Chapter 89: The Carefree Daily Life of the Demon Lord's Princess, Chapter 89: An Wang's Special Care

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Time flowed by as swiftly as a white colt passing through a gap; in the blink of an eye, a month had vanished. Tomorrow was Yan Wang's day off. Looking back on this month in the military camp, Yan Wang felt utterly exhausted in both body and mind.

The training intensity in the military camp was already quite high, but who would have thought that General Wang Ting would specially instruct the Xiao Jiao to increase his training volume. At first, Yan Wang was very discontented in his heart, not understanding why he had to endure more exercise than others. When he asked the Xiao Jiao for the reason, the answer he received was that it was a special order from An Wang.

Upon learning this, Yan Wang couldn't help but throw back his head and let out a long howl toward the sky: "Father~ you're really screwing over your son!" However, despite the complaints in his heart, Yan Wang did not slacken or become negligent because of it. On the contrary, he gritted his teeth and persisted, seriously completing every training task.

Finally, after today's long and arduous training had completely ended, Yan Wang, like an arrow leaving the bowstring, quickly gathered his belongings.

His movements were skilled and agile; within a moment he had tidied everything properly. Then, full of anticipation, he mounted the fine steed named Chasing Shadow. He lightly squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, shook the reins, and Chasing Shadow galloped out like lightning, racing toward the direction of An Wangfu.

You see, Yan Wang's training in the military camp was not merely simple physical conditioning and combat skill learning; it also included horsemanship training.

Although only a short month had passed, relying on his extraordinary talent and unremitting efforts, his horsemanship was now quite superb.

Even his superior, General Wang Ting, had mentioned this in his letter to An Wang, praising him without end. For this reason, An Wang specially instructed his trusted confidant Yue Yi to send Chasing Shadow to Yan Wang, so that he could easily return home during his rare leisure time to reunite with his family.

When Yan Wang rode his horse, racing like wind and lightning, to his home's gate, the sky had gradually darkened. However, everyone in the residence had already received the news in advance and had long been waiting at the Gate. Looking from afar, he saw a group of people waiting expectantly, joyful smiles on their faces.

Just then, the sharp-eyed Qianqian first spotted Chasing Shadow galloping swiftly from afar. She was extremely excited, waving her small hand while shouting loudly: "Mother! Look quickly, it's Si Ge, Si Ge is riding Chasing Shadow back!"

Since the distance was still far, the Princess Consort could not immediately tell who the person was, but hearing her daughter's excited shouts, she was also overjoyed in her heart, and a smile of comfort bloomed on her face.

Yan Jie, standing Beside, could not restrain his inner joy either, following his Elder Sister in jumping around, shouting incessantly: "Si Ge is back! Si Ge is finally back!" The whole scene was Lively, filled with a strong atmosphere of familial affection.

Indeed, Not Long afterward, everyone saw a person in black robes galloping from the Distance. When that person drew closer, everyone discovered it was actually Yan Wang! Compared to before, his skin was slightly darker, but it made him look healthier; moreover, he looked much more mature and steady.

Yan Wang rode the fine steed, galloping toward the Gate of An Wangfu like the Wind. Approaching the gate, he lightly raised the reins, and Chasing Shadow slowed down instantly. Then Yan Wang dismounted Horse Dismount style, the whole set of movements flowing smoothly like clouds and water, as if everything came naturally and effortlessly.

Qianqian, standing Beside, seeing such a dashing and handsome Si Ge, couldn't help but stare with wide eyes, secretly marveling in her heart: "Wow, Si Ge has only been gone for a month, yet he can ride a horse so skillfully!"

Yan Wang had just dismounted and stood steady when he immediately bowed toward the direction of the residence gate and said loudly: "Father, Mother, your son is back!" Seeing this, the Princess Consort hurriedly stepped forward to help Yan Wang up, her eyes full of pity as she said: "Wang'er, it's only been a short month since we last saw each other, why have you become so distant with us? Why bother with Salute?"

Yan Wang stood straight, smiling as he replied: "Mother, don't blame me. This time, your son's 'diligent training' in the military camp is all thanks to Father's careful arrangements and teachings, so this bow is mainly to thank Father for his painstaking efforts."

Hearing his son's sarcastic words, An Wang, who was always stern and unsmiling, now showed a rare smile on his face and said softly: "This is what a father should do."

At this moment, Yan Si, who had been watching from the side, stepped forward and put his arm affectionately around Yan Wang's shoulder, laughing heartily: "Haha, good kid, truly after three days apart one should look at you with new eyes! You've only been gone for less than a month, and you feel much sturdier and stronger!"

Saying this, he deliberately pinched Yan Wang's arm muscles hard, continuing to tease: "Look at the sinews on this arm; you must have trained hard in the military camp, right?"

Qianqian, standing on the other side, could not restrain her curiosity either. She came over and asked in a coquettish voice: "Si Ge, quickly tell me, is the military camp fun? Did anything interesting happen?"

Yan Wang, who had been away from home for a whole month, was especially talkative today. He eagerly took Qianqian's hand and chattered on about the interesting things he had experienced along the way. Yan Shuang'er, seeing this, quickly said: "Let's hurry inside; dinner is ready. We can eat and talk."

Yan Jie immediately chimed in: "Si Ge, the Chufang specially made your favorite four-joy meatballs." Thus, several people walked into the house talking and laughing.

Just as he entered the house, Yan Wang saw a table full of sumptuous dishes at a glance. The delicious food, with its appealing color, aroma, and taste, emitted a tempting fragrance, making him drool. Although the food in the military camp was passable, it ultimately could not compare to the delicious meals cooked in his own Chufang.

So Yan Wang politely picked up his Chopsticks and ate heartily like a whirlwind sweeping away clouds.

Everyone sat around the dining table, enjoying the delicious food while chatting happily.

Yan Wang, who was usually taciturn, seemed to have become another person after returning home from a month away, as if he had endless words to pour out. Qianqian, sitting Beside, listened with great interest and excitement, blinking her big eyes before suddenly interjecting: "Si Ge, after I graduate from Shangshufang, I want to go to the military camp and make my way just like you!"

Hearing this, Yan Wang hurriedly shook his head and replied: "That won't do; girls cannot enter the military camp." At this moment, An Wang also smiled and took up the conversation: "Qianqian, don't think nonsense! Leaving aside the rule that women are not allowed in the military camp, just look at your sporadic efforts in practicing martial arts—even if they really sent you there, I'm afraid you'd be crying and running home within half a day."

Hearing An Wang say this, Qianqian immediately pouted her little lips and muttered in response: "Hmph, fine..." However, although she was somewhat reluctant in words, she actually understood in her heart that she indeed did not have the perseverance and ability to adapt to the hard military camp life.

Hearing her father's words, Qianqian huffed and took big bites of the meat in her mouth. Yan Si looked at Yan Wang with a concerned face and asked softly: "Si Ge, is this money enough? If it's not enough to spend, Second Brother will get you more later."

Yan Wang hurriedly waved his hand and replied: "Second Brother, don't worry, this money is enough! There's basically nothing to spend money on in the military camp." At this moment, Yan Shuang'er Beside also interjected: "Little Brother, be sure to keep the Peace Talisman Sister gave you; don't lose it!"

Yan Wang smiled and nodded, carefully taking out the Peace Talisman from his bosom and saying: "Sister, don't worry, I've been carrying it with me all along; I definitely won't lose it!" Thus, the whole family enjoyed a warm meal together in harmony.

Early the next morning, although Yan Wang had the day off today, he still got up early to practice martial arts, not daring to slacken in the slightest. After finishing his practice and tidying up, he did not wander around as usual, but lay quietly on the bed, leisurely flipping through the military books bestowed upon him by An Wang.

Such leisurely and carefree time was truly rare for him. He immersed himself fully in it, enjoying this peace and ease. However, the beautiful leisure time always passed in a flash. Before he knew it, the sky had gradually darkened, and it was about to be night.

Yan Wang hurriedly tidied up his things, mounted his beloved steed Chasing Shadow, and galloped toward the military camp like wind and lightning. Everyone at home no longer felt the reluctance they had before regarding Yan Wang's hasty departure. By the time Qianqian returned from her studies at Shangshufang, Yan Wang had already gone to the military camp and was nowhere to be seen...