Chapter 1227 - 1227 1227 Parting

1227: Chapter 1227: Parting 1227: Chapter 1227: Parting “General Zhou…” Yang Ruxin felt a sudden sourness in her nose.

Indeed, war is always cruel, especially in ancient times.

Every deployment is essentially a separation of life and death.

“Call me Uncle Zhou,” Zhou Jiang had calmed the turmoil in his heart.

“Uncle Zhou, on their behalf, in the future…” Yang Ruxin paused, “no matter what, they will all be waiting safely for your return…”

“Good.” Zhou Jiang smiled, glanced at Gu Qingheng, and then stood up, “I’ll go out and see the siblings first.”

“Xinxin…” Gu Qingheng looked at Yang Ruxin, appearing somewhat hesitant.

Yang Ruxin didn’t know why, but suddenly her heart skipped a beat: “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Gu Qingheng suddenly smiled, “It’s just that I haven’t seen you for two days, and I missed you.”

Yang Ruxin laughed: “Your words are getting sweeter…

Alright, you must be tired from your long journey back.

Go freshen up first, and I will cook a meal to treat you…”

Gu Qingheng watched Yang Ruxin’s retreating figure, but his smile instantly froze, and his brows furrowed slightly.

That night, Yang Ruxin could be said to have utilized all her culinary skills, frying and cooking over a dozen dishes, in order to welcome Zhou Xiao and Zhou Ying, and also as a send-off for Zhou Jiang.

After dinner, Zhou Jiang did not stay overnight but chose to set off for the capital through the night.

To spend a few more days with the children and to bring them here, he had already delayed many days.

The siblings knew their father was going off to war, and they felt sad, but they both smiled and waved to Zhou Jiang.

“Dad, we will wait for your return.” Zhou Xiao suppressed the tears welling in his eyes, “Sister Xinxin said we will plant fruit trees later.

When you return, you can eat them…”

“Good.” Zhou Jiang nodded with tears in his eyes, returned to hug both children, then turned, mounted his horse, gave everyone a fist salute, and rode off into the distance.

He feared that if he delayed any longer, his tears would become uncontrollable.

After the sound of horse hooves had faded into the distance, Zhou Ying, who had been holding back, suddenly burst into tears.

Dong Wenxiu hurriedly embraced Zhou Ying in her arms and then began to cry along with her.

Yang Ruxin’s mouth twitched, but she did not stop them; crying out would bring more relief.

Zhou Xiao’s tears could not be held back, but he stubbornly made no sound, constantly wiping his cheeks with the back of his hand, yet the tears only increased.

Sanni went over and gently pressed his head against her shoulder.

“What are you doing?” Zhou Xiao was taken aback, his face flushing red.

“I’m lending you a shoulder,” Sanni said with a slight raise of her eyebrows, “Tonight, if you want to cry, then cry it out.

But tomorrow, no more tears are allowed…”

“I…” Zhou Xiao was about to say he wasn’t crying, but as he opened his mouth, he changed his words, “Okay.” Then he actually embraced Sanni and truly began to cry on her shoulder.

Although Zhou Xiao was a year younger than Sanni, he was taller by a good half head, so the scene looked rather awkward.

Yang Ruxin’s mouth twitched again.

Could this really be an excuse to take advantage?

But seeing Sanni’s empathetic expression, she decided not to expose it.

Fortunately, after crying for a while, Zhou Ying stopped because she had fallen asleep in Dong Wenxiu’s arms.

Seeing that his sister had stopped crying, Zhou Xiao also felt embarrassed to continue and finally stopped.

Sanni took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped Zhou Xiao’s face clean: “You’re not allowed to cry anymore.

Your dad will definitely return safely…”