37 A promise (1/2)

Xuan Li Wei looked at his father and continued ” Since, they dared to attack us, they are ready to shed their false mask of good relations with us. I have a hunch that this sneak attack is only the beginning. I am afraid that we will be facing a huge war in the next two or three years..”

” We can take action once the spies return with some news. Father, we should strengthen our defenses on the boarders. ”

” Wei'er I will take care of that. You continue to train the soldiers and guard the eastern boundary. Is there anything else?”

” Nothing else, father.” Xuan Li Wei shook his head.

” Wei'er, I need you to do something for me.” Xuan Li Wang looked at his son.

It's Xuan Li Wei's turn to be surprised. His father is requesting instead of ordering him.. Now, that's something.

Seeing that Xuan Li Wei nodded, Xuan Li Wang handed over a scroll to him. Xuan Li Wei opened the scroll and a flash of surprise passed through his eyes. But, he quickly controlled his emotions and looked at his father.

” I need you to protect them.” Xuan Li Wang looked at his son in his eyes, indicating that he was dead serious about this matter.

Xuan Li Wei did not answer immediately. Xuan Li Wang was afraid that he was not interested and he would refuse. But, what he did not know is that Xuan Li Wei is completely thinking about a different thing..

' Why is it them? Why is father so worried at them?' Xuan Li Wei furrowed his brows.

” Wei'er..” Xuan Li Wang cleared his throat awkwardly on seeing his son's frown.

” Father, they are safe..”