Great-Grandma Has Been Reborn

[Silver Award, Hongxiu “Sweet Treats” Romance Short Story Contest] In her previous life, she was the eighty-year-old matriarch of a general’s household, a remarkable woman who excelled at both literature and martial arts. She could fend off foreign invaders abroad and keep the household running at home. Reborn into a new life, she shoulders the responsibility of restoring her family’s fortunes, supporting her father and brothers, and safeguarding the nation. The road ahead is difficult, but she refuses to give up. She vows to defy fate and cut off every ill-starred bond dragging her family down. Who could have guessed that a Duke would suddenly appear on this vast and uncertain road…? Qizhan mused, “The moon is lovely tonight. It would be wonderful to take a flask of wine somewhere quiet in the countryside and share a few cups with a kindred spirit.” Jingshu shot him a cold look. “On a dark, windy night like this, where do you see a lovely moon? The countryside is crawling with bandits. If the Duke insists on going, he’s sure to leave and never return.” Qizhan secretly rubbed his hands together: “…” Jingshu sighed. “You have no children, so you naturally don’t understand that every parent wants to make plans for their children.” Qizhan glanced sideways at her. “Oh… So you mean, Third Miss…” Jingshu turned on her heel and walked off. “What a fine, clear day it is! I nearly forgot I have to go back to the residence and air out the books.” Qizhan looked up at the gloomy sky: “…”