Chapter 110: Expedition
The next morning, the Princess's Mansion received an imperial edict. Jiang Ming'an was appointed as the commander-in-chief, the eldest prince as the military supervisor, and they were to lead 10,000 elite soldiers from the Shenshu Camp and set off for the northern border in two days.
Emperor Sheng Yuan was still quite humane and set off one day later than originally planned, perhaps to give the couple some time to talk.
Jiang Ming'an stood there for a long while, then turned to look at Jiang Yuyan beside him and said, "Madam went out early yesterday morning and returned at noon. Could it be that Madam went to see His Majesty on my behalf?"
Seeing that she couldn't hide it anymore, Jiang Yuyan simply nodded and admitted it.
"I see that my husband has many worries. A good man should serve his country and have ambitions in all directions. I know that Shangjing City cannot keep you. Yanbei is your destination."
Jiang Mingan turned around and faced her. He couldn't tell what he felt in his heart, his deep eyes were filled with emotion and reluctance.
He gently stroked Jiang Yuyan's temples and said, "Madam, are you willing to let me go?"
Jiang Yuyan leaned her forehead against his palm, "I'm reluctant to let you go, but an eagle should soar in the sky, how can it be confined to this small place. In addition to staying together day and night, I think the love between husband and wife should also help each other achieve success.
Besides, if Yanbei is lost, Dayue will be in danger, and your wife and tens of thousands of other women may become slaves of other countries in the future. Your husband has done his best to drive away the enemy, which is his duty as a husband and protects the peace of our lives. "
Jiang Yuyan's words were so sincere and heart-breaking that Jiang Mingan felt his eyes were slightly hot and swollen.
He withdrew his hand and turned his face away. This was a rare time for a serious and dignified man to be unreasonable. He turned the tables and said, "I think the Madam doesn't need me. The men in the family are all gentle, considerate and thoughtful. They are not like a rough man like me. There is no need to upset the Madam."
Jiang Yuyan was speechless, "Why do you say that, my husband? Could it be that I did something bad with good intentions?"
After saying that, he walked to the pavilion nearby, sat down on the stone bench with a pouty look on his face.
Jiang Ming'an knew he had made a mistake, so he took two steps forward. The next second, he leaned over and used his arms, as strong as black iron, to hold her from behind.
"Madam, please don't be angry if I say one thing and mean another. I am very grateful for what you have done for me, but I, I really can't bear to leave you..." Jiang Ming'an's voice was slightly hoarse, and he whispered in her ear.
Jiang Yuyan was pretending to be angry, but now she was so soft-hearted that she turned around and said seriously, "How can I bear to leave you? The battlefield is brutal and I will have to worry every day if you go to the North. Do you think I will be happy? But I see that you are distracted, so I can only fulfill your ambition to become a general..."
Listening to these words of confession, Jiang Mingan's heart seemed to be filled with love. He was happy and joyful, but also filled with sadness for the impending separation.
"Madam, don't forget me..." Jiang Ming'an squatted down to look at her at eye level. His deep eyes slowly swept across Jiang Yuyan's face, as if he wanted to carve every detail into his soul and into his bones.
Jiang Yuyan was immersed in his eyes that were like deep pools. She held his face, looked at him steadily for a moment, and sighed, "Close your eyes, husband."
Without paying attention to the Youyun Guards lurking around her, she pressed her sweet and moist lips against his in the next second, as if expressing her love with actions.
Jiang Mingan felt both bitter and sweet in his heart. He no longer cared about the day or night. He picked her up by her knees and walked towards the inner courtyard...
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The clouds cleared and the rain stopped. Jiang Yuyan didn't care about the soreness in his body and ordered his servants to pack up his belongings. For a while, the Princess's Mansion was bustling with activity.
Jiang Yuyan also called Cang Yi over and asked him if he was willing to go to war with General Yuheng. He was once the General Zhennan of Huasheng Country. He was very flexible and cautious like a shadow guard, so he should be able to help Jiang Mingan.
Cang Yi had been away from the battlefield for a long time, and he was somewhat nostalgic at the moment. Besides, the master didn't need to ask him, he would obey orders. So he nodded solemnly.
Jiang Mingan was surprised and respectful when he learned of Cang Yi's true identity, and immediately arranged a position of military advisor for him.
Thinking that the northern border was cold now, Jiang Yuyan used her money to collect several kilograms of duck feathers overnight to make two down winter coats, one for Jiang Mingan and one for Cangyi.
He spent another day teaching Jiang Mingan Arabic numerals and attached a book called Thousand Character Classic, using numbers corresponding to the words on it to convey secret messages.
Jiang Mingan was amazed at what he saw.
The winter coat was light and warm, and it did not hinder movement at all. As for the method of delivering the message, it was unheard of.
He didn't just marry a wife, he married a treasure!
He held her tenderly and lovingly for a while and would not let go.
But the fourteenth day of the twelfth lunar month arrived in the blink of an eye.
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