His gaze slowly shifted from the firearms, and he looked thoughtfully into the distance.

As a seasoned veteran, he knew all too well how these firearms would drastically change the course of the battle.

A barely perceptible gleam of joy flashed in his eyes, as long as he moved quickly enough on the battlefield.

With these firearms, the rebellion of the Xiongnu was quickly quelled, and the crown prince was unable to marry his daughter as usual.

Although he already knew that his daughter would be very happy with the Crown Prince in the future, the thought of his daughter leaving the frontier and leaving his side still bothered him.

From then on, the father and daughter spent little time together, and his heart was filled with reluctance.

This reluctance to part was like a tide, crashing against his heart wave after wave.

Now that this variable has occurred, he can choose a suitable husband for his daughter, so that she can stay by his side and no longer suffer the pain of separation.

Thinking of this, a relieved smile appeared on Xiao Muhan's face. That smile was full of a father's deep love and concern for his daughter.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyun, who had been looking somewhat relaxed, paused for a moment, and with a flicker of her beautiful eyes, immediately began to peruse the documents.

As expected, the words that came into view were no longer the same as she remembered them.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze revealing focus and caution, scrutinizing every single word and sentence.

After a long while, she slowly said, "Yes, Luo Bao. This time, the Crown Prince will accompany General Xiao to the frontier."

Although it was two years ahead of schedule, the final result was the same.

The marriage would still take place after Xiao Wanxi turned eighteen; only the timing of the Crown Prince's departure for the frontier was changed.

Upon hearing Feng Qingyun's explanation, Qin Qianluo's lingering doubts vanished like smoke.

She nodded slightly, her clear eyes no longer showing the confusion she had just had.

Looking up at the horizon, the sun shines down like a golden veil, bathing everything in a warm yellow glow.

She followed quietly behind her father, her steps light and steady, as she slowly stepped out of the Ministry of Works.

Upon hearing Feng Qingyun's response, Ning Chenyi's previously wrinkled face instantly blossomed into a bright smile.

That smile was like the first flower blooming in spring, full of vitality and energy.

His eyebrows curved, his eyes sparkled with a bright light, and the corners of his mouth turned up high, his joy seemed to soar to the sky.

His gaze unconsciously drifted towards Xiao Wanxi, a single glance filled with boundless joy and anticipation, as if Xiao Wanxi were the most dazzling star in his life.

After just one glance, he could no longer contain his eagerness and rushed toward the palace where his father was, as if his feet were equipped with wheels of fire.

Throughout the journey, only one firm thought echoed in his mind: he wanted to ask his father, the emperor, for permission to go to the frontier.

In his heart, the frontier was not only the battlefield where he could realize his ambitions and achieve great things, but also the place where his future crown princess was waiting. It was the distant place that his heart longed for.

Xiao Wanxi stood quietly in place, her graceful figure resembling a blooming blue lotus.

She took in all of the Crown Prince's actions, and seeing his hurried and impatient manner, she couldn't help but smile slightly.

Her smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and captivating, and the blush on her cheeks added a touch of shyness to her appearance.

It felt as if a gentle hand had touched her heart, and a warm current flowed quietly through her—a feeling that was difficult to describe.

Previously, although she had some goodwill towards the Crown Prince, it was mostly just a superficial impression.

At this moment, seeing the Crown Prince being so proactive for their future, they were deeply moved.

This feeling of affection grew and spread rapidly, like vines in spring, taking deeper root in her heart.

As Xiao Muhan watched the Crown Prince's departing figure, his face, which had been smiling, turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

His tall figure stood there like a silent mountain.

His brows furrowed tightly, forming a deep "川" shape between his eyebrows, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry and reluctance.

As a father, he naturally hoped that his daughter could stay by his side, enjoying her company every day and living a happy and peaceful life.

The thought of his daughter following the Crown Prince far away in the future filled him with mixed feelings, like a bottle of mixed emotions had been spilled.

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. He just silently watched the direction the crown prince left in, his heart filled with helplessness.

However, Ning Chenyi, who was overjoyed at the moment, was unaware that Feng Qingyun had not revealed some crucial information.

This time, accompanying General Xiao to the frontier, he will face even more arduous trials than before.

For two whole years, he had to struggle and fight in a cruel environment.

However, fate seemed to favor him. Despite going through countless hardships and teetering on the brink of death countless times, he finally got his wish and won the heart of his beloved.

Years later, as he strolled hand in hand with Xiao Wanxi in the palace gardens, recalling his time on the frontier, his heart was filled with emotion.

Xiao Wanxi, standing beside him, would gently nestle in his arms, reminiscing with him about the bittersweet memories of the past.