The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1492: Let’s Go Together

"Sir, you should head back. With the brothers guarding outside, forget about five hundred, even five thousand wouldn’t be able to set a foot in." Man Cang said firmly. In the ancient mindset, getting married was a significant occasion, and Man Cang didn’t want Ye Shikai to be disturbed on his wedding day.

"Exactly, General, don’t worry. These thieving robbers are nothing to us. We’ll absolutely ensure the safety of you and the villagers."

"Indeed, we fought alongside the General and are battle-hardened. Even the horseback Wolf Clan couldn’t best us, let alone these petty thieves. We will never let them in. Please rest assured, General, stay here."

"Rest assured, General."

"Rest assured, General."

The voices of the brothers in the guard were in unison, and such spirit was incredibly moving. They had all been on the battlefield with Ye Shikai; no words were needed to express their bond.

"I am grateful for the brothers’ sentiments, but it’s not right for soldiers to risk their lives at the front while the general eats and drinks at the back. As a general, one should lead by example; it was so in the past, it is so now, and it will always be so. Now with robbers lurking outside the village, I must go personally. You all wait here." Ye Shikai returned to the courtyard, where He Linghan was waiting inside the room, adorned in a red bridal veil. When Ye Shikai walked in slowly, the women were taken aback by surprise.

"General Ye, you haven’t even entered the bridal chamber yet. It’s not suitable to meet Linger now."

"I have a few words I want to say to her. Please step outside." Ye Shikai said calmly. Although the women were unclear about the situation, they dared not disobey, so they left the room.

"Has something happened?" He Linghan stood up to inquire. She faintly sensed something was amiss. If it weren’t urgent, Ye Shikai wouldn’t have come in now.

"Ling’er, sit down." Ye Shikai walked to her side, gently pressing her shoulder. The two sat on the bedside.

"What’s the matter? Just say it directly."

"Man Cang just came over. He said there’s a group of robbers outside, seemingly planning to attack the village." Ye Shikai didn’t conceal anything. Since he needed to go, it was better to explain the reason to He Linghan directly, at least giving her some mental preparation.

"Then you should go quickly." After a few moments of silence, He Linghan suddenly spoke.

"Don’t worry, they’re no match for me." Ye Shikai comforted her, though he couldn’t help but feel guilty. After all, today was not only his joyous day but also it’s He Linghan’s joyous day. Yet now... the situation was troubling.

"I’ll be back soon, won’t take long."

"Wait a minute." Suddenly, He Linghan reached out and grabbed Ye Shikai’s wrist.

"Ling’er, is there anything else?" Ye Shikai asked.

"I want to go to the village entrance with you." He Linghan’s words were astonishing. A bride who hadn’t even lifted her veil, how could she parade to the village entrance, especially with robbers outside, how unsafe that was.

"What? That’s not possible." Ye Shikai’s first reaction, of course, was to refuse. Not to mention how it affected her reputation, what if something happened with so many robbers outside.

"Since I’m already married to you, wherever you go, I will follow. Moreover, if robbers plan to attack our village, shouldn’t I go out?" He Linghan’s determination surprised Ye Shikai. Unexpectedly, she, who seemed gentle, had a tenacious spirit within.

"Not only that, but you should also inform all the villagers and let everyone know, shouldn’t you?" After saying this, He Linghan went directly out of the room. The villagers in the courtyard turned their heads upon seeing He Linghan coming out. Several village women, fearing she couldn’t see with her veil on, quickly went up to support her.

"Miss He, why are you out here?"

"Yes, why is General Ye out too?"

"Is it time for the wedding ceremony?"

The villagers spoke one after another, but no one knew a major event was unfolding outside.

"Villagers, I have something important to tell everyone." He Linghan shouted loudly, "Right now, there is a group of robbers gathering ten miles outside the village, numbering no less than five or six hundred. Their target should be our village."

"What? Robbers?"

"I heard robbers rob at the sight of wealth and kill on sight of people."

"Yes, and there’s so many of them. What shall we do?"

Upon hearing this, the villagers’ expressions changed drastically. What was originally a joyous occasion had instantly turned into a life-and-death crisis. The people had always been silently afraid of robbers, underneath their anger was fear.

"Villagers, have no fear! With my husband by your side, these worthless scoundrels will never breach our village. I shall accompany him to drive back these robbers!"

"General Ye, I am not afraid! Take me with you!" A child's voice suddenly rang out from the crowd. Looking towards the sound, it was the boy named 'Hu'er', still clutching the short knife Ye Shikai had gifted him.

"All men, except for the women, children, and the elderly, follow me!" Ye Shikai commanded loudly.

"With General Ye here, we fear nothing! Villagers, let's all grab our weapons and go together!"

"That's right! We are all grown men. If robbers dare to enter our village, we will not let them!"

"Let's march together, weapons in hand, to the village entrance!"

Perhaps spurred by the boy 'Hu'er', the villagers found their courage. The able-bodied young men numbered a few hundred, and if organized, they could indeed stand against the approaching robbers.

"Ling'er, are you... truly going?" Ye Shikai inquired once more.

"Of course! I said I would go wherever you go. Let's hurry; you are now the pillar of everyone's hope. Only with you leading will they have the courage to resist," He Linghan stated with conviction.

"Very well then." Ye Shikai took He Linghan's arm and led her out of the courtyard.

"Sir, why are you bringing her along too?" The guardsmen were visibly surprised to see He Linghan preparing to join them.

"The ride on the warhorse might be bumpy, so be careful." Ye Shikai assisted He Linghan in mounting the horse. He took the front seat, with He Linghan seated behind him.

"Hold onto my waist tightly so you don't fall off," Ye Shikai instructed her.

"Mm."

"All my brothers in the guard, come with me!" Ye Shikai called out.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

At the village entrance.

"What is the situation?" As Ye Shikai arrived at the village's edge, he observed a considerable number of soldiers already assembled.

"The robbers have fully assembled and are now approaching us," a soldier reported.

"As I suspected, they are targeting me," Ye Shikai remarked coldly. "All soldiers, prepare for battle under my command."