When a "Sea King" is Bound to a System [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 19

Under Jiang Yan’s constant pleading, Yuan Zhao agreed to take her out of the manor, but he had one condition: Jiang Yan had to tell him who her beloved was.

Jiang Yan had gotten to know Yuan Zhao well during these days and knew that he wouldn’t tell her mother. So she agreed.

After getting into the carriage to Jingcheng, Jiang Yan raised the whip, and the horse galloped away. Yuan Zhao’s voice came from behind.

“Cousin, don’t forget what you promised me!”

Jiang Yan curled her lips and got into the carriage.

‘I will definitely tell you, but when I tell you is up to me.’

This time, she hired a carriage driver, so she could sit leisurely in the carriage, read a storybook, eat snacks, and take a nap when she was tired.

Before she knew it, she had arrived in Jingcheng.

Previously, the two kingdoms of Yu and Xia had a small-scale battle. The Yu army had launched a surprise attack on the Xia camp, burning their grain and supplies. The lost Jingcheng was once again reclaimed by the Kingdom of Yu.

To prevent the Xia army from making a comeback, Jiang Chengsha did not return to the capital and continued to hold Jingcheng. Jiang Zhen also stayed with him.

Jiang Zhen was more of a fighter on the battlefield than any man, and she had both courage and strategy. Jiang Chengsha intended to train her, so he made her start as the lowest-ranking soldier. When she wasn’t busy, he would teach her some military strategies and would even ask for her opinion on battle plans.

Although her suggestions were not very mature, they were always unexpected, giving Jiang Chengsha new ideas.

Jiang Chengsha did not avoid promoting those close to him. He promoted her to second-in-command. Although some people were unhappy, they couldn’t stir up much trouble.

Every day, Jiang Zhen read military books and practiced with her sword. She exercised with the soldiers, and her entire being was completely different from before. So, when Jiang Yan entered the military tent, she didn’t recognize her at first.

When Jiang Chengsha saw Jiang Yan, he first scolded her for being willful. Then he settled her down to the side and said, “I’m in the middle of discussing a plan to fight the enemy with a few second-in-commands. You can sit here for a while.”

Jiang Yan nodded, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw Jiang Zhen standing on the side.

Her skin was a little darker, her eyes were sharp, and her aura was completely different from before.

If she was a cold, arrogant flower before, now she was a battle-hardened warrior with a killing aura. Even from so far away, Jiang Yan could feel the “do not approach” vibe coming from her.

It was hard to imagine what she had been through these past few days, but it was certain that this was what she wanted.

Feeling Jiang Yan’s intense gaze, Jiang Zhen turned her head to look at her, and her gaze unconsciously softened by a few degrees.

Jiang Yan, in a very natural manner, revealed her sycophantic side and made a heart gesture. “Elder Sister, just focus on your work. Just pretend I’m not here.”

Jiang Zhen: “…”

‘When you stare at me so blatantly, it’s hard not to notice you.’

She thought they would finish quickly, but they argued over whether to “fight or make peace” from noon until night.

Jiang Zhen and Jiang Chengsha were in favor of fighting, while the other three were in favor of making peace. According to the principle of the minority obeying the majority, they should have made peace, but Jiang Zhen refused. She had to fight this battle.

Only in this way could she avenge her biological father and the soldiers who died tragically in that battle.

Jiang Yan didn’t understand this kind of thing and was on the verge of falling asleep when she was startled awake by the sound of Jiang Chengsha banging on the table.

“It’s decided. In three days, Jiang Zhen will lead the troops to launch a surprise attack on the enemy camp. The success or failure of the mission is your responsibility.”

Jiang Zhen plunged the sword in her hand into the ground, her eyes sharp and firm. “Either I succeed or I die with honor. If I fail, I will kill myself in front of the enemy’s tent and not be a burden to anyone.”

Since she had said that, the other three second-in-commands had nothing more to say and left one after another. Only the father and two daughters were left in the military tent.

Jiang Chengsha glanced at Jiang Yan. Gone was the authority he had a moment ago. He turned into a loving father. “Yan’er, you must be hungry. I’ll have someone prepare some food for you. You two sisters can chat for a while.”

He said that and walked out, leaving the space to his two daughters.

Jiang Zhen walked over and stared at Jiang Yan for a while, then said three words.

“You’ve gotten uglier.”

Jiang Yan: “???”

‘How could you say that? I’ve always thought my face has grown more defined, and I look much better than before. From what perspective is Jiang Zhen judging?’

But she didn’t care about that. As long as her elder sister was happy, anything was fine.

“Elder Sister, come sit down. I have so much to tell you.”

Jiang Zhen didn’t listen to her. Instead, she sat down across from her.

“What do you want to say? Go on.”

Jiang Yan: “…”

‘Why does this feel like I’m talking to a womanizer? We haven’t seen each other for long, and she’s already so distant?’

She got up and walked to Jiang Zhen’s side, forcing herself to sit next to her.

“There’s a lot I want to say. The first thing is ‘I miss you.'”

Jiang Yan’s voice was soft and sweet. She naturally leaned on Jiang Zhen’s shoulder, holding her arm and not letting go.

Jiang Zhen was a little unaccustomed to it. Her whole body stiffened up a lot. But she didn’t push Jiang Yan away or say anything cold. After a while, she sighed.

“Why don’t you ever grow up?”

Jiang Yan was not convinced. She stood up and puffed out her chest. “I’ve grown a lot!”

Jiang Zhen: “…”

Jiang Yan: “You don’t believe me? Feel it.”

Jiang Zhen: “…”

‘This little thing is getting sillier.’

Jiang Chengsha lifted the curtain of the military tent and came in. He looked at Jiang Yan and said, “Yan’er, what are you standing for?”

Jiang Yan sat down and held Jiang Zhen’s arm. “Elder Sister said I seem to have grown, so I stood up to let her see.”

She deliberately emphasized the word “grown.” Jiang Zhen’s eyes indeed deepened by a few degrees.

Jiang Chengsha was oblivious. He laughed and said, “Haha, that’s right. I also think you’ve grown a lot taller.”

The three of them ate together and chatted about other things until late at night. Only then did Jiang Chengsha urge them to go to sleep.

“Yan’er’s arrival was so sudden. I didn’t prepare a military tent for you. You can sleep in Zhen’er’s tent tonight, okay?”

“Yes, Father.”

‘Not only is it okay, it’s more than okay.’

‘Who wouldn’t love a soft and warm embrace?’

Jiang Yan underestimated Jiang Zhen. She was too straightforward.

After she got into bed, Jiang Zhen took a blanket and spread it on the ground. When Jiang Yan asked her what it was for, she actually said she was going to sleep on the floor.

A surge of anger came over Jiang Yan. She didn’t know where she got the strength from, but she pushed Jiang Zhen onto the bed.

Jiang Zhen was pinned down. She looked at Jiang Yan with a confused expression. “What are you doing?”

“What else could I be doing? Of course, I’m sleeping with my elder sister.”

After Jiang Yan said that, she put the blanket over both of them. When she met Jiang Zhen’s gaze, she quietly lay down on the side.

Fortunately, Jiang Zhen didn’t say anything else. She just lay there without moving, like a robot.

Jiang Yan was a little tired from being in the carriage for a few days. Plus, with a human-sized heater next to her, she quickly fell into a dreamland.

Even when she was asleep, her hand was tightly holding on to Jiang Zhen.

Jiang Zhen tried to pull her arm out, but Jiang Yan hugged her even tighter, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she let out a soft sound.

Jiang Zhen had no choice but to stay in that position. She looked down at her, her eyes dark.

‘Is this your true face?’

‘If not, then what is your true face?’

‘How many secrets do you have left?’