Chapter 183 Forced into a corner, they could only see him off.
With a lump in his throat, Jiang Yutang practically ran all the way to the military camp.
As soon as I stepped into the camp gate, I noticed an unusual stuffiness in the air.
The shouts of soldiers during drills were gone, the patrolling soldiers walked with heavy steps, and everyone looked lifeless.
She quickly stopped a soldier who was passing by and asked him urgently what was going on.
The soldier gestured with his lip towards the training ground, then hurriedly left without saying a word.
Jiang Yutang's heart tightened, and she immediately ran towards the training ground.
Even from a distance, she saw Cheng Daier standing on the outside watching.
"Auntie!" Jiang Yutang called out and quickly ran to her side.
Cheng Dai'er frowned and nodded at her, her gaze fixed on the center of the training ground.
Following her gaze, Jiang Yutang immediately spotted Cheng Lanzhou standing on the stage with a cold expression.
Standing beside him, Gu Wenxiao appeared relaxed and carefree, casually tapping the soldiers in the ranks with his riding whip, his tone nonchalant.
"You go too."
The soldier whose name was called silently stepped out of the queue and stood in the temporary queue on the other side.
Their expressions varied, some showing resentment, some indignation, and others despair, but no one dared to utter a word of rebuttal.
Gu Wenxiao was a sub-prefect appointed by the imperial court, and no one dared to disobey him, no matter how dissatisfied they were.
And the person standing at the very front of that waiting group was Jiang Huaiyu.
Jiang Huaiyu remained expressionless, her hands clenched tightly at her sides, veins bulging.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Yutang's heart clenched painfully.
Two months from now would have been Jiang Huaiyu and Cheng Daier's wedding day, but now Jiang Huaiyu has suddenly been sent to the northern frontier. This unexpected change would be hard for anyone to bear.
She turned her head to look at Cheng Daier beside her. The other woman's lips were tightly pursed, clearly trying her best to control her emotions.
Noticing her gaze, Cheng Daier turned her head and gave her a helpless and bitter smile.
Jiang Yutang was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to comfort him.
They were all those left behind, their beloved loved ones forced to go to the battlefield, leaving their fates to chance.
She could only gently hold Cheng Dai'er's hand, comforting her with the warmth of her palm.
The two stood there for a long time until Gu Wenxiao slowly finished counting the soldiers and turned to leave.
As soon as Gu Wenxiao stepped down the steps of the training ground, he saw the two people standing not far away.
He immediately curled his lips into a smile, put his hands behind his back, adopted a friendly demeanor, and walked straight over to greet her insincerely.
"Is there something you two need while we wait here?"
Cheng Daier didn't even lift her eyelids, her gaze fixed on the distance, completely ignoring him.
Jiang Yutang felt a physical aversion to him, frowning and pinching her nose, subconsciously retreating to the other side of Cheng Daier, creating distance between them.
Gu Wenxiao's smile gradually froze. He snorted coldly and deliberately brought it up: "I heard that Miss Cheng is going to marry Jiang Huaiyu in two months? What bad luck, to have to run into such a thing. But Jiang Huaiyu is a brave man, and I'm sure he will fight bravely against the enemy in the northern frontier and escape unscathed."
“Jiang Huaiyu is naturally brave, you don’t need to worry about him. Don’t tarnish his reputation here.” Cheng Dai’er glanced at him coldly, her tone full of sarcasm.
Jiang Yutang raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, secretly applauding in her heart.
Cheng Dai'er is truly impressive; she can curse without using a single swear word. Her straight back and imposing presence exude a powerful aura.
Gu Wenxiao hadn't expected to be rebuffed and had no desire to argue further, simply saying, "Then I wish them all the best."
He waved his hand and left dejectedly with his entourage.
As soon as Gu Wenxiao left, Cheng Lanzhou gave instructions to the soldiers who were about to go to war on the follow-up preparations, and then announced the disbandment.
He turned around and saw Jiang Yutang and the other woman walking towards him. He stepped forward and asked, "Elder sister, what brings you here?"
"I came as soon as I heard the news."
Cheng Dai'er's voice trembled slightly: "Why didn't you tell me and Mother sooner when this happened?"
Cheng Lanzhou remained silent.
In fact, Cheng Daier understood that he was not deliberately hiding it, but was just afraid that they would worry.
At this moment, Jiang Huaiyu also walked over, still wearing that nonchalant and carefree smile on her face.
Cheng Dai'er was furious at his appearance and glared at him, saying, "We're about to go to the Northern Frontier, and you can still laugh?"
Jiang Huaiyu tilted her head innocently and shrugged: "What can I do? I can't just keep looking sad because of this, can I?"
"you!"
Cheng Daier pursed her lips even tighter, her body trembling slightly, and the next second she abruptly flung her sleeves and left.
Jiang Huaiyu was stunned for a moment, then quickly chased after her, calling out repeatedly, "Dai'er, don't be angry, I didn't mean it that way!"
Jiang Yutang watched the two figures disappear into the distance, then turned to look at Cheng Lanzhou, managing a weak smile.
"I've packed some things for you, things you might need on the road."
Cheng Lanzhou smiled and gently ruffled her hair, saying softly, "Thank you for your trouble, Madam."
This gentle address brought tears to Jiang Yutang's eyes again.
She fought back tears and joked, "When you come back from the northern frontier, we'll help my aunt and third brother hold a grand wedding banquet."
Cheng Lanzhou nodded solemnly: "Definitely."
Jiang Yutang pursed her lips and nodded vigorously: "I'll go back to the shop first, and I'll come back to see you off early tomorrow morning."
She walked back to the shop with a heavy heart, and from afar she saw Yun Shi, Jiang Shengan and Jiang Sumin pacing anxiously back and forth at the shop entrance.
Upon seeing her return, Jiang Sumin immediately came to greet her and asked anxiously, "How did it go?"
Jiang Yutang took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Third Brother and Lanzhou will both be going to the Northern Frontier."
"What!"
Upon hearing this, Yun's body went limp and she almost lost her balance. Jiang Sheng'an quickly reached out to support her.
"Mother!" Jiang Yutang quickly stepped forward to help Yun Shi catch her breath.
Seeing that she was just emotionally agitated and otherwise unharmed, he comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, they will definitely come back safely." His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable firmness.
These words were spoken not only to his parents, but also to himself.
It was as if only in this way could the turmoil in my heart be suppressed.
She turned and went back to the storeroom of the small shop, looking at the two bulging hiking backpacks on the ground, her brows furrowed.
It was already stuffed full of compressed biscuits and antibiotics, but she still felt it wasn't enough and wished she could cram in everything that could be of use.
An absurd thought even flashed through my mind.
If it weren't for the strictness of modern laws, she would really like to get some guns and ammunition to give everyone more protection on the battlefield.
I spent a sleepless night.
The next day, while it was still dark, Jiang Yutang's family and Lin's group arrived at the gate of the military camp, carrying large and small bags of things.
Everyone's face showed the fatigue of staying up all night, but their eyes shone with reluctance.
March in Danzhou was still a bit chilly, and everyone instinctively wrapped their clothes tighter, quietly gazing towards the depths of the military camp.
Before long, a steady sound of footsteps could be heard in the distance, and a dark mass of figures gradually became clear.
This is the team that is about to set off.
Cheng Lanzhou, leading the group, rode a tall horse. His silver armor gleamed coldly in the hazy morning light, and he could see the crowd at the gate from afar.
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