The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 1103 - 926, Mother-in-law Arrives

Chapter 1103: Chapter 926, Mother-in-law Arrives

After the Xiliao raid on Xintunwei, Xiao Yeyang recuperated at home for a few days before resuming his inspections of the four garrisons.

Although Xinxi Town suffered heavy casualties, the raid also exposed weaknesses, leading Xiao Yeyang to learn from the experience and redefine the soldiers’ training program.

Due to the threatening gaze of Xiliao, Xiao Yeyang did not dare to delay, making the most of his time to train the soldiers and strengthen the cooperation among the twelve military towns.

It was not until the 20th of the twelfth lunar month that he returned to Ganzhou City, weary from travel.

Meanwhile, the spies Xiao Yeyang had planted in Xiliao also sent back their reports.

Upon seeing Xiao Yeyang furrowing his brows after reading the message, Daohua couldn’t help asking, "What’s wrong?"

Xiao Yeyang said, "Xiliao raided Xintunwei for two reasons: first, to test the coordination abilities of the military garrisons in combat; and second, the Xiliao Imperial Family has obtained foreign aid. Last autumn, the Xiliao Imperial Family received a large shipment of grain, which probably bolstered their confidence."

Daohua frowned, "Who would send grain to Xiliao?"

Xiao Yeyang shook his head, "We have not yet discovered who it is." No longer talking about the troubling issues, he looked at Daohua’s visibly pregnant belly, knelt down, and rested his head against it.

"I’ve also been reading to the little one these past few days, lest they forget me."

Daohua spoke somewhat speechlessly, yet with a smile, "You’re the child’s father. They won’t forget you, no matter who else they forget." After a pause, she continued,

"My eldest brother will be alone at Xintunwei for the New Year, and I always feel somewhat worried. Should I write another letter, asking him to come over?"

Xiao Yeyang replied, "...I think we should respect my brother’s wishes. He’s staying at Xintunwei to familiarize himself with the local personnel and affairs more quickly."

"With the recent Xiliao raid, many officials there are in panic. It is the right time for my brother to make his move."

Hearing this, Daohua said no more, "Then I’ll send some extra food over to him. It doesn’t matter if he eats it or gives it away. Oh, and we should also send some to my second and third sisters’ husbands."

Xiao Yeyang said, "Leave such trivialities to Guyu and the others, don’t always worry yourself incessantly."

Daohua laughed, "I’m just moving my lips; it’s not that much worry. Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s go have dinner at master’s place."

This year would be the third New Year that Daohua and Xiao Yeyang spent in Xiliang. Because of the Xintunwei raid, the people were worried that Xiliao might invade, so the festive atmosphere was not as strong and lively as the previous year.

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, Daohua hosted a reunion feast for the Li Family, Dong Family, and Su Family. Xiao Yeyang also invited some officials and commanders he valued over, so there was still a decent New Year’s atmosphere in the residence.

On New Year’s Eve, while Xiao Yeyang was helping Daohua paste couplets, De Fu hurried over: "Master, the Xiliao people recently attacked Gandan Town."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yeyang’s expression changed. He handed the couplet he was holding to Guo Ruomei, said a quick word to Daohua, and turned to leave.

After Xiao Yeyang left, Daohua’s brows remained knit.

With a sudden attack on Xintunwei in November and now a strike on the Ganzhou Guard, could Xiliao truly be intent on starting a major war with Daxia?

Because of the Xiliao attack, the already subdued New Year’s spirit lessened even further.

While Xiao Yeyang was busy resisting Xiliao, Daohua and Gu Jian had no mood for celebrating the New Year. Both waited anxiously at home for Xiao Yeyang’s return.

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Upon arriving in Xiliang, Xiao Yeyang took charge of the Ganzhou Guard, and after two years of strict training, the morale and combat capabilities of the local troops were far superior to those at Xintunwei.

The Xiliao forces slaughtered nearly ten thousand soldiers at Xintunwei, but they gained no advantage whatsoever at the Ganzhou Guard.

This time, Yelu Kangda personally led the team. Ever since Xiao Yeyang recaptured the Dan River, he has been thinking about taking it back at every moment.

However, he never expected that the fighting capability of the Border Army at the Gan State Guard would be several times higher than that of the Xintunwei Guard. After charging three times, he lost nearly twenty thousand men, while the enemy only suffered a few thousand casualties.

This time, Xiliao deployed fifty thousand soldiers. After the fifth charge, Yelu Kangda decisively led the remaining ten thousand plus soldiers to flee.

"Yelu Kangda, what do you think our Daxia warriors are? Fight when you want, flee when you wish?"

Xiao Yeyang did not want to let Yelu Kangda go, and also wanted to deter Xiliao, to fight for more time to train their troops. So, he led the cavalry in pursuit.

Along the way, he slaughtered Yelu Kangda’s forces until only a few thousand men remained. In the end, due to concerns about venturing too deep into Xiliao territory and being surrounded, they had to stop and turn back.

By the time Xiao Yeyang had dealt with the military town affairs and returned to Ganzhou City, it was already the beginning of February.

"After this battle, Xiliao should settle down for a while."

Xiao Yeyang lounged lazily on a recliner, with a face full of satisfaction enjoying the snacks fed by Daohua, but soon his eyebrows furrowed again.

"In the two battles, we lost many men. Xintunwei lost nearly ten thousand men, and this time the Gan State Guard also lost more than five thousand. I have already submitted a memo to the Commander for the relief silver, but Wei Hong probably will find excuses to delay it."

Daohua frowned: "He wouldn’t dare to embezzle this silver, would he?"

Xiao Yeyang: "With my status here, he wouldn’t dare to embezzle, but he will certainly not give it willingly. Also, we need to think of ways to replenish the fallen soldiers quickly."

"The tax revenue from Xiliang is too little. Even though my imperial uncle allows me to freely manage and use the tax silver here, there isn’t much silver available."

"But, we still need to continue recruiting troops. Not only for the Gan State Guard but also for the Xintunwei Guard."

Saying so, he looked apologetically at Daohua and touched her slightly bigger belly.

"I had hoped to spend more time with you and the child, but I didn’t expect Xiliao to start a war so soon. I’m afraid I’ll be busy again in the coming months."

Daohua held his hand: "I knew before coming to Xiliang that you would be very busy these first few years. Go and do what you need to do, I’ll take care of myself and Master."

In the following two months, Xiao Yeyang spent over twenty days each month training troops outside, and on the few remaining days, he would make time to return to the Xiao Residence to accompany Daohua and Gu Jian, and read to the baby in the womb.

At the beginning of April, two unexpected visitors arrived at the Xiao Residence.

Daohua stared blankly at Guo Ruomei and Chu Lang, who suddenly appeared before her: "Mother, why have you and Chu the Great Hero come?"

Before Guo Ruomei could answer, Chu Lang spoke: "What, aren’t you welcoming us?"

Daohua hurriedly shook her head and smiled as she stepped forward and gave a curtsy to Guo Ruomei: "For Mother and Chu the Great Hero to come, Xiao Yeyang and I couldn’t ask for more, how could we not be welcoming? I am just a bit surprised, that’s all."

Guo Ruomei smiled and took Daohua’s hand: "Don’t mind your Uncle Chu, his mouth is just a bit sharp." As she spoke, she also looked at Daohua’s nearly nine-month belly.

"Has the child been giving you trouble?"

Daohua smiled and said: "This child is quite active, but hasn’t been too bothersome. I’m fine. Mother, Uncle Chu, let’s go inside."

Chu Lang’s eyebrows raised when he heard Daohua’s address.

This fellow Xiao Yeyang has married himself a daughter-in-law who listens to her mother-in-law. Just now she called him Chu the Great Hero, and once Ruomei spoke, she switched to Uncle Chu.

Not bad at all!

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