bookrandom Chapter 136 He's Going to War
Chapter 136 He's Going to War
"What does it have to do with you?"
Lan Zhi glared at her fiercely, ignoring her, and prepared to take Wei Ming back to the house. Unexpectedly, Yu Min refused to give up, circled around to their side, pointed at her, and shouted:
"Wei Ming, wake up! She's not your sister; she's the enemy who killed your parents. She's getting close to you and trying to please you, but actually she wants to kill you and eliminate you completely. And yet you keep calling her 'sister' so affectionately. She's your enemy; you should be seeking revenge."
Yu Min's words made Lan Zhi very angry, and Wei Ming stood there dumbfounded.
Lan Zhi was truly surprised that Yu Min would say such things to a child who was only six years old.
She immediately glared at her and snorted.
“Wei Yumin, you can eat whatever you want, but you can’t say whatever you want. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will ask the Emperor for permission to let you leave the Crown Prince’s residence.”
Yu Min rolled her eyes at her. To prevent her from actually complaining to her father, she had no choice but to leave temporarily.
She immediately snorted.
"Little Bean, this princess is tired. I'm going back to lie down for a while. Make me some cooling porridge."
Little Bean quickly bowed and replied:
"Yes, princess."
Watching the two women turn and leave, Lan Zhi quickly comforted Wei Ming, who was standing there in a daze.
"Don't be afraid, Ming'er, your older sister is here for you."
Wei Ming looked up, staring at her with tearful eyes.
"Sister, is what she just said true? My parents are gone?"
Lan Zhi's heart clenched painfully, then she sighed with pity and nodded.
"Ah."
Upon receiving her affirmative reply, tears streamed down Wei Ming's face. He then lowered his head dejectedly and slowly walked into the house.
Lan Zhi hurriedly caught up with him.
"Wei Ming, don't be sad..."
Are they bad people?
Wei Ming suddenly stopped and looked up at her.
Were they bad people? How did they die?
"them……"
Lan Zhizhen really didn't know how to talk to this six-year-old child about this issue.
She raised her hand, wanting to touch his head, but he dodged it.
"Why did you lie to me before? Why did you say they went to a faraway place? Why did you say they would come back?"
"Ming'er, I don't want to lie to you, but... but this is too cruel for you."
"That woman said you are my enemy, is that true?"
Lan Zhi immediately shook her head.
"No, their deaths have nothing to do with me. Don't listen to Yumin's nonsense."
Wei Ming suddenly pouted and began to wipe away tears, looking aggrieved. Seeing this, Lan Zhi quickly squatted down in front of him, raised her handkerchief, and helped him wipe away his tears.
"Ming'er, you'll know about adult matters when you grow up. Your injuries haven't healed yet, so it's not good for you to be too sad."
After sobbing a few times, Wei Ming suddenly looked at her.
"Sister, I'm an orphan, and I don't remember who I am. What am I going to do? Will you abandon me?"
His words brought tears to Lan Zhi's eyes.
How should she answer him?
He is Wei Jian'an's son and Wei Jianning's enemy. Her desire to support him is unreasonable, illegal, and would only invite ridicule for being too saintly.
But how could she bear to refuse this six-year-old child who had lost his memory?
After thinking it over carefully, she nodded with a light laugh.
"Regarding where you will live in the future, that's not something your older sister can decide. Do you remember the person in the yellow clothes who came to see you a few days ago? He's your royal grandfather. Your affairs are up to him. When he comes again, I'll ask him what he thinks, okay?"
A hint of disappointment flashed in Wei Ming's eyes.
"I understand. I'm a child nobody likes. You can leave now. I want to lie down for a while."
As he spoke, he went straight to the bedside, and without even taking off his shoes, he climbed onto the bed on a small round stool, lay on his back, and stared at the ceiling without moving.
Lan Zhi knew that when he first got into bed, he clenched his teeth because of the pain from the stretched wound, but he remained silent, which was surprisingly strong.
He was only six years old, the perfect age to talk, laugh, be crazy, and make a fuss.
However, both before and after his amnesia, he carried far too much mental burden for someone his age.
She came to the bedside, helped him take off his shoes, and tucked him in before gently comforting him:
"You should take a nap first, I'll come see you again this afternoon."
Wei Ming didn't speak, but closed his eyes as if he were asleep. In fact, his eyeballs were moving inside his eyelids, and tears were sliding down the corners of his eyes.
After leaving Wei Ming's room, she instructed Nie Yuan and Huang Bao,
"No one is allowed in. Let him rest properly."
After Huang Bao and the other person agreed, she left Jingxiang Garden with a heavy heart.
For some reason, the thought of the tear in Wei Ming's eye made her feel a pang of heartache and a strange, inexplicable soreness.
……
For three consecutive days, Wei Jianning did not return. It wasn't until the morning of the fourth day that he hurriedly returned, clad in his armor.
She was quite surprised by this and quickly went forward to ask.
"Husband, what are you doing?"
Wei Jianning stepped forward, took her hand, and said solemnly and seriously:
"The situation at the front is critical. I need to personally lead the troops to the battlefield to fight the enemy. You take good care of yourself at home."
Is he going to fight in the war?
She asked tentatively,
"How was Yu Jie's matter settled? Are you going on this expedition to attack the Tianwu Kingdom?"
"Yes, I am firmly against letting Yu Jie marry Huo Batian as a concubine, and I am also firmly against releasing him. There are also those four cities and the huge amount of gold compensation that could empty half of the Northern Wei Kingdom's treasury. So, even if the Northern Wei Kingdom's military strength is not strong, it cannot be looked down upon by the Tianwu Kingdom. This time, I am determined to reverse the situation in which the Northern Wei Kingdom has been restrained by the Tianwu Kingdom for many years."
Although he seemed very confident, Lan Zhi was still worried.
How many people are you taking with you?
"We are currently preparing 30,000 troops. I will write to the Ministry of War as the situation develops, and they will send reinforcements."
"The enemy has an army of 100,000, and you're leading only 30,000. Isn't that like throwing an egg against a rock?"
Wei Jianning raised his hand and pinched her chin, then took two steps forward, lowered his gaze, and gently kissed her forehead before soothingly saying:
"The enemy's 100,000 troops are just a number. Don't worry, this is my first battle since I returned in five years. I will definitely win. It's just that I'm sorry to trouble you, but our wedding day will have to be postponed."
"It's okay, I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes, as long as you come back safely."
Knowing that he had no choice but to go, she didn't know what else to say besides wishing him a safe return.
Before leaving, he kissed her forehead tenderly, then placed a token in her hand.
"I'll have Nie Yuan stay behind. If you need anything, go to him. This token can mobilize 100,000 troops in the camp, but don't use it unless absolutely necessary."
She nodded reluctantly, then threw herself into his arms.
"Promise me you'll take good care of yourself. I'll be waiting for you to come home."
He raised his hand and gently stroked her hair, let out a heavy sigh, and nodded.
"I will return safely for you."
He kissed her forehead again, and Yuan Tianxiong's urging voice could be heard from outside.
"Your Highness, it's time to set off."
He glanced towards the doorway, then looked down at Lan Zhi.
"I really have to go now. Wait for me to come back."
Although Lan Zhi was reluctant, she knew that he had to leave.
She tiptoed, hugged his neck, left a kiss on his forehead, and then grinned at him.
"May your journey be successful, my lord, and may you return in triumph soon."
Wei Jianning held her head in his arms, and without saying a word, kissed her lips forcefully for a while before saying only one sentence to her.
"wait for me."
Then he turned around and left.
He dared not turn back, nor dared he hesitate, for he feared that if he hesitated even slightly, he would be reluctant to leave her.