Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 1143 - 1143 48 Meng Shuai Joins the Army Memoir

Chapter 1143: Chapter 48 Meng Shuai Joins the Army Memoir 4【2-in-1】_4 Chapter 1143: Chapter 48 Meng Shuai Joins the Army Memoir 4【2-in-1】_4 “All other matters will be taken care of by me.”

At this moment and place, she didn’t know what to say, knowing only that these heroes had died for her husband.

She felt that all she could do was to take care of the families and children of these brothers in arms.

Thinking so in her heart, she spoke these words aloud.

She wanted to comfort the spirits of her fallen comrades, her words sincere, without any falsehood.

To the surrounding soldiers who heard this, they were all deeply moved, turning their heads to look at Meng Fang.

Meng Fang solemnly declared, “Your sister-in-law’s promise is my promise! In life and in death, never forsaking, eternally unchanging!”

The soldiers were tremendously stirred, all kneeling on the ground simultaneously, “Thank you for your great kindness, sister-in-law! Thank you, General Meng, for making it possible!”

Their eyes reddened with emotion.

Perhaps Yu Rou herself had not realized the significance of her words.

But to these soldiers, survivors of countless battles, her promise was the most solemn and heartfelt they could receive!

Having fought all their lives, they had long become indifferent to their own mortality; the only thing that mattered was the welfare of their wives and children, especially their descendants.

Who doesn’t wish for their offspring to achieve success?

But there is a world of difference between children being taught in their own homes and being educated in the household of General Meng.

Just as the young beasts nurtured by Feng Yin differed vastly from those growing up in the usual way, the gap between them was like heaven and earth!

With the wife of the general and General Meng making such a promise, considering General Meng’s current status, it was as if the children were given a new pathway to ascend to the heavens!

At that moment, even those who were severely injured wished they could die in battle then and there.

One life for a son’s lifetime of prosperity was truly worth it!

Yu Rou herself could not have imagined that a single heartfelt sentence spoken today would win the hearts of the entire army.

From then on, the soldiers under Meng Fang would regard this sister-in-law with reverence akin to a deity!

Also, these words today completely thwarted anyone else’s chance of stepping foot into General Meng’s household, coveting his position or power!

Of course, this was an unexpected gain, but that is a story for later.

…

Entering Xianyang, stepping into the general’s mansion.

As soon as Yu Rou cast a glance, she was stunned by the luxury of the general’s mansion.

Is this… is this my home?

Not just Yu Rou; even Meng Fang was astonished.

Although he held a high position and wielded great power, this was the first time he had seen such a grand estate that belonged to him.

In some ways, Yu Rou was still the country woman from the countryside, and Meng Fang, General Meng, was still the countryman from the past!

Is this my home?

Together, the couple felt the surreal sensation of being in a wonderful dream.

Meng Fang was still trying to maintain his composure, but Yu Rou could not contain her excitement. She eagerly explored her new home like a happy little rabbit, hopping around with flushed cheeks radiating thrilled happiness.

She flitted about the general’s mansion like a graceful butterfly, occasionally zooming back to pull Meng Fang to see this or that.

Over here, over there…

Meng Fang held his wife in his arms, the hardened expression that had lingered on his face for so long now replaced by a bright smile as he tirelessly accompanied his wife back and forth.

He wasn’t thinking about anything else.

Away from home, I am a general.

But at home, I am just a husband.

Leading troops and fighting battles, that’s work for General Meng.

All that can wait until I leave home again!

My wife has longed for her husband’s return, and now that he’s back, it’s time for joyful union, for the phoenix and the dragon to harmonize!

…

Meanwhile, at about the same time, Shi Hongzhen, the great steward, had entered the palace and met with the Emperor.

“How is this General Meng?”

Qin Emperor asked with a smile.

“Hard to say.”

Shi Hongzhen replied.

“Hard to say?”

Qin Emperor laughed, “Although he’s a commoner’s son, a countryman of humble origins; and although we’ve never met before, my impression of this general is very favorable. He seems quite virtuous.”

Shi Hongzhen smiled, “I share the same sentiment; General Meng’s character is truly top-notch. But what’s giving me an unusual feeling is… there seems to be a kind of royal destiny about him…”

“Oh? What kind of difference?”

Shi Hongzhen, the senior steward, frowned and said, “The general’s destiny seems perfectly aligned with that of our Great Qin’s nation, without any flaws, which is discernible beyond doubt; but what’s strange to me is… on the general, there seems to be an Imperial Clan’s destiny…”

Qin Emperor suddenly frowned, “Imperial destiny? Our Great Qin’s Imperial Clan’s destiny?”

“Yes. Although it’s not very obvious, my intuition, albeit faintly, has sensed it.”

Official Shi spoke respectfully.

“That’s odd indeed.”

Qin Emperor furrowed his brows even more, “He certainly doesn’t share our Imperial Clan’s bloodline, never before has he entered our imperial city, how can the Imperial Clan’s destiny be upon him?”

Official Shi said, “That is precisely what baffles me. Could it be that Your Majesty had previously granted him an object or weapon of destiny?”

“Not at all.”

Qin Emperor shook his head, “I remember that very clearly.”

“Then I am at a loss for the reason.”

Official Shi said.

Qin Emperor started pacing, “If Official Shi senses something unusual… I am increasingly intrigued by this General Meng. He is due for an audience at early court tomorrow, isn’t he?”

“Yes.”

Official Shi bowed his head in response.

“Well, I really must take a close look then.”

Qin Emperor muttered to himself, a flash of curiosity in his eyes.

The destiny of the Imperial Clan is not merely about bloodline.

It is not a bad thing, quite the opposite; if a commander carries the Imperial Clan’s destiny, it simply indicates the emperor’s favor and the loyalty of his soldiers, as well as carrying an object of destiny bestowed by the emperor himself.

In simpler terms: only true loyalists would possess a destiny that aligns perfectly with that of the emperor!

And this was Qin Emperor’s greatest confusion: having never met Meng Fang, how could he possess it?

Anybody with the destiny of the Imperial Clan should be quite evident to Official Shi; why then, does Official Shi have to make a conscious effort to perceive it?

But Qin Emperor had no doubts about Official Shi’s intuition.

Because, an expert nearing the supreme level of Nine Colors, would definitely not be mistaken in this kind of sensation!

…

[It’s the 27th of the twelfth lunar month!]