Resisting the Wind and Splendor

“This time…” Chu Yueli paused slightly as she put on her clothes.

She sighed softly, "This time, it's truly different. The Southern Mongolian Campaign will be the most difficult battle we've ever faced."

All the battles of the past seemed so small and easy in comparison to this one.

Zisu knew what she was worried about.

The future is uncertain; whether it will be a blessing or a curse, we don't know for now.

Was she afraid that after entering Southern Mongolia, they might one day be scattered by the enemy?

"Miss, you're overthinking it. While I'm here, I naturally want you to have a better life. If I'm not here one day, you'll adapt quickly, so don't worry."

Zisu saw through her thoughts at a glance. After placing the tea and snacks on the low table, she said, "Miss, when we set off, you should take the carriage. The horse's back is hard, which is not good for you."

After departing from the capital, Chu Yueli rode a horse all the way to Qinyang.

Although Zisu thoughtfully placed a very thick cushion on her back on the horse, even the thickest cushion couldn't withstand the long journey.

Zisu was genuinely worried. In her condition, how could Miss possibly ride a horse? Let alone gallop at full speed.

Every time Zisu saw the young lady's figure sitting on horseback, she was terrified, fearing that something might happen to her.

"Miss, I have prepared the carriage. I will bring in your bedding later and make it even thicker so that even if it is bumpy on the way, it will not be a big problem."

But this is on the condition that the young lady must listen to her and sit quietly in the carriage.

Chu Yueli was still somewhat hesitant. She wanted to share weal and woe with the soldiers, so that she could show that she was of one mind with them.

Riding in a horse-drawn carriage is a luxury, but it's really not good.

"Miss, you used to ride in a carriage too..."

“Before, I was just a strategist because my elder brother and Prince Jin were there, but this time, I am the commander-in-chief.”

How can a strategist and a commander-in-chief be the same? A strategist studies literature, while a commander-in-chief studies martial arts. A strategist can ride in a carriage, but if a commander-in-chief rides in a carriage, it would seem pretentious and delicate.

"Don't worry, Miss. This time, the army is setting off with Madam Miao, Madam Qing, General Nangong, Jing Lei, and Liu Yun all present. With so many great generals, the soldiers' morale won't waver just because you're riding in a carriage."

Zisu couldn't bear to see Chu Yueli ruining her body like this again.

She continued to advise, "Miss, you haven't looked well. If you don't take good care of yourself, what if you fall ill before even reaching Nanmeng? Wouldn't that further demoralize the army?"

Chu Yueli thought for a moment and finally nodded, saying, "Alright, let's take a two-day carriage ride to recuperate."

She knows her own body best.

Although there are no major problems at the moment, they are indeed exhausted, and if something were to happen, it would be absolutely detrimental to the army's journey.

Zisu was satisfied. Holding the bedding that Chu Yueli had slept in the previous night, she hurriedly went out the door to prepare the carriage.

But as soon as he made up his bed in the carriage and got off, he looked up and saw a man sitting on a tall horse, riding towards him with a group of soldiers.

The group stopped in the distance. The person dismounted from the horse with agility and nimbleness. Who else could it be but Chu Lingshan?

Just a few days ago, this was the young lady of the Chu family who was crying and sobbing in the Duke's mansion. Unexpectedly, after not seeing her for a few days, she has now become a female general!

That dashing figure was a delightful surprise.