My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 555 - 187 Old Father_3
The Blue Star Empire has a vast territory, and it includes countless small and large planets. When it was besieged by the Insect Clan, it naturally suffered greatly. Those living on the fringes or on the Empire’s border, who often encountered the Insect Clan, had a staggering death toll at their hands.
If Ke Lian were his former self, he would have unequivocally volunteered to stabilize the situation at the border before the war officially began. But with a soft spot now, cautiousness and hesitance about future actions were inevitable.
Unfortunately, Ke Lian now indeed had a soft spot — his beloved wife, young children, and aging father. He once believed that sacrificing for the country was a glorious act, willing to give his life for the Empire. But now, though his resolve hadn’t changed, he couldn’t simply dismiss concerns for Du Xixi and family.
If he were to die, what about Du Xixi and the rest? Although Chen Yin would ensure that Du Xixi’s life was secured, he still worried. That unpredictable future after his death left Ke Lian unable to rest easy.
"What are you worried about? Me and the children?" Du Xixi stepped back a little, making their eye contact easier, while the sudden distance also helped clear both their minds. "Don’t worry about it; you’re so powerful, you’ll definitely return victorious. These pointless worries will only become a burden on you on the battlefield."
"But..."
"There’s no ’buts’!" Du Xixi interrupted his worries with stern words, determined to clear any doubts Ke Lian had about him being unfit for the battlefield. "You’re Ke Lian, the perennial victorious general of our Blue Star Empire. How could you lose? You need to secure victories for our Empire and preserve a pure land for our children’s growth."
Once the Blue Star Empire loses its struggle against the Insect Clan, they will certainly invade aggressively. At that point, the interior of the Blue Star Empire will fall into chaos, and today’s harmony and stability will become a thing of history.
Du Xixi placed Ke Lian’s hand on her flat abdomen, where a new life was indeed taking root. In the not-too-distant future, he too will grow up safely in the Blue Star Empire, just like his two older brothers.
Seeing Ke Lian’s momentary distraction, Du Xixi spoke again, giving him a wake-up call: "Ke Lian, our children might want to join the Military Department one day, like you and father, to become heroes of the Blue Star Empire. If you hesitate now due to us, how will the children ever be firm in pursuing their dreams?"
Du Xixi’s words about their children touched Ke Lian at his core. He touched Du Xixi’s abdomen, silently pondering for a while. When he saw Du Xixi’s worried gaze, he smiled and said, "I was overthinking, but now I’ve got it. Whatever the superior’s orders may be, I will follow them."
Ke Lian lowered his eyes, feeling sorry for his earlier hesitation. Du Xixi was right; he wasn’t just fighting for the Blue Star Empire, but for those he cared about, like his children. He needed to set an example for his children, bravely standing up when the Empire needed him without fear!
"But if I really go, I might not be there to witness the birth of our Sansi." Ke Lian had made up his mind but couldn’t help feeling regret for missing events like the birth of this child whom Du Xixi had just conceived.
If Ke Lian were sent to the frontlines, he might make it back just in time, but the likelihood was slow rather than fast. By the time he returned, Du Xixi might have already given birth, or possibly by then, Sansi would even be running and jumping around. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
The battlefield’s situation is ever-changing. To secure a winning strategy against the Insect Clan requires playing a complex game. How long it would take to reach success is still unknown.
Du Xixi didn’t like discussing public affairs in a comfortable environment. Seeing Ke Lian’s sorrowful look and genuine regret not being able to see Sansi’s birth, she moved closer and comforted Ke Lian with her kisses.
A kiss on his forehead, one on his cheek, and another on his chin... By the time Du Xixi had kissed Ke Lian all over his face, his little temper had long disappeared, leaving him sitting there smiling foolishly. Seeing this, Du Xixi couldn’t help but laugh, "Oh, you. Don’t let others see this silly side of you, or your image as the Empire’s Marshal might shatter."
"I stopped caring about my image long ago." At some point, 2569 had already gone to guard the door, resembling a gatekeeper deity. Alone on the sofa where no one else would see them, Ke Lian also affectionately covered Du Xixi’s face with kisses, repeatedly lingering on that scarlet blush.
After the couple’s little interaction, Ke Lian stood up in high spirits and covered Du Xixi with a large woolen blanket. However, Du Xixi wasn’t entirely pleased; while Ke Lian took advantage, she had to remain wary of Sun Mulin suddenly appearing at the door.
The romantic exchanges between the couple were indeed pleasing to the heart, but the looming risk of being spotted at any moment disconcerted Du Xixi.
