A Lonesome Fragrance Waiting to be Appreciated (COMPLETE)

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The next day, the anaesthetic was completely prepared. Instead of going back to the Royal Residence, Pingting simply gave the anaesthetic to Yangfeng and told her how to use it. "Don't get it wrong. There's only enough to for one person."

Yangfeng gingerly took it over, not exactly understanding. "Why don't you make enough for two, just in case something unexpected happens?"

Pingting gave an unfathomable smile, "I have my reasons. Those who spy in the enemy's country must be wise, brave, and cautious. They won't waste such a precious compound. Don't worry."

Her confident stance helped to persuade Yangfeng to calm down who then hid the anaesthetic close to her body. "When I get back into the royal quarters, I'll give the King this anaesthetic. Your escort team is ready to go, waiting for your command." She took out letter with a military stamp seal from one of her sleeves and handed it to Pingting. "Put this away carefully and give it to Ze Yin when you see him."

"You've written everything about me in it."

"It's to let him know everything should be better and make things easier for you to control the troops." Yangfeng saw a sly look in Pingting's dark eyes. Two red clouds immediately rushed to her cheeks. In a warning tone, she said, "Don't peek. Apart from talking about you, the rest is between husband and wife. Little girls like you won't understand."

Pingting laughed, "I don't see why it'd matter if I can't understand it anyway." Yangfeng stamped her foot in response. Pingting shook her head and replied, "It's hard to tell that you're the wife of a top army official sometimes. People like you are supposed to be extremely wise. Instead, you easily get dishelmed by me. As for me, I have a great responsibility ahead – I'm about to go and fight on the battlefield. Call the escort team now. It's about time to go." Then she walked out of the room.

"Pingting!"

"What's wrong?" Pingting turned around, her heart secretly in pain. She had forced a breezy expression onto her face just a moment ago, but if Yangfeng began a sorrowful farewell speech, it would provoke her into crying again. She was going to face Chu Beijie again.

If the army found out that their new commander had been crying, how would they take her seriously?
Yangfeng darted out of the room and stopped four or five feet away from Pingting. Her dark eyes stared at Pingting for the briefest moment. "No matter what you do, you'll always be a girl. You'll be the main advisor of the army so stay in the headquarters. Don't force yourself out onto the battlefield."

Pingting was stunned. It took a while for her to comprehend what she had heard. Her heart was touched. She gently held onto Yangfeng's hand. "Don't worry. How could I ever not know my limits? It was just joke when I said that I'm about to fight on the battlefield; I can barely pick up a knife and sword. It's getting late, I really ought to go. I'll be back with victory to see your baby. Oops, your baby won't be born yet right?"

Yangfeng was very upset nonetheless. The barely controlled tears were flowing fast. She bit her lip. "Joking even when becoming the nation's leading general." She was silent for some time, her tears continued to drip down.

When she looked up, Pingting was no longer before her. Faraway, the garden's gates closed and the figures were gone.

The horses of the carriage galloped, leaving clouds of yellow dust behind, dusty enough to stop people from seeing the road itself.

Sometime later, Pingting opened the curtain and squinted at her surroundings. Her head ached during the time in the carriage. She had been repeatedly studying the maps of Kanbu, memorising the names of every slope, mountain and river. She had even assessed the situation of the Bei Mo army from the news the Bei Mo King told and could easily recite the names of the army generals and their expertise.