Chapter 12: The Delicate and Beautiful Songstress vs. The Strong and Sturdy General

“Husband, this tree is a bit high; I can’t reach it.”

Her voice was soft and delicate. Even when discussing serious matters with him, he couldn’t help but think of her sweet, charming demeanor.

“Do you want to pick the peaches at the top?”

“Mm.” She giggled, tilting her head and staring intently at the peaches high above, her slender fingers pointing at one of them. “The ones up high are bigger; you’re tall, so you can reach them perfectly.”

“You can pick the lower ones.”

“Ah?”

In an instant, the man reached out and picked her up, effortlessly lifting her petite body. She was so startled that she let out a shriek, only to find herself sitting on his broad, strong arm, his powerful hand supporting her legs.

“Husband!” Her face turned pale as she bent down tightly around his neck, nearly choking him.

“Don’t be afraid.” His deep, resonant voice came, soothing her, “I’m here; you won’t fall.”

His words slightly calmed her racing heart. She straightened up, looking around; the feeling of being suspended was indeed a bit terrifying, but since it was Wei Chenheng holding her, she chose to trust him.

“Husband, am I heavy?” she asked timidly, fearing she might crush Wei Chenheng’s shoulder.

Wei Chenheng chuckled lightly, “Wanwan is not heavy.”

He had practiced martial arts for many years, with a strong physique and great strength. He had carried heavy weapons on the battlefield, so Ning Wanguan’s small frame was nothing for him; he could easily carry her with one hand.

With Wei Chenheng as her human support, Ning Wanguan felt less hesitant and began picking peaches. The two of them picked the big, sweet ones from the trees, and before long, they had gathered several bags full, enough for the caravan to enjoy.

The afternoon sun was quite intense, and although they were under the trees, it didn’t take long for Ning Wanguan to be drenched in sweat.

Wei Chenheng set her down, organized the peaches in the bags, and then lifted Ning Wanguan back onto the horse, leading the horse forward himself.

Ning Wanguan wiped the sweat from her brow with a handkerchief and asked, “Husband, aren’t we going back?”

Wei Chenheng walked steadily, “There’s a spring behind this forest that I stumbled upon. I’m taking you 555555555to bathe.”

Thinking of bathing reminded Ning Wanguan of that night by the creek, and her face flushed red as she shyly asked, “Does my husband genuinely want to take me for a bath, or is there another purpose?”

Wei Chenheng, without a hint of embarrassment, replied, “Wanwan is all sweaty; it must be uncomfortable. Bathing in the spring will be refreshing.”

Just as they were talking, they arrived at the legendary spring.

Wei Chenheng tied the horse to a tree and led Ning Wanguan through the lush green weeds, finally discovering the steaming hot spring at an inconspicuous cave entrance.

“It’s actually a hot spring!” Ning Wanguan exclaimed, both surprised and delighted.

“Does Wanwan like it?”

“I like it.”

“This place is so hidden; how did my husband find it?”

He replied, “I once passed by this mountain and saw it by chance, so I have some impression of it. I thought you would definitely like it, so I brought you here.”

“Thank you, husband. You always think of me when encountering good things.”

He lowered his head, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes. “If it weren’t for the urgent situation at the border, I would really want to take you to see these beautiful landscapes and taste all the delicious food in the world.”

Ning Wanguan was taken aback for a moment, then looked up seriously and said, “There will definitely be opportunities in the future, husband. We have plenty of time ahead of us. No matter what, Wanwan will always be with you.”

His gaze flickered slightly as he gently ruffled her hair.

The hot spring entrance was not large, just enough for the two of them. Wei Chenheng picked her up and, without hesitation, reached for her clothing, pretending to unfasten her outer garment.

She was extremely shy, her brows and eyes filled with charm.

“Husband, I can do it myself…”

He nodded, his expression still calm, and began to undo his own clothes. His movements were swift, and in no time, he stood before her completely bare.

Raising an eyebrow, he asked, “Do you need my help?”

“Husband, I have my own hands!”

Wei Chenheng took matters into his own hands.

“Is my husband really serving me while I bathe?”

“How is my technique?”

“Well… it’s okay, but naturally, it can’t compare to Chun’er.”

“Is my Wanwan not satisfied?” His voice was hoarse and low, his eyes reddening. “It seems my bathing skills still need improvement.”

Ning Wanguan bit her red lips and remained silent.

This bathing session lasted a long time, and Ning Wanguan had already lost track of time.

She only remembered that when she entered the spring, it was bright outside, but when she came out, it was dark.

The man lifted her out of the spring and carefully dried her body. “Does Wanwan still think my bathing technique is inadequate?”

She shyly covered her face with her hands and softly pleaded, “Husband, please stop talking!”

The tremor in her voice made him feel weak in the knees. He couldn’t help but lean down, holding her in his arms and gently kissing her cheek.

“Wanwan, we are husband and wife; you don’t need to be shy.”

How could she not be shy? Although she was a jade rabbit spirit who had cultivated for hundreds of years and had seen all sorts of carrots, this was her first encounter with such a strong man in battle.

Now she understood why the system rated his attack power with ten stars.

If this continued every day, if she hadn’t secretly consumed vitality pills, her body would have been penetrated by his attacks long ago, like an atomic bomb, treating her as if she were nothing.

But complaints aside, it was still quite enjoyable.

The two of them put their clothes back on and leisurely rode their horses back to the camp under the moonlight.