Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 767: Chapter 767: I’ll be waiting here for you to return!
 

The Di family hastily set up the incense table to receive the edict.

The members of the Di family knelt down densely, waiting for the reading of the edict.

“By the decree of the Emperor who governs the world with culture and suppresses chaos with military power: military generals are the pillars of the imperial court and the backbone of the nation. Those who excel in both civil and military affairs and contribute to the cause should be commended and rewarded. Captain Zhiguo Di Yelei, a young talent with outstanding martial arts skills, has fought in all corners and captured bandit chiefs in front of the palace steps, saved me from fire and water, and protected my royal journey with merit. Bestowing a military position is indeed appropriate. Unexpectedly, when I visited the border affairs, ethnic groups disturbed Hebei, and summer bandits took advantage of the chaos to invade my vast territory, with domestic strife rampant and close to the palace. I hereby appoint you as the Great General of All Guards, leading 100,000 troops and receiving the imperial edict at the play, so as to awe the barbarians. Deeply cherish the gallant merits of the original military and spread the glory of China, use the fragrance to diffuse, temporarily grant military emblem, and add great achievements. My decree is honored.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty, may you live forever and ever and ever!”

Di Yelei became more puzzled as he listened, but he still accepted the Imperial Decree.

Only at this moment did a faint smile appear on Di Hongyuan’s face.

“Third brother, congratulations. Now that you are the fourth-ranked Great General of All Guards and have the deep trust of His Majesty, leading 100,000 troops, you must not slacken in the future. Fight bravely against the enemy to defend your country and repay His Majesty’s favor!”

“Wait, big brother, you’re saying His Majesty granted me the fourth-ranked Great General of All Guards and gave me 100,000 troops?”

Di Yelei still had not recovered from this sudden change.

Di Hongyuan nodded affirmatively: “As early as the Flying Horse Hostel, His Majesty wrote the edict, allowing your elder brother to announce it at the appropriate time. Now that you are ready for everything, you should set out as soon as possible!”@@novelbin@@

“Is Ye Lei really going to escort His Majesty to enter the capital? Such a journey is thousands of miles away, and I’m afraid it’s not suitable for you to go alone.” Zhang Peng was more concerned.

“No worries, isn’t Third Brother still having 2,000 trusted soldiers?”

Di Hongyuan seemed to know human nature very well and looked confident: “They wouldn’t refuse such an opportunity to make achievements. Besides, Zhang Peng, Hongyuan has another favor to ask.” As he spoke, he turned his head and bowed again to Zhang Peng.

Zhang Peng hurriedly dodged, “What do you mean, Brother Di?”

“This trip to the capital city is thousands of miles away. Zhang Peng, you and Third Brother are both masters and friends. He has been learning to go hunting with you since childhood, and the two of you have a tacit understanding. If you accompany him to the north, the effect will surely be greater. So, Hongyuan boldly asks…”

“Hey! Brother Di, you’re just being polite by saying that.”

Before Di Hongyuan could finish, Zhang Peng interrupted him: “Even if Brother Di didn’t ask, I would accompany Ye Lei on this journey. Nothing more than brotherhood!” After saying that, Zhang Peng let go of him and turned back.

The words of Di Hongyuan were not only polite, but they also erected a wall in Zhang Peng’s heart, making the warm and harmonious memories of their childhood disappear without a trace.

“Brother Zhang…”

Di Yelei hurriedly stepped forward and called out to him.

Zhang Peng stopped, reassuring him with a smile and shaking his head: “It’s alright, I need to go back and pack up as well. Besides, I have to talk to Guihua too. After all, this trip away from home won’t be just a day or two.”

Di Yelei withdrew his hand: “In that case, it’s for the best. You make haste and return quickly. By the way, do you want me to accompany you back?”

“No need! You’re about to leave home too. Take advantage of the little time left and say goodbye to your sister-in-law properly.”

After saying that, Zhang Peng strode away.

Di Yelei looked up at Di Hongyuan, moving his lips several times, but ultimately saying nothing. Liu Sisi raised a willowy eyebrow, wondering what was going on at the moment.

That night, Liu Sisi made a temporary wrist guard for Di Yelei. Di Yelei already had two wrist guards, but when it came to a real life-or-death fight, there was no time to worry about protecting his wrists, and his strength was both fast and powerful. A good wrist guard could reduce the impact on the wrists a lot.

Liu Sisi’s handiwork was not very good. In her previous life, she had only done some cross-stitching. Now, deciding to make a wrist guard on the spur of the moment, her skill had not improved.

“Stop embroidering, the wrist guard doesn’t need flowers to be useful.”

Di Yelei came in from outside, saw the item in her hand clearly, and went forward to grab her hand, snatching the wrist guard away.

Liu Sisi gave him a sideways glance, snatched back the wrist guard, and continued to embroider: “Stop making a fuss. Didn’t you see that I’ve already embroidered half of it? I’m just embroidering a single orchid grass, not some complicated pattern.”

Di Yelei didn’t snatch it back again, but gently sat down beside Liu Sisi and looked down at her carefully embroidering.

“Do you remember once saying that you hated embroidery? You didn’t want me to trap you in the four-cornered sky of the backyard. But now, for my sake, you’ve picked up the embroidery you hated so much, and even willingly stayed here to mourn my father.”

He would never forget her resentful expression when she talked about embroidery in the beginning.

Liu Sisi stopped her hand, looked up at him and said, “Don’t think too much about it. I did all this willingly.”

Because he treated her like the treasure in his heart, because she truly loved him, so even if she was doing the things she hated the most, she was enjoying it.

“Yes, you are willing. I understand.”

Di Yelei gently hugged her from behind, putting his head on top of hers: “It’s because I understand that I feel even more sad …”

Ah, the woman he treasures so much in his heart!

She will be so far away, and if she really becomes tired, sick, or trapped, he will have no way of knowing and will not be able to help her. Whenever he thinks about this, his heart sinks to the ground, overcome with grief.

“Sisi, I don’t want to leave. I want to be with you, to be with our children. I have long thought that when we return to the Upper Village, I will go hunting to support the family while you take care of the children. In the evening, you cook a simple meal for us, and our family lives happily together. Day after day we live like this …”

Such a beautiful scene is the pursuit of her two lifetimes! How could Liu Sisi not be moved?

Her eyes filled with tears, but she did not turn back, instead she reached out and held his hand around her waist, gripping tightly.

“How can there be a small family without everyone? How can the chaotic Gongzhou City give us peaceful days? When your hair is gray and you are sitting on a Zen couch, will you regret your choice? Will you regret that because of a momentary impulse, you did not realize your own ideals?”

“But, I …”

“In order to achieve your ideals, the time is not on our side. If you miss it, it’s gone forever. As for you and me, we still have several decades to walk hand in hand. If our love is long-lasting, why should we care about every morning and evening? But you must remember, I will be here waiting for you to come back! Never forget.”

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Note: The format of the Imperial Decree is from Baidu.