Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower

Minister Yang glanced at General Yang and then said, "Is it important whether I agree or not?"

General Yang sighed. "You said nothing to their actions. Do you know that without any of them, the situation on the border might turn for the worst?"

Hearing this, Minister Yang arched his eyebrows.

It was rare to see his brother being flustered like this ever since they were young. After all, one of them wanted to become a general while the other one wanted to become an official in the palace.

Though, Minister Yang could barely be called an official by now because he was staying at the north border and barely able to perform his duties. Emperor Zhou hadn't summoned him to Fei Yang Kingdom's Capital City, so Minister Yang couldn't go back just yet.

Instead, he was arranged to stay at the north border.

Minister Yang knew very well that he might be arranged to be a governor in the future considering his previous status in Fan Yi Kingdom. But this was also good enough because he knew that Emperor Zhou would not feel reassured if he were to stay in the Imperial Court.

But for the time being, he would still watch over his brother.

And now…

"Are you afraid?"

"What afraid?" General Yang shook his head. "I'm not afraid."

"You're a general but you made a big blunder and nearly lost your life." Minister Yang could still remember the time when General Yang was poisoned because of his carelessness when handling the situation.

Now that he saw his brother's change, Minister Yang felt that he knew the reason.

"That has…"

"I think you're worried because you think that you're not capable enough," Minister Yang continued. "Do you think that you've become old and it's no longer your time to shine on the battlefield?"

The two of them were no longer young.

Their children were already adults and had their own career, becoming small officials in Fan Yi Kingdom's previous capital city and other cities. There were also many of them who were still living not far from the two of them.

But even if they were not young, they still wished to serve their kingdom.

It was just…

General Yang no longer felt that he was capable enough.

"I'm not leaving the border," General Yang replied and looked into the distance. "This is the promise we made in the past to our ancestors."

"Even though the order for us is to protect the border, it didn't mean that we have to do it for the rest of our lives." Minister Yang shook his head and said, "Besides, becoming a governor didn't mean giving up the military power."

There were governor who were also holding onto the military power.

So if General Yang ever wanted to switch his career, it was not impossible. This might be difficult, though.

After all, the local forces might not want to listen to them.

"No, I can't… I have to stay here." General Yang shook his head and then turned around. "Tell me when those two returns. I'm going to arrange the soldiers to prepare for a battle."

Minister Yang watched General Yang's back and shook his head.

It was unlike the other party to be so timid, but it was also the truth that they were unprepared for the sudden attack from the northern tribe.

Besides, he knew that Song Yun Xiang was hiding something.

While they didn't know what Song Yun Xiang was thinking or what the other party was planning, they knew that Song Yun Xiang had no intention of betraying Fei Yang Kingdom. And what Song Yun Xiang had done so far was also beneficial for them.

Because of that, Minister Yang turned blind eyes to this and ignored whatever Song Yun Xiang was doing.

But now…

He felt that Song Yun Xiang was looking for death.

Coming out to the north when the situation was not very clear, Minister Yang knew very well that Song Yun Xiang would definitely not be able to run away by himself. He had to rely on General Ning to ensure that he could come back safely.

But it didn't matter.

'Let's just hope that the northern tribe will not attack and ambush them midway.'

With that Minister Yang turned around and returned to his own place.

He had no interest to meddle in this matter.

…

Meanwhile, Song Yun Xiang was following General Ning until they reached the gate. By now, the gate was opened and Commander Ning was there, looking at Song Yun Xiang with a bad face.

It was clear that he was very dissatisfied with Song Yun Xiang's action that would put his sister in danger.

After all, Commander Ning has been following his sister on the battlefield.

He didn't like anyone who put his sister in danger.

General Ning ignored her brother and turned to look at Song Yun Xiang. "Are you ready?"

"Yes." Song Yun Xiang nodded. "Are you sure about this?"

"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing." General Ning waved her hand and Commander Ning snorted, but he still made way and let General Ning ride the horse that he had prepared for her.

"But…"

"This is my decision." General Ning looked at Song Yun Xiang. "And I trust you."

Song Yun Xiang saw General Ning's look and took a deep breath. He nodded solemnly. "Thank you. Please take care of me."

"Yes." General Ning smiled and then helped Song Yun Xiang to sit on her adjutant's horse. He was tied to the adjutant to prevent him from falling down midway because of the horse speed.

Afterwards, they departed to the north.

…

<Long Family Residence>

Swish! Slash!

Cheng City's defense had been reduced because many of the guards followed Emperor Zhou to Ying City, Fei Yang Kingdom's new capital city.

But it didn't mean that there wouldn't be any guards at all.

So the people's lives should have been quiet and safe.

But not today.

Swish! Slash!