She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 209: Not Suitable, Times Have Changed

Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Not Suitable, Times Have Changed

Facing Li Chengyuan’s sudden accusation, Xiao Hongshen subconsciously furrowed his brows.

What exactly was going on with this woman? She used to be gentle and subtle, why was she now acting like a madwoman?

Having spoken, Li Chengyuan also realized that her words were somewhat inappropriate. She quickly flashed a shallow smile and placed the plate she was holding onto the table.

"It’s like this, Your Highness. This servant was just momentarily anxious. Please do not blame me. Come and try the delicacy I have meticulously prepared. It’s too hot in Xiliang City. Try these chilled strawberries; they’re freshly made and still cool to the touch."

Hearing Li Chengyuan speak like this, Xiao Hongshen’s expression showed slight improvement.

He walked over, took the spoon from her hand, scooped up a strawberry from the plate, and put it into his mouth.

Very sweet, so sweet that it was almost cloying.

Indeed very cold.

He did not like sweets.

Xiao Hongshen took a bite and then set it down.

"It looks very exquisite, what is this called?"

Seeing his interest, Li Chengyuan said, "This is called ’frozen point strawberry.’ The process is very complicated; I was busy in the kitchen all day."

"You have worked hard." Xiao Hongshen silently placed the spoon back on the table, reached out, and drew Li Chengyuan into his arms, "You are pregnant, do not busy yourself like this anymore. In a few days, when my people arrive, they will escort you back to the Capital City."

Desiring not to separate from Xiao Hongshen even for a day, Li Chengyuan hastily interjected, "I won’t go; I want to stay with Your Highness."

"The conditions in Xiliang City are perilous, nothing like the Capital City. Even if you do not think for yourself, think of the child in your belly." Xiao Hongshen intensified his tone, "You have always been sensible. Are you going to make me worry this time?"

What he was thinking, however, was:

Since arriving in Xiliang City, she had caused endless trouble. It would be better to send her back to the Capital City as soon as possible.

Li Chengyuan, touched, said, "Your Highness, now is precisely when you need me. I absolutely cannot leave. The battle is about to officially begin. I must stay to assist Your Highness. The barbarian enemies are easy to eliminate, but Yan Wanqing is difficult to deal with. After what she did a few days ago, I am really worried she might take advantage of the war to harm Your Highness."

It must be said that Li Chengyuan knew Xiao Hongshen very well.

Yan Wanqing’s arrogant demeanor had indeed infuriated him, and now, hearing Li Chengyuan’s analysis, a murderous intent flashed in Xiao Hongshen’s eyes.

"The Yan Family is not what it once was. Her, Yan Wanqing, she is just trying to preserve the Yan Family’s glory by risking herself on the frontlines to earn military merits. But she is mistaken. Without the stabilizing presence of the Township Manor, it’s already in disarray. It’s not her place to attack me, and I will do everything in my power to deal with her," he proclaimed.

Hearing this, Li Chengyuan finally felt relieved.

In the original story, Xiao Hongshen had an almost pathological obsession with Yan Wanqing.

Now, due to her, this obsession had finally turned into hatred and a desire to kill.

A huge weight was lifted off her heart.

"If that’s the case, I am willing to stay and lend you my support!" Li Chengyuan said timidly, leaning into his embrace.

A sinister light flashed in Xiao Hongshen’s eyes.

The injuries on Yan Wanqing’s body were definitely not fully healed yet. He must seize this opportunity.

Meanwhile, Ji Yuntai, half-dead, was pushed back in a wheelchair into the steward’s arms by Yan Wanqing, causing the steward to turn pale with fright, yet he did not forget to kneel and thank Yan Wanqing.

There, Ji Yuntai clung to the hem of Yan Wanqing’s robe and refused to let go.

"Commander, my legs really hurt."

Yan Wanqing looked at his bloodied lower body, then turned her gaze to the nearby steward, "I remember, Commander, that these legs of yours lost their feeling years ago."

The steward looked at his City Lord, and finally, his gaze met the puzzled Yan Wanqing’s. He gave a sheepish smile, "Perhaps maybe the recent warm weather has brought back some sensation."

"Isn’t Xiliang City always this hot?" Yan Wanqing added.

The steward: "..."

Ji Yuntai, tears streaming down his face like rain: "I had no idea Prince Seven would be that kind of person. I fear he might still want to harm me later. I don’t know if Commander has the time to send me back."

Yan Wanqing thought it over and it seemed to make sense. She decided to inform Ji Yuntai about her impending departure later, so she nodded, "That works, I will escort you there."

Only then did Ji Yuntai release the corner of her robe.

The butler hurriedly pushed him forward.

While Ji Yuntai was being treated, Yan Wanqing sat in the outer room waiting.

By the time the doctor finally came out from the inner room, the pot of tea on the table had been completely consumed by her.

Standing up, Yan Wanqing couldn’t help but let out a loud burp before approaching.

"Doctor, how is the condition?"

Just as the doctor was about to speak, the butler, who had come out, pushed him towards the door.

The butler met Yan Wanqing’s gaze and said, "The City Lord has dressed and is waiting for you inside, Commander."

Upon hearing that Ji Yuntai was waiting for her inside, Yan Wanqing stepped towards the inner room.

Meanwhile, the butler took some silver from his sleeve and placed it in the doctor’s hand, "You’ve had a hard day, better head back now."

The doctor weighed the silver in his hand, "It’s just superficial wounds, the silver you gave is a bit too much for today."

"It’s not too much, just go back now, it’s getting late," the butler called a maid to see the doctor out.

Only then did he wipe the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Inside the room.

Yan Wanqing entered the inner room.

Ji Yuntai, looking weak, was propped up on the bed. Seeing Yan Wanqing enter, he raised his hand, "Commander, let this humble official pay his respects to you."

"Oh, cut it out," Yan Wanqing strode forward and pressed him down on the bed, not allowing him to move.

"When you weren’t injured before, I never saw you in a wheelchair paying any respects to me. Today, after being beaten up by Xiao Hongshen, did he somehow fix your legs so you remembered to pay respects?"

Ji Yuntai looked at her with a pitiful gaze, "I am injured like this, and yet the Commander still has the heart to tease me."

Yan Wanqing looked at him skeptically, wondering if Ji Yuntai had hit his head, talking all womanly.

"What is the Commander looking at?" Ji Yuntai asked suspiciously, touching his own forehead.

Yan Wanqing shifted her gaze and cleared her throat, "Ahem, nothing, actually there’s something I want to discuss with you."

"Please speak, Commander," Ji Yuntai said.

"Actually, I came today to bid you farewell. There are many military duties, and traveling back and forth from the City Lord Residence is inconvenient, so I’ve decided to stay directly in the military camp from now on."

Ji Yuntai shook his head immediately after Yan Wanqing had finished speaking, "That’s not appropriate."

"Why is it not appropriate?" Yan Wanqing frowned, "As the Commander-in-chief, it’s natural for me to be with the soldiers. Besides, we’ve noticed traces of enemy scouts outside the city, and hostilities may resume at any moment."

That’s why staying in the military camp would enable her to stabilize the troops’ morale and lead them effectively.

Ji Yuntai said seriously, "Commander, hear me out. Although you are the Commander-in-chief, the conditions in the military are harsh, and no matter how strong you are, you are still a woman. There are times every month when it would be inconvenient for you, and with the camp full of vigorous young men, it might not lead to stability..."

The more Yan Wanqing listened, the tighter her brows furrowed.

"Enough with your alarmist talk, I also grew up fighting alongside my father and brother, and was stationed in the military," she fired back.

Ji Yuntai patiently continued, "Commander, you were just a child back then, but now..." his gaze fell on Yan Wanqing.

Yan Wanqing glared at him fiercely, "Keep staring and I’ll gouge out your eyes."

Ji Yuntai touched his nose, "Times have changed, eh?"

What a statement about changing times!

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