The prince is fierce: Who dares to steal my woman?

The soldiers passed the bulletproof vest around, looking on with great curiosity, and gasps of amazement immediately erupted from the crowd...

"Wow, it's so light! It doesn't look much heavier than regular clothes."

"Yes, this bulletproof vest is much lighter than armor."

"And it's even stronger than armor. With General Wang's archery skills, he could surely pierce through armor, but he couldn't pierce through this..."

"Wearing this bulletproof vest, wouldn't you be invulnerable to swords and bullets?"

Xiao Jinyan walked slowly with steady steps. His figure appeared exceptionally upright in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a war god emerging from the flames of war, exuding an aura that could not be underestimated. Wang Xuanyu, Luo Chuan, Huan Rongzu, and the others were all stunned by what they had just witnessed, a look of disbelief and shock flashing in their eyes.

Xiao Jinyan slowly pulled out a stack of papers from his robes. The papers were slightly worn, with yellowed edges. He looked directly at Huan Rongzu, his voice low and powerful: "Rongzu, this is a list of materials and the process for making bulletproof vests that I personally compiled. Find a group of skilled and trustworthy craftsmen as soon as possible and have them produce a batch according to this method. Make sure that every soldier in the Tiger Legion has one. The cost of making the bulletproof vests will be borne by the Duke of Qi's mansion, so there's no need to worry about it."

Huan Rongzu nodded and replied, "Yes, General."

“Look, everyone! The general said he’s going to make a bulletproof vest for each of us, and he’s even paying for it himself.”

"The general is so great!"

The surrounding soldiers were deeply shocked by this sudden news. They looked at each other, their eyes shining with excitement and gratitude. Then, without prior arrangement, they all knelt down and kowtowed to Xiao Jinyan, their voices choked with emotion: "Thank you, General! We will remember your kindness forever. We are willing to go through fire and water for you!"

The importance of bulletproof vests to soldiers is self-evident; they regard armor as their lifeblood. A set of expensive Mingguang armor is something many soldiers can only dream of. But now, these soldiers are about to possess bulletproof vests that are even more practical than Mingguang armor. No wonder they are so grateful to Xiao Jinyan.

The setting sun, like blood, bathed the military camp in its light.

Xiao Jinyan slowly raised his right hand, his gaze deep as he swept over the kneeling Tiger Legion soldiers before him. His voice was deep and magnetic: "Soldiers, please rise. Stop kneeling."

As he finished speaking, the soldiers straightened up one by one, the sound of their knees scraping against the ground echoing in the silent air, like a stirring battle song.

Xiao Jinyan looked around, his voice firm yet warm: "Soldiers, I, Xiao Jinyan, have only three important things on my mind since I came to take up my post in the Tiger Warrior Camp. First, I want to ensure the safety of every one of you. Second, I want to lead you to achieve great things, make your names resound throughout the heavens, and bring honor to your ancestors."

Xiao Jinyan's tone was impassioned, and every word was like a drumbeat striking the hearts of the soldiers, arousing their deepest desire for glory.

"Thirdly," he smiled slightly, a smile that carried a hint of mystery and allure, "I want you to eat well, drink well, and have women to play with."

Upon hearing this, a fierce shout erupted within the Tiger Warriors' Camp. The shouts were deafening, like thunder, and every soldier's face was filled with excitement and anticipation. Their eyes shone with boundless hope for the future, as if they could already see themselves, under Xiao Jinyan's leadership, overcoming all obstacles and achieving immortal feats.

"The general is mighty!"

"The general is mighty!"

"..."

The shouts echoed through the Tiger Warriors' camp, lingering for a long time.

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The Duke's Mansion of Qi.

During this time, Xiao Jinyan and the two beauties, Yu Xin'er and Guan Lingxuan, grew to be more and more like family. This young master, Xiao Jinyan, not only strategized effectively within the Tiger Guard, but also revealed his tender and gentle side in private. His care for Yu Xin'er and Guan Lingxuan was like a gentle spring rain, silent yet nourishing.

As the sun sets and the city lights begin to twinkle, Xiao Jinyan would wander through the market, carefully selecting beautiful clothes and jewelry for them that would make their eyes sparkle with delight. And as night fell, mouthwatering aromas would waft from the kitchen—the delicious dishes Xiao Jinyan had personally prepared for them, each bite brimming with love and care.

Happy times always make us want to stay.

That night, a bright moon hung high in the night sky, and the stars twinkled like pearls scattered on black silk, shimmering with a mysterious and enchanting light. Xiao Jinyan and Guan Lingxuan climbed onto the roof to share this tranquility and beauty.

On the rooftop, a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness, dispelling the fatigue and hustle and bustle of the day. Xiao Jinyan and Guan Lingxuan sat side by side, their gazes meeting the vast, boundless starry sky, as if they could touch the deepest recesses of each other's hearts.

Guan Lingxuan gently rested her head on Xiao Jinyan's shoulder, blinking her eyes full of stories as she recounted her past: "I am an orphan, and I have been learning martial arts from my master on the mountain since I was a child."

"Actually, I don't like martial arts. I like silk and satin, rouge and face powder, gold and silver jewelry, jade and antiques, and all kinds of delicious food and dried fruit."

"Sometimes I think, how wonderful it would be if I were an ordinary person, to find a good man, to farm and weave, to work at sunrise and rest at sunset. Even if life were a little hard, it would be better than those days of fighting and killing all the time, where you never know when you might lose your life."

Xiao Jinyan narrowed his deep black eyes, his smile as warm as a spring breeze: "Madam, isn't this the kind of life you're living now?"

"that's true……"

Guan Lingxuan had beautiful features and a charming smile, but a hint of melancholy flickered in her clear, watery eyes.

If all of this were true, how wonderful that would be...

What kind of life did I live before? All I did was kill people and sell my body. Unlike now, I live a life of luxury, carefree and at the mercy of maids and servants. When I go out, I am always accompanied by guards and carriages. Every day, except for sending messages to Yang Rong by carrier pigeon, I don't have to do any dirty or tiring work, let alone fight or kill. I also have a gentle and considerate man to take care of me.

This is what life should be like...

Otherwise, just...

A fleeting thought crossed Guan Lingxuan's mind, but she quickly dismissed it.

Just then, the sky above was dotted with countless stars. Among this vast sea of ​​stars, two stars stood out in particular. They seemed to transcend the boundaries of time and space, slowly approaching each other with an inexplicable understanding, and finally intertwining to create a dazzling brilliance in the boundless darkness.

This is the legendary Altair and Vega, meeting at this moment to enact a love story that transcends the Milky Way.

Guan Lingxuan looked up at this once-in-a-century miracle, her eyes sparkling with childlike surprise and romance. She gently tugged at Xiao Jinyan's sleeve, her face beaming with happiness, and exclaimed joyfully, "Husband, look! Altair and Vega have met!"