Now under his command are tens of thousands of brothers. If he were to truly hand them over to Shangguan Jian, he indeed feels a bit uneasy. It’s not that he doesn’t trust Shangguan Jian, but according to "history," these n likely face a fate of dying on the battlefield. Ye Shikai doesn’t wish for that; at the very least, he wants to secure a good outco for these brothers.
"Husband, you went to the governnt office for discussions today; how did it go?" Ling’er stepped forward to inquire.
"Haha, once I stepped in, what more could they say, you didn’t see my look of ’debating with the learned’ at the scene." Ye Shikai said proudly, taking off his battle robe and pulling He Linghan into his embrace.
"Husband, the servants are watching." He Linghan’s shy deanor was enough to move countless n in the world. This bashful look made one feel tender love. Ye Shikai waved his hand, signaling the servants to withdraw.
"Let them be."
"Alright, put down now." He Linghan lightly pounded his chest, and Ye Shikai then put her down. At the dining table, they talked about many things, including matters concerning Mi Wen. He also learned from He Linghan that during his ti training troops at the camp, Mi Wen often visited Ye Mansion. Every ti, they would chat in the garden for four hours before she returned.
Suddenly, Ye Shikai realized so things. Today, in the hall, he had "roasted" the strategists and generals under Mi Wen’s command, no wonder these "veterans" didn’t lose their temper. It seems He Linghan was the reason. Mi Wen frequently visiting Ye Mansion must have made these important officials understand that the relationship between Mi Wen and Ye Shikai was exceptional, so they got "roasted" but couldn’t tear their faces.
"Husband, what plans do you have next?"
"Ahem, I don’t really have any plans, just training troops for battle. The Qin Army is busy suppressing rebel forces in the Central Plains, without ti to march south, we might as well use this ti." Asked about this topic, Ye Shikai suddenly felt a pang of guilt, covering it up with a cough.
After hesitating for a long ti, he hadn’t ntioned Mi Wen’s military order. The words were at the tip of his tongue but couldn’t co out, fearing that once spoken, He Linghan would insist on accompanying him to Southern County.
He still didn’t know how to answer.
"Husband, but Miss Mi told that you’ll be going to Southern County soon." He Linghan suddenly said. Ye Shikai was shocked, his mind blanking as if struck by thunder.
Unexpectedly, Mi Wen directly told He Linghan about this matter. Ye Shikai suddenly felt a surge of anger. Mi Wen must have calculated that he would find it difficult to speak and so directly told He Linghan, letting her ntally prepare herself, acting first and reporting later. This wasn’t the first or second ti she’s done this.
"You ended up finding out." Ye Shikai picked up the chopsticks on the ground and muttered.
"Husband, there’s really no need to hide this from . As a General, going out to battle is quite normal."
"Ling’er, since we married, I haven’t allowed you to live a peaceful life. Although Linxiang City is currently safe, my trip to Southern County this ti is bound to be a bloody battle, short for six months, long for... Sigh, how can I feel at ease leaving you behind?" Ye Shikai sighed deeply, draining his cup of wine. The burning sensation in his throat and chest eased his heartache.
"Since it’s like this, I’ll go with you to Southern County."
"Absolutely not." Ye Shikai shouted excitedly, angrily throwing the wine glass to the ground, shattering it to pieces, startling He Linghan.
"If the flas of war reach Southern County, you’ll be in grave danger. No matter what, you must not leave Linxiang City." Ye Shikai was very emotional, even yelling out loud.
"But..."
"No buts, Ling’er, you must listen to on this matter."
"Alright then, I’ll listen to you." He Linghan remained silent for a long ti before slowly standing up, approaching Ye Shikai, "I’ll agree to your request, but... I also have one request."
"Of course, just say it."
"I want you to return to Linxiang City alive. At that ti, I want to greet you at the city gate."
"Alright, I promise you." Ye Shikai pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly, unwilling to let go.
"The battlefield is unpredictable. Even though you’re a General, you must take care of yourself. I know your aspirations; you want to save the people. I won’t stop you, but rember, you’re the savior of the people and also my husband, He Linghan."
"Ling’er, since that’s the case, I’ll share so secrets with you." Ye Shikai said with a faint smile, stretching out his hand towards the rockery in the garden.
"What’s the matter?" He Linghan asked curiously.
"Just watch closely."
Suddenly, Ye Shikai clenched his hand, and the rockery exploded violently, as if there were explosives inside, with debris falling into the pond. The loud noise drew the guards outside to rush over.
"Sir, what happened?"
"It’s nothing, you all can leave."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Ye Shikai waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.
"This... what is this?" He Linghan looked at Ye Shikai in horror as if looking at a "monster," which was natural. In the eyes of ordinary people, cultivators could walk on walls, move with flash steps, which already pushes the limits of ordinary people. A cultivator like Ye Shikai could crush a massive rock from a dozen ters away into powder.
"Ling’er, there’s no need to panic; this is Inner Strength." Ye Shikai placed his hand on her shoulder, transmitting a burst of Inner Strength into her body. Instantly, He Linghan felt a surge of energy throughout her body, her previously frail body seeming to improve.
"In this world, ordinary people can cultivate Inner Strength through spells and manuals. Once they cultivate it, they beco a cultivator."
"Curious... a cultivator, what is that?" He Linghan asked curiously.
"You’ll learn about it in ti. To put it plainly, it’s like those ’mystics’ people talk about." Ye Shikai made a comparison. The Inner Strength of a cultivator can break the limits of the body, and through the practice of certain spells, one can learn secret techniques, such as swordsmanship, blade technique, or the Fire Manipulation Technique, and even manipulate a person’s mind.
"How can this be?" It took He Linghan a long ti to accept the "concept" of a cultivator. If she didn’t believe Ye Shikai, she might have scread and run away.
"Then why are you only telling now?" He Linghan asked back.
"Previously, my Dantian was destroyed, my Inner Strength lost, no different from an ordinary person, so I kept this a secret. Yet, by a twist of fate, the energy from the East County teor repaired my Dantian. It’s a secret I intended to share with you at the right ti." Ye Shikai eagerly explained everything, only for one purpose: to prove to He Linghan that he was a cultivator, not an ordinary person. In other words, ordinary people would find it hard to harm him. So, even though he would fight on the battlefield in Southern County, He Linghan wouldn’t have to worry about his safety in Linxiang City.
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