Time Travel: A Fisherwoman Goes to the Sea to Raise a Baby

Chapter 532 Setting sail to meet the enemy

He walked to an open area in the courtyard, his voice clear and not loud, yet it easily drowned out the remaining music:

"Someone come here!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

The attendant was already waiting at his side, kneeling on one knee.

"Gather all the guards in the manor and send my orders to the naval camp..."

Lin Ke's voice was cold and clear, and in the sudden silence of the wedding banquet, each word struck like metal and stone: "All warships, raise sails and prepare weapons immediately! Archers cock guns, gunners take their positions!"

His gaze swept over the guests present, who were also dressed in military robes and had already put down their wine glasses and stood up solemnly. He continued to give orders: "Captain Zhong, Commandant Li, have your troops assemble at the dock within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and follow me..."

He paused, then spoke the last word with unwavering resolve, carrying a chilling murderous intent:

"Set sail to meet the enemy!"

The order was given, and everyone present was shocked.

The festive atmosphere had not yet faded when the chilling air of impending war was already palpable.

The servants stopped in their tracks in a panic, the musicians forgot to play, and the guests looked at each other and began to whisper among themselves.

Upon hearing this, Sanchuan, holding Wuyuan, immediately pulled Sihai back to his eldest sister's side.

As soon as Lin Ke finished speaking, the message reached the bride's ears in the bridal chamber.

A young maidservant who was serving outside received the news and rushed in, her face pale. She didn't care about etiquette and reported the news breathlessly.

"Miss! No...something terrible has happened..."

Before she finished speaking, Granny Ma's face immediately fell.

"You jinx! Miss is perfectly fine, how can you say such a thing?"

"No rush, take your time," Lu Siyu said gently.

The maid then recovered and said, "Everyone outside is saying... that pirates are attacking! The young master is going to lead his troops out to sea to meet them, and he's already gathering his forces."

Inside the room, red candles burned brightly, creating a dazzling festive atmosphere.

Lu Siyu was wearing an elaborate formal robe, and the jeweled hairpins and crown on her head were still in place.

Upon hearing this, she remained seated, only slightly tightening her grip on her hands resting on her knees.

Upon hearing this, Granny Ma's face immediately darkened, and her brows furrowed.

She first clicked her tongue, her words filled with dissatisfaction towards Lin Ke.

"What kind of mess is this! Shouldn't the young master look at what day it is today? It's a joyous occasion! It's the wedding night! He really doesn't care about you, Miss. The fighting and killing outside can be handled by the servants. Why would he abandon his bride and go to the front lines himself on the wedding day? This... this is just too outrageous! It's bad luck! It's really bad luck!"

Granny Ma grew angrier as she spoke, and turned to leave, saying, "No, this old servant must go out and say something. No matter how important the matter is, today's gifts must be properly presented."

Who knows if this son-in-law will come back tonight?

Her young lady had already suffered a lot of grievances by leaving Chang'an to marry into this family. If the groom fails to return tonight and leaves her young lady alone in her room on her wedding night, how will she maintain her authority in front of the servants?

"Granny."

Lu Siyu suddenly spoke, her voice coming through the beaded curtain, soft yet steady.

Granny Ma immediately stopped in her tracks.

“No need to go.” Lu Siyu’s voice was calm. “Send someone to tell the person who is useful to the master that…” She paused, as if considering her words, and finally said only, “Tell him to be careful in everything and pay attention to safety.”

The maid who came in to deliver the message received the order, quickly replied "Yes," and hurriedly ran out.

So, once again, only the master and servant remained in the room.

Granny Ma turned around and looked at her young mistress, who was sitting upright without moving. She felt both heartache and frustration, and wanted to persuade her again: "Miss, you're just too kind-hearted! This..."

“Granny,” Lu Siyu interrupted her again, her tone still calm but with an added air of authority, “As the commander of a city, it is my duty to protect the land and its people. Today, the pirates have invaded, which concerns the safety of all the people in the city. My husband will decide what is more important. You should not say anything more.”

Granny Ma opened her mouth, looking at her young mistress's calm profile. She opened and closed her mouth again, but in the end, she swallowed all her complaints.

She silently walked to the table and replaced the nearly burnt-out red candles with a new pair.

The candlelight flickered, making the red glow of the room even more intense, yet also adding to the silence.

Lu Siyu sat upright on the bed, the beaded curtain swaying slightly, obscuring her face, but her posture remained straight.

Lin Ke no longer looked at the vibrant red decorations filling the room.

He went inside and changed out of his formal attire, then immediately put on a black outfit and soft armor for easy movement.

Without saying a word, he turned around and strode towards the gate of the mansion.

Zhao Cheng rushed over and, seeing his master's attire, naturally understood what was going on.

"My lord... your subordinate..." Zhao Cheng bowed, his tone somewhat uneasy.

Lin Ke only glanced at him and said, "I'll settle accounts with you when I return from killing the enemy."

Despite his fear, Zhao Cheng followed closely behind with several military officers, their armor clashing against their swords with a rapid, clanging sound.

The courtyard, which had just been filled with the aroma of wine and joy, was instantly overshadowed by a tense atmosphere.

"Miss..."

San Chuan was somewhat flustered, as this was the first time he had ever seen such a scene.

He leaned against Xu Yiyi, his eyes filled with longing.

Xu Yiyi comforted him, "It's alright. The navy's officers and soldiers are all highly skilled. The pirates might not be able to defeat them."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qingshan immediately came over.

"What did you say to Lord Lin just now? Why did your expression change so suddenly?"

Xu Yiyi didn't understand either, and recounted everything she had just said.

Upon hearing this, Qingshan clapped his hands on his thighs.

"Isn't that a misinterpretation?"

Xu Yiyi looked over in confusion.

Qingshan continued, "Think about it, what kind of duties does Chief Guard Zhao have? Today, he was the head of the guards at the banquet. From the start of the banquet until just now, he has been guarding Lord Lin's side the whole time, never leaving the main seat, his eyes scanning the entire room like a hawk. At a time like this, how could he possibly abandon his post and go off to drink?"

Xu Yiyi's heart skipped a beat.

"And then there's A-Yue. As Lord Lin's confidant, we haven't seen her since this morning. It's normal that he was initially overwhelmed by the joy of the wedding and didn't understand things at first. But after thinking it over, he must have figured out what was going on."

Upon hearing this, she reached out and slapped her forehead, her tone full of regret: "I was so confused... If I had known this would happen, I should have said I didn't see it."

"There's no point in saying more. Now we just hope that everything goes smoothly at the front and that we can return tonight on our wedding night."

Aoyama let out a long sigh.

Before long, the guests also tactfully got up to say goodbye.

Xu Yiyi, along with her three younger brothers, followed the flow of people out of the Lin residence.

The cool sea breeze of evening swept over us, dispelling the lingering smell of alcohol and the heat of the banquet.