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

Upon seeing Qin An's figure appear in the village from afar, Yang Yuyan, who was hanging clothes to dry in her yard, brightened up and quickly put down her work to greet him.

Cai Yan and Cai Zhen followed behind like two little sparrows, chirping away.

"Husband, you're finally back!" Yang Yuyan walked up to Qin An and was both surprised and delighted to see the large wild boar he was carrying on his shoulder. She reached out to brush the dust off him. "You must be exhausted. Come inside and rest."

"Father!" Cai Zhen grabbed Qin An's arm, tilting her head back with bright, sparkling eyes as she looked at the wild boar. "Father is so amazing! He caught such a big game again!"

Cai Yan sensibly took the cloth bag from Qin An's hand and said softly, "Father, I'll go boil some water."

Looking at the lively scene before him, Qin An's murderous intent vanished instantly, leaving only a feeling of warmth.

He smiled and ruffled Cai Zhen's hair: "I brought you candy, it's in the cloth bag."

"Yay! Thank you, Dad!" Cai Zhen cheered and pulled Cai Yan into the house.

Yang Yuyan gave Qin An a reproachful look: "You just spoil them."

He said that, but his face was full of smiles.

She reached out and helped Qin An unload the wild boar from his shoulder. It felt heavy in her hand. "This boar will be enough for us to eat for a while. I'll go and take care of it now."

"Let me do it." Qin An was about to make a move when Yang Yuyan stopped him.

"You just got back, take a rest. I can still handle this." Without waiting for a reply, Yang Yuyan rolled up her sleeves and began to process the wild boar, her movements skillful and efficient.

Clearly, her time living in the countryside had shed the delicate fragility of her former noblewoman.

Qin An didn't force her. He sat on the stone bench in the courtyard, watching Yang Yuyan's busy figure. The sunlight shone on her, giving her a sense of peace and tranquility.

In the evening, Yang Yuyan prepared a table full of dishes, including braised pork, stir-fried wild mushrooms, and a pot of rich meat soup, all of which smelled delicious.

Cai Yan and Cai Zhen ate with their mouths full of oil, constantly praising their mother's cooking skills.

At the dinner table, Qin An told them interesting stories about the county town, saying that he saw sugar paintings for sale, which were made to look very lifelike, and there were also acrobats who could do more than a dozen somersaults.

The two children listened intently, their eyes filled with longing.

After the meal, Cai Yan took the initiative to clean up the dishes, while Cai Zhen pestered Qin An to teach her archery.

Qin An then picked up the iron-rimmed bow and taught her how to hold it and aim, which made Cai Zhen giggle.

As dusk fell, the night in the mountains grew rather chilly.

Cai Yan and Cai Zhen refused to go back to their own small rooms no matter what, insisting on squeezing onto the large kang (heated brick bed).

"Father, it's so cold outside. We'll sleep with you to keep warm," Cai Zhen said, clinging to Qin An's arm affectionately.

Yang Yuyan smiled helplessly and spread out the bedding: "Never mind, it's cold, it'll be warmer if we squeeze in together."

The two children quickly snuggled up to Qin An and fell asleep, their little faces rosy and their breathing even.

Qin An and Yang Yuyan lay on the bed, listening to the children's breathing, and remained silent for a while.

After a long while, Yang Yuyan quietly turned around and looked at Qin An's profile.

In the darkness, her eyes burned with intensity.

She reached out and gently stroked Qin An's chest, her voice tinged with a seductive allure: "Husband, I want..."

Qin An's heart stirred, and he turned his head to meet her affectionate eyes.

During his time in the county town, how could he not miss the person in front of him?

Being young and vigorous, he naturally felt restless after tasting meat.

However, after glancing at Cai Yan and Cai Zhen not far away, he hesitated again.

Even though the child was already asleep.

But it just doesn't feel right to be right next to the child.

Yang Yuyan, however, disregarded all that and took his hand, holding it close to her chest: "Husband, don't you miss me?"

Qin An's passion was instantly ignited.

Yang Yuyan's mature body held a fatal allure for him.

In Qin An's eyes, Yang Yuyan was perfect in every way.

With her stunningly beautiful face, smooth skin, full breasts, and shapely buttocks, she was simply a rare beauty.

Not to mention, the other party is being so proactive now.

Having been holding back for so long, now that he was surrounded by Yang Yuyan's tenderness, all his worries were immediately forgotten, and he indulged in her gentleness.

After testing the waters a bit and finding that Qin An was already fired up, Yang Yuyan didn't say anything more.

She simply turned to her side, with her back to Qin An, and lay on her side facing her daughter.

Seeing this, Qin An could no longer bear it and reached out to pull her tightly into his arms.

Yang Yuyan's body trembled slightly, then she relaxed and moved closer.

Both of them tacitly softened their movements, afraid of disturbing the child beside them.

In the darkness, their heartbeats were exceptionally clear, intertwining and carrying a long-suppressed longing.

Qin An's movements were gentle and restrained, while Yang Yuyan closed her eyes, feeling his presence and pouring all her longing into them.

There were no words, only silent communication; every touch carried deep affection.

The kang (heated brick bed) may not be large, but it is filled with warmth and affection.

Amid the children's even breathing, the two carefully savored this rare moment of intimacy, as if trying to make up for the days they had been apart!

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After a tender moment, Yang Yuyan leaned against Qin An's chest, her cheeks flushed and her breath slightly ragged.

Qin An gently stroked her long hair, feeling the warmth and softness in his arms.

"Husband, are you doing well in the county town?" Yang Yuyan asked softly.

"It's alright, I just miss you guys a little," Qin An replied in a muffled voice.

Previously, when talking to his daughter, he would only talk about interesting things that happened in the county town.

But in front of Yang Yuyan, there was no need to hide anything, and he told her all his experiences truthfully.

"I'm wondering whether or not we should bring you to the county town?" Qin An expressed his hesitation. "Life in the county town might be more convenient, but I always feel uneasy. If something really happens, I'm afraid we won't be able to escape. On the other hand, the village is high in the mountains and dense in the forests, so there might be a way out."

A hint of longing flashed in Yang Yuyan's eyes. After all, she had seen the world and naturally knew the advantages of living in the city.

To be honest, living in the countryside must have been quite difficult for her.

Even though she had adapted, she still felt somewhat out of place in Baishan Village and couldn't fully integrate.

She had absolutely nothing in common with the other peasant women in the village.

Previously, those village women had been very hostile towards her.

Even after Qin An demonstrated her extraordinary abilities, and people showed her some respect and flattery, she still felt somewhat out of place.

Hearing Qin An's concerns, Yang Yuyan calmed down and thought for a moment, then said, "My husband is right. Let's stay in the village. It's simple here, but it's safe and secure. I'm used to living here, and besides, with you here, it's the same wherever we are."

She paused, her tone tinged with consideration, "You've already had enough to worry about in the county town. If I stay here, you'll have fewer worries."

Qin An felt a warmth in his heart and hugged her tightly: "I'm sorry you had to go through all this."

"Nonsense." Yang Yuyan chuckled, snuggling closer to him, her voice languid. "I'm not tired yet..."

Qin An was taken aback, but then felt the initiative of the person in his arms, and the flame in his heart was rekindled.

He was somewhat surprised by Yang Yuyan's enthusiasm tonight, but he was more touched by her gentleness, so he hugged her even tighter!