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

Yuwen Hua's words immediately made Qin An fall into deep thought.

Although he knew the other party had ill intentions, Qin An couldn't refuse.

More importantly, now that Yuwen Hua knows about Yang Yuyan and the others, it's not entirely safe to leave them on the frontier.

In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Qin An's mind, and he made a decision.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, it is indeed so." Qin An's voice remained calm, and there was even a slight smile on his lips. "This humble general also wanted to bring them over, but I have been too busy to bring them over before."

"Thanks to the Prime Minister, I have now established a firm foothold in the capital. It is time to bring my wife and daughters here to enjoy a comfortable life."

Yuwen Hua gave a gentle smile, a smile that carried a hint of approval, as if he were affirming a junior’s filial piety and understanding.

"Of course, of course. Bring the child over so the family can be reunited. You don't need to worry about the arrangements. Just focus on serving me, and I will treat you well."

Qin An bowed again to express his gratitude, and Yuwen Hua waved his hand, signaling him to step back.

As Qin An stepped out of the Yuwen Mansion, he mounted his horse, the veins on his hand gripping the reins bulging.

But his face remained expressionless as he slowly rode his horse toward the Qin residence.

When they returned to the Qin residence, Li Qingwan and Shan Bing were talking in the main room.

Upon his return, the two greeted him. Qin An remained silent for a moment before speaking Yuwen Hua's words.

"In a few days, I plan to bring my wife and daughter over."

The air in the room seemed to freeze for a moment.

Li Qingwan was taken aback for a moment, then said softly, "Of course, my sister is raising the child alone on the frontier. She should definitely be brought here to reunite with us. Don't worry, my husband, I will take good care of my sister."

Standing to the side, Shan Bing nodded quickly, "Yes, husband, we will definitely get along well with my sister. It wasn't easy for her to raise her daughter alone. Now that she's in the capital, we can help take care of the child."

Looking at their smiling faces, Qin An felt a pang of bitterness.

They were saying happy things, but how could he not see the unease hidden behind their smiles?

But there's no use in him saying more about this; we can only wait for Yang Yuyan to arrive and let time slowly dissolve this estrangement.

As night deepened, Qin An went to the backyard to practice his halberd skills.

The halberd sliced ​​through the night wind with a muffled whistling sound.

His movements were more forceful than usual. With a sweep of his halberd, a branch of the old locust tree in the courtyard was cleanly severed, the cut as smooth as a mirror.

He poured all his anxiety, anger, and helplessness into his halberd technique, as if he could shatter the knife that Yuwen Hua held to his neck.

Inside the main room, Li Qingwan and Shan Bing sat side by side on the couch, remaining silent for a long time.

Then Li Qingwan spoke softly, her voice low but carrying a calm decisiveness: "Sister Shan Bing, your older sister is coming."

Dan Bing grasped her hand, her voice firm: "We'll serve our husband together, just like when my sister comes."

In her view, Qin An was powerful enough that having one more or one less wouldn't make a difference, and he shouldn't be too affected.

After all, she now deeply understands that it's impossible to eat alone.

Li Qingwan shook her head, her gaze falling on the flickering candlelight: "Easy for you to say. My sister is the legal wife, and we are concubines. If she is easy to get along with, it's our good fortune; if she is not, our lives will be..."

"Although my husband loves us, he values ​​loyalty even more. My sister has been raising the child alone on the frontier for so long, and my husband feels guilty towards her. This guilt is heavier than anything else."

Dan Bing bit her lower lip, somewhat speechless.

She also knew about Yang Yuyan's situation. She was Qin An's wife who had accompanied him through thick and thin from humble beginnings, and she was naturally different from them.

If the other party is truly jealous, Qin An will definitely side with her, leaving him less time.

"So we need to do something before my sister arrives," Li Qingwan said, lowering her voice to a whisper so only the two of them could hear. "We need to make our husbands think of us more deeply during this time. Ideally..."

She paused, then added, "It would be best if I could conceive my husband's child. Only with a child will our position in the Qin household be truly secure."

Dan Bing remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

She had already understood what Li Qingwan meant.

This stems from a sense of crisis, a desire to cooperate more closely with oneself.

Shan Bing had no objection to this.

The two are now close sisters who are used to fighting side by side, so she no longer has any resistance to this kind of thing.

"Sister, what do you think we should do? I'll do whatever you say."

Seeing Shan Bing's cooperation, Li Qingwan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

She clearly already had a plan in mind, and whispered something in Shan Bing's ear.

Dan Bing's eyes widened instantly. She looked Li Qingwan up and down in disbelief, completely surprised that this older sister was so willing to go all out.

She had some doubts about whether Li Qingwan, with her frail physique, could handle it.

However, Shan Bing also found Li Qingwan's suggestion somewhat interesting and eventually nodded in agreement.

Half an hour later, Qin An put away his halberd and returned to the main room, covered in sweat.

He froze as soon as he pushed open the door.

Li Qingwan stood by the couch, dressed in the dark-colored outfit that Shan Bing usually loved to wear.

The outfit was already form-fitting, and when worn by her, it accentuated her sharp and dashing spirit, a stark contrast to her usual gentle and delicate appearance.

Dan Bing stood next to her, wearing the lotus-root-colored ruqun that Li Qingwan usually liked to wear, with her long hair loosely tied in a bun.

She had a light layer of rouge on her face, which gave her a charming look that she never usually showed.

"Why are you wearing each other's clothes..." Qin An asked subconsciously, but stopped halfway through his sentence.

Dan Bing stepped forward first, mimicking Li Qingwan's usual way of speaking, but with a softer voice.

"My husband, tonight just treat me like Sister Li Qingwan. I want to experience what it's like for a sister to be with you."

Her face was already cold and aloof, but now she deliberately imitated Li Qingwan's gentleness, creating a stark contrast that made it impossible to look away.

Li Qingwan also walked over, her voice carrying an unusual chill: "Then I also want to be Shan Bing's sister for once, and experience what it feels like for a sister to be with her husband."

Qin An stood there, stunned, staring at the two women in front of him whose styles had completely changed. The fire that had been suppressed in the Yuwen Manor suddenly flared up again.

These days, his emotions have been constantly torn between suppression and release.

In front of Yuwen Hua, he was a pawn, a knife, someone who could be manipulated at will.

But in this home, in front of these two women, he is someone who can be needed, desired, and enveloped in warmth.

"Are you sure?" His voice was a little hoarse as he scanned the two women before finally settling on Li Qingwan.

Qin An wasn't too worried about using the same methods he used on Li Qingwan to deal with Shan Bing.

Because Li Qingwan was physically weak and had a rather reserved and introverted personality, Qin An was always quite gentle when he was with her.

Under these circumstances, Dan Bing will definitely be fine.

But judging from Shan Bing's style of treating Li Qingwan...

It's worth noting that Shan Bing has a bit of a masochistic tendency; she likes the kind of forceful, rough, and unrestrained approach.

Qin An was genuinely worried that Li Qingwan, disguised as Shan Bing, wouldn't be able to withstand his violent attacks.

Li Qingwan didn't speak, but simply raised her chin slightly, answering him with her actions.

She walked up to him, reached out and unbuttoned his shirt. Her movements were swift and decisive, unlike her usual gentle and graceful self. Instead, she displayed a directness and sharpness reminiscent of Shan Bing.

Dan Bing then hugged his waist from behind, pressing her face against his back with very light and gentle movements, just like Li Qingwan usually did.

Qin An asked no more questions.

He scooped up Li Qingwan and pressed her onto the couch, his grip a bit heavier than usual.

Li Qingwan bit her lower lip, tilted her head up to meet his gaze, her eyes showing no fear, only a resolute determination akin to a moth drawn to a flame.

Seeing her reaction, Qin An didn't say anything more.

In just a moment, he had already figured out many things.

Li Qingwan was clearly putting on a brave face, trying to occupy more space in her heart.

But he just happens to fall for that.

Li Qingwan's adaptability was better than he had imagined.

Perhaps she had been pretending for too long, or perhaps she had transformed that forbearance into endurance, or perhaps she simply possessed an indomitable spirit deep down.

But she wasn't as physically strong as Shan Bing. Before long, her breathing became shaky, her fingers gripped the bedding tightly, and her body went limp like a puddle of water.

Just then, Shan Bing leaned in from behind.

Her lips brushed against his earlobe, her voice as soft as a feather: "Husband, my sister is tired, let me help you."

She gently helped Li Qingwan up, letting her lean against her chest, so that they both faced him.

Li Qingwan leaned her head back on Shan Bing's shoulder, making a faint sound, while Shan Bing bit her earlobe and whispered something.

Seeing this scene before him, Qin An felt the fire in his heart burn even brighter.

What surprised him even more was that Shan Bing was indeed a little different today.

It's as if he changed his clothes, and even his personality changed along with them.

She also lost her usual strong will and was willing to wholeheartedly play a supporting role.

Even at the last moment, she did not think of taking Qin An for herself. Instead, she chose to abdicate and give way to Li Qingwan.

Their unusual behavior naturally made Qin An realize that the two women must have reached some kind of agreement.

They no longer fought alone, but chose to join forces.

From the initial exchange of clothes to this moment of cooperation, everything was premeditated.

And the target of this premeditated scheme was him.

But Qin An was not averse to it.

Yang Yuyan is coming, and of course they will feel a sense of crisis. He cannot neglect these two women who have been with him through the most difficult times just because his wife is coming.

He could only show them through his actions.

No matter who comes, no one can touch their positions in the Qin family!