Chapter 597: War beings, Cloud Realm Continent in chaos (1/2)
Chapter 597: War beings, Cloud Realm Continent in chaos
Han Yunxi caught up with Long Feiye until they were walking side by side. Even with this, he kept silent. After they reached the flower gardens, she asked, “What’s wrong?”
“I’m thinking about something,” Long Feiye replied faintly.
“Something you can’t figure out?” Han Yunxi asked curiously.
Long Feiye, Emperor Kang Cheng, and Great General Ning had agreed to combine their three armies by the 15th of the money. Today was only the 10th, five days away from the deadline to surround the Chu Clan soldiers. However, for the sake of guarding against Great General Ning, Long Feiye had privately arranged a time to meet up with Emperor Kang Cheng’s forces by today.
No matter what kind of rumors the Chu Clan was spreading, it wouldn’t affect today’s battle plans. It was impossible for the now exposed Nether Clan to gather new supporters on such short notice. So what else could be bothering Long Feiye’s mood besides this? After all, he’d never so much as crease his eyebrows when it came to affairs of war.
Since Long Feiye still refused to talk, Han Yunxi asked, “Is it the matter of the West Qin imperial heir?”
“Mm,” Long Feiye didn’t deny it.
“Besides the Nether and Di Clans, there’s still the Shadow and Wind Clans. The Shadow Clan doesn’t have outstanding power or influence, and the Wind Clan’s status is still unknown,” Han Yunxi remarked. As West Qin’s former allies, it wasn’t even clear if they were all still loyal to the old dynasty. But the Nether Clan’s rally to arms would certainly earn their support. If they finish the current war quickly, the news wouldn’t affect them much, but a drawn-out battle will introduce more unstable variables. After all, neither of them could estimate the true strength of the Shadow or Wind Clans, and there might be other supporters beyond the Seven Noble Families that want to rally behind the banner of ‘reviving West Qin.’
As Han Yunxi spoke her mind, she had no idea that Long Feiye was worried about something else altogether. He was perfectly capable of dealing with any of the difficulties outlined above, but was far more worried about…her!
He feared that once Han Yunxi’s identity was exposed, she’d be forced to face all sorts of dangers—both from her environment and scheming hearts alike. More than that, he was worried whether this woman would look at him with the same dazed eyes as before once she discovered he was her mortal enemy.
Han Yunxi, what is your lordship to do with you? If possible, your lordship would hide you away—forever!
Han Yunxi carefully analyzed the situation out loud, but Long Feiye had long stopped listening. After a period of silence, he said, “Yunxi…”
Yunxi…
Han Yunxi’s heart skipped a beat at the name as she nearly stuttered. After ‘Your Highness,’ she always called him by his full name. This hadn’t changed since their marriage, except for the last time when he’d bullied her. She didn’t even know how much distance laid between them, but hearing this intimate form of address made her feel closer to him again. Last time she’d been too drunk on emotions to process this feeling, but she could feel it clearly now. It was like they were a longtime couple or a long-married husband and wife. She felt happy, fortunate, and ready for jump for joy.
“Mm, keep talking,” she said with a slight smile.
“Tell me, do you think the West Qin imperial heir will want to revive the West Qin Dynasty?” Long Feiye asked seriously.
Han Yunxi was too wrapped up in her happiness to truly consider the question. Moreover, it had nothing to do with her. She didn’t even think before replying, “Of course!”
A complicated look flickered past Long Feiye’s eyes before he asked, “Why?”
“Why not? Both the Nether and Di Clans have the ambition, much less the imperial clan. The civil unrest of the Great Qin Empire arose from old scores between East and West Qin. Whether it was family grudges or clan aspirations, neither can be dimmed with time! These are things that stay rooted within your heart,” Han Yunxi said, before sighing with emotion. “Time can’t penetrate a human heart. People might die, but their hearts live on.”
Long Feiye wanted to retort, but ended up saying nothing at all. How I am supposed to counter that? Wasn’t he the living example of someone who harbored ancient grudges and ambitions in his heart? All of the East Qin clansmen were dead, but their hearts were still alive in each succeeding generation. All of their longing and wishes rested on his shoulders, forcing him to continue on their path.
He himself still wanted to take revenge, so how could he blame others for feeling the same way?
Han Yunxi, was it fate or disaster that your lordship met you?
Whatever the case, your lordship won’t accept either of them!
“Just what’s wrong with you?” Han Yunxi’s curiosity pulled his gaze back.
“Nothing?” Long Feiye replied simply. “Let’s go and get ready for battle!”
“Get ready for battle?” Han Yunxi grew alarmed. “You…you’re going to personally enter the battlefield?”
“You don’t want to go?” Long Feiye arched a brow.
“I do!” Han Yunxi’s excitement ignited at his words.