My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 597 - 201 Expedition_3

In little Yiyi’s mind, there was only one thought—Daddy is so fierce!

The atmosphere instantly became awkward due to Ke Lian’s stern expression and Yiyi’s daze. Du Xixi wanted to say something to ease the tension, at least so that little Yiyi wouldn’t be afraid of Ke Lian as a father. But sudden situations are always prone to happen, and just as Du Xixi was about to speak, Ke Lian’s light computer began to sound.

An automatic video call was projected into the air, and both Ke Lian and Ke Xing’s expressions immediately changed. Du Xixi also sensed that something urgent might have occurred, so she gently patted the shoulders of the two somewhat frightened children, drawing them closer to herself.

The Minister of the Military appeared on the screen. He saw Du Xixi and the others, but there was no time for small talk; he just looked at Ke Lian and solemnly said, "Marshal Ke Lian, are you ready to receive orders?"

"Here!" Ke Lian stood up abruptly, and the chair behind him tilted back a bit but was caught and moved aside by 2569.

This small detail didn’t capture everyone’s attention. They just held their breaths to listen to the Minister of the Military’s following orders: "The insect clan’s forces have gathered at the front line, and they are expected to advance towards the Empire’s border in eight hours. The higher-ups command you to lead the army immediately to face the battle, with your adjutant alongside to assist—Colonel Mo Feng and Colonel Chen Wei. Three generals will be on standby in the rear for support! Departure is in half an hour, without delay!"

"Order received!"

The military situation at the front line has never been optimistic, and Ke Lian had long been prepared to head to the front lines for battle. He had even already drawn up arrangements for the necessary military force and war supplies. Previously, Mo Feng once came to his home and worked late into the night with Ke Lian in the study, discussing this very issue.

Ke Lian knew that there was a high chance he would be deployed, so he was mentally prepared long ago. Ke Xing and Du Xixi listened in silence, their expressions a bit grim, but there was not much surprise, and they even managed a hurried nod towards the Minister of the Military on screen as a form of greeting.

The video call was disconnected by the Minister of the Military, leaving everyone silent, the two children sensing the heavy atmosphere, leaning into their mother’s embrace without speaking. It was Ke Lian who stood in a daze for a few seconds before suddenly speaking, "I’m going upstairs to pack my bags."

The tall figure headed upstairs, and Ke Xing sighed, speaking to Du Xixi, who was pursing her lips as if contemplating something, "It’s okay, Ah Lan is an old hand on the battlefield, he will surely defeat the insect clan’s army soon and come home to be with us."

Du Xixi smiled softly, knowing that Ke Xing was trying to comfort her, worried that she would be uneasy about Ke Lian. She closed her eyes briefly; of course, she was uneasy, but she wasn’t so reluctant to let Ke Lian go. After all, the situation had long been something Du Xixi had considered.

No one in the All-Star is more suitable to take charge than Ke Lian. The Empire needs him, and Du Xixi couldn’t stop him even if she wanted to. She instructed the two children to sit upright in their seats before slowly rising herself and heading upstairs as well, "I’m more familiar with the placement of clothes in the room than Ke Lian, I’ll go help him tidy up."

Although cleaning was naturally a job for 2569, when it came to placing clothes, especially personal items, neither Du Xixi nor Ke Lian liked to let outsiders handle them, even if 2569 was just an emotionless robot.

So, Du Xixi and Ke Lian’s clothes in their room were put into the washing machine by 2569, and also hung out to dry by 2569, but the folding was always done by Du Xixi and Ke Lian themselves. Sometimes when Ke Lian was busier than Du Xixi, it was Du Xixi who helped with storing both of their clothes.

When 2569 saw Du Xixi heading upstairs, he intended to follow and help, but Ke Xing held him back. Ke Xing, being an experienced person who had been through this before himself, understood how Du Xixi felt, as his own mother couldn’t feel at ease when he was heading to the battlefield. So he could empathize with Du Xixi’s feelings: "Don’t go, these two won’t see each other for months, let them have this final moment together in peace."

Thus, 2569 stayed back, helping Ke Xing watch over the two children who were still somewhat oblivious to the situation.

Upstairs, Du Xixi had already reached the doorway to the room, and since the door wasn’t closed, she could see Ke Lian busily moving inside as soon as she got there. In reality, you can’t bring much luggage when heading out to the front, probably just some change of clothes and personal items, yet Ke Lian managed to make it look like a lot of things.

"Why so anxious?" Du Xixi walked in and gently spoke to Ke Lian, whose hands, trembling slightly while folding clothes, paused for a moment. He looked up at Du Xixi, meeting her gentle eyes, and suddenly felt a pang in his heart, "I am indeed a bit anxious... not because of the expedition, but because I won’t be by your side for the next few months, and I’ll definitely miss you a lot."

"I see..." Du Xixi lowered her eyes, smiling softly, though her smile now carried a hint of sadness. How could a wife calmly accept her husband going to war? All she could do was show Ke Lian that she was fine, to ease his mind while fighting the insect clan at the front line, "I remember I’ve been photographed a lot by 2569 before, let it give you a few pictures later, so you can look at them every day and perhaps ease the pain of missing me, right?"

Du Xixi’s words were teasing, intentionally trying to lighten Ke Lian’s spirits, and sure enough, Ke Lian couldn’t help but laugh. While Du Xixi helped him pack the simple luggage, he embraced her, took a deep breath, and said, "Xixi, you should think of me too." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Du Xixi’s eyes deepened, filled with more affection and warmth.

"Alright."