Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2150: She’s Paving the Way for Her Daughter

“Lord Shao’s love for the people rivals that of a father for his own children. His prowess assures victory in this battle!”

“Who does Sun Pu think he is? If Lord Shao could defeat him once, he can do it again!”

“Our Lord Shao excels in leveraging numbers to triumph. Those marauders who’ve plagued Anze Province for over a decade will meet their end at his hands!”

“Lord Shao is blessed with luck. We needn’t fret over a thing. Let’s simply lead good lives. Lord Shao is astute; he must have foreseen this and made preparations. We can entrust everything to him…”

Fan Ruyin’s incessant praise of Lord Shao painted her as his staunchest supporter. To her, everything Lord Shao uttered was gospel truth!

Yet, her motivations were not purely altruistic. By championing Lord Shao, she positioned herself favorably in his eyes. She was clearing the path for her daughter’s future.

Fan Ruyin’s words resonated with some families, prompting introspection. They recognized the logic in her sentiments. After all, Lord Shao had demonstrated his mettle by overcoming formidable odds and emerging victorious with fewer troops. It was evident that he possessed true capability.

Therefore, they decided to observe the unfolding events with keen interest…

Regrettably, Fan Ruyin’s foresight faltered when it came to the ultimate outcome.

With Sun Pu’s forces encroaching upon the city, Shao Yunduan convened discussions with Zheng Sangge, Jia Heming, and their cohorts. They issued a flurry of directives, setting their plans swiftly into motion.

The city boasted ample supplies of food, medicine, and weaponry, along with a robust defense force. However, mere defense wasn’t their aim; they sought to turn the tide of the situation.

But first, they needed to quell the populace’s fears.

In addition to offering reassuring guidance, they bolstered patrols to swiftly extinguish any rumors that could stoke panic and disrupt order, nipping potential chaos in the bud.

Fan Ruyin’s compliments went unnoticed by the officials tasked with monitoring public sentiment. As long as the prominent families remained outwardly innocent, they deemed their job done.

Recording the source of the positive remarks was of little concern to them; their focus lay on identifying any potentially disruptive behavior.

Unaware of Fan Ruyin’s words, Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan remained oblivious to the situation.

Fan Ruyin’s efforts proved futile, leaving her to wonder if she would be incensed if she knew the truth…

Meanwhile, Sun Pu’s army established their camp twenty miles from Huaixi Province, positioned against a towering mountain with ready access to water from the nearby river.

Although the mountain lacked formidable defenses or strategic advantages, it served as a reliable water source and stood as a symbol of the ordinary, yet expansive, landscape awaiting reclamation and cultivation.

The valley stretching at the mountain’s base was predominantly cultivated by farmers from nearby villages. Sun Pu’s army, encamped nearby, paid little heed to these agricultural endeavors.

Despite the absence of immediate danger, Sun Pu remained indifferent.

His focus remained fixed on his original objective: to besiege the city. In his eyes, with 50,000 soldiers at his disposal, offense was the best defense.

He harbored no desire to be caught off guard again.

This time, even if the opposing forces attempted a nocturnal ambush, they would find no opportunity to gain the upper hand.