NFBE Chapter 172 What secret?
Chapter 172 What secret?
The young lady patted her shoulder gently to comfort her.
Her eyes were bright and gentle, yet firm, as if giving the woman endless strength.
Mrs. Ye said: "The Ye family will never forget the loyalty of these people."
"The Ye Family Army will eventually clear their name and will never betray."
"There will always be people who will remember their achievements and pass them on."
There were sparkling tears in the corners of the woman's eyes, which showed her deep emotion.
She seemed to have gained great encouragement from the young lady's words, and a warm feeling flowed in her heart.
After a while, all the necessary greetings were exchanged.
"Can I go see him?"
The young lady spoke, her voice not loud but loud enough for the people in the room to hear.
Her eyes revealed concern and she hoped to visit the injured young general in person.
"This……"
The woman hesitated, as if she didn't know how to respond to this request and was speechless.
However, at this moment, a gloomy male voice came from inside the house, breaking the silence.
"Mother, let Madam Ye come in."
There was a hint of fatigue in the man's voice.
The woman was stunned for a moment, and tears welled up in her eyes again.
Then she turned around and led the way, taking Dai Yan into the inner room.
"Young lady, please come this way."
The woman spoke softly, leading Dai Yan into the room.
They walked through a door and came into a quiet room.
After the woman brought Dai Yan into the room, she quietly left.
Cui Ning was left to accompany Dai Yan, which would not appear disrespectful and also avoided the so-called situation of a single man and a single woman.
After all, they all come from military families and don't care about these red tape.
"Young Madam, why are you here this time?"
The man sat beside the bed and asked after seeing Dai Yan sit down.
There was confusion in his eyes, and he didn't know what Dai Yan's purpose was in coming this time.
Dai Yan raised her head slightly and looked towards the sickbed.
The young general who went on the expedition with Ye Qin was as pale as paper and his body was so thin that it was heartbreaking.
Where the right arm should have been was empty, leaving only nothingness.
Dai Yan looked at the young general's empty right arm, lost in thought for a moment, and then her eyes flickered.
He paused, his voice firm and calm.
"General Chen, I won't be polite with you. I'll just speak frankly."
The name of this young general was from the roster. His name was Chen Dong.
In the past few days, Mrs. Ye had already secretly investigated the relationship and origins of Chen Dong and Ye Qin.
It turned out that Chen Dong's father was once a well-known general, but he violated military regulations in a war a few years ago.
He took the excuse that "a general is away from the army and is not bound by military orders" and acted on his own, ultimately destroying his family's wealth and glory.
Although the war was won, Chen Dong's father was still punished.
It happened that a new emperor ascended the throne, and the punishment was neither light nor severe. Chen Dong's father was demoted to an ordinary soldier. He never recovered from the blow and eventually died of depression.
Ye Qin's father and Chen Dong's father were close friends, and they had always helped the orphans and widows of the Chen family.
Later, Ye Qin and Chen Dong entered the military camp together. They went through life and death together and became friends for life and death.
It can be said that the relationship between Chen Dong and Ye Qin is as deep as that between brothers.
"You say." Chen Dong continued Dai Yan's words and used honorifics.
"I want to know what evidence you and Ye Qin brought back from the enemy camp? Or what secrets did you bring back?"
Madam Ye went straight to the point without hesitation.
Chen Dong was silent. He looked at Dai Yan quietly, his eyes deep and complex.
Time seemed to stand still, with only the sound of breathing echoing in the air.
Finally, Chen Dong slowly spoke: "The emperor has ordered that this matter must not be spread outside."
His voice was low and unfathomable, and the tone in it was unintelligible.
Dai Yan frowned slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.
"If I don't know, I can't avenge the Ye family." Her tone was firm and she didn't back down.
Chen Dong sighed helplessly. He knew Dai Yan would not give up easily, but he also had his own difficulties.
"This is the will of His Majesty. I dare not disobey."
There was a hint of imperceptible resentment in his voice, not towards Dai Yan, but towards the person who issued the order.
Dai Yan remained silent, as calm as a still pond, as if she was thinking about something. Then she raised her eyes and spoke.
"I won't publicize this matter and implicate General Chen."
Chen Dong looked at her silently, with a bitter smile on his face.
"Young Madam, I understand your feelings, but there are some things that are beyond our control."
His tone revealed deep helplessness and even some pain.
As time passed, the atmosphere became more and more solemn.
Chen Dong and Dai Yan looked at each other, and no one spoke.
The stalemate between them was suffocating, like a silent psychological game.
The woman walked in and asked Daiyan softly if she wanted to have dinner at the Chen family.
Dai Yan smiled lightly and shook her head.
Cui Ning was also good at reading people's expressions. She whispered a few words to the woman and she left.
Dai Yan's gaze stayed on Chen Dong, as if trying to find the answer from his expression.
Chen Dong was silent for a long time, and finally decided to stick to his position.
He knew Dai Yan's persistence, but he was more aware of the responsibility he shouldered.
The Chen family can no longer withstand the setbacks.
Perhaps this conversation is destined to be fruitless.
As the sun gradually sets, the moon rises and night falls.
Seeing that Chen Dong still didn't say anything, Madam Ye spoke slowly and calmly, "If General Chen doesn't want to talk, I won't bother you today."
After saying that, Dai Yan stood up, turned around with Cui Ning, and prepared to leave.
Just as Dai Yan was about to leave, Chen Dong looked at her with complicated eyes, and finally couldn't help but said: "Mrs. Ye..."
Chen Dong called her, his voice a little hoarse, as if it contained thousands of words.
His gaze fell on Dai Yan, feeling a little lonely and without the determination he had just had.
Dai Yan slowly turned her head with a calm look.
She didn't say anything, but the slight nod of her head showed that she was willing to listen.
Chen Dong took a deep breath and continued, "I have something I want to ask you."
Dai Yan smiled faintly and looked at Chen Dong.
However, she did not show impatience or indifference, but waited quietly for Chen Dong's question.
Chen Dong hesitated for a moment, then asked, "You did all this just for this?"
His tone was full of uncertainty, as if he didn't understand Dai Yan.
Chen Dong's choice of words is very subtle.
But Dai Yan must have understood, she certainly knew what Chen Dong was referring to.
She shook her head slightly, a flicker in her eyes.
Then he spoke softly, "General Chen is not a fool. I am trying to appease the soldiers in order to move General Chen. This way, I might be able to find out what I want to know more easily."
Chen Dong was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "It's just because of this."
There was a hint of disappointment in his voice, as if he was not satisfied with Dai Yan's answer.
Dai Yan still had a faint smile on her face, her voice was very soft, as if she was explaining to Chen Dong.
"But it's also for the Ye family, the Ye family army, and the millions of soldiers. They shouldn't be humiliated, and they should be respected."
After saying that, Dai Yan leaned forward slightly and saluted.
Her movements were graceful, displaying a demeanor befitting her status.
After standing up, Dai Yan looked at Chen Dong silently, then turned and left.
Her back looked a little lonely, as if she was carrying something heavy.
Chen Dong looked at the direction where Dai Yan left, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.
He didn't know how to face this woman. He admired her wisdom and determination.
He knew he could never understand the innermost thoughts of others, but he hoped that it would be as he thought.
Chen Dong recalled Dai Yan's firm and persistent gaze, and his heart couldn't help but waver.
Just walked out of the Chen family’s gate.
A carriage was already waiting here.
Dai Yan was about to get into the car when a voice of "Mrs. Ye..." made her stop.
Dai Yan turned around and saw the woman from before, Chen Dong's mother.
"Madam, Dong'er asked me to give this to you." She handed Dai Yan a package.
Dai Yan took the package, her eyes sparkled, her smile widened, she thanked the woman, and prepared to go back.
After Dai Yan got in the car, she gently closed her eyes, a tired expression on her face.
After leaving the Chen family, the young lady was filled with emotion.
The package in my hand seemed to become heavier.
Although the visit is over, she knows that this responsibility has just begun.