Chapter 199 (2/2)

”Countless days in our future together.” Situ sighed before lowering his head, his warm breath lingering on Feng Luodi's neck.

Three days later, Situ got the imperial edict to leave for the deserts of the North. He was to lead the Northern Army to repel the Huns and allied countries and capture the traitorous Eight Prince.

In the back garden, Lady Feng was holding Feng Luodi's hand, unwilling to part with her.

”What an unlucky year,” Lady Feng's face was filled with worry.

”You two have already experienced so many trials and hards.h.i.+ps, why won't the Heavens just give you two some time to get married before letting something happen again? I originally thought that after the new Emperor ascended the throne, my wish would be granted and you two could settle down. However, you two fell out instead, neither wanting to marry the other. Now that you've made up and you're both ready to marry, something had to happen in the deserts of the North. He's a general, so he must go to preside over the overall situation at the North, but why must a young girl like you go as well?”

Lady Feng prattled on to Feng Luodi endlessly, refusing to let go. At the side, Scarlet who was carrying Feng Luodi's cloth bundle gave a helpless shrug towards her pleading eyes.

Looks like Miss wouldn't leave this place anymore. Scarlet smiled at this thought, she was extremely happy. Knowing this, she could rest a.s.sured now.

On the other hand, after listening to Lady Feng's lectures for so long, Feng Luodi really couldn't help but say something.

”But Mother, two years ago, Situ and I weren't familiar with each other. Didn't you still let me go to the deserts of the North with him? There's nothing different about it this time.”

Feng Luodi decided to rely on luck and earnestly hope that Lady Feng didn't know the situation in the deserts of the North.

But her luck wasn't infinite. Lady Feng patted Feng Luodi's hand and grumbled.

”Last time, the deserts of the North was safe, so of course I wouldn't mind you going there. This time, however, it's different. Weapons don't have eyes on the battlefield and you don't know martial arts, so what if you get hurt?”

Hearing this, Feng Luodi quickly comforted Lady Feng with a soft voice, ”Mother, I'm just staying in the barracks; I'm not going to the battlefield. The barracks are very safe, so you don't have to worry.”

Lady Feng still wanted to say, ”What if the army was defeated, then the barracks wouldn't be safe,” but when she saw how much faith Feng Luodi had in Situ and the earnest look in her daughter's eyes, she decided to stay quiet.

”If you say so…Mother won't stop you anymore.”

Lady Feng ultimately gave in.

”Then you have to promise Mother that you will definitely return to Chang'an as fit as a fiddle. You must write back every ten days and obediently marry Situ and settle down once you return.”

”What does writing letters have anything to do with getting married?”

Feng Luodi didn't understand Lady Feng's logic at all, but upon seeing the start of a frown forming, she hurriedly promised her.

”Alright, I'll do as Mother says. Mother can feel at ease now, right?”

Feng Luodi revealed a genuine and sincere smile at Lady Feng.

”Mother should also take care of yourself. Don't do anything dangerous and if something happens, talk to Scarlet and the others. Don't forget to reply to my letter as well.”

Hearing Scarlet's name, Lady Feng asked again.

”You really won't bring Scarlet and Jet along with you to the North? What if there's no one to take care of you?”

Feng Luodi shook her head with a smile.

”It's inconvenient to have women going in and out of the barracks constantly, I can take care of myself.”

Her words were contradicting, but upon thinking of the steady and earnest Situ, Lady Feng set aside her anxiety and let go of Feng Luodi's hand.

Following this, Feng Luodi and Situ mounted Whirlwind and left the Feng Residence.

Situ's lips curved into a slight smile as he looked at the gentle and elegant woman sitting in front of him, his happiness apparent on his face.

”How wonderful, Mother finally agreed to let you come along.”

Feng Luodi turned to look at the evidently happy Situ and frowned slightly.

”I still haven't married you and you're already calling her 'Mother', aren't you embarra.s.sed of yourself?”

Situ's eyes were still as gentle as before as he allowed Whirlwind to speed past the main army while he watched Feng Luodi leisurely.

”Are you sure it's not you who's embarra.s.sed?”

”Huh?” Feng Luodi blinked, not understanding what he meant.

”Why would I be embarra.s.sed?”

”Three days ago.”

Situ only said those three words, his voice as calm as ever. He reached around Feng Luodi to pull on the reins, as if drawing her into his embrace.

Three days ago?

Feng Luodi continued to blink with a puzzled look on her face before realisation dawned on her. She buried her face in her scarf, her face as red as a tomato while she glared at Situ.

”If you mention it again, I won't marry you!”

Situ remained unperturbed.

”It's not up to you anymore. I've already gotten the nod of approval from Father- and Mother-in-Law. The betrothal gifts have already been sent out, the wedding date has already been set. Even my bride is in my hands right now, so are you sure that you can refuse to marry?”

Feng Luodi was speechless. Since when did Situ become so vigorous and mischievous?