Chapter 520: Chapter 519 – For the Sake of Grandpa’s Health_1
 

“Swoosh!”

It was like a bolt of lightning struck just above Lin Xiaoyang’s head, leaving his mind dazed.

Once he regained his wits, he couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions.

“Qingluo, my sweet daughter, your father will listen to you. I won’t waste any more time, and I look forward to the day when we can fight on the battlefield together.”

**

It was dark, and Lin Qingluo had dinner with her grandparents before heading to Autumn Frost Residence to give the Old Master acupuncture.

Under her careful care, Old Master’s cough had significantly improved, and he could now sit up with the help of soft pillows and chat with her for a while.

Lin Qingluo inserted the needles swiftly and accurately, quickly covering the Old Master’s entire body with them.

When the silver needles entered, there was a slight prickling sensation. In order to distract Old Master’s attention and keep him from feeling unbearable pain.

She chatted with him while inserting the needles, “Grandpa, you’re getting old and your stomach isn’t as strong. Remember not to eat spicy food, don’t indulge in it and irritate your stomach.”

“Hmm.”

Old Master made a slight noise from his nose.

He had spent his life in the military, guarding the harsh and cold borders for decades. He was used to eating spicy food to ward off the cold.

Now that he was old and had returned to Capital City to retire, he hadn’t given up his habit of eating spicy food.

Being told not to eat spicy food after a lifetime of it made the old man a little bit downcast.

“Grandpa, Qingluo is doing this for your health.”

Lin Qingluo smiled and gently coaxed Old Master, “Chili peppers are too harsh on the stomach, so if you can avoid them, do so. Control your diet, and your body will feel better.”

“Hmm.”

Old Master sulked, closing his eyes and pretending not to hear.

Lin Qingluo chuckled cunningly, deliberately changing the subject, “Grandpa, I plan to build a solid defense line along the eastern border, following the example of the ancient people who built the Great Wall. What do you think of this idea?”

“Hmm?”

Old Master perked up upon hearing this, his eyelids trembling as he opened them.

“Nanqi Kingdom is too weak, and although they temporarily repelled Beiqi’s attack with the help of foreign aids, the soldiers defending the border paid a heavy price.”

Lin Qingluo smiled, pretending not to notice and continued along her train of thought, “Beiqi grows stronger each day, and Xia Houchun is ambitious. Sooner or later, they will come back, and the next time, the little emperor of Nanqi might not be so lucky.”

“Fengqi has lived in peace with Nanqi for decades, and the border troops serve only as a nominal deterrent. Lin Clan’s military forces cannot reach there, and once war breaks out, the eastern defensive line will be the weakest spot.”

“That’s why I want to build defensive fortifications along the border to resist foreign enemies and protect the people of Fengqi from the suffering of war.”

“Constructing defensive structures requires a great deal of manpower and resources, which isn’t an easy task.”

Old Master’s attention was entirely absorbed by the idea of building defenses, his brows furrowed and eyes filled with concern, “Even at the height of their power, past empresses never considered building such fortifications.”

“That’s why Qingluo wants to collaborate with the Wang Clan from Long City.”

Lin Qingluo had a plan in mind, “They provide the manpower, and we provide the money. The gold mines in Mystic Canyon are being successfully exploited, and the stored gold is enough to support the construction costs.”

“How did you meet the Wang Clan?”

Old Master’s train of thought was led astray.

Lin Qingluo smiled slyly, “I happened to save the current head of the Wang Clan – now I am his lifesaver.”

Old Master was elated, “Since you have the desire, then go ahead and put your heart into it! Grandpa supports you.”

“Thank you, Grandpa.”

Lin Qingluo inserted the last silver needle, smiling so wide that her teeth showed but her eyes could not be seen.