Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

Didn’t you say we’re leaving tomorrow?

"It's absolutely true. Even Jiang Zhouye was kept in the dark about this. We discovered that Qin Beihuang didn't come to congratulate us today. At first, we thought he didn't dare to come, but the Third Prince brought news that Lu Lingsong left the capital last night."

"We felt something was wrong, so we went to the General's Mansion and found out that Qin Beihuang and Lu Qingheng had set out at dawn."

"Everyone who participated in the Southern Expedition has already left Kyoto."

"They are so despicable that they deliberately hid it from you."

Jiang Ningwan's heart sank, she knew it wouldn't be so smooth!

These people tried every possible means to prevent her from participating in the Southern Expedition.

The departure time was set by the emperor, but they dared to act in advance. How outrageous!

Jiang Ningwan took off her phoenix crown and wedding dress.

Pei Xunzhi was shocked. "What are you doing?"

"They have been on the road for a day. If we don't chase them now, we will miss the team. If we stay away from the team for too long, we will be treated as deserters." Jiang Ningwan changed her clothes quickly and ran out.

"But today is your wedding!"

Jiang Ningwan knew it of course, but she didn't care about that anymore.

Even if she was not charged with desertion, they would definitely find an excuse to prevent her from participating in the Southern Expedition.

She can't miss this opportunity.

As soon as I ran into the yard, I met Qin Shuangchi who came in in a wheelchair. He was wearing wedding clothes today and looked much better than usual.

Jiang Ningwan paused and clenched her hands nervously.

I didn't know how to explain it for a moment.

"I……"

As soon as he opened his mouth, Qin Shuangchi's clear voice slowly rang out: "This king knows everything, you can go."

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan looked at him in shock, "You won't stop me?"

"Going south is a fixed plan. Now that the plan has been disrupted, we can't give up. The fast horse is ready, and Jiang Zhouye is waiting for you outside." Qin Shuangchi said calmly.

Even Pei Xunzhi was stunned.

Today is their wedding day.

Jiang Ningwan was stunned for a moment, then excitedly raised the corners of her lips, "Thank you."

After saying that, she immediately ran out of the yard.

When she arrived at the gate, Jiang Zhouye was waiting for her with two horses. "Ningwan, let's go."

Jiang Ningwan stepped forward quickly and jumped onto the horse.

Just as she was about to ride off, she turned her head to look at Qin Shuangchi at the gate and raised a firm smile, "Take care, Your Majesty. Wait for me to come back."

Qin Shuang and Chi Qingjun's brows also showed a little more warmth, "Be careful on your journey."

Then Jiang Ningwan spurred his horse and set off.

The figure riding away on horseback slowly disappeared from Qin Shuangchi's eyes.

The Prince of Chu's Mansion, which had been bustling all day, became exceptionally deserted at this moment. The huge gap made people feel empty inside.

Xiao Lan folded his arms around his chest, holding his sword, and looked in the direction Jiang Ningwan left. He couldn't help but sigh, "It's really the same as two years ago."

"It was the same thing with my wife and Qin Beihuang two years ago. Qin Beihuang went off to fight right after they got married. However, this time, it's the prince who's left alone at home..."

These words made Qin Shuangchi wrinkle her wedding dress unconsciously.

But after Qin Beihuang returned from the expedition, he brought back a woman and wanted to marry her as his concubine.

The duration of this expedition would be at most three to five years, or at least one and a half years. There was no emotional foundation to begin with, and in this long battle of life and death, it was hard to guarantee that one would not develop feelings for one's companions who fought side by side.

Thinking of this, Qin Shuangchi frowned.

Turn around and go home.

"Xiao Lan, make some arrangements. I'm going to Huaifeng."

Xiao Lan was shocked, "Prince, you are not going to look for the Madam?"

……

At night, the team, which had already set out for a long distance, camped in the forest.

Lu Qingheng was a little worried, "Brother, let's take a break and then set off, so as not to miss the opportunity to fight."

Lu Lingsong knew what she was worried about and smiled faintly, "It's okay. We've been on the road for almost a day. Tonight is Jiang Ningwan's wedding night, there's no way she'll leave."

"We'll cross the river tomorrow. Even if Jiang Ningwan catches up, she'll have to wait for the merchant ship, which will delay her for at least three to five days. She definitely won't be able to go on the southern expedition."

He has calculated the time.

So what if Jiang Ningwan got the emperor's permission? He has the final say on the southern expedition team.

After listening to this, Lu Qingheng felt a little relieved.

But at this moment, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the silent night.

Soon someone came to report: "General, Jiang Ningwan and Jiang Zhouye are here."

"What?" Lu Lingsong and Lu Qingheng's expressions changed.

When Jiang Ningwan and Jiang Zhouye appeared in their sight, Lu Lingsong's face became very ugly.

How could this be?

Today is Jiang Ningwan’s wedding night, and it’s being celebrated so grandly, how could she run away on the wedding day?

Jiang Zhouye panted, "I say, are you so afraid of going to the Prince Chu's mansion for the wedding? You actually left early."

Lu Qingheng replied coldly, "The early departure was approved by the Emperor. Opportunities on the battlefield are fleeting and we cannot afford to make mistakes. This has nothing to do with the Chu Palace."

Jiang Ningwan asked coldly, "You didn't invite me. You could say it's because I'm getting married, but then how do you explain not bringing Jiang Zhouye along? Did you get the Emperor's permission?"

After hearing this, Lu Qingheng was speechless.

Qin Beihuang stepped forward and said, "We sent people to the Shangshu Mansion to look for him, but he wasn't there. We can't delay the process just because of him."

There are quite a lot of excuses.

Everyone in Kyoto knew that Jiang Zhouye would definitely attend her wedding. They actually went to the Shangshu Mansion to look for Jiang Zhouye. It would be strange if they could find him.

However, if they dare to do this, they must have thought of all the excuses.

"Alright, have you had enough of the quarrel?" Lu Lingsong looked at Jiang Ningwan and Jiang Zhouye with dissatisfaction. "We have to travel at dawn. Report to Vice Admiral Yan."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhouye was shocked, "Didn't my father say that we would be assigned to Vice General Zhao?"

Lu Lingsong's eyebrows showed a hint of impatience. "Should I lead the troops or should your father lead the troops?"

"Once you join the army, don't act like a young master. If you can't endure hardship, get out as soon as possible!"

Jiang Zhouye was already furious at being left behind and was about to explode, but Jiang Ningwan stopped him in time and said, "Listen to General Lu."

Then he pulled Jiang Zhouye away.

People have to bow their heads under the eaves.

The less trouble, the better.

"My father had already made arrangements before we came. Deputy General Zhao and my father have a good relationship, so he can take care of us."

"But this Deputy General Yan was transferred from the Zhenxi Army. He has a bad temper and is rude and unreasonable. The soldiers under him are no different from livestock. When he gets angry, he won't even give Lu Lingsong face. Lu Lingsong is just deliberately trying to make things difficult for us."

Jiang Zhouye had a sad face. He himself was not afraid of hardship, but Ning Wan was a girl. How could she have a good life under Lieutenant General Yan?

Jiang Ningwan pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "Lieutenant General Yan's father is the Marquis of Zhenxi. His family has been stationed at the border for generations. For so many years, the northwest's defenses have been impregnable, and no enemy has ever set foot on the border. This is precisely due to the Marquis of Zhenxi's iron-blooded tactics. Lieutenant General Yan grew up in such an environment, so his temper is explosive and he's strict with his subordinates. It's understandable."

"But he is definitely a man of integrity, so I'm not worried that he will harm us."

"I'm not afraid of hardship, but I'm afraid of being stabbed in the back when facing a powerful enemy."

Jiang Zhouye nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, "That makes sense."

But at this moment, a deep and rough voice came from behind: "You still have the energy to talk about others behind their backs while marching? I see you don't want to rest, so go to guard the night! If you dare to doze off, you will be punished with a military stick!"

Turning around, he saw the burly Deputy General Yan, with a serious expression and an imposing aura.

"Deputy General Yan, we..." Jiang Zhouye had not finished his explanation.

Yan Yue interrupted him coldly, "I don't keep idlers or useless people under my command. You pretentious young ladies and gentlemen, get out of here as soon as possible, or you'll be tortured and come back to complain to me that I abused you."