The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 42 The prince goes to war

In the early morning, just as the sun was climbing up the eaves of the Marquis' Mansion, Yunxi got up quickly and busily prepared the final things for the prince to go to war.

Yunxi's face was tense and her brows were twisted into a knot, but her eyes were shining with determination.

The prince, clad in battle armor, stood as straight as an old pine tree on the mountain. The silver armor shone brightly in the sun, emitting a cold glow.

The prince had a resolute face, with thick, straight eyebrows and eyes that shone like stars, his eyes full of unquestionable determination.

"Yunxi, I have no idea when you'll be back from this expedition. You've got to take good care of yourself in the Marquis' Mansion."

When the prince spoke, his voice was like the sound of a bell, low and powerful.

Yunxi bit her lip tightly, pulling the corners of her mouth upwards, forcing a smile, and replied, "Your Highness, please rest assured. I will definitely be able to protect the Marquis' Mansion well, and I look forward to your triumphant return every day."

As she spoke, Yunxi reached out to straighten the prince's collar, her eyes fixed on him, her eyes full of reluctance.

The prince raised his hand and gently patted Yunxi's shoulder, saying, "Your words make me feel much more at ease."

Then the prince strode into the courtyard.

Yunxi just stood there, staring at the prince's back without blinking, her hands unconsciously clenching the corners of her clothes.

The prince stood in front of the soldiers, his eyes blazing as he shouted, "Comrades, on this expedition, you must fight bravely to kill the enemy and defend your country!"

The soldiers shouted in unison: "We are willing to follow the prince to fight on the battlefield!" The sound was so loud that the eaves of the marquis's mansion seemed to tremble.

In the courtyard of the Marquis's residence, soldiers lined up in neat rows, all in high spirits. Military flags fluttered in the wind, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

The prince climbed onto his horse and looked back at Yunxi. His eyes were firm, yet also concealed a subtle trace of attachment.

His face looked as if it was cut by a knife or an axe in the sunlight, cold and majestic.

"Yunxi, wait for my return!" the prince said loudly, his voice was like a huge bell, making the ears of the people around him buzz.

Then he waved his hand and shouted, "Let's go!"

The sound of horse hooves echoed throughout the streets. Yunxi stood at the door of the Marquis' Mansion, looking at the prince's figure walking away, and her eyes couldn't help but turn red.

She bit her lips, clutched the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, and her body trembled slightly.

As the procession marched forward, the people on both sides of the street stopped to watch, some praying silently, others cheering for the prince and the soldiers.

The prince was riding a horse, his figure majestic, his armor gleaming in the sun. He looked forward with a determined gaze, his back straight, like an unshakable mountain.

Li Ming, the deputy general beside him, said, "Your Highness, this border war is raging, and the enemy is coming with great force. We must be careful in dealing with it."

The prince snorted coldly, raised his thick eyebrows, and said loudly: "Humph, I will make sure they never return!"

After saying that, he squeezed his legs against the horse's belly and sped up.

The troops left the city gates and rushed towards the border. Dust flew along the way. The prince's hair danced in the wind, but he paid no attention, his only concern being to reach the battlefield as quickly as possible.

Arriving at the military camp, the prince immediately summoned his generals to discuss strategy. Inside the tent, the prince sat in the main seat with a serious expression.

Those eyes were like those of a hawk, sharp and focused.

"According to the spies, the enemy has a large number of troops and is well-equipped." said a general, his face full of worry.

The prince frowned, a deep wrinkle appearing between his brows, and said, "It doesn't matter. We will win by wits."

"Your Highness, I think we can launch a surprise attack at night." A burly general stepped forward and said.

The prince shook his head and said, "It's not appropriate. The enemy's defenses must be very strong. A surprise attack at night is unlikely to succeed."

"Then Your Highness, can we pretend to retreat, lure the enemy deeper into our territory, and then annihilate them in one fell swoop?" another general suggested.

The prince pondered for a moment and said, "This plan is feasible, but it must be arranged properly and no loopholes should be exposed."

Everyone nodded and began to discuss the specific battle plan. Some generals gestured in front of the map, while others bowed their heads in thought. The atmosphere was tense and serious.

On the other side, Yunxi returned to the Marquis' Mansion, and the Marquis's daughter Lin Yurou came over.

"Yunxi, I don't know what will happen when the prince leaves." Lin Yurou said.

Yunxi took a deep breath and said, "The prince will definitely return safely."

Lin Yurou patted Yunxi's shoulder gently: "We can't sit idle in the Marquis' Mansion. We have to do something for the soldiers on the front line."

Yunxi nodded vigorously, her eyes firm as she said, "Sister is right."

Yunxi rolled up her sleeves and directed the maids and servants of the Marquis' Mansion: "Don't dawdle, hurry up!

Bring all that pile of fabric over here, let's hurry up and make some winter clothes." Lin Yurou was also busy, she took the account book and carefully checked the quantity of supplies.

The prince at the border stood straight as a pine tree and shouted loudly: "Everyone, cheer up and defend your country. This is the battle!"

He personally demonstrated the exercises, his steps were vigorous and powerful, and every move and posture was full of strength.

Seeing the prince's aura, the soldiers also gathered their strength and shouted in unison: "Defend our country!

Defend our country!"

At night, the prince sat alone in his tent, the flickering candlelight illuminating his furrowed brow. He stared intently at the map, his fingers gesturing on it non-stop.

Li Ming lifted the curtain and walked into the tent, saying softly, "Your Highness, it's late, you should go to bed early." Without even looking up, the prince waved his hand and said, "I'm not tired, you should go and rest first."

Li Ming shook his head helplessly and turned away.

The next day, just as dawn broke in the east, the prince rose and donned his armor. He mounted his horse, drew his sword, and shouted, "My men, follow me to battle!"

The soldiers responded in unison, their momentum high.

On the battlefield, the shouts of killing were deafening. The prince brandished his sword, the blade flashing coldly in the sunlight, and wherever he went, the enemies fell one after another.

His face was splattered with blood, but he didn't lose any of his might. With his eyes wide open, he roared, "Charge!"

The sound seemed to penetrate the sky.

An enemy general rushed towards the prince. The prince dodged to the side, swung his sword in his backhand, and knocked the man off his horse.

His horse neighed and stamped its hooves on the ground. Seeing the prince's bravery, the soldiers' morale was greatly boosted. Like tigers descending from the mountains, they followed the prince and bravely charged towards the enemy.

Over here, Yunxi was busy as she cut the cloth while instructing the maids: "Make the stitches tighter and don't cut corners."

Lin Yurou was so tired that her face turned red, but she did not stop for a moment and directed the servants to carry supplies.

On the battlefield, the prince's sword had been bent, so he simply threw away the sword, snatched the enemy's spear, and continued fighting.

His armor was covered with knife marks, but he still charged left and right among the enemy. A soldier was following closely behind the prince and was accidentally cut down by the enemy. The prince, with his eyes wide open, stabbed him with his spear, avenging the soldier.

Yunxi and Lin Yurou worked all day and finally prepared the first batch of supplies. Yunxi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Hurry and send it to the front line. Don't delay."

The prince was so bloodthirsty on the battlefield that his wounds kept oozing blood, but he seemed to be unaware of the pain and continued to charge forward.

After a fierce battle, the prince's army achieved a phased victory.

The prince returned to the tent exhausted, slumped down in a chair, and gasped for breath.

His armor was tattered and bloodstained, his hair was disheveled, and his face was covered in dust and sweat, mixed into black marks.

"Your Highness, you can't keep fighting like this." Li Ming frowned and came over anxiously, medicine box in hand. "Look at your body, new wounds piled on top of old ones. If you keep going like this, your body won't be able to take it!"

The prince grinned, revealing a row of white teeth, though that smile was filled with endless fatigue: "If I don't fight hard, how can I protect this beautiful country?"

Li Ming shook his head helplessly. While carefully treating the prince's wound, he muttered, "You are the prince. You have to take care of your own health. If anything happens to you, what will we do?"

The prince snorted, "We are soldiers, how can we be afraid of such a small injury!"

Yunxi, who was in the Marquis' Mansion, had been looking forward to news from the front line every day.

On this day, Yunxi and Lin Yurou were busy in the mansion. They were working non-stop. Beads of sweat appeared on Yunxi's forehead, and Lin Yurou's face was flushed.

Suddenly a servant came running over, running so fast that he almost fell down.

"Miss, there's news from the front." The servant said breathlessly, supporting his knees with his hands and breathing heavily.

Yunxi and Lin Yurou hurriedly stopped what they were doing. Yunxi grabbed the servant's arm and asked anxiously, "Tell me quickly, what's the news?"

"The army led by the prince won a victory." said the servant, his face full of excitement.

Yunxi and Lin Yurou were immediately delighted when they heard this. Yunxi clapped her hands, her eyes sparkling as she said, "That's great! I'm glad the prince is alright."

Lin Yurou also nodded, "Yes, this is really good news."

However, the war continues and the prince and his soldiers still face many difficulties.