A Pair of Eclipse Swords
Chapter : 253 – Conversation Husband Wife
The moustached general was indeed really annoying, he was narrow-minded and petty. Assume that this war is a government affair and that no outsiders, such as warriors, should interfere. He said the soldiers should protect the "people". Sung Han doubted it was a sincere desire or just an attempt to bring out his name in the future.
The meeting meant nothing but a tense hot atmosphere. Princess Song Zhu as the leader who represented the emperor directly, could not be as good as making a decision. However, he should respect every opinion expressed by the other party. This is the main reason why the woman always walks in a down state and frowns furrowed.
The next morning, Sung Han and Sung Hwa who were given a large room were not seen coming out of his room. No fool would dare to disturb. Even on the princess's own orders, the two of their rooms did not need to be given guards. It is not that two great men are unimportant. But because they do not want to disturb a pair of young people who are still in the honeymoon period.
In the afternoon, Sung Han and Sung Hwa came out of the room. Their faces are not so good. Everyone's guess about the night they both seemed wrong. Sung Han and Sung Hwa are not having fun.
It is so, all night even until the end of the morning the two did not leave the room was not because they were mixing love. But that time they used to talk to each other to exchange ideas. Think together how good it is to find a way out for the problem this time.
The Jeiji Empire, has been lurking from two sides. From the south and from the north itself. I don't know where their hideout is, but Jeiji's empire is certainly ready to break out once the troops from the south arrive.
Concern intensifies when at midnight, Sung Hwa reminds Sung Han of one thing.
"Let's assume the worst. It was as if the northern land was not in danger. But we all know how important this is. Plus the troops from the south did not immediately attack here, it can be interpreted if Jeiji Empire already has a grip and is confident of winning against the Chang Empire. Now they are waiting. Waiting for the right moment. And unfortunately, we do not know what, when and how to mean the 'right moment."
Sung Han was aware of that. It was just that when reminded of that, it was as if all of his spirit was being pulled outwards. For some reason, the situation that awaits each other and is uncertain is much more disturbing than dealing with a dozen soldiers even once.
They finished the conversation just before morning. After that they slept a few hours and when they woke up, hoping to forget the conversation last night, they even remembered more. Because of this, when they came out of the room, their faces were disheveled without spirit.
Sung Han walked to the front garden of the house and sat down there. Sung Hwa.
The next activity they do is daydream each other without talking. Looking into the distance I don't know what it is. I just want to forget everything but it's a pity that nothing can be done.
Until suddenly Sung Han was aghast, like someone who was surprised by something. This attitude surprised Sung Hwa who immediately held Sung Han's hand and said.
"My husband?"
"Ah, I thought of something. Which is so tense the situation, until this thought looks almost impossible."
Sung Hwa clearly did not understand. He looked at Sung Han worried. He said the same words again. "My husband?"
"Sung Hwa, listen. Everyone thinks the first Historical War we can win is purely down to luck. We all assume that the first Historical War was the defeat of the Chang Empire. That's why everyone is so desperate that they forget this one possibility."
Sung Hwa tilted his head, the remark had not yet entered into his understanding. Sung Han continued. "What if Jeiji's forces in the south don't come here, not because they have a grip?"
"Then?"
"Maybe ..maybe and hopefully true, they are afraid or held back by something. So you have to think twice about attacking here."
Sung Hwa was shocked once, but the shock was unusual. More like being surprised because it feels strange with the words of her husband that are beyond common sense.
"The Jeiji Empire had many great generals and swordsmen. There is no reason for them to be afraid! After all, who was the one who was able to withstand their persistence?" disputing Sung Hwa.
Yet Sung Han's next reply actually left him dumbfounded.
"You forgot, you forgot one thing. It's obviously absurd but it makes little sense to us." Sung Han gripped Sung Hwa's hand. "It's still clearly engraved in my memory of your incredible story. How you have the teacher of a great healer and become part of their civilization. Received the high sciences until the end of the civil war."
This time, Sung Hwa's face paled. There was a slight tremor in his hand.
Sung Han continued his remarks as soon as he saw what he said had an effect on Sung Hwa.
"But .. he said he never meddled in the affairs of the world."
"Remember, whose face is your face?" sung Han's.
"N-Miss Songli."
"Who's Miss Songli?"
"The one they love." Sung Hwa replied hesitantly. His face paled. "My husband, enough, it can't be–"
But Sung Han's grip was tightening. "My wife, remember it and I think you've realized it. Someone who has loved, will be willing to do anything!"
"But it's impossible .. I mean–"
"That's possible! Love can make a person go crazy!" sergeant Sung Han. "It's likely that just because 'someone' is similar to Miss Songli, she's deploying her royal army to fight the Jeiji Empire! It's possible and even more reasonable if he moves with reason to protect the territory."
Sung Hwa's body shook.
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After the state of the woman was calmer, now opened their eyes that the possibility was not just an empty wishful thinking.
Sung Han's words were correct, there were many reasons for Chunglai to move against the Jeiji Empire which was invading from south to north. They had to pass through the Heaven Wall Mountain Range first and it was more than enough for the mountain man kingdom to attack.
Indeed, all this time the kingdom is almost invisible and many consider it just a myth. But what is impossible?
"My husband, I still believe that your thoughts are not according to logic and common sense" Sung Hwa said later, twitching his head. "If so, why did our first Historical War almost lose?"
"We don't know whether they intervened or not in the first Historical War. For sure, this time there's still a possibility."
Until some time Sung Hwa did not answer. He instead doubted Sung Han, only that he did not want to swallow disappointed after knowing his expectations were empty. Thus he held fast to the original stance, assuming the Jeiji Empire was waiting for "the right moment".
But deep down, she really expected her husband's words to be true and real. Thinking of how now the mountain man army was clashing in the midst of the crush of the Heaven Wall Mountain Range, made his heart feel unhinged.
How could an honorable king, give up the lives of many of his soldiers just for a woman who could be considered a fraud?
He used to make use of the resemblance of his face to someone named Songli, where that person was the figure that Chunglai loved. Then he received a high level of science from the man just to take revenge on Sung Han. It ended in division and bloodshed between tribes. Given this, Sung Hwa always felt himself inferior. (More details read the side story marked "[][][]" in the title chapter)
But what if it's true?
"Then, what's your decision?" finally Sung Hwa asked.
"Let's call the princess."
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