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Chapter 252 Returning Gloriously to Jindu
Ye Zhaoyan led his troops back to Nanjun, and arrived at the foot of the barren mountain that came out last time.

In the distance, a tall and straight figure stood in front of a wooden door, waiting in a daze.

It was the backbone of the Ye family, Ye Wenxuan who the Ye family army cared about most.

This time, Ye Wenxuan did not close his eyes and lie deep in the secret passage, but stood at the foot of the mountain to welcome her.

"Grandpa." Ye Zhaoyan got off the horse, and when he got closer, he realized that he was actually leaning on a crutch. At that time, the crutch was thin and small, and it was not very conspicuous standing beside him, so people ignored it.

Her heart trembled suddenly, even if he was so ill, she didn't want to lose her pride of being the number one general.

Looking carefully, Ye Wenxuan's body was still tall, but became thinner, and a few strands of gray and white appeared on the original black sideburns.

He looked up at her for a moment, "It's fine that you're not hurt."

Ye Zhaoyan stretched out his hand to support Ye Wenxuan, his tone could not hide his excitement: "Grandpa, why did you come out?"

Marven Ye's eyes were gentle and kind: "You did a good job."

After finishing speaking, he couldn't help coughing violently, coughing up blood, his body shook a few times involuntarily, the tall shadow looked a little thin in the bleak night wind.

Ye Zhaoyan was taken aback, and hurriedly took out the handkerchief to wipe the blood from his mouth, "Grandpa, your body"

"No problem." Ye Wenxuan slowed down, his old face was a little flushed, but there was a kind smile on his face, "Grandpa is old, he has lived long enough."

Hearing these words, the tip of Ye Zhaoyan's nose became sour, and tears continued, "If Grandpa is ill, Zhaoyan will not be able to live in peace!"

She knew in her heart that although this war was within Emperor Donglin's plan to expand the territory, it was triggered by herself as the fuse.

As for why Princess Yingxin made things difficult for her, Ye Zhaoyan still hasn't figured out the stakes.

Could it be that he colluded with Emperor Donglin and deliberately used her as a fuss to lure Ye Wenxuan to go out?
She couldn't believe such a coincidence.

Ye Wenxuan patted Ye Zhaoyan on the shoulder, signaling her to calm down, "Grandpa is getting old, so he can still help you defend yourself for a few more years."

Ye Zhaoyan wiped away tears, and held Ye Wenxuan's icy palm, "How about a few years, I want grandpa to live a long life!"

"You child." Ye Wenxuan sighed helplessly, "It's not so easy to live a long life! Grandpa doesn't need you to worry, but you."

He paused for a moment, his eyes soft: "Zhaoyan, you promised grandpa that you will find a good husband as soon as you return to Jindu."

Ye Wenxuan did not forget what Beiliang threatened him back then, even if that thing was destroyed, as long as Ye Zhaoyan still exists in the world, there is no guarantee that they will not count on it.

Letting her get married earlier was just a fluke idea, after all, it was a helpless move.

Ye Zhaoyan's eyes changed rapidly, and it took a long time before he slowly said, "Zhaoyan understands."

She knew that Marven Ye would never do meaningless things, let alone restrain his children, or even force them to do things they didn't like.

What is his purpose in doing this?
Avoid danger?

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Thinking of this, she couldn't help but said: "Grandpa, if Zhao Yan is willing to take Ye Jiajun and Grandpa to guard Tianlu, and never marry..."

Ye Wenxuan's eyes widened in disbelief, looking at her in disbelief. Ye Zhaoyan has been so fond of wielding knives and guns since he was a child, he must have fantasized about fighting everywhere like a man.

However, he thought that as Ye Zhaoyan grows up, he will understand the way to go as a woman, gradually forget those fantasies when he was young, and learn to be a stable woman in the house.

After all, he underestimated the child.

After a long while, Ye Wenxuan sighed, and said with some regret: "Zhaoyan, you did a great job in the battle of Hexi. You did not lose the character of my Ye family army, and you added to the glory of the Ye family. However, such glory does not It can't last long, a woman will eventually get married."

When he said these words, a corner of his heart was broken.

"Grandpa, I..."

Seeing the brilliance in Ye Zhaoyan's eyes disappear instantly, Marven Ye felt pain in his heart, "Grandpa knows what you think in your heart. You have given Grandpa countless surprises since you were a child, which is my pride. Now, everything Grandpa does is for you be safe and happy.”

Why didn't he want Ye Zhaoyan to be a brave general who fought on the battlefield like him?

Even if Ye Zhaoyan is willing to conceal his gender, continue to lead the army and maintain the glory of the next generation of the Ye family, he still can't let go of his heart.

Tianlu is no longer the former Tianlu, a king like Emperor Donglin, he dare not bet.

He didn't know how many schemes the Ye family would encounter without his protection after he got old or even died of illness.

But Ye Zhaoyan's identity as a woman has always been a flaw.

When Ye Zhaoyan heard this, he quietly lowered his eyelashes to hide his complicated emotions.

The last time Ye Wenxuan brought up the matter of Huijindu's marriage, she made insinuations twice, but failed to get a real answer.

Why did Marven Ye rush to get her married?

It was as if someone had grabbed Marven Ye's throat, forcing him to do so.

Could it be to protect her from being killed by bad guys?

It was the only reasonable explanation she could imagine.

"Zhaoyan, let's set off."

Ye Zhaoyan restrained himself, and suppressed the surging emotions in his heart: "Okay."

At dawn, Ye Zhaoyan led the Ye family army to wait for half a day in Nanjun, and finally joined Ye Zhengping, and the two returned to the court with the army.

Halfway through the journey, when they were about to meet the officials sent by Emperor Donglin, Ye Zhaoyan and Ye Zhengping led Ye Wenxuan and the elite Ye family army back to the city from a side road, leaving a few lieutenants and the rest to continue on the official road.

Just like that, a group of people carrying the imperial decree of Donglin Emperor rushed to nothing, and missed the Ye family "by mistake".

Before the group arrived at Jindu, the people in the city had already lined up in two lines to celebrate and greet them. They waited for a long time, and when they saw their car driving, they all bowed their hands.

"General Ye!"

"General Ye, I wish you a great victory and come back!"

There was constant noise of congratulations outside. After a long time, Ye Wenxuan leaned out of the carriage, slightly cupped his hands around, and said loudly: "Thanks to everyone's love, Ye is ashamed and dare not take it. Ye was ordered by His Majesty to go to Hexi to conquer. I feel guilty for taking Beijun, and I hope all the fathers and folks will be happy."

"General Ye doesn't have to be like this. With several countries staring at him, how can Hebei County be taken down easily? It's already a great achievement for you to take down Nanjun County!"

Ye Wenxuan laughed when he heard this, "Ye was just lucky to win a battle."

The soldiers of the Ye family army were also honored.

Ye Wenxuan is the glory of the Ye clan, and the most proud existence of the Ye family army. They are also proud of this great victory.

"What is General Ye talking about? This battle was fought beautifully, and His Majesty will definitely reward you with great rewards!"

"General Ye is too modest!" Everyone praised again and again.

"Yes, General Ye! We also heard about your legend. We heard that General Ye is brave and good at fighting. Seeing you today, you really deserve your reputation!"

Amidst the admiration, the entire Jindu was filled with joy.

No one noticed that Ye Wenxuan, who used to ride into the city on horseback, stayed in the carriage the whole time this time, and never rode for a moment, or even got off the bus and stood still.

No one noticed that the blackness of General Ye's sideburns was much less.

Ye Wenxuan smiled humbly under the continuous congratulations. He glanced at the crowd, and saw that there was no hypocrisy or flattery in the expressions of the crowd, and he knew it in his heart.

After passing the official road, he stopped walking slowly, waved his hand to signal the crowd to disperse, and then walked towards Ye Mansion under the eyes of many adoring and admiring people.

The group walked halfway, Ye Zhaoyan saw a green cloth chariot parked there from a distance, she was shocked, this is Ye Fugui's chariot, why is it here?

(End of this chapter)