Chapter 2062: Separation
Qi swiftly readjusted himself.
Fortunately, he harbored no lingering feelings for Tang Fanghua, only sorrow at being deceived.
Qi and his companions lingered in Anze Province for five days before planning to retreat to their village for another five to six days. From there, they would journey back to Guiwu City and refrain from further visits.
After spending two days with Qi, Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan departed for Liuhe Manor.
The flourishing prospects and opulence of Liuhe Manor left Yuan Mi and Qin Yuanshan envious and effusive in their praise.
The thriving development surrounding the manor was a harbinger of abundant harvests, evoking a sense of joy and contentment.
Before parting ways, Qi, Qin Yuanshan, and Shao Yunduan conferred several times, ensuring all necessary communications were addressed.
On the day of their departure, Qi’s eyes welled with tears. He held Anan in his arms for a moment before reluctantly relinquishing him to Qiao Xuan.
Qi tenderly stroked Anan’s little head, eliciting a sweet smile from the child, who had grown accustomed to Uncle Qi’s presence and enjoyed their playful interactions. Unaware of the concept of parting, Anan assumed Qi was simply teasing him as usual.
After exchanging farewells, they parted ways, each attending to their own affairs. Qi and his companions gradually departed.
By noon, Anan’s thoughts still lingered on Uncle Qi. He repeatedly inquired about him, unaware that Qi wouldn’t return for a while. Upon hearing this, Anan burst into tears, yearning for his beloved companion.
Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan, already burdened with disappointment, felt even more disheartened by Anan’s distress. After consoling the young boy, they breathed a collective sigh of relief, though the interruption had dampened their spirits.
Qi, concerned for Shao Yunduan and the others’ safety, not only visited to bid them farewell but also handpicked 50 elite soldiers, led by Qianjun, to remain in Anze City. Their task: to protect Shao Yunduan, Qiao Xuan, and Anan.
In the event of any economic turmoil, having resources in Anze City could prove beneficial.
Simultaneously, Qi arranged for individuals to return to Shaoding Village to attend to Ms. Fang and the others.
Although Shaoding Village was situated in a secluded area and generally safe under normal circumstances, nothing could be guaranteed. Qi found solace in leaving a few individuals behind, just in case.
Qi and Shao Yunduan understood well that as long as the brothers were thriving outside, the family would remain secure, and no one would dare harm them.
In addition to deploying 50 elite soldiers to safeguard Shao Yunduan, Qi also briefed him on the food supplies.
The power struggle among the three princes showed no signs of abating anytime soon. News of it had already reached the borders. The Beihu and several other small tribes had begun to stir once again.
There were already signs of minor probing. While the city on the northwest border appeared normal and bustling on the surface, defenses had been bolstered, and scrutiny had intensified.
The training regimen across various military camps intensified threefold in preparation for the looming threat from Beihu.
Rumors circulated that Beihu was enticing Qingdi to join forces with him to cause unrest. The Northwest Army couldn’t afford to disregard this potential threat.
Despite Qingdi’s relatively recent amicable relations with Great Qin, the significance of a mere marriage paled in comparison to national interests.
Furthermore, Princess Shuangfu’s union was not with the king but a prince, diminishing the impact of the marriage even further.
While the Northwest Army had stockpiled ample food supplies, increased expenditure on armaments necessitated reallocating funds, resulting in a natural depletion of food reserves.
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