Xu Nian bit Zhao Zhen's shoulder hard. He was so mean, telling her to be quiet while bullying her.
"A-Nian, I've really missed you so much these past few days." Zhao Zhen kissed every inch of her skin with fervor.
Xu Nian was sobbing softly because she was being bullied, and she only dared to sob softly because there were still people in the yard!
What Xu Nian didn't know was that Zhao Zhen had already sent away those guarding her. The reason he deliberately scared her by saying that she was still there was because he liked to see her enduring.
"A-Nian, this battle is very risky. I might die. If I die, you'll have to pay with your life," Zhao Zhen said viciously.
"What? Buried with someone?" Xu Nian looked at Zhao Zhen in confusion, wondering what nonsense he was spouting.
"This battle wasn't as simple as the Yi Kingdom attacking the Rong Kingdom. The Rong Emperor wanted to get rid of me and cooperated with the Yi Kingdom. He gave the Yi Kingdom a map of our border defenses. I also have the Rong Emperor's men around me. I don't know who that person is, so I might die." The people around Zhao Zhen had all fought alongside him through thick and thin. He didn't want to suspect any of them, yet he suspected them all.
But he wouldn't eliminate everyone just because he suspects one person.
The only solution is to find that person as soon as possible and get rid of him.
Xu Nian immediately came to her senses, "What conditions did Emperor Rong offer to get the Yi Kingdom to cooperate with him?"
"The people and wealth of the three cities," Zhao Zhen sneered.
Emperor Rong lacked the talent to recognize and employ talent, but possessed a ruthless heart. Any official who hindered him or offered loyal advice was executed without exception.
Nowadays, the court is full of sycophants, with few who have real talent and ability, but plenty of corrupt officials.
Those with some talent, wanting to survive, hide themselves and become mediocre.
The reason Zhao Zhen is still alive is because he holds great power, acts and speaks with restraint, and Emperor Rong still has some sense of shame and doesn't want to be remembered for killing meritorious officials.
Most importantly, no one could challenge Zhao Zhen's military power, which was why Emperor Rong couldn't do anything about him.
But in the end, he couldn't suppress his desire to get rid of him.
“A-Nian, do you know how brutal the Yi people are? When Emperor Rong gave up these three cities, almost all the people in the cities were sentenced to death.” Zhao Zhen could accept that Emperor Rong would stop at nothing to kill him, but he could not accept that so many innocent people were implicated.
The people were already suffering terribly under Emperor Rong's incompetent rule.
Now, in order to get rid of Zhao Zhen, they are completely disregarding their lives. He can't stand by and watch.
And what about the soldiers guarding the border? If the barbarian kingdoms were to invade, how many more soldiers would be killed or wounded, and how many homes would be destroyed?
"Zhao Zhen, since Emperor Rong has plotted against you like this, you must win, and win spectacularly." Xu Nian believed that Zhao Zhen would definitely win.
This trust stems not only from the fact that the other party is the male protagonist, but also from Zhao Zhen's abilities. Since he knows that Emperor Rong has cooperated with the Yi Kingdom, it means that his spies have already penetrated into both countries.
"A-Nian trusts me that much?" Zhao Zhen asked in surprise.
"You are Zhao Zhen! My husband, of course I believe you." Xu Nian sometimes speaks sweet words without restraint, almost to the point of being merciless.
"A-Nian, I can't bear to let you be buried with me." Zhao Zhen buried his head in Xu Nian's neck, his eyes filled with emotion.
“Zhao Zhen, can’t you think of something positive? If you’re worried, take me with you. Anyone can kill you, but I won’t,” Xu Nian said, making Zhao Zhen look into her eyes.
"No, Madam, you should stay here and wait for my triumphant return." Zhao Zhen was just saying it; it was impossible for him to bring Xu Nian along when it came to a real battle.
On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes; he feared he would lose her.
She just needs to stay here and wait for him to come back.
"There's a secret passage behind the wardrobe in this room. If there's any danger, hide in that passage. If I don't come back, don't get married so soon. Wait at least a few years." Zhao Zhen said these last few words after thinking for a long time.
Xu Nian watched as his expression grew increasingly unpleasant as he spoke, his eyes reddening to the point of tears when he mentioned her marriage.
"Zhao Zhen, doesn't it hurt to say such things against your conscience?" Xu Nian was exasperated. The battle hadn't even started yet, and it was already being made to sound like a life-or-death situation. Wasn't he upset?
“It’s painful, so don’t remarry, or I’ll haunt you even as a ghost.” Zhao Zhen childishly repeated this.
Xu Nian didn't want to talk to him anymore. She wanted to tell him that his worries were unnecessary. She said that she would die if he died, let alone remarry.
But I thought better of it. If I talked about it, I would have to explain it all over again, and there was no need to talk about it at all.
"Zhao Zhen, I'm so tired. My hand hurts so much from drawing the bow today." Xu Nian just wanted to go to sleep; she didn't have his energy.
"A-Nian, let me massage your arms." Zhao Zhen gently massaged Xu Nian's arms, and surprisingly, it worked so well that Xu Nian fell asleep comfortably.
"A-Nian, you're so heartless." Zhao Zhen sighed, closed his eyes, and drifted off to sleep. He was exhausted from all the running around these past few days.
the next day.
When Xu Nian woke up, she saw Zhao Zhen practicing boxing in the courtyard.
His punches were wide and powerful, full of killing intent; the kind of punches that exploded with power, making the air crackle.
This is a powerful kind of beauty.
Watching him finish a set of punches, Xu Nian couldn't help but applaud him.
"A-Nian, let's go out for something to eat together now that you're awake. I heard from Sanjiang that you haven't gone out since you came here, so I'll keep you company today." Zhao Zhen wiped his sweat and carried water into the house. A little while later, he came out in dry clothes.
Xu Nian also took this time to wash up.
The two left the courtyard, and it was the first time Xu Nian had seen the entire border city.
Most of the houses are built with mud bricks and are relatively low; it is rare to see houses built with wood.
Everyone wore a solemn expression, and they walked the streets carrying swords and other weapons.
Zhao Zhen was not surprised by this, and instead introduced to Xu Nian: "Because this city is located on the border, most people make a living by herding cattle and sheep, so we don't make beef soup or mutton soup here. You can also try the baked buns."
"Then I'll have to try them all." Xu Nian loves food, and her true nature was revealed as soon as she heard about delicious food, her eyes sparkling.
Zhao Zhen smiled knowingly upon seeing this; it turned out she was so easily coaxed.
Arriving at a simple stall, Zhao Zhen said to the owner, "Shopkeeper, give me two bowls of mutton soup, two bowls of beef soup, and two baked buns."
"Alright, here it comes!" The shopkeeper was quick; the soup was already cooked, and the steamed buns were already baked. All he had to do was serve them.
Zhao Zhen placed two bowls of soup and a baked bun in front of Xu Nian, indicating that she should try them.
Biting into the crispy baked bun and sipping the delicious soup, Xu Nian's lips curled into a happy smile.
Seeing that Xu Nian was enjoying his food, Zhao Zhen also began to enjoy his share.
The portion of baked buns was quite large; Xu Nian ate half of it and was full, so Zhao Zhen ate the rest.
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