"I tried to persuade you to go back a few days ago, but you refused. Now that His Majesty has spoken, you are free. Don't you plan to return to the Jiang residence?"
Jiang Mingjin stepped forward and said helplessly to Jiang Mingwei.
When this matter caused quite a stir a few days ago, he came to take Jiang Mingwei away.
It was his idea, and it was also Li Yihuan's idea, but Jiang Mingwei rejected his suggestion on the grounds that she was afraid of bringing danger to Li Yihuan.
Left with no other option, he had to turn back.
Today, he came specifically to pick up Jiang Mingwei.
You can't refuse again this time just because you refused last time, can you?
To his surprise, Jiang Mingwei, just like before, shook her head and rejected him without hesitation, her expression calm.
“I have no intention of returning to the Jiang residence, but I also have no intention of staying in the General’s residence any longer. I want to go out and see the world. For the past few years, I have been confined to a square courtyard and have never been able to appreciate this beautiful land. Now that I am free, I just want to travel around.”
Jiang Mingjin was surprised to hear this, as she had never heard of any girl wanting to travel the world!
Such a shocking and unbelievable thing could probably only be done by Jiang Mingwei.
But just because she is Jiang Mingwei, she can understand.
After a long while, he sighed and nodded.
"Now that you've grown up, you're no longer the little girl you once were. You have your own ideas, but that's good. Your brother is only worried that you won't have anywhere to go. If you've already figured out how to proceed, then go ahead at your own pace!"
"I will take care of your sister-in-law and explain things to her. Remember, if you encounter any problems outside, don't be afraid. The Jiang family will always be your strongest support and will never let you suffer any more grievances."
In the past, Jiang Mingjin would never have allowed Jiang Mingwei to do such a rebellious thing.
But now, although he looked reluctant and hesitant, he still nodded and agreed to what she wanted.
Jiang Mingwei's heart softened.
Even though everyone has their flaws, they are all gradually changing, isn't that a good thing?
After finally seeing Jiang Mingjin off, she turned around and saw Wei Jing standing not far away, staring intently at her.
She was slightly taken aback, and the next moment she saw Wei Jing lift his foot and stride forward.
Looking in the direction Jiang Mingjin had left, when he opened his mouth, there was a slight tremor in his voice that he himself was unaware of.
"Sister-in-law, when...when are you planning to move out?"
Jiang Mingwei was taken aback, then chuckled, "What? Do you really want me to leave?"
"No, I just..."
"Don't worry, I don't plan to go back to the Jiang family. In a while, I might go out to travel around and see all the beautiful scenery! Before that, I will stay in the General's Mansion. After all, I'm used to living here, and it's really uncomfortable to move around every now and then."
Jiang Mingwei stretched and walked towards the General's Mansion.
Seeing this, Wei Jing followed in her footsteps.
"The matter of the incense has thoroughly angered His Majesty. Originally, the two countries had ceased hostilities, but now the capital has suffered heavy damage. His Majesty and other ministers are afraid that the Northern Frontier will take the opportunity to launch a counterattack, so I will soon be heading to the border again."
"At that time, there will be no master in the General's Mansion. If you don't mind staying here, sister-in-law, you can stay as long as you want..."
Wei Jing spoke in a low voice, giving instructions.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mingwei stopped and turned to look at him in surprise. She did not miss the fleeting reluctance in his eyes, but he was an extremely reserved person and it quickly disappeared.
"You're leaving so soon?"
Wei Jing nodded, "Only by resolving the internal and external troubles as soon as possible can the people of Nanjing live and work in peace and contentment; otherwise, they will never have peace."
"Alright..."
She spoke calmly, saying that the hidden cancer had been completely eradicated, and it was even an achievement made by the two of them together.
But ironically, their relationship became even more complicated, as if each of them was hiding something, yet neither of them had explicitly told the other.
Wei Jing watched Jiang Mingwei leave with reluctance.
Qingfeng, who was standing next to him, was almost frantic with worry, sighing incessantly.
Stomping his feet, the look in his eyes as he gazed at his general was one of utter disappointment and frustration!
"General, now that you know your own feelings, you are clearly in love with the First Madam—or rather, Miss Jiang—so why are you unwilling to tell her?"
"If you don't tell her, how will she know? She is, after all, a woman, and she's more sensitive. Does the general expect her to speak first?"
Wei Jing lowered his eyes, concealing a sense of loneliness.
“I made myself very clear just now. Soon we will be going to the battlefield, where swords and spears have no eyes and we could die at any moment! My sister-in-law has already been framed by villains and has been widowed once. Do you want her to go through the same thing again?”
His voice suddenly became sharp, leaving Qingfeng speechless and his face showing a look of astonishment.
After a long while, he sighed, feeling helpless and sad for the two of them.
Yes, on the battlefield, no one can guarantee a safe return.
Moreover, this battle with the Northern Frontier will surely be extremely dangerous, and they may even die on the battlefield. If they reveal their feelings then, what will Jiang Mingwei do?
It's better to pretend nothing ever happened...
The general has always been like this, considering things more than others.
Upon hearing that the Emperor intended to send Wei Jing to lead troops into battle again, the Emperor, disregarding the late hour, forced his way into the palace.
She broke into the emperor's bedchamber, which is clearly a serious crime of disrespect. Even though she is the emperor's brother, she can still be regarded as a traitor and should be executed!
But the emperor was not angry, as if he had expected her to come.
After dismissing everyone else, only the brother and sister remained in the palace.
Looking at his younger sister, the emperor sighed helplessly.
"Qingwan, you shouldn't have come here tonight!"
"I shouldn't have come here. Then, my brother, tell me when I should have come? Was it to wait until you killed Wei Jing?!"
"It seems you already know that he is Ayao's son."
The emperor smiled bitterly, shook his head helplessly, and took off his solemn dragon robe. At this moment, he was just a haggard middle-aged man, leaning against the bed and sighing helplessly.
“I know that in your eyes, I am the one who killed Ayao, but the three of us grew up together, and he was also my own brother. How could I possibly be so cruel to him? That time... he died for me!”
The people of the Northern Frontier have never ceased their assassinations of Southern Jing, and the emperor is naturally one of the main targets.
That day, due to a mishap in the arrangements, assassins from the Northern Frontier infiltrated the banquet and were about to kill him.
Instead, his younger brother pushed him aside and faced the sword himself!
Even so, the emperor was still injured.
If this were to get out, it would surely cause widespread panic, so before his death, his younger brother told him about a plan...
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