Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Three days later, the sun was shining brightly.

"Go back, no need to see me off. The arrangements have been made, don't worry," Su Huan said to his two sons who had come to bid him farewell. After speaking, he glanced around, and Su Li and Su Yi immediately understood.

Ever since the incident with Consort Yun thirteen years ago, the Emperor had truly valued the Mansion of the Zhenguo General. Whether it was the second prince or the Zhenguo General, there were imperial guards assigned by the Emperor to protect them. Even though Su Huan had refused to use these guards over the years, they had never left. It was only a few days ago that Su Huan met the leader of these imperial guards for the first time.

"Father, you must be careful on this trip to the capital. Your sons will be waiting for your return."

"Yes, I know. Elder brother, your third brother's health hasn't fully recovered yet. Take him back with you."

"Father, don't worry about me. I'm fine. I just want to see you off."

"A grown man whining like that, when have I ever taught you such behavior? Leave now!"

"Father!" "Father!"

Su Huan left without heeding them, and the others also bid their farewells and departed.

"Father, you should go back with uncle. We'll leave now and take care of grandfather," Su Yu persuaded his elderly father.

"Yes, let's go. Take good care of your grandfather and sister."

"Yes, I understand. Uncle, father, you should return quickly."

"Dear uncles, don't worry. We'll take good care of our grandfather. You must also take care of yourselves on this side. Use the medicines I prepared for you as I instructed. And third uncle, you can't take the Soul Cleansing Pill yet. Wait until your body has fully recovered before using it."

These past few days, Su Yue had been preparing various medicines for her two uncles, including medicines for stopping bleeding, detoxification, nourishing the body, and even poisons in case of need.

"Alright, we understand, niece. Take good care of yourself. If there's anything, don't hesitate to tell your two cousins. Don't be afraid once you're in the capital. We of the Su family fear nothing, understand? Just dutifully serve your grandmother when you return. Don't worry about the others," Su Li instructed with great reluctance to part.

"Yes, Yue understands, uncle. Uncle, have you started taking the Soul Cleansing Pill yet?"

"No, not yet. We've been busy these past few days, so none of us have started taking it. After you leave, I'll try out this legendary pill and see its effects," Su Yi said with great anticipation. "I'll use it after I've recovered. Yue has told me about this precious pill, so its effects must be extraordinary."

"For medicines, that's the least you need to worry about. If you need anything, just send someone to let me know."

"Alright, don't worry about us anymore. You should leave now, or you'll be late."

"Take care, uncles."

Everyone immediately became vigilant and looked around cautiously. Su Yu led his troops to protect Su Huan.

"Little Four, go help them," Xuan Little Three ordered.

"Got it, I was getting bored anyway." Xuan Little Four then unsheathed the soft sword at his waist and darted off.

At the front, Su Yu was leading his soldiers to engage the enemy forces, who were evenly matched in strength. The enemy's black-clothed cavalry were well-trained. But as soon as Xuan Little Four joined the fight, the tide quickly turned in their favor. Soon, all the enemy soldiers in black were slain.

"How about it, Young General? You alright?" Xuan Little Four asked Su Yu.

"I'm fine, thanks to you coming to help, Little Four Brother."

"No need for thanks. I was just bored, so a bit of action is nice. Since you call me Little Four, I'll just call you Su Second Brother. You're a few years older than me."

"Good, haha, Little Four Brother is so amiable. We're all family, so it's fitting for you to call me Su Second Brother," Su Yu replied with a laugh.

"Young General, all enemies have been killed. We've finished checking the area," a soldier reported.

"Good, return to the convoy," Su Yu ordered.

By this time, the main army had stopped to wait. As Su Yu and the others returned, Su Yu approached them. "What's the situation?"

"They've all been slain. No survivors," Su Yu reported.

"I see. Do you recognize their forces?"

"Heh, old adversaries. Who else could it be?"

"It seems the road ahead won't be peaceful. We need to be more vigilant," Su Yu cautioned.

"Brother, you underestimate me. Just a few puny soldiers and you think I need to rest? Let's hurry on."

"Alright, send out the order to continue marching."

"Continue marching!" "Continue marching!"

Su Yu rode over to Su Huan to report. "Grandfather, we'll continue marching. It seems the road ahead won't be peaceful."

"Understood. Make your arrangements. Don't hold back - kill any enemies that appear. Leave no survivors," Su Huan ordered sternly.

"Yes!"