Chapter 199: Commitment (Extra 11)
Lu Yan finished his dinner, and the night was already dark.
Although he and Rong Ling have a marriage contract, after all, the two are not married, and it is inconvenient for a lonely man and a widow to spend the night in the same room.
So, after thinking for a while, Lu Yan still said to Rong Ling: "Tonight, I will discuss with the generals and military affairs, you can sleep in this tent, and I will go to the generals' tent." β
"Do you still have to discuss military affairs at such a late hour? You're wounded, so send someone and call them. I can wait for you outside the tent, but I can't sleep anyway because it's hot and humid. β
Rong Ling was worried about Lu Yan's body and couldn't bear him to continue to work, so he wanted to leave by himself, so that Lu Yan could negotiate in the tent and not run back and forth.
But Lu Yan, who is also concerned about his soul, how could he be willing to let his sweetheart be alone outside the tent?
So, he continued to step forward and said: "This military affairs are a bit complicated, I don't know when to talk about it, and it's not a way to let you wait outside the tent." Or I'll go to their tent and counsel, and you stay. If you feel stuffy, I'll ask someone to bring you a bamboo mat, and you'll be much more comfortable sleeping. It's not early, you have to go back to the palace tomorrow, you rest early. β
Lu Yan said that, and still insisted on putting on his coat and leaving the camp.
Although Rong Ling was worried about his injury, she also knew that Lu Yan was responsible and would not be able to delay the affairs of the army.
So, she no longer stopped her, but listened to Lu Yan's words and sat down on the cushion next to the table.
This sitting is two hours.
Before she knew it, she was lying asleep on her stomach on the table.
Maybe she was still worried about Lu Yan's injury subconsciously, maybe her arm that had been sleeping for too long was a little numb, Rong Ling opened her eyes in a daze, and she found that she was still the only one in the tent.
"Isn't he done yet?"
Rong Ling rubbed his misty eyes with worry about Lu Yan, and then slowly stood up and walked out of the tent.
But when she gently lifted the curtain of the tent, she suddenly found that Lu Yan was sitting in the open space not far from the tent.
There was also a campfire in front of him, and a pot of something was boiling.
"Why didn't you come back?"
Rong Ling walked gently to Lu Yan's side and slowly sat down.
She looked worriedly at the man in his coat beside her and asked in a low voice.
Lu Yan was also very surprised when he saw Rong Ling come out, he turned his head and said with a shallow smile: "I'm afraid of disturbing your rest, so I'll sit here." But you, why don't you sleep, aren't you used to it? β
"No, I'm just waiting for you, so I don't dare to sleep too soundly."
"Wait for me? Have you been waiting for me? β
As soon as Rong Ling's words came out, Lu Yan was stunned, he thought that Rong Ling was resting in the tent, but he didn't expect that she had been waiting for him.
"Yes, I was waiting for you, but I didn't expect that you were always outside the tent..."
At this point, Rong Ling was a little depressed.
Seeing this, Lu Yan hurriedly apologized: "I'm sorry, Miss Rong, I..."
Lu Yan was halfway through this, but Rong Ling didn't want to listen any further.
I saw her laughing at herself, and said helplessly: "Miss Rong... You saved me twice, and even now, you still call me that, it seems that I am indeed just the person you saved by accident when the road is uneven... In this case, I won't bother General Lu in the future..."
With that, Rong Ling got up in disappointment and turned to leave.
But just as she lifted the hem of her skirt and raised her legs to return to the tent, suddenly, a warm palm pulled her tightly.
"At this point, I'm afraid it's hard not to bother. Because, you are already in my heart. β
Lu Yan's sudden confession shocked Rong Ling.
She stood still, letting Lu Yan's palm grip her slender wrist.
Lu Yan saw Rong Lingleng standing in place, and stood up with the pain in his shoulder.
He turned Rong Ling slightly, facing himself, looked at her affectionately with deep eyes, and said softly: "Ling'er, you have never been a passerby who was rescued by my uneven road, we have a marriage contract, you are my Lu Yan's fiancΓ©e, I Lu Yan will do my best to protect you, even if you are injured, it doesn't matter, I just want you to be safe." β
Facing Lu Yan's affection, Rong Ling no longer concealed it.
She took Lu Yan's hand and said softly: "Why don't I be, I also want you to be safe." Lu Yan, you promise me not to get hurt again in the future, okay? β
"This, I'm a general after all, and I have no eyes on the battlefield, I'm afraid..."
"Don't be afraid! Can't be afraid! Promise me, well, I want you to be safe! β
"Okay, I'll be safe..."
Lu Yan said, raising his hand and gently taking Rong Ling into his arms.
His jaw pressed against her forehead, feeling the warmth that belonged to her.
Lu Yan knew that from this moment on, he had a bond in this world.
This is the most untouchable emotion, he still moved.
He didn't even know how he was going to fulfill that promise with only ten days left.
However, even if it is only one day, even if there is only one day left, he wants to be with the person in his arms.
This love that spans two spaces, he can't let go of it after all.
This night, Rong Ling slept very deeply in the company of Lu Yan.
Even, more at ease than she slept in the palace.
Lu Yan knew that the big war was coming, and it was even more rare to have such a peaceful night with Rong Ling.
So, he stayed up all night, watching the people beside him until dawn.
The next day, after Lu Yan explained the affairs of the camp, he accompanied Rong Ling back to the palace.
At this time, the emperor, who had received the news of Lingfu the day before, had been waiting in the main hall for a long time.
Lu Yan told the emperor what happened the day before, the emperor frowned, his face was embarrassed, he knew that this battle to force the palace was already on the line, and he might come to Jingyang City at any time.
So, he immediately ordered Lu Yan: "Lu Aiqing, you immediately arrange it, let your Lu family army garrison outside the city, and report back immediately if there is any trouble!" β
"Yes, Wechen obeys."
"Also, I have already sent someone to find some clues about the assassination of Rong Ling in the palace, I am afraid it is related to Concubine Jing. I have already ordered someone to keep an eye on her, and you tell Rong Ling that you must be careful when you go to Concubine Jing's palace in the near future. β
"Yes, Weichen will convey His Majesty's concern to Rong Ling."
"You and Rong Ling are married by me, and when this crisis passes, I will let you get married immediately."
"Thank you for your grace."
Lu Yan hugged his fists to thank Emperor Longen, but he knew in his heart that the few days he left in this world would not be able to fulfill his wish to marry Rong Ling.
At this time, how he hoped that there would be an afterlife with Rong Ling.
If he could, he would like to take Rong Ling to his world, the country of freedom.
Lu Yan left from the main hall and came to the imperial dining room to look for Rong Ling.
When he arrived at the imperial dining room, Rong Ling was busy in the kitchen making lunch for the palace masters.
The figure of Qianqian in front of the stove attracted Lu Yan's attention, and he really didn't want to look away for a moment, for fear of missing every movement of Rong Ling.
"Ling'er, I want to take you to see another world, a world that is completely different from here..."
At the same time, the army of millions of Huns is also marching in the direction of Jingyang City...
(End of chapter)