Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1738: Very Strange

Gu Jinli laughed, "It’s very rare to not conceive until five or ten years later. Generally speaking, a couple with no issues can conceive within three years. You don’t need to say this just to ease my mind. Besides, I’m not in a hurry."

She checked her own pulse, then held his wrist to check his pulse. After a moment, she said, "We’re both lively and healthy with no problems. So feel free to talk about wanting children with me, no need to worry too much."

She gave him a reassuring look, encouraging him to speak boldly.

Qin San Lang was warmed inside, enjoying the pressure-free feeling of being with her.

"You mentioned building a garrison near Daokou Gully. Will we be living at the garrison in the future?" Gu Jinli asked, as she was quite concerned about this.

Qin San Lang nodded, "Yes. We are currently confronting the Rong people across Daokou Gully, and we plan to build a series of garrison posts along the long canal for defense, to intercept the Rong people."

Outside Longshan Prefecture, near the Longshan Mountain range, there’s a cluster of connected garrison posts.

Within the garrison, there are barracks, a base, farmland, and villages formed by military families and their wives.

During peacetime, the soldiers live like country farmers, engaging in daily training, farming, hunting, and caring for their families.

However...

"The location of the garrison is quite remote, and life won’t be comparable to the city. Xiao Yu might feel a bit aggrieved." Qin San Lang wanted to be with her, never intending to let her stay in the city. But he promised, "I’ll regularly send someone to the prefecture to purchase supplies. Whatever the city ladies have, Xiao Yu will have too. If Xiao Yu feels bored, I’ll accompany you to stroll around the prefecture."

No matter what, he selfishly didn’t want to be separated from her.

Gu Jinli laughed and raised her chin, "Don’t worry, I’ll make the garrison lively."

Seeing her confident demeanor, Qin San Lang asked, "Does Xiao Yu have another good idea?"

Gu Jinli didn’t elaborate, just said, "You’ll know by then. But before acting, I’ll consult with you first. If it violates military regulations, we can’t use a good idea."

The garrison is different from ordinary villages, as it is under military jurisdiction. Everything must comply with military regulations; otherwise, acting otherwise may invite trouble.

"Xiao Yu is really thoughtful. Ask me when the time comes; if it’s feasible, we proceed, if not, we’ll think of other ways." Qin San Lang looked at her, heart warmed, thinking how lucky he was to marry such a considerate wife like Xiao Yu.

"Have you been assigned to a specific garrison? Is it confirmed?" Gu Jinli inquired, wanting to plan once she knew.

Qin San Lang shook his head, "It’s quite chaotic now; we have to wait for the orders from the capital. Once the imperial decree arrives, Xu You will officially arrange it. But judging by his demeanor, the first line of defense will employ his directly controlled army."

General Dai, as a mascot, will be placed at the third line of defense, while the new soldiers from the south, like us, will likely be scattered. Those with abilities will be incorporated into Xu You’s directly controlled army, eventually becoming the Xu Family Army.

Those without abilities will be nurtured first; when war breaks out, they’ll be sent to act as cannon fodder.

"Cannon fodder." Gu Jinli found it hard to digest, but every time requires sacrifices. She looked at Qin San Lang and asked, "Do we have to separate from Uncle Niu, Xie Cheng, and others? Can we be assigned to the same place? We’ve forged life and death friendships; if we stick together, we can support each other in battle."

Qin San Lang said, "Don’t worry, Xiao Yu. It’s difficult to say if we’ll be separated."

Emperor Jingyuan has suspicions about Xu You and might not allow Xu You to absorb good southern soldiers, instead assigning them to lead General Cheng, raising him to counter Xu You.

The emperor’s balancing act is rather straightforward.

Gu Jinli pondered, then said, "Alright, let’s not worry about these things for now. Let’s enjoy some relaxed days first, and discuss when the appointments are decided."

The soldiers will fight with appropriate strategies, and with Luo Ying and Lei Family’s Trading Team’s support, their situation has already improved compared to many southern company commanders.

Thinking about Lei Family’s Trading Team, she asked a question that she had pondered for a long time, "Don’t you find Elder Lei Wu’s family quite odd?"

Rumor has it he has family, but nobody has ever seen them. The only person from the Lei Family involved in management has been Granny Lei.

How did Lei Family’s Trading Team become so successful?

In this Northwest region, how did Elder Lei Wu, someone whose background isn’t remarkable, manage to assemble Lei Family’s Trading Team, a force as capable as an army, simply because he once served in the military?

It sounds implausible.

If there’s a master behind him, who could it be?

It’s unlikely to be Ning Ji, as Ning Ji relies on Elder Lei Wu.

Qin San Lang, observing her deeply thoughtful expression with furrowed brows, lightly smoothed her brow, somewhat reproachfully saying, "Didn’t you say we’re to enjoy some relaxed days first? Why are you creating difficulties for yourself again?"

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Gu Jinli grinned widely, "I’m just curious to know, so that I won’t feel uncertain and always a bit worried."

"No need to worry; Elder Lei Wu has always supported us." Qin San Lang assured her, "As for how Lei Family’s Trading Team grew so large, or the identities of those brothers pledged to Elder Lei Wu, there’s no need to concern ourselves."

With eyebrows slightly raised, Gu Jinli questioned, "Have you discovered something?"

Qin San Lang didn’t hide anything from her, and nodded, "I did find some traces, but nothing could be deeply investigated. It’s hard to investigate... just as long as Elder Lei Wu supports us."

Gu Jinli listened and didn’t press further, "Okay, I’ve taken note, and I’ll remember Elder Lei Wu’s kindness."

Qin San Lang laughed, looking outside at the sky, "I need to head out. If Xiao Yu feels bored, just stroll around the courtyard; no need to do chores."

She had tired him out so thoroughly that if he went to work in the herbal warehouse courtyard, his body might feel uncomfortable.

"Alright, you should go quickly, and don’t keep General Liang and the others waiting." Flushed by his fiery gaze, Gu Jinli began to urge him out.

Qin San Lang laughed, kissing her slightly reddened cheek, then gathered his required items and left.

As soon as Qin San Lang left, Sanqing followed orders and entered, safeguarding Gu Jinli.

Not long after, Nanny Tao and Erqing arrived to retrieve the bowls and told her about collecting chicken, duck, and goose feathers as well as fruits and herbs.

Erqing said, "Perhaps knowing that the master has returned, many households have brought their accumulated chicken, duck, and goose feathers, some even from the previous year with quite a strong odor. We’re having people use herbal baths to wash them quickly, aiming to dry them before the weather turns completely cold."

Chicken, duck, and goose feathers carry a very pungent smell and need to be cleaned with herbal baths to eliminate the odor before being thoroughly sun-dried to create quilts.

Gu Jinli lay on the soft couch, gazed at the view outside the window, and nodded, "Alright, Erqing, I trust you to handle this."

Then she yawned and laughed, "With all of you around, I can remain lazy."

It seems Third Grandma and Grandpa Wu were right: Her core nature is that of a lazy person, extremely lazy, preferring to avoid work and sleep a little longer whenever possible.

She likes to eat!

Always pondering what good food to have next, and then what good food to have after that?

Third Grandma said it was a fortunate childhood friendship with Brother Qin; otherwise, she might never get married.

Nonsense, this rich lady is so attractive; how could she possibly remain unmarried!