Chapter 8 — After My Father Inducted Seven Nuns, They Immediately Prepared Me A Timetable

The incense smoke burned quietly. No one answered me. But I know. People heard it. The following spring, my father received an order to lead the army to the northern border. The border is not peaceful. There is no one more suitable than him in the court. I know you're leaving this time. At least half a year. At most, a year. If it were before, I would definitely panic. Because once my father leaves, I will be the only one left in the Marquis palace. Clan people. Outsiders. Everyone will keep their eyes fixed on Dinh Vien Marquis' palace. But this time, I just ask:

“When will Dad leave?”

My father looked at me.

“Three more days.”

“Are the herbs fully prepared?”

He was stunned.

“Why do you ask that?”

"If the food and herbs go through the merchants, it is easy to be delayed on the way. There are two stores in the Northwest trade route that mother left behind. I have looked through the books, the treasurers are trustworthy people. It is not too late to dispatch a batch of dry food and medicinal herbs for father, wait until the border and then settle with the military camp."

My father just looked at me blankly. On the contrary, I feel a bit unnatural.

“Did I say something wrong?”

He suddenly burst out laughing. His eye rims turned slightly red.

“Our An Ninh has really grown up.”

Three days later, I sent him off to war. The seven concubines all stood behind me. Before getting on the horse, my father said to me in a low voice:

"It's up to you in the palace. If someone bullies you, don't be patient."

“Don't worry, dad.”

He glanced at the seven concubines behind me, then lowered his voice even further.

“They also gave it to me.”

I was stunned. Up until now, I have always thought that you are protecting me. Turns out in my father's eyes. One day, the person who needs to stand up to protect them will be me. I nodded slightly.

“I understand.”

After my father left the capital, sure enough, people started coming to investigate. The first person to arrive was Uncle Tam. He said that the clan wanted to temporarily replace the Marquis to manage a few estates, to avoid inconvenience for a young lady like me. I invited him to drink half a cup of tea. Then, bring all the estate books, tenant lists and harvest details one by one in front of you.

"If Third Uncle really wants to help, it's best to first see how the water canal system in these places has been repaired. I know how to read the books, and my people also know how to use them, so I don't dare bother the manager anymore."

The third uncle did not gain any benefits. A few more ladies came to the palace. On the surface, the words conveyed the intention of making a match for my father. The ladies said that the Marquis' Palace could not be without a mother. I smiled and replied:

"Before going to war, father told me that everything in the palace will be temporarily managed by me. If you really want to continue the journey, you should wait until you return to the capital and then decide for yourself."

Some people say I'm still young and don't understand these things. Concubine Nguyen stood next to me and poured me more tea. I replied leisurely:

"Indeed, I don't understand what it means to be a matchmaker for father. But I understand one thing. Father is not present in the capital, so someone else is talking about marriage on his behalf. That's not appropriate."

The lady immediately looked confused. There were also people who came to see the seven concubines. I want to start a separation from the girls. Say that they are famous Inferior, staying in the Hau palace would ultimately have no support, so it would be better to plan a way out for yourself in advance. When Concubine Lieu returned and told me about it, she even laughed happily.

“That lady said she could find me a good place to stay.”

“So how do you answer?”

Concubine Liu took a sip of tea.

“I said the food at the Hau palace is very delicious, the lady is also very nice, I don't want to go anywhere for now.”

Concubine Tan sat next to her and said:

“No one came looking for me.”

I looked at the horse whip placed in her hand.

“Maybe I don't dare.”

Everyone laughed. The days slowly passed by. I began to truly manage the Marquis' palace. Every day, look at books, meet managers, and handle interactions. When you're busy, sometimes you feel frustrated. Sometimes we want to be a little lazy.