The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 154 Victory

Yunxi hurriedly trotted to the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, his face full of anxiety, his eyes wide open, staring straight at the direction where the sound of horse hooves came from.

But when she saw clearly, she realized that the sound of horse hooves was not the prince's return at all. Her originally bright eyes suddenly became dim and lifeless. The joy in her heart was like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, and instantly turned into a heart full of loss.

"Madam, please go back to the house and rest first. It's windy outside." Xiao Cui frowned slightly and advised carefully in a low voice.

Yunxi shook her head like a rattle, her body standing straight, her eyes still fixed on the distance, mumbling, "I'll wait a little longer."

As he was speaking, a cloud of dust was raised in the distance, and the vague silhouettes of a group of people gradually became clearer.

The leading general, with his back as straight as a bamboo pole and his armor shining brightly in the sun, was none other than the prince.

"It's the prince!" Yunxi jumped up suddenly and shouted excitedly at the top of her voice. Her voice was shaking violently and her hands were waving unconsciously.

The prince saw Yunxi waiting eagerly in front of the Marquis's mansion from a distance, and his face immediately lit up with joy, muttering, "This silly girl."

When the team approached, the prince dismounted and walked quickly towards Yunxi.

"Yunxi, I'm back." The prince said, his voice tired but full of joy.

Yunxi raised her head suddenly, and the moment she saw the prince, tears welled up in her eyes, "Prince, you are finally back."

She quickly ran to the prince and looked him up and down, her eyes full of concern and heartache.

The soldiers behind the prince also all had smiles on their faces. Although their armor was damaged, their expressions were full of pride of victory.

Some of them grinned, revealing their big white teeth; some patted each other on the shoulders and talked loudly about the thrills of the battlefield; and some were so tired that they sat down on the ground, gasping for breath.

The servants of the Marquis' Mansion gathered around him, cheering. "Oh, the prince has returned victorious from the battle!"

"Our mansion is so blessed!" "The prince is so mighty!" Voices rang out in unison.

"We can win this battle thanks to the wise command of His Majesty!" Deputy General Li Yong shouted loudly, his face still stained with blood, but his eyes were frighteningly bright.

The prince waved his hand and said, "It is the bravery and fearlessness of the soldiers that have brought us today's victory."

As he spoke, he looked around at the brothers who had been through thick and thin with him.

Yunxi looked at the prince carefully. His face was covered with dust, his hair was a little messy, and there was a green stubble on his chin, but his eyes were still as firm as a stone.

"Your Highness, you've lost weight." Yunxi said distressedly, with tears in her voice, and reached out to gently brush away the dust on the prince's shoulders.

The prince held Yunxi's hand, which was rough but strong. "It's okay. As long as I can protect my country, this little hardship is nothing."

At this time, Liu Fu, the steward of the Marquis's residence, came forward quickly, his back bent like a shrimp, his face full of smiles, "Your Highness, Madam, the mansion has prepared wine and food to welcome Your Highness and the soldiers."

The crowd surrounded the prince and came to the hall, where the table was filled with sumptuous dishes.

Steaming roast chicken, greasy braised pork, and jars of fine wine.

After the prince sat down, he picked up his wine glass and said, "In this battle, we dealt a heavy blow to the enemy, making them dare not attack easily."

His voice was loud and powerful, as if the shouts and cries of battle were still echoing in his ears.

"Yes, the prince led us to kill many enemies!" A soldier said loudly while stuffing meat into his mouth.

"We beat the enemy to a pulp!" Another soldier slammed the table and laughed.

"Our prince is a military genius!" someone else echoed.

The prince smiled and said, "It was all thanks to the brothers' hard work that we won this victory.

Come, let’s have a drink together!”

The soldiers raised their glasses and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is mighty!"

After three rounds of drinks, the prince began to talk about what happened on the battlefield.

The prince slammed the table, his face filled with excitement: "The enemy army is coming with great momentum, a black mass, rushing towards us like a pack of mad dogs.

But our soldiers' eyes were as loud as copper bells, their swords and spears were clenched tightly, and not one of them flinched! "

As he spoke, the prince picked up the wine glass, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.

Everyone listened intently, not daring to breathe. Yunxi sat nearby, staring at the prince without blinking, her hands unconsciously clenching the corners of her clothes.

The prince continued, "General Chen, that was truly formidable! He led the charge like a god of war, charging into the enemy lines, hacking left and right, and single-handedly killing several enemy soldiers."

The prince said this, pointing to General Chen beside him.

General Chen hurriedly bowed, his face full of humility: "Your Majesty, it is all due to your wise command. I am only following your orders."

Yunxi looked at General Chen and said with a smile, "General Chen, I have witnessed your bravery today.

Thank you for your hard work, generals. The Marquis' Mansion will always be your backing."

At this time, a soldier stood up and said loudly: "Madam, it is our honor to be able to fight with the prince!

I’m not afraid of any hardship or fatigue! "

Another soldier echoed: "That's right, to defend our homeland, we are not afraid of death!"

Everyone raised their glasses and started drinking. Laughter and talking mixed together, creating an extremely warm atmosphere.

The prince put down his wine glass, wiped his mouth, and continued, "This battle was so brutal!

The enemy rushed forward wave after wave like crazy. Our soldiers were so enraged by killing that they didn't know whether the blood on their bodies was their own or the enemy's.

Yunxi was terrified and couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, that's so dangerous!"

The prince waved his hand and said, "What are you afraid of? None of our soldiers are cowards!

There was a young soldier, who was not very old and had just joined the army not long ago, but his energy was really admirable.

Even after being slashed, he gritted his teeth and continued to kill the enemy."

"Oh, this child is so brave!" Yunxi couldn't help but sigh.

"Also, our archers shot arrows like rain, stunning the enemy."

The prince became more and more excited as he spoke, and stood up and gestured.

Everyone was excited and raised their glasses.

After dinner, the prince and Yunxi came to the study.

"Yunxi, I'm sorry to have worried you these days." The prince's voice became gentle.

Yunxi leaned in the prince's arms and said softly, "As long as the prince returns safely, I will be at ease."

The prince stroked Yunxi's hair and sighed, "This victory was hard-won, and we also suffered many casualties."

Yunxi raised her head, her eyes filled with determination: "Your Highness, those injured soldiers must be properly taken care of."

The prince nodded, his eyes revealing determination: "I have given the order, and it will be handled properly.

The families of those who sacrificed their lives must also be taken care of, and their hearts must not be broken."

At this time, Li Yong, the deputy general, came to report: "Your Majesty, the enemy supplies captured this time have been counted."

The prince stood up and said, "Let's go and take a look."

The prince took big strides, his body as straight as a pine tree, and Yunxi hurriedly followed behind him.

The two of them quickly arrived at the warehouse. As soon as they entered, they were shocked to see all kinds of weapons and food piled up like mountains.

The prince's eyes widened, he reached out and touched a spear, praising it: "These supplies are just right to supplement our armaments."

Li Yong responded respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness." Li Yong was a tall and strong man with thick eyebrows and big eyes. His voice was as loud as a bell when he spoke.

By the time they finished dealing with these matters, it was already late. Yunxi's petite figure was busy preparing hot water for the prince.

She walked in quietly, carrying a basin of water, and said softly, "Your Highness, please take a bath and have a good rest."

The prince looked at Yunxi with a relieved smile on his face and smiled, "It's great to have you by my side."

After taking a bath, the prince lay on the bed and soon began to snore softly, and the snoring was very rhythmic.

Yunxi looked at the sleeping prince and couldn't help but reach out to gently smooth the prince's frown, her heart filled with relief.

The next morning, the prince woke up, stretched himself, and felt much better.

"Yunxi, I want to go see the injured soldiers." The prince said as he put on his clothes.

Yunxi nodded and said, "I'll go with you." Yunxi changed into plain clothes and tied her hair into a simple bun.

When the prince arrived at the yard where the wounded were housed, he looked concerned and asked everyone he saw and looked at everyone he saw.

"You are all meritorious officials of the Marquis' Mansion, and we will take good care of you."

The prince spoke loudly, his voice so loud that it could be heard from far away.

The wounded were deeply moved, "Thank you, Your Highness."

In the yard, the prince also saw a soldier with a bandage on his leg, and the bandage was almost stained red with blood.

The prince squatted down and asked, "What's your name?"

The soldier quickly replied, "Your Highness, my name is Ergou."

The prince patted his shoulder and said, "Take good care of your injuries." The palm of his hand was heavy on Ergou's shoulder.

After leaving the courtyard, Prince Wang and Yunxi went back to the barracks. Prince Wang stood in front of the troops, his hands on his hips, and shouted, "Next, we must strengthen our training to prevent the enemy from attacking again."

The soldiers responded in unison: "Yes, Your Highness!" The sound was so loud that the ground seemed to shake three times.

Yunxi looked at the prince's busy figure without blinking, and secretly vowed in her heart that she must be a good wife to the prince.

As the days passed, everyone in the Marquis' Mansion was immersed in the joy of victory.