Huang Ranhu and Huo Xiaolong and his men had been locked in this stalemate for half a year. During that time, smoke rose from the cooking fires every day in the Zhenbei garrison camp, and Huang Ranhu sat in his command tent.
The man had a full beard and looked slightly tired. He took a deep breath and then closed his eyes.
He couldn't outlast the Prince of Zhenbei; he couldn't afford to lose either money or food.
Honghua just sent a letter saying that the capital of Great Yan has just found out the relationship between the two former imperial merchants and Huo Xiaolong. Not only that, but she also has the support of major merchant families in Jiangnan.
Money, what can we compare it to?
Even if you took out the entire treasury of the Great An State, those aristocratic families in Jiangnan couldn't compare to them.
"Men, march!"
"marshal?"
"We will travel swiftly to Dongyu in seven days. I will fight the Prince of Zhenbei to the death!"
This battle must be fought, regardless of victory or defeat, to show the Emperor of Da'an. We can't let people work so hard to transport grain for you for half a year, only to have it all end up as nothing.
This means Huang Ranhu won't be able to stay in Da'an.
The man planned to divide his troops into three groups: he would lead his army to confront Huo Xiaolong head-on, another group of soldiers would launch a surprise attack on Dongyu, and yet another group would raid the rear of the Zhenbei Army.
Chunying has been in Dongyu for almost eight months, and her belly is becoming increasingly prominent.
"Sister, do you want to go back to Dongyu City? It's only been two months. I'll come home to see you after you give birth."
The beautiful woman frowned slightly; she was somewhat swayed by Huo Xiaolong's words, but...
Although Long'er had many capable generals under her command, she was facing Huang Ranhu, who also had a large number of elite troops. It was true that she was pregnant, but she was in good health and was no different from usual. The only problem was that her belly made it a little difficult for her to bend over.
"Wait a little longer, I'll go back when I'm about to give birth."
The girl in red armor didn't force her. Instead, she bent down and put her ear to her sister's stomach, hoping to feel the little one's touch if she was lucky.
She eagerly awaited the arrival of each of her sisters' babies, just as they had no idea she would come to the brothel.
“I am your aunt. You must behave and not cause trouble for your mother every day. Otherwise, I will not take you to climb the wall when you are born.”
Huo Xiaolong spoke to his nephew through his belly, while Chunying looked at Huo Xiaolong with a kind expression and then spoke.
"Of course he has to listen to what my aunt says. You're so busy, don't bother coming to see me. Has something unusual happened in Da'an lately?"
"Yes, a scout sent a secret message saying that they have mobilized their troops."
Hearing this, Chunying knew that a fierce battle was inevitable, so she reached out and touched the girl's head, pulling her into her arms just like when they were children.
"I know you're all grown up now and have your own thoughts and ideas, but Long'er, when you're on the battlefield, you must put yourself first, understand? As long as you're alive, you can always fight another day. You have to live well."
"Oh, sis, look at what you're saying! Your little sister is so capable, there's absolutely no problem! You just relax and have the baby, I'll go check on things up ahead."
"Okay, go ahead."
Huo Xiaolong grinned broadly at his sister, but as soon as he stepped out of the tent, the girl's expression immediately turned serious.
Inside the command tent, the crimson armor gleamed in the sunlight streaming through. The girl wasn't wearing a helmet; instead, she had her hair tied up in a high ponytail. Her eyebrows and eyes had a touch of allure, but her gaze was sharp and intimidating.
"Lan Tingche, you lead the troops to defend Dongyu."
“Wang Dani’er, hold the rear of the military base to the death these next few days. If anyone attacks, kill them without mercy.”
Da Ni'er's arrangement was also a little thought of the two sisters. Aunt Wang was still cooking in the kitchen, and if their daughters were sent out, neither of them could trust the other.
"The rest of you, stand with me and face the enemy head-on."
Xiao Lanyi retreated to Dongyu.
Xiao Lanyi frowned upon hearing this arrangement; he understood Huo Xiaolong's meaning.
By retreating to Dongyu, I left behind a capable military general for Great Yan. Most importantly, even if my sister-in-law died at Huang Ranhu's hands, he would be severely weakened. Once he regrouped, we could catch them off guard.
He didn't want this to happen, but looking at a group of acquaintances bowing and saying hello, the man couldn't refute them.
Not to mention that Huo Xiaolong was the commander-in-chief of this expedition, and as her subordinate, he had no choice but to obey orders.
The younger sister's arrangement was the best way out for Dayan.
"Yes, Marshal, we obey!" The man stood up, and he and a group of people knelt before the girl and said.
In truth, Lan Tingche didn't want to be separated from Long'er either. That night, the man held Huo Xiaolong's hand and said with a pitiful expression...
"I don't want to be separated from you. Can I switch with someone else? If it's about defending the city, I think the older sisters are fine too."
The girl smiled as she looked at her beloved's adorable expression, and then said...
"That won't do. Your aunt and both of my mothers are in Dongyu. Do you think Dongyu is important? I'm not just entrusting your aunt to you; we, your mothers, are also here, right?"
Hearing the girl say "our mother," Lan Tingche's face turned red again, and his heart raced. Long'er used to tease him about his blushing face. Now, the man reached out and hugged Huo Xiaolong, not letting her see his flushed cheeks.
"you're right."
Before the man could even last half a move, he had already surrendered.
What can we do?
I've been with her since I was a little girl, and it must have been from the very first time we met that I was completely under her thumb. Even though it wasn't about romance back then, I always felt inferior to her.
Learning to embroider and cook was merely a means to keep her around.
Lan Tingche knew in his heart that he liked her very much.
His usual aloof and untainted demeanor was simply because she liked him. She had overheard her sisters talking about how when Lu Wangji visited Fengyue Tower, Long'er stared at him for days.
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