Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 402 On the Eve of Parting, Stormy Battlefield

On the eve of their departure, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu bid each other a reluctant farewell and encouraged one another.

Night fell over the Marquis's residence. Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu sat facing each other, the room filled with a heavy yet reluctant atmosphere.

Xiao Ling held Su Jinxiu's hand tightly, his eyes filled with deep affection and determination: "Jinxiu, we don't know when we will return. You must take good care of yourself in the palace."

Tears welled up in Su Jinxiu's eyes, and her voice trembled slightly: "Husband, go with peace of mind. I will take good care of myself. You must also be careful on the front line and don't overexert yourself."

Xiao Ling gently wiped away the tears from Su Jinxiu's eyes: "Don't cry, I will definitely return safely. When I return in triumph, I will share glory with you."

Su Jinxiu forced a smile: "I believe you. My husband will surely achieve a great victory and drive out the enemy."

The two embraced and wept, reminiscing about the past.

"Do you remember the first time we met?" Su Jinxiu said softly.

Xiao Ling nodded: "Back then, you were like a blooming peach blossom, beautiful and captivating."

Moonlight streamed through the window and fell upon them, as if time itself had stood still for this moment.

However, parting will eventually come.

Xiao Ling stood up and packed his bags: "Jinxiu, I'm leaving."

Su Jinxiu followed him to the door, watching his receding figure, and shouted loudly, "Husband, you must come back alive!"

Xiao Ling didn't turn around, but simply waved his hand, and his figure quickly disappeared into the night.

Su Jinxiu returned to her room and didn't sleep a wink all night.

Xiao Ling led his army, traveling day and night towards the frontier. Along the way, he was filled with countless thoughts.

"Jinxiu, wait for me to come back," Xiao Ling vowed silently.

Upon arriving at the frontier, Xiao Ling immediately threw himself into intense pre-battle preparations.

He observed the enemy's deployment and discussed battle strategies with the generals.

“The enemy’s defenses are tight, but we are not without a chance.” Xiao Ling’s eyes gleamed.

At the same time, Su Jinxiu also faces various challenges in the palace.

Some of her jealous concubines took the opportunity to make sarcastic remarks.

"It's not certain whether your husband will come back alive."

Su Jinxiu remained unmoved, and instead became even more determined to protect Xiao Ling's rear.

She actively participated in court affairs and garnered more support for the soldiers on the front lines.

"We cannot let the soldiers on the front lines lose heart."

On the battlefield, Xiao Ling's army suffered multiple attacks from the enemy.

"General, the enemy's firepower is too fierce, and we have suffered heavy losses."

Xiao Ling gritted his teeth: "We can't back down, charge!"

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Xiao Ling suddenly came up with a plan to defeat the enemy.

"We can launch a surprise attack from the flank..."

Su Jinxiu received the battle report from the front lines while in the palace, and her heart was in her throat.

"My husband, you must succeed."

Xiao Ling fought bravely on the battlefield, but encountered fierce resistance from the enemy.

The battlefield was filled with smoke and the shouts of battle were deafening. Xiao Ling, clad in armor and wielding a long sword, charged ahead like a god of war.

"Brothers, charge with me!" Xiao Ling shouted, inspiring the soldiers behind him to high morale.

However, the enemy was equally resilient; they were well-trained, well-equipped, and held their line tenaciously.

"Release the arrows!" At the command of the enemy general, a dense rain of arrows shot towards Xiao Ling's army.

"Raise your shields!" Xiao Ling remained calm under pressure, directing his soldiers to respond.

Nevertheless, many soldiers fell from the arrows, their blood staining the earth red.

Xiao Ling's eyes were bloodshot, his heart filled with anger and murderous intent.

"Kill!" He brandished his longsword, cutting down one enemy after another.

But the enemy forces seemed endless, surging up wave after wave.

"General, this can't go on. We're suffering too many casualties!" the lieutenant said anxiously.

Xiao Ling gritted his teeth and said, "No matter what, we must break through the enemy's defenses!"

Just then, the enemy sent out an elite cavalry force to launch an attack on Xiao Ling's army from the flank.

"No, there's an enemy attack!"

Xiao Ling quickly adjusted his tactics and personally led a squad of soldiers to meet the enemy.

The two sides engaged in fierce fighting on the battlefield, with swords flashing and blood and flesh flying everywhere.

Xiao Ling was also wounded in many places, but he still fought bravely and did not back down.

Su Jinxiu, who was in the palace, was constantly paying attention to the situation at the front, and was extremely anxious.

"I wonder how my husband is doing now." She kept asking the people around her for news.

However, some ministers in the court began to discuss the matter at this time.

"Xiao Ling is probably going to suffer a defeat this time."

"Yes, the enemy is so strong, how could he possibly win?"

Hearing these rumors, Su Jinxiu said angrily, "My husband will definitely win, don't spread such nonsense!"

On the battlefield, the fighting entered a fierce stage.

Xiao Ling knew that the stalemate could not continue and that he had to find a way to break it.

He observed the enemy's formation and suddenly discovered a flaw.

"Concentrate our forces and break through from here!"

Xiao Ling led his soldiers in a final charge, their battle cries echoing through the sky.