Chapter 421 - 419: I’m Glad It’s You (First Update)

Chapter 421: Chapter 419: I’m Glad It’s You (First Update)

Xu Jing’s cheeks were slightly warm. She pushed away the shameless man who leaned in front of her, and whispered, "Chang Xiao is still here, be serious."

Xiao Yi took the opportunity to hold her hand, while the other hand supported his forehead. He lay down beside her, glanced over at the soundly sleeping Little Point, and smiled gently, "He’s sleeping soundly, no need to worry. Jing, actually, when you’re mad at me, I’m quite happy."

Xu Jing gave him a cool glance.

So, what he meant was that she shouldn’t have softened her heart and forgiven him so quickly?

Seeing the look in her eyes, Xiao Yi’s smile widened, he lowered his head to lightly kiss her hand, and said in a low voice, "I know you’re worried about me, which is why you were upset that I only told you this so late.

But initially, although it was decided that I would go on the campaign with Duke Liang, I couldn’t be sure exactly when or where until this morning, when our scouts confirmed that the Jiang Family is indeed heading to the territories of Pinglu Jiedu Envoy and Beiting Jiedu Envoy, which is why tomorrow’s campaign was finalized.

I truly didn’t intentionally hide this from you."

Xu Jingjing was silent for a moment, then turned to directly face Xiao Yi, and said softly, "I can guess the general situation, you don’t have to keep explaining to me. I just want to know if you have any estimation of how long this battle will last, and whether... there will be great danger?"

Xiao Yi looked at the woman in front of him without blinking, a trace of helplessness in the curve of his mouth, "I don’t want to lie to you, there’s no such thing as a non-dangerous battle. But I promise you, no matter what, I will return to you and Chang Xiao.

As for how long this battle will last, I have indeed estimated. Given the current situation, the Jiang Family has about two hundred thousand troops, and together with the forces of the Pinglu Jiedu Envoy and Beiting Jiedu Envoy, it’s over four hundred thousand.

In terms of troops, we won’t lose to them. But sometimes in war, numbers alone don’t decide everything. The Jiang Family has realized the disparity in forces, so they first tried to support Guangming Hall to seize the army’s supply of medicine. They likely wanted to tamper with the medicine supplied to our troops to weaken our combat strength, then catch us off guard when they start a rebellion."

Xu Jing’s expression darkened slightly, "But this scheme of the Jiang Family’s has already been thwarted by us."

"That’s right, the Jiang Family must hate you and me very much. Moreover, their hasty action this time is forced. If not for the former He Dong Jiedu Shi exposing them, they wouldn’t have discarded all disguise so quickly. Their quick action now is a desperate gamble, and their preparation is actually inadequate."

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "This is crucial for us. If we use this well, we might find a breakthrough to defeat them completely. But I’ve never dared to underestimate the Jiang Family. They’ve been lying low for so many years, and even if forced to a dead end, they won’t give up easily. My biggest worry now is that they might ally with foreign tribes to deal with us, or use them to constrain us."

Xu Jing couldn’t help but recall the appearance of Jiang Yu when he came to see her, still looking full of confidence and assurance.

She didn’t know if this was because Jiang Yu refused to show his vulnerability in front of her, or if they had some plan, so even when forced to flee the Western Capital early, they weren’t anxious at all. A trace of unease rose in her heart as she slightly furrowed her brows and said, "That’s indeed something they might do, so you need to take the army there quickly?"

Xiao Yi and his team had been secretly investigating the Jiang Family. If they had earlier contacts with foreign tribes, they should have found some clues.

Xiao Yi didn’t mention it, indicating that the Jiang Family might not have considered using foreign power before.

After all, based on their earlier schemes, they didn’t need to cooperate with those treacherous and cruel foreign tribes to succeed in a rebellion on their own.

But if they hadn’t previously reached out to those foreign tribes, they wouldn’t be able to quickly form an alliance. Therefore, Xiao Yi and his team had to quickly win this war before the Jiang Family made any moves.

Xiao Yi nodded and said, "That’s right, this war must end swiftly. This not only prevents the Jiang Family from collaborating with foreign tribes, but also prevents other Jiedu Envoys and Vassal Kings from developing other ideas."

After all, although the other Jiedu Envoys promised loyalty to the court, it was under the premise of being half-threatened and persuaded.

If they appear weak in the battle with the Jiang Family, who knows if they will also develop rebellious thoughts.

"So..."

Xiao Yi suddenly released Xu Jing’s hand, raised his hand to gently press her brows, and with a tone laced with tenderness and apology, he said, "I estimate this war won’t last long, it won’t exceed half a year. That’s also the goal of Duke Liang and the others.

But... I can’t make you any promises. After all, the battlefield is ever-changing. I can only assure you that I will definitely return to you and Chang Xiao."

Half a year...

Xu Jing lowered her eyelids slightly.

She’s not the type to cling to someone. Usually, when Xiao Yi goes out on business for a few months, she might not feel much.

But half a year is still a bit too long.

Moreover, Xiao Yi isn’t going for ordinary business, he’s going to war. It’s predictable that these six months will be difficult to endure.

Seeing Xu Jing silent for a long time, Xiao Yi helplessly raised the corners of his lips, leaned over to kiss her on the corner of her mouth, and said softly, "I’m sorry, Jing."

In the end, I still can’t give you a peaceful and tranquil life.

The two were suddenly very close, with foreheads touching and warm breaths mingling.

Xu Jing slightly pursed her lips. After a while, she looked up into the man’s eyes and said, "Do you know why I forgave you so quickly?"

This also made Xiao Yi very curious, "Why?"

Clearly, when she was at the Zhao Family, she was ignoring him.

"Because just before, Chang Xiao said the big villain came, and he was very scared. Not only was he scared, Mrs. Cen, sister-in-law, and more people must also be scared. Our peaceful life isn’t something we can have just by wishing for it; ultimately, someone must step up to protect it. If it’s not you, it’ll be someone else.

For a moment, I was even grateful that it’s you. With you, I could trust and believe that our peaceful life wouldn’t be easily broken.

For someone like you, I feel more heartache and gratitude than anger. How could I bear to be mad at you?"

In this intimate state, Xu Jing felt much more candid. She gazed earnestly at the man before her, whose expression had slightly changed, and said seriously, "Also, you’re leaving tomorrow. I don’t want to spend the last day angry with you.

Yanci, you must take care and come back safely, or else I won’t care about you anymore, I’ll just live my life with Chang Xiao."