sjar Chapter 425 Departure
Chapter 425 Departure
Murong Yanhui's mood suddenly brightened when he heard this. The sadness he had felt at the impending separation faded away. He hugged Yu Qingli and rested his head on her shoulder. He inhaled the fragrance of her hair and sighed deeply, "Lili, the one I miss most in this imperial capital is you! If possible, I really want to take you with me."
"Don't be sad, we'll see each other soon!"
Yu Qingli hinted at something, and Murong Yan thought she was trying to comfort him. He couldn't help but laugh at himself and said, "I don't know when this prince became so sentimental."
"Isn't the prince naturally sentimental?"
"Haha, Lili, you're right. I'm indeed sentimental, but my sentimentality is always irritated by my ruthlessness. When will you accept my passion?"
Yu Qingli felt the sound of his heart beating in his chest and murmured softly, "You fool, I have actually accepted it a long time ago."
Murong Yanhui, immersed in sadness, didn't hear anything. He just slowly let go of Yu Qingli and said with a firm look, "Lili, wait for me! When I come back, I will give you a legitimate status! This time, whether you are willing or not, I will snatch you away from Murong Feng!"
Yu Qingli sighed inwardly, but nodded slightly. In fact, she also felt that she had delayed too long. During this time, she had always wondered: if her life was filled with nothing but hatred, then what was the point of her rebirth? So, she decided to deal with Murong Feng as soon as possible, and then live the life she wanted.
Perhaps, it would be nice to travel the world with Murong Yanhui! If they can come back safely this time.
During this period, Yu Qingli often had dreams, and the dreams became clearer and clearer. This time Murong Yanhui went on the expedition, and he might not come back. Although she didn't know what went wrong, she just had this feeling. Because of her rebirth, many things were slowly changing, including this expedition. In fact, Murong Yanhui was not supposed to be the commander-in-chief, but it was brought forward. And if she remembered correctly, the battle in which Murong Yanhui became a general was also the battle that ended his life.
Yu Qingli thought for a moment, then took out a peace amulet from the house and handed it to Murong Yanhui. "This is the peace amulet I got from the temple two days ago. I hope you can return safely this time."
Murong Yanhui felt warm in her heart, "Lili, you're really acting like a wife worried about her husband going to war..."
Yu Qingli angrily slapped Murong Yanhui's hand away, then turned and left. Her ears, which had already turned red, showed that she was extremely embarrassed at this moment.
Murong Yan took back the amulet, the smile on his lips not fading. How many years has it been since he felt this kind of care? His whole heart felt as warm and comfortable as if it were wrapped in a hot spring. It was really an addictive feeling.
Murong Yanhui did not stay any longer, as he knew that the people in Ci Xin Palace might have received the news by now.
At this time in Cixin Palace, the Queen Mother was indeed furious. She angrily asked Qingluan, "Why did you tell me this only now?"
"I just found out about this as well."
"No, I want to go to the emperor. Is there no more generals in the court? They actually let Hui'er go to fight. I think Murong Shileng did it on purpose!"
"Mother, where are you going?" Just when the Queen Mother was about to go find Murong Shiling, Murong Yanhui appeared in Cixin Hall with her usual evil smile.
"Come back!"
"Mother, why do you look so excited? Is it because the weather is so nice today? Are you in a good mood?"
The palace maids were speechless, secretly complaining, "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, how could you see that the Queen Mother was in a good mood? She should have been so angry that she was about to burst into flames."
Qingluan, who was standing by, quickly dismissed everyone around her and let Murong Yanhui talk to the Queen Mother alone.
"Murong Yanhui!" the Queen Mother said sternly, "You still feel like joking? Do you know that the Emperor has murderous intentions against you?"
"Your Majesty, you worry too much. My brother is quite good to me. For example, my palace is the most luxurious in the palace!"
"So what about this trip to the Northern Kingdom to lead the troops to fight? Swords and spears are blind, who can guarantee your safe return? With so many generals in the palace, why did he send you alone?"
"Mother, you've misunderstood again, haven't you?" Murong Yan replied with a smile. "Actually, this time it was I who volunteered. Mother, haven't you always hoped that I could achieve great things? Isn't this the best opportunity?"
"Hui'er! I hope you can achieve something, but not in this way. You can stay in the palace. One day, your mother will let you return what originally belonged to you."
Murong Yanhui also became serious after hearing this, "Mother, some things are not what you think. Or rather, you don't know what I want at all."
The Queen Mother frowned. "How could I not know? I tell you, I know best what's in your heart. Hui'er, I know you're kind and righteous, but your kindness and righteousness mean nothing in the face of power. You must be very clear about how Murong Shiling has treated you over the years. He won't tolerate you. If you win this trip to the border, he'll definitely say you're being too self-righteous. If you lose, he'll say you're a poor leader and might even blame you for the defeat. This opportunity is clearly a trap. Hui'er, you can't fall into it."
The Queen Mother spoke earnestly, but unfortunately, it seemed to have no effect on the playful Murong Yanhui. He simply handed the Queen Mother a glass of water from the table beside him, "Mother, did you say you were thirsty? How about a drink of water first?"
"Hui'er, did you listen carefully to what I'm saying?"
Murong Yanhui then said seriously, "Mother, I have heard everything you said, but now is not the time to engage in a civil war with my brother, right? The Northern Kingdom suddenly launched an attack, and Moliang City has already fallen. Mother, do you know what this means?"
Queen Mother Qin snorted coldly and said in a resounding voice, "I don't care what it means. Anyway, you are not allowed to go!"
Murong Yanhui held Queen Mother Qin in his arms and said earnestly, "Mother, I understand your concerns, but if this continues, the entire Canghe region will likely become a vassal state. This is only the beginning. If our country continues to lose, the Eastern Tang will surely take advantage of the situation and invade. By then, the situation will be even more critical!"
Queen Mother Qin calmed down after hearing this. In fact, she may not be unaware that what Murong Yanhui said was true, but she just couldn't get over it in her heart. She had finally returned to the palace and reunited with her son, but they had to be separated because of this damn war.
Seeing that Queen Mother Qin had calmed down, Murong Yan replied seriously, "Mother, this expedition is inevitable. Besides, this is not my first time going to war. You don't have to worry too much."
Queen Mother Qin sighed deeply, "How can I not worry about you? Swords have no eyes. If anything happens to you, what will I do?"
"Don't worry, mother. I will never let anything happen to myself. Moreover, I have already asked my brother for permission to marry my wife on the day I return victorious!"
Queen Mother Qin looked at Murong Yanhui with a determined face and felt helpless for the first time. However, she would not give up. Since Murong Shiling sent her son to the battlefield, she would also create another battlefield in this palace!
I hope that when Hui'er comes back, everything in the palace will have changed, and the things they once lost will be back in their hands.
Murong Yanhui didn't know what Queen Mother Qin was thinking, but he felt his mother's care and warmth, which was rare and benefited him greatly.
Two days were neither long nor short. After a simple packing, Murong Yanhui set out from the capital with the emperor's order.
The sky was a little foggy, and the soldiers had already been ready outside the gate of the imperial capital. Murong Yanhui was dressed in military uniform. The silver-white armor made him look like a god from heaven. The bright red cloak was particularly dazzling in the gray vision. His black hair was tied up high, and his usually charming face was also stained with a bit of courage and determination.
He stood atop the high city wall, looking down at the heroic soldiers. "Soldiers, the Northern Kingdom has rashly invaded, killed my relatives, and seized my city. Tell me, can we tolerate this?"
"Can't! Can't! Can't!"
The sound from below the city wall was so majestic that it enveloped the entire Imperial Capital.
"That's right! Of course we can't tolerate this. We are the people of Canghe and the defenders of our country. We must use our own hands to drive out the northern Tartars. We must use our own hands to protect our land and people. Soldiers, can you do it?"
"Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy!"
"Very good! Today, I, Murong Yanhui, swear an oath here that I will not return to the court unless I win!"
"If I don't win, I won't return to the court!"
Murong Yanhui gestured for them to quiet down and continued, "Soldiers, this general has only one request of you. Protect yourselves as much as possible while you can kill the enemy. Only by staying alive can you be reunited with your families, and only by staying alive can you return to your hometown! Do you understand?"
"Follow the general to the death!"
The roads outside the imperial capital were already filled with people waiting to see them off. Although some people still hadn't figured out what was going on and why a war had suddenly broken out, it didn't stop them from seeing off these soldiers who were about to go to the battlefield!
At this moment, Yu Qingli, who was standing in the crowd, looked up at the tall figure on the city wall. The excitement in her heart was self-evident. For the first time, she knew that Murong Yanhui could be so handsome and resolute, the kind of strength that truly belonged to a man, the perseverance engraved in his bones. At this moment, Murong Yan withdrew his wildness and charm, but he was still very heart-warming.
Yu Qingli reached out and touched her heart. The burning and wildly beating heart made her know one thing for sure: she was really in love with this man, such an outstanding man.
And this time, she wants to stand with him and walk side by side!