Rebirth and Rewriting Fate

“Nanrao,” she called out.

Nan Rao quickly entered. "Your Highness, you're awake."

"The prince has left?"

"Yes, the prince left early this morning. He told you to get some rest."

Yun Chu was still very flustered, but she told herself that everything was different from before. She had married Gu Ruoxiao, and that was the biggest variable.

After breakfast, Yun Chu was still feeling unsettled, so she decided to go to the back garden for some fresh air.

After passing through the covered walkway, you arrive at the backyard, where several servants are chopping wood and chatting.

"Your Highness is in such good health."

"How to say?"

“These past few days, His Highness has been taking cold showers at night. Although it’s not even February yet, the spring chill is still in the air and it’s quite cold.”

"Ah, isn't Your Highness cold?"

De Nanrao coughed, stopping the servants from talking, and everyone quickly stood up.

Yun Chu lost interest in strolling through the garden; she was thinking about something.

She had been enjoying her private time for a while, but since then, Gu Ruoxiao hadn't touched her at all; it had been more than ten days. She initially thought he was just tired from working too hard and coming home late, but he preferred to take a cold shower rather than...

Yun Chu couldn't help but feel a little angry. The thought that she had shamelessly asked her uncle for advice on this matter and had even recovered her health made her even angrier.

But she didn't doubt whether Gu Ruoxiao still liked her or not, because she could still tell from the way he looked at her.

Therefore, Yun Chu did not go to bed early tonight.

At the end of Hai hour (9-11 PM), when Gu Ruoxiao returned, he saw Yun Chu leaning against the headboard waiting for him. He was taken aback and asked, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

She looked at him without saying a word.

He touched her face, kissed her forehead, and said, "I brought back a chill from outside. I'm going to wash up and will be right back."

Soon, he returned from his bath, changed his clothes, and got into bed.

Yun Chu leaned against his chest. Hmm, it was warm. She smiled slightly. Finally, it wasn't a cold shower anymore.

"Have you been very busy lately?" she asked in a low voice.

"Ah."

"Do you miss me?"

"Yes," came Gu Ruoxiao's magnetic voice.

"How much do you think?"

"I really want to."

Gu Ruoxiao rarely said sweet words, only saying a few words when prompted by Yun Chu, but Yun Chu was already very satisfied.

“I asked my uncle, and he said that my health has recovered.”

"Hmm?" Gu Ruoxiao was somewhat surprised.

But he quickly realized what was happening, because a small hand had slipped inside his shirt and was making restless circles on his muscular chest.

He raised his hand and pressed down on Yun Chu's fidgeting little hand. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a voice from the person in his arms.

The voice seemed to be accusing, but it contained innocence, grievance, and incomprehension.

"Why don't you touch me? You'd rather take a cold shower yourself."

He was taken aback for a moment, then smiled helplessly.

"Yun Chu, there's something I need to tell you."

Upon hearing that Gu Ruoxiao seemed to have something important to say, Yun Chu immediately pulled her hand back and looked up at him seriously.

She had completely forgotten all those tempting thoughts, and even forgot that Gu Ruoxiao hadn't answered her question yet.

Gu Ruoxiao felt a little lost as his hand, which had been holding hers through her clothes, suddenly felt empty. He reached out and put his arm around her waist, which was slender and delicate.

"The war in the east has already started, and it has been reported for dozens of days."

"Huh?" Yun Chu was taken aback. So much time had passed, yet she had no idea; there hadn't been a single whisper of it.

"The imperial court blocked the news, not wanting to cause panic among the people."

"Isn't General Shen here in Luoshui?"

"Yes, but General Shen is injured. Moreover, the impact of this incident is extremely widespread, affecting not only Luoshui and Bingze, but also the two neighboring regions."

"Does the imperial court have any countermeasures?" Yun Chu listened quietly.

"It's currently under discussion. In my past life, I witnessed the war in the Northwest, so I'm not very clear about the current war in the East."

Yes, Yun Chu thought. Now that the Great Jin Dynasty has established good relations with Tuge, it has not started a conflict with the Northern Region, so there is no need to prepare for war.

"Yesterday, General Lin volunteered to lead troops into battle."

Yun Chu was shocked. The war had become so serious that even retired generals were going to the battlefield. Then what about Gu Ruoxiao...?

A sudden, inexplicable panic gripped her. She looked up at him and asked seriously, "Are you going too?"

Gu Ruoxiao looked at Yun Chu with bright eyes. She was so intelligent that she had guessed it before he even said it.

Seeing that Gu Ruoxiao did not answer, it was tantamount to admitting it.

"Did you decide to go a long time ago?" Yun Chu asked, looking away.

Gu Ruoxiao remained silent. But Yun Chu couldn't bring himself to tell him not to go; he had his responsibilities and obligations.

The bedroom suddenly fell silent.

After a moment, Gu Ruoxiao said weakly, "You, you shouldn't be angry."

“I’m not angry,” she replied curtly.

"When are you going?" she asked again.

"Three days later."

So fast. Yun Chu lowered her eyes. Time was so short, and she had so much to prepare. Her mind raced.

"Yunchu."

"Hmm," she replied absentmindedly.

"Stay home and wait for me to come back."

Yun Chu looked up at him and said seriously, "I'll go with you."

"No," Gu Ruoxiao refused.

"The war is so urgent, I must go with you," Yun Chu insisted.

"I said no."

"You... um..."

Before Yun Chu could finish speaking, Gu Ruoxiao silenced her.

At first, she tried to push him away to get down to business, but she soon succumbed to his advances.

Gu Ruoxiao only let go of Yun Chu when she could barely breathe.

Yun Chu leaned against Gu Ruoxiao's arm, panting, when Gu Ruoxiao's deep voice came from beside her.

“If you go, I’m afraid I won’t be able to take care of you. Swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield, and I’m afraid you might get hurt. Besides, the military camp is full of men, and I don’t want you to be stared at by so many men.”

Yun Chu thought it seemed to be true. If the generals and commanders did not set an example, how could their soldiers fight?

"Also, the reason I haven't touched you these past few days isn't because I don't like you, but because I don't want to be away from you while you're pregnant, and I don't want you to face the unknown alone. I don't know how long this battle will last, but I will finish it as soon as possible and come back to you."

Yun Chu's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. So that was the reason. Yun Chu understood. From the moment he decided to go, he had begun making preparations.

"Okay, I'll wait for you at home. Come back safely."

"Okay. I'll cherish my life. I want to come back and have two babies with you, a boy and a girl, to make a perfect family."

"Who wants to have your baby?" Yun Chu said coquettishly.

Gu Ruoxiao smiled helplessly.

"Ruo Xiao".

"Ah."

"Shall I get you a good luck charm tomorrow?"

"Okay, but you're not allowed to write."

"I understand." Yun Chu couldn't help but smile.

She instinctively snuggled closer to Gu Ruoxiao.

"Yun Chu, don't move around." A somewhat suppressed, hoarse voice came.

"what?"

The burning sensation emanating from Gu Ruoxiao's body on her palm made her, who was already a virgin, suddenly understand. She spoke in a muffled voice, "If you can't help yourself, it shouldn't be a problem once or twice."

Gu Ruoxiao pulled the blanket up higher and gently patted her through the blanket, "Just don't move around."

Yun Chu dared not move and closed her eyes in relief.