"It's fake to say I'm not worried, but we can't shy away and let others bully us. Sometimes, when we take a step back, others may bully us even more." Bai Ruozhu narrowed her eyes, calculating how to settle this score with the Huang Family. Although the Rivers are far, perhaps it's time for the Wulin to have a new alliance leader.

Min Ju agreed, "What the Young Miss said makes sense. If we let that Huang Rou go because of her status, she will become even more reckless and harm people next time."

Min Xiang nodded, "True, and Elder Su let someone go to tell the Huang Family that the person was killed by the Jiuli Clan, and that the Jiuli are waiting for them to settle the accounts."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ruozhu admired Elder Su even more.

"It's just that Elder Su wasn't very respectful to the master at first." Min Xiang didn't hide it and mimicked Elder Su's words when he first arrived, then added, "But lately, he's been very good to the master and the young master, and the Jiuli people have been visiting more often. They often praise the food at the residence."

Bai Ruozhu was initially angry, wondering why her father was insulted as useless. But after listening further, she realized Elder Su regretted and understood it was wrong to judge someone based solely on martial arts skills.

With this thought, she felt more at ease.

After she freshened up, Jiang Yichun had already returned from outside, but his expression wasn't good.

"What's wrong?" Bai Ruozhu asked urgently as she approached.

"It's nothing, just that the Emperor plans to return to the Capital City." Jiang Yichun said with some irritation. Previously, he wanted to help the Emperor reclaim the Jiang Mountain and get rid of the damned King Rui, but now he suddenly didn't want to go to war.

Perhaps with a stable life, a wife, and children, people don't like to wander around.

Bai Ruozhu also looked forward to this day and even donated all the money saved at home, but now that the moment had come, she didn't wish for war to start.

Because once the war starts, she and the child can't go along, which means she would have to be separated from Achun.

"The Emperor has an advantage on this side, so you don't need to worry too much." Jiang Yichun tried to comfort her after seeing her frown, "Mother is about to give birth, and you need to stay home to take care of her. Besides, aren't we visiting the Jiuli again after this? Once we finish our tasks, we can reunite. Maybe by then, I'll finish early and be able to pick you up from Jiuli."

Bai Ruozhu nodded, understanding that no matter how unwilling they were, Achun had to go with the Emperor to retake the Capital City. And she knew that Achun didn't want to be apart from her and the child, so she couldn't hold him back.

She forced a smile and said, "Alright, it's settled then. You better not 'stir the pot' outside."

"Stir the pot?" Jiang Yichun was confused, "What does it mean?"

Bai Ruozhu couldn't help but laugh loudly, "It means flirting with other women, like seducing them."

Jiang Yichun's face immediately hardened, "How could I! I only have eyes for you and wouldn't look at anyone else."

"Tsk, just because you don't flirt, doesn't mean others won't flirt with you. You've attracted quite a few admirers." Bai Ruozhu said, pinching his face. "Why be so devilishly handsome, even with a cold face, you're such a hunk. Even though we're an old married couple, I still can't help but drool looking at you. Imagine other girls."

"Who cares about admirers, I'll chop them down one by one if they come. Otherwise, you let our second brother keep an eye out and send you messages." Jiang Yichun accidentally revealed in his haste.

"What? Second brother is going too? What's a civil official going for?" Bai Ruozhu jumped up immediately. Second brother had no martial arts skills; how could he protect himself during wartime?

"Not all civil officials stay, the Emperor wants to lead the army personally, so a small number of civil officials will accompany to assist with government affairs. Your second brother sought a position and the Emperor said to settle his marriage before the expedition." Jiang Yichun briefly explained the deliberations at the Guest Palace to Bai Ruozhu and comforted her, "Your second brother isn't a military strategist, and being beside the Emperor puts him at the back, so don't worry too much."

Bai Ruozhu pouted, "But my parents will worry."

"Then you'd better go talk to your second brother." Jiang Yichun muttered.

She rolled her eyes at him, knowing it wasn't his fault; it was the second brother's decision. But she was just anxious.

"Then I'll go find my second brother in the front courtyard." Bai Ruozhu said as she quickly headed out, while Jiang Yichun sighed helplessly and went to accompany their three sons. It's best not to be present when siblings fight.

Bai Ruozhu didn't get far before she saw a servant from the Main Courtyard running towards her anxiously, shouting, "Young Miss, the madam is experiencing fetal distress and seems to be going into labor. Please come quickly."

"Why did my mother experience fetal distress?" Bai Ruozhu already had an inkling of the reason but couldn't help but ask.

"The second young master said he wanted to follow the army on the expedition, and the madam scolded him, then said her stomach hurt." The servant knew how formidable the Young Miss was and dared not hide anything, confessing truthfully.

Bai Ruozhu hastened her steps and quickly arrived at the main courtyard.

In the yard, Bai Yihong, elder brother, and elder sister-in-law were standing anxiously, while inside were Lin Ping'er's cries and groans of pain. Near the door, the second brother knelt on the ground, looking especially thin.

Bai Ruozhu wanted to scold her second brother but hadn't seen him since she returned, and couldn't bear to after all. Why would such a steady person like second brother mention going to war, upsetting their mother?

Finally, she simply ignored him and walked directly into the room.

Bai Zepei flinched slightly. His sister didn't scold him, but ignoring him made him feel even worse.

Inside, Lin Ping'er's cries were loud, but they were evidently not from pain. Would the early labor pains cause her to cry? Bai Ruozhu knew her mother wasn't a fragile person; she was certainly crying over the second brother.

"Ruozhu, go talk to your second brother. What does a civil official have to do with war? Xiaojiang at least has martial skills, but what about him? How can he protect himself? What if he gets hit by a stray arrow?" Lin Ping'er sobbed harder, "All this worry, what is it for? Worrying he won't marry, barely agreeing to marriage, still wants to go to war. Why is it so hard to be a mother?"

Bai Ruozhu quickly calmed her mother's nerves, knowing Lin Ping'er was experiencing prenatal anxiety, making her emotions volatile. Even amidst labor pains, she was still angry with the second brother. This wasn't good.

"Mom, stop crying. Save your strength for childbirth. I think you'll give birth at the latest by tonight. Even if you're angry with the second brother, you should think about the daughter in your belly too, right?" Bai Ruozhu knew her mother wanted a daughter and purposely said what she liked to hear.

Sure enough, Lin Ping'er's crying lessened, "Then you go scold your second brother for me, so I can feel better. Otherwise, my heart feels stuck, so uncomfortable."

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