Chapter 5: The Soft and Beautiful Songstress vs. The Strong and Sturdy General 5

Wei Chenheng paused for a moment and said, “I will set off for the northern border tomorrow.”

Upon suddenly hearing that he was leaving, Ning Wanguan was shocked.

It was only the third day after their wedding, and he was already going?

What about her task of having children?

If the story followed its course, Wei Chenheng would die on the battlefield, and she would not only be a widow but also be bullied by the household servants and falsely accused of infidelity, leading to a tragic death.

Ning Wanguan stood there, at a loss for what to do.

System: [Did the host take the fertility pill during the earlier… situation?]

Ning Wanguan: [It happened too suddenly! There was no time to take it!]

Seeing Ning Wanguan’s worry, Wei Chenheng comforted her, “Just stay in the residence. If you need anything, you can ask Chun’er and Dong’er to do it. I’ve also left a few servants for you to command.”

“Why… so suddenly?”

Wei Chenheng pressed his lips together and chuckled softly, saying, “There are constant invasions by barbarians in the northern border, and the situation is urgent. I should have set off a few days ago, but the wedding delayed my departure.”

“How can one leave right after the wedding?”

Her soft complaint carried a hint of dissatisfaction, mixed with the charming demeanor of a young girl, which brought a touch of tenderness to his usually indifferent gaze.

“Is Wanwan reluctant to part with me?”

She heavily nasalled a “mm,” pausing for a moment, “I want to go with my husband.”

“This will take a long long  journey. The northern border is cold and desolate; you will suffer if you go.”

“I’m not afraid of hardship!”

“The military camp is full of men; it’s not appropriate for a woman to be there.”

Ning Wanguan’s eyes brightened. Full of men? Tall, handsome men with eight-pack abs, all over six feet tall?

“But I really don’t want to be away from my husband for even a moment.”

Her small hand grasped his large hand, warmth radiating from their palms. Wei Chenheng’s gaze flickered, emotions swelling within him. He set down his chopsticks and comforted her, “Be obedient.”

Those softly spoken words carried an unarguable authority that silenced Ning Wanguan’s grievances. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she obediently agreed.

She thought to herself that if he was gone for three to five years, she would have to live as a widow in this world for that long. There were still a few troublesome people in the Wei household who might take advantage of Wei Chenheng’s absence and harm her, which would be a huge loss.

Fortunately, there was still time.

In the afternoon, Ning Wanguan instructed the maid to prepare hot water, sprinkled with fresh flowers and scented oils, for her bath and change of clothes.

This time, she had a thorough plan. She took out her treasure pouch and swallowed a Shuanglong pill, ready to achieve two goals with one action.

As night fell, Ning Wanguan waited and waited until the last sound of the night watchman, but Wei Chenheng did not appear. Growing a bit impatient, she got out of bed.

She put on her undergarments and called for Dong’er to come in.

“Where did the young master go?”

“Replying to Madam Gu, the young master took a few servants outside the city on urgent business.”

“What business?”

“The servant is not sure.”

“Did he say when he would return?”

“He did not say.”

“Alright, you can go out.”

After dismissing Dong’er, who knew nothing, Ning Wanguan felt a bit dejected. It seemed that her plans were not as good as fate’s arrangements. She lay back down on the bed and soon fell asleep, only to wake up abruptly at dawn with the crowing of roosters.

Feeling around the bed, there was no sign of a man; it seemed he had not returned all night.

Hearing the sounds in the room, the maids came in with her washing items to help her change and freshen up.

“Did the young master come back yesterday?”

“Replying to Madam Gu, the young master returned early this morning. Seeing you still asleep, he instructed the servants not to disturb you.”

So he did come back?

Ning Wanguan had a sudden idea; the effects of the Shuanglong pill she took last night had not worn off yet.

Sitting in front of the dressing table, the pale yellow bronze mirror reflected the girl’s stunning beauty—her cheeks naturally flushed, lips glistening, and her delicate neck adorned with pearl earrings.

Today, she changed into a red outfit, looking both enchanting and alluring, indeed resembling a charming fox spirit.

With him about to leave, she had no time to play the innocent flower; she would directly embrace her fox spirit persona.

Just as she was about to rise, she suddenly saw Wei Chenheng’s strikingly handsome face appear in the mirror, like a carved jade.

The man silently embraced her from behind, his thin lips slightly pressed together, his deep eyes shimmering, making her heart flutter.

“Wanwan looks truly beautiful today.” His magnetic, husky voice whispered in her ear.

“Did my husband remember to come back?” she teased playfully.

Noticing he had already changed into heavy armor.

“There was an urgent matter to handle outside the city last night.”

With his long arms tightly wrapping around her, each word was stern, “It was a military necessity.”

This meant it was something important in the military that he couldn’t disclose to her.

She understood his meaning well. According to the story, Wei Chenheng was a reserved and indifferent person, skilled at hiding his feelings, rarely revealing his thoughts to others.

But during these past two days together, it seemed impossible for him to be so reserved, and his indifference appeared to be a myth.

Ning Wanguan turned around and said softly, “Husband, you’ve worked hard.”

Wei Chenheng’s handsome features remained cold, his lips pressed together, but a hint of a smile flickered in his eyes.

He was a reserved person, unaccustomed to speaking such sweet words.

“Have you eaten breakfast yet, husband?”

“Not yet.”

“Then let’s eat together?”

Wei Chenheng paused for a moment, his brows slightly raised.

It was as if he understood her thoughts.