This was the first time in two years that Qin Yunhe and his companions had faced a surprise attack from the enemy.
What was once thought to be invincible and unbeatable turned into a joke in this battle against the enemy.
Jinbao and Shouhou both had their arms slashed.
Moreover, Jinbao is left-handed, so he injured his left arm.
Skinny Monkey is right-handed; he injured his right arm.
Both of them had their nimble hands draped around the neck of the military doctor!
Qin Yunhan was slashed in the back, but fortunately the cut wasn't deep.
Qin Yunhe, the only one who wasn't injured, also felt defeated.
They underestimated the enemy's strength.
Seeing them today, I realize that every soldier in the Lancang Kingdom is tall, strong, and powerful!
Qin Yunhe was always proud of his strength.
Even Jinbao and Qin Xian couldn't match his strength.
Today he fought against those soldiers from the Lancang Kingdom, but he was finding it very difficult.
Moreover, the opponent was just a regular squad leader in the enemy army.
Qin Yunhe still dreamed of becoming a great general in the future and bringing glory to his family!
As a result, even a squad leader won with such difficulty.
If he were the enemy general, he could probably kill him in one hit…
He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should wait until his two-year military service was over and then go back to his hometown to farm.
Anyway, it's only a few months left, and at this point they have no idea that their hometown has become deserted...
Qin Yunhe thought this way, and so he asked them. Jinbao was the first to disagree.
"Boss, I promised to take Grandma to live a good life. I even took so much money from her. I have no face to go back. We can't back down after just one battle. Besides, didn't we win?"
The skinny monkey grimaced in pain, but that didn't stop him from nodding.
"Yes, Jinbao is right!"
Qin Yunhan also agreed with Jinbao.
“I’m not going back either. My father went back because he broke his arm and couldn’t continue serving in the army. I can’t run home just because I was stabbed!”
After a moment of silence, he spoke again.
"The enemy is launching sneak attacks more and more frequently now. Perhaps the opportunity to make a contribution is coming soon. I don't want to give it up!"
Qin Yunhe recalled that he had once said he wanted to protect his home and country like his ancestors.
Now, because of a temporary setback, he wants to go back to farming. He has no backbone at all…
He perked up.
"Alright, then let's not go back. We're determined to make a name for ourselves!"
"good!"
The young men were once again full of vigor and high spirits!
At the Marquis's residence on the border, the Marquis and his wife have been waiting in vain for news of Mu Xiuyu.
The two were so anxious they didn't know what to do.
Lady Shen Hui, wife of the Marquis of Anding, asked the Marquis of Anding with great concern...
"My lord, I hope nothing has happened to Xiaoyu! He's still so young. If anything happens to him, I won't be able to go on living!"
Marquis Mu Huaiming of Anding embraced her, gently persuading her.
"Hui'er, don't worry! The twelve guards accompanying Xiaoyu were all trained by your father himself. They will definitely protect Xiaoyu. Perhaps the messenger was delayed on the way!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a soldier from the imperial guards came to report that an urgent message had arrived from the capital.
Mu Huaiming and Shen Hui were both startled.
Mu Huaiming forced himself to remain calm and instructed Shen Hui.
"You go and rest first, I'll go and attend to official business. As soon as I hear any news about Xiaoyu, I'll send someone to tell you immediately!"
Shen Hui knew she couldn't interfere in the Marquis's official business, so she could only hope that it had nothing to do with Mu Xiuyu.
I hope her little island is safe and sound, even if letters from home arrive slowly!
Something delivered by express courier must be extremely urgent.
If Xiaoyu hadn't gone missing or died, the capital would never have sent a message by the urgent courier!
Mu Huaiming strode into the study, and the messenger immediately saluted.
"Greetings, Your Excellency. This letter is here for your perusal!"
Mu Huaiming picked up the letter, his hand trembling uncontrollably.
The letter was opened only after everyone had left; it was sent by the Crown Prince on the Emperor's orders.
The inscription reads that Mu Xiuyu was ambushed a hundred miles outside the capital, and the group's whereabouts are unknown.
No one was injured at the scene, and the news was temporarily kept from the old lady.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review has been dispatched to the capital to investigate.
In addition, twenty Dark Dragon Guards were dispatched to track them down.
At the end of the letter, the emperor expressed his hope that he would prioritize the greater good.
Do not let your love for your son cloud your judgment and give the Lan Cang Kingdom an opportunity to take advantage of you…
After reading the letter, Mu Huaiming slumped into the chair behind his desk.
Covering her face with her hands, her eyes red and swollen, she glanced at the little turtle being carved on the table out of the corner of her eye, and the tears could no longer be held back.
This was carved by Mu Xiuyu when he was four years old, because he heard from others that turtles are the longest-living animals.
Make a wish to a tortoise, and you will live a long and healthy life, and all your wishes will come true!
He carved a [carving name] on the desk in Mu Huaiming's study.
At that time, Mu Huaiming picked up Mu Xiuyu and asked...
"Xiaoyu, tell me, why did you carve a turtle on the table?"
Mu Xiuyu was being carried around, and could only wave his little hands and feet in protest.
"Daddy, put me down! That's not a turtle! That's the famous Master Roshi, the one who can bless you with a long life and make all your wishes come true!"
Mu Huaiming immediately hugged Mu Xiuyu and kissed him repeatedly.
"Oh, my good son, your father will live to be a hundred years old as you wish. May our little Yu be safe, healthy, and grow up quickly!"
"Hahaha, Daddy! Your stubble is tickling me so much, hahahaha~"
Recalling the moments when Mu Xiuyu was by my side
Mu Huaiming wanted to find his son no matter what.
But he knew he couldn't do that; he couldn't let Shen Hui know.
We must not abandon the soldiers and civilians on the frontier for our own selfish desires…
Meanwhile, Mu Huaiming was extremely worried about Mu Xiuyu.
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