She wanted to sleep. Only when she was asleep could she see the person she longed for day and night. Only when she was asleep could she hide in his arms without restraint, without having to face any storms.
She kept waiting for Lu Huai, believing that he would come to pick her up, and that their ending would never be one of being separated by death, only to meet again in dreams.
Her relationship with Lu Huai began with a dream, a complex and absurd dream. At that time, Qin Xi couldn't believe that such a ridiculous dream had actually become a reality.
That was a dream that brought them together and then separated them.
She had only been in the palace for two or three days, but her body felt increasingly heavy. It was as if not only she didn't want to stay here, but even her unborn child was strongly opposed to it.
These past few days, Emperor Yuxian has made time to visit her every day, sometimes staying for half an hour, sometimes only for a quarter of an hour or two. He hasn't done anything out of line, just saying the same things she's heard countless times, or taking a nap at the table in the courtyard.
Although she didn't know his intentions, it was none of her business. She would just do her own thing, embroidering little clothes for a while, reading storybooks, or listening to Lele tell some bizarre stories in vivid detail, completely oblivious to him.
With difficulty, Qin Qi turned over again, gently touching her belly, just as she had when Lu Huai was still there. For some reason, she remembered the tune she had hummed to Lu Huai in the carriage.
She had learned music, chess, calligraphy, and painting since childhood, and only knew one or two tunes, which Bao Bao had taught her. Lu Huai asked her to hum them, so she reluctantly hummed them. Because she couldn't remember them very well, she missed many notes. But Lu Huai seemed to enjoy it very much, as if he really liked the tune.
Look, this man, even though he's not by her side, gives her a stronger feeling than when he is.
She hummed softly and finally drifted off to sleep.
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Lu Huai and Shu Zhan returned to the camp, handed the horses over to the soldiers guarding the warhorses, and then went to the training ground.
It was called a training ground, but it was really just an open space, since they were still on the march.
Although it was unclear why General Qin suddenly ordered a slowdown in the march and a three-day rest, military orders were absolute, and since the marshal had personally given the order, they had to obey.
With nothing else to do, Lu Chuan led his soldiers to an open space for training.
When the two arrived, Lu Chuan was facing a group of soldiers, standing on a large rock at the front, holding a spear and looking at them imposingly.
"Watch closely, I'll teach you one more time. If you do it well, you'll get extra meat for lunch today!" He shouted, ignoring the sweat pouring down his forehead and supporting his back.
The imperial court provided limited provisions; not to mention meat, even the rice and flour were stale. However, the soldiers were men who had endured hardship, and they hunted and foraged for wild vegetables as they marched, so their diet wasn't too meager.
But the prey on a single mountain is ultimately limited, so Lu Chuan devised a plan. Only those who trained the most diligently and learned the best would get to eat meat. This not only boosted morale but also allowed everyone to learn something.
This is a good approach.
The two men stood to the side, not disturbing them. Lu Chuan stood on the large rock, wielding his spear with fluid grace, displaying an extraordinary demeanor.
After the soldiers began their own drills, Lu Huai stepped forward and handed Lu Chuan a pot of water, saying, "Brother."
"You're back." Lu Chuan nodded. "Did you gain anything from your trip to Dongcheng?"
Lu Huai half-closed his eyes and raised his hand to shield his eyes from the strong sunlight. "The troops of Dongcheng are now completely under our control."
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