"Dad, just say it straight."
When did you become so hesitant?
Meng Chaojun also worried she would lose patience, so he gestured for her to sit down, and summoned his courage to say, "Xinian is going to be dispatched to Ke Ku Li, itâs an irreversible matter, isnât it?"
Chiang Xiao nodded her head.
"It seems so. After their five-day leave, they will go through a concentrated training for ten days, and then get ready to head to Ke Ku Li."
This matter doesnât seem to have any turnaround.
Meng Xinian was originally part of the Eight Elites Squad, while changes in the one or two-person list within the Grand Alliance are possible, changes in this squad of eight arenât.
Meng Chaojunâs last strand of hope was gone.
Thus, he gritted his teeth and said everything he wanted to say in one breath: "Little, you know, bullets donât have eyes, and war is ruthless. Even though none of us want Xinian to face any unexpected events, no one can guarantee anything. No matter how skilled Xinian is, heâs just flesh and blood. You see, Meng Family only has him left, and you two have been together for years, youâre engaged, you know each other well, right?"
Chiang Xiao roughly understood his intentions, her face suddenly felt hot.
"Actually, if it werenât for the previous accident, you two would already be married by now. So, can you see if you can get married during Xinianâs few days of leave?"
After saying this, Meng Chaojun felt relieved.
At least he had spoken out.
Old Meng coughed twice, and then said, "Little, weâre discussing this with you; of course, you can refuse. We just know that a few children from old team membersâ families are also on this list. Thereâs one, oh right, itâs Xinianâs Uncle Shaoâs child; that child is only twenty and didnât have a partner before, but now I heard he found a girl and plans to marry tomorrow."
Chiang Xiao still believed in this matter.
Going to a Country at War, many families who have a single heir will find ways to ensure they leave behind a lineage before they leave.
In this era, this is still the prevailing environment, and she canât really comment much on it.
She could also understand Old Meng and Meng Chaojunâs thinking.
"We certainly hope Xinian comes back safe and sound," Old Meng sighed and said, "but you know, on the battlefield, nothing is for certain. Back when we were fighting, we saw many wounded comrades, who survived but had all sorts of injuries. Just in case, if the injury affects critical areas, having children might become difficult in the future..."
They are just being cautious.
Some who returned injured might be unable to have conjugal relations.
Chiang Xiaoâs face flushed continuously.
How could she not understand their intentions?
The main point is not about marriage, but about sharing a bed, preferably conceiving a child.
"Little, weâre really just discussing this, you think about it."
Chiang Xiao was silent for a while, then said, "I understand, Iâll think about it."
Old Meng and Meng Chaojun exchanged a glance, both somewhat pleasantly surprised.
They both knew that Chiang Xiao was not angry; rather, she said sheâd consider it, indicating there was still a chance.
...
D State, Jiang Family.
The Lu Family visited today, so the dinner was of high standard. Not everyone in the Jiang Family could dine in this hall, most women and children didnât attend, only the most valued women and children from each household were seated.
In the Second House, Jiang Qiuyan was the most esteemed, so she was present at the banquet.
She glanced at Jiang Yunqing and Jiang Yuncun entering with Lu Shuangshuang, slightly furrowing her brows.