We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real? Chapter 371: Once You Leave Tomorrow, I Won't Miss You So Much Anymore
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Word rapidly spread across the entire court that troops from the Chu Kingdom and Yan Kingdom had gathered at the Qin Kingdom's borders, with even numerous commoners becoming aware. Furthermore, this intelligence kept disseminating even more broadly.
The lands of the Chu Kingdom and Yan Kingdom weren't directly adjacent to the Qin Kingdom.
A minor nation lay wedged between the Qin Kingdom and each of the Chu Kingdom and Yan Kingdom.
These two minor states, squeezed amid mighty powers, had survived by deftly balancing relations with the two larger realms, taking great care not to provoke anyone.
Despite generous grants from the Qin Kingdom to these two small nations, they surprisingly permitted the Chu and Yan Kingdoms to pass through.
This infuriated the Qin Kingdom's populace to no end.
The Qin Kingdom's sovereign erupted in fury during court, vowing not only to annihilate the intervening small nations but also to deliver a harsh rebuke to the Chu Kingdom and Yan Kingdom!
Not long after, the Qin Kingdom's ruler issued the order.
Xiao Mo was to command the Northern Frontier army against the Chu Kingdom, while the renowned Qin Kingdom general, Western Pacification Prince Chang An, would lead forces to counter the Yan Kingdom.
Originally, the Qin Kingdom's ruler had thought of dispatching Xiao Shi too. Yet Zhei Kingdom had only recently been subdued, requiring Xiao Shi's presence in the Northern Frontier for ongoing intimidation.After all, plenty of noble clans and aristocrats in Zhei Kingdom feigned loyalty outwardly while plotting inwardly.
Should rebellion erupt again in Zhei Kingdom, it would spell real disaster.
Upon receiving the imperial decree from the Qin Kingdom's ruler, Qin Siyao stared at the edict in extended quietude.
Qin Siyao realized that with her husband departing this time, his return date was uncertain, delaying their wedding once more—yet she grasped this was Qin Kingdom's pivotal life-or-death juncture, no moment for her to act petulantly.
The Qin Kingdom desperately required her husband now.
On the eve of Xiao Mo's departure, Qin Siyao remained wordless, quietly preparing his baggage.
Truth be told, the army encampment supplied all necessities, but Qin Siyao believed arranging her husband's items herself would ease her mind.
Xiao Mo observed Qin Siyao meticulously folding garments one by one in the chamber, stowing sundry essentials into a storage pouch. Guilt tugged at his heart.
"Siyao, that's sufficient. It's quite late—go rest now."
Xiao Mo approached and clasped Qin Siyao's delicate hand.
Qin Siyao shook her head, "It's okay. Allow me to see if anything's missing; I'll pack it for you."
"I truly need nothing more."
Xiao Mo grinned, drawing Qin Siyao's slender hand to sit beside him on the bed's edge.
Qin Siyao averted her gaze, her face brimming with unwillingness. Her lovely eyes looked ready to spill tears, stirring deep pity.
"Siyao, forgive me. I must depart once again this time—it's my shortcoming. Our marriage ceremony delays further."
Xiao Mo sighed softly, caressing his fiancée's tresses tenderly.
"Xiao Mo, it isn't your fault."
Qin Siyao shook her head firmly.
"I get it—many matters don't proceed smoothly. But there's that proverb: good fortune demands patience, isn't there? I trust these hurdles are fleeting.
Moreover, as fellow cultivators with extended lifespans, what's a mere handful of years?"
"Mm." Xiao Mo nodded, "Indeed, just a phase. I'll settle these issues swiftly and spare you prolonged waiting."
"I trust you." Qin Siyao offered a faint smile, nestling into her beloved's arms, "And I'll await your return."
"Very well, Xiao Mo, time for bed. You journey tomorrow." Qin Siyao lifted from Xiao Mo's hold, voicing her worry.
"Fine, you return to your chamber and rest properly too." Xiao Mo replied.
"Mm."
Qin Siyao nodded, rising from Xiao Mo's side and heading for the exit. Yet after mere steps, she pivoted, "Oh, I included some tea leaves and pastries for you."
"Got it." Xiao Mo nodded.
"Also, several fresh outfits—I and Mother sewed them. Don't hesitate to use them."
"I understand."
"Plus medicinal pills from the palace, and also..."
Qin Siyao repeatedly glanced back every few paces, offering Xiao Mo reminders bit by bit. Xiao Mo merely smiled and acknowledged each.
At last, Qin Siyao sensed her fussiness; her cheeks tinted pink as she murmured, "No more instructions. I... I'm off to bed."
"Go on, I've noted it all."
Xiao Mo smiled, waving farewell.
"Oh... wu..." Casting a final glance at Xiao Mo, Qin Siyao departed the room.
Once Qin Siyao was gone, Xiao Mo retrieved the immortal weapon dubbed "Ten Fierce Spear."
The Ten Fierce Spear was the immortal weapon Huang Shan bestowed upon Xiao Mo prior to parting.
Prior to reaching Nascent Soul realm, Xiao Mo's cultivation hadn't permitted its use, but now he could wield it fully.
Xiao Mo assumed a cross-legged position on the bed, laying the Ten Fierce Spear across his lap. After channeling spiritual energy into it for an hour, he stored the Ten Fierce Spear away.
Extinguishing the candle, Xiao Mo reclined to slumber.
Swiftly, Xiao Mo drifted into sleep.
He lost track of the elapsed time.
Xiao Mo sensed his chamber door creak open. A night breeze wafted inside, carrying the scent he cherished most.
"Siyao, what brings her here so late?"
Xiao Mo recognized Siyao's entry but feigned slumber undisturbed.
Qin Siyao softly shut the door, padding silently to Xiao Mo's bedside.
Xiao Mo anticipated some action from Siyao, yet she merely stood blinking at him.
After roughly the duration of an incense stick's burn, the intrigued Xiao Mo cracked open his eyes gradually.
"Ah!" Qin Siyao jolted at Xiao Mo's awakening, her lithe form quivering, "Xiao Mo... you... how are you awake?"
"I've been up awhile. Anyway, it's so late, Siyao—why aren't you asleep?" Xiao Mo propped up, grinning, "And why stare at me so?"
"I... I can't sleep."
Qin Siyao fidgeted with her hands, speaking haltingly.
"With your departure tomorrow in mind, though you haven't gone, I already miss you—so...
I yearned to gaze upon you more this night.
Maybe then, after you leave tomorrow, the longing won't overwhelm me."
"..." Xiao Mo's lips quirked at Qin Siyao's confession, a bittersweet pang in his chest leaving him speechless.
"Fine, Xiao Mo, rest now. I'll just watch—no concern for me."
Qin Siyao eased Xiao Mo's shoulders, reclining him anew.
Lying prone once more, Xiao Mo eyed the maiden smilingly, "So, how long do you plan to watch?"
"I... I'm not sure..."
The night breeze drifted through the window into the room. Her gossamer night attire hugged her elegant, supple silhouette. Cheeks puffed, her eyes under sweeping lashes mirrored pristine moonlight.
"Despite sharing every day this past year and beholding you constantly, I never tire of your visage."
Moments later, Qin Siyao lifted her gaze to meet Xiao Mo's.
"Xiao Mo... why do I never weary of gazing at you, no matter how often?"
"Could you... permit me to look upon you forever?"