Chapter 10 — I heard that I had a loving husband and wife, and had many children and grandchildren. He crushed the white jade bowl in his hand.

Not long after General Manh's birthday, a big incident happened in the capital. The northern border is in danger. The Hun tribe took advantage of the harvest season and plundered three citadels. The border army lost three consecutive battles, and they were sent into the capital all night. The court immediately quarreled into a chaotic group. The officials advocated peace. The general advocated war. Finally, Tieu Duc made a decision and sent reinforcements. The person chosen to lead the army... was Han Chinh. The day the news came, Han Chinh returned from the barracks and rarely did not immediately serve me food first. He sat in front of the dining table, picked up his chopsticks and then put them down again.

“I have to go to Bac Cuong.”

“I know.”

“It might take a few months.”

“She stayed in the capital alone…”

“I'm not a three-year-old child.”

He looked at me, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he held back. I gave him a piece of braised pork sausage that he likes to eat.

"Let's eat. Once you're full, let's go."

He bowed his head and ate two bites of rice, then suddenly spoke in a low voice.

“Wait for my return.”

The next day he led his army and left the city. I stood on the city gate, silently watching the majestic army gradually move away, until the last flag was only a small dot left at the end of my vision. Uncle Chu stood next to him and secretly wiped away his tears.

"The young master has been like this since he was young. Every time he goes on an expedition, he never looks back."

“He turned around.”

“When he passed the second guard post, he turned around and looked back once.”

Uncle Chu was stunned. I didn't say any more, just pulled my cloak tight and turned around to go home. War reports from Bac Cuong were continuously transmitted to the capital. Each war letter was stained with sand dust and the cold smell of blood, almost shocking the entire court. First match. Han Chinh only led three thousand cavalry, taking advantage of the snowy night covering the steppe, to suddenly attack the Xiongnu's food transport camp. The great fire burned continuously for three days and three nights. The bright red fire almost burned half of the Northern Cuong region red, countless Xiongnu food carts and military supplies were burned to ashes. Second match. The Huns became angry and led a large army to counterattack. Han Chinh took a few enemies and used military ambushes to lure the enemy deep into the ravine. The two sides struggled for seven days. The generals under his command fought almost to the last man, yet still stubbornly blocked the main force of the Huns outside the northern defense line, not letting them pass even half a step. Third match. Not only the cavalry but the entire army under the command of Han Chinh counterattacked comprehensively. Han Chinh led his army straight into the Hun's central camp, amidst the sound of horse hooves and the cold light of swords and swords, directly defeating the commander and flag commander. In that one battle, enemy corpses stretched for more than ten miles. Killed thousands of Hun soldiers and captured more than three thousand prisoners. The main Hun army was defeated and fled to the North. On the day the war announcement was transmitted to the capital, the whole capital was talking loudly.

"Han Chinh? Is that the martial artist that Miss Tong family married?"

"What martial artist! This person is a descendant of General Tran Quoc, he has real skills!"

"Didn't people say before that he was not worthy of Miss Tong family? Now let's see who is not worthy of whom?"

I sat in the palace listening to the magician recite those words, the corners of my lips curled slightly a little bit.

"Young lady, there are quite a few families out there who have sent invitations to visit you. Before, we were just pointing fingers and gossiping, but now everyone is eager to make friends with you."

“No see.”

“Haven't you seen even one person?”

“Not even one person.”

I'm just waiting for someone to return. A month later, the army triumphed. The royal court held an inauguration party. This time, there is no need for Han Chinh to find a hidden corner to sit by himself. The position at the public ceremony table had been pre-arranged... just for him. I sit at the ladies' table. Mrs. Liu also came and proactively smiled and greeted me.

"Mrs. Han! Congratulations, congratulations!"

I smiled faintly and raised my glass of wine.

“Lady Liu is polite.”

"Don't take my confusing words from last time, Mrs. Han to heart."

“I forgot a long time ago.”

"General Han is truly a rare hero! Miss Tong's eyes back then were indeed very good."

The female relatives nearby also immediately chimed in. Their words were a complete reversal of their previous sarcasm.