Chapter 628: Flattery, Everyone's an Expert!

Gongzi's body turn purple and blue, with little left in the way of healthy flesh.Li Laosì finished him off with a final blow to the head, knocking him unconscious. Then he ripped off his hooded clothe...Soon, the crowd walked through the corridor and arrived at the courtyard where they were entertaining female guests today. 。This courtyard is the permanent residence of Shouxing Jia, a senior woman. The female guests are sitting around chatting and laughing, quite lively. 。Seeing Mrs. Wen and the others enter, Liu Ziheng's wife stood up to greet them, smiling as she took Jia Yin forward and greeted, "Just now, I was talking about you with Old Madam, and I didn't expect that as soon as I finished speaking, you arrived, what a coincidence!" 。As she spoke, she personally introduced Jia Lao Fu Jin and the others. 。In the whole room, Jia Yin had the highest status. Everyone greeted each other and showed respect to Jia Yin. 。

Jia Yin steadily and calmly received the gift, then returned a salute.

An academic overachiever's hard work is no joke. During this time, while Jia Yin was being helped to grow by Zhang Shenyi (a skilled physician), she didn't neglect her studies and reading.

At this moment, she concealed the mischievousness of a playful monkey that was usually seen at home. She lifted her head and straightened her chest, a faint smile on her face as she nodded to everyone in greeting. Her demeanor was surprisingly composed and measured. 。Since today was a birthday celebration, Jiayin wore a peach-red brocade pipa skirt, styled her hair in a double bun with two thin braids hanging by her ears, making her look even more adorable and delicate. 。Between the brows and eyes, there was even more of a noble air, brought out by the eight treasure necklace adorning her chest. 。Even though people might have never seen each other before, today they secretly sized each other up without feeling unfamiliar. 。Someone who is treated like a beloved daughter by the Marquis of Xinting and even the emperor favors greatly, should be like this: talented and beautiful, with an air of nobility. 。Matriarch Jia also stood up to pay her respects. However, Jiai was faster, and in a crisp voice, she wished the old matriarch a happy birthday, saying, "May the old matriarch be as blessed as the East China Sea with flowing water, and live as long as the South Mountain pines that never wither." 。Jiayin's first visit, she didn't have anything good to bring. Recently, she was thinking about making some snacks, so she made a birthday cake for the old lady. She presented it soon after, hoping to cheer up the old lady and that she would like it. 。"Oh, I like it, I like it!" Jia Lao Fu's figure was quite plump, with kind eyebrows and eyes. Whether it was the good news that pleased her, or the interest in the cake, she smiled so broadly that her lips couldn't close. 。She pulled Jiayin to sit beside her and chatted idly for a few moments. 。Everyone found their places again. The second son of Madam Jia, the head of the Jia family, was stationed at the dockyard camp and couldn't help but miss home. He could bear it no longer so he personally brought tea to Tao Hongying, smiling and saying, "Thank you for coming all this way today, Lady Li. It is harvest season, your family must be busy" Tao Hongying thanked him, took the teacup, and smiled back, "Yes, Madam Jia probably knows that we have planted mountains of fruit at Suijin Tan..." 。Now is the time to harvest, and the village inside and outside are very busy. 。"I went out today, and it's perfectly legitimate to shirk my duties!" Mrs. Jia, leading the conversation, added, "Uncle-master and General Li both have tasks and probably won't be much help, right You still have to put in most of the effort at home" Tao Hongying guessed a bit, replying, "Yes, Uncle-master is fine, but my general has been training soldiers at the harbor military camp and hasn't been back for quite some time..." 。Mrs. Jia held her handkerchief tightly, and all the other female guests looked over, raising their ears high in anticipation. 。Mrs. Jia Er couldn't bear to see her sister-in-law hesitate like this, so she smiled and leaned forward, asking cheerfully, "Madam Li, our families practically all have sons in the army camp. These past few days, we've all been worrying so much that we can hardly sleep or eat." 。"I wonder if General Li has sent any news back, how is it going over there"

Tao Hongying smiled gently, glanced at everyone, and said, "My general hasn't sent any news back, but now that it's not wartime, the new recruits are just training in walking, sitting, lying down, and obeying orders. There is no danger at all." 。"Though everyone breathed a sigh of relief, one woman, perhaps spoiled her son too much in his daily life, couldn't help but redden her eyes and choked out, “Even though it’s said this way, poor my son Tong'er, he usually had maidservants attending to him for clothing and meals. Now that he’s in that place, he has to take care of himself. I’m afraid he won’t have enough to eat or wear.”This remark was unpleasant to Tao Hongying's ears, as if someone deliberately mistreated her own child. " 。She took a sip of tea and said, “If you're talking about hardship, it was truly tough before! The Northern Expeditionary Army lacked supplies, with only two bowls of watery gruel per day, barely enough to fill our stomachs.” 。Without a winter coat, I'd rather wear a straw mat for warmth. 。Thus, one must always be on guard against the barbarians crossing the Jinsha River. One does not want these well-fed and comfortably clothed nobles and commoners of the south to be treated as sheep by the barbarians, slaughtered and even eaten. 。That's truly hard work, even unfair! "Now things are better, with the Emperor's wise rule and more people joining the army, they all feel firsthand the hardships of the Northern Expeditionary Army..." 。The military rations are enough to keep us well-fed, and the cotton-padded clothes are also being made. This winter, we definitely won't be hungry or freezing again. 。"Don't worry everyone!"

The woman with the choked voice became a little embarrassed, and the rest of the people also listened nervously. 。Their children don't go to the military camp, they really don't care about these things. 。In their minds, those soldiers were there to guard the borders and defend against barbarians. 。That's their responsibility! As for whether these soldiers are suffering, it seems to have nothing to do with them. 。But now, to replace these soldiers with their children, the idea seems utterly different. 。To be honest, it really hurts when a knife cuts you! Jia Erfu didn't want the room to fall silent. She quickly smiled and said, "That's good. As long as everyone is well-fed and warm, they won't worry about anything else..." 。All of you are still young, more experience is a good thing. 。The rest of them also nodded in agreement, one after another. 。"Yes, even at home he causes trouble. Going to the military camp with the Marquis to learn skills and serve the Heavenly Martial Emperor and the Emperor is a good thing." 。" The Emperor is wise. " 。"After all, she's the official wife. She's a master at flattering everyone." 。Upon seeing this, Mrs. Wen asked Tao Hongying, "A few days ago when the Marquis returned, he spoke a few words to Uncle Master. We were all there at the time, and I heard it seemed like communication was possible from the military camp"Tao Hongying nodded and smiled, "Oh, indeed, you reminded me. I almost forgot..." 。She turned her head to look at Madam Jia, and said again, “There wasn’t this rule in the army before, but Lord Hou said that since the new recruits have just arrived at the camp, their families must be worried” 。So, the Marquis submitted a petition to the Emperor, requesting permission for the new recruits to communicate with their families once a month. They could share news and even send small gifts back and forth. 。"However, this is at the dock camp. If we march north after spring, it's probably not going to happen anymore." 。After all, military aircraft are important, and it's not easy to come and go frequently inside and outside the barracks. If something goes wrong, no one can take responsibility. 。"Really" Madam Jia and the other female guests were all extremely surprised. 。They have accepted the fact that their child has joined the army and hold no hope of bringing him back. 。But this kind of audio message is the most cherished. If one could send a letter or some gifts, it would be truly satisfactory. 。"Oh, that's wonderful! I can't wait to go home and tell everyone. They'll be so happy!" 。"Yes, you don't need to bring anything else. Just bring more silver and prepare two sets of thick coats and trousers." 。And also various medicinal pills, it’s good to have some on hand. 。Everyone started talking excitedly about what they were going to prepare, filling the room with joy and laughter once again. 。Some people were flattering Lady Jia, saying, "It's all thanks to your good fortune that we get to see Madam Li and hear such good news. 。"We're really lucky to be following the old mistress in good fortune!" The old Madam Jia was coaxed into laughing "Hee hee." She cared for her grandchildren too, and it would be even better if she could give them some presents. 。Of course, she was happier that her second daughter-in-law had married into the Li family. 。> kids here and you and your siblings have been taking good care of them... If anyone should apologize, it should be us!"Li Laoer also chimed in, "That's right, and Jia Ren and the others are all grown...