Winter arrived quickly. By early November, Father and the two older brothers had each led their respective troops out of Sijiu City. The adults in the family were all in low spirits, their faces etched with deep worry.
Although Mother knew Luo Jiang would go to protect the two brothers, once the eldest and second brothers actually departed, she could no longer sit still. Fortunately, with Luo Jiang comforting her, her mood gradually improved.
After dinner that evening, Luo Jiang went back to his room with several nieces and nephews, leaving Mother and the two sisters-in-law sitting by the dining table.
Chapter 179