Crossing the Sauvignon Blanc

The next day, Yan Mo took Xiao Yao and Wu You to the military camp. Seeing the newly renovated camp, Yan Mo was very happy. Along the way, smoke from cooking fires rose and the laughter of children playing could be heard. Yan Mo came wearing a mask. Although many rebels had actually seen Yan Mo's true face, she was still pretending to be cool. After all, she was the wife of the military advisor, and she was the husband's wife!

"Attack, defend, kill" bursts of training slogans rang out. Soldiers in the square were wearing armor and holding sharp weapons in their hands, training over and over again.

"Madam, the military advisor's wife is back." Someone yelled, and everyone emerged from their wooden houses. Some watched in silence, curious, while others shouted "Madam" out loud. There was respect in all their eyes. Yes, respect.

When the changes in the military camp first started, some people believed that it was the work of the military advisor. However, as the changes grew bigger and bigger, they asked around and found out that these supplies were sent by a masked girl. Later, the soldiers who were sent out to find wives found out that Yan Mo had opened many shops outside and spent a lot of the money he earned on them. They also learned that his wife was the head of the Shengdan Hall.

Only then did they remember that the potion they drank every six months could eliminate the remaining toxins in the body. The lady had been helping them since she was very young. They had more than just respect for Yan Mo, but admiration.

"Everyone, go about your own business. I'm going to go see my adoptive father."

"promise…"

Uh, that's really good.

Wuyou had been watching quietly since she entered. She'd been quite nervous when her sister told her they were coming to the Chenrong Yijun camp, but now that she saw Aunt Mo held such a high position in the camp and everyone respected Yan Mo, she felt relieved. She looked around curiously. Many children also stopped playing and looked at the three people in front of them. Some boldly wanted to step forward to ask, but were held back by the women. Sensing Yan Mo meant no harm, the women nodded at him. The women who came later had never seen Yan Mo before. They were just a little intimidated by his aura. The women who were willing to follow him to the camp must have loved their husbands very much.

When we arrived at Hongjiang's cabin, Xiangliu was drinking tea with Hongjiang.

"Stinky Xiangliu, you didn't even invite me to come see my adoptive father. I haven't seen my adoptive father for a hundred years. Is he doing well?"

Xiangliu touched his nose awkwardly. It was because he remembered that he had been working out too late last night and wanted her to have more rest. He was just too embarrassed to say it out loud!

"Greetings, General Hong Jiang." Xiao Yao and Wu You bowed at the same time.

"It's good, but they are two heartless people who don't even come back to see an old man like me. Who are they?"

"Haha, I'm busy. This is Xiaoyao. The little girl has grown up. This is the daughter of Shaohao and Xilingheng."

"Hasn't Xiling Heng already..." Hong Jiang was puzzled.

"Isn't that your daughter, a daughter of extraordinary ability, whom I rescued? Now Xiling Heng has married Shaohao as a commoner. Don't you know that I switched the identity of the daughter? I'm smart, right? Don't you think those Xuanyuan bastards will ever get another drop of blood from them!"

"Alright, alright! King Xuanyuan always resorts to underhanded tactics and uses his own flesh and blood to build his path to emperorship. He deserves to be a lonely old man now!"

"What are your plans now, godfather?" Yan Mo still wanted to ask Hong Jiang what he wanted.

Hong Jiang looked out the window with deep eyes. Yan Mo followed his gaze and saw a soldier carefully wiping the sweat off a woman who was cooking. The two were talking and laughing, and their happiness seemed unreal. Children were playing and fighting in the distance, which was out of place with the dull military camp before. Now, this place was more like a paradise.

"Just guard them..."

Then he looked at Yan Mo and said, "Tell me about your plan!"

"I'm sorry I didn't think of helping you restore your country, because I feel no one in the Central Plains is capable of this responsibility. Even if you restore your country, there will still be endless internal strife. Even if you forcefully suppress it, Xiangliu will become the second Chichen. I don't want that to happen."

Hong Jiang nodded in agreement.

Yan Mo continued, "I believe you have heard what I have been doing for the past hundred years. I have formed an alliance with King Hao Ling. My rebel army is still training. I can see that even though they are living a prosperous life now, no soldier wants to leave. The existence of the rebel army is to contain Xi Yan. Hao Ling is now developing very well in terms of economy, military and agriculture. I am waiting for an opportunity to wait for Xuan Xuan to sit on the throne of Xi Yan. But please rest assured, I have placed my confidants around him. He can't make any waves. The reason for doing this is that he wants to kill our people with good reason. "I have been waiting for this opportunity to unify the world, and I am also waiting for this opportunity. I want to overthrow Xi Yan with justification and unify the world! I hope that at the last moment, my adoptive father can lead the righteous army to help me. I will restore the reputation of the righteous army. When the time comes, whether you want to continue to come here or return to Shennong Mountain to ask for a piece of land, I can decide. I know that you are attached to your homeland and want to fight for your homeland until the last moment. However, only when you are alive can you not be forgotten. I will leave a city called Chenrong City in Shennong Mountain and erect a monument to all the heroes who died in the battle. The righteous army is definitely not a rebel army. Your spirit should be passed down through the ages!"

Hong Jiang was moved. He had never considered restoring his country, let alone living. But for the past two hundred years, Yan Mo had planned everything for them. Now, hearing these words, his heart surged. He didn't care whether he would survive in the end, but the last few words touched him deeply. Yan Mo understood their persistence and hoped that their perseverance would be passed down through the ages, allowing them to stand up straight and live their lives. They had never been rebels!

"Girl, thank you. As your godfather, please accept my greeting!" Hong Jiang's voice was choked with sobs. He suddenly stood up and bowed deeply.

Yan Mo and Xiang Liu hurriedly helped Hong Jiang up.

"Foster father, you are embarrassing me. This is what I should do. As Xiang Liu's wife and your foster daughter, it is my duty to share your worries. I think this is a very meaningful thing. You deserve it!"

After a moment of silence, Yan Mo looked at Hong Jiang and Xiang Liu with a smile again.

"To be honest, I feel particularly close to the rebels when I see them. The country I once lived in was not strong at the beginning. It can be said that those who lag behind will be beaten, just like the former Shennong. One day, other countries set their sights on this piece of fat meat. They have advanced weapons. Just by standing far away and flicking a switch, they can kill you. Just one large weapon can destroy an entire town. Our country was surrounded by eight surrounding countries. They burned, killed, looted, and spared no one, not even children. But we did not give up. We used the strength of ants to shake the big tree. Our people are very united. The word "surrender" does not exist in our culture that has been passed down for thousands of years. They banded together to resist the injustice of fate. At this time, a spontaneously organized civilian army slowly formed. When they were outnumbered, they harassed the enemy; when they were outnumbered, they used tactics to strike back. Not a single one surrendered, each one using their own flesh and blood to resist the overwhelming force. No one believed we could win! But, believe it, in the end, we actually won. The mere mention of our army terrified them. Because they all had a common goal: to protect our homes, our loved ones, our descendants. Descendants are hope, godfather, you see, they are hope. Although I would prefer they live in a world without war, I believe they will carry on from generation to generation. The righteous army must not be desecrated, and its spirit will live on forever…”

After Yan Mo finished speaking, she saw that they were all staring at her silently. Suddenly, she blushed and scratched her head in embarrassment.

"Am I wrong?"

"No, no, I just didn't expect you to say such words at such a young age, making your adoptive father feel ashamed. What's more, you have sacrificed so much for the rebels, and we can't help you... Moreover, many people in our country have given up, leaving us alone to fight..."

"That's why you're so precious. You're worthy! You can't die. I want you to live a glorious life, letting everyone understand the significance of your perseverance. That's what matters most, not dying in battle when invaders call you traitors. You should stand high above, mocking the invaders' incompetence and their scheming. I will return your homes, but I can't give you a country. I hope you won't blame me."

"That's enough, girl. You've done well enough. If you need me in the future, I will do my best to help you!" Hong Jiang said so confidently that he almost swore an oath.

"Let's eat first. Aunt Li cooked today and I'm really hungry. Girl, why don't you try the food in the barracks?"

"Okay, I just said I was hungry." Yan Mo took Xiang Liu's hand and whispered in his ear, "Did I sound good?"

Xiangliu smiled and nodded.

"When everything is over, let's go wandering, okay? Leave a home in every place in the wilderness..."

"Listen to you."

"How many children do you want?"

"Um?……"

Wuyou and Xiaoyao looked at the three people walking away and exchanged bewildered looks. Did they ignore them again?

"You have to get used to it slowly..." Xiaoyao said helplessly. After all, it wasn't the first time she was abandoned...