Chapter 154 He looks like a dog
At that time, Xie Huaijin went through a near-death experience before returning from the turbulent battlefield to the peaceful and prosperous capital.
The young people, with the mindset of protecting their homeland and making contributions, stood on the ship, but before they could even adjust to the discomfort of seasickness, they were quickly dragged into a bloody and cruel war.
There was no time to hesitate, no time to think about who the severed limbs and remains around them belonged to—whether they belonged to the despicable Japanese pirates or their comrades-in-arms.
Even the slippery bloodstains piled on the sword, Xie Huaijin could only dodge awkwardly while quickly tucking the sword between his left elbow and scraping away the blood with a swift motion.
One night, Xie Huaijin lay on his narrow bed, his arms crossed behind his head, feeling the warship rocking.
Those bright eyes were wide awake, gazing at the cratered full moon outside the small window.
He thought to himself, "It's good that my family in the capital is safe and sound."
As Xie Huaijin gazed at the moon, his vision blurred, and he seemed to see a beautiful woman dancing on the moon.
It looks like Bai Yun.
The woman danced with a smile, and Xie Huaijin smiled too. With this sweet feeling, he closed his eyes, intending to fall asleep.
Suddenly, a beautiful and ethereal singing voice drifted in from outside the window. Xie Huaijin sat up alertly and listened attentively.
There were no women on the boat. Why would someone be singing outside in the middle of the night?
He quietly got up and went to the deck, only to find the soldier on night watch lying in a pool of blood.
Sensing something was wrong, Xie Huaijin rushed to General Xiao's room, only to run into several thieves.
Xie Huaijin shouted and rushed forward to fight.
In an instant, the entire ship awoke; the silence of the night was gone, replaced by the scraping sounds of blades clashing in a fierce battle.
A silver streak silently glides across the water's surface, disappearing into the deep sea unnoticed.
After a long time, the fight ended, and they captured more than twenty Japanese pirates who had infiltrated the ship. At the same time, they sent people to other ships to pass on information and warn them to be on guard.
After discussing the matter, General Xiao and Old Master Gao decided to turn the tables and pretend that the entire ship had been killed, thus lowering the guard of the Japanese pirates and then delivering a fatal blow to them.
Under this strategy, the soldiers of the Great Zhou fought bravely and annihilated all the Japanese pirates at sea.
But they won hard-fought battles, especially the final, fierce one.
Xie Huaijin pushed away Old Master Gao, who was nearly attacked, but was caught off guard and stabbed in the shoulder by a Japanese pirate's weapon.
With a swift movement of his right hand, he slashed and killed the Japanese pirate. A sharp pain shot through his left shoulder as the weapon, with its barbs, tore his flesh into a bloody mess.
Having finally ended the war, and after half a year, they were finally going to return to the capital.
As the caravan was about to enter the city, Xie Huaijin struggled to get out of the carriage; he wanted to ride a horse.
General Xiao stopped him, "Nonsense, do you still want this broken shoulder of yours!"
Xie Huaijin's face was pale, and he remained silent, wondering if Bai Yun would be waiting for him in the city. If she didn't see him, she would be anxious.
"But for...that woman?"
Xie Huaijin nodded silently, insisting on riding a horse regardless of the consequences. General Xiao could not persuade him otherwise, so he went with him and arranged for two soldiers to follow him.
If you accidentally fall off a horse, someone can help you.
The city gates opened, and the streets were lined with people who came to welcome them.
Xie Huaijin straightened his back as he tried to look up. His sharp eyes, which had emerged from a sea of blood, scanned the crowd, trying to find the person he wanted to see.
As expected, he saw the Xie family members with joyful faces, and Xie Mianmian crying loudly in Xie Mingyi's arms.
His pale lips curled weakly. He wanted to say, "What are you crying for, brat? Your third brother isn't dead yet."
No matter how many times he looked around, he couldn't see the woman he longed for day and night.
Xie Huaijin gripped the reins tightly, aggravating his wound. Blood seeped into his armor, unnoticed by anyone except the soldiers around him who recognized the familiar scent of blood.
Upon returning home, Xie Huaijin did not rest and recuperate. Instead, he secretly sent people to search for Bai Yun. When Xie Mianmian found out, she handed him a brocade pouch.
Inside was a message Bai Yun wrote to Xie Mianmian.
"The world is vast, and we will surely meet again someday, ha."
Xie Huaijin smiled bitterly.
Xie Mianmian felt inexplicably sorry for her third brother, as if he were a dog that had been soaked by a heavy rain and had nowhere to go.
Xie Huaijin did not give up. He used every means at his disposal, determined to find Bai Yun.
If she is already married to someone else, he will not disturb her; he will be content to see her happy from afar.
He was more worried about Bai Yun's safety. How could it have been so long without any news of her?
Xie Huaijin had no idea where Bai Yun came from or where she was now.
Finally, a month later, he learned that Bai Yun was now in Shanzhanlou.
Dragging his long-crippled body, Xie Huaijin went to pay his respects to the master of Shanzhan Tower alone with his sword, but he did not see the master. Instead, he saw only a tall, cold-faced man looking at him critically.
Before Xie Huaijin could inquire about Bai Yun's whereabouts, they stopped him at the foot of the mountain.
"Young Master Xie, you should leave. You are not welcome here."
Xie Huaijin left silently, turning and walking in another direction, intending to sneak into the mountains.
After navigating a series of traps and obstacles, Xie Huaijin's shoulder wound reopened. Fortunately, he was wearing black clothes; otherwise, it would have been extremely impolite to see Bai Yun covered in blood.
An hour later, Xie Huaijin stood in front of Shanzhan Tower covered in cold sweat. Guided by his intuition, he evaded the patrolling men and headed towards the backyard.
He found a young maid, drew his sword halfway from its sheath, and held it to her neck, whispering, "Where is Miss Bai Yun?"
The young maidservant enthusiastically pointed out the way, leading him to a delicate little building. She gestured with her lips, indicating that the person he was looking for was inside.
Xie Huaijin became suspicious, so he knocked the maid unconscious and hid her in the bushes.
Regardless of whether there's a trap involved, he'll still take the plunge.
On the second floor of the small building, Bai Yun was sitting at a small round table, intently embroidering a red veil.
I heard good news from the East China Sea that our country has won a great victory. That person should be coming back soon.
She didn't know that the message she received was real, but it had been intentionally delayed for a whole month.
Bai Yun couldn't help but laugh out loud, a sweet laugh, as she thought of Xie Huaijin's promise before he went to war.
Suddenly, as if she had noticed something, she looked up and saw a man standing by the window not far away.
He stood there quietly, bathed in the warm yellow sunlight, motionless.
Bai Yun asked in a daze, "How come I'm dreaming in broad daylight?"
It's still a beautiful dream I don't want to wake up from.
She saw the man move. His posture remained upright, his face was cold and handsome, and he had an air of grimness that he had brought back from the battlefield.
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