Feng Jin nodded solemnly in response, "I understand. I will take good care of myself and the child, you don't need to worry about me."
All she could do was protect herself and the child, and never let Ling Mo Han be distracted by protecting them.
"I will have the Black Armored Army stationed around the post station. Fan Shun's men will definitely not be able to get in."
Fan Shun's subordinates were all mediocre individuals. How could those soldiers be a match for the Black Armored Army? As long as Feng Jin remained under the protection of the Black Armored Army, there would be no problem at all.
"If you leave all the Black Armored Army here, what will you do?"
They had traveled light for this journey, not bringing many people to avoid attracting attention. Now, if Ling Mo Han left all the Black Armored Army with her, how would he manage?
"I have already sent a pigeon to Chu Chen Yi. He will be here with the Black Armored Army soon. Besides, with Lu Shi by my side, I will be fine."
To prevent any accidents, Ling Mo Han had already dispatched men to the nearest capital to mobilize troops. He had made thorough preparations, and what he could do now was to delay as much time as possible.
"No!" Feng Jin directly refused. "Take half of the Black Armored Army with you. If you don't agree, I'll run away!"
Ling Mo Han couldn't resist Feng Jin's insistence and had to nod in agreement. "I agree. I'll take half of the Black Armored Army."
"Get some rest early. The envoys from Xiliang will arrive tomorrow."
After a night of tossing and turning, he was also tired. He embraced her and fell into a deep sleep on the bed.
The next day, when Feng Jin woke up, the man was already gone. The two little ones had also woken up and were being held by Cai Qing.
Feng Jin searched the post station but couldn't find him. Upon inquiry, she learned that he had already gone to welcome the Xiliang envoys.
"Madam, please don't worry. The master had already divined that your fate and that of the young general are perfectly matched. Your union will surely be blessed by the heavens and avert all misfortune..."
Cai Qing recalled the master's divination from that day. Thinking back now, the master's words were incredibly accurate.
From the moment Madam married into the Ling family, the young general recovered. Each time they encountered danger, they had narrowly escaped.
This further convinced Cai Qing that the master's words were true, and this time would also end in good fortune as always.
Feng Jin couldn't help but be amused by Cai Qing's optimistic attitude. This girl was as innocent as ever.
"The past events might have been coincidences due to our good luck. We can't always rely on such good fortune. We must make our own plans."
Feng Jin immediately began to make arrangements. She had to ensure everything was foolproof, as she had two children to protect.
Her gaze fell on the pile of wood in the corner. Feng Jin got up and walked over, picking up a piece of wood to examine it. Then, she began to work.
"Madam, what are you doing with these pieces of wood? Be careful not to hurt your hands."
"It's nothing. I'm making some crossbows. I'll carry them with me. They can save our lives at a crucial moment."
Feng Jin's attention was focused on the wood in her hands, and she did not look up at Cai Qing, replying calmly.
"Then, Madam, let me help you."
The young master had a wet nurse to look after him, so she had nothing else to do and could help with the work.
It wasn't until noon that the crossbows were finished. Feng Jin busied herself by inserting the silver needles, which had been soaked in anesthetic water, into the crossbows. These silver needles were fully steeped in anesthetic water. Once they pierced the human body, they would cause immediate fainting.
To be on the safe side, Feng Jin also prepared silver needles soaked in potent poison, which would cause instant death upon contact with the human body. She would not use them unless absolutely necessary.
"Go and distribute these crossbows to everyone. Have them wear them on their wrists."
"Yes, Madam. Your servant will go now."
Cai Qing carried a basket of crossbows outside and distributed them one by one to everyone, also teaching them how to use them.
After looking around and not seeing the person she was thinking of, her eyes drooped slightly. She asked the person beside her, "Where is Lu Shi? Why isn't he here?"
"Lord Lu went out with the young general. Miss Cai Qing, do you need something from Lord Lu?"
Cai Qing, holding the crossbow in her hand, quickly shook her head. "No, it's nothing..."
After a pause, Cai Qing handed the crossbow in her hand to the person opposite her. "Please give this to Lu Shi for me."
With that, Cai Qing turned and hurried away.
The man who was inexplicably assigned a task felt a bit bewildered. He looked down at the crossbow in his hand and immediately understood what was going on.
"Are all the crossbows distributed?" Feng Jin raised her eyes and glanced at Cai Qing, whose face was slightly flushed, a playful smile playing on her lips.
"All distributed."
Cai Qing, still unaware, simply nodded. "They've all been handed out."
"And what about Lu Shi?"
"Guard Lu wasn't here, so I gave it to someone else."
A hint of disappointment could be heard in Cai Qing's tone.
"Oh..." Feng Jin responded with a rising inflection, her gaze drifting over Cai Qing, and she couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Cai Qing was truly naive and cute, making her want to tease her.
"Madam, please stop making fun of your servant."
When Feng Jin burst into laughter, Cai Qing realized she was being teased again. A blush involuntarily crept onto her face, and she quickly covered her face and left shyly.
Feng Jin's lips curved into a smile. It seemed Cai Qing had already fallen for Lu Shi. She wondered what Lu Shi's intentions were.
As the saying goes, speak of the devil. Just as Feng Jin mentioned Lu Shi, he entered the room a moment later.
"Greetings, Madam."
"Why are you back? Where is Ling Mo Han?"
"The young general sent me to deliver something to Madam."
Lu Shi took a box out of his sleeve and handed it to Feng Jin.
Feng Jin took it and opened it. Inside was a plum blossom hairpin. "Your young general sent you to deliver a hairpin to me."
Lu Shi hadn't expected it to be a hairpin. If he had known, he wouldn't have made such a long trip.
Since it had already happened, he could only brace himself and nod. "Indeed."
Feng Jin's gaze fell on the crossbow on Lu Shi's wrist. "Why does the crossbow on your wrist look a bit different..."
She distinctly remembered not engraving any patterns on the crossbows. Why was the one on Lu Shi's wrist plain? Feng Jin thought for a moment and understood. Cai Qing was being too unfair, secretly playing favorites.
She had noticed Cai Qing fiddling with the crossbows for a while just now. So, that was what she was doing.
"Your subordinate doesn't know. A brother outside the door gave it to me."
Lu Shi glanced at the crossbow on his wrist. He couldn't see anything different. It was just a crossbow.