"A challenge letter?" Wei Ying's expression instantly turned solemn.
Hearing this, Chu Qing's eyes also darkened.
General Huo was now in his forties. Although he was still in good health, he was after all getting old.
Chu Qing naturally knew his personality well.
She still remembered that in her previous life, the most frequent words she heard from General Huo were that he was born for war.
It didn't mean that he loved war. On the contrary, although General Huo seemed iron - fisted and merciless, he was the most upright person.
Although he said he was born for war, he actually hated war the most.
"How did he... know?" Chu Qing frowned slightly and spoke.
Out of selfishness, she didn't want General Huo to go to the battlefield at such an old age. And she also didn't want Wei Ying to go.
But this was just her deepest - hidden selfish thought.
As the former Shangguan Wanyu, she naturally knew what was more important. Even if she felt extremely sad, she wouldn't stop them.
Because the common people suffering from the war needed them more.
"Because when I received the secret letter, he happened to come to the palace to visit Concubine Huo and, by the way... hum, to visit me." When the emperor said this, he gave a dissatisfied snort.
As the lord of the country, he felt that it was a blow to his pride that his capable general went to see someone else first and then him.
Seeing the emperor like this, Chu Qing couldn't help but smile helplessly.
Wei Ying glanced at the emperor and then said without mercy, "After all, they are grandpa and granddaughter. Your Majesty is just an outsider after all."
Hearing this, the emperor glared angrily and then waved his hand, "Alright, alright, I won't delay you. Hurry back and pack up. Recapture Chuanzhou for me!"
Wei Ying curled his lips, smiling brightly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will surely defend your country well."
After saying that, Wei Ying took Chu Qing's hand and was about to turn around and leave.
Just as they were about to push the door and go out, the emperor's somewhat awkward voice came from behind:
"Uncle Huang, don't die."
The tone was very stiff, and the words were quite inauspicious.
But both Wei Ying and Chu Qing understood what he meant.
Although there was something a bit awkward about it, seeing her current husband getting along so harmoniously with her grandson from the previous life, she felt very gratified.
Before, she was worried that there might be suspicion or conflicts between them. Now it seemed that she had over - thought.
Sure enough, Wei Ying curved his eyes and replied, "I will surely live up to Your Majesty's order."
After saying that, the two of them tacitly stopped talking.
...
After returning to the prince's mansion, Chu Qing immediately ordered someone to pack up. Just as she was about to go and help, Wei Ying suddenly kicked the door shut and then tightly embraced Chu Qing in his arms.
Chu Qing was initially stunned, but then she reacted and wrapped her arms around Wei Ying's waist.
"Qingqing, take good care of yourself in the capital." Wei Ying's deep voice suddenly came from above her head.
Unconsciously, Chu Qing felt her nose turn sour and her eyes turn red.
She had never felt like this before.
It was like...
The oasis she had finally found in the desert was about to leave her again.
Chu Qing sniffed and then wiped her eyes forcefully.
What was wrong with her? Why had she become so sentimental! She wasn't the kind of person who would cry easily!
But...
This feeling of sadness tightened her chest, and she really couldn't hold it back.
Smelling the increasingly familiar and reassuring agarwood scent, Chu Qing couldn't help but close her eyes. The two of them didn't say a word, just quietly hugging each other.
"Wei Ying." After an unknown amount of time, Chu Qing spoke with a slight nasal tone.
"Didn't I tell you to call me Zizhan?" Wei Ying chuckled softly. Chu Qing even felt his body trembling slightly.
"I don't want to." Chu Qing suddenly acted like a spoiled child.
Wei Ying just helplessly stroked Chu Qing's head gently, "Okay, okay, I'll follow your wish."
"I suddenly wish that you weren't the Prince Ning of the Yan Kingdom, and I weren't the Princess Ning. We were just an ordinary couple." Chu Qing sniffed and suddenly said.
At this moment, she really hoped that she and Wei Ying could be like ordinary common people. Then... they wouldn't have to face this kind of situation.
Hearing this, Wei Ying sighed very softly, then gently held Chu Qing's shoulders and replied seriously, "I wish so too. But if we were just ordinary common people, I might not have the ability to protect you. You know, ordinary people also have their own worries. No matter what status and position a person has in this world, they will have their own sufferings that only they know."
"I know, but..." Chu Qing bit her lower lip. Just as she was about to continue, she felt a warm sensation on her lips. Wei Ying kissed her.
Different from the previous gentle and delicate kisses, this time, the kiss made Chu Qing feel that this might be Wei Ying's true nature.
Passionate and domineering.
It almost made her out of breath, but she was also willing to drown in this endless passion.
What followed was an extremely passionate entanglement.
Maybe Wei Ying was afraid that Chu Qing would do something strange again, so he didn't give her any time to think, asking for more and more like he would never stop.
Chu Qing only felt that in the end, she was like a fish about to suffocate, and Wei Ying was the water that allowed her to breathe freely.
The fish in the water was full of joy and freedom.
...
Chu Qing didn't know when she fell asleep. When she woke up, the side of the bed was already cold.
Chu Qing hurriedly called for Lvluo and only then realized that her voice had become hoarse.
It was really... too indulgent.
Lvluo blushed when she saw her mistress's appearance, but still dutifully said, "Mistress, the prince has already left. He specifically told me not to wake you up."
"Quick, help me get dressed." At this moment, Chu Qing just wanted to see Wei Ying one more time.
Although she didn't know what else to say, she just wanted to see him.
Was the disaster that Little Meatball mentioned... this one?
This made Chu Qing's movements even more flustered.
Seeing this, Lvluo immediately called for Liuxin to help Chu Qing get dressed.
Just as she was ready, Chu Qing ran out quickly and even used the light - body technique she had just learned.
When she rode her horse to the outside of the city, she saw the mighty army turning around and leaving.
The emperor stood on the city tower, looking into the distance.
Chu Qing reined in her horse and stopped at the city gate.
She didn't chase after them. She just quietly watched a certain figure getting farther and farther away.
The tall and straight figure was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the sky.
When Chu Qing felt her eyes getting blurry, she realized that she...
was already in tears.
Oh...
She was really a sentimental woman.
Chu Qing laughed at herself.
"Mistress." A voice suddenly came from behind. Chu Qing turned around and saw Wei Zhi with slightly red - rimmed eyes.
"Hmm? Why didn't you follow the prince?"
You know, Wei Zhi and Wei Yi were similar to Wei Yi and Wei Er. Although they belonged to different teams, they were all Wei Ying's personal guards.
Normally, when Wei Ying went on a long - distance trip, he would take them with him.
Especially when going to the battlefield.
Wei Zhi lowered his eyes and replied, "I'm responsible for staying to protect you."
Chu Qing was stunned for a moment, and then her eyes became even wetter.