Chapter 183: You Are the Commander

Chapter 183: You Are the Commander

A few days later, Gao Wenyan finally received news from Chu Xu, but there was no letter, only a sachet.

It was the sachet Chu Xu had carried for eleven years, filled with a handful of dried apricot blossoms.

Her fingers involuntarily closed, clutching the sachet tightly in her hand.

Chu Xu's messenger was not as fast as the Gao family's secret agents, so it could be deduced that the sachet was sent around the same time as Lady Gao's letter.

What exactly happened that day?

She hid the sachet with great concern, her heart heavy and always leaning towards the worst.

Why did he give her the sachet?

Was he afraid something might happen to him?

Zhu Yiqin came to relay a message, saying that General Gao had summoned her to his tent for a discussion.

General Gao clearly hadn't slept well these past few days, dealing with the Yan people while worrying about the distant imperial court.

Apart from the Emperor's safety, the most important thing was whether Lady Gao and Gao Wenting were safe.

He had already sent many people out, but after so many days, there was still no accurate news.

Turning to see Gao Wenyan, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Even though Gao Wenyan pretended everything was fine, General Gao still sensed something amiss.

Gao Wenyan rubbed her temples and said, "Nothing."

She pulled over the map and changed the subject.

"The Yan people want to occupy the high ground; they will certainly try to seize this point, and we must act first."

However, the city gates were their protection, and if Gao Wenyan went, she would be isolated and vulnerable, a risky move.

So General Gao did not agree.

"I have studied the recent movements of the Yan people. Although the river-filling operation is grand, I feel they have other plans."

Gao Wenyan explained her thoughts in detail, but saw General Gao fall silent.

She thought she might have missed something, but then heard General Gao say, "Well done!"

"Let's do it your way."

With that, he patted Gao Wenyan on the shoulder and smiled approvingly, "You are the commander!"

This feeling of being recognized was more exhilarating than ever, because this time it wasn't just theoretical; it was a real battlefield!

Gao Wenyan ordered a count of the water wells within the city and sent people to dig more.

She believed the Yan people intended to use fire attacks!

Therefore, fire prevention measures were essential; otherwise, once chaos broke out in the city, the Yan people would take advantage to launch a major assault.

After several busy days, Gao Wenyan defended against the enemy while patiently waiting for a reply from The capital city.

However, on a sunny day, she encountered the most unexpected person in the camp.

"Mother? Second Brother?"

She hurried forward, anxiously asking, "Are you all right? What happened?"

Gao Wenting glanced around and said, "Let's talk inside."

General Gao had not yet returned to the camp, so the three of them entered his tent, with Zhu Yiqin considerately standing guard outside.

As soon as they went in, Gao Wenyan couldn't contain herself and asked, "What exactly happened?"

Why were they here?

The Capital had truly been turned upside down...

She then urgently confirmed, "You're all safe, right?"

Lady Gao smiled and said, "This child, don't you let others speak?"

Saying this, she took Gao Wenyan's hand, led her to sit down, and patted her reassuringly.

"Aren't we all fine?"

To prevent Gao Wenyan from worrying, Lady Gao put on a relaxed demeanor, but Gao Wenyan knew it couldn't be that easy.

For a whole month, not a single letter had come, indicating how cautious and difficult their situation must have been.