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

When the two sisters saw that Li Zhaoning had actually come here at this time, they looked at each other and both sensed something was amiss.

Anyone could see that his father and mother were deeply in love after being reunited after a long separation.

It's entirely possible to imagine their current situation.

Even Li Qingwan and Shan Bing were very tactful and didn't come over to disturb them, but Li Zhaoning suddenly came over, which seemed a bit strange.

Cai Zhen asked bluntly, "Sister Li, do you like my father?"

Li Zhaoning's face visibly flushed red.

Although I had already witnessed the outspokenness of Qin An's adopted daughter before.

But to my surprise, she actually said something like that.

However, Li Zhaoning lived up to her reputation and quickly regained some of her usual composure.

But her voice still rose slightly, almost unconsciously: "Nonsense, General Qin and I are just..."

She was a little unsure how to put it, and after considering her words, she said, "We just share similar interests and get along well. Don't overthink it, little girl."

Cai Zhen tilted her head, seemingly not quite believing it, but she didn't press for details. She simply said "oh" and sat back down on the stone steps.

Standing there, Li Zhaoning felt a little uncomfortable as the two sisters looked her up and down.

But she still asked, feigning calmness, "Where is your father? I have something I'd like to discuss with him."

"Father is busy right now, he probably doesn't have time!" Cai Yan said, her face slightly flushed.

She naturally knew what Qin An was busy with.

If they weren't newcomers and there weren't so many people and eyes in this house, they probably wouldn't have been waiting outside.

Li Zhaoning was waiting for this answer: "Oh, then I'll come find your father later."

He left those words behind, then turned and quickly walked away.

She walked much faster than usual, her skirt brushing against the stone slabs of the corridor, making a soft rustling sound.

After she had walked away, Cai Zhen turned to Cai Yan and said, "She definitely likes Father."

"Impossible!" Cai Yan blurted out without the slightest hesitation.

"Why not?" Cai Zhen pouted, unconvinced. "Father is so outstanding, the best man in the world. Any woman would like him!"

Cai Yan did not refute Cai Zhen's statement. She also believed that Qin An was indeed very outstanding and worthy of any woman.

But she remained relatively calm, considered things more carefully, and analyzed the situation thoroughly.

"I'm not saying he couldn't possibly like Father, I'm saying it's impossible for her and Father to be together. She's the legitimate daughter of the Li family, her status is what it is, how could the Li family let him be a concubine?"

Cai Zhen knew that her sister was right, but she was still a little unconvinced. Suddenly, she leaned closer and lowered her voice as if she was about to reveal a huge secret.

"Do you know what my younger brother Xuanfu told me? He said he wanted Qin An to be his brother-in-law."

Cai Yan paused for a moment, then shook her head: "Li Xuanfu is still a child, and his mind is different from ordinary people. How can we take his words seriously?"

"He's no ordinary kid," Cai Zhen said seriously. "Don't let his speech impediment fool you; he knows better than anyone who treats him well and who doesn't."

"Besides, he's already so capable; he'll definitely be even more capable when he grows up. At that time, if he says he wants Qin An to be his brother-in-law, who would dare say a word against it?"

Cai Yan glanced at her younger sister, remained silent for a moment, and did not refute her.

Seeing that her sister had stopped talking, Cai Zhen pouted, feeling bored. Then, her eyes lit up, and she urged, "It's so boring waiting here. Let's go see if Father and Mother are done yet?"

She was so eager to say this, but Cai Yan held her back firmly.

"Don't do anything reckless. Things are different now than before. It's just the four of us now; there are other people around. If word gets out, it will affect Father."

Clearly, by now, even Cai Yan, who is relatively thin-skinned, has become accustomed to Cai Zhen's suggestions.

All she cared about was whether it would affect Qin An.

Hearing her sister's words, Cai Zhen immediately became a little sullen: "The house is getting bigger and bigger, but I always feel that I'm not as happy as I was when we lived in Baishan City."

Cai Yan largely agreed with this statement, but she knew it was unavoidable.

With Qin An's abilities, he couldn't possibly stay stuck in his old mountain village forever.

While the two sisters were chatting, Yang Yuyan burst into tears on the other side.

But the tears that flowed were tears of happiness.

"You're really getting more and more amazing. Now I'm actually glad I still have two younger sisters in the family, otherwise you would have killed me sooner or later."

After the passion subsided, Yang Yuyan, feeling like she only had half a life left, clung to Qin An like an octopus, muttering a complaint under her breath.

Qin An didn't care at all about Yang Yuyan's complaint, taking it as a compliment.

Qin An wiped her eyes and joked, "You're not bad either. They say women are made of water, and that's definitely true, hehe..."

In response to Qin An's teasing, Yang Yuyan gave him a light bite on the shoulder.

But for some reason, she suddenly burst out laughing.

Qin An looked at her, puzzled.

Yang Yuyan had nothing to hide and said with a smile, "I was just thinking about the first time we met in Baishan Village. You were still drying hay back then!"

As the saying goes, they've been married for a long time, and Yang Yuyan no longer felt shy in front of Qin An.

When talking about their first experience together, she felt not shy at all, but rather full of happiness.

Upon hearing this, Qin An smiled instantly: "It's fortunate that I met a woman as delicate as you back then, otherwise..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yang Yuyan, who had guessed what he was going to say, forcibly interrupted him.

Although she felt less shy in front of Qin An, she was still a little unaccustomed to discussing this topic so directly.

Realizing that even though her needs had increased with age, she was still no match for Qin An, she hesitated and said, "Yan'er and Zhen'er have grown up..."

Qin An also guessed what she wanted to say.

After all, Yang Yuyan had already fully revealed her thoughts to him.

Although Qin An felt a little awkward about this, he never thought of objecting.

After all, their previous way of getting along had already completely distorted their relationship.

Qin An couldn't imagine how he would feel if Cai Yan and Cai Zhen were to get married.

"Let's talk about the future later. They are still too young. The most important thing right now is to ensure their healthy growth."

Yang Yuyan nodded and said no more.

……

For the next few days, Qin An lived a very comfortable life.

Before the holiday was over, he took Yang Yuyan and her two daughters on a sightseeing tour around the capital.

It was said that he was showing the mother and her two daughters around the capital, but in reality, it was the mother and her two daughters who were showing him around the city.

Having been in the capital for so long, he really hadn't had a proper chance to explore.

Yang Yuyan pointed out the old site of the private school where she studied in her childhood, and Cai Yan recognized the signs of several time-honored brands.

Cai Zhen then tugged at his sleeve and chattered excitedly, telling him which family's candied hawthorns were the best.

Qin An held Cai Zhen's hand with one hand and carried bags of snacks with the other. Yang Yuyan walked behind with Cai Yan on her arm. The family chatted and laughed, just like an ordinary family going on an outing.

Such a pleasant life made Qin An almost forget about returning home.

He, who had initially felt a little nostalgic for the battlefield, suddenly realized that living like this might not be so bad.

Unfortunately, the emperor only granted a seven-day holiday.

When Yang Yuyan and her group arrived, it was already the third day of their vacation.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

No matter how reluctant Qin An was, he could no longer spend his days and nights with his wife and daughter like this.

On the eve of his return to the military camp, he washed and changed early, intending to spend some quality time with Yang Yuyan.

Yang Yuyan naturally understood his thoughts.

She nestled in Qin An's arms, letting him take what he wanted, more compliant and yielding than usual.

Qin An originally intended for Yang Yuyan to eat until she was stuffed.

However, after only filling his own stomach, Yang Yuyan stopped Qin An when he wanted to continue.

"My lord," her voice still soft with the afterglow, but her expression turned serious, "that's enough."

Qin An was taken aback: "What's wrong? Are you tired?"

"It's not because I'm tired." Yang Yuyan looked at him, her eyes filled with gentle clarity.

"These past few days you've only been busy spending time with me, neglecting your two younger sisters. They hardly have a chance to even speak to you alone anymore. They may not say it, but they're probably feeling bad inside."

Yang Yuyan was also well aware that since she and her daughter came to Beijing, they had practically taken over all of Qin An's time.

Qin An's high regard for her made her happy, but it also put some pressure on her.

Qin An opened his mouth, as if to say something, but Yang Yuyan pressed a finger to his lips.

"I know what you want to say." She smiled slightly. "I am your lawfully wedded wife. They respect me, which is why they voluntarily stepped aside. But I can't take advantage of this status to cling to you. A harmonious family is essential for longevity, don't you think?"

Qin An looked at her, a feeling he couldn't quite describe welling up inside him.

Actively pushing your man into another woman's bed is something not every woman would do.

Yang Yuyan's actions undoubtedly demonstrated her demeanor as the matriarch of the household.

He really hit the jackpot by marrying her.

Qin An couldn't help but call out with a touch of emotion, "My wife..."

"Stop with your wife." Yang Yuyan gave him a push, laughing and scolding, "Go on, it'll be dawn if you dawdle any longer."

Qin An put on his robe, got up, walked to the door, and looked back once more.

Yang Yuyan was leaning against the headboard, waving her hand at him, her face showing no reluctance, only a frank and gentle expression.