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

Qin An wasn't particularly concerned about the change in the villagers' attitudes.

He only settled in Baishantun for a short time and didn't have much interaction with the villagers.

However, he didn't put on airs when people chatted with him. He just smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Fellow villagers, you're too kind. I'm also from Baishan Village. If I can help, I definitely will."

Just then, a commotion arose in the crowd, and the voices of several women came from above.

"Oh my, look how lucky Yang Yuyan is! How did she get so fortunate to be assigned to Qin'an?"

"Yes, I used to think Qin An had nothing and no future, but now it seems I was completely wrong!"

"Who says otherwise? If only I had... Sigh, what's the point of saying all this now!"

"..."

At that moment, the women in the village were filled with remorse.

When I was being matched with immigrants, why didn't I choose Qin An, this promising candidate?

Otherwise, I would be the one enjoying the good life now.

Now all they can do is envy and be jealous, which makes them feel indescribably uncomfortable.

Although they were speaking softly, Qin An still heard them.

He smiled inwardly, not caring.

What he wants to see most right now are his wife and daughter.

"Are my wife and children at home?" Qin An asked.

"Yes, yes, Yu Yan and her two girls are at home. They heard some noise and they'll probably be coming out soon," a villager quickly said.

And that is indeed the case.

When Qin An entered the village, Yang Yuyan was sitting in front of the loom weaving cloth, while the two maids, Cai Yan and Cai Zhen, were playing nearby.

Hearing the commotion coming from the village entrance, Cai Zhen said curiously, "Mother, sister, it's so lively outside! Shall we go take a look?"

Cai Yan also looked up, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Yang Yuyan stopped what she was doing, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and hesitated for a moment: "There are too many people outside, something might have happened, let's not go."

"Go, go, Mother, I want to go see!" Cai Zhen said coquettishly, pulling on Yang Yuyan's arm.

Yang Yuyan couldn't persuade her daughter otherwise, so she nodded and said, "Alright then, we'll go take a look and come right back."

The mother and her two daughters walked out of the courtyard and headed towards the village entrance.

Even from some distance away, I could hear the villagers talking amongst themselves, saying things like Qin An had returned and become a high-ranking official.

Yang Yuyan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickened her pace.

When they squeezed to the front of the crowd and saw that familiar yet unfamiliar tall figure, Yang Yuyan was instantly stunned.

It's Qin'an!

It really is Qin An!

He is back!

Long-held longing and worry turned into scalding tears that welled up in Yang Yuyan's eyes at this moment.

She could no longer care about being reserved. She pushed through the crowd and ran towards Qin An, throwing herself into his arms.

"Husband...you're back..." Yang Yuyan's voice choked with sobs as she hugged Qin An tightly, as if afraid that if she let go, he would disappear again.

Qin An felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he felt the soft body in his arms.

He hugged Yang Yuyan tightly, feeling her trembling, and whispered, "I'm back, my wife. I'm sorry you've suffered."

He looked down at his wife in his arms and noticed that she seemed to have lost some weight and had more fine lines around her eyes. He couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.

Yang Yuyan cried in Qin An's arms for a while before gradually calming down.

She looked up at Qin An and found that he was taller and stronger than before.

My height only reached his chest.

His face showed more determination and maturity, and his eyes became more profound.

"You...you seem to have grown taller and stronger." Yang Yuyan wiped away her tears and said with a smile, her eyes full of joy and love.

Clearly, Qin An, who is still growing, has developed quite a bit during this period.

Thinking about this, he felt a little embarrassed.

This is still a big boy, not fully mature, and he has already been picked by himself.

"In the army, you train every day, how could you not be strong?" Qin An laughed and playfully flicked her nose.

At this moment, Cai Yan and Cai Zhen also came over.

The two girls are already over ten years old and have grown into beautiful young women.

Cai Yan is quiet and well-behaved, while Cai Zhen is lively and active, like two exquisitely carved dolls.

They looked at Qin An with eyes full of curiosity and admiration.

Although we haven't seen each other for so long, the bond we formed through thick and thin is unbreakable.

"Father..." Cai Yan called out softly, a shy smile on her face.

"Father! You're finally back!" Cai Zhen was much more lively. She ran to Qin An's side, grabbed his arm, and looked up at his armor with curiosity. "Father, you look so majestic! This armor is so beautiful!"

Qin An looked at his two daughters with genuine joy.

He knelt down, patted their heads, and said with a smile, "Yan'er, Zhen'er, did you miss your father?"

"Yes!" the two girls said in unison.

Cai Zhen hugged Qin An's neck and kissed him on the cheek, saying, "Father, I missed you so much! Please don't leave again, okay?"

Qin An felt a pang of sadness and nodded: "This time, I'll stay with you for a few more days. Once things settle down, I'll take you to live in the city, and we'll never be separated again."

"Really? That's great!" Cai Zhen jumped up excitedly.

Cai Yan also showed a happy smile.

The joy of the family reunion touched the surrounding villagers, who all offered their blessings with smiles.

"Captain Qin, congratulations on your reunion with your family!"

"Yes, yes, this is truly wonderful news!"

Qin An smiled and thanked everyone, then looked at Yang Yuyan and said, "Wife, let's go home."

Yang Yuyan nodded, her eyes filled with a gentle, tender smile.

Suddenly, Cai Zhen pointed at Qin An's black horse, her eyes sparkling, and said, "Father, I want to ride a horse!"

Qin An laughed heartily, "Alright, Dad will take you riding!"

He mounted his horse, then bent down and pulled Yang Yuyan to his side, and then pulled the two maids up as well, letting them sit behind him.

"You'd better hurry, let's go home together."

Yang Yuyan felt a little shy being held in someone's arms in public.

The sense of security she felt in Qin An's arms made her forget all about the rest.

With one arm around Yang Yuyan in front of him and the other protecting the two women behind him, Qin An gently squeezed the horse's flanks, and the black horse slowly walked towards home.

The horses' hooves clattered lightly on the country lanes.

Cai Zhen waved her little hands excitedly, while Yang Yuyan leaned against Qin An's chest, feeling his broad and warm embrace, and a sense of peace settled in her heart.

Cai Yan quietly watched the scenery along the way, a satisfied smile on her lips.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting long shadows of the family, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.