The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 384 - 383: Can I Come Back to Sleep Tonight?

Chapter 384: Chapter 383: Can I Come Back to Sleep Tonight?

Gong Yun’s capability to act was beyond any doubt, and since it was a matter of trading, mutual give-and-take ensured longevity, something everyone understood.

When the joint announcement was issued, the Lan Family was taken aback.

What was originally in their grasp, regardless of which candidates rose to prominence, remained tightly linked to the Alchemist Association; however, they did not foresee such a major upheaval.

No one expected that Gong Yun would take over the Fifth Legion as the Commander-in-chief.

As soon as the news broke, naturally, many opposed it, with the most tumultuous objections coming from the veterans of the Fifth Legion.

Many who were dissatisfied even submitted their retirement applications.

Initially, it was merely some officers under manipulation plotting this as a threat, but many ordinary soldiers, hearing that the new legion commander had a title without real power and that the Fifth Legion had lost the backing of the Alchemist Association upon his takeover, also suspended training in protest under instigation.

Due to its deep connections with the Lan Family, the Fifth Legion had always managed to secure more Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion than other legions, thus enjoying greater benefits.

With half of the legion opposing Gong Yun’s leadership, the situation became exceedingly prickly and undercurrents surged.

Yet, with the Emperor and Si Yuting backing him from behind, and Gong Yun himself not being passive, the situation was not desperate.

Gong Yun too was once a Five-Star General, just a step away from advancing to Marshal just like Li Hanchi—until his Spirit Sea was ruined, leading to his military title being withdrawn. He assumed the commander position, which did not require going to battlefields, and even prepared a vice-commander to take over the Second Legion.

Gong Yun’s remaining influence was still potent, and frankly, just demonstrating his capabilities once would have made the opposition’s arguments falter.

This was also why Qu Tong only reminded Gong Yun to fulfill his promise after healing him to this extent.

Yet, Gong Yun did not reveal his capabilities but instead agreed to everyone’s retirement applications, pushing an already tense situation to an even more critical state.

Qu Tong was somewhat puzzled, monitoring how reports on Gong Yun’s seemingly infuriating actions dominated several pages on the Star Network and remained hot for a week without decreasing in intensity.

"It could have been resolved once and for all, why would grandfather choose such a risky method, without fear of backlash?" Qu Tong, not being a military strategist, asked Si Yuting, puzzled.

Si Yuting handed over a peeled orange to Qu Tong, patiently explaining, "Grandfather took over the Fifth Legion, but he’s not ready to take over a legion where everyone has diverging loyalties."

Qu Tong was quick-witted; with Si Yuting’s hint, she understood immediately.

Originally, she just wanted Gong Yun to restrain the Lan Family for half a year, with no military support.

But Gong Yun, or rather, His Majesty the Emperor, was playing a much larger game, plotting far beyond just half a year.

Qu Tong recalled her first impression of Gong Yun: composed and restrained, affable, yet his dignity was unmistakable.

It made sense, as Gong Yun had lived nearly 200 years; his achievements weren’t due to the Empress Dowager but were earned by slowly climbing from the bottom up.

It was after his fame and accomplishments that Gong Lingyu became the Empress.

The coercion tactics by the Lan Family and others might really be insignificant in comparison.

"With so many people suddenly leaving the Fifth Legion, and there’s still some time before the military academies are on break, what do you plan to do?" After asking, Qu Tong added, "If this involves military secrets, forget I asked."

"It’s not really a secret," Si Yuting shook his head, "Grandfather has already submitted an application for special recruitment approval, which is under discussion and should yield results soon."

"Special circumstances can relax requirements, allowing direct public recruitment. Anyone who meets the criteria can participate, not necessarily just military academy graduates."

Qu Tong, seeing the slight frown unconsciously forming on Si Yuting’s brow as he spoke of this matter, knew that the approval was not easy to secure.

Qu Tong was right; for several days, there were no reports on the Star Network.

Recruiting tens, even hundreds of thousands of new soldiers suddenly, it was impossible for the officials not to issue a public announcement—the only explanation was that there were too many dissenters, without a unified consensus.

Because of this, Si Yuting spent several consecutive days either at the Army Affiliated Residence or the Imperial Palace.

But within two days, a turning point occurred.

The officers dismissed by Gong Yun, bearing grudges, took advantage of their return to the Legion for procedural matters and deliberately made things difficult for Fei Ze and Fei Wenyang, whom Gong Yun had brought from the Second Legion to help handle affairs.

By the time Gong Yun arrived, Fei Ze was injured and restrained, while Fei Wenyang had almost suffered a Mental Outburst.

Gong Yun glanced at the soldiers who enjoyed the spectacle and the two or three SS-rank officers who, under the pretense of sparring, were intentionally hitting him. He then exerted the spiritual power he hadn’t used in a long time to personally subdue them.

Together with the other SS-rank participants in the disturbance, they were all confined in the Legion’s isolation room, and the watching soldiers received their respective punishments according to military regulations.

This news spread quickly, causing a huge uproar.

Shocked netizens commented:

"My God! Commander Gong actually used spiritual power and he’s still fine!"

"Can someone tell me if Commander Gong’s Spirit Sea has recovered?"

"Waiting for an official notification! @Imperial Military Headquarters@Royal Official"

"Waiting for some great news!"

...

Before a response could be issued, Fei Wenxing and the old master of the Fei Family separately found Qu Tong and Old Yuan, seeking a Special-grade Elixir.

Fei Wenyang, an SS-rank Psychic, had used a High-grade Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion this time, but the effect wasn’t as good as before and he still had to stay inside the control room to get through it.

The military doctor suggested that his tolerance might have increased, so they sought a Special-grade Elixir just in case—even if it wasn’t needed this time, it could be used in the future.

It just so happened that the military had allocated its quota of Special-grade Elixirs for the month.

Upon reflecting, Qu Tong directly used Miss Ali’s God of Wealth Temple shop account to openly tag Gong Yun on the Fifth Legion’s official website to request the transmission code, sending two elixirs to Commander Gong for free, specifying one of them for Fei Wenyang.

This action undoubtedly expressed a stance—I support what you, the Alchemist Association, oppose!

And it was a stance supported with significant resources!

Watching the drastically different public opinion online, Qu Tong leaned back in Si Yuting’s office chair and raised her eyebrows towards the man on the projection screen, "Can you come home to sleep tonight?"

On the other end of the screen, Si Yuting seemed helplessly resigned as he said indulgently, "Alright, I’ll come back tonight."

"Okay, that’s settled then. I’m hanging up; Old Yuan’s about to pop out of the screen."

Qu Tong, looking at the projected screen showing 99+ messages from the same person bouncing continuously, twitched the corner of her mouth.

Initially, it was just a call, but it got automatically disconnected because Si Yuting’s video call was monopolizing the line.

Was it just two elixirs?

Was it necessary?

Resignedly clicking open, she didn’t bother to read the messages but instead called directly.

As soon as the communication connected, Old Yuan’s plaintive, incessant chatter started, clearly indicating how upset he was.

Qu Tong moved the Light Brain a bit further away and, after Old Yuan finished speaking, she slowly consoled, "Wait a couple of days. I’ll take my elixirs to auction on E12 Star. We’ll split the auction money."

"You, you, you!" Old Yuan, overwhelmed by emotion, blurted out, "You little rascal! Is that the point?"

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