Chapter 564: Carrying Out the Great Cause
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Luo Jin’an had always suspected something was off about those bandits, but after careful consideration, he became more confident about his suspicions.
Su Binglan’s words made him understand the crux of the matter. Her eyes darkened as she said, “You’re saying Beishao Country put those people here?” Su Bingfengs words just now made him understand the crux of the matter.
“Some are real bandits, while Beishao arranged the rest to be there,” Luo Jin’an said in a deep voice.
Su Binglan did not expect that. “So the people of Beishao want to occupy the border through this method, then use the border as a breakthrough point to attack Chu?”
Luo Jin’an nodded and added, “That should be their idea. Beishao’s goal was Chu in the first place. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have gone to such great lengths to place spies in Chu. Even the Imperial Court has people from Beishao.’
Su Binglan’s brows furrowed. “Our country has an assessment system for selecting officials. One must have no issues with one’s background to enter the Imperial Court. They must’ve hidden themselves well if no one has discovered them yet.”
Luo Jin’an thought of a possibility and said, “Perhaps they had arranged for these people to live in Chu long ago. For example, they’ve lived in Chu since the previous generation.”
“If that’s the case, Beishao has wanted to conquer Chu for a long time.” Su Binglan felt this reason made sense.
“Still, I want the border to be ours. Then it’ll be easier for us to take revenge and carry out our great cause.” Luo Jin’an dared to say anything in front of his wife.
“All right, I’ll do whatever you want to. Don’t you think it’s a crazy idea, though?” Su Binglan giggled.
“It isn’t. If Ruozhu becomes the emperor, it would be a blessing to the people.”
One could only imagine what terrible things Chu Country would experience if the enemies ruled Chu. That was not what Luo Jin’an or Su Binglan wanted to see.
As a member of the Wei family, Luo Jin’an wanted to see the people live and work in peace. His family protected the territory and the people on its land, not the superiors.
The Wei family was excellent at fighting and defending the country, but none of its members intended to become the emperor. Therefore, Luo Jin’an figured it would be best if Lan Ruozhu took the emperor position.
King Lan Xiyao’s ancestors fought for this land long ago. However, his ancestors abandoned the country for its beauty and let someone from the Chu clan become the emperor.
“I’ve reunited with my brother,” Su Binglan said while cupping her chin.
Luo Jin’an was not surprised to hear this. He looked at his wife gently and said, “Are you happy?
Su Binglan nodded. “Yes, I’m happy to be with my brother again. Also, he’ll recover fully after some recovery. He’ll also be healthier than an ordinary person. ”
Luo Jin’an heaved a sigh of relief when he saw his wife’s happiness. However, as if he had thought of something, he asked, “Do you blame me for not telling your brother about you or vice versa when I went to the city to see Ruozhu last time?”
He cared about Su Binglan and all her thoughts and emotions. He also worried she would blame him.
“Why would you think that?” Su Binglan asked.
‘How could I bear to blame him? Besides, I know Jin’an had his reasons for doing that.’
“You must’ve had your reasons, and it was for your own good.”
Luo Jin’an felt a sense of warmth in his heart when he looked into Su Binglan’s trusting eyes.
“Various forces kept their eyes on the deceased royal’s palace then. The people of the Legendary Medicine Valley had just treated your brother, and he needed to rest.
“If he knew of your existence, even if it were just a little clue, he would’ve gone searching for you regardless of anything to confirm it. Also, you didn’t have Lan Ruobing’s memories then. You wouldn’t have recognized your brother, even if you met him.
“Besides, that would endanger you, and I couldn’t risk you.”
Since Lan Ruozhu’s condition was stable then, Luo Jin’an did not consider asking Su Binglan to check on him. Still, if Lan Ruozhu’s condition had worsened, and Su Binglan had to check on him, she would have to do it secretly.
However, Luo Jin’an did not want to force his wife to do anything.
Furthermore, he could not say Su Binglan was Lan Ruobing, so he kept quiet.
Since Su Binglan had reunited with her twin brother, it meant there was an excellent opportunity waiting for them.
Su Binglan said, “l know you have many concerns. Initially, I never considered reuniting with my brother, but someone wanted to kill him. Then I retaliated, and my brother recognized me by watching my actions.”
She would not have told her brother he was Lan Ruobing if it were not for that incident.
“Don’t blame yourself. Everything is fine now, and Brother is in Su Teng Village. He can walk independently now. eat delicious food. and even go
shopping. ”
A faint smile appeared on Luo Jin’an’s face. “He should be thrilled.”
“Yes, of course, he’s thrilled. By the way, our village’s market has expanded even more now. Uncle Fengchen and Aunt Zhizhi also started making cured meats. Their products are pretty famous now.
“Things are also going very well at the embroidery shop since they’ve started making more like jackets and duvets. Those things help our people stay warm and cozy during the winter.
“The winery is in short supply, I’m also preparing to open a noodle shop, and Uncle Fengchen is planning to open his own shop to sell his food.
“Also, Uncle Zhengde wants to open a brick factory. There was an earthquake recently, and everyone realized the importance of their house’s structure since then. That’s why they started using bricks to rebuild their houses.
“Now, Uncle Zhengde and Uncle Fengchen can hire more workers so that people from surrounding villages can also have jobs. I also took in a few female apprentices to teach them medicine.”
Su Binglan rambled on, telling her husband about everything that had happened in Su Teng Village during his absence.
Luo Jin’an listened attentively to every word his wife said. He also knew about the earthquake since Mr. Kong had told him about it in a letter. Still, he could not have known everything through letters.
Luo Jin’an did not even know about the changes in Tenghe Town or the other things Su Binglan had done. He wanted to know these things, no matter how insignificant they might seem.
Su Binglan’s excessive talking made Luo Jin’an feel like he had never left her side. He felt he had participated in the village and town’s changes as he listened to her talk.
Su Binglan did not talk much at home but rambled on in front of her husband.
She enjoyed sharing the littlest things with him, and he listened attentively. Time passed, but the two did not grow tired of each other.
Luo Jin’an also talked to his wife about what happened at the border. It was already in the middle of the afternoon, but no one came to bother them.
After a while, Su Binglan noticed it was getting late and hurriedly said, “Oh, right. We still need to set up brick beds. Let’s hurry and do that for everyone to stay warm at night..”