Resisting the Wind and Splendor

What, then, is the meaning of life?

For these generals, it might just be about defending cities, attacking cities, quelling rebellions, and maintaining peace in the country. They would retire when they grew old and then watch helplessly as their children went to the battlefield to continue defending cities, attacking cities, quelling rebellions, and maintaining peace in the country.

It goes on and on, in an endless cycle.

This is the life of a general.

When will this world truly be at peace? When will there be no more gunpowder?

A month later, the army was fully accounted for. The Qin family army and the Northern Cavalry Army remained in Nanmeng, while the Chu family army and the Prince Jin's personal guards set off to return to the capital.

Meanwhile, Ming Buqu led his Ming family army back to the southern border.

The war in southern Mongolia is finally over.

"Aunt Anran, Uncle Zhengnan, are you really not planning to come back with us?"

Ning Anran and Chu Zhengnan decided to stay in Nanmeng and work with the Northern Cavalry to help the people of Nanmeng restore production and life.

Ning Anran smiled and said, "Although the climate here is really not good, this is the place that gave Zheng Nan and me a second life. We will guard this land and make progress together with the people of Nanmeng."

"Ali, Xiao He, my father is indeed not a very easy person to get along with, but if the Earl's mansion ever encounters any difficulties in the future, please do your best to help without violating any principles. It would be a way for you to fulfill your filial duty on my behalf."

Chu Zhengnan was also helpless. He knew that his father was not a kind man or woman, but he was still his own father.

He will always have regrets about not being able to go back to fulfill his filial duties.

"Don't worry, the affairs of the Earl's Mansion are my affairs. As long as they don't make any mistakes, I will never abandon them," Chu Xiaohe said with a smile.

Chu Zhengnan and Ning Anran bowed to him together.

Finally, it's time to set off.

Lu Beimo and Chu Yueli sat on horseback, while Xiao Bao'er was held by Zisu and Tuoba Liuli in the carriage.

The army marched along the road, raising a cloud of dust.

Chu Yueli couldn't help but look back, feeling a strange sense of emotion welling up inside her.

"Aren't you envious that your Aunt Anran and Uncle Zhengnan can stay here without hesitation?" Lu Beimo, walking beside her, stared at her face.

Chu Yueli nodded and smiled at him: "You saw through me again?"

"You envy them here, where they can live a simple life, free from deceit and backstabbing, where they can just focus on making sure everyone has a good life, right?"

"Yes, nothing can be hidden from you, you see through everything." Chu Yueli smiled faintly, unable to help but roll her eyes at him.

However, Lu Beimo was right; she was indeed very envious.

This is southern Mongolia, far from the capital. The people are simple and honest, and everyone lives a very simple life.

But what awaits them after they return to the capital is anyone's guess.

"Don't be afraid. There's always a way out. Maybe it won't be long before we can live like this. Then, it will be other people's turn to envy us."

Just as Lu Beimo finished speaking, Chu Xiaohe rode up from behind and said, "Ali, Beimo, I have something I want to discuss with you."

"Do you want the Chu family army to stay in Southern Mongolia as well?" Lu Beimo asked, looking at him.

Chu Xiaohe was stunned and almost didn't react.

When did he... let it slip? Or did Li'er tell him?

"I... I know this is wrong, but... I'm afraid the Chu family army will suffer if they go back."