Chapter 220: Wings Hardened
Su Jing was instantly convinced by Su Chen's words, but he still had to ask again, have you thought about it?
Su Chen nodded again. He was very sure that he had never given himself any chance to regret. He had been waiting for this day for a long time.
"Brother, I know I was wrong to act first and ask for your permission later. I am sorry to my parents, my brothers, and Wanwan. Given my mother's temperament, she will know that she will be heartbroken. As a son, I cannot be filial to you, but for the sake of everyone, I have to temporarily give up my small family. If I can return from the battlefield safely in the future, I will make up for this lack of filial piety.
I hope Big Brother and Wanwan can help me persuade Mom and take good care of her. I made this decision because I understand that if something unexpected happens to me, Mom and Dad will not be left without someone to take care of them until their death..."
"Stop it, Third Brother, don't say such unlucky words."
Su Wan interrupted what Su Chen was about to say.
Su Chen looked at her, only to see Su Wan say again:
"Third brother, there will be no accidents. You must retire after achieving your goals, and then live a peaceful and smooth life."
Anyway, in the original novel, the third brother suffered a lot on the battlefield, but fortunately, everything ended well and he came back safely. However, Su Wan also hoped that he could be better. She asked him to retire successfully and come back to see them safely.
"Since you've made up your mind, I can only support you. You're doing this for the greater good of our country. For that reason alone, I won't stop you."
Su Jing gave in. He was persuaded by Su Chen, so he decided to respect his decision, support his decision, and help him persuade Su's mother.
"Thank you, brother, and thank you, Wanwan." Su Chen was very happy with his family's understanding of him.
The three of them discussed how to tell Su's mother about this matter, as they only had one day.
In the evening, Su's mother came back happily, Su Yi also came back, and Su Yun was also called back to have dinner together.
Seeing her son and daughter coming back, Su's mother asked the kitchen to prepare a more sumptuous meal, and then pulled Su Wan aside to ask about things at home, such as whether all the villagers came to see Su Jing after he returned, and whether her father distributed sugar cakes and dried fruits to the villagers as she had asked.
Su Wan reported everything to her in detail. All the ancestral tombs in the family have been repaired, and people are being hired to harvest the rice. They will be able to move to Xiangzhou to be with her in a while.
Su's mother was so happy to hear this that she couldn't stop smiling.
During dinner that night, seeing that Su's mother had a good appetite, he did not speak in a hurry. Instead, he waited until she put down her bowl and chopsticks before Su Chen spoke carefully.
"Mom, I want to tell you something!"
"What's the matter? Why are you so shy?" Su's mother could tell at a glance that something was wrong with her third son, but she was still smiling.
The sons in the family have all grown up. The eldest, second and third sons are old enough to get married. Unfortunately, the eldest son has to take up an office and the second son is traveling outside. Now only the third son is left. She hopes from the bottom of her heart that it will be good news.
For example, which girl do you like?
However, Su Chen opened his mouth with a powerful bomb:
"Mom, I've signed up to join the army. I'll be on the front lines the day after tomorrow morning!"
"Puff... cough cough cough..." Su Yun, who was drinking soup, was choked when he heard his third brother's words. Su Wan, who was sitting next to him, patted him on the back.
Fourth brother, when will you stop being so noisy?
Su Yi was holding a piece of meat and was also stunned. The meat just fell into the bowl.
I didn't expect that my third brother, who usually keeps a low profile and never makes my parents angry, would make such a big fuss.
The smile on Su's mother's face froze. She rubbed her ears and looked at her eldest son:
"Ah Jing, what did your third brother say?"
Su Jing glanced at Su Chen, who looked a little uneasy, then looked at his mother, whose smile was gradually becoming a little strange, and said:
"My third brother said that he has signed up for the army and will be ready to go to the battlefield the day after tomorrow morning." The eldest brother said calmly.
The smile on Su's mother's face faded. She didn't lose her temper yet, but just took a deep breath and sat upright in her seat.
The five siblings all looked at her cautiously, especially Su Chen. Su Yun had not yet recovered. He wanted to cough twice to feel better, but his mother's reaction was a sign of a coming storm, so he didn't dare.
Su Yun quietly wanted to pour some water, and just as he picked up the cup, Su's mother suddenly slammed the table hard. With a bang, the cup was almost dropped, and Su Wan trembled.
“Nonsense!”
"Mom..." Su Chen wanted to explain but was interrupted.
"Don't call me mom. You've grown so powerful now that you dared to hide such a big thing from us and make the decision on your own. Do you think going to war is fun?
You might even lose your life. I suffered so much when I gave birth to you. Of all your brothers and sisters, I had the most trouble giving birth to you. I was in pain for two whole days and almost had a dystocia. Now you signed up for the army without even discussing it with me, and only told me before you left.
I raised you for nothing. I thought you were the most honest and worry-free of the five brothers, but you have disappointed me so much. I tell you, Su Chen, I don't agree. Other things are fine, but going to the battlefield is not an option."
As a mother, I only want my child to live a peaceful life. I don’t expect him to be very successful. I just want to see him get married, have a son and a daughter, and live a happy life.
Su's mother cried silently like beads that had broken off the string, and she was very angry.
Today, while helping out at Yuyan Hall, she heard two guests talking about war and how dangerous the border battlefield was.
This time they were facing strong men from outside. They were known for their powerful soldiers and horses. It was said that each of the men from outside was nine feet tall, with broad backs and strong waists, and was good at wrestling. They had lived on the grassland since they were young and were accustomed to such a desolate and harsh environment. The horses they raised were stronger and more durable than their horses.
Su's mother was just a woman who had not seen much of the world. After hearing the gossip exaggerated by those gossipers, she imagined that all the men outside were dangerous.
Her third son has never fought with other children since he was a child. Now you tell her that he is going to the front line to fight with real guns and swords. How can she not be angry?
"Do you know how terrifying those outside men are? One of them is twice as big as you, and all of them are as strong as bulls. One punch can kill you. And you, on the other hand, rush to get beaten. Even though you look strong to outsiders, you can't compare to those guys!"
Su's mother complained while crying. After listening to her, Su Wan forgave her for wanting to laugh a little, as she really didn't mean it.
Su Jing was also helpless:
"Mother, where did you hear these false rumors? It's not as serious as you say. There are indeed rumors that they are strong and powerful, but they are made up of many tribes. Compared with the fierce and powerful army of my Jin Dynasty, they are far inferior."
He explained it to Su's mother, but Su's mother just kept crying. She couldn't bear to let him go, she really couldn't bear to let him go.
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