was still somewhat excited as she replied, "The prince is unharmed. He used the master's concealment talisman, allowing some of his men to enter Haiyue City first. With the help of both insiders and outsiders, they captured Haiyue City in one fell swoop. We have won a great victory and are currently still clearing out the remaining enemies."

Tang Wan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. It was good that she was alright!

Tang Wan sat on the sofa in the villa, her upright posture relaxed, and she took a few deep breaths to calm her turbulent emotions.

The great victory at Haiyue City signifies a decisive breakthrough in the war in the Southern Desert.

Taking the city is only the first step. The next steps, such as appeasement, stabilization, defense against counterattacks, and even what the War King plans to do next, are still unknown.

Should we take further steps, or should we negotiate?

Tang Wan let out a breath before saying to Er Ya, "Although we have won a great victory, we still need to pay close attention to the safety of the War King. There may still be resistance forces within the city."

After all, it is a city in the Southern Desert. Although not everyone is patriotic, there is still an uncertain danger if some powerful people want to rebel or secretly cause trouble.

"Don't worry, Master, I will keep an eye on the War King's safety at all times, so please rest assured!" Er Ya quickly assured her.

"I'm at ease with you here. I'm just reminding you one more time. Alright, you must be tired from yesterday to today. Take a break!" Tang Wan said with a smile.

"Yes! I will obey my master!" Er Ya replied.

After cutting off contact, Tang Wan didn't rush back to her room, but instead pondered the possible aftermath of the battle with the War King within her spatial dimension. (End of Chapter)