SFS Chapter 199 If you can’t wait, take a break first
Chapter 199 If you can’t wait, take a break first
"I did say before that if anything happens to you, I won't live alone," Yun Ji lowered his eyes and silently picked out her words, "but if I'm gone, you don't have to go with me.
"Even without me, you have to be fine."
Nan Yingzhi was a little angry at his words, "My death is not a pity, you have to take care of yourself." She stared into his eyes and spoke in a heavier tone.
"You unilaterally staged a love drama with me, and you don't allow me to accompany you through life and death." She spread her hands, "What kind of hegemony is this?"
"Well, am I unreasonable?" Yun Ji was at a loss as to what to do, so he had to tell the truth, "But I just want you to be well."
"Put yourself in my shoes. I don't want you to get hurt or get into trouble either," she said, using reason and emotion. "If we go together, we can increase our combat effectiveness and save ourselves the trouble of thinking. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"
Feeling that this made sense, but worried that Nan Yingzhi might get hurt, Yun Ji looked worried, “But on the battlefield, swords have no eyes.
"Besides, 'to capture a thief, first capture the king'. As the king of a country, you are too conspicuous. If you get hurt, the consequences will be disastrous."
After a long silence, Nan Yingzhi sighed, "Everyone is different": "Ordinary soldiers don't deserve death, but I'm like a porcelain doll, I can't stand even a little injury?"
Although he really wanted to admit that this was what he meant - "Anyone can get into trouble, but Xiao Zhizi can't afford to be hurt", Yun Ji saw that her face was as gloomy as water, so he changed his words.
"Xiao Zhizi, the battlefield is too dangerous. Even I can't guarantee that I can come back safe and sound. And I am in charge of the whole army, so I am afraid I may not be able to take care of you."
After several conversations, Yun Ji felt that she had made up her mind, so he tried to persuade her, "In the previous life, Ling Feng died on the battlefield, which led to his wife hanging herself and Ling Yu becoming a nun.
"After such a tragic experience, I am reluctant to let Lingfeng go into battle in this life, but I am afraid that you will repeat his mistakes."
"The battlefield is ever-changing and there are unexpected situations, such as the death of an old man, which is inevitable, but,"
Changing the subject, Nan Yingzhi gave him a detailed analysis, "Mr. Yu, this war must be fought, otherwise our descendants will not have peace.
"And if I go there myself, I can boost their morale to the greatest extent possible, as their morale has been hit hard by the opponent. That's the best thing.
"Personally, I can't bear to leave you, and I want to advance and retreat with you.
"Qingchuan'er, no matter whether we win or lose this battle, let me accompany you on the battlefield and become the sharp blade in your hand, okay?"
Moved by her sincere gaze and well-organized words, Yun Ji took a deep breath and finally said, "Okay."
"I have great martial arts skills, but I don't know much about deploying troops," he frankly exposed his own shortcomings. Nan Yingzhi knew that this was his strength, so he decided to complement him. "Therefore, I will have to trouble you to make up the strategy."
Before this, Yun Ji had been worried. Although he was slightly better than Yuchi Yi in strategizing, he did not have many strong and capable generals at his disposal, and he was afraid that he would not be able to win in a short time.
When he heard that Xiao Zhizi wanted to "join his army", his eyes lit up and he addressed her as a subject to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I will obey your command."
"In front of you, I am not His Majesty, but your most loyal general."
Holding his fingertips, Nan Yingzhi gently kissed the back of his hand, "Qingchuan, use me as you please. I will not let you down for your wholehearted trust."
Seeing that the noble emperor, who had a blank expression in front of outsiders, was now willing to submit to him, Yun Ji's deep heart was like several pebbles bouncing on the water at the same time, causing ripples that took a long time to calm down.
"Xiao Zhizi, stop doing this." He placed his other fingertip on Nan Yingzhi's chin and slowly lifted her head up. "I am not nobler than you, and you are not inferior to me."
"You've been training hard, and you've been sweating a lot, so your body is sticky. Go take a bath." Nan Yingzhi carried him into the Yangxin Palace and placed him beside the bathtub. "I'll call someone in to run the water for you."
Thinking that she was accompanying him personally to wash away his fatigue, Yun Ji saw that she was about to leave and grabbed her sleeve.
Just as she was about to go out and call Gao Shu to ask him to send a few nimble maids to rub Yun Ji's back, Nan Yingzhi saw that he seemed to have something to say, so she stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"
Yun Ji has always adhered to the principle of "no physical contact between men and women" and was too embarrassed to reveal his true feelings.
He lowered his eyes and hesitated, "Little Gardenia, won't you stay and accompany me?"
"I really want to accompany you, but," Nan Yingzhi paused and explained the reason, "I am going to lead the army in person. It is a sudden event and I am about to go to the battlefield. There are many affairs of the previous dynasty that I have not explained to Shen Xi yet.
"I have to get up early tomorrow and cannot sleep late tonight, so I have to take this opportunity to issue an order."
Knowing that what she said was true, Yun Ji pursed his lips and reluctantly accepted it: "Okay."
"You must be very tired today. I'll ask my maid to give you a bath." Nan Yingzhi was anxious to find Shen Xi to explain government affairs. She patted his shoulder and was about to leave. "Enjoy yourself."
"No maid." She was unwilling to be seen naked and defenseless by people other than Xiao Zhizi. Seeing that she would not stay, Yun Ji shook her head and refused to let the others in. "I will do it myself."
Respecting his wishes, Nan Yingzhi did not force him, but nodded: "Okay, then I'll ask them to put the hot water in and leave, so as not to disturb you."
She went outside and called a few diligent maids to serve her. She rubbed her brows and said to Gao Shu, "Gao Shu, call Elder Shen over."
Knowing that she had summoned the highly respected minister to the palace at night, there must be something urgent. Gao Shu originally wanted to ask clearly so that the people sent out could deal with the minister's questions.
Seeing that she had no intention of revealing anything, he was very tactful and kept his mouth shut, not overstepping his authority, and only sent his guards forward.
He turned back to Nan Yingzhi, wanting to serve her personally, but she sent him out again: "Gao Shu, bring Minister Song as well."
When Shen Xi and Song Cheng arrived, Nan Yingzhi was not idle.
She fiddled with the black and white pieces on the chessboard, analyzing the situation in the court and on the border.
Yun Ji quickly washed off his tiredness and changed into clean clothes. As soon as he came out, he saw her supporting her head with one hand and moving the chess piece with the other hand from time to time.
Seeing that there was no one around, the air was filled with the fragrance of the gardenia he had given to Xiao Zhizi to relieve headaches. Yun Ji stared at her for a while, not wanting to disturb her.
Tempted by the subtle fragrance emanating from Xiao Zhizi, he slowly approached her with a faint scent of soapberry, intending to be unnoticeable.
Immersed in his own thoughts, until the chessboard cast some shadows, Nan Yingzhi suddenly woke up as if from a dream and raised his head.
When she saw that it was him, her frown relaxed immediately. She stretched out her hand for him to sit on her legs and asked with a smile, "Are you done washing?" Yun Ji leaned over.
"Xiao Zhizi, I'm sorry," he glanced at the black and white pieces on her chessboard, which were fighting fiercely, and apologized in a low voice, "I didn't mean to disturb you."
"It's okay, the elder hasn't come yet, we can chat for a while." Nan Yingzhi poked his forehead lightly with her fingertips and said teasingly, "I love the country, but I also love beauties.
"My beautiful lady Yun, I am glad to hear that you are willing to chat with me."
Although he didn't understand how he became a "great beauty" with just a few words from her, Yun Ji put aside his doubts and remained happy when he heard that she didn't think he was in the way.
Just as he was about to take advantage of her favor and ask her "Will you choose the country or me?", his lips moved, he thought for a moment, but in the end he didn't say it.
The country is the foundation that their Yun family's ancestors worked hard to build, and Xiao Zhizi enjoys the feeling of being in control of the world and looking down on others. How could he deprive her of it without authorization?
Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Nan Yingzhi stroked his slightly wet black hair, kissed the corner of his mouth, and encouraged him with her eyes: "Qingchuan, what do you want to say?"
"Well, when will the elder arrive?" Yun Ji didn't ask a question that made it difficult for her to respond. He asked a different question, and his ears flushed, "If he, an old antique, sees you hugging me like this.
"First, he will say something bad about you, and second, I'm embarrassed too."
Recalling the saying “soldiers are half dead on the battlefield, beauties are still singing and dancing under the tent”, Nan Yingzhi realized that if the news of him still flirting with the concubines of the previous dynasty during the war got out, it would have a bad impact.
(Tang Dynasty: Gao Shi's "Yan Ge Xing")
She thought for a moment, then held Yun Ji horizontally and stood up from the dragon chair: "Since you are shy, why don't you go in and wait for me?"
Holding her neck tightly, Yun Ji's face became hotter when he heard the word "wife", and he replied vaguely: "Okay."
"If you are tired, take a rest first," Nan Yingzhi relaxed a little, "I don't know how long it will take for me to come back this time, I plan to hand over the government affairs to the elder.
"But it's not appropriate to let him take care of everything alone, so I called Song Cheng to come and learn from him. So I'm afraid it will take a long time to talk."
Obediently sliding from her arms and onto the bed, Yun Ji saw her turning around to leave, and didn't dare to keep her, so he just whispered reluctantly: "Little Gardenia, come back soon."
Worried that it was cold, he stayed in the hall without a charcoal fire, which might make him catch a cold, so Nan Yingzhi carefully tucked in the quilt for him.
"I'll do it as soon as possible." Seeing Yun Ji's sleepy eyes, he was still rubbing the corners of his eyes, trying to look at her, and she kissed the corner of his lips, "If you can't wait, go to sleep first, don't force yourself.
"After all, we will start our journey tomorrow and then we will have to go to the battlefield. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to have such a good sleep."