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

The War King recalled the incident where someone from the Southern Desert delegation slipped out during the guards' shift change.

This matter has been bothering him ever since.

Although the guards at the post station had changed their post assignments, since the Southern Desert envoy could send someone out once, he could send someone out a second time.

This is a crucial moment before the final operation, and we cannot afford any mistakes.

After thinking for a moment, the War King summoned Zhan Yi and doubled the number of men, completely surrounding the post station.

Ostensibly it's protection, but secretly it's surveillance. No one is allowed to enter or leave, nor is anyone allowed to approach.

If anyone tries to force their way in, apprehend them on the spot.

"Your Highness," Zhan Yi hesitated for a moment before asking, "what if the envoys from the Southern Desert request to see the person and deliver a letter of credence?"

"Let the innkeepers stall for time," said the War King, "until we make our move."

Zhan Yi accepted the order and left.

When the War King finished his work and wanted to contact Tang Wan, he found it was too late and had to give up.

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For the next two days, Tang Wan almost always stayed in her room, drawing talismans and making skincare products.

Knowing that the caravan was about to embark on a long journey, and that the roads were freezing cold and windy with strong sandstorms, she thought that the brothers escorting the caravan would easily get chapped faces and hands. So she made some simple anti-chapped cream, intending to bring it to Shi Lei and the others when she returned.

However, the next afternoon, Tang Wan was drawing talismans in her room, as she couldn't stay in the space all day.

Just as she was engrossed in drawing talismans, Er Ya suddenly rushed in, a smile on her face, and said happily, "Miss, Miss, Madam sent word that the young master has written a letter! She wants you to go and see it right away!"

Tang Wan was slightly taken aback, then put down the brush she was using to draw the talisman and revealed a smile.

She actually liked her younger brother very much, and since the exile, her brother Tang Mubai had become very close to her.

Thinking of this, Tang Wan straightened her clothes and hurried to Wang's courtyard.

Upon entering Wang's room, one sees Wang holding a letter, her eyes reddening, but her face full of smiles. Tang Jing, standing beside her, also leans over, craning her neck to read the contents of the letter.

Seeing Tang Wan enter, Madam Wang smiled and waved, saying, "Wan'er, come quickly, your brother has written. This child is thinking about home."

Tang Wan walked over, took the letter from her mother, and read it with Tang Jing.

Tang Wan looked at her younger brother's increasingly elegant handwriting, a slight smile playing on her lips, feeling very proud.

"Father, Mother, Eldest Sister, Second Sister, it's as if you're here to see me. Mu Bai is doing well in the Northern Desert. Although Master always has a stern face, he's actually very kind to me, and Master's wife is also very good to me. I'm studying with Master every day and practicing martial arts with Uncle Chen. I'm having a very enjoyable time. The family business is running smoothly, so you don't need to worry..."

Tang Wan's smile deepened as she read this. This child's tendency to only report good news and not bad hadn't changed, but seeing him write back so animatedly, he must indeed be doing well.

Tang Mubai wrote two full pages, and Tang Wan read them from beginning to end with a smile.

Madam Wang smiled and said, "This child still knows to think of his sisters. He specifically reminded his eldest sister in the letter not to always stay indoors embroidering, but to go out more often, as it's good for her eyes. He also told his second sister not to overwork herself and to get more rest."

Hearing what Wang said, Tang Jing and Tang Wan smiled and gathered around the letter. Although it was two full pages long, they read it several times, feeling a warm feeling in their hearts each time. Wang carefully folded the letter and said, "You two should write him a separate letter later, telling him that everything is fine at home and that he should study hard with his master."

The two sisters smiled and agreed.

Tang Wan had prepared quite a few talismans in the past two days, so she didn't rush back to her own courtyard. The three of them, mother and daughters, sat together and chatted happily.

In the evening, Tang Bojun also returned from his shift on time to have dinner together.

The family sat around the table, and their meal lasted an extra quarter of an hour compared to usual.

The atmosphere was unusually relaxed, and the conversation revolved around Tang Mubai's letter.

Wang kept thinking about whether the child was freezing in the northern desert and whether he was doing well. He was her only son, so how could she not worry about him?

Tang Jing smiled and said that she and her sister would write a letter back to their brother. Tang Bojun listened, and although he didn't say much, the smile in his eyes was unusually relaxed.

After dinner, the maid cleared away the dishes. Tang Wan and Tang Jing got up together, about to take their leave, when Tang Bojun glanced at her and said, "Wan'er, stay a moment, come to the study."

Tang Wan's mind stirred slightly, but she didn't say much, only replying, "Yes."

He then followed his father through the corridor toward the study.

In the study, Tang Bojun sat down behind his desk and pointed to the chair opposite him. Tang Wan sat down as instructed.

The father and daughter were separated by a desk. Tang Bojun spoke, his voice a few decibels deeper than before, but he didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "The War King sent someone to deliver a message today, saying that you will be going with him to Qixia Manor outside the city tomorrow evening to arrest someone."

Tang Wan did not deny it, but directly admitted, "Yes, my daughter knows."

Tang Bojun originally thought his daughter didn't know, but he didn't expect her to already know. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table twice and said, "Then do you know what kind of place Qixia Manor is? It is said that it keeps sorcerers and assassins, and the forbidden area in the back mountain is set up with an evil formation, which even the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry have to be mobilized."

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are the Emperor's personal guards. The Emperor was able to send them out because he trusted the War King, and also because he was afraid that the enemy would be difficult to deal with.

Tang Bojun paused, looking at his daughter with a mixture of worry and complexity, and said, "You're a girl, going to a place like that..."

Tang Bojun couldn't continue speaking. No matter how capable his daughter was, he still couldn't rest easy about her.

Seeing her father's worry, Tang Wan did not try to dissuade him, but said, "Father, I know about the Feng family's affairs. Although I am not a military general, I can be of use in matters of the Xuanmen, so I am afraid I have no choice but to go."

Her skills were already known to the Emperor, and since the Emperor had given his word that she should go with him, how could she possibly refuse? Besides, she didn't trust the Prince of War.

Tang Bojun was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "I know you are capable. I am aware of these things, but you are my daughter, how can I not worry?"

Tang Wan lowered her eyes, her voice softening slightly: "I understand, Father. Don't worry, I won't act recklessly. I'll just assist from the sidelines; I don't need to be on the front lines. Besides, I've prepared plenty of protective gear, so please rest assured."

Although saying this might not alleviate her father's worries, she still had to explain. She felt it shouldn't be too dangerous for her; if it were, she could simply hide in her spatial dimension.

Tang Bojun looked at her, remained silent for a long time, and then said, "Don't push yourself when you go. If you finish what you need to do, come back as soon as possible. Don't let your family worry."

Tang Wan stood up, bowed solemnly to her father, and said, "Your daughter will remember." (End of Chapter)