The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 73: War Stalemate

Yunxi was in the Marquis' Mansion, and her eyes were always looking forward to hearing news from the prince from the front line.

On this day, the sunlight did shine into the house through the window lattice, but Yunxi had no time to look at the light.

"Madam, something bad has happened, something bad has happened!" The maid Qiuju rushed in hurriedly, her hair bun was a little crooked, her face was red and covered with sweat.

Yunxi's brows knitted into a knot, and she glared at Qiuju and said, "Girl, why are you making such a fuss?"

Qiu Ju supported her knees with her hands, breathing heavily, and stamped her feet anxiously: "Madam, we just received news from the front that the war is at a stalemate and the situation is unclear. Our prince..."

When Yunxi heard this, her heart suddenly tightened, she grabbed Qiuju's arm, her eyes wide open: "What's wrong with the prince?

You better tell me quickly!"

Qiu Ju swallowed and stammered, "There's no specific news about the prince yet. I only know that this battle was incredibly difficult."

Yunxi's face turned pale instantly, her lips trembled slightly, and her hands twisted the corners of her clothes unconsciously. After a moment, she threw her sleeves and said through gritted teeth, "No, I can't just wait here. I have to find out more details."

After saying that, Yunxi stood up and paced back and forth in the room, her steps hurried and fast. "No, I have to go and find out more details."

She hurried out of the room with Qiuju, her skirt swaying like the wind with her hurried steps. Yunxi pursed her lips, her brows knitted into a knot, and her eyes were filled with anxiety.

Qiu Ju followed closely behind her, running breathlessly, muttering, "Madam, please slow down, slow down."

Yunxi couldn't listen at all. Her steps became faster and faster, and her embroidered shoes made urgent sounds on the ground.

Walking towards the front hall of the Marquis' Mansion, Yunxi looked solemn along the way. Her fair face was tense and beads of sweat oozed from her forehead.

She looked straight ahead, as if the answer to her urgent problem lay ahead.

Arriving at the front hall, Yunxi saw the butler discussing something with a few servants. He rushed over, his voice changing tone: "Butler, what's the situation at the front?"

The housekeeper saw Yunxi and quickly saluted, a worried look on his face. "Madam, at the moment, all we know is that the enemy and I are in a stalemate, and neither of us can gain the upper hand."

When Yunxi heard this, her eyes widened and she bit her lips, leaving white marks. "Did the imperial court send any reinforcements?"

The housekeeper shook his head and said with a bitter face: "I haven't heard about it yet."

Yunxi frowned even more and clenched her hands into fists: "No, we can't just sit there and wait like this."

She paced back and forth for a few steps, then suddenly stopped and said with a firm look in her eyes, "Prepare the car. I'm going to the General's Mansion to find General Li."

Soon, Yunxi boarded a carriage and headed for the General's Mansion. Along the way, the people lining the streets were discussing the war on the front lines, and everyone's face was filled with worry.

Yunxi lifted the curtain of the carriage and listened to the people's discussions, her heart tightening even more.

When they arrived at the general's mansion, Yunxi was welcomed into the lobby.

"Mrs. Yunxi, why are you here?" General Li looked puzzled, his thick eyebrows slightly wrinkled.

Yunxi said straight to the point, "General Li, the battle on the front lines is at a stalemate. I'd like to ask if you have any solutions?"

General Li sighed, his sigh seeming to reveal his frustration. "Madam, this battle is indeed a difficult one. The enemy is very tenacious, and our soldiers have suffered heavy casualties."

Yunxi frowned, "Then the court has no other options?"

General Li was silent for a moment. "For now, we can only wait for the opportunity and find the enemy's weakness."

After hearing this, Yunxi frowned tightly, staring at General Li with her eyes fixed, her voice changing in anxiety: "General Li, how long do we have to wait?

The prince is fighting bravely on the front lines, and he could be in danger at any moment. Are we just going to sit there and wait?"

General Li shook his head helplessly, sighed, and said, "Madam Yunxi, we can't rush this battlefield situation. The time is not right. Sending troops rashly will only make the situation worse."

Yunxi bit her lip, clutching the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, looking unwilling: "Is there no other way?

General Li, you are a veteran of many battles, so you must have an idea."

General Li stroked his beard, thought for a moment and said, "Madam, there is a way, but it is extremely risky.

The enemy is now defending tightly. If we want to break through, we may be able to send out a surprise force to go around the enemy's rear and disrupt their deployment.

But this requires careful planning. If we are not careful, this surprise force may never return."

Yunxi's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "General Li, as long as there's a glimmer of hope, we have to give it a try."

General Li looked at Yunxi's resolute expression and nodded, "Madam, this matter requires further consideration."

After leaving the General's Mansion, Yunxi's mood became increasingly heavy. Returning to the Marquis' Mansion, she walked straight into the study, her steps hurried and fast.

"Madam, please go slower, be careful not to fall." Chuntao, who was following behind, shouted anxiously.

Yunxi acted as if she didn't hear anything, walked into the study and slammed the door shut.

Chun Tao stamped her feet anxiously outside the door, muttering, "What should I do? Madam is in such a state, I'm really worried that she will tire herself out."

In the study, Yunxi began to flip through military books. Her eyes were focused and eager, and she turned the pages one after another, making a rustling sound.

"Madam, you should take a rest. Your body won't be able to bear it if you continue like this." Chuntao advised.

Yunxi didn't even raise his head, muttering, "I'm fine. Maybe I can find a way to defeat the enemy from these military books."

Her hair was a little messy and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, but she didn't care at all.

As the night deepened, Yunxi was still busy in her study. The flickering candle flame stretched her shadow long.

Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door.

"Ma'am, there's an urgent letter!"

Yunxi's heart trembled, and she quickly stood up, almost tripping over a chair. She walked quickly to the door and opened it in a panic.

She couldn't wait to open the letter and quickly scanned the words on it. The letter said that the prince's army was running out of food and fodder, and the situation was very critical.

Yunxi's face turned pale instantly. She clenched her fists, her hands trembling slightly. "Gather everyone in the mansion immediately. I have something important to discuss."

After a while, everyone in the Marquis' Mansion gathered in the lobby.

Yunxi looked at everyone with a determined gaze, as if she could see through them. "The fighting on the front lines is intense, and the prince's army is short of food. We must find a way to raise food and fodder for support."

Everyone looked at each other, and someone whispered, "Madam, this is not an easy task."

Yunxi said sternly, "No matter how difficult it is, we must do it. The Marquisate cannot retreat at this time."

An elderly servant stepped forward and said, "Madam, our mansion's food reserves are running low. What should we do?"

Yunxi took a deep breath and said, "Take out all the food the Marquis' Mansion can provide. If it's not enough, go buy it, borrow it, even if you have to sell everything you have, you have to get enough food and fodder."

"Madam, it costs a lot of money to buy and borrow grain." Someone else said.

Yunxi glared at the man and said, "Money is nothing. As long as I can save the prince and the soldiers on the front line, I will not hesitate to lose everything I have."

Everyone was stunned by Yunxi's aura and nodded.

So, everyone in the marquis's mansion began to get busy, collecting food and fodder everywhere.

Yunxi supervised it personally, checking every bag of grain carefully, his eyes wide open, holding a small account book in his hand, and taking notes as he looked.

"Madam, this is the food we collected from the wealthy merchants in the city." The servant Ah Fu said with sweat all over his forehead. The sweat flowed down his cheeks and dripped onto the ground, and was instantly absorbed by the dry ground.

Ah Fu was breathing heavily, and his clothes were soaked with sweat.

Yunxi nodded and said, "Okay, keep raising money. The more the better." Her voice was filled with anxiety, her brows were tightly furrowed, and her eyes were bloodshot.

At this moment, a strange man walked in. He was thin, with a pair of eyes that turned around and showed a cleverness.

His clothes were patched, but still clean and tidy.

Yunxi looked him up and down. "Who are you? What can you do?"

The man hurriedly bowed and said, "Madam, my name is Zhao San. I've been in the grain business for years. I can transport grain and fodder from the surrounding towns."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Yunxi's eyes, and she stared straight at Zhao San, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. If you succeed, the Marquis' Mansion will reward you handsomely."

Zhao San responded, turned around and left in big strides, his steps hurried as if he was afraid of delaying something.

In the following days, Yunxi waited for news from Zhao San while continuing to find ways to raise supplies for the front line.

She was busy all day in the mansion, sometimes going to the granary to check, sometimes going to the accounting office to do some calculations.

That day, Yunxi was anxiously waiting in the mansion, pacing back and forth in the room, muttering to herself, "Why is there still no news from Zhao San? I'm so worried."

Suddenly I heard a noise outside the door.

"Madam, Zhao San is back!"

Yunxi hurried out to meet him, only to see Zhao San parked at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion with several carriages loaded with food and fodder.

Zhao San's face was covered in dust and his hair was disheveled, but his eyes were filled with excitement.

"Madam, I am glad to have fulfilled my mission!" Zhao San said, his voice a little tired but full of pride.

A smile finally appeared on Yunxi's face, and that smile was like a ray of sunshine that suddenly appeared in a gloomy day.

She quickly said, "Great! Quickly send people to transport the food to the front lines." Then, she personally directed everyone, "You guys, be quick and don't bump into the food."

Everyone in the Marquis' Mansion took action and loaded the food and fodder onto the carts. They all worked hard and busily.

Yunxi watched the convoy going away and silently prayed in her heart that the prince would return safely as soon as possible.