Chapter 14 — In Rebirth, My Sister Stole My Cold-Faced Husband

My replies are also very regular. Every three days, Quy An rides his horse back and forth quickly. I write much more seriously than him. Tell him to keep warm, ask about his wound, tell him that the cat in the house has gotten fatter, his mother-in-law is still healthy, and the second set of clothes I sewed for him is almost done. But at the end of every letter, I write four words—— Waiting for your return. On the fifteenth day of the twelfth month, an urgent military report was transmitted from Bac Cuong. Not news of victory. The barbarians reinforced 20,000 cavalry, and the battle situation suddenly changed for the worse. Thirty thousand of Ta Lam Uyen's elite soldiers were surrounded in a place called Bach Thach Quan. The news spread to the capital and the whole dynasty was shocked. The Emperor immediately convened a military conference. The prince's face was heavy. Old master Vu An Marquis stood on the throne, his back straight.

“I request orders, lead troops to reinforce.”

“Master Marquis is old——”

“The old god's son is there.”

The court was silent for three seconds. His Majesty prepares. When I heard the news in the palace, I was sewing the third set of clothes. The needle punctured the finger.

A drop of blood fell onto the fabric, spreading a small patch.

“Madam——” Thanh Hoa panicked.

"No problem."

“Bach Thach Quan……”

“I said it's okay.”

I put down the cloth and went into the study room. In my previous life, I did not know the outcome of the battle of Bach Thach Quan. Because by then I was already dead. But I remember one detail—in a previous life, someone in the court once mentioned that the Barbarian army in Bach Thach Quan came from the west over the mountain, that mountain road was called Ung Chuy Linh. If Ta Lam Uyen knew this news, he could arrange a defense first—or turn around and counter-encircle. I wrote a letter, only six words——

"Ung Chuy Linh. West. Set your sights."

Quy An looked at the letter and hesitated: "Madam, this——"

“Ride the fastest horse, it will be delivered within three days.”

“But this is a military machine——”

“Quy An!” My voice suddenly became sharper for a moment, then immediately lowered, "Please."

Quy An gritted his teeth and turned around to get on the horse. Three days later, at night, I dreamed of Ta Lam Uyen. He was wearing silver armor, his whole body was covered in blood, but he was smiling.

“An Ninh, guess what?”

“What?”

"There are all barbarians on Ung Huyen Mountain. Sure enough, what she said was right."

I suddenly woke up from the dream. There is moonlight outside the window. The cat curled up at his feet, sleeping soundly. Under the pillow are two small figures he drew.

“Must come back alive.” I said to the void, “you promised me.”

On the twenty-eighth day of December, Tet is coming. News of the victory came from Bac Cuong. The siege of Bach Thach Quan has been resolved. Ta Lam Uyen successfully ambushed Ung Huyen Linh, cutting off the barbarians' reinforcements. The barbarian leader was captured, the remaining people scattered. After Marquis Vu An's reinforcements arrived, the two armies joined forces and completely defeated the main force of the barbarians. In this battle, Ta Lam Uyen's name spread throughout the court. The Crown Prince personally praised three words—— “National pillar.” The emperor issued an order, appointing Ta Lam Uyen as general of Tran Bac, giving him a set of golden armor and a thousand acres of good fields. The news was transmitted to Marquis Vu An's palace. My mother-in-law held my hand and cried for a long time.

“I'm back, I'm back…”

“You're not back yet, mother.” I wiped her tears, "I have to send the monk back to the court before I can return."

“Yes, yes, yes——almost, right?”

Full moon day of the first month, Lunar New Year. Great army triumphs. Citadel ten miles long, people on both sides of the road welcomed me. I stood at the city gate, in the same position as the last time I sent him away. In the distance, dust billowed. Silver armor reflects dazzling light under the sun. A white horse rushed out from the team, three horses faster than the others. The person on horseback risked his life to spur his horse forward. Closer and closer. We see his face clearly. Get skinny. More black. On the left cheek there is a new scar. But the smile was still that smile——all teeth exposed, like cinnamon flowers in September. When he dismounted, his armor made a jingling sound. In three steps, he was standing in front of me.

“I'm back.”

I didn't want to cry. But as soon as these four words were uttered, tears fell like broken strings. He frantically wiped——the gauntlet on the armor rubbed against my face.

“Does it hurt? Sorry, sorry——”

“You take off your gloves!”

He panicked and took off his iron gloves, revealing his rough hands. Then carefully lift my face.

"Stop crying. Haven't I returned already?"

"Who's crying? It's the wind blowing."

“The wind is not that strong——”

He obediently remained silent, bowing his head so his forehead touched mine. Breathing harmony. The sunlight is very beautiful. Tens of thousands of people cheered around, but I couldn't hear anything. I only heard him say one sentence——

“The letter told me to ambush at Ung Huyen Linh and save 30,000 people.”

“Including me.”

He hugged me. The sturdy armor causes pain. But I still hugged his waist tightly. Don't let go. After Ta Lam Uyen returned to the capital, the situation at the court changed.