All good things must come to an end. It was late at night. Feng Le Lou was only left with a mess of cups and plates. The young people had already dispersed, fighting for the last bit of warmth.
In the room, a beautiful woman was folding clothes one by one and putting them into a bundle. A man who walked into the room saw her and snatched it away.
"Chengxiu, I told you not to do these things." Yan He pulled her to sit in front of the couch. "You are pregnant now. You should be more careful. What if you get tired?"
Xia Chengxiu said, "I am only pregnant. Why do you have to make it sound so serious?"
"You are pregnant and you are not serious?" Yan He made a fuss about nothing. "Anyway, there are servants to do these chores. You just have to take care of yourself."
Xia Chengxiu was silent. "I just remembered that you did not have time to wear two sets of new clothes. This time, I will bring them for you."
Yan He rarely returned to the capital these two years. Sometimes, he would leave the capital before he could wear the new clothes that Xia Chengxiu prepared for him.
"I am going to war. There is no need to dress so nicely." Yan He said without thinking, "There is no need to bring so much."
Xia Chengxiu was silent.
Her silence made Yan He panic. Every time before he went to war, he was most afraid of Xia Chengxiu's silence. Xia Chengxiu's daughter was gentle and strong. When Yan He was young, he had seen his family members cry for him to stay when he went to war. Even his own mother was like this. However, Xia Chengxiu was never like this. At most, he would be silent like this.
However, this silence made him feel even more guilty and pity. As a general, when the country was in trouble, he would not shirk his duty. He had lived until now and was worthy of being the ruler of heaven and earth. The only thing he owed was his wife and children.
Yan He hesitated for a moment. He pulled Xia Chengxiu into his arms and sighed softly, "Chengxiu, I have wronged you."
Xia Chengxiu was stunned for a moment before she smiled. "What grievance is this? You went to Ji County in order to protect the Great Wei's territory. Wasn't I able to live peacefully in the capital also because of your protection?"
"But I …" Yan He frowned. "When you were pregnant, I couldn't be by your side."
Being able to have a child with Xia Chengxiu was something to be happy about, but it also came with regret, disappointment, worry and guilt.
"Since I married you, of course, I already expected this day to come. Xia Chengxiu smiled. "The situation is critical. Even if you're not in Shuojing, the little guy will understand."
Yan He looked at Xia Chengxiu's lower abdomen and covered it with his palm. He murmured, "I don't know if it's the young master or the young lady …"
"When I heard what you said at Fengle Restaurant today, I thought you didn't care." Xia Chengxiu chuckled.
"I don't care whether it's a boy or a girl. After all, it's my blood."
"If it's really a son, do you really want him to be a general like you?" Xia Chengxiu asked.
Yan He thought for a moment. "I do want him to be a general, but if he doesn't like it and wants to be something else, that's fine. Besides, if our Muxia wants to learn martial arts, that's not a problem. My classmate, General Feihong, was also a girl. If our Muxia wants to be the second General Feihong, as her father, I will definitely support her. However, I'm much better than the father of the He Family. I will definitely teach her everything I know and let her surpass General Feihong. "
Xia Chengxiu stared at him and nodded. "I understand. You still like the young lady."
Seeing that he was exposed, Yan He was not angry. He said, "That's right!"
Xia Chengxiu couldn't help but laugh. After laughing, he leaned his head on Yan He's shoulder and said softly, "If … I'm saying if, when Muxia is born, it'll be good to have you by her side."
Yan He was stunned. Once the war started, no one could say for sure when it would end. Maybe they could make it in time, maybe they couldn't … He held Xia Chengxiu's hand. "I'll try my best. Chengxiu, I also want to see our child being born."
The night in Shuo City didn't seem to be as cold as before.
The heater in the room was removed. He Yan took a bath and went to the bedroom. He saw Xiao Jue sitting in front of the table, wiping her sword.
She held Drinking Autumn in her hand. It didn't look like a sword, but more like a rare treasure. It was hard to imagine that such a beautiful sword could be so sharp on the battlefield that it could cut the enemy's golden sword and split the enemy's arrow in half.
He used a silk cloth to wipe away the last specks of dust on the tip of the sword. Just as he put the sword back into its scabbard, he saw another sword in front of him. It was accompanied by the laughter of the person beside him. "Military Governor Xiao, help me wipe it too."
Xiao Jue glanced at her. He Yan looked at him with a grin. After a moment, he silently took the sword, pulled it out, and really began to help her wipe it.
He Yan sat down in front of the table.
Qinglang and Drinking Autumn were two completely different swords. It was reasonable to say that a woman's sword should be light and agile. However, Qinglang was very heavy. Even if a man held it, it wouldn't be easy. The body of the sword was green and simple. At first glance, it looked very ordinary. However, upon closer inspection, it was very different. It was just like the owner of the sword.
He Yan rested his chin on his hand as he looked at the young man in front of him.
He had also just taken a bath, and was only wearing a jade colored inner garment with a casual outer garment. His attire was not very proper. He was originally a lazy beauty, but he had to meticulously wipe his sword. Thus, there was a bit of austere coldness mixed together, and it made people unable to move their eyes away.
Xiao Jue noticed He Yan's gaze and asked, "What are you looking at?"
"I'm thinking," He Yan didn't hide anything. "Your face is indeed worthy of the title 'Jade Face Commander'."
For a general to look like this, it was an insult to the other generals.
Xiao Jue's mouth twitched.
It was very strange. He didn't like others to talk about his appearance. Judging a person by appearance was a superficial thing. However, whenever He Yan directly praised his appearance, he didn't feel disgusted. In fact, he even enjoyed it. Sometimes, Xiao Jue would reflect on himself and wonder if he had become superficial. That was why he was happy.
He Yan waited for him to finish wiping the sword. Then, he put the sword back into the scabbard and stood up to hang the two swords on the wall.
As soon as Xiao Jue finished hanging the swords, he was hugged from behind.
He Yan loved hugging him like this. It was like a child clinging to an adult. Perhaps it was because she was too short, or perhaps it wasn't because He Yan was short, but because Xiao Jue was too tall. In any case, every time she hugged Xiao Jue's waist, her expression would be filled with pure happiness. This happiness would make people feel warm in their hearts.
"Heroine," the young man stood motionless. His voice carried a hint of mockery. "Are you going to strangle me to death?"
Her disapproving voice came from behind. "I haven't even used my strength yet. Military Governor Xiao, why are you so weak?" Then, she reached out and touched his waist.
Xiao Jue: "… He Yan."
He Yan touched the sachet on his waist and pulled it over. She held it in her hand and said, "Xiao Jue, is this how you advertise my needlework?"
Xiao Jue turned around and looked at the sachet in her hand. She raised her eyebrows slightly. "That seems to be 'mine'."
He Yan was speechless.
She didn't notice it at first. However, when she left today, Lin Shuanghe said to her, "Sister He, what's with that ugly sachet on Huaijin? He's the second son of a Xiao family. It's really unsightly for him to wear such an ugly accessory. Since you're his wife, you should pay attention to it occasionally. "
He Yan 'paid attention' to it. It was fine if she didn't, but once she did, she felt both angry and amused.
Previously, Bai Rongwei had given Xiao Jue a protective talisman. The protective talisman was placed in a sachet. At that time, out of some secret thoughts, He Yan had embroidered a moon in the sachet. To be honest, the moon was not very beautiful. However, it was still a token of her goodwill. Now, it seemed that Xiao Jue had discovered the secret. However, even if she discovered it, why did she flip the sachet upside down and show the embroidered side?
Anyone who saw it would only think that it was an ugly sachet.
"You didn't tell them that I embroidered it, right?" He Yan asked nervously. "It's so ugly. I definitely didn't embroider it!"
Xiao Jue laughed. "Oh, I only told them that it was my wife who embroidered it."
He Yan's heart turned to ashes.
She returned the sachet to Xiao Jue. "It's fine. You've already embarrassed yourself. However, don't you think that it's ugly when you wear it? "
This was like the elegant prince Lin Shuanghe holding an iron hoe as a decoration. Ugliness was secondary. The main thing was that it didn't match.
"Is it?" Xiao Jue fastened the sachet to the button of her outer garment. "I think it's not bad."
He Yan thought to himself, could it be that being blind is contagious?
He turned around and looked at He Yan. "When we arrived at Yunzi, when I saw it, it felt like I was looking at you."
He Yan: "… Are you trying to say that I'm ugly?"
He was stunned for a moment. Then, he laughed and said leisurely, "Your way of thinking is always different from ordinary people."
He Yan also laughed. How was she different from ordinary people? It was just that she didn't want to make the atmosphere sad. People were always especially vulnerable and sad when they were about to leave. However, she didn't want to. If she knew that her goal was in front of her and she knew where she was going, then she would take big steps forward and walk forward confidently.
The so-called weakness was the other side of the armor.
"Xiao Jue, can you promise me something?" She asked.
"What is it?"
"Jiuchuan and Yunzi are not in the same direction. When the war starts, it will take time for news to reach each other. I used to be alone and didn't have any worries. However, you and I are husband and wife now. I want you to promise me that if there's news, no matter what it is, you will do what you have to do. Don't affect the overall situation and don't stop. "She looked at the man in front of her." Continue to walk forward. "
No one could guarantee the outcome of the war.
This was the first time she was going to war with her sweetheart. A person couldn't be distracted. When a general was on the battlefield, all his energy could only be used on the battlefield in front of him and the enemy. Every time he was distracted, it was a big taboo. At that time, the so-called husband, son, father, these titles all had to be cast aside. On the battlefield, if it wasn't a soldier, then it was a general. That was all.
Of course, she was the same.
"This sentence also applies to me," He Yan said. "No matter what I encounter, no matter what I hear, I will lead my troops forward. I won't retreat or stop for anything."
The girl's eyes were bright and seemed to be a little apologetic. She hesitated for a moment. "You might think that I'm very heartless …"
"I promise you," Xiao Jue interrupted her.
He Yan was stunned.
Xiao Jue said, "You also have to promise me one thing."
"… What is it?"
He leaned over slightly and gently kissed He Yan's forehead.
"Come back alive."
The early spring sun shone on the newly cut window flowers. The sun was cut into small beams of light that sprinkled on the ground in the courtyard.
A tall imperial bodyguard walked in from outside with a bundle in his hand. They were about to leave the capital for war. The original "imperial bodyguard" should also return to the Nine Flags Camp and follow them to Yunzi.
A petite figure was sweeping the courtyard. Chi Wu stood behind the girl. He hesitated for a moment, not knowing if he should call out to her.
Logically speaking, he had "stayed" at the He Family for a period of time. Although he didn't do much and did almost nothing to help He Yan, He Yan's personal maid, Qing Mei, had a good relationship with him. At one point, Chi Wu even thought that he had a pretty good relationship with Qing Mei. After all, this was the first time in his life that he had been ordered around by a woman. Perhaps it was because of Qing Mei's matter-of-fact attitude that even he was affected. After a long time, Chi Wu also began to think that this was how it should be.
However, after He Yan married into a Xiao family, Qing Mei avoided him as soon as she saw him, as if he was the god of plague. Chi Wu was very puzzled, but it wasn't good for him to drag a little girl to ask for an explanation. In addition, there were too many things that happened after that, so he didn't see Qing Mei many times.
However, after leaving today, he probably wouldn't see this little servant girl for a long time. Chi Wu hesitated whether he should go forward to greet her as a farewell.
Before he could decide, Qing Mei turned her head. When she saw Chi Wu, she was surprised and said, "Imperial Bodyguard Chi Wu?"
"Oh … I'm leaving." Chi Wu scratched his head, "I just happened to pass by." After saying this, he didn't know what else to say and planned to turn and leave.
"Wait!" Qing Mei called out to him. She took a cloth bag from the stone table next to her and stuffed it into Chi Wu's arms, "You came at the right time. If you didn't come, I could only have Young Madam give it to you."
"What is this?" Chi Wu was surprised.
"Young Madam said that Yunzi is close to the sea and is very humid. I made a pair of boots. The soles are a bit hard and waterproof. My craftsmanship isn't very good, so you'll have to make do with it. "She emphasized," Consider it a reward for helping me sweep the courtyard earlier! "
Boots? Chi Wu lowered his head to look at the cloth bag in his arms. His mood was a bit strange.
Qing Mei saw that he was still standing there and said with her hands on her hips, "You're still not leaving? Aren't you afraid that Young Master will order you to serve him if you're late? "
Chi Wu finally regained his senses. He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Many thanks." He turned and was about to leave.
Qing Mei called out to him again, "Hey!"
"Is there anything else?" Chi Wu asked.
She grabbed the broom next to her and turned to walk into the courtyard. As she walked, she said, "Knives and arrows don't have eyes. You be careful!"
Chi Wu looked at her back and coughed lightly. It seemed that he wanted to laugh, but he held it back. He stuffed the cloth bag into his arms and strode away.
Outside the city gates, it was already crowded with commoners who came to watch the commotion. Their family members had already come to send them off.
Beside Xiao Jing, Bai Rongwei grabbed He Yan's hand and repeatedly reminded her to be careful. She then carefully placed a safety talisman in her hand and said, "This was consecrated by the master of Yu Hua Temple. He asked for a total of two. One is for you, and the other is for Huaijin. " She said, "A He, I know that you have a righteous heart, but … you also have to protect yourself."
He Yan hung the safety talisman and the black jade at his waist together. He smiled and said, "I know, Eldest Sister-in-law."
"Yan Yan, don't worry and go to Jiuchuan. Father will wait for you at home!" He Sui waved at her heroically. He wanted to put on a confident and magnanimous appearance, but his eyes unconsciously turned red.
He Yan's eyes also became a little wet.
He Yunsheng didn't say anything, but when He Yan walked in front of him, he finally couldn't help but remind her, "He Yan, you better do what you said."
"I know, I know." He Yan hurriedly nodded. "I will definitely come back alive. Don't worry." She patted He Yunsheng's head again. "When I'm not here, I'll leave the He family in your care, Yunsheng."
He Yunsheng said, "Don't worry."
These three words were spoken in a powerful and resonant manner.
He Yan couldn't describe what she was feeling. Every time she went to the battlefield in her previous life, she was always alone. Now that she had so many ties, she didn't feel restrained. Instead, she was filled with strength.
He Xinying also came today. She hid in the crowd and was discovered by He Yan. She hesitated for a moment, then stood out and handed the cloth bag in her hand to He Yan.
He Xinying said, "You're a woman. It's inconvenient for you to do everything in the army. Here are some clothes and small things that I personally made. You can use them."
He Yan smiled. "Thank you, Xinying. You're so thoughtful."
He Xinying pursed her lips. "You're going to the battlefield. This is all I can do for you." She called out softly, "Sister, you must come back safe and sound."
He Yan winked at her. "Don't worry. When I come back, I'll use my military merits to exchange for rewards. I'll buy you the most beautiful jewelry!"
He Xinying was amused by her words. On the other side, Yan He urged at the city gate. "Marquis Wu An, what are you waiting for? Let's go! "
"I'm coming, I'm coming." He Yan said as he walked over and got on his horse.
Xiao Jue was beside him. She was dressed in martial attire and had a long sword at her waist. She rode beside him.
Xia Chengxiu was supported by a maid. He watched as the soldiers and horses left the city. When they could no longer be seen, he gently stroked his lower abdomen and muttered, "Muxia, quickly say goodbye to your father."
Cheng Lisu ran out with his family behind his back. At this moment, he was hiding in the crowd. He asked Song Taotao who had also sneaked out, "When do you think they will come back?"
The little girl was not annoyed by his question. She only said, "I don't know." After a while, she slowly continued, "But, I hope that every one of them can come back."
The city gate was wide open. Under the sunlight, the wind caused the grass and trees to sway slightly. The soldiers and horses moved forward, like a winding dragon, fearlessly rushing to the battlefield.
The banners fluttered in the wind.
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