CHAPTER 745: CHAPTER 331: THOROUGHLY LETTING GO OF THE PAST (THREE UPDATES)

In the Bai Family Camp, the intensity and frequency of military training increased by the day, heightening the tension.

It was evident.

They were about to go to war.

According to the information relayed by spies from Beimu Country, Beimu was also poised and ready to deploy troops at any moment.

Half a month passed.

Finally, they would be deploying troops again tomorrow.

This time, Daxuan Kingdom and Beimu Country were truly facing each other head-on.

All those smokescreens before were just leading up to this full-out explosion!

Xie Ruotong, sitting in a wheelchair, watched the troops line up and form ranks.

After lying down for half a month, she could barely sit up in a wheelchair to get some fresh air.

The wheelchair made by Lin Qianyu mostly had him pushing her around the camp for walks, occasionally accompanied by Ye Qichi.

Ye Qichi had also been quite busy recently.

Aside from constantly providing her with leg treatments, he also had to arrange and rehearse rescues for the logistics troops.

For some reason, it felt like having Ye Qichi around made the frontline soldiers fight more bravely.

After all, with reliable logistical support, they had nothing to worry about.

They knew that as long as they weren’t killed by a single blow, no matter how severe the injury, their Princess would save them.

"Qianyu, you also need to join the deployment tomorrow; make sure you stay safe," Xie Ruotong instructed.

"Alright," Lin Qianyu promptly agreed, "You also need to take care of yourself in the camp and not overexert yourself. Many guards will remain in the camp; if you need anything, make sure to have them do it. Also, I asked Qing Ling to stay back to take care of you, given that the camp is mostly male soldiers and it can be inconvenient for you."

"There are already few special forces soldiers; this leaves even fewer!" Xie Ruotong firmly disagreed, "The missions of the special forces are critical and dangerous; take Qing Ling with you."

"Xiang Qin."

"Don’t worry, I can take care of myself. My only regret is that I cannot join you on the battlefield," Xie Ruotong firmly said.

Lin Qianyu’s throat moved, and he slowly agreed, "Alright."

"I await your victorious return," Xie Ruotong blessed.

Still, she couldn’t hide the disappointment in her heart.

"Xiang Qin." Suddenly, Lin Qianyu knelt in front of Xie Ruotong and promised, "I will definitely kill the King of Chu for you to avenge your grandmother."

"But don’t take risks," Xie Ruotong advised, "It’s not worth it if you endanger yourself because of the King of Chu, and I can’t accept that."

"Are you afraid I will die?" Lin Qianyu asked her, his voice suddenly carrying a trace of ambiguity.

Xie Ruotong, under Lin Qianyu’s intense gaze, blushed slightly.

She said, "Naturally."

"When I return triumphantly, shall I marry you?" Lin Qianyu suddenly proposed.

Xie Ruotong’s heart skipped a beat as she looked at Lin Qianyu.

Looking at the expectation in his eyes.

Lin Qianyu was not naturally articulate.

His love was direct and fervent.

"In the future, whether you are fighting on battlefields or traveling afar, I will accompany you to the ends of the earth," Lin Qianyu professed solemnly.

"Qianyu... I’m not as good as you think," Xie Ruotong hesitated.

"In my eyes, no one can compare to you," he responded.

"I have been married before."

"I know."

"I can no longer conceive."

"I don’t like children anyway," Lin Qianyu asserted confidently.

"Qianyu, are you sure? This means we can’t enjoy the joys of family life in the future."

"You are my family joy," Lin Qianyu smiled affectionately, "Besides, I have no parents or relatives and don’t need to carry on the family line. To me, children are just a title, meaningless."

Xie Ruotong pursed her lips.

The meticulous care Lin Qianyu had shown her during this time, and now these words, it was impossible not to be moved.

"As long as you don’t dislike me, nothing can be a reason for you to reject me," Lin Qianyu reiterated firmly.

"Yes," Xie Ruotong nodded, agreeing.

Lin Qianyu was ecstatic, "Xiang Qin, you agreed?"

Xie Ruotong nodded again, her resolve even firmer as she looked at Lin Qianyu’s joyous expression.

"Then when I return, I will marry you!" Lin Qianyu promised.

"Okay."

"Xiang Qin." Lin Qianyu pulled Xie Ruotong into his embrace.

Xie Ruotong was taken aback.

Slowly, she hugged Lin Qianyu back.

This man, he offered her warmth.

Immense warmth.

The two held each other deeply.

No one noticed Song Yanqing standing in the distance.

Song Yanqing just watched their intimate posture.

He heard their conversation as well.

Ruotong... is going to marry Lin Qianyu.

She will marry him as soon as he returns victorious.

Song Yanqing thought he had accepted everything.

He had accepted Xie Ruotong’s departure, her lack of love for him, her being with another man.

However, seeing it in reality.

Still, it felt like his heart was being sliced by knives.

He just watched.

Watched the two who embraced release each other, as Lin Qianyu bent down to kiss Xie Ruotong’s lips.

A tear slid from Song Yanqing’s eyes...

So it turns out, watching one’s beloved kissing another truly hurts this much.

Did Xie Ruotong feel the same way watching him with Xie Ruilin back then?

It was he... who had pushed Xie Ruotong away with his own hands.

Song Yanqing turned away and left.

He left in silence.

Lin Qianyu released Xie Ruotong’s lips.

Both of their faces turned red.

Lin Qianyu never thought he would do something so bold.

It was just that, seeing Xie Ruotong’s expression, he couldn’t help himself.

After the kiss, he felt even more at a loss.

Xie Ruotong also lowered her gaze, her face flaming red.

"I don’t have any family heirlooms," Lin Qianyu suddenly said.

"Hmm?" Xie Ruotong was surprised.

"This is a jade pendant I bought from a peddler after I left the Ten Extremes Sect and went traveling. I thought you might like it when I first saw it, but I never mustered the courage to give it to you. I give it to you now, as our token of engagement, okay? After winning the battle, when we return to Xun City, I’ll prepare a proper betrothal gift," Lin Qianyu quickly took down the jade pendant that he had been wearing.

When Xie Ruotong saw it, she thought the jade pendant looked somewhat feminine.

She never expected it was meant for her all along.

Warm fluid continuously flowed near Xie Ruotong’s heart.

It warmed her entire body.

"I’ll wait for your return," Xie Ruotong held the jade pendant tightly in her hand.

"Hmm," Lin Qianyu nodded heavily.

...

Lin Qianyu pushed Xie Ruotong back to the tent.

The weather at the border was getting colder.

Staying outside too long would bring the chill.

Arriving at the entrance of the tent, they saw Song Yanqing.

Song Yanqing also saw them returning.

In just one glance, he saw the jade pendant in Xie Ruotong’s hand.

The jade pendant Lin Qianyu had removed from himself.

So it is, a token of their engagement?!

Xie Ruotong seemed to notice Song Yanqing’s gaze, she frowned and tucked the jade pendant away.

Song Yanqing looked back.

His Adam’s apple made a slight movement, and he said, "I am waiting for the Princess, the Prince has some matters to discuss privately with the Princess."