Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 231 - The Little Wolf Who Understood Human

Chapter 231: Chapter 231 The Little Wolf Who Understood Human Nature

Chapter 231 -231 The Little Wolf Who Understood Human Nature

Murong Jiu nodded and stroked the little wolf’s head.

“A fur mutation like the little wolf’s should actually be considered a disease, but it doesn’t affect the little wolf’s health. It’s just born weaker than the other wolves. If it eats well, it won’t be any inferior to the other wolves as it grows up.”

“Big brother has that embroidered pouch you made yourself, right, with your scent on it. They had the people familiarize the little wolf with your scent. By the time it came to my hands, I also let it get used to your scent every day. That’s why it’s so affectionate towards you.”

“No wonder half a month ago, Third Brother, you asked me for my old handkerchief and old pouch. It turns out it was to give me such a big surprise! I like it so much, it’s really well-behaved, look, it doesn’t make a fuss when I hold it. Third Brother has trained it so well!”

“As long as you like it. The little wolf was abandoned by the wolf pack right after it was born, probably before its eyes were even open. It almost died. It has always been smelling the pouch with your scent, so it thinks of you as its rescaper. That’s why it didn’t feel strange meeting you for the first time and was very docile. It’s not like this with others though, baring teeth and snarling, very fierce.”

Hearing Third Brother say this, Murong Jiu liked it even more.

She also had to thank her eldest brother and Second Brother, who were far away at the Frontier Pass, for still thinking of her.

She wanted to write a letter of thanks and to share her joy at the moment with Jun Yuyan.

Fu Han smiled and went with her to the study, grinding ink for her. He wanted to hold the little wolf for her, but unexpectedly the little wolf was not willing anymore. It stood on the desk, lifting its head as if keeping watch, and on alert, it quite had the majestic air of a Wolf King.

Murong Jiu liked that even more when she saw it, having such a little wolf with her would surely make her mood brighter in the future.

After writing the letter, she handed it to a Hidden Guard.

The Hidden Guard would call for the hawks to deliver messages only after leaving the range of the Prince Mansion, tying the messages to the hawks’ legs.

Since there are other people’s spies all around the Prince Mansion, the hawks, being such a large target, could easily be shot down and intercepted for intelligence and the like.

These hawks had been trained by Jun Yuyan from before, and they were faster than carrier pigeons.

Still, the distance was too great, and flying tired the hawks out. Murong Jiu initially did not want to correspond too often, but Jun Yuyan had told her to at least send a message every three or four days to report her safety and let him know her situation here.

In the evening they had a fish feast that was sweet, spicy, and sour, with all kinds of flavors. Kai Xuan also drank a big bowl of fish soup and ate a bowl of fish flesh picked out by the servants.

Kai Xuan was the name of the little white wolf, chosen by Murong Jiu, meaning that the army would return triumphantly, and her husband and brothers would come back safely.

Indeed, Kai Xuan was very obedient and disciplined, never running around wildly. During the day, no matter what Murong Jiu did, it followed closely behind her. When she read quietly or embroidered, it lay at her feet and slept. However, at night, Kai Xuan insisted on sleeping under her bed, more alert to any rustle of wind or grass than anyone.

Hong Yi joked that Kai Xuan was now more useful than she was.

Chun Tao was also very fond of Kai Xuan; originally, she was afraid that the little wolf might accidentally trip the young miss, but she later found that the little wolf only followed behind her and didn’t run around, so she was relieved.

She even made a little wolf-shaped doll for Kai Xuan. The little wolf was not interested, but who knew that after Murong Jiu embroidered Kai Xuan’s name on it, the little wolf wouldn’t let go of the doll and carried it everywhere in its mouth.

“It really is spirited; my eldest brother and Second Brother have good taste.”

Fu Han kept clicking his tongue in wonder, as he had not realized that this little wolf was so human-like when he was training it.

The atmosphere in the Prince Mansion was very cheerful.

On the Imperial Court, however, there were endless debates.

The reason was that after General Fu and Prince Ling arrived at the Frontier Pass, they only defended and never once attacked, which meant the daily consumption of military rations for so many soldiers was immense.

Some believed that General Fu and Prince Ling should lead the army to a swift victory instead of dragging their feet as if afraid of death, inviting ridicule from the common folk.

Others argued that if they couldn’t defeat the Xiongnu, then they should cede land and pay reparation for peace, otherwise the protracted conflict would deplete the national treasury and possibly invite other foreign enemies to take advantage of their weakness.

Of course, those with integrity and ambition would never agree to peace talks, preferring to die in battle rather than surrender, as that would be a disgrace of the highest order, a situation Great Yan had not yet come to.

At this moment, the report from Deputy General Ouyang at the Frontier Pass had also reached the Imperial Court.

After hearing the report, Prime Minister Li angrily said, “Prince Ling is truly childish, consuming all that meat in one day without considering the future! I thought Prince Ling was brave and heroic in his early military campaigns, but now it seems he has become unreliable!”

“Yes, why didn’t General Fu restrain him a bit, letting Prince Ling be so frivolous?”

“Prince Ling is General Fu’s son-in-law, and General Fu might have grievances he cannot express for the sake of his daughter,”

“Has General Fu also become muddled?”

Everyone was talking at once, and the Emperor sitting on the Dragon Throne also frowned slightly.

Just then, the Marquis of Wuan spoke loudly, “Gentlemen, there is no need for haste. To my knowledge, that smoked meat was sent to Hexi by the merchant convoy and escort agency of Princess Consort Ling, as private property of the Prince Mansion. Prince Ling’s willingness to share all the smoked meat with the army is clearly an act of great righteousness!”

A minister said, “What does it matter if it’s private property? Such actions by Prince Ling show lack of foresight, which makes it difficult for us to feel at ease about him leading the army against the Xiongnu!”

The Marquis of Wuan scoffed, “Since Lord Gu speaks this way, perhaps you should lead the troops into battle and show us all how to win a victory, shall we?”

Lord Gu’s face turned white with fright; with the Xiongnu’s secret weapons being so fearsome, and the Second Prince’s injuries not even healed yet, how could he, a civil official, dare to enter the battlefield?

The Marquis of Wuan noticed that the Emperor’s expression was not very pleased and wondered if His Majesty had some reservations about Prince Ling.

He spoke out clearly, “Perhaps all the lords are well-meaning, worried about the army not having enough food and meat. In truth, Princess Consort Ling is continuously dispatching people to send well-preserved smoked meat and vegetables to the army. The temperature has dropped even more severely in Hexi, and the soil is dry. Fresh vegetables are very limited, so Princess Consort Ling is indeed very thoughtful.”

These words were not an exaggeration.

As soon as Murong Jiu learned of the Xiongnu attacks, she arranged for Manager Chai to purchase meat such as pork, lamb, chicken, and duck, which were plentiful in the south. These were killed and smoked locally before being transported northward.

The first batches of smoked meat were stored in warehouses, and only when sufficient quantities were accumulated were they sent to the Frontier Pass, so the shipments were in continuous succession.

When the overseas merchant convoys learned that Manager Chai needed smoked meat, some quick-witted traders, after learning the method of making smoked meat and negotiating prices with Manager Chai, began buying meat at low prices in their countries and shipping it over to sell.

In some overseas countries, the weather is perpetually favorable and the grasslands fertile, raising many cows and sheep.

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In Great Yan, cows are important agricultural tools and the Imperial Court has decreed that cows must not be slaughtered; they can only be butchered if they die of disease or old age.

But in other countries, beef is a common meat.

But I digress. In summary, the army won’t need to worry about its provisions, and there will be no shortage of meat either.

Hearing the Marquis of Wuan say this, the Emperor nodded, “Princess Consort Ling’s actions have indeed relieved my mind of concerns. Since there will be meat available later on, there is nothing to criticize.”

Not having to spend money from the national treasury, of course, delighted the Emperor.

Prime Minister Li hastily said, “But Your Majesty, if General Fu and Prince Ling only defend and do not attack, continuing like this is also no solution!”