Chapter 50 "Yes, Father will too."...
The two armies clashed, blood splattered into the sky, and the sounds of swords slashing and shouting echoed throughout the heavens and reached the city of Anzhou.
From day to sunset, blood flowed like rivers, corpses piled up like mountains, and darkness fell.
Five days have passed, and it is unknown how long this battle will last. The city walls have suffered repeated heavy blows, and the city gates are trembling.
The people in Anzhou City had previously received an order to stay at home and not go out.
At first, the people in the city stayed at home obediently, keeping their doors closed, and felt relatively at ease.
Although a major battle was imminent, Wu Zizhuo's army of 150,000 had already reached the city walls, but the one defending Anzhou was General Xie Linyuan.
With General Xie, rumored to be a war god, guarding their Anzhou, they have nothing to worry about. General Xie has never lost a single battle, and this time will surely be no different.
He will protect Anzhou, and Dingzhou will be safe and sound.
Unconsciously, they had come to regard Xie Linyuan as a god-like general, convinced that he would never be defeated.
How could the God of War possibly lose?
However, as one day, two days, and three days passed, and eventually five days later, the battle was still not over, some people began to feel uneasy.
Why is the city still under lockdown? Why hasn't this battle been won yet? Why are there still sounds of gunfire and fighting outside the city walls? Why is the smell of blood getting stronger? Why is there a crashing sound coming from the north gate? Has the city gate collapsed?
Is Anju about to fall?
Is the enemy about to invade?
Do they even have a chance to survive?
General Xie, are you just going to abandon those soldiers?
Amidst the sounds of bloody battle outside the city, the fear in people's hearts was amplified infinitely.
Once fear takes hold, reason is lost, and as fear spreads and spreads, it can trigger mass panic.
Thus, a riot broke out in the city. Large numbers of people rushed to the north gate, pushing and shoving against it, trying to get out of the city.
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Inside the general's mansion, Su Muying pondered for a long time after hearing the news that the people were rioting and wanted to open the north city gate.
She knew the consequences of opening the city gates at this moment. If the gates were opened wide and the people poured out, the enemy troops outside would not only take the opportunity to attack the city, but would also use the people as human shields to resist the defending troops inside the city.
If this happens, Anju will face another complete massacre.
This place will become a living hell.
No, absolutely not.
Su Muying trembled at the mere thought of that scene: raging fire, raging fire, and a bloodbath of carnage...
That's how her parents died...
That's how they died...
This time, however, Su Muying did not choose to cower under the gloom once again.
She decided to go out and do everything she could to stabilize the situation.
She is also a resident of Anzhou; this is her home, and her parents live here.
This time, she will protect this house by herself.
She had wanted to do this for a long time.
She wanted to protect her home, protect Anzhou, and protect her family.
Xie Linyuan and his men were still fighting at the front, their fates unknown. Upon hearing the battle report, Xie Linyuan charged alone into the midst of thousands of troops, his life hanging in the balance.
Is he still alive?
Su Muying didn't know.
But she wanted him to live.
Before leaving the manor, Su Muying, as usual, coaxed Xiao Nian'an to sleep.
The sounds of gunfire and fighting could be heard outside, and Xiao Nian'an needed to be coaxed to sleep these days.
"An'an, go to sleep. Mommy is going out now and will be back soon."
“If you’re scared, An’an, go to Madam Xie. She likes you a lot and will treat you well.”
"No... I only want my mother!" Xiao Nian'an, who was about to fall asleep, opened her sleepy eyes wide open again when she heard her mother say this, and hugged her mother's arm tightly.
Even though he's a child, he knows it's dangerous outside!
He could still hear the terrifying, deafening cannon fire, and the night sky was crimson, as if a huge fire had broken out somewhere...
Xiao Nian is precocious and mature for his age; he understands everything.
He was also very scared and wanted his mother to stay with him.
But Xiao Nian'an thought that he should be a sensible child who wouldn't cause his mother any worry.
He knew that he couldn't distract his mother or make her worry at a time like this.
His mother must have something very important to do, which is why she left him here alone.
After Mother finishes her important business, she will definitely come back to find him.
It definitely will.
Xiao Nian'an's big, bright eyes darted around. After thinking seriously for a long time with a pout, he let go of his mother's arms, nodded obediently, and said sensibly, "I will stay here obediently and won't go anywhere. Mother, don't worry about me."
Su Muying was stunned, her body trembling slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Mother, Mother..." She wanted to say something more, but she couldn't stop sobbing.
When Xiao Nian'an saw his mother crying, he almost burst into tears himself.
But he always remembered what that terrible adult said... He had to grow up well, grow very tall, and be very strong so that he could protect his mother.
So, Xiao Nian'an pretended to be a strong little adult and began to comfort his mother very seriously. He even nestled in his mother's arms and wiped away her tears in a very professional manner.
"Don't cry, Mommy. An'an will be good. Don't cry, Mommy..."
"Mother, will you come back for me, Mother..."
"Yes..." The sounds of gunfire and commotion continued outside. Su Muying could only reluctantly take Xiao Nian'an out of her arms and cover him with a blanket.
"Mother will definitely come back, An'an, don't be afraid. Mother has already spoken with Madam Xie, and she will take care of An'an."
"Yes, yes! I will definitely listen to Mother!" Xiao Nian'an gripped the edge of the quilt with both hands, her eyes sparkling like black grapes soaking in water.
Just as Su Muying was about to leave, she heard Xiao Nian'an ask her, "Mother, where is Father?"
Su Muying's steps froze on the spot.
Father, does he already know who his father is?
Su Muying was taken aback for a moment, then her expression softened.
Indeed, Xie Linyuan played with him every day, made him wooden swords and wooden horses, taught him swordsmanship and martial arts, and teased him like a child.
Su Muying often heard their laughter from her room, and she also heard Xie Linyuan and Xiao Nian'an telling her to practice martial arts well and study hard.
I need to become stronger and taller so that I can protect my mother properly.
Both of them must protect her well.
We must not let her get hurt, nor can we let her be sad.
Su Muying heard all of these words.
Although Xie Linyuan didn't tell him directly that he was his father, Xiao Nian'an was very smart and guessed it without anyone telling him.
He knew that Xie Linyuan was his father.
A glistening tear welled up from the corner of Su Muying's eye, sparkling and clear under the lamplight.
She smiled, then bent down and touched Xiao Nian'an's warm face.
She said gently, softly, "Yes, Father will too."
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