Early in the morning, news of the victory reached the capital.
Nanlin was thus destroyed. From then on, there were no more vassal states, only a city called "Nanlin" and its people who were taken into Northern Qi.
In less than a year, Xie Shiyan completely defeated Nanlin.
With no more worries about the future, Xie Shiyan's name was added to his list of achievements.
But this time, he wasn't the only one to take the credit; Wen Sheng also deserved it.
The report stated that Wen Sheng, as a raiding squad, received orders to lead a fifty-man team to storm the Nanlin Palace through a side gate.
With keen insight, he saw through the escape route of the King of Nanlin, found the King of Nanlin disguised as a eunuch and preparing to flee in the shortest time, and then killed him in one fell swoop.
Outside the palace gates, a flag belonging to the Northern Qi was erected.
Wen Sheng deserves much credit for this victory.
He was the youngest deputy general since the founding of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
He was also the deputy general who received military merit the fastest.
Everyone who heard this couldn't help but marvel.
The Xie family has produced so many geniuses that it's hard to believe they're gods reincarnated.
Otherwise, how could someone so young achieve this level of skill?
Overall, however, the atmosphere throughout the capital was more one of jubilation than shock.
A tense and worried atmosphere permeated the Xie residence.
Gu Jiangli's child was born at a very opportune time.
It was as if they could sense that their family had already achieved victory in the distance, and therefore couldn't wait to come into this world to experience that joy.
The contractions started last night and lasted until dawn.
When news of the impending triumphant return of the Northern Qi soldiers reached the Xie family, shouts of "Northern Qi has won!" and "Northern Qi has won!" echoed continuously outside the delivery room.
A cry finally put everyone's minds at ease.
Soon, a second, different cry rang out.
The continuous crying and screaming were clearly not something a child could produce.
Madam Xie was utterly shocked. "Could it be... twins?"
Gu Zan was so excited that she couldn't hold back her tears. "Yes, it must be! That's wonderful, that's wonderful..."
At this moment, a person dressed in armor suddenly appeared outside the courtyard gate.
The baby's cries made him stop in his tracks, his expression momentarily blank.
He took even bigger strides.
She pushed open the delivery room door like a whirlwind and rushed inside.
Those outside the door didn't even see clearly; they only saw a man swiftly enter the room.
Madam Xie quickly reached out to stop them, saying, "Who are you! You can't go in! This is where women give birth!"
But when she took a few steps into the house and saw the scene before her, she was completely dumbfounded.
"Shi...Shi Yan?"
Xie Shiyan turned his head slightly and nodded his chin to Old Madam Xie as a form of greeting.
He looked at Gu Jiangli on the bed with a face full of guilt, his eyes red.
"I'm sorry I'm late. I should have stayed with you."
Gu Jiangli was indeed very surprised when she saw him.
She never expected Xie Shiyan to come to her side.
She shook her head at him and reached out to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
"There's nothing to apologize for. It's good that you're back safe and sound."
He was soaked to the bone, the bloodshot eyes and dark circles under his eyes were very noticeable, his hair was also a bit messy, and he looked much more haggard.
Xie Shiyan rushed back.
The news of the victory in the great battle only reached the capital today, and Xie Shiyan has already appeared at home, which shows that he has suffered a lot on the way.
"You came back alone? Where are the children?"
Xie Shiyan held her hand tightly, unwilling to let go.
“They returned with the main army, and there were too many men, so they needed a general to lead them. I was worried about you, so I entrusted the army to Wen Sheng. He has made great contributions this time and will surely become a famous general in the future.”
Gu Jiangli nodded with a tired smile, "It's good that you're all alright. Look at the children, there are two little ones."
Xie Shiyan then seemed to realize something, "Oh right, the child..."
The midwife and Lotus each brought one over.
"Congratulations, General and Madam, it's twins! The boy was born first, and the girl was born later."
Xie Shiyan looked at the two children, who were crying with great force. Each of the siblings had a red mole between their eyebrows, making them look pitiful.
He hesitated for a long time, unsure how to hug her, and finally gave up.
"My clothes are too dirty, I won't hug you now."
The armor was still stained with blood; it was really not suitable for holding a child.
He returned to the bedside and whispered to the exhausted Gu Jiangli:
"Jiang Li, thank you, thank you so much."
Gu Jiangli smiled, closed her eyes peacefully, and drifted off to sleep.
This was the most restful sleep she had had in a long time.
Because she knew that when she woke up, Xie Shiyan would be by her side, along with her children and family.
There was no anxiety, no worry, no tension or concern.
The moment she opens her eyes, she is surrounded by the people she cares about most.
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The great victory of the Northern Qi dynasty brought two more siblings to the Xie family.
To make matters worse, the emperor immediately held a state banquet.
Within the capital, all the people shared in the joy.
Even if two people are completely unfamiliar with each other, as long as one of them mentions Gu Jiangli, Xie Shiyan, Xie Wen'an, Xie Wensheng, or one of the newly born twins in the Xie family, the two strangers will quickly become acquainted.
Within the Northern Qi dynasty, everyone knew their names.
Some are even speculating about what kind of talents these twins will have in the future.
At the state banquet, Xie Shiyan and Gu Jiangli appeared together.
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