Jiang Dazhuang patted his shoulder with a smile, "My son is very capable. When I was young, I also thought about going to the battlefield, but unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity."
"You are your father's pride. Listen to General Wei's words and we will surely drive those Tuyuhun bastards out of the Great Jin territory."
Jiang Qingyuan looked at his indignant expression and finally laughed.
The soldier beside him glanced at the sky and hesitantly urged, "Deputy General Jiang, General Wei and the others have probably already left the city. If we are any later, we may not be able to catch up."
Jiang Qingyuan then responded, and seeing Lu Cijian who had followed them at some point, he smiled and said, "I hope Lord Lu will take good care of the Jiang family. I will be very grateful."
Lu Cijian simply nodded. "Deputy General Jiang, rest assured, you can go with peace of mind."
Jiang Qingyuan glanced at everyone again before leading his men away in a hurry.
Lu Cijian, on the other hand, entered the palace.
Jiang Yimian comforted Wang Fengqin again before returning to her own courtyard.
As soon as she entered, Xiao Nuan'er rushed towards her, hugged her leg, and said in a muffled voice, "Sister, has Big Brother gone to the battlefield again?"
The girls at the girls' school said that people die on the battlefield, I wonder if my older brother will be alright?
Xiao Ye and Zhao Xiaonian, who were standing to the side, were also visibly downcast, completely losing their previous happiness. They sat on the steps under the eaves, looking sullen.
Jiang Yimian gently patted Xiao Nuan'er's head before saying, "Big brother went to the battlefield to protect the Great Jin. Big brother is a great hero. Xiao Nuan'er, don't worry."
Despite saying that, even she wasn't sure if Jiang Qingyuan would come back alive from the border trip.
This war came suddenly and must be anything but simple.
The Tuyuhun people have always been known for their formidable fighting capabilities, and without Wei Jinghai leading his troops, their chances of winning are slim.
If the news spreads that Wei Jinghai will be unable to go to the battlefield, the Great Jin will actually be at a disadvantage.
Jiang Qingyuan will also bear an exceptionally heavy burden and pressure.
Xiao Nuan'er lay on Jiang Yimian's lap, her voice filled with disappointment and grievance, "Xiao Nuan'er doesn't want her older brother to be such a great hero. Can he stay by our side forever?"
Xiao Nuan'er loves her older brother and doesn't want to be separated from him, nor does she want to see her parents sad.
She and her brother had just gone to their parents' courtyard, but they only glanced at it from afar and didn't dare to go in, afraid that their mother's crying, which she had finally managed to stop, would break down again.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yimian paused for a moment, then reached out and rubbed Xiao Nuan'er's head before saying, "Big brother can protect more people from losing their families when he goes to the battlefield."
Little Nuan'er and we are here. Those children on the border might lose their parents because of the war.
If your older brother doesn't go, even more people will lose their loved ones. Does Xiao Nuan'er understand?
Xiao Nuan'er was stunned for a moment, then raised her tear-filled eyes and stared blankly at Jiang Yimian, clearly not fully understanding.
Ono whispered from the side, "It's the same as when we hid in the mountains back then, Xiao Nuan'er. Now, your big brother is protecting more people like us back then."
We were safe because our older sister was there, but the others weren't.
If it weren't for my sister, they would have been dead long ago.
They were lucky; others wouldn't be so fortunate.
Zhao Xiaonian added, "Xiao Nuan'er, don't worry. Brother Qingyuan is very capable and will definitely be fine. We can just wait for Brother Qingyuan to return in triumph in Beijing."
Xiao Nuan'er blinked and nodded, her face serious, "Okay, then I hope my brother can come back safe and sound soon."
And those like us in the past will also be able to live peacefully and safely.
Jiang Yimian simply reached out and pinched the little one's cheek. The annoyance in her heart finally dissipated a bit because of Xiao Nuan'er's words.
Things might not be as bad as she thought. Once Lu Cijian returns from the palace, everything will be clear.
Just then, Liu'er walked in from outside, "Miss, the princess has arrived."
Jiang Yimian was taken aback, then smiled helplessly and quickly walked out.
It seems that Xie Yu had only just learned of Jiang Qingyuan's impending departure from Beijing, but unfortunately, he was too late.
In the front hall, upon learning that Jiang Qingyuan had left, Xie Yu was somewhat absent-minded. Sitting in the armchair, she seemed lost in thought, as if all her energy had been drained away.
This was the first time Jiang Yimian had seen Xie Yu like this.
In the past, every time I met Xie Yu, she was a noble princess, but this time, Xie Yu seemed like a little girl who had been abandoned.
She lacked any of the dignity and imposing presence befitting a princess, and appeared rather dejected.
Jiang Yimian sighed helplessly and quickly dismissed the servants before sitting down next to Xie Yu. "My brother just passed away. The news came too suddenly."
Xie Yu merely twitched the corners of her mouth, casually leaning back in the armchair. Gone was the oppressive aura that usually belonged to a princess; instead, she seemed quite relaxed. "I'm still late. I wonder how long it will be before he returns."
Will he be able to come back?
Actually, she had a lot to say on the way here, but after arriving at the Jiang residence, she felt that just being able to meet him would be enough, but unfortunately it was too late.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked, "Did he have any message for you to give me?"
Jiang Yimian was stunned. When she met Xie Yu's expectant eyes, she couldn't say a word.
Xie Yu just gave a wry smile, "It's alright, I knew it would be like this."
I just couldn't give up and wanted to ask.
I also wanted to see Jiang Qingyuan. I don't know if we'll be able to meet again after this trip.
It's a pity I didn't get to see it.
However, she did realize that she was indeed insignificant in Jiang Qingyuan's heart. Although she hadn't heard the answer herself, she now knew exactly what Jiang Qingyuan was thinking.
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