He is now only one step away from joining forces with Yu Tang to rebel, overthrow Emperor Xiao Sheng, and ascend the throne.
Therefore, during this period, he had to ensure the stability of the northern border and that the soldiers and civilians could have enough to eat and wear.
To prepare for subsequent actions.
Yu Tang paused, then frowned: "Is Your Highness alright going alone?"
"Isn't it unsafe?"
“In their eyes, I’m just a disabled person now,” Xiao Lin said. “Although I don’t know how long I can keep this up, at least there won’t be any major problems on the journey.”
"As for the reason for going back..." Xiao Lin sneered, "Isn't my father's birthday coming up soon? As his son, I have to give him a gift, don't I?"
Yu Tang rarely saw Xiao Lin show this kind of expression anymore.
Like a venomous snake, cold and sinister.
Yu Tang didn't ask Xiao Lin what gift he had prepared. He simply packed Xiao Lin's things after returning home and sent a few trustworthy people to accompany him.
After seeing Xiao Lin off to the carriage, Yu Tang instructed, "Your Highness, this journey will take at least half a month round trip. Please take good care of yourself on the road."
Thinking of the complex political situation in the capital, he added, "After returning to the capital, I must be careful and avoid showing off, so as not to give anyone a handle to use against me."
"Yes. I understand." Xiao Lin sat in the carriage, lifting the curtain to look at Yu Tang.
Her gaze lingered on the man's face, and she felt an overwhelming sense of reluctance.
He reached out to Yu Tang: "General, may I come up and talk to you?"
"Is there anything else Your Highness wish to say?" Yu Tang, afraid of taking up his time, said, "I'll just listen from here."
"It's a very important matter." Xiao Lin twitched his fingers, urging Yu Tang to come up: "No one else can hear this."
Yu Tang thought he might be about something important, like the struggle for power, so he felt a tightness in his chest and, not daring to delay, took Xiao Lin's hand and got into the car.
As soon as the curtain fell, Xiao Lin grabbed his wrist and pinned it against the carriage wall, kissing him fiercely.
Perhaps it's become a habit, but he's now used to Xiao Lin's kisses.
Feeling helpless that she had been tricked again, she didn't struggle.
After letting Xiao Lin kiss him enough, he panted and asked the boy with amusement, "Is this the very important matter that Your Highness mentioned that cannot be heard by others?"
“Yes…” Xiao Lin hugged him and nuzzled the man’s neck affectionately: “Anything related to the general is a big deal to me.”
After saying that, he took out a jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to Yu Tang: "General, this is a jade pendant that my mother passed down to me."
"It is also the most important possession to me. Now I am giving it to you, hoping that every time you see this jade pendant, you will think of me."
Yu Tang was shocked: "How could I accept something so valuable?"
“This is a return gift.” Xiao Lin helped Yu Tang close his fingers and pointed to the wooden hairpin in his hair: “It’s a return gift for the token of love that the General gave me.”
He smiled broadly and said, "Please, General, be sure to accept this."
Chapter 31
He died for the villain for the fourth time (31)
Watching the carriage disappear into the distance, Yu Tang glanced at the jade pendant in his hand.
It felt cool to the touch, as white as mutton fat, and the round, hollow jade was surrounded by a circle of auspicious cloud patterns. He had never seen Xiao Lin wear it before.
It was probably always kept in her arms and well protected.
The system just told him that Xiao Lin's favorability rating had reached 90 the moment he gave him the jade pendant.
It is clear that this jade pendant must be of great significance to Xiao Lin.
Thinking about it this way, the wooden hairpin I gave away seemed rather perfunctory.
And they even mentioned a token of love...
It was just a small trinket he gave away casually, yet Xiao Lin cherished it so much.
Yu Tang felt somewhat guilty.
It seems he'll have to give Xiao Lin something even better for his next birthday.
However, as if remembering something, Yu Tang's expression darkened slightly, and he asked the system: "System, will I be able to live to New Year's Eve in this world?"
"have no idea."
The system said: "The novel says you will die on the battlefield this year. But when the war will break out, and on which day you will die, nobody knows."
Yu Tang clenched the jade pendant in his hand slightly, thinking of what Xiao Lin had once told him: Consort Qi died on New Year's Eve.
To die in front of him.
It snowed heavily that day, and in Xiao Lin's eyes, it turned into a blood-red scene.
If he could, he wouldn't want to die during the Lunar New Year's Eve period.
He wanted to at least stay with Xiao Lin until his birthday before leaving.
The system couldn't help but ask: "Host, are you having second thoughts about the villain again?"
Yu Tang: Again? Did I used to be reluctant to part with the villains too?
"Yes." Although the system didn't argue with Yu Tang anymore, he had already accepted in his heart that the villains in the previous worlds were very likely the main god.
Yu Tang is very likely the master that the main god is looking for.
With this kind of psychological suggestion, he didn't hesitate to reveal information about the previous villains to Yu Tang.
"You can't bear to part with the villains in every world, and you don't want them to get hurt."
The system stated bluntly: "[And you even said you wanted to be with them until the very end.]"
Yu Tang was shocked: Did I really say that?
Yes, although you didn't say you liked them, you worry about them and can't stop thinking about them.
Yu Tang remained silent.
After a long pause, he said: But even if I can't let go, I have to go back to my own world.
He said: That's where I've lived for 28 years, that's my real home.
Yu Tang closed his eyes briefly to calm himself down, and when he opened them again, he had regained his composure.
He put the jade pendant into his bosom.
I've made up my mind.
Although he couldn't accompany Xiao Lin to the end, he could help Xiao Lin achieve his goal and successfully avenge himself.
After all, throughout history, wars have always brought sacrifices. In this world, he is the guardian of the North Nine Cities and the only remaining general of the Yu family.
Even if the enemy is at the gates, everyone else can run, but he cannot back down.
Therefore, this separation of life and death was ultimately unavoidable.
I just hope that Xiao Lin can be strong enough to not give up on his future path because of him.
After seeing Xiao Lin off, Yu Tang returned to her single life.
However, he was not idle; every day he would go to the fields with the soldiers to take care of the crops.
In addition, he also needed to boost the morale of the soldiers and the people.
We must not allow the morale of the army to collapse, nor the people to suffer.
Fortunately, the military and civilians of Beijiucheng are united and prepared to save money and overcome all difficulties.
Sometimes, when Yu Tang looks too tired, I'll comfort him and tell him not to worry, that he'll get through it.
Looking at these people, Yu Tang felt both moved and reluctant to part.
But he didn't show it; he only drank alcohol in the yard when he felt frustrated.
Li Wen and Zhao Lin wanted to accompany him, but he refused.
He drank too much that night and lay on the stone table in the courtyard, staring blankly at the locust leaves that were beginning to turn yellow.
For some reason...
He started thinking about Xiao Lin.
I wonder if that kid has arrived in the capital yet.
They said they'd be gone for half a month, but a month has passed and there's still no word. It's making me quite worried.
I felt a little dizzy after drinking, and drifted off to sleep, only to be woken up by the system.
He said it was cold outside and told him to go back to his room to sleep.
Yu Tang hummed in agreement, stood up with the help of the table, opened the door, walked to the bedside, and saw the unmade bright red quilt on the bed.
In a blur, he seemed to see Xiao Lin lying domineeringly on top of him, winking at him.
Yu Tang smiled helplessly: "Your Highness, if you lie like this, there's no place for me to sleep."
As she spoke, she reached for the blanket and saw that it was empty underneath, which brought her back to her senses.
Xiao Lin has already returned to the capital.
The frustration in her heart grew stronger. Without even taking off her clothes or shoes, Yu Tang lay down on the bed, rested her wrist on her forehead, and sighed.
Why do I suddenly feel a little lonely?
General, I hope that every time you see this jade pendant, you will think of me.
The words suddenly popped into his head, and Yu Tang took out the jade pendant from his pocket and examined it in the moonlight.
My emotions calmed down a little.
After a while, he held the jade, closed his eyes, and fell into a deep sleep.
"General! General!" Yu Tang was awakened by Xiao Si's shouts early in the morning. He saw the jade pendant in his hand and thought about his neurotic behavior last night.
Her face flushed instantly, and she quickly tucked the jade pendant into her bosom and got out of bed.
He opened the door and saw Xiao Si standing outside, looking excited: "What's wrong?"
Xiao Si handed the envelope to Yu Tang: "A letter has arrived from the capital! It should be from His Highness!"