You're the one who wants to marry a mistress, and I'm marrying someone else, yet you still

Wenling led the person into the mansion and arranged for someone to prepare a change of clothes and warm water.

While Xie Wanru was changing her clothes, she had someone prepare a meal. Xie Yanzheng's situation was still not over, and the Northern Barbarian Army now numbered 100,000 and was eyeing the border with hostility, making the atmosphere on the border somewhat complicated.

Xie Wanru knew that the situation was turbulent and that she had already seen people being relocated on her way here. But she was hungry and tired at the moment and just wanted to eat and drink her fill and get a good night's sleep.

Since a fight hasn't broken out yet, she can take a nap and then discuss it with her older brother; it won't make a difference.

"Your older brother probably won't be able to see you tonight, Wanwan, you should get some rest."

Wen Ling said softly.

Xie Wanru shoveled the last mouthful of rice into her bowl and let out a satisfied burp.

"It's alright, it's alright. I rushed over as soon as I knew there was going to be a war, and I haven't had a proper rest for several days. I'll be able to fall asleep as soon as I lie down. Sister-in-law, you should also get some rest and don't worry about me."

Xie Wanru drank the tea in her cup in one gulp.

Wen Ling assumed that she had recently divorced and had traveled on and off, but she never expected that she had come after learning about the war. Her eyes reddened slightly, and she secretly decided to take better care of her in the future before leaving the room.

Xie Wanru was too tired and sleepy, and she had eaten a lot. Sleepiness came over her like a tidal wave, and she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the bed.

Xie Yanzheng discussed with his men how to make arrangements. It was true that the Northern Barbarian Army had stationed troops, but since they had not yet made their move, their Great Zhou army should not make a move either.

However, not taking action doesn't mean they're at ease; on the contrary, it's even more torturous because they don't know when the other party will make a move, so they need to be on guard at all times.

When Xie Yanzheng finished his work, Xie Wanru was already fast asleep, so he didn't disturb her and went back to his room.

Wen Ling repeated everything Xie Wanru had said to Xie Wanzheng. She was also a little sleepy, so she finished speaking in a daze and went to sleep. Even though it was already late at night, Xie Wanzheng couldn't fall asleep at all after listening to her.

His younger sister acted willfully once, but it was also because her brothers failed to fight for her. Wanwan was in love with the Third Prince, but the Emperor was wary of the Xie family's power.

Therefore, none of them stopped Xie Wan from marrying Shen Nian'an.

They thought that even if Wanwan didn't like Wen Nian'an, as time went on, the couple would be able to treat each other with respect. Plus, with the Xie family's considerable strength, the Shen family would definitely not bully their Wanwan.

But right now, their thoughts are just that—thoughts. The Shen family has been bullying Wanwan terribly.

Xie Yanzheng had to go to the military camp early in the morning, so he could only ask Wen Ling to send someone to inform him after Xie Wanru woke up. He also sent someone to inform his father and third brother in Qingzhou, as well as his second brother in Xuzhou.

The father and his three sons were stationed in three prefectures, making it difficult for them to get together. They usually communicated through letters.

Wen Ling practiced her martial arts outside Xie Wanru's room. She was pregnant and could only do small movements, which were just enough to keep quiet so as not to wake Xie Wanru.

In reality, Xie Wanru was so sleepy that even if she made a lot of noise, it wouldn't bother her.

Xie Wanru didn't emerge from her room until Wen Ling had already eaten lunch outside.

"Sister-in-law."

Xie Wanru immediately woke up from her drowsiness.

She didn't sleep well. The bloody scenes from her past life kept replaying in her mind. There was the scene of her being poisoned to death, and the execution of the entire Xie family. In short, it was suffocating.

But when she woke up, the person in front of her was gone in her previous life, yet he was alive and well in front of her. This feeling of losing and then regaining was something only she could understand.

"If you don't wake up soon, I'm going to go in and pull you up. If you're still sleepy, eat something before you go back to sleep. You can't go on without eating."

Wen Ling nodded to an old woman, who respectfully withdrew to order food.

"Hmm, where's your older brother? Is he still busy?"

Xie Wanru asked casually.

"He should be back in a bit. He came to see you before he left this morning; you were sleeping so soundly."

Wen Ling smiled.

The two chatted about everyday matters for a while, without mentioning anything about the Northern Barbarians.

When Xie Yanzheng returned, the two had already discussed the birth of the child and how to raise him. If it was a son, he should stay with Xie Yanzheng to prevent him from becoming too unruly.

This family is resolute and decisive, but if they are not careful, they can easily be led astray.

If it were a daughter, Wenling would like to take her back to Xuancheng to live. The northern border is too cold, which would undoubtedly be a huge challenge for a child's growth.

"Then you should have a son first, so that I won't have to be separated from my wife at such a young age."

Xie Yanzheng was dressed in full armor, and it was clear at a glance that he had returned from the military camp. Xie Wanru had her back to him, so he didn't see her first.

Hearing the voice behind her, Xie Wanru turned around abruptly and looked at her older brother, who was all healthy and full of energy. Her eyes welled up with tears.

"Wanwan."

Xie Yanzheng called to her, and Xie Wanru nodded repeatedly, her voice as sweet as ever.

The brother and sister almost broke down in tears.

After Xie Yanting, the third brother, returned, they learned that Wanwan had divorced. They felt sorry for their younger sister and secretly resolved never to let Xie Wanru suffer again.

Otherwise, how could they face their deceased mother?

"Wanwan, why did you come alone? This is ridiculous."

Xie Yanzheng felt sorry for Xie Wanru, but he clearly disapproved of her behavior.

Even if a girl has some skills, she can still encounter danger if she goes out alone and is targeted by someone.

"Brother, I ran away secretly. If Her Majesty the Empress knew that I wanted to come to the Northern Border to find you, she would definitely not agree."

Xie Wanru explained.

The Empress now treats her like her own daughter, and she feels both happiness and pressure.

Xie Yanzheng took off his sword and heavy armor and handed them to his personal guards to take away. "You are so lucky that you don't know how good you are. The Empress loves you, but you are not happy. You came to the Northern Border like this. I think not only the Empress will not allow it, but Master Xufeng will definitely not allow it either."

Xie Yanzheng looked at Xie Wanru. His younger sister was the most beautiful, but after not seeing her for several years, he felt that his sister was somewhat different.

There are some signs of aging; I'm not as innocent and carefree as I used to be.

"Hehe... Big brother, can you please not mention Master? Last time I went back, my fellow disciples beat me up, and then Master made me train so hard. It was terrifying."

Xie Wanru said she was scared. When she set off, she completely forgot that she had a bad-tempered master. Last time she went back, he first had his fellow disciples put her down and temper her spirit. After that, he made her practice martial arts every day.

God knows how terrible it was for her to be forced to practice martial arts after being so lazy for so long.

But she knew that her master cared for her and was genuinely good to her, so during those days on the mountain, she experienced both pain and happiness.