freenovelworld Chapter 458 The Last Indulgence
Chapter 458 The Last Indulgence
Chen Changan slowly opened the letter from his hometown with trembling hands, and a portrait slipped out of it.
The moment his eyes fell on the portrait, his breathing suddenly stopped.
In the portrait, Zhao Qingcheng, with a big belly, was sitting quietly in the middle. Beside her, Liu Ruge was smiling sweetly, her eyes full of tenderness and concern. Sun Jingyi was dignified and beautiful, and her slight nod showed her calmness.
Chen Hongluo and Chen Bijun have smiling eyes and their figures appear vivid in the painting, as if they could walk out of the painting at the next moment.
Next to the portrait, a line of small words caught my eye: "Chen Lang, we'll wait for you to come home."
Chen Lang, the only person who can use this name to describe Chen Changan is Zhao Qingcheng.
I opened the letter from home and saw Zhao Qingcheng's handwriting inside.
"Chen Lang:
When the news of the Beacon Tower Incident reached our home, I and other concubines were shocked and proud when we heard about it.
With extraordinary bravery, Chen Lang led his soldiers to fight the enemy, and was able to turn the tide despite a huge disadvantage of one to ten, achieving this extraordinary feat. How many people throughout history can match such bravery?
I am well aware of the brutality of this battle and the hardships that Chen Lang has endured. Thinking of this, I often wake up in the middle of the night, my quilt and pillow wet with tears, hoping only that Chen Lang is safe and sound.
Everything is fine at home. My sisters and I support each other and guard our home together.
The vegetables and fruits in the farmland have all been harvested, life is safe, and Chen Lang has nothing to worry about.
As the seasons change, we wait eagerly in the courtyard every day, hoping that our beloved will return home soon and reunite with our family.
I hope Chen Lang takes good care of himself while he is away, and while he is killing enemies to serve his country, he also knows that there are people at home who miss him day and night and are waiting for his return.
Looking forward to your return.
Wife: Qingcheng, Ruge, Jingyi, Jie Hongluo, and Bijun bow to you. "
Chen Changan read Zhao Qingcheng's letter several times, as if he missed Zhao Qingcheng a little, and held the letter in his arms.
Yan Qing had some thoughts in mind, and gritted her teeth and said, "If you miss Zhao Qingcheng, should I send someone to invite her to the army to relieve your pain of missing her?"
Chen Changan put away Zhao Qingcheng's letter and said, "No need. Isn't there Miss Yan?"
Yan Qing immediately laughed out loud, shook her head and said, "You, I really don't want to talk about you. You already have a beauty waiting for you at home, and you still come to tease me... Well, let's talk about business."
"Although the old general is discussing it, your meaning is already very clear."
"You want to take someone with you, right? Think carefully. If something happens to you, what will happen to your child, Zhao Qingcheng?"
Chen Changan moved his lips. He had a thousand words in his heart, but in the end he could only sigh.
To be honest, does he want to go?
He didn't want to either, but he was the only one who knew the approximate location of the exit in his previous life. Could he feel at ease if he didn't go?
"I am the father of my child and my wife's husband. Who in the world is not a father?"
Chen Changan shook his head and chuckled: "To be honest, I am better than them. At least I jumped out of a crack in the rock, so I have nothing to worry about."
Yan Qing was slightly stunned, shook her head and said: "Chang'an, I didn't want to say it... Since you have a grudge against the King of Huainan and the Chu family, why don't you tell them everything clearly?"
"You are still concerned about your parents' feelings, aren't you?"
"No."
Chen Changan shook his head and said, "Chen Zhan's power has been taken away by Chu Yanran, so he is not a big deal. The key is Chu Yanran, the key is Lin Yayun."
"It's a pity that Xixia's attack came at a very timely moment, so I don't have time to deal with them."
"Yes, that's why you want to stay alive and go back to compete with the Chu family. If you rashly give unrealistic suggestions, you will die."
After going around in circles, Yan Qing was actually talking about this.
Chen Changan shook his head and said softly: "Miss Yan, I think you should rest assured."
"If I don't make this bet, the war will drag on for a long time, and I don't know when it will end. To be honest, what if it delays my becoming a father?"
"Also, you know what? I still can't let go of Dijing after all!"
"It's very simple. Will the King of Huainan rebel?"
Yan Qing was speechless and remained silent.
"But the road you mentioned has never been walked since ancient times. What if, I mean what if, it can't be walked?" Yan Qing said seriously.
"Whether you can get there or not, you have to go first, right?"
Chen Changan sighed: "Ms. Yan, don't say anymore, I don't know why."
"To be honest, after I came to my senses, I didn't want to stay in Chu anymore. I wanted to go to Qi to find Luo Mushi, but I don't know how I ended up developing in Chu."
"I have come this far step by step. Now I want to contribute something to the country. Can you still not allow me to do so?"
Yan Qing gritted her teeth, finally nodded and said, "Okay, I agree."
"Your plan is for us to give up four cities and retreat to Yanmen Pass. Over the years, I can say that we have no ability to win, but we have accumulated too many abilities to defeat."
"I also promise to guard the pass for you for half a month, risking my life."
Yan Qing finally compromised, and Chen Changan smiled.
Yan Qing suddenly said: "Changan, can you... wait for me?"
"What?"
"I won't tell you what to do, just wait."
Yan Qing sat quietly in front of the bronze mirror. Her bright red wedding dress was eye-catching and as warm as a burning flame.
The delicate gold embroidery on the wedding dress gleamed in the candlelight, and the auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes were lifelike, as if they were about to take off into the sky.
Her hands were folded and placed quietly on her knees. The silk handkerchief she held tightly in her hands had been wrinkled.
Her long black hair was tied into a gorgeous bun, and pinned with pearls, jade and gold ornaments. Her hairpins swayed gently with her subtle movements, making crisp sounds.
Her eyebrows were as dark as distant ink, her lips were like cherry blossoms, but her slightly red eyes revealed a bit of fear about the unknown.
Yan Qing slowly came out of the tent, covered with a bright red cloth. The old general followed behind her, as well as Chu Xinghe and others.
"Old General, what are you doing?"
Seeing this scene, Chen Changan was a little speechless.
Does the old general think this is a joke?
How could he get married when he was about to lead people on a journey with an uncertain future?
"Chen Changan, listen to my orders!"
The old general took out the token and spoke in a coercive tone.
Chen Changan could only kneel down. The old general took a deep breath and said, "I have thought about it again and again, and decided to follow your advice and take the risk of fighting this battle!"
"This old man and Miss Yan will fight against Xixia, gradually losing four cities within three days and defending Yanmen Pass."
"Similarly, use this time to select brave warriors from the army and embark on a journey of no return!"
"You decide how many people to bring in!"
The old general finally agreed, and Chen Changan shook his fist.
"Also, today is our wedding day!" Li Wuling laughed.
"You all know that Yan Qing is my daughter. She told me that she has put in too much effort at the border and she doesn't want to go on like this."
"If Chen Changan dies, she will fight the Xixia people!"
"Chen Changan, get married, it's lively and exciting!"
The old general acted swiftly and hastily arranged the wedding of Yan Qing and Chen Changan.
"Worship heaven and earth!"
The old general's loud voice rang out, and Yan Qing's body trembled slightly, and her bright red wedding dress fluttered in the wind.
"Two thanks to the high hall!"
The two men turned to the temporary incense table in the tent, where the faith of the soldiers in the army was enshrined. Although there were no real elders present, the solemn atmosphere was not diminished at all.
"Couple greetings!"
Following this last shout, the soldiers in the army suddenly burst into deafening cheers.
They danced and sang tuneless war songs at the top of their lungs, releasing all the tension on the eve of the great battle.
Some people drank the liquor in the wine bag, some were waving their weapons, with a desire for life, fearlessness of death, and longing for their relatives at home on their faces.
They drank from big bowls of wine and clapped their shoulders, as if they wanted to use this short-lived carnival to dispel the uncertainty of tomorrow's life or death!
When dawn breaks and the war begins, how many of these vibrant lives will fall forever on the cold battlefield?
How many more families will be broken up because of this?
This is the last indulgence left for them!