"Startled?" Luo Qingxue mused, then her eyes lit up, "Could it be General Tian!"
Xiao Shuang paused, then smiled without a word.
Luo Qingxue took this as confirmation and comforted her, "Sister Shuang, General Tian has already ascended to godhood... For the royal bloodline, you should also make plans soon."
Xiao Shuang had an idea and asked, "Sister, do you support my choice of husband?"
"Absolutely!" Luo Qingxue stated seriously. "The emperors of our dynasty have all been wise and virtuous. The royal family of Da Gan is deeply loved by the people. Which citizen of Da Gan doesn't wish for the royal family to prosper and have many descendants!"
Xiao Shuang was secretly pleased, merely nodding with a smile.
Ning Xuejun, standing nearby, couldn't help but chuckle.
However, it was true that the royal family of Da Gan was deeply loved by the people, which was why no minister had dared to usurp the throne.
Even if someone dared to be enfeoffed as a king with a different surname, they would be attacked by the masses!
Xiao Shuang tentatively asked, "I heard Liang Xiao is in poor health, and General Liang is worried he'll die young. Sister Qingxue, what are your thoughts on this..."
Luo Qingxue lowered her head and said, "I've already made up my mind. If something were to happen to him, I would wait a few months. If I don't have his child in my womb, I will follow him to the grave. If we do have a child, I will raise them and never remarry."
Xiao Shuang's heart trembled, and she nodded silently.
No matter what, she had to get the Medical Saint to treat Liang Xiao; her resolve grew even stronger!
Luo Qingxue then took Xiao Shuang's hand and pouted, "I'm so worried now that Liang Xiao will fail the Imperial Examination for Officials. It's all my fault! Sister Shuang, could you secretly tell me what kind of topics are likely to appear in the Imperial Examination for Officials?"
Xiao Shuang gave a wry smile, "We'll only know that on the day of the Imperial Examination for Officials. For now, fairness must be maintained..."
Luo Qingxue sighed, then nodded and murmured to herself, "I believe he will definitely rank among the best. After all, his literary talent is outstanding, and he writes beautiful calligraphy!"
"Oh, and he also wrote a short poem for me, which I brought specifically for you to appreciate!"
Excitedly, Luo Qingxue took out the poem from her sleeve and showed it to Xiao Shuang.
"In the north, there is a beauty..." As Xiao Shuang read, her heart grew increasingly sore and envious.
If only this were written for me!
"How is it?" Luo Qingxue asked anxiously.
Xiao Shuang suppressed her jealousy and praised, "It's very good..."
Luo Qingxue then recounted the events of the previous night at Bai Chun Tower in detail. Xiao Shuang listened intently, her pearl-like teeth unconsciously clenching her lower lip.
Her heart felt even more envious!
"Sister Shuang, I heard some people are slandering Liang Xiao, accusing him of beating refugees and recruiting death warriors! You must persuade His Majesty. The truth is..."
Luo Qingxue couldn't help but plead and explain again, her tone sincere.
Xiao Shuang nodded, "Don't worry, Sister. He won't be punished for this. The Prime Minister has already investigated, and my imperial brother has also approved that the matter be dropped."
Luo Qingxue's face instantly bloomed into a smile, "Sister Shuang, you are truly the most gentle and virtuous!"
After Luo Qingxue left, Xiao Shuang hummed a happy tune, resembling a cheerful lark.
Ning Xuejun watched, and couldn't help but remove her mask, her brows relaxing.
Regardless, her master had finally received Luo Qingxue's "support."
At the Liang Manor, Liang Yun rubbed his temples, squinted, and went to Liang Xiao's courtyard.
"This wine is so strong! I suppose I'll have to be more restrained with my drinking from now on."
After waking up, he couldn't resist drinking the last half jar of wine and then passed out again.
But this wine was truly endlessly enjoyable, making Liang Yun feel as if all the fine wines he had drunk before were wasted!
"When the wine from second brother's winery is produced, I must ask him to send me a few more jars..."
Liang Yun waited for a moment, and then Liang Xiao, accompanied by Yue Lian, finally walked out.
"Finally decided to wake up?" Liang Xiao smiled at Liang Yun.
Liang Yun chuckled dryly and nodded, saying, "Second brother, don't worry, I'll be careful from now on and won't mess things up!"
Only then was Liang Xiao satisfied and handed ten silver notes to Liang Yun.
"It's already sold?" Liang Yun looked bewildered.
He hadn't done anything yet!
Liang Xiao replied, "Last night I took a large jar of wine to Bai Chun Tower and sold it for ten thousand taels."
Liang Yun's expression turned to shock, "Are you joking! Let alone one jar, even a vat of wine couldn't be sold for that price!"
Yue Lian smiled, "Third Young Master, Young Master really sold it for ten thousand taels."
Liang Yun was struck by lightning, not knowing where to begin asking.
Liang Xiao explained, "As agreed, I'll give you ten percent of the profits from the wine sale."
Liang Yun snapped back to reality and pushed the silver notes back.
"No, no, no! A gentleman loves wealth and obtains it rightfully! The agreement was for the wine from the winery; you brewed this yourself, and I contributed nothing. If elder brother finds out, he'll scold me to death! Even if elder brother agrees, this money would burn my hands!"
Liang Yun firmly refused, and Liang Xiao no longer insisted, taking back the silver notes. He looked at Liang Yun with newfound respect.
This third brother was actually quite reliable!
In fact, Liang Xiao just wanted to see Liang Yun's reaction. If he had truly accepted the money, it wouldn't have mattered.
It was just that in the future operation of the winery, Liang Xiao would assign an extra person to supervise.
"Where is elder brother?" Liang Xiao asked.
Liang Yun replied, "If elder brother isn't at the manor, he's definitely at sister-in-law's house! Don't forget, the day after tomorrow, the White Robe Army will return to the capital to receive their rewards. Elder brother also has to return to the Imperial Guard to welcome them."
Liang Xiao fell silent, memories flooding back.
The White Robe Army!
On that day, seven thousand White Robe soldiers, impressed by Liang Xiao's bravery in holding the pass alone, resolutely followed Liang Xiao into battle and broke through ten thousand barbarian cavalry!
Later, Da Gan counterattacked and, betrayed by rebels, fell into a bitter struggle.
The seven thousand White Robe soldiers fought to the death with Liang Xiao, and in the end, only seven hundred remained!
This was also a pain in Liang Xiao's heart. He himself was also wounded and could not bear to face the remaining seven hundred White Robe soldiers.
"Quick, save General Tian!"
"Sons of Da Gan, we face death with a smile!"
Liang Xiao still remembered the roars of the White Robe soldiers behind him as he charged into the enemy encirclement.
Those seven hundred White Robe soldiers continued to guard the front lines of Yan Prefecture and didn't even have time to attend General Tian's state funeral.
Only when it was confirmed that the barbarians dared not invade did the White Robe soldiers return.
The clothing of the more than six thousand fallen soldiers were buried in the Heroes' Tomb in Yan Prefecture.
The history of this world, in its pre-Qin era, was similar to Earth. However, afterward, history had developed in a different direction.
But no matter where, there would never be a lack of heroic spirits who sacrificed their lives for their country and died bravely for righteousness!
"Second brother, let's welcome the White Robe Army with elder brother when the time comes! They are all heroes of Da Gan!" Liang Yun said excitedly.
"We'll see," Liang Xiao sighed.
Liang Yun, seeing this, felt dejected and persuaded, "Second brother, I know I'm timid and have no right to criticize you. But we are the descendants of generals after all. At the very least, we should respect heroes!"
Liang Xiao smiled, "You're right, but Qingxue will definitely come to find me to go together. I apologize to you for what I said earlier."
Liang Yun scratched the back of his head and chuckled.
"It's nothing. My timidity is a fact, I can't stand bloody scenes. But I've thought it through. Serving the country doesn't only mean being on the battlefield. Studying and writing, or earning money, and then donating to refugees like you, that's also good."
Liang Xiao praised, "With such awareness, your great uncle in heaven will surely be gratified."
Speaking of ancestors, the atmosphere at the scene gradually became heavy.
After chatting with Liang Xiao for a while, Liang Yun ran off to the separate courtyard to see the six hundred people.
"Second Young Master, Zhuo Lingjun has urgent matters to discuss with you. He's waiting in the main hall with the Old Master..." a guard rushed over to report to Liang Xiao.