The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

Qin An looked down at Jin Ping's pretty face so close to his, feeling the warm and soft body in his arms, and could no longer restrain himself. He lowered his head and kissed her.

Jin Ping was a little awkward at first, but she quickly took the initiative to respond.

Clumsy yet bold, she became entangled with him.

Her hands became restless, roaming lightly over Qin An's body, igniting their desire...

After a passionate encounter, both of them were slightly out of breath.

Jin Ping nestled in Qin An's arms, her cheeks flushed and her eyes dreamy, adding to her captivating charm.

Qin An stroked her smooth skin and suddenly asked, "Wu Xing died by my hand, don't you... hate me?"

Jin Ping raised her head, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, before she gave a bitter smile.

"What good is hatred? You are an official of the court, and Wu Xing is a traitor. His fate was already sealed. I am just a weak woman whose destiny is not in my own hands. I can only drift with the tide. It is already a blessing that I have your mercy."

Her candor surprised Qin An, but he was also quite satisfied.

He never expected a woman to have any real feelings for him.

It's enough that she recognizes her own place.

"It's good that you understand," Qin An said calmly.

Seeing that Qin An's expression had softened, Jin Ping quickly stepped forward and whispered in his ear, "My lord, I... I am willing to serve you, my lord, and only ask that you give me a safe and secure place to rely on."

As she spoke, her hands began to wander again, gently teasing Qin An's body.

Seeing her trying so hard to please him, Qin An's anger was reignited.

He didn't even bother with formalities and simply pressed the golden bottle down.

That night, the sounds of water and seductive music in the bathroom mingled together, only gradually subsiding as dawn broke.

The next morning, when Qin An woke up, Jin Ping was already dressed and was carefully tidying his clothes.

Seeing that he had woken up, she quickly curtsied and said, "Your Excellency is awake! I am inexperienced and have failed to serve you properly. I am sorry to have disappointed you. I will definitely improve in the future."

She seemed to be just admitting her mistake, but her words intentionally mentioned her past, implying that her deceased husband was not a normal man and therefore she had little experience.

The implication is clear.

Qin An looked at her and said calmly, "You don't need to do these things. Just fulfill your duties as head maid."

In his heart, Jin Ping was ultimately just a tool; he had no interest in her past or her thoughts.

A hint of sadness flashed in Jin Ping's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and replied in a low voice, "Yes, sir."

……

In the days that followed, Qishan City remained in chaos, and Qin An and other generals tacitly granted them some time to vent their frustrations.

However, this situation cannot continue indefinitely.

Three days later, Zhang Xu officially issued an order strictly prohibiting soldiers from misbehaving again, with those who disobeying the order to be executed.

Faced with strict military law, the soldiers finally restrained themselves, and Qishan City gradually returned to order.

After the army was stationed in Qishan City, Qin An spent his days either leading his men to wipe out the remaining rebels and pacify the local people, or returning to his mansion to enjoy himself with Jin Ping.

Jin Ping went to great lengths to please Qin An, making him extremely comfortable.

This kind of life is quite peaceful and comfortable.

A month later, the situation in Qishan City was completely stabilized.

Just when Qin An thought he could have a few more days of peace, a group of imperial envoys arrived in Qishan City with an imperial edict.

Inside the central command tent, Zhang Xu led his generals to receive the imperial edict. In the edict, the emperor highly praised everyone's achievements in suppressing the Qishan rebellion and ordered Zhang Xu to lead a large army to escort the important leaders and prisoners of the rebellion back to the capital immediately to prepare to present the prisoners to the emperor.

Upon receiving the imperial edict, all the generals were overjoyed.

To receive the emperor's commendation and to be able to return to the capital to meet him is an immense honor.

Without delay, everyone went back to make preparations.

"Qin An!" Qin An was pondering how to deal with his spoils of war when Luo Kai walked up to him.

"Your spoils of war should be sent to my home in the capital for safekeeping. We can make further plans after you've finished dealing with your business."

Qin An felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this.

I never expected Luo Kaixin to be so thoughtful, even considering this issue for me.

This suggestion solved his problem perfectly.

"Thank you, Brother Luo."

"Don't be so polite with me." Luo Kai patted him on the shoulder.

After preparations were complete, Zhang Xu led his army, escorting numerous prisoners, and marched in a grand procession toward the capital.

Along the way, the soldiers were in high spirits and full of anticipation for the capital.

During the march, Han Anjiao made a special trip to Qin An.

"Qin An, what's your thought about what I told you before?"

Qin An knew he was referring to the marriage alliance, and after a moment's thought, he said, "General, I have thought this through and I am willing to agree."

After considering it for a while, he felt more and more that this marriage was in his best interest.

Furthermore, Luo Kai had explained the situation of the Han family to him, so naturally he wouldn't refuse.

Upon hearing this, Han Anjiao was overjoyed: "Good! Good! Good! Once we return to the capital, I will arrange for you to meet immediately and finalize the marriage as soon as possible."

"Thank you for your trouble, General," Qin An said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"It's a family matter, no need for formalities." Han Anjiao waved his hand with a smile, then lowered his voice and said, "Do you know what the imperial court's next plan is for us?"

Qin An's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "Does the old general know?"

Han Anjiao nodded: "I have heard some rumors. Rebellions are breaking out everywhere in Daxing. The other armies that are suppressing the rebellions are not doing well, but our army has won a great victory."

"The imperial court will certainly reward us handsomely, but after the reward, they will probably send us to other places to quell the rebellion."

Qin An understood that Han Anjiao was intentionally or unintentionally flexing his muscles.

This shows that although the Han family has declined, it still has considerable resources and influence in the court, and can obtain information that ordinary people do not know in advance.

"Thank you for informing me, General."

"We're about to become family, so naturally I have to tell you this," Han Anjiao said with a smile. "You just need to prepare yourself. With your abilities, you're sure to rise through the ranks in the future."

……

Half a month later, the army finally arrived in the capital.

The capital city truly lives up to its name; its city walls are tall and majestic, its streets are wide and clean, bustling with traffic and people.

It was many times more prosperous than Yun Chui City and Qi Shan City.

The army was housed in military camps on the outskirts of Beijing.

Zhang Xu, along with Qin An and several other core generals, entered the city first to prepare for various matters.

The imperial court's decision to recall this entire army was not without reason.

In response to the internal turmoil in Daxing, the emperor specifically requested that an exceptionally grand ceremony be held to present the captives.

Its purpose was nothing more than to flex its muscles and demonstrate that the imperial court was still powerful and fully capable of suppressing various rebel forces.

The ceremony of presenting the captives was scheduled for noon three days later in the square outside the palace!