The Dark and Foolish King: The Fierce and Crazy Concubine Has Infinite Strength

Xiong Fei smiled at her politely and asked in confusion: "Little girl, it's so cold outside, what are you doing here alone?"

"Uh, it's okay. The room is too stuffy, so I came out to get some fresh air." Du Xiaoxiao said casually.

"Oh, then you go get some fresh air. I'll go back to the house first. It's too cold." Xiong Fei hugged his arms and was about to leave.

"Third Master!" Du Xiaoxiao called him, rolled her eyes a few times, and asked with interest, "Our prince and princess are so loving, their love for each other for a lifetime is so touching.

"Do you know their story? I want to know it from beginning to end and write a book based on them."

"Write a book? Wow, a young girl like you has such talent?" Xiong Fei was surprised at her words.

"Well, I want to give it a try. I wonder if the Third In Command is willing to tell me their story, from how they met, fell in love and stayed together. I'm so curious." Du Xiaoxiao's big eyes were full of sincerity.

Xiong Fei didn't notice anything strange and readily agreed. "Okay, I'll tell you, the story of my boss and the prince is truly earth-shattering and soul-stirring. Come over here and I'll tell you in detail."

After Xiong Fei finished speaking, he took the lead and walked towards the pavilion not far away. Du Xiaoxiao was overjoyed and hurriedly followed.

The days passed peacefully until one day when Lu Xiuyuan returned from court and completely broke the tranquility of the Yu Nan Palace.

Xia Younan was drinking tea in the bedroom. As the door creaked open, Lu Xiuyuan walked in with a heavy face.

"Are you back?" Xia Younan greeted him and handed him the brewed tea.

Lu Xiuyuan took the teacup and sat next to her, frowning, pursing his lips, his face as ugly as the sky before a storm.

Xia Younan noticed his abnormality and asked with concern: "What's wrong? You don't look right. Did something happen?"

Lu Xiuyuan put the teacup back on the table, facing Xia Younan, holding her hands in his hands, and said earnestly: "Although the border crisis has been resolved, Tang Guojing has run out of ideas and has not won a single battle in several months, and even lost a city.

"Originally, our country's people and horses are much more capable than Zhujing Country, but we were crushed by the other side several times. We tried our best to barely maintain a tie."

"Then what?" Xia Younan looked at him steadily, with a bad premonition in his heart.

Lu Xiuyuan patted her hands and continued, "A long-term war is not good for the country or the people. If it continues like this, financial and human resources will be greatly damaged, and Lingjiang will be in chaos.

"This morning, Lu Shi'an and his ministers discussed and decided to dismiss Tang Guojing from his military post and send a capable person to lead the army. We will strive to conquer Zhujing Kingdom as soon as possible and bring peace and prosperity to the people."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Xia Younan, seeming to want to say something else.

Xia Younan's heart skipped a beat, and he had already guessed what he meant.

After a while, she managed to hold back her fear and asked in a trembling voice, "So... they're planning to send you to the border to fight?"

Lu Xiuyuan's eyes were full of reluctance, but he still nodded cruelly.

"How is this possible?" Xia Younan felt extremely unbelievable.

Lu Shi'an is not stupid, he should be able to guess that Lu Xiuyuan covets the throne.

Under normal circumstances, he should be extra wary of Lu Xiuyuan, but he actually wanted him to lead the war.

To be the commander-in-chief, you need to have all the military power!

Is Lu Shian crazy?

Isn’t he afraid that Lu Xiuyuan will rebel?

Lu Xiuyuan was also very confused about these questions. Last time, Lu Shian let him enter the imperial study to review memorials and participate in government affairs, and this time he handed over the military power.

He didn't understand what he meant, he seemed completely unreadable.

"Perhaps there is really no one else in the court to choose from. Lu Shian is suspicious and unwilling to hand over troops to unreliable people. He knows that I am the only one who sincerely does not want Lingjiang to suffer."

After racking his brains, he could only think of this reason.

Xia Younan curled his lips and stopped dwelling on this. Instead, he asked unwillingly, "Can't we let someone else go?"

She admitted that she was not a great and selfless person. She knew that the border was dangerous and she didn't want Lu Xiu to go far away. She was afraid.

Lu Xiuyuan held her in his arms, closed his eyes and sighed deeply: "The imperial decree has been issued, and it is difficult to disobey the emperor's order."

Xia Younan's throat was a little stiff. After thinking for a while, he looked up at him and said firmly: "Then I will go with you. We will defend our country together!"

As long as the two of them can be together, what does it matter if they are in danger?

"No!" Before Xia Younan could finish his words, Lu Xiuyuan raised his voice and scolded him.

Xia Younan's tears welled up in her eyes, and she pushed him away aggrievedly and complained: "You are mean to me, you won't let me go? You don't want me anymore!"

Seeing her like this, Lu Xiuyuan's heart broke. He hugged her again and coaxed her with sweet words for a long time before his wife calmed down. Then he persuaded her with a worried look on his face.

"I haven't forgotten that we were surrounded by hundreds of people from Ye Beimo in the cave in Liuyue City, and we had to fight hard to escape. I haven't forgotten that we were surrounded by poisonous insects in Miaojiang and trapped in the yard for three days and three nights, and we almost died without a burial place!"

"Do you know that every time I think of those scenes, I am terrified? I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid that something will happen to you.

"I'm afraid if something happens to you, how am I going to survive? The border is extremely dangerous and there's a high risk of death. It's even more terrifying than what we've experienced before. I will never allow you to take risks with me!"

"It's so dangerous. How can I feel at ease if you go alone? I would worry about you to the point of going crazy at home." Xia Younan choked with tears in his eyes.

Lu Xiuyuan kissed her forehead, his heart aching. The saddest thing in the world for him was to be separated from his wife.

"When I come back, I will protect myself well for you." He promised her solemnly.

"Wait until how long?" Xia Younan asked.

Lu Xiuyuan pondered for a moment, and said word by word: "The sea is peaceful and the river is clear, the world is at peace, and there will be no more smoke of war in the vast territory of Lingjiang Nation!"

Xia Younan's heart trembled, he raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, pondered for a moment, and finally agreed reluctantly: "Okay!"

"You agreed?" Lu Xiuyuan was a little surprised. His wife had a stubborn temper, and he thought it would take a lot of effort to persuade her, but he didn't expect her to agree so easily.

Xia Younan nodded again, looking at him with sparkling eyes, "The world is unfair, and the people suffer. I would rather see the whole country rejoice and people live longer and have a good life than two people staying together forever.

"If these require our sacrifice, then I am willing!"

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. No one had ever touched his heart so much.

"I know that if I go with you, you will worry about me in everything and even be distracted from the battlefield.

"So, for your safety, so that you can concentrate on fighting on the battlefield, I will not go anywhere. I will just stay at home and wait for your triumphant return." Xia Younan snuggled in his chest, being incredibly sensible.

"You are absolutely right. I didn't let you go because, first, I was worried that you would suffer; second, I was afraid that I would be distracted by worrying about you. I am deeply relieved that my wife is so understanding." Lu Xiuyuan sighed sincerely.

The two of them didn't say anything else after that. They just hugged each other, feeling the peace and tranquility that was about to disappear.

After an unknown amount of time, Xia Younan's trembling voice sounded again, "If you can't come back, then wait for me at the Naihe Bridge above the underworld. I'll be there soon."

Lu Xiuyuan's body trembled, and two lines of hot tears rolled down uncontrollably.