Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 321 Farewell

Emperor Cheng watched Shen Li leave, and then slowly sighed in the hall. With Shen Li away on campaign, his plans had to be interrupted.

If someone were to be forced into the Gu residence at this moment, it would chill the hearts of those who are away on campaign.

He originally did not intend to use Shen Li, but when he sent the second batch of people, there was no one left to use. Considering Shen Li's past achievements, he could not care about anything else.

Hopefully, Shen Li can bring back good news. As for guarding against the Shen family and the Gu family, that's a matter for later.

"Whose fault is it that there's no one available? Isn't it because he's been lazy in his administration for years, only concerned with cultivating Taoism and refining elixirs, never paying attention to promoting military generals or increasing military spending?"

When Shen Li returned home to say goodbye, Xiao Bailing launched into a tirade of abuse.

Shen Zizai could only advise from the side: "Madam, please lower your voice. Walls have ears. If the Flying Fish Guards hear you, it will be a big problem."

"It would be better if he heard this, let him take me to the Emperor to speak." Xiao Bailing was even angrier when she heard this: "If it weren't for his constant wariness of military generals, cutting military spending and reducing conscription, my brothers and uncles wouldn't have died tragically on the battlefield!"

"That's fine, my Xiao family fought for the country, and we shouldn't complain about the deaths and injuries. But this is my daughter, a civil official. What kind of nonsense is it to send her to the battlefield?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Zizai could only sigh; how could he bear to part with it?

This time was different from the last time she accompanied the old Duke. That time she was stationed in the rear, but this time the emperor sent troops to Shen Li, instructing her to act according to the situation.

If the situation at the front becomes truly deadlocked, then we will definitely have to go to the battlefield. The situation is unclear this time, and we dare not even imagine the consequences if we encounter danger.

Even Shen Yue, who longed for the battlefield, had her little face scrunched up like a steamed bun: "Sister, do we really have to go?"

"Silly child, the imperial decree cannot be disobeyed, and the Rongdi are not necessarily monsters. I can handle them." Shen Li concealed the fact that she also wanted to volunteer for the front lines.

She was worried about being criticized by her family.

"Li'er, be careful. You've been studying since you were little, so you don't know how to fight. Don't charge into battle recklessly just because you have brute strength. The situation on the battlefield can change in an instant, so you must not underestimate the enemy." Xiao Bailing knew that scolding was useless, so she could only instruct her daughter from the side.

"Mother, don't worry, I won't act rashly." Shen Li comforted her mother, "Just eat well and sleep well at home, and wait for your daughter to come back safely."

Xiao Bailing had been sending her family to war since she was a child, so she was quite experienced. Even though she was worried, she maintained a calm demeanor and said, "Okay, Mother is waiting for you."

Shen Zizai also gave her some instructions, which were nothing more than to fulfill her responsibilities as the supervising censor and to report to His Majesty in a timely manner if anything happened. Going into battle was not her primary task.

Shen Li agreed to each of their requests and kept them in mind.

"To say that the royal family is getting worse with each generation, the once-good court has become so corrupt and decadent that there is no one capable of serving. If it weren't for the Ministry of Revenue recovering the debts and reforming the tax system, I'm afraid we wouldn't have had the money to fight this war at all." After giving his instructions, Xiao Bailing couldn't help but express his dissatisfaction.

Shen Zizai remained silent, but his expression clearly showed that he agreed wholeheartedly.

A rare hint of pride flickered in Shen Li's eyes.

That evening, after having dinner at the Shen family's house, Shen Li bid farewell to her parents. On her way home, she bought some snacks and heard discussions on both sides of the street while riding in the car.

These were all expressions of anticipation for the great battle and condemnations of the Rong and Di people. Many people drinking at the stalls, after getting drunk, declared that they would set off with the army the next day.

Indeed, the army was to depart early tomorrow morning, and she hadn't had a chance to properly say goodbye to Gu Chang'an.