Chapter 422 - 420: Becoming a True Married Couple (Second Update)

Chapter 422: Chapter 420: Becoming a True Married Couple (Second Update)

The earlier words of this woman were so moving, yet this last sentence was equally frustrating.

Xiao Yi couldn’t help but say softly, "Jing, I’m leaving tomorrow. Can’t you say a few nice words to cheer me up?"

Xu Jing coldly held a serious face and said, "I’m not in the mood for that. If you want to hear nice words, wait until you come back. By then, I’ll prepare a whole book of compliments and read them to you one by one."

Her way of pretending to be serious while joking was truly adorable.

Xiao Yi couldn’t help but let out a low chuckle. He leaned in to kiss her at the corner of her mouth, then suddenly said softly, "Alright, I’ll wait to hear your book of compliments. There’s one more thing, could you promise me?"

"What is it?"

"Jing, it’s been nearly six months since we got married last October."

Xiao Yi held her waist with one hand and tightly grasped her hand with the other. His eyes were gentle, but his tone was even softer than his gaze, "I don’t know how you’ve evaluated me during this time, or whether you think we’re suitable to live together forever.

But when I return this time, can you give me a chance for us to become... a real husband and wife?"

Xu Jing didn’t expect such a serious request from this man, and she was caught off guard, slightly opening her mouth, unsure how to respond.

During these six months of marriage, they spent most nights together. To be honest, although they hadn’t taken the final step, well... cough, cough, they’d essentially done all that should be done.

Sometimes, during passionate moments, Xu Jing was even puzzled as to why this man never took that final step. Did he have his own considerations, or was he waiting for her to take the initiative and let him cross that line?

However, even though Xu Jing was fierce in many matters and could talk about romantic affairs in cases without changing her expression, when it came to being this intimate with a man for the first time, she couldn’t quite bring herself to speak out about that.

After the New Year, both she and Xiao Yi got busy and had even less time to think about these matters.

It turned out, the reason this man never crossed the final line was because he thought she was still evaluating him.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but smile wryly, maintaining her serious face as she said, "Are you taking advantage of the situation?"

"If taking advantage can give me a real wife..."

Xiao Yi chuckled softly, "Then I won’t mind not being a gentleman."

This person really is...

Xu Jing couldn’t help but secretly glare at him. Suddenly, she took the initiative and held his hand firmly, trying to maintain a calm expression as she said, "Fool, if I really thought you hadn’t passed the assessment, I wouldn’t let you hug or kiss me. Knowing you’re leaving for battle tomorrow, I wouldn’t be this worried."

Seeing Xiao Yi’s eyes grow brighter, Xu Jing finally couldn’t hold back a smile and said, "In my heart, I’ve long regarded you as my true husband..."

Before she finished speaking, the man suddenly tightened the arm around her waist and leaned in to kiss her lips.

Unlike earlier gentle kisses, this time, his approach was like a wild storm—uncontrolled and swift. Xu Jing was kissed to the point of retreating, accidentally bumping into the long-forgotten Little Point behind her.

Xu Jing was startled and worried about waking Chang Xiao. She wanted to remind Xiao Yi, but found herself unable to speak.

She then felt a warm little bundle behind move slightly, turn around, and soon a sleepy, soft voice sounded, "Mom... what are you and Dad doing?"

The mischievous parents immediately froze, their minds ringing with alarm bells.

Fortunately, Little Point was facing away from Xiao Huai’an, so they shouldn’t clearly see what was going on.

Xiao Yi finally released Xu Jing, subtly calming his breath, propping himself up to look at the sleepy Little Point, his voice slightly hoarse, "Nothing, Dad and Mom are just sleeping with Chang Xiao."

"Oh..."

Little Point’s mind was still muddled. Hearing Dad say they were sleeping with him, his heart was filled with joy, and a slight smile appeared, "I love sleeping with Dad and Mom the most..."

Still sleepy, before he finished the sentence, Little Point’s eyes closed again, his small mouth slightly open, uttering steady and long breathing sounds once more.

The old parents cautiously confirmed for a long while. Once they realized he genuinely fell asleep, they exchanged looks and couldn’t help but burst out laughing quietly.

Early the next morning, Xu Jing, with the sulky Xiao Huai’an, went to see Xiao Yi off.

Throughout the journey, Xiao Huai’an pouted, tightly gripping Xu Jing’s sleeve, asking, "Mom, didn’t Dad come back yesterday? Why does Dad have to leave again?"

In his little heart, the frightening events from the night before ended when Dad and Mom picked him up yesterday.

He didn’t expect Dad to leave again.

Moreover, Mom said that this time... Dad might be gone for a long time, longer than when they left before the New Year.

His small hand holding Xu Jing’s sleeve tightened as if afraid she might leave too.

Xu Jing smoothed his hair, gently saying, "Because Dad has to go defeat the bad guys. Besides those from the night before, there are still many bad guys in other places, so Dad will go beat them all. Once he’s done, Dad will come back, so don’t worry."

Xiao Huai’an’s eyes were red.

He didn’t want to cry or make Dad and Mom worry, but he truly couldn’t bear Dad leaving.

He felt a bit bad, even though the bad guys were terrible, he didn’t want Dad to fight them. He wanted Dad to stay with him.

Xu Jing glanced at him with tenderness, lifting him onto her lap, saying, "Don’t worry, Mom won’t leave. I’ll be staying with you this time."

Xiao Huai’an buried his head in Mom’s warm and soft embrace, staying silent for a long time.

At that moment, the carriage stopped, and Cheng Xiao said from outside, "Madam, we’ve arrived at the North City Gate."

Xiao Yi had stayed with them for dinner the previous night but then went out and never came back, only leaving a message that in the morning, they would gather with the Holy Emperor at the North City Gate. At that time, Cheng Xiao would bring her and Chang Xiao there.

Heavy troops had already surrounded the North City Gate. All the people who came to see them off were held back along the sides of Vermilion Bird Street. It was as if they had all agreed, as no one was shouting loudly. A place usually bustling with people seemed like another world, quiet and solemn. Soldiers clad in armor with solemn expressions and various officials attending stood by, and just looking at them invoked an inexplicable sense of heaviness and tension.

After Xu Jing got off the carriage with Xiao Huai’an, Zhao Shao Hua, who was already there, immediately brightened up upon seeing them. She walked over and said softly, "Jing, come on, let’s get on the city wall. The Holy Emperor, Yanci, and my father are all up there."

This was Xu Jing’s first time experiencing such a situation, and she couldn’t help but ask, "Can we go up there?"

"It’s fine. We’re just there to observe. We won’t disrupt them. Plus, we’re the leading general’s family, so we do have some privileges."

Zhao Shao Hua said this, glancing at Xiao Huai’an in Xu Jing’s arms, whose eyes were still red, and said sympathetically, "Let Chang Xiao see more of his dad."

It wasn’t until they were led up the city wall by the soldiers that Xu Jing realized their position was quite far from the Holy Emperor and the rest.

Before they ascended, Xiao Huai’an had struggled to get down on his own. Now, he looked around before excitedly pointing to a figure in the distance clad in armor, standing tall like a sturdy mountain amidst the soldiers, and said, "Mom, Mom, there’s Dad!"

Before ascending, Xu Jing had already told Xiao Huai’an what to be mindful of, so although he was excited, he still lowered his voice obediently.

Naturally, Xu Jing had already spotted where Xiao Yi was.

At that moment, the man in the distance seemed to sense something, suddenly turning his head. His sharp eyes penetrated the blinding sunrise, accurately focusing on her and Xiao Huai’an.