In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 683 - 665: Making a Comeback_1

Chapter 683: Chapter 665: Making a Comeback_1

Su Pan’er was so parched from speaking, her cheeks ached from constant movement.

In the end, she informed the little soldier, "Actually, there are many considerations when collecting willow charcoal. The ideal time is around Qingming, when the willow buds are just about to sprout and all the nutrients are concentrated in the twigs. At this time, it’s best if they are cut down for use. Unfortunately, we will have to wait until next year."

At this point, she couldn’t help but sigh.

The little soldier was quite optimistic: "Ma’am, don’t worry. Now that we know the method, why worry about being unable to make good gunpowder in the future? Once our brothers produce fireworks and firecrackers from these materials, won’t money start rolling in?"

Fireworks and firecrackers?

Su Pan’er hadn’t really thought about this.

She couldn’t help but feel a little amused. If the little soldier in front of her knew her inner thoughts, I’m afraid...

Lost in her thoughts, Uncle Xiao beside her thought of something.

"Ma’am, the consolidated mountain robbers are idly consuming our food. How do you want to deal with them?"

"Dealing with them will just result in a few more ghosts."

Su Pan’er pondered briefly, "Instead, let’s get them to chop wood or reclaim wasteland. In this way, we can not only be self-sufficient, but also avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble."

"That’s a good idea."

Uncle Xiao nodded repeatedly: "But, will they conspire with the remaining outlaws and launch another attack on us?"

"There is no harm, you only need to do this... "

Su Pan’er whispered a few words to Uncle Xiao, who kept nodding and quickly rejoiced, arranging for it to be done.

There were still forty or so remaining mountain robbers, Uncle Xiao divided them into different groups, seven persons per group, implementing a collective punishment system.

Some of the disobedient mountain robbers were sent to the mine in the rear mountain to do hard labour. Having previously treated the miners in there, they now find themselves in the hands of the miners, and their treatment can be imagined.

Another group, depending on the mountain terrain, quickly designated a large area on the back mountain for deforestation, and the collected firewood was reserved for burning fire.

The last group, which was relatively simple-minded, went to the mountains to find various useful items. It’s the perfect time for bamboo shoots and the blooming of many mushrooms. Other young sprouts from grassroots were also dug up by them, which can fill the shortage of grain.

Time was flying by. The wound on Su Pan’er’s back had developed several layers of new skin, and it was itching terribly at night. Unfortunately, the wound was on her back, so she could only ask Qingwen and co to help her apply the medication. After molting three times, other than the skin of the area being slightly more rosy and delicate than the surrounding area, it had essentially healed.

But Su Pan’er was still busy. Indeed, she was under attack by the gang of robbers from before that escaped when they invaded the mountain top!

The head of the mountain robbers escaped through the tunnel. When he wanted to return, it was naturally impossible to attack from the tunnel. But he was extremely familiar with the mountain village and surprisingly managed to sneak up the mountain from the mountainside in the middle of the night.

Unfortunately, there were many people arranged by Su Pan’er on the back hill to heavily guard the place to prevent any surviving robbers from escaping. Unexpectedly, they discovered the head of the mountain robbers and his men attacking. They immediately sounded the whistle to warn everyone.

The use of whistle for warning travels very far. It is very suitable to be used in forests and it was a tool just ordered by Su Pan’er two days ago. She never expected it to come into use so quickly.

When the whistle sounded, Su Pan’er, who was playing with little Yanyan on her bamboo mat, felt a jolt run through her. She sat up in one swift movement, focusing on the outside noises.

"Uncle Xiao! Uncle Xiao!"

She called out Uncle Xiao’s name loudly.

A soldier ran over hastily: "Ma’am, a whistle sounded from the mountains just now, Uncle Xiao has already taken people over there. Ma’am, do you want me to bring Uncle Xiao back?"

Su Pan’er furrowed her brows slightly and shook her head: "There’s no need, you can go now." After a brief thought, she changed her mind: "Wait, first go check the situation at the northern side, see if there are any invaders there. Remember to bring a few more people with you, and in case of emergencies, make sure to protect your own lives first."

"Yes, ma’am."

The soldier hurriedly left.

Su Pan’er then called two female guards: "You two split up, one goes to the cave in the back hill, keep an eye on any movement from the surviving robbers, and the other one goes to the makeshift shanty. If you notice any movement from the robbers, immediately eliminate them, you don’t need to report back to me."

The two female guards shared a glance, then pressed their fists together: "Yes, ma’am!" They then hurriedly left.

After the two female guards left, Su Pan’er, carrying little Yanyan, was left gazing at the tranquil darkness, listening to the faint sounds of fighting and screams coming from afar, waiting for the outcome of the situation.

She didn’t have to wait for long before one of the sent out soldiers came back to report.

"Ma’am, everything is quiet at the cliff on the north side, there is no movement at all. I have already arranged for brothers to stand guard there, they will immediately send word if there is any news."

"That’s good to hear."

Hearing that there were no invaders from the north, Su Pan’er breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon, one of the female guards returned as well.

"Ma’am, everything is unusually quiet inside the cave. It is probably because the cave is on the shadowy side of the hill, and the sounds outside can’t be heard, so there are no abnormalities."

"I see."

Su Pan’er nodded, observing that the female guard assigned to the makeshift shanty had yet to return, she suspected those mountain robbers have seized the opportunity to cause chaos, probably planning an inside-out operation.

With that thought, she scoffed, "You two take a few more people and go reinforce the shanty. As soon as you discover those mountain robbers rebelling, execute them on the spot!"

These mountain robbers, who are undyingly treacherous, dare to rebel after surrendering to her, they deserve to die!

The two of them took the orders and quickly left.

In the conference hall stayed Su Pan’er, who was gently holding little Yanyan, and Nanny Zhou and others who were somewhat at a loss, unable to decide whether to speak.

"If you are tired, go rest! The wind is strong tonight and I doubt it will calm down anytime soon."

Everyone looked at each other and no one moved.

Even Qingwen could not hide her feelings, "Ma’am, your servant wishes to stay with you."

Su Pan’er raised her eyebrows, showing a hint of understanding at their intentions after a moment of hesitation. She shook her head with a slight smile on her face, "Don’t worry about me, go rest! If the mountain robbers manage to attack their way here, that would mean I can’t protect you anymore. If this happens, whether you are here or in your room, it wouldn’t make a difference."

Having said that, she passed little Yanyan to Nanny Zhou: "Little Yanyan is also tired, take her to rest."

Nanny Zhou and the others could not say anything else, so they took little Yanyan and left.

Although Su Pan’er spoke lightly, she was not at ease. She sat in the middle of the conference hall with her long whip in hand, listening attentively to the faint sounds of fighting.

It wasn’t until the sounds of fighting gradually ceased and a sudden rush of footsteps could be heard that she lifted her head, staring in the direction of the sound.

"Ma’am! Ma’am, I have something to report! It’s Lord Marquis... Lord Marquis he... "

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