Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Dream

Ye Chutang noticed that Ye Yunfeng had indeed improved immensely.

No matter how extensive one’s theoretical knowledge, it must be put into practice. Otherwise, it was all just talk.

"It seems you’ve learned a lot on the battlefield these past few months in the army," Ye Chutang praised softly. "Your performance in the battle for Long City was truly impeccable."

No wonder King Yan Nan held him in such high regard and praised him endlessly in the battle reports.

Ye Yunfeng’s top credit was indeed indisputable!

For once, Ye Yunfeng felt a little embarrassed by the praise. "Really? You really think so, Sis?"

Ye Chutang smiled. "I’m sure I’m not the only one praising you. This was your first real battle, and your performance was commendable. You must know that yourself."

The previous guerrilla fights were just minor skirmishes. This time, Ye Yunfeng took part in the command, which made it completely different.

Ye Yunfeng said, "The first lesson you taught me, Sis, was that an arrogant army is bound to lose. I’ve taken it to heart. Besides, our success this time wasn’t my achievement alone."

Ye Chutang patted his shoulder, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

"A Feng, I’m very happy to hear you say that."

"You have to walk your own path. Ultimately, others can’t help you too much, not even me. But—"

Ye Chutang looked at him intently. Her voice was gentle and elegant, but her gaze was resolute and firm as she spoke, word by word.

"But remember, your sister will always have your back."

...

After reviewing the Battle of Long City, Ye Chutang returned to her room.

That night, she had that dream again.

Yellow sand filled the sky, and countless figures moved through the haze.

Warhorses neighed, and the heavens shook with the cries of battle.

And the figure that had always been blurry finally began to come into focus.

When he turned to look back, Ye Chutang’s heart felt as if it had been seized by an iron grip!

It was...

A Feng’s face!

Blood spattered his face, and his clothes and armor were stained with crimson.

Ye Chutang tried to cry out but found she couldn’t make a sound.

A Feng didn’t seem to see her either, his eyes burning with a fierce will to fight!

Just then!

A long spear suddenly thrust out from behind him, aimed straight for his heart!

"A Feng!"

Ye Chutang jolted awake, sitting bolt upright in bed, her breathing ragged.

A small, warm hand suddenly reached out and touched her forehead.

Ye Chutang’s vision cleared, and she realized Xiao Wu had also woken up and was looking at her with a worried expression.

*What’s wrong, Sis? Did you have a nightmare? Or are you not feeling well?*

A chill ran through her, and Ye Chutang realized she was drenched in a cold sweat.

She shook her head and pulled Xiao Wu into her arms, gently patting her back. "Don’t worry, Xiao Wu. I’m fine."

Hearing her calm voice, Xiao Wu finally relaxed and hugged Ye Chutang tightly.

*As long as you’re okay, Sis! No matter what, I’m here!*

Ye Chutang kissed her forehead. The warm bundle in her arms made her feel much more grounded.

’It was just a dream. Only a dream.’

Xiao Wu peeked out from her embrace, made a few gestures, and then pointed toward the door.

*Are you looking for Fourth Brother, Sis? He hasn’t left yet!*

Ye Chutang glanced outside and could faintly hear noises coming from the rear kitchen.

"Is your fourth brother cooking again?"

Xiao Wu tilted her head.

*Probably!*

*After all, Fourth Brother’s leave is only for one day. He has to go back after breakfast!*

Ye Chutang thought for a moment. "Xiao Wu, go wash up first. I just remembered I forgot to give your fourth brother something. I’ll go get it from the study for him."

Xiao Wu, suspecting nothing, scrambled off the bed and obediently ran off to wash her face.

Ye Chutang threw on a robe and went to the study.

It was still early, just as dawn was breaking. The courtyard was quiet, and the air carried the sharp chill of early spring.

Ye Chutang took a deep breath, and the coolness flooded her lungs, making her shiver slightly. She felt completely awake.

Her eyes were dark and heavy.

In her previous dreams, she had only seen a vague scene. But this time, she had finally seen him—the person was A Feng!

Unfortunately, no matter how hard she tried to recall the scene from her dream in greater detail, all she could conjure was a chaotic fog.

Other than A Feng and the spear that suddenly lunged at him, Ye Chutang could "see" nothing else.

Ordinarily, Ye Chutang wouldn’t have paid it much mind. Based on past experience, her dreams would become more frequent and clearer the closer she got to the actual event.

But this time was different.

A Feng was returning to the barracks today, and it wouldn’t be easy for them to meet again. Moreover, although Ye Chutang couldn’t be sure where the dream took place, the vast expanse of yellow sand meant it certainly wasn’t the Capital City.

This dream of hers would most likely come to pass when A Feng returned to guard the frontier!

By then, they would be thousands of miles apart. Even if she finally understood the full dream, it would likely be too late to warn him.

Therefore... she had to take precautions!

Ye Chutang pushed open the study door and walked to the desk.

She closed her eyes gently, replaying the dream in her mind one more time.

A moment later, she opened her eyes, no longer hesitating. She picked up her brush and began to write.

*A Feng.*

...

"Xiao Wu? What are you doing here?"

Busy in the rear kitchen, Ye Yunfeng caught sight of a small figure running in. He was surprised at first, but then called out with a teasing smile,

"It’s rare to see you up so early. What, you can’t bear to part with your fourth brother? You have to stick to me even while I’m making breakfast?"

Xiao Wu blinked.

She didn’t know how to explain it. It seemed her sister had a nightmare, and it was about her fourth brother.

She felt something was off about her sister’s reaction, but she couldn’t put her finger on it.

After a moment, she skipped over to Ye Yunfeng and began gesturing animatedly.

*Sis woke up super early today too! It’s not just me; Sis and Third Brother don’t want you to go either!*

Ye Yunfeng was a little surprised. "Really? Ah, if I’d known, I would have requested another day of leave."

But it was too late to say that now. Tuoba Yu was imprisoned, and people from Nanhu could arrive at any moment. They had to remain vigilant.

Ye Yunfeng thought for a moment, then grinned and patted Xiao Wu’s cheek, making a grand promise. "Don’t worry! Next time your fourth brother wins a battle and earns a merit, I’ll definitely spend a lot of time with you all!"

Xiao Wu felt something odd on her face. She reached up and wiped it, her hand coming away covered in flour.

Her eyes went wide. *AAAAAH, I just washed my face!*

Ye Jingyan, who was in charge of serving the food, walked in just in time to see this scene: Xiao Wu, her face a mess, was "chasing" Ye Yunfeng around the stove.

Ye Yunfeng dodged, trying to hold back his laughter. "Hey, I just got your face a little dirty! You can just wash it again, can’t you? Besides, your fourth brother didn’t do it on purpose—"

Hearing that, Xiao Wu sped up.

*What do you mean, ’not on purpose’?! Fourth Brother is treating me like an idiot!*

Ye Yunfeng was nimble and agile, nearly getting caught several times only to dart away again.

After chasing him back and forth for a long time, Xiao Wu finally stopped, panting, her little face flushed red.

Ye Yunfeng grinned mischievously and applauded, his tone laced with praise.

"Well, well, our little Xiao Wu’s constitution has certainly improved quite a bit!"

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