Chapter 1103 - 926, Mother-in-law Arrives
After the Xiliao raid on Xintunwei, Xiao Yeyang recuperated at home for a few days before resuming his inspections of the four garrisons.
Although Xinxi Town suffered heavy casualties, the raid also exposed weaknesses, leading Xiao Yeyang to learn from the experience and redefine the soldiers’ training program.
Due to the threatening gaze of Xiliao, Xiao Yeyang did not dare to delay, making the most of his time to train the soldiers and strengthen the cooperation among the twelve military towns.
It was not until the 20th of the twelfth lunar month that he returned to Ganzhou City, weary from travel.
Meanwhile, the spies Xiao Yeyang had planted in Xiliao also sent back their reports.
Upon seeing Xiao Yeyang furrowing his brows after reading the message, Daohua couldn’t help asking, "What’s wrong?"
Xiao Yeyang said, "Xiliao raided Xintunwei for two reasons: first, to test the coordination abilities of the military garrisons in combat; and second, the Xiliao Imperial Family has obtained foreign aid. Last autumn, the Xiliao Imperial Family received a large shipment of grain, which probably bolstered their confidence."
Daohua frowned, "Who would send grain to Xiliao?"
Xiao Yeyang shook his head, "We have not yet discovered who it is." No longer talking about the troubling issues, he looked at Daohua’s visibly pregnant belly, knelt down, and rested his head against it.
"I’ve also been reading to the little one these past few days, lest they forget me."
Daohua spoke somewhat speechlessly, yet with a smile, "You’re the child’s father. They won’t forget you, no matter who else they forget." After a pause, she continued,