Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1481: Rescue

Yao Chief Commander and Ms. Lu have a daughter, who just turned fifteen this year. When Ms. Lu learned that Yao Chief Commander was going to the Northwest to fight, she cried terribly. She couldn’t bear to leave Yao Chief Commander, but knowing Ding Ge’s character and the dangers of the Northwest, she dared not bring her daughter along.

So after discussing with her natal family, she married her daughter off to her eldest nephew and brought only her two sons with her.

Ms. Lu kept a low profile, resembling an invisible person among the accompanying family members, and never spoke of her daughter’s affairs. However, Ding Ge knew everything about her. He not only used her to threaten Yao Chief Commander but also used their daughter back home to threaten their couple.

He said that if her husband didn’t help the Ding Family kill and swallow soldiers, he would send someone to destroy their daughter back home!

Her husband was terribly afraid, so even though he knew Ding Ge planned bandit killings and swallowing soldiers, he dared not report it to Qin San Lang and his group.

Fortunately, her husband turned against them at the last moment, assisting Company Commander Qin and others against the Ding Family and the bandits, saving their lives.

Ms. Lu thought of the dangers this time and the fear of being threatened by Ding Ge. She shed tears, but quickly wiped them away and smiled, saying, "I’ve made you laugh, ma’am. Don’t worry, I’m not a weak person. I can handle things and won’t cause you any trouble."

Gu Jinli laughed, "I can see that. If you weren’t capable, Yao Chief Commander wouldn’t dare to change sides on the battlefield."

The family’s safety was all in Ding Ge’s hands. If Ms. Lu didn’t have some courage and capability, Yao Chief Commander truly wouldn’t dare to side with them.

Ms. Lu was very sincere, sharing the situation of her own family, her natal family, and even her in-laws with Gu Jinli, and also handed her a list: "Madam, this is a list of the family members of the soldiers under my husband. Please take a look, and if you want to know anything, you can ask me."

Gu Jinli was very pleased: "You really know how to get things done, aunt. You’re so smart; you’ll make things much easier for me in the future."

As she took a look at the list, she was truly startled. Ms. Lu was excellent at her work, clearly noting the characteristics of these soldiers’ family members, who had conflicts with whom, and who was on good terms with whom.

Gu Jinli was very satisfied and, seeing that it was getting dark, invited Ms. Lu to stay for dinner.

Ms. Lu happily accepted, and when the dishes were served, Ms. Lu was startled. She knew the Gu Family was wealthy, but didn’t expect the food to be so good, with even a roast lamb leg.

"This is roasted with spices from my home. Aunt, have a taste." Gu Jinli carved several pieces of lamb for Ms. Lu and placed them in her bowl.

Ms. Lu, flattered, quickly said, "Madam, there’s no need. I can cut it myself with a knife."

She continued, "Madam, don’t be deceived by my gentle appearance; I can handle a knife."

Yao Chief Commander joined Qin San Lang halfway, so Ms. Lu often said such things to prove she wasn’t a burden, fearing Gu Jinli would look down on her.

Gu Jinli laughed, "No one came to save you on the night of the bandit attack, but you protected the families of the soldiers. It shows how capable you are, able to help in the future."

Hearing this, Ms. Lu ate with Gu Jinli at ease.

Just after dinner, Ji Zhenniang rushed in, asking Gu Jinli before entering the room, "Gu Xiaoyu, do you think it’s okay if I send a servant to accompany Sister Tang back to the Lu Family? Sister Tang is so small and injured, and the journey to He’an Prefecture is so far. What if someone bullies her on the way?"

Gu Jinli glared at Ji Zhenniang, "Are you crazy? I’ve told you, Lu Tang is not your daughter. Don’t project your feelings for Zhuzhu onto her. Lu Tang is going back with Vice General Fang, and both my husband and Company Commander Xie have entrusted Vice General Fang to take care of Lu Tang."

Gu Jinli was annoyed with Ji Zhenniang’s constant concern for Lu Tang, regardless of whether Lu Tang grew up good or bad. Lu Chong, Mrs. Cen, and their enemies would never change.

An enemy’s child, no matter how pitiful, should not be involved. Who knows if they might grow up to hold a grudge and seek revenge?

"But Vice General Fang is a man; how can he take care of Sister Tang?" Ji Zhenniang felt that Sister Tang was too pitiful. Seeing her suffer reminded her of Zhuzhu.

If she and Xie Cheng died in the Northwest, would Zhuzhu also be as pitiful as Sister Tang?

Thinking about it brought tears to Ji Zhenniang’s eyes, and she started crying loudly.

Gu Jinli was speechless.

Ms. Lu, seeing this, helped up Ji Zhenniang, and told her a story about a scholar who helped his classmate’s son, only for his daughter to be ruined, himself harmed and paralyzed, and his estates all taken away: "That person heard others say his father was harmed by Scholar Yu, so he grew up to take revenge on Scholar Yu. Later he learned his father was indeed killed by bandits on the way to the exam, but he never sought to apologize to Scholar Yu, instead abandoning Scholar Yu’s daughter who was pregnant, taking the Yu Family’s money and fleeing far away, never returning for over ten years."

Ji Zhenniang was stunned, "Are you serious? You’re not lying to please Gu Xiaoyu, are you?"

Ms. Lu was not angry and replied in a gentle tone, "This is a true story. Scholar Yu and my father were classmates, and Sister Yu and I were close friends... Fortunately, the heavens were watching, and Sister Yu eventually remarried a government official, avoiding a dire situation."

In truth, that person knew he had wronged Scholar Yu, but the mistake was already made, and he lacked the courage to face it, choosing to flee, convincing himself that Scholar Yu had indeed caused his father’s death.

"Lady Xie, in this world, there are those who repay kindness, and those who repay kindness with enmity. An enemy’s daughter should be given money but not treated too closely, to avoid bringing harm to oneself," Ms. Lu advised earnestly.

Ji Zhenniang listened, sat quietly for a long time, and finally left without a word.

Ms. Lu, worried, looked at Gu Jinli and asked, "Madam, is Lady Xie alright?"

Gu Jinli replied, "Don’t worry about her; she’ll be fine after losing her mind for a night."

Indeed, the next day when they were about to depart, Ji Zhenniang still joined Gu Jinli in her carriage. She told Gu Jinli, "I gave Xie Cheng a thousand taels of silver, asking him to send it back home. Every year, someone will send dozens of taels to Lu Tang, and when she gets married, she’ll receive a dowry, but she won’t know who sent the silver."

Gu Jinli commented, "You finally acted wisely; you’ve done a great job."

Lu Tang is pitiful, but as the daughter of Lu Chong and Mrs. Cen, who experienced a bandit attack, they could give silver to ensure her basic needs, but should not get too close.

"San Lang, rest assured, I’ll handle the matter with the Ding Family and the bandits. You can safely head to the Northwest. The battle there is urgent and cannot wait." Vice General Fang personally came to see Qin San Lang and his group off.

County Magistrate Chou also came, smiling broadly at Qin San Lang, "Company Commander Qin, you are the lucky star of Hundred Wolves County. You’ve helped us eradicate the bandit threat, allowing our people to finally live a good life."

Other bandit villages indeed still hid much gold and silver jewelry; this time he struck it rich, thanks to Qin San Lang, the God of Wealth.

The people of Hundred Wolves County echoed, "The County Magistrate is right, Company Commander Qin, you are our county’s great benefactor."

The people of Hundred Wolves County also came to see Qin San Lang and his group off, sincerely grateful to Qin San Lang.

Qin San Lang said no extra words, gave them a courteous salute, and after speaking a few words with Vice General Fang, set off with the soldiers.

A massive team of several thousand set off under everyone’s watchful eyes, leaving Hundred Wolves County.

Their carts had been repaired, and they had prepared many dry rations in the past two days, allowing them to rush ahead, intending to make camp only after nightfall.

But before reaching the campsite found by the scouts, two scouting soldiers galloped back on horseback: "Sir, there are sounds of fighting a mile ahead. Judging by the sound of weapons, it seems to be a group of soldiers. There are also cries of women and children. Could they have encountered bandits?"

They continued, "Section Leader Hong has gone to help. He sent us to ask if you want to rescue them. If not, he can quickly withdraw."