allonlinenovel Chapter 174: The Widowed Mother in Famine 6
Chapter 174: The Widowed Mother in Famine 6
Lin Xuan struggled in his heart. He watched the man hide in the woods. Although he was injured, his steps were still firm and his eyes revealed an unyielding will.
"Hurry! Don't let him get away."
The voices of the pursuers were getting closer and closer. Lin Xuan's heart was beating violently. He could not hesitate any longer. He had to make a choice: to save himself or to save others from danger.
The pursuers were getting closer and closer. Lin Xuan took a deep breath and made a choice.
Lin Xuan quietly came out of his hiding place and began to approach the man in black. His movements were light and quick, trying not to make any noise.
Just as he approached the man, Lin Xuan suddenly heard a low warning: "Don't move!"
He stopped and the injured man had noticed his presence and was staring at him vigilantly with a dagger in his hand.
Lin Xuan raised his hands to indicate that he had no hostility: "I won't hurt you, I know a small way."
There was a flash of hesitation in the man's eyes, but he quickly regained his determination: "Who are you? Why are you helping me?"
Lin Xuan didn't have time to explain too much, he replied briefly: "My name is Lin Xuan, I'm just a passerby. Now is not the time to talk, we must leave here immediately."
The man seemed to sense Lin Xuan's sincerity. He nodded and put away the dagger: "Okay, I'll go with you."
Lin Xuan quickly helped the man up, and the two began to flee deep into the forest. The outskirts had been occupied by the pursuers, so they could only go deep into the mountains and then take a detour back.
Fortunately, there is a rocky mountain not far ahead of here, and once you get here, the footprints will completely disappear.
Seeing that the man's wound was still bleeding, Lin Xuan took out some medicine powder and after a simple bandage, the two did not dare to stop for a moment and ran along the path that Lin Xuan mentioned.
Three hours later, it was getting dark and the two finally got out of the mountain and came to a fork in the road.
This is the direction to the capital, and Xiao Jinghuan parted ways with Lin Xuan here.
"I will say goodbye to Brother Lin here. I will come back to repay Brother Lin's kindness when I have the chance."
Lin Xuan also clasped his fists, "Take care, Brother Xiao!"
Xiao Jinghuan turned around and took two steps, then looked back.
"Brother Lin, Daxing is in danger. It needs passionate men like you and me. Please consider it carefully. I will pass by here in ten days."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Lin Xuan watched his back disappear before he turned back. Thinking about his worries, he slowly followed the path, walked another two miles along the mountain road, and finally returned to Sanzhi County from another direction.
It was already dark when Li Cuiyun returned home. She stood at the door, looking around anxiously.
Only when she saw Lin Xuan did she feel relieved.
"Brother Xuan, why did you come back just now?"
Lin Xuan felt warm in his heart and took Li Cuiyun's hand. His palm was slightly cold. She had been waiting at the door for a long time.
"Are you impatient? Let's go inside."
The two of them went in and Nan Xi didn't ask anything.
Lin Ya brought out the food and said, "Let's eat first. We are all hungry."
After the family finished their meal, Lin Xuan started talking about what happened during the day.
When he saw Xiao Jinghuan fighting with others today, he couldn't help but get excited. For a strong young man like him, it was the time to serve the country, not to mention that he also had martial arts skills. He really wanted to kill everyone together with Xiao Jinghuan.
Thinking about Xiao Jinghuan's invitation, he was moved, but looking at his elderly mother, wife and young children, he felt a little worried.
After much hesitation, Lin Xuan finally spoke, "Mom, if I go into battle and kill the enemy, will you agree?"
Nan Xi couldn't help but laugh when she saw Lin Xuan's conflicted look. This older boy had always been very obedient, but she didn't expect that he would only enter his rebellious phase now.
"Xiaoxuan wants to join the army?"
Li Cuiyun opened her eyes wide and looked at Lin Xuan in disbelief.
Lin Xuan couldn't bear to look, but answered without hesitation.
"Ah."
Li Cuiyun's eyes turned red instantly, and she covered her mouth and started crying.
Lin Xuan lowered his head and did not dare to look at Li Cuiyun.
Nan Xi touched Li Cuiyun's head and said, "Silly child, males must spread their wings to fly. This short separation is for the sake of staying together in the future."
After Nan Xi finished speaking, she got goosebumps all over her body, but Li Cuiyun felt comforted and she agreed with him.
"Mom, I support Brother Xuan. The army of the Daxing Dynasty is full of good men like Brother Xuan. I won't hold him back."
Li Cuiyun was crying but trying to smile, and Lin Xuan wiped her tears with a distressed look on her face.
"Don't worry, I will come back safe and sound, and I will earn you and mother a title of imperial consort."
Li Cuiyun burst into laughter after hearing this, "Who cares about that official's wife? I want you to come back safe and sound."
Lin Xuan nodded, "I promise to protect this little life well."
Nan Xi watched the two of them being affectionate, drove them out, and went to sleep with Xiao Ping'an.
The moonlight was like water, spreading across the entire courtyard. The moonlight shone into the house. Li Cuiyun lay in Lin Xuan's arms, and the two were whispering.
"Brother Xuan, have you really made up your mind?" Li Cuiyun asked softly, her voice full of reluctance and worry.
Lin Xuan held her hand tightly and nodded firmly, "Cuiyun, this is my decision after careful consideration. I know my martial arts, and I will definitely be able to create a future."
Li Cuiyun leaned on Lin Xuan's shoulder, tears flashing in her eyes, but she wiped them away quietly.
"No matter where you go, I will be here waiting for you. You must remember that mother and I are waiting for you to come back home, as well as your brother and sister-in-law and our safety."
"Ah."
The two of them lay there quietly, enjoying this rare quiet time. The night breeze blew gently, taking away their sorrows and worries, leaving only expectations and visions for the future.
Ten days later, Lin Xuan set out on his journey to join the army. Li Cuiyun prepared clothes, shoes and dry food for him, and Nan Xi prepared medicine and amulets for him.
"Xiaoxuan, you must carry this amulet with you. It will protect you."
The corner of Lin Xuan's mouth twitched. How worried his mother must be. This thick stack of amulets can be used for a lifetime.
However, he still agreed obediently, "Mom, I understand. I will carry it with me every day."
Nan Xi nodded. This talisman was found in the purse under the pretext, and no one doubted it when it was taken out. After all, since it appeared in the mustard seed space, nothing could be impossible.
Lin Xuan looked at Li Cuiyun deeply, then turned around and left resolutely.
Li Cuiyun stood at the door, watching Lin Xuan's back gradually go away until he disappeared from her sight. Her tears burst out again, but this time she did not cry out loud, she just watched Lin Xuan walk away silently.
A month later, Li Cuiyun found out that she was pregnant again, and Lin Xuan's first letter home arrived at that time.
Li Cuiyun's mood gradually improved as she read Lin Xuan's description of the scenery at the border and his daily routine in the letter.
Ten months later, Li Cuiyun gave birth to a daughter and named her Lin Jinshu.