The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

Cai Zhen has now truly witnessed what the difference in talent really means.

They were all several years younger than him, and their martial arts skills were far inferior to his.

But ironically, he was powerless to resist them.

This is really a blow.

Yang Yuyan watched from afar, but showed no intention of going forward to comfort her. Instead, a smile appeared on her lips: "It's good for her to suffer a little, so she won't become arrogant and think she's so great."

Yang Yuyan never considered stopping Cai Zhen from practicing martial arts.

Firstly, she wasn't the kind of person who was old-fashioned and believed that a woman's virtue lay in her lack of talent. Since her daughter liked it, she would let her have her way.

Secondly, Cai Zhen is indeed talented in this area.

Qin An, however, felt a pang of sympathy for Cai Zhen, who looked somewhat devastated, and offered a word of defense for her.

"Zhen'er's talent is actually quite good, but she chose the wrong opponent. Xuanfu and Yong'er's talents are one in a million, they can be called freaks."

Hearing Qin An's words, Yang Yuyan was somewhat surprised, not expecting him to think so highly of these two children.

But he quickly added casually, "Even with more talent, I can't compare to you!"

Although she didn't practice martial arts, her vision was far from limited.

Others may not understand, but she knows perfectly well just how extraordinary Qin An's talent is.

Not only is its growth rate astonishing, but it is also becoming stronger in every aspect.

She is the most qualified to speak on this point.

When he first followed Qin An, he was a boy with some extraordinary talent.

However, in a short period of time, it has grown to a terrifying level.

Putting aside other aspects, in matters between men and women, I was initially able to handle them with my mature body.

But now, Yang Yuyan seriously suspects that He could beat several of himself.

Such terrifying talent is simply unheard of.

Qin An did not feign modesty in response to Yang Yuyan's praise, but simply explained, "They are different from me. In terms of innate talent alone, Xuanfu can be considered the best in the world, and Yong'er also has the potential to become a top expert."

He did not lie about this matter.

I know my own situation.

My body is indeed exceptionally gifted, but the fact that I have been able to grow so rapidly in all aspects is largely thanks to the system.

Otherwise, he might not even be as good as Qin Yong, let alone Li Xuanfu.

As he said this, Qin An's gaze fell on Cai Zhen, who was filled with dejection.

"In the future, Zhen'er can train with Shan Bing. Although Shan Bing's martial arts skills are not top-notch, her foundation is solid. As a female martial artist, she is the perfect teacher for her."

Yang Yuyan glanced at him sideways and nodded: "Alright."

She didn't say much, but she understood Qin An's intention.

Letting Cai Zhen learn martial arts from Shan Bing is not only to give Shan Bing an opportunity to integrate into the family, but also to give Cai Zhen another reason to get closer to her aunt.

The two looked at each other for a while, then Yang Yuyan suddenly spoke up: "That boy Qin Yong..."

She finally couldn't hold back and voiced her doubts.

I'm really curious, why did Qin An suddenly take in a godson?

If it were only because Qin Yong was talented, he could have been taken as a disciple, not an adopted son.

Qin An never intended to hide it from Yang Yuyan; even if she didn't ask, he would bring it up himself.

He immediately recounted the entire story of his trip to Xingshan Temple.

He revealed that the Empress had taken pity on him but could not bring him back to the palace, and that he eventually had to acknowledge his adoptive father.

"A name bestowed by the Empress?" Yang Yuyan raised her eyebrows slightly upon hearing this, her tone carrying a hint of surprise.

Qin An nodded, then suddenly smiled and turned to look at her: "Speaking of which, you really are a master of disguise. You've been the Empress's close friend for so many years, how come you've never mentioned it to me?"

This was something Qin An had always wanted to say, and he took this opportunity to ask it.

Yang Yuyan's expression became somewhat complicated at that moment.

She paused for a moment, her gaze falling on the hazy horizon beyond the courtyard wall, her voice softening slightly: "It wasn't intentional. It's just..."

She paused, as if considering her words, "Back then, it was because of my husband's family that I took the initiative to distance myself from her. She is now the Empress, and I am the wife of a disgraced official. What separates us is more than just a palace wall, so there is no need to bring it up again."

Qin An put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him.

Yang Yuyan leaned on his shoulder, remained silent for a moment, and then asked, "Does she know?"

"I understand," Qin An said. "She also said that when you arrive in the capital, you must tell her that she absolutely must see you."

Yang Yuyan lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

Qin An didn't say anything more, but tightened his arm around her shoulder.

……

Because of Yang Yuyan and her group's arrival, the Qin family held a grand family banquet that noon.

Li Qingwan personally cooked, and together with the kitchen maids, prepared more than a dozen dishes.

Shan Bing brought out two jars of fine wine, which she had collected specifically after arriving in the capital, and had been somewhat reluctant to drink before.

Jin Ping carried trays in and out, a rare smile on her face.

For reasons unknown, Li Zhaoning stayed behind even though she knew it was a time for Qin An's family to reunite.

She sat at the guest table, with several exquisite vegetarian dishes laid out in front of her, a glass of wine in her hand, sipping slowly, her gaze occasionally drifting towards the main table.

Qin An sat in the main seat, with Yang Yuyan on his left and Li Qingwan and Shan Bing on his right.

Cai Yan and Cai Zhen sat next to Yang Yuyan, both looking on with longing.

Although they had never gone hungry since Qin An rose to prominence, they had never imagined such a lavish banquet.

The scene before them stirred up some hazy memories and filled them with anticipation.

Qin Yong and Li Xuanfu sat next to each other. Qin Yong put a piece of braised pork on Li Xuanfu's plate. Li Xuanfu mumbled a thank you and then awkwardly put a piece back on Qin Yong's plate.

During the meal, Qin An unusually drank quite a lot of wine.

Li Qingwan and Shan Bing stood up and toasted Yang Yuyan as concubines. Yang Yuyan returned the toasts one by one, and the three of them exchanged drinks with smiles on their faces.

Li Zhaoning watched this scene from afar, but she lacked her usual liveliness, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

After the banquet, Li Zhaoning habitually went to a guest room in the Qin residence for a midday rest.

Qin An, however, couldn't wait any longer and pulled Yang Yuyan into his bedroom.

Upon entering the bedroom, the two of them didn't waste any words and immediately embraced.

After a passionate kiss, Yang Yuyan was completely clinging to Qin An.

The two were already an old married couple, so naturally they weren't so reserved. She took the initiative and urged, "Aren't you going to carry me over here?"

Upon receiving the order, Qin An quickly carried Yang Yuyan to the bed.

This was truly a case of heaven striking earth.

The two were like dry tinder, ready to ignite at the slightest spark.

Soon, the couple were finally able to be completely honest with each other again.

Looking at the familiar, voluptuous body before him, Qin An's breathing instantly became heavy; he was absolutely captivated by her.

I desperately want to familiarize myself with everything again.

Although I'm in the capital, I'm surrounded by beautiful women every day.

Li Qingwan, Shan Bing, and Jin Ping—they were all stunning beauties.

But he also had to admit that what he loved most was Yang Yuyan's mature body.

From Qin An's actions, Yang Yuyan could clearly sense the man's affection for her.

This moved her deeply, and her breathing gradually became rapid.

When she saw Qin An facing her as if he were a priceless treasure, eager to savor it slowly, she jokingly urged him on.

"How can you be so patient? Did your two younger sisters drain you dry?"

Hearing her words, how could Qin An possibly tolerate it?

But when Yang Yuyan mentioned Li Qingwan and the others, he still earnestly explained, "You're different!"

Yang Yuyan was stunned for a moment.

Although Qin An didn't say much, Yang Yuyan could fully understand the love in his words.

Her gaze fell on Qin An's eyes, and reflected there was her own face.

Her hand slid down his shoulder and landed on his cheek, her fingertips stroking the light stubble on his chin. She suddenly smiled and said, "Then you'd better prove it to me."

Qin An's eyes darkened for a moment, then he bent down.

The gauze curtains were torn down, obscuring the spring scenery that filled the room, leaving only intermittent panting and whispers.

Yang Yuyan's fingers ran through his hair, pressing his head against her chest. Qin An's voice came out muffled: "Do you miss me?"

She bit her lower lip, not answering, but instead gripping his hair even tighter.

He then used even more force, as if he was forcing her to answer through his actions.

Yang Yuyan tilted her head back, a soft sob escaping her throat, and finally conceded defeat: "I want to."

……

Meanwhile, in the backyard corridor, Li Zhaoning reappeared, quietly walking towards Qin An's bedroom along the path she knew by heart.

She had walked this road countless times; she knew every loose stone slab and every piece of broken tile that made a sound like the back of her hand.

She even planned out the timing in her mind.

Clearly, just as Qin An had suspected, this young lady from the Li family had indeed awakened some peculiar hobbies.

She was very curious about this older man and younger woman.

I'm curious to know if Qin An was any different when he was with Yang Yuyan?

"Given Yang Yuyan's power as the matriarch, no one else should dare to disturb us. We shouldn't be discovered this time."

Li Zhaoning's plan was quite good, but she overlooked two people.

At the corner of the corridor, Cai Yan and Cai Zhen were sitting side by side on the stone steps.

The sunlight shone on them, making their two little faces glow.

Neither of the sisters felt sleepy.

They had planned to wait until Qin An finished spending time with his mother before going to find his father to catch up, as they had so much to say to him.

As a result, they spotted Li Zhaoning coming over at a glance.

Li Zhaoning also saw them.

The three of them stared at each other in the sunlight, remaining silent for several breaths!