At the same time, just as the city gates were about to close, a man rode out of the city at breakneck speed.
When the soldiers guarding the city saw the man's face, they felt it was familiar. After remembering who he was, they hurriedly sent someone to deliver a message.
Peng Yuan followed her out at the exact moment, but with the city gates closed at that time, it wouldn't be easy to find her.
The army is moving slowly, and it's nighttime now, so they must be resting. It's a good time for her to catch up.
As for Qin Jian, she had already chased after him, so she was confident that she could make him stay.
That night, someone went to the palace to report the matter to the emperor. The emperor felt it was a serious matter and told the empress.
To everyone's surprise, the Empress was not too surprised and simply nodded to indicate that she understood.
Holding the little prince, she radiated maternal warmth, showing no sign of worry that her younger sister had secretly gone to join the army.
The emperor was somewhat bewildered: "You knew all along?"
The Empress responded, "I suppose so. She learned medicine from Jiu Niang so that she could go to the battlefield with Qin Jian."
"That's a battlefield! She's just a little girl..."
As the brother-in-law, the emperor still cared about his sister-in-law. That place was no place for a human to live; even grown men couldn't stand it, let alone someone like Peng Yuan, who was raised in a boudoir.
"This is her own choice, and as her older sister, all I can do is support her. She learned how to treat external injuries from Jiu Niang, so she can be of help if she goes there."
"I believe Qin Jian will take good care of her."
Based on this alone, the Empress felt reassured.
I actually envy my younger sister. She can do whatever she wants without worrying about the consequences. She's fearless when it comes to the person she loves.
Unlike her, who is always held back by various reasons.
Since the Empress had said so, the Emperor didn't say anything more, but he still decided to send someone to tell Qin Jian to take good care of his sister-in-law, as the Empress valued this younger sister very much and there couldn't be any mishaps.
During the march, the army rested in the suburbs. It was quite cold at the time, so everyone took out the blankets they carried with them and wrapped them around themselves before finding a sheltered place to sleep.
After a long day's journey, everyone except the night watchman wanted to get some sleep, otherwise they wouldn't be able to handle it the next day.
Suddenly hearing the sound of horses' hooves, everyone instantly woke up from their drowsiness and became alert.
Fortunately, they could tell from the voice that there was only one person on the other end, so everyone was less nervous.
"Qin Jian, it's me!"
Peng Yuan was also worried about being mistakenly killed late at night, so she started shouting Qin Jian's name loudly when she got close.
Many people didn't recognize Peng Yuan, but she could call out Qin Jian's name, so they must know each other. Someone quickly informed them.
Qin Jian naturally heard the familiar voice as well. Standing on the high ground, he saw that it was none other than his little wife.
His face immediately darkened. She had been walking alone for so long at night; what if she encountered danger?
He leaped onto his horse to meet them, his heart filled with worry, not joy.
No man would willingly bring his wife to war, not because he disliked women as a burden, but because the border environment was harsh and fighting was dangerous. He feared that the enemy might take advantage of the situation and, knowing that he, as a general, had brought his wife, to try and attack from there.
"Why are you here? Look how frozen you are."
Qin Jian felt very sorry for her. He jumped off his horse and pulled her into his arms. She had come at top speed, her whole body covered in frost, like an ice ball.
"Of course I'm here to join your army!"
Peng Yuan raised her chin; although she was cold, her smile was so warm it could melt Qin Jian's heart.
"No, the border is dangerous. I'll take you back first thing tomorrow morning."
Qin Jian deliberately kept a straight face, knowing that he absolutely could not back down at this moment.
"I'm not going back. I've studied medicine so hard for this day. I'm going to follow you, whether I live or die. I don't want to wait alone anymore. That kind of unknown waiting is too terrible!"
As she said this, her smile faded, her face became serious, and her eyes even reddened when she got emotional.
During the years Qin Jian was in Nantai, the thing she feared most every time she opened her eyes was the news of his sacrifice. So she didn't even dare to ask anymore, and silently read medical books, deceiving herself that he would definitely come back.
Fortunately, heaven rewards those who persevere, and heaven took pity on her. Qin Jian returned safely, and she became his wife as she had wished.
Now that things have come to this point, she would never repeat the same mistake.
Qin Jian looked at the girl standing in front of him, who refused to bow her head. She was still the same as before; once she made up her mind, she wouldn't easily change it.
To his surprise, she had studied medicine just to wait for this day.
No wonder she kept her medical studies a secret from me; was she afraid I would find out?
"Just take me with you. I won't cause you any trouble. My medical skills were personally taught by Sister Jiu Niang. I can be of help. Will you take me with you?"
Her voice softened, and with a combination of gentle persuasion and firmness, no man could resist her.
Qin Jian sighed, his attitude softening somewhat: "Did you tell your parents-in-law before you came out alone?"
Peng Yuan did not answer directly, but said, "My sister knows, she will help me solve it."
Qin Jian was even more shocked. The Empress knew but didn't stop it!
Peng Yuan understood his expression and said with a smug look, "My sister has always doted on me since I was little. She can't go anywhere by herself, so she's been especially lenient with me. My sister will definitely speak up for me on behalf of my parents. At worst, when we come back, I can go back and kneel down in front of them."
Qin Jian: ...
They've thought of all possible escape routes, which is why they're so fearless.
If even the Empress tacitly approves, how could he possibly refuse?
What's more, this is his own dear little wife.
Qin Jian took a breath, then led the person to find Lu Baichuan, wanting to discuss with him what to do next.
Lu Baichuan didn't seem surprised, nor did he seem to be gloating; in fact, he himself was somewhat worried.
If Peng Yuan is like this, will his wife also...?
After all, the three of them often played together.
However, his wife has a plane and doesn't have to suffer the hardship of traveling, so she doesn't plan to chase after him at this time.
Thinking of this, Lu Baichuan's breathing became somewhat rapid.
He remarked, "Why is my wife being so obedient this time?"
He had prepared a whole bunch of words of advice, but he didn't get a chance to say them!
Qin Jian asked him how he was going to explain to the soldiers that he had brought his family, and Lu Baichuan immediately asked Peng Yuan, "Has my wife said when she's coming?"
This time, not only Qin Jian, but even Peng Yuan was stunned. If it weren't for his anxious and annoyed expression, she would have misunderstood whether Lu Baichuan was looking forward to Jiang Jiuniang's arrival.
She shook her head: "I don't know."
She genuinely didn't know this, because Sister Jiu Niang had told her before, "You go ahead for a while, I have some things to take care of, I'll come find you after I'm done."
She didn't know what important matter Sister Jiu Niang was going to do, nor did she know the exact time Sister Jiu Niang would arrive, so saying she didn't know shouldn't be considered deception, right?
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