Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

Benjamin suddenly came back to his senses, his lips moved slightly, and he subconsciously uttered: "It's okay." However, this sentence seemed so pale and powerless, as if it was just an excuse to cover up his true thoughts.

Yue Wanhan stared at Benjamin's eyes, her beautiful and intelligent eyes revealed a hint of determination and doubt. She knew very well that for the person she loved, her keen perception was like instinct, and any subtle changes would not escape her eyes.

Benjamin sighed helplessly, thinking about how to start. In fact, he rarely talked about such topics with others. Even when he had a crush on Xiaoyanzi, he always buried this feeling deep in his heart and endured it alone. Especially when Xiaoyanzi and Yongqi fell in love with each other, he never mentioned his feelings.

But now, facing this unique woman in front of him, Yue Wanhan, everything seems to be different. She has become the first person who really cares about his feelings and can keenly perceive his emotional fluctuations. Benjamin can't help but sigh at the wonderful arrangement of fate. How can he have such sincere and warm emotional care.

"Wanhan..." Benjamin took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice calm, and said slowly, "Yongqi came to see me." As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Wanhan's body stiffened and a look of doubt appeared on her face. Obviously, she didn't know who Yongqi was.

Although Yue Wanhan could roughly guess that the other party might be a prince of the royal family just by looking at the words, what did this have to do with her? She frowned and locked her eyes with Benjamin, waiting for him to explain further.

"Before, regarding your marriage..." Benjamin paused, as if he was having difficulty speaking. Before he could finish, Yue Wanhan interrupted him and said, "Benjamin, my father will take care of my marriage, and no one else needs to interfere." Her tone was firm and resolute, as if she had already seen through the troubles and entanglements in the world.

"I'll tell you another secret~" Yue Wanhan stood on tiptoe and whispered in the other person's ear, her eyes flashing with pride and excitement, "My father has already asked the emperor for permission to decide my own marriage!" After saying that, she deliberately puffed out her chest and raised her chin, looking as arrogant as she could be.

Yue Wanhan knew very well that the reason why Benjamin had some concerns was simply because he lacked a sense of security.

In this case, let her provide the sense of security. Perhaps it is because she was born with a somewhat boyish and unrestrained character, so she has never had much concept of the so-called rules and constraints between men and women.

As long as you meet someone you truly like, you will rush forward without hesitation and make no secret of your true feelings, even if you fail in the end.

It's rare to meet someone you truly love in this life, so why not run bravely for him/her?

"Wanhan, I will return to Great Britain next week..." At that moment, the smile on Yue Wanhan's face, which was as bright as a flower, froze instantly, as if time had stopped flowing at this moment.

She stared at the man in front of her with eyes wide open, feeling lost, and an indescribable sense of sadness and loss welled up in her heart - this was the biggest crisis they were facing right now! And this issue was exactly the forbidden area that she never dared to touch easily.

Benjamin's eyes were like burning flames, fixed on Yue Wanhan, and his eyes revealed an unshakable determination and firmness.

"I never say such words easily, because I always think that they are nothing but illusory and elusive things. However, can you wait for me for a year? I will definitely come back in a year, believe me."

Benjamin's face showed a hint of nervousness. He looked at Yue Wanhan with bated breath, waiting for her reply.

Benjamin's voice is low and magnetic, as if every word flows from the softest corner of his heart.

After saying this, Benjamin couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. He knew very well that his request was too harsh, even selfish.

After all, in this day and age, a girl's youth is as short and precious as a flash in the pan. It is undoubtedly an extremely difficult task to let her wait for a whole year without reservation and not knowing what the final result will be.

However, what Benjamin never expected was that Yue Wanhan nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course!" Her answer was crisp and clear, without any dragging of words.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the only people in the world were the two of them gazing at each other.

There was a gleam of determination and tenderness in Yue Wanhan's eyes. She expressed her deepest love and trust to Benjamin in the simplest and most direct way.

Benjamin was deeply moved by this unconditional support and understanding, but also felt guilty. He secretly vowed to come back as soon as possible and live up to Yue Wanhan's deep affection for him.

If he had no reason to stay in the Qing Dynasty before, he had one now.

As the emotional exchange between the two deepened, a warm atmosphere like a spring breeze quietly spread. It was like an invisible bond that closely connected the two hearts and never separated...

***

Xiaoshan, located on the outskirts of Beijing, has been a place that people fear since ancient times, because there has been a group of vicious mountain bandits entrenched here for many years. They often come down the mountain to harass the surrounding villages, rob property, and commit all kinds of evil, making the people miserable.

In recent days, this group of bandits have become more and more arrogant and domineering, even openly breaking into nearby villages and acting recklessly.

You know, this place is under the feet of the emperor! How can such a rampant act be tolerated? When the news reached the palace, Emperor Qianlong was furious. This was simply a move against the emperor's will. He immediately ordered his capable generals to go and wipe out this group of bandits.

Originally, Qianlong's first choice was General Fu Kang'an. However, unexpectedly, this usually majestic general was a little exhausted at the moment. Since his wife Hexi became pregnant, Fu Kang'an seemed to have become a different person, becoming extremely sensitive and fragile.

Even if he just saw He Xi frowning slightly, he would become extremely nervous, even more frightened than He Xi himself, and he was simply afraid of everything.

He Xi: I don’t know who is the pregnant woman…

Qianlong knew Fu Kang'an's current situation very well and could not bear to let him take the risk of going to war. So, after careful consideration, Qianlong decided to temporarily exclude Fu Kang'an and appointed Duolong and Yue Qingshu to take on this important task instead.

After all, this bandit-suppression operation is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for Duolong to make achievements. He can take this opportunity to perform well and at the same time add to his military merits.

This should have been a victory without suspense, but who could have expected that even such an easy victory would still lead to an unexpected outcome...