Reborn Lady - Chapter 357
Once the ladder was in place, Feng Teng rushed to grab one, then turned to signal Wei Luo to wait at the base.
But before he could complete the gesture, Wei Luo was already beside him, casting a glance at Feng Teng before fixing his eyes on the top of the tall ladder.
Understanding his intention, Feng Teng realized that this stoic Prince, who had transitioned from a military officer to handling cases in the Ministry of Punishment under Emperor Yongping’s directive, dared to challenge him to a race up the ladder.
What a joke. He was still a military officer, but Wei Luo was sent by Emperor Yongping to the Ministry of Punishment to handle cases, his complexion became fairer, and he dared to compete with him?
Feng Teng paid no heed to Wei Luo’s presence, focusing all his energy on climbing. As he ascended, Wei Luo, Yang Pengju, and another general climbed the ladder simultaneously.
Those who remained below ensured the ladder’s stability, and as Wei Luo and his companions ascended a certain distance, a fresh group of climbers swiftly followed suit.
With each step upward, the wind grew louder. When Feng Teng finally reached a specific point of the ladder, he glanced once more at Wei Luo.
Wei Luo reached where he was and locked eyes with Feng Teng. Without hesitation, he swiftly retrieved the dagger strapped to his leg, clenched it between his teeth, and leaped upward.
A smile crept onto Feng Teng’s face.
He had ignored him for three years, making Feng Teng believe that Wei Luo looked down on him once he ascended to the position of a prince. But in this moment, Wei Luo’s agile jump transformed him into the familiar young master of the Yan Palace—cold, fearless, and ready to battle alongside his soldiers.
With a rush of wind propelling him upward, Feng Teng followed suit, landing deftly and swiftly killing a nearby guard with a swift stroke of his dagger.
Silently, a Yu soldier met his demise in his slumber, while Wei Luo and his three comrades in black moved stealthily like phantoms, snuffing out the lives of enemy soldiers with precision.
By the time the city guards of Yu realized, over a hundred Wei soldiers stood atop the city walls.
The horn blew, and the Wei Army, who had already been waiting in formation, rushed towards that side immediately.
The air resonated with the cacophony of battle—clashing swords, cries of war, and spilt blood.
Suddenly, a sharp arrow whizzed out of nowhere, finding its mark in the mouth of Wei Luo as he battled the enemy general. Defenseless, blood trickled from his lips as Wei Luo swiftly severed the arrow shaft. But before he could react, another enemy general emerged from behind, aiming a deadly blow at his neck.
At that point, Yin Hui woke up suddenly.
Surrounded by darkness, Yin Hui’s breaths quickened, echoing in the silent void. Gradually, her cold, rigid body thawed as consciousness returned.
The clamor of battle faded into nothingness, dissolving the vivid scene into oblivion. She found herself in her own chamber, the remnants of her nightmare clinging to her senses.
Yet, this nightmare had haunted Yin Hui five or six times since the war started.
Pressing a hand to her sweaty forehead, she smiled bitterly, rolling onto her side. Her eyes, accustomed to the dark, could see the empty pillow next to her.
After a moment of silent contemplation, Yin Hui reached for the pillow, embracing it tightly against her chest.
He had departed in the first month, and now, as swiftly as time had passed, it was the second month. In times of peace, he had been able to send letters to his family regularly for a month. However, with the advent of war in September, only one letter had arrived.
Although he said in the letter that he would not write again because of the war, without a letter, Yin Hui couldn’t help thinking wildly, worrying if something happened to him.
In unfamiliar surroundings, the specter of danger seemed to loom ever closer.
Yin Hui went to the grasslands when she was a child and met men, women, and children there. Meanwhile, Wei Luo engaged in battles against either the Jin Kingdom or the Emperor’s grandson’s troops. Yin Hui only needed to worry about the lack of eyesight. What was it like? Yin Hui has never been to a place where the miasma bred. Was it true that the people there were more vicious, and the poisonous snakes and scorpions were more venomous?
Yin Hui was not only worried that Wei Luo would be killed by the Yu soldiers, but also concerned about him contracting miasma or being bitten by a poisonous snake.
Tossing and turning at night, at dawn, Yin Hui walked out of the room after dressing up, and facing the children, she transformed back into that gentle and smiling mother once again.
During times of state-owned wars, court officials and prominent families refrained from spending much time entertaining their relatives and friends, and the same applied to the families of royal relatives. However, those who needed to move still had to do so.
The Eldest Princess, who was closest to Yin Hui, came to visit again with her daughter. Ever since Wei Luo set out to fight, the Eldest Princess had been diligently visiting the Shu Mansion. It seemed as though the Eldest Sister was taking care of the family for her younger brother who was in war. Every time she saw Yin Hui, she had auspicious words to share.
Yin Hui skillfully expressed gratitude.
“Look at your face, you’ve lost a lot of weight. When the Third Brother comes back, he’ll feel distressed when he sees you,” the Eldest Princess gently tapped Yin Hui’s cheek, teasing affectionately.
Yin Hui complained, “You don’t know the Prince’s temper. He may seem aloof, but he never intends to harm anyone.”
The Princess laughed and replied, “Others might say this without offense, but coming from you, it might seem boastful and provoking. Few in the capital hold you in such high regard as the Third Brother does, and he hasn’t even taken a concubine.”
Yin Hui chuckled, feeling a mixture of pride and embarrassment at the princess’s words.
Observing her delicate and radiant face, the Eldest Princess felt a swell of emotion in her heart. Yin Hui’s own beauty, coupled with the support she received from her family, made her an enviable wife. It was no wonder that her third brother adored and cherished her.
Even Ji Chang, who typically kept a low profile, had recently stepped forward and successfully persuaded the Emperor to accept his proposal. If the youngest sibling were to achieve great things again…
“Princess! Princess! The lord has sent a letter!”
Before the head maid Liang Xia could reach them, the sound of excitement preceded her.
Yin Hui abandoned all formality and rushed out eagerly.
At the doorway, she met with Liang Xia, who handed her a letter, panting.
Yin Hui tore it open and quickly scanned its contents. It contained only a few familiar lines, but they conveyed important information.
“Bangcheng has been captured, and the army will continue its advance south.”
Bangcheng, the largest barrier city in the Yu Kingdom, was a place of natural danger.
Yin Hui had spent much of the year engrossed in history books, particularly those concerning the Yu Kingdom. Thus, she was well aware of the formidable defenses of Bangcheng, a city that had withstood countless assaults from previous dynasties but was now conquered by her husband.
“Look at the smile on your face. Has he won another battle?” The Eldest Princess approached and asked, standing beside her.
Upon seeing her, Yin Hui calmed slightly, but she couldn’t help but smile and nodded affirmatively.
Good news, she realized, would inevitably spread. There was no need to conceal it. And why would they? This was the result of Wei Luo’s dedication and sacrifice—a glory he truly deserved.
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