In the years of famine, I was well versed in history and pampered the Northern Army

Chapter 178 Glory

For a moment, the two of them were so focused on the joy of meeting each other after a long separation that they forgot about the real business.

But even when Lu Yan really started talking about his past, his voice was trembling. Even when Xu Qingyin said she was willing, he was reluctant to let go of her hand.

"I... Miko, you know that I have been experiencing modern events for a full ten years."

In fact, it was just an ordinary statement, but Xu Qingyin couldn't help but feel distressed.

Yes, she had read the letters written by Lu Yan.

How could she not know how difficult his life was? He had endured it all alone, without anyone to turn to, for a full ten years.

Day and night, there is no one around me.

"I know, I know, you've worked really hard these years."

Xu Qingyin meant what she said. If Lu Yan wasn't in poor health, she would have hugged him in her arms again without anyone knowing.

"But none of this matters. What matters is that ten years ago, when I went to break out of the prison, the Imperial Concubine—no, the Empress Dowager should be called her now—had already made preparations. There were many ambushes and even many hidden arrows. I didn't know about them at first, but later I learned that they were all poisoned."

It was just a simple narration, but Xu Qingyin still felt the thrill.

Lu Yan always liked to make light of all the hardships he had to endure. Xu Qingyin simply couldn't imagine how Lu Yan could survive when he was walking alone and faced with all sorts of attacks.

"and then?"

Lu Yan looked at Xu Qingyin's anxious expression and quickly comforted her:

"Don't worry. I took care of everything and escaped, but at first I only had minor injuries. It wasn't until I got back that I realized there was no hope of survival."

After hearing this, Xu Qingyin's dress was already wrinkled in her hands.

"I didn't expect you to be poisoned... But at that time..."

Lu Yan continued:

"It certainly couldn't be found out at the time, because I also encountered my own system. My system is probably similar to yours. It saved my life, but it said that this life was given by you."

Speaking of this, Xu Qingyin was a little confused, but she felt that the doubt quickly dissipated.

The system had said a long time ago that if she completed a certain task, she could save a person.

Moreover, it was recently said that if she completed her task, the system would give her a higher level reward.

Although I don’t know which one it is, it is likely that this is what he is talking about.

Xu Qingyin looked at Lu Yan's fiery eyes and hurriedly continued to ask:

"and then?"

"The follow-up is that a system called 102 contacted me..."

Before he finished speaking, Xu Qingyin was shocked:

"102?! Could he be 101's brother?..."

"What 101?"

"101 is my system..."

Hearing this, it made sense, but I still felt inexplicably happy about camping.

Even the systems were so similar, it seemed as if he and the witch were getting closer and closer.

"Later, I bound myself to the system that saved you, and protected you time and time again. The only regret is... I could never show up. As I got closer to your current age, my spiritual awareness deteriorated."

The two of them spoke one sentence at a time, until their mouths were dry and their tongues were dry. They talked for a full two hours.

Lu Yan was strolling around the Zhaixing Tower:

"I thought you would stay home quietly and wait for me to come back, but I didn't expect you to go to the court in person. It's really too hard."

He flipped through everything Xu Qingyin had written, and looked at the documents the witch had placed on the table one by one. With such a huge workload, he couldn't imagine how hard it must have been for her.

But Xu Qingyin thought of something else and felt a little disappointed:

"Now that you've been to modern society, you should know that I'm just an ordinary girl... I don't have any supernatural powers..."

But before Xu Qingyin could finish, she was interrupted by Lu Yan:

"No, there is an answer. I have been waiting for ten years, and today I can finally tell you in person."

Xu Qingyin looked up at him, and both of them had each other in their eyes, shining like stars.

"I want to tell you that even though I know where you came from and you're not the legendary witch, you've never been mysterious. No matter what I know, you're still the witch in my heart. In fact, after knowing all this, I respect and love you even more than before."

He said this seriously, but Xu Qingyin was too embarrassed to look at him and quickly lowered her head.

"Why are you saying it so bluntly..."

Obviously, neither of them was particularly talkative, but after such a long separation, the density of love they felt when they reunited was so high that neither of them could bear it. They didn't even have time to eat lunch.

At night, Xu Qingyin finally thought of the recent major events and hurriedly said to Lu Yan:

"Now, Yunjin really needs you."

Lu Yan looked at Xu Qingyin firmly:

"Don't worry, I know everything you want to say. On my way to Zhaixing Tower today, I've seen the decoration outside. What's the difference between the style of Yunjin today and that of the Western Regions?"

The thing he was most worried about happened, but now that he is back, he will not let the tragedy happen.

"Yes, those old ministers who supported you back then, some of whom were old-fashioned but loyal, have been killed for speaking out. I... I really tried hard to protect them..."

Having said that, the grievances she had felt for so long hit Xu Qingyin like a storm, and she was suddenly overwhelmed by her tears.

Yes, but how could Lu Yan not know how hard she worked?

The witch was already very thin, and now she was so pale and emaciated that she no longer looked like a human.

Even though she hadn't eaten lunch, she didn't seem to feel hungry at all.

I really don’t know how hard she has worked this year.

"It's okay. Now that I'm back, everything can be saved. My body is connected to a system, and completing the system's tasks will bring me many benefits. I've been recovering well over time, so there's nothing to worry about. In just ten days, I'll be able to lead the troops into battle myself."

Xu Qingyin was shocked:

"Ten days?"

So fast.

Yes, yes, now that the Western Regions are in such a state, Lu Yan’s return is clearly what the entire imperial city wants. Who among us doesn’t want His Royal Highness Prince Jing of Zhenbei, who is famous in the capital, to lead the troops to fight?

"Yes, Witch, don't worry. Whenever I go to battle for you, for the entire Yunjin, it is my supreme honor."