The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 243 - 242: Final Battle

In the course of marching and battling, time swiftly slipped away.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the season of autumn winds.

Xie Yunzhen led the troops, winning several successive battles, while the rebel forces faced continual defeats.

The war was nearing its end.

Once they won the decisive battle, they could return to the court in triumph.

Previously, the Wei Family did not guard the camp well, allowing the rebels to break through and retreat to their nest, which extended the battle lines.

This time, General Wei handed over the highest decision-making power to Xie Yunzhen for the decisive battle.

Young General Wei was very dissatisfied, feeling it undermined his authority and boosted others’ morale.

To outsiders, it might seem like the Wei Family Army had no one left and had to bow down to Xie Yunzhen’s command!

No matter what he said, General Wei did not change his mind.

As long as they could win the battle, it was good.

As for the spotlight, letting Xie Yunzhen take it was also favorable for the Wei Family.

"Father, even if you don’t think of the Wei Family, you should think of the soldiers under your command. They also want to earn military achievements!"

General Wei’s gaze was stern, "Who’s stopping you from earning military achievements?"

Young General Wei looked dissatisfied, "You’ve given the decision-making power to Xie Yunzhen, which is giving face to others. How can our soldiers have the drive to push forward?"

"By entrusting decision-making power to capable people, you’re being responsible to all soldiers! It’s not like you’re being barred from the battlefield, your opportunity to earn military achievements won’t be reduced."

"But..."

"No buts!"

With the decisive battle imminent, if they were to only butt heads with each other and no one were to relent, there wouldn’t be any need for the rebels to defeat them; they might end up causing internal conflict themselves.

General Wei didn’t want to see such a scenario unfold.

Minimizing casualties to quell this disaster, that’s the proper course of action.

Young General Wei wanted to say more, but General Wei had already issued the military order.

Orders are as immovable as a mountain, and no one could change them.

The army was assembled and ready to set out for the decisive battle.

Xie Yunzhen gave Mingzhu a bow and arrows, ones he had personally crafted amidst his busy schedule.

She was skilled in horseback archery, but unfortunately, since they married, they hadn’t had the chance for any outings.

Once the war is over, Xie Yunzhen planned to make up for this regret.

He said, "When I return, I’ll take you autumn hunting."

Mingzhu felt she had heard similar words before.

She took the bow and questioned Xie Yunzhen, "You promised me many things before, let’s do them one by one once you return."

Xie Yunzhen did not reply, he only looked at Mingzhu, unable to get enough of seeing her.

Until Mingzhu blushed, he leaned in and softly kissed each of her blushing cheeks.

Very light, yet filled with deep affection.

"Previously, you did not like the capital, only you could not leave Second Aunt and the others. Also, your father and mother were buried in the capital..."

Perhaps, for a period, she no longer longed for the world beyond the capital.

But after that event, even without Mingzhu saying it, Xie Yunzhen could sense it.

Deep down, she rejected the capital.

That place made her uneasy.

He kissed Mingzhu’s face again, eyes filled with a smile, "Whatever my wife wishes, I will help fulfill it."

Mingzhu blinked, "Really?

Without waiting for Xie Yunzhen to speak, she answered herself, "Then I want you to return safely, and for us to live well for the rest of our lives."

Xie Yunzhen’s Adam apple bobbed, and he hugged Mingzhu tightly, "Alright."

For Mingzhu, he would return safely.

He couldn’t contain it, and kissed her lips passionately.

"Wait for me."

Xie Yunzhen, before leading the troops to departure, left these two words for Mingzhu.

As long as they won, they could return home, morale was sky high.

Mingzhu stood atop the city tower, watching as the armored Xie Yunzhen rode his warhorse.

A mighty parade followed behind him.

Gradually getting further, they slowly turned into just a dot.

The maid serving Mingzhu said, "Madam, the General will surely return safely, we should just return home and wait."

The young maid chimed in, "The rebels have no strength left, like autumn grasshoppers, General dealing with them is effortless!

Mingzhu nodded.

Yet her heart was heavy, this was the decisive battle; the rebels had nowhere to retreat, they would surely resist with all their might.

Xie Yunzhen being the commander, was hated by the rebels fiercely, determined to fight to the end.

Mingzhu was deeply worried, holding the bow and arrows given by Xie Yunzhen, had no mind to practice at the training grounds.

When selecting maids and servants, Xie Yunzhen issued a strict order.

Tasking them with taking utmost care of his wife.

Ensuring no mishap occurs.

Seeing Mingzhu in low spirits, void of appetite for meals.

To divert her attention, the matron found clothes worn by Xie Yunzhen.

"Why is there a tear here, was it torn when the General was training? He likely didn’t notice."

Mingzhu took a look and was amused.

"This tear is too obvious."

Moreover, it was specifically the summer garments Xie Yunzhen didn’t want anymore, making the intention so clear.

The matron chuckled, embarrassed, "It is good to have General in your thoughts, but if you become lovesick, then that is not good."

Mingzhu glared playfully at the matron, "What lovesickness, don’t spout nonsense. If Xie Yunzhen finds out, he will laugh at me."

The matron’s eyes narrowed into slits from her laughter, "If the General finds out, he will only be happy!"

After being teased, Mingzhu couldn’t help but snap out of her daze.

Thinking that the weather had turned cold again, she asked the matron to bring fabrics and needles, intending to make two new outfits for Xie Yunzhen.

So when he comes back victorious, he could wear them!

Mingzhu didn’t go to the frontline, but the news from Xie Yunzhen’s side kept trickling back.

In several confrontations, the rebels gained nothing, morale fell, and some even surrendered.

This decisive battle led to the court’s army smoothly capturing the last city.

Mingzhu thought Xie Yunzhen would return.

However, just after several hours, another urgent letter was handed to Mingzhu.

After capturing the city, the rebel leader, the Regent King’s posthumous child, was executed on the spot.

The remnants fled with confidants.

Young General Wei disobeyed orders, recklessly chasing.

Due to underestimating, he became a hostage.

Xie Yunzhen went to rescue him and has not returned, last seen disappearing into a mountain forest.

No one knows where Xie Yunzhen is now.

Nor if he is safe.

Upon hearing that the forest is exceptionally damp and cold, flashes of memories raced through Mingzhu’s mind.

Xie Yunzhen had shared his weakness with her.

He had a chronic ailment, which could easily flare up in cold and damp conditions.

Should he ever fail her.

He told her how to take his life from this vulnerability.

Bits of memory flooded her thoughts, Mingzhu wasn’t sure if they were part of her past with Xie Yunzhen.

She only knew one thing: she had to find Xie Yunzhen!

Mingzhu felt weak, even the light letter weighed a thousand pounds in her hand.

Calling upon Hidden Guard, "Come with me to find him!"

Mingzhu knew certainly many were searching for Xie Yunzhen.

But as his wife, she couldn’t just do nothing, waiting anxiously at home.

They promised, for the rest of their lives, to move forward hand in hand!