Forcing me to become a concubine? Remarrying the Ninth Prince, she'll be pregnant all over the

"Father, there is no solution to this problem."

Lin Wantang walked around to Hua Ershisan, raised his hand in a gesture of respect, and said, "But if I had to choose, I would choose my father."

"Father has given me life and raised me, and taught me. If one day disaster befalls the Lin family, and I am fortunate enough to have a way to save one person, then not choosing my father would be unfilial and unrighteous. Moreover, as a child, I should choose my parents first, which is also my duty of filial piety."

"However, it takes a hundred years of cultivation to share a boat ride and a thousand years to share a pillow. The governor and I are not only husband and wife, but also close relatives. I dare not say that our love is stronger than gold, but I only ask that we do things with a clear conscience. Therefore, I chose to protect my father and then follow the governor. Even if he is gone, I will never live on in disgrace."

Lin Wantang's cool voice was gentle, yet every word was precious, coming from the bottom of her heart, and her resolute spirit was unwavering.

She wasn't lying. If disaster were to strike one day, as long as there was a glimmer of hope or a slight possibility, she would do everything in her power to protect Lin Rucong and the entire Lin family, and of course, she would also risk her life to protect Wei Wujiu.

For no other reason than that Wei Wujiu had been honest and sincere with her all this time, without any deception or deception.

Therefore, if she cannot protect Wei Wujiu, or if she causes trouble for him instead, then she will join hands with him to go to the Yellow Springs and become a vengeful ghost, disturbing every day after Shen Huai'an becomes emperor!

Hua Ershisan stared in disbelief, and after a long while, she managed to squeeze out a few words: "You...you're willing to die with him?"

"Father, if the Governor is no longer here, then I will be his widow. Do you think I would let him die in vain?"

Lin Wantang slowly raised her head, her gaze both cold and fierce: "Do you think I would bear to see him all alone in the afterlife?"

She disliked the practice of human sacrifice, and Emperor Taizu abolished the practice of human sacrifice during his reign.

However, due to the secret of Wei Wujiu, Lin Wantang was destined to drink the contraceptive soup to the end, and would never be able to conceive or have children for the rest of her life. So, as long as the Lin family was safe and sound, what worries or concerns did she have?

One can live, or one can die.

To live is to live with dignity, with a clear conscience, and to live freely and unrestrainedly; to die is to die resolutely and fiercely, preferring to be shattered jade rather than whole tile.

Unyielding and unyielding, that is the true Lin Wantang.

Hua Ershisan was stunned for a moment, but in the end he was impressed by her resolute and fierce spirit. He looked at her with new respect, sighed, and said with a hint of melancholy in his eyes, "If that's the case, then I'll explain it to you."

"It's all in the past, where should I even begin to tell you..."

Hua Ershisan leaned back in his chair, lost in memories: "In the tenth year of Kaitai, the Japanese allied with the Tatars to invade, and war broke out frequently. That year was chaotic and the people suffered... But it was also in that year that Wei Wujiu joined the army as a soldier. He was just a lowly soldier, but he won two battles in a row and was promoted to squad leader."

He rose from the lowest rank of soldier to squad leader, then quickly became platoon leader, then garrison commander, and finally captain.

"He was promoted in less than half a year. You might think he was brave and skilled in battle and was promoted repeatedly, but in reality, the war was too chaotic and there were too many casualties. There was no one else in the army who could be of any use."

This clearly demonstrates how terrifying the war was that year, and how miserable the people were, constantly fleeing and displaced.

The reign title Kaitai was changed by the current emperor Shen Hu after he ascended the throne. It only lasted for less than ten years of peace, and Wei Wujiu was only fourteen years old that year.

Lin Wantang had never been to the battlefield, but she could imagine how cruel it was. She clenched her embroidered handkerchief tightly, and her breathing became heavy.

"He trained in the army for three years and finally became the commander of the central army. He took the lead in battle and led his troops in surprise attacks time and time again, making great achievements. He defeated the Japanese army and forced the Tatars to retreat. They sent envoys to cede territory and pay reparations to negotiate peace. He won a great victory and was able to return to the capital. However, on the way, General Han Yi, the commander, was seriously injured and died. Before his death, he submitted a memorial to the emperor, praising Wei Wujiu and requesting him to be rewarded. He also intended to pass his position to Wei Wujiu."

"His Majesty was overjoyed and immediately granted permission. Several days later, Wei Wujiu and the army arrived in the capital. His Majesty personally went out of the city to welcome them. Wei Wujiu humbly helped General Han Yi's coffin into the city, but for some reason, the coffin suddenly exploded, almost injuring His Majesty. Wei Wujiu tried his best to protect His Majesty, but unfortunately... he was injured by gunpowder."

Hua Ershisan recalled the events of that day, his face darkening with lingering fear, and he sighed repeatedly: "Later it was found that it was the work of the rebels from the previous dynasty. The emperor ordered severe punishment and also blocked the news, but Wei Wujiu was thus... ruined."

Lin Wantang was stern. So this was the reason why it had been rumored that Wei Wujiu had entered the palace seriously injured.

"His Majesty has shown him great mercy and allowed him to recuperate in the palace. Once his injuries have healed, he has been allowed to continue in his position as General Han Yi, commanding the three armies and pacifying the four borders."

"Over the course of several years, he defied the military pledge he made before the Emperor and actually fulfilled it, bringing peace and prosperity to the land. After that, he was stripped of his power, forced to relinquish his military authority, and later appointed as the Director of the Eastern Depot, bestowed the title of 'Nine Thousand Years' by the Emperor, enjoying immense prestige..."

Hua Ershisan sighed, put a hand to his forehead, and looked at Lin Wantang indifferently: "I have told you everything I need to know."

Lin Wantang stood there, her lowered eyes unable to come back to their senses for a long time.

She had heard that Wei Wujiu had lost his parents at a young age and was left with few relatives. He had gone through countless hardships and dangers on his journey, but she never imagined that he would join the army at such a young age. He was caught in the chaos of war and rose from an insignificant soldier to where he is today, step by step, with both fortune and misfortune.

Every word Hua Ershisan uttered seemed understated, but the actual pain and torment he endured could only be known by those who had experienced it firsthand.

Lin Wantang took a deep breath, repeating it several times before barely managing to suppress the discomfort in her heart. She didn't look up, nor did she want Hua Niansan to see the turmoil in her eyes, and said, "Thank you, godfather. I understand."

Hua Niansan smiled, looked away, picked up the teacup on the table, and without drinking, lifted the lid and stirred the foam: "This tea is cold, and the tea leaves aren't very good either. It's not as fragrant as the Longjing tea bestowed by the Emperor."

This sounds like a casual remark without any context.

Hua Ershisan glanced at Lin Wantang meaningfully. Seeing that she didn't react, he put down his teacup, stood up, and straightened his brown brocade robe. "It's getting late. I've troubled you enough. It's time to take my leave."

Lin Wantang was still heartbroken for Wei Wujiu's hardships, and subconsciously stepped forward to help Hua Niansan outside. But after taking a few steps, she suddenly realized something and stopped in her tracks.

"Father, why didn't you bring back the Longjing tea that the Emperor bestowed upon you?"

This question is quite clever, because Lin Wantang has suddenly realized that the poison Wei Wujiu suffered from is most likely related to the tea bestowed by the Emperor!