Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 452:

When summoning Wu Yanqing, Chen Mo already issued the order to recall the Fish Scale Guard stationed in Jiangnan back to Huai State to strengthen its defense.

After all, the feud between him and Prince Huai wasn’t small; with such a golden opportunity, he couldn’t believe that Prince Huai would hold back.

Upon hearing Chen Mo’s words, Wu Yanqing thought to himself, "As expected." He then bowed and clasped his hands and said, "I know the Marquis is filled with ambition. Now that Jin Xia is invading, this military expedition seems ordinary, but it actually concerns the destiny of our Great Song. Marquis, your burden is quite heavy..."

Saying this, Wu Yanqing offered a salute to Chen Mo, "Marquis is safeguarding the front lines for family and country. This old bones will swear to look after the rear, allowing the Marquis to have no worries behind.

I have also brought along some brothers from Jiangdong to accompany you, Marquis."

Chen Mo helped Wu Yanqing up and said, "Old father-in-law, swearing isn’t necessary. I can’t explain to Mi’er if something happens. If by any chance it becomes untenable, lead the troops back to Linzhou."

"With this word from the Marquis, I will defend Huai State no matter what," Wu Yanqing said.

Chen Mo paused, wanting to say that he was serious, not provoking him.

But looking at Wu Yanqing’s resolute appearance, Chen Mo said no more, and solemnly clasped his fists to Wu Yanqing in thanks.

...

Upon learning that Chen Mo would soon head to Qingzhou to resist Jin Xia, many of the women in the inner home were suddenly thrown into a panic.

Though their backgrounds were not humble, even Han Anniang secretly improved herself, reading books, cultivating inner peace, and enhancing her charm, trying to keep up.

They knew that Jin Xia was not an ordinary enemy, much harder to deal with than the Celestial Master Army or Prince Huai. Moreover, Jin Xia was an Alien Race, with little known about them, leaving them quite worried.

When Chen Mo returned to the inner home, he hadn’t even changed out of his outer robe before a group of women surrounded him.

Han Anniang understood the gravity of the situation and dared not interfere. She stood aside, touching her still-unrevealed belly, her eyes red, muttering with quivering lips, "Erlang, how long will you be gone?"

Summer, cradling Chen You in her arms, handed him over to Chen Mo, wearing an expression indicating her mind was made up: "The child is born, and I no longer need to care for my sister. This time you’re going to war, I’ll go too. I’ve been reading military books recently, and can help you strategize."

Xia Zhining understood that this time they faced a strong adversary, one not quickly defeated in a few months or years. Backed by a country, the invasion could prolong if they sustain off war. If Chen Mo were gone for years, she couldn’t endure such long partings.

Yi Shiyin pursed her lips, wanting to accompany the journey as well. But she knew she wasn’t like Zhining, learned in military books nor had she followed the army, unable to read maps; worrying she’d add chaos, she hesitated then took a protective talisman from her bosom, handing it to Chen Mo, "Husband, this is the Peace Talisman I specially went to the Daoist Temple to seek for you today. You must carry it closely."

Although Wu Mi had outstanding medical skills and could be helpful with the army, she was pregnant, and gently said, "Husband, return early. Mi’er and the baby in my belly await your victorious return."

Nangong Ru, Ning Wan, and Liang Xue were akin to decorative vases and couldn’t assist with the army, expressing their concerns as well.

Xiao Yunxi, being older and not deeply connected with Chen Mo, couldn’t utter words of life and death partings, only standing by with a look of concern in her eyes.

Chen Mo cradled his daughter. Chen You was awake but neither cried nor fussed, instead giving him an adorably cute smile that almost melted Chen Mo’s heart.

He gently rocked his daughter, intentionally using a relaxed tone to smile and say, "No need for somber faces. Jin Xia are Barbarians, they forget pain after a beating. It’s only because the Border Army at Youzhou failed them that they managed to invade the Northern Land so easily. Just make them hurt a bit this time and they’ll retreat on their own. No problem."

As he said this, he teased his daughter, "Youyou is so good, come, shake hands."

Then his gaze moved to Xia Zhiqing, "Have you fed?"

"Just fed," Xia Zhiqing replied, holding Chen Nuo.

Seeing Chen Mo’s calm demeanor, the women couldn’t help but feel more reassured.

...

The oil lamp in Wu Mi’s room went out, replaced by a lit candle, giving off dim light.

In the wide room, the curtain fell down, clothes, bellybands, and underpants scattered on the ground, faint panting and talking sounds echoed.

"Husband, when do you leave?" Wu Mi half lay on the bed, her elbow resting on the mattress, her two alabaster legs still wrapped in black stockings, looking up and asking.

Chen Mo admired the scene before him, lightly taking a breath and saying, "Once nearly ten thousand Jiangdong Army arrives, I’ll set off."

Chen Mo hadn’t expected Wu Yanqing to bring so many people over, raising his image quite a bit in his mind, he then said, "Old father-in-law is quite aged, asking him to help truly doesn’t sit well with me, Mi’er, you... hiss... won’t be angry?"

"It’s everyone’s responsibility to serve one’s country. Though a woman, I understand. Husband fighting the foe, if father can assist you, it’d surely be splendid..." As she spoke, Wu Mi became more attentive.

Throughout this, Wu Mi’s loose hair inevitably cascaded from her shoulders, masking her face, prompting Chen Mo to reach his large hand and sweep the hair up.

Each time this happened, Wu Mi’s cheeks would glow red as a rose, filled with a peculiar sensation in her heart and body.

After a while, Wu Mi wiped her mouth post-meal, sheepishly curling into Chen Mo’s embrace, "Husband, I’m with child, my body isn’t too convenient, tonight required this modest arrangement."

"It’s fine." Chen Mo caressed Wu Mi’s jade back, saying, "Although Mi’er you..."

Chen Mo’s gaze kept descending.

"Ah?" Wu Mi was taken aback, knowing what Chen Mo referred to, her full cheeks flushed scarlet, slightly panicked saying, "I’m fine, moreover..."

Chen Mo said, "Mi’er is so deeply affectionate, how could I disdain Mi’er, fragrance isn’t dirty at all."

"Husband ah..." Upon hearing this, Wu Mi for the first time felt such embarrassment.

The next second, Wu Mi exclaimed softly, watching her husband retreat below.

Wu Mi’s jade visage blushed like intoxication, her voice trembling, "Husband, perhaps... forget it."

But at that moment, Wu Mi faintly hummed through her nose, her heart fluttering, softly biting whiter-than-white pink lips, her exquisite red cheeks lit like fire, stunningly beautiful, and she soon basked in endless enchanting atmosphere.