I finally felt completely relieved.

All her anxiety and worry during this period dissipated the moment she saw Xie Rang. She would only be able to truly feel at ease when everyone returned.

But things are much better now. At least Xie Rang's return means the situation has basically stabilized; otherwise, these people wouldn't have rushed here in such a panic.

After thinking through a series of events, Yun Qing suddenly realized that her palms were sweating profusely and felt sticky when she squeezed them. She hesitated for a moment before ordering, "Open the city gates."

It seems a bit inappropriate to keep His Majesty the Emperor out.

Fortunately, none of the preparations made beforehand were needed, which is the best outcome.

Yun Qing let out a soft breath and started walking down the city wall.

After entering the city, Xie Rang dismounted. With others cleaning up the mess outside, he removed his armor and took a towel from someone to wipe away the dust and bloodstains. He kept glancing at the city wall, as if trying to confirm something.

Only when Yunqing came down did their gaze find a place to rest.

Xie Rang's heart and eyes were filled with his Grand Tutor.

However, he was quite dirty, so he didn't rush forward. He just stared at her intently, as if trying to pour out all the longing he had felt during this time.

Yun Qing roughly guessed what he was thinking, and was somewhat amused and exasperated. He didn't care about anything else, but he was concerned about this trivial matter.

In the end, she stepped forward and hugged Xie Rang tightly.

Xie Rang was stunned for a moment, then he also raised his hand and hugged her.

The boy's embrace was as warm as ever. During the time they had been apart, Yun Qing had many unspeakable emotions in her heart. She said in a deep voice, "It's good that you're back safe and sound."

Xie Rang still smelled of blood, and Yun Qing knew that he must not have had a good rest during this period. After hugging him, she told him to go wash up and that she would handle the rest.

Xie Rang, unusually obedient, gave a soft "hmm" and went back, turning back every few steps.

War doesn't necessarily mean annihilation. The remaining stragglers outside were all disarmed and guarded, awaiting a reckoning after the war.

The defeat of the Rouran was inevitable. The next step was to clean up the mess. Xie Rang had brought back a small number of men, and they had to wait for the rest of the army to return.

Yun Qing finished handling everything before hurrying back.

She had learned from the deputy general that Xie Rang had rushed back after hearing the news. They never talked about the details, but their concern for each other was genuine.

When he returned, night had already fallen. It had been a bit cooler these past few days, and the breeze felt pleasantly refreshing. She had suppressed all official business and forbade it from being sent here, so Xie Rang could only sit on the small couch with a book in his hand and read.

Upon seeing her enter, the boy's eyes clearly lit up: "Grand Tutor."

Having been away on campaign without proper food and sleep, the young man had become noticeably thinner. Now, dressed in thin clothes, Yun Qing immediately noticed his obviously abnormal right arm.

She asked, slightly nervously, "Are you injured?"

"Just a minor injury." Xie Rang didn't seem to care, but after saying that, he still carefully observed Yun Qing's expression. "Grand Tutor, I've been very careful. On the battlefield..."

"I know." Yun Qing interrupted him, not wanting to hear his nonsense. She quickly went over, looked at his arm, wanted to touch it but didn't dare, and said, "Let me see."

She understood Xie Rang's personality and couldn't rule out the possibility that he was hiding something at this time. In any case, she would only feel at ease if she saw it with her own eyes.

Xie Rang knew he couldn't hide it from him, so he sighed softly, "Don't be angry."

"I won't be angry." Yun Qing said helplessly, "Take it off yourself and let me see."

No matter when, war is always dangerous. Yun Qing doesn't insist that he be completely free of wounds; she just wants him to be safe and sound.

In front of Yun Qing, Xie Rang naturally dared not be so presumptuous. He changed his usual style and carefully took off his outer clothes. Then Yun Qing saw his arm, which was wrapped in bandages and was already oozing blood.

"Shouldn't we change it?"

With bandages wrapped around his body, Yun Qing didn't know the specifics of his condition. This person had rushed over today, so he probably wasn't in good shape.

Xie Rang nodded.

Yun Qing felt a surge of warmth in her heart: "Wait, I'll change it for you."

There were some emergency supplies in the room. Thanks to her many assassination attempts, she was now skilled at treating and bandaging wounds.

Even so, when the gauze was removed and the bloody wound was revealed, Yun Qing paused, her eyelashes lowered: "It hurts a lot, doesn't it?"

"Don't say it doesn't hurt, I don't believe you."

Before Xie Rang could speak, Yun Qing cut off his thoughts.

If it hurts, it hurts; if it doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt. At times like these, there's absolutely no need to hide it.

Xie Rang had no choice but to admit, "It hurts. But as long as I think that after this I can work with the Grand Tutor to shape Da Xi into the way we imagine it, it's all worth it."

If you want to get something, you have to pay the corresponding price. As long as it's not his life, he still wants to stay with Yun Qing.

"Fool……"

Yun Qing said in a low voice, her expression cold and indifferent. She carefully cleaned Xie Rang's wound, sprinkled on some medicine powder, and then carefully wrapped it with bandages.

Xie Rang heard it, of course. He didn't refute it. His deep gaze fell on Yun Qing, and he remained silent.

It was as if they were afraid of disturbing the tranquility of this moment.

"Alright, get some rest."

After Yun Qing treated his wounds and tidied herself up, her hands were covered in the smell of medicine.

She turned around and quickly washed up. When she came back, she saw Xie Rang still sitting on the small couch by the window. For a moment, she couldn't help but chuckle.

"What are you still sitting there for? Aren't you going to sleep?"

Xie Rang's dark circles under his eyes were unmistakable; he had been working very hard lately. Otherwise, Yun Qing wouldn't have suppressed everything and handled it all herself. Sometimes, it really felt like he was still a child.

The young man raised his eyebrows and smiled gently at her: "I want to wait for the Grand Tutor to come together."

"Isn't this my room?" Yun Qing didn't know what to say to him. She raised an eyebrow slightly. "Don't worry, the weather isn't so hot now. I won't mind Your Majesty's presence."

This was something they often joked about before. Yun Qing mostly indulged him, and Xie Rang was usually very obedient, but he still needed to be rewarded occasionally.

Even the most well-behaved puppy needs a bone.

They are partners, and Yunqing will not be stingy with what she can give.

"Um."

Xie Rang pursed his lips and obediently let Yun Qing lead him to the bedside.

He washed up when he got back this afternoon, but the wound started bleeding again because it wasn't treated properly. Yunqing knew what was going on when she saw it, but she didn't hold it against him because she thought about how hard he had worked these past few days.

After uploading, seeing that Xie Rang didn't seem to want to sleep at all, Yun Qing raised her hand and stroked his Adam's apple, slowly asking, "What else do you want to do?"