Years turn into wind

Chapter 162 Love is as deep as the sea

After this incident, the security throughout Ling Xiaotian's mansion was tightened, and all personnel's backgrounds were thoroughly re-checked. Cheng Yuwei had never seen Ling Xiaotian so cautious. Not only did he send more elite troops to patrol the mansion, he also personally inspected every link in the flow of military intelligence.

Cheng Yuwei saw all this busyness and felt heartbroken.

Warm dinner

That day, Cheng Yuwei had the kitchen prepare several of Ling Xiaotian's favorite home-cooked dishes, and even personally cooked a dish of sweet-scented osmanthus and candied lotus root. By the time Ling Xiaotian returned home, the table was already filled with steaming hot meals.

He walked into the restaurant and saw Cheng Yuwei standing by the table with a warm smile on her face.

"Why are you cooking today?" Ling Xiaotian took off his coat with a gentle look.

"You've been working so hard lately, you should have a good meal." Cheng Yuwei pulled him to sit down, "No matter how busy you are, you can't joke with your health."

Ling Xiaotian looked at her, feeling a warm feeling in his heart. He wanted to say something teasing, but he saw the hint of worry in her eyes, so he just smiled and said, "With your concern, all the hardship is worth it."

At the dinner table, the two of them, unusually, didn't discuss any pressing matters. Cheng Yuwei picked up some food while recounting to Ling Xiaotian the amusing story of how she made candied lotus root. He listened intently, occasionally looking up to tease her, creating a particularly relaxed atmosphere.

Promise under the Moon

After dinner, Cheng Yuwei suggested a walk in the garden. The night was as dark as water, and the bright moonlight shone softly and peacefully across the courtyard. They walked side by side along the gravel path, the sweet-scented osmanthus trees swaying gently in the breeze, a delicate fragrance filling the air.

"Xiaotian." Cheng Yuwei suddenly stopped and whispered, "You've been working too hard lately. I'm really worried about you."

Ling Xiaotian turned to look at her, and saw that her clear eyes were filled with worry. He reached out and gently held her hand, whispering comfortingly: "It's okay, isn't this how I always get through this?"

"But this time is different." Cheng Yuwei frowned. "The enemy is using all means to target us. Even the mansion is not safe. I'm afraid..."

Ling Xiaotian pulled her closer, placed his hand on her cheek, and said in a low but firm voice, "Weiwei, I promised you that no matter what happens, I will protect you."

Cheng Yuwei raised her head and saw the unwavering commitment in his eyes. She felt a pang of bitterness in her heart: "But what about you? You always put yourself in the most dangerous places..."

Ling Xiaotian lowered his head and approached her, resting his forehead lightly against hers: "For me, your safety is the most important thing. If one day I am really gone, I only hope that you can live well and carry my share with you."

"Don't say that!" Cheng Yuwei suddenly raised her hand to cover his mouth, her eyes slightly red. "You said we would grow old together, you can't break your promise!"

Ling Xiaotian chuckled, took her hand, and gently kissed her palm: "Okay, I won't say anything. What you say counts."

The two leaned against each other and hugged each other quietly under the moonlight, as if all the troubles in the world were isolated from them.

Undercurrent

However, just as they were enjoying a brief period of peace, another important piece of news came from Ling Xiaotian's intelligence network.

Military Advisor Chen Yunfan came to visit late at night and handed a secret letter to Ling Xiaotian: "Marshal, this is a secret letter we intercepted. The enemy seems to be planning a large-scale operation."

Ling Xiaotian opened the letter and frowned quickly: "Are they going to deploy troops to the border?"

"Yes, I'm afraid their goal isn't just the border defense line, but to directly cut off our support." Chen Yunfan said in a heavy tone, "If this plan succeeds, the consequences will be disastrous."

"Pass on my orders." Ling Xiaotian closed the letter, a cold glint in his eyes. "Strengthen border defenses and secretly dispatch elite troops to ensure the safety of the supply lines."

Chen Yunfan nodded in acceptance, but before leaving, he couldn't help but ask, "Do you want to give the young lady a heads up?"

Ling Xiaotian paused for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Not necessary for now. Let her have an easy life."

Hidden worries in peace

The next day, Cheng Yuwei noticed that Ling Xiaotian had gotten up earlier than usual. He hurriedly ate breakfast and left the mansion with his entourage.

Standing at the door and watching his back disappear, Cheng Yuwei felt a faint sense of unease. She didn't ask much, but from Ling Xiaotian's recent behavior, she had already sensed the tension in the situation.

"Young Madam." The maid Xiao He stepped forward and said cautiously, "Before leaving, the Marshal instructed you to rest assured in the mansion and that he would be back soon."

Cheng Yuwei nodded, looked up at the distant sky, and silently prayed in her heart that everything would go well for Ling Xiaotian.

But she didn't know that the real storm was quietly approaching...