latelenovela Chapter 233 Mother Supports You
Chapter 233 Mother Supports You
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Su Nuannuan has spent three whole years guarding the imperial tomb on this estate with her two children. Time flies, and the toddlers who were just learning to speak have now grown into a nine-year-old boy and a little girl.
On this day, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves and fell into the courtyard. Su Nuannuan sat upright on a stone bench, her face solemn as she gazed at the two children standing straight before her. She asked in a slow voice, "Are you really sure about this? This is no small matter. Once you make a decision, you cannot go back on it."
The two children exchanged a glance, then took a step forward together, looking firmly at Su Nuannuan, and answered in unison, "Mother, your children have made up their minds!"
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan nodded slightly in agreement, then said solemnly, "Since that's the case, from today onwards, your mother will first teach you the art of war. This art of war is the foundation of military campaigns, warfare, and the stability of the country. You must understand it carefully and not be negligent in the slightest." After speaking, her eyes swept over the two children, and she saw that they both showed excitement and anticipation upon hearing that their mother did not object.
Cang Lan Jingcheng suddenly looked surprised and couldn't help but ask, "Mother, you actually know about military strategy?" His eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and asked in return, "What? Does Mother Consort not know about military strategy?"
Cang Lan Jingcheng immediately realized his slip of the tongue and hurriedly waved his hand to explain, "No, no, I had no such intention. I was just too surprised!" As he spoke, he touched the back of his head with his right hand, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Seeing this, the girl Canglan Jingyao blinked her bright eyes and asked curiously, "Mother, is there anything you can't do?"
Su Nuannuan was amused by her daughter's innocent words and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Then she gently shook her head and replied, "There are many things that your mother doesn't know. For example, the various firearms being manufactured in the firearms battalion under your uncle's command, your mother doesn't know how to use them."
It's no wonder Canglan Jingyao asked such a question, because over the past three years, Su Nuannuan had imparted countless pieces of knowledge and skills to them. Take ink stick making, for example. From the selection of raw materials to each intricate and complex process, Su Nuannuan explained everything to the children without reservation, and even made one herself with them. The same goes for the snow-white Xuan paper; its manufacturing process was also thoroughly explained by Su Nuannuan, including the proportions of various materials and the drying time, among other details. The same was true for dyeing and printing; the color mixing, pattern design, and even the selection and treatment of fabrics—every step contained profound knowledge. Although the children hadn't yet reached a level of mastery in these skills, they at least clearly understood how these items were made step by step and had a general idea of the effort and time required to complete the entire process.
Over these long three years, the two children not only gained a great deal of cultural knowledge, but also made rapid progress in their martial arts skills. In particular, Canglan Jingyao not only improved her martial arts skills, but also made some progress in her medical skills.
After breakfast today, Su Nuannuan, as usual, asked her two children about their plans and expectations for the future. However, to her great surprise, both children said in unison that they wanted to become mighty generals when they grew up, fighting on the battlefield and protecting their country.
Su Nuannuan found her son's ambition quite reasonable; after all, it was only natural for a boy to enjoy martial arts. However, she never expected that her beloved daughter would share the same dream, which truly surprised her.
But then I thought about it again. In my previous life, female soldiers and female generals were not uncommon. So why should I oppose my daughter pursuing such a path in life?
“Yao’er, you must understand that it’s nothing for your brother, being a man, to suffer a little. But you are a girl, so you must think this matter very carefully,” Su Nuannuan said earnestly to her daughter.
"You must know that since the founding of our Azure Kingdom, there has never been a female general. If you insist on embarking on this path, the hardships you will face are unimaginable, and the problems you will encounter in the future will be varied and endless. Yao'er, are you really prepared to deal with everything?"
With a resolute gaze, Canglan Jingyao answered without hesitation, "Mother, rest assured, I have made up my mind. No matter what hardships I may suffer or what difficult situations I may encounter in the future, I will be fearless." Her clear, watery eyes shone with courage and determination.
Hearing her daughter's resolute response, Su Nuannuan nodded slightly in approval: "Well, since you've made up your mind, your mother won't stop you."
Whatever you siblings do, as long as your actions are righteous and virtuous, your mother will fully support you. However, remember one thing: once you've made a decision, you must not give up halfway or waver. Only through perseverance can you achieve your goals.
"We will heed Mother's teachings and keep them in mind." Canglan Jingyao and her brother bowed respectfully to Su Nuannuan and replied in unison.
Su Nuannuan smiled and waved her hand, signaling them to leave: "Alright, you can go about your business for now. Your mother still needs to prepare some items. Once everything is ready, I will come back to teach you military strategy."
"Yes."
After the two children had disappeared from sight, Jinse lowered her voice and asked, "Your Majesty, do you truly agree to the princess joining the army and fighting on the battlefield in the future?"
Su Nuannuan nodded slightly and replied firmly, "Of course I agree. Why wouldn't I? Who says a woman can't be a general? Just because it hasn't happened before doesn't mean it won't happen in the future!"
Jinse looked puzzled and asked with a furrowed brow, "But this really baffles me. Why would Your Highness have such a thought as wanting to conquer the battlefield?"
Su Nuannuan turned to look at Jinse, her gaze deep and lingering. After a moment of silence, she sighed softly and slowly explained, "Actually, I can guess some of the reasons. She is still young, and the Emperor is not yet inclined to have designs on her. But when the Crown Prince successfully ascends the throne, if there is a need for a marriage alliance with another country, Yao'er, as the eldest princess, will inevitably be the first to be chosen."
However, if she could become a formidable female general, the situation would be entirely different. Which nation in the world would dare to easily send its fiercest general away for a political marriage?
In fact, if my elder brother and father had successfully developed powerful cannons and muskets, then our princesses might never have had to resort to the unavoidable practice of marriage alliances.
“The princess is only nine years old. Is she thinking too far ahead?” Jinse sighed.
"Jinse, a person who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present. It's time to tell her," Su Nuannuan said slowly.