Chapter 152

·

·

·

Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

On the Shen Wu Corps' warship, the atmosphere inside the side cabin was gentle and quiet.

Luo Rui Ya sat to one side, her cheeks still flushed with a blush that had not faded, her gaze evasive, stealing glances at Xuan Ge beside her from time to time.

She knew clearly in her heart that people in high positions have always exchanged benefits for what they want.

And she was nothing more than that "benefit" used for exchange; her two children were what General Shen Wei truly wanted.

Yet she had no room to refuse.

If she went with Ge Feimu, she did not know what schemes the Harmony Family was plotting, nor did she know whether her children would be dragged into danger.

But she knew General Shen Wei was strong, and she also knew the General always cherished his subordinates; presumably, he would treat her children well too.

As long as Robin and Sunday could live safe and sound, she, as a mother, was willing to accept whatever the cost.

As for whether she married the General or not, she did not care about that at all.

Little Robin had cried her heart out earlier and was already exhausted.

She curled up in Xuan Ge's arms, her little head resting against his chest, breathing evenly, sleeping exceptionally soundly.

Her tiny brows were still slightly furrowed, as if she were having some peaceful sweet dream.

Sunday, on the other hand, sat beside Luo Rui Ya, hands placed on his knees, staring at Xuan Ge with a face full of wariness, his eyes brimming with defensiveness.

Yet he could not help his curiosity, stealing glances at this General Shen Wei from time to time, his eyes full of puzzlement and incomprehension.

Xuan Ge sat in place, not daring to move rashly for fear of waking Robin in his arms; he lowered his head to look at the soft little bundle in his embrace, his tone gentle:

"Luo Rui Ya, you don't need to put too much pressure on yourself."

"The verbal sparring between Ge Feimu and me just now was merely a debate on the Dao, nothing more."

Hearing this, Luo Rui Ya's heart tightened, mistakenly thinking Xuan Ge despised her status as a married woman, despised that she brought two children.

She hurriedly lowered her head, her voice weak, doing her utmost to cover up the unease in her heart:

"N-no matter, General~ I understand everything."

She recalled the moment she was devoured by Memory Matter Turbulence and plunged into endless darkness.

A streak of blue-gold light tore through the darkness, and immediately after, she was tightly wrapped by a warm force.

At her most fearful, most helpless moment, it was Xuan Ge who saved her.

Xuan Ge saw through her misunderstanding, knew she thought he despised her for having children, yet he did not over-explain.

He merely let his gaze fall on the small white wings at the back of her neck and asked softly:

"I'm curious, these wings, may I touch them?"

"Y-yes~"

Luo Rui Ya's cheeks instantly reddened a few more degrees; the small white wings at the back of her neck unconsciously trembled lightly a few times, carrying a hint of nervousness.

Sunday, seeing this, immediately wanted to speak up and stop Xuan Ge's action, but was gently pressed on the shoulder by Luo Rui Ya.

He puffed up angrily, knitted his brows, crossed his arms, turned his head away, and sat to one side, his heart full of dislike for Xuan Ge.

This man not only wanted to snatch his mother, but also wanted to touch his mother's wings!

Xuan Ge paid no heed to this little brat Sunday's petty emotions; at this moment, his heart was entirely filled with that pair of soft little wings before him.

He slowly raised his hand and gently stroked the wings at the back of Luo Rui Ya's neck.

The instant his fingertips touched the wings, Luo Rui Ya's delicate body shuddered violently.

The General's warm palm carried a faint warmth that passed through the feathers and transmitted to her skin, so gentle it made her heart panic.

Xuan Ge felt the sensation at his fingertips — soft, possessing both the lightness of feathers and a faint trace of flesh, exceptionally comfortable.

He did not linger excessively, nor did he caress wantonly.

He could clearly sense that Luo Rui Ya was very sensitive, afraid his actions might cause her discomfort.

Xuan Ge slowly released his hand, his tone gentle yet firm: "The Shen Wu Xian Zhou will not mistreat anyone, and neither will I; you need not overthink."

"Mhm~"

Luo Rui Ya gave a soft reply, the unease in her eyes dissipating by more than half.

She reached out, picked up Sunday who was sitting to the side and about to doze off, and gently stroked Sunday's hair.

Just then, the cabin door was gently pushed open and Li Chunxiao walked in, holding a military report; he had just wanted to open his mouth to report the situation he had discovered, but upon raising his head he saw the scene before him.

Seeing there were still children sleeping, Li Chunxiao instantly lightened his footsteps, even his breathing becoming careful, afraid of waking them.

Xuan Ge perceived his arrival, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes, and directly used Transmission to ask Li Chunxiao:

"What intelligence? Speak quickly."

"Wait a sec, Xuan Ge, hehe~"

Li Chunxiao also immediately replied via Transmission; after speaking, he quietly took out his Jade Terminal, stepped back a few paces, and put some distance between them.

Then he knelt on one knee, found an absolutely perfect angle, and with a "Click" took a photo, his eyes full of mischief.

"Li Chunxiao, you'd better pray you really have important business coming to find me."

The corner of Xuan Ge's mouth twitched slightly, his eyes carrying a hint of warning; he and Luo Rui Ya were not a forced marriage by power, and afterward he would find time to explain to Luo Rui Ya.

Li Chunxiao put away the Jade Terminal, cleared his throat, and just wanted to put on a serious expression to formally report the military intelligence, but was glared back by a single look from Xuan Ge.

He instantly collected his demeanor, silently raised his hand, summoned a light screen, and projected the intelligence he had found before Xuan Ge.

Luo Rui Ya knew the General had important matters to handle; her voice was gentle, carrying a touch of apology:

"General~~ I won't disturb your official business~ I'll take Sunday and Robin to rest first."

"Go out the door and turn right; there's a slightly larger room — that's my private rest room. You all go rest there first."

Xuan Ge's voice was pitched very low, his tone gentle, afraid of waking Robin, who was still sound asleep in his arms, and Sunday in Luo Rui Ya's arms.

"Mhm mhm~~"

Luo Rui Ya nodded lightly, carefully taking Robin from Xuan Ge's arms, and supporting Sunday in her own arms, she rose lightly to her feet.

She stepped lightly out of this side cabin, gently closing the cabin door behind her.

Seeing Luo Rui Ya and the others walk far off, Li Chunxiao immediately shut the room door, walked quickly to Xuan Ge's other side and sat down; his face looked fearful, but his eyes were full of teasing.

"Xuan Ge, you... you didn't... do anything with anything unclean, did you?"

"We're brothers, after all, and you bear the surname Xuan — you mustn't mess around!"

Xuan Ge didn't hesitate in the slightest; he directly took out his jade talisman, moved a finger, and dialed Tian Yier, his eyes full of mischief.

Daring to tease me — watch me clean you up.

Seeing this, Li Chunxiao was instantly shocked pale; he hurriedly waved his hands: "Don't make trouble, Xuan Ge, I was just kidding — don't go tattling!"

"Hey~ General~"

From the other end of the jade talisman came Tian Yier's soft, gentle voice, carrying a touch of laziness, exceptionally pleasant to hear.

"Yier, Li Chunxiao's troop deployment this time...."

Xuan Ge deliberately paused, didn't finish, intentionally drew out his tone, his gaze falling on Li Chunxiao.

Li Chunxiao was seen pressing his palms together, wearing an honest, obedient look, his eyes full of pleading.

Xuan Ge couldn't help curling his lips; only then did he continue: "This deployment — done very well. He and I together bought a gift for Xiao Yu."

At this moment, inside the Alchemy Division, Tian Yier was sitting to one side; Ling Sha Sister was giving her a prenatal checkup. Hearing Xuan Ge's words, she couldn't help letting out a light laugh, and said softly:

"General, no need to beat around the bush~ Just beat him directly~~"

Xuan Ge pouted, shrugged, and looked silently at Li Chunxiao, his eyes as if saying:

Look — this is what your wife said; it's got nothing to do with me.

Li Chunxiao wore an aggrieved expression, yet helpless; he could only put on a bitter face and silently grumble in his belly:

Tian Yier, how could your elbow turn outward!

Just then, Ling Sha's voice came from the jade talisman, her tone gentle yet carrying a few parts teasing:

"General~ you can't only bring a gift for Xiao Yu; ours, don't forget them either."

Hearing this, Li Chunxiao immediately pouted, likewise shrugged, and looked silently at Xuan Ge, his eyes also full of mischief.

General, the "gift" you brought this time — I'm afraid it's a bit big.

Xuan Ge naturally understood what Li Chunxiao meant; a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face. He didn't know how to explain, so he could only perfunctorily reply:

"Rest assured, rest assured, I won't forget."

"Mhm, that's good." Ling Sha's tone remained gentle.

"Also please rest assured, General; the government affairs of the Shen Wu Xian Zhou have not slipped in the slightest. I still have to give Yier her prenatal checkup, so please hang up first, General."

"Alright."

Xuan Ge nodded, hung up the jade talisman, turned his head and saw Li Chunxiao's punchable look; he couldn't help raising a hand and smacking his head:

"Laughing my ass! Hurry up and report the intelligence!"

PS: Not taking Bird Mom and Little Bird; explained in Chapter 155.