12dz Chapter 171 If we fail, we'll pay with our lives.
Chapter 171 If we fail, we'll pay with our lives.
Winter arrived in the blink of an eye, the ground was covered in white, and snowflakes were falling from the sky.
In the hall, Shen Ziche and Wang Jingmo were playing chess.
Su Yanli stood by the window, gazing wistfully at the sky outside, gently stroking her belly, her eyes filled with deep sorrow.
Li Mo'er picked up the silver satin sheath from the clothes rack and draped it over Su Yanli's shoulders.
Su Yanli turned to look at Li Mo'er, her heart filled with worry.
"The snow has been falling on and off for almost a month now, and it won't be long before..."
Li Mo'er understood what Su Yanli hadn't finished saying. He was probably worried that the United Kingdom's food reserves were also running out, and that war might break out in a few days.
Wang Jingmo and Shen Ziche exchanged a glance upon hearing this, both seeing the anxiety in each other's eyes.
Li Mo'er embraced Su Yanli, "Don't worry, trust that the Empress will handle it. Your task now is to take good care of your pregnancy."
The baby is due in a few days, and she didn't want Su Yanli to worry too much about other things.
Su Yanli nodded, but the sorrow between her brows did not dissipate.
Every year it's the same; once Britain loses its source of livelihood, they start a war.
Although they were able to repel them each time, it was only a temporary solution, and they would come back the following year.
Because of the war, their city of Los Angeles is no longer as prosperous as it used to be.
Moreover, it seems that this year's situation is worse than in previous years, as the snow is already half a meter thick.
The room was quiet, and neither of them spoke again.
Su Yanli was worried that this year might be a turbulent one, and if it got serious, she might have to take her children to other places to seek refuge.
Li Mo'er did not truly realize the consequences of the war; she still placed too much faith in the country.
"so cold."
Shen Zicen came in rubbing his hands together, and stomped the snow off his feet at the doorway.
Li Lin and Doctor Wang followed behind, and all three of them were covered in a layer of snow after going outside.
After the group entered, they immediately gathered around the stove, reaching out their hands to warm themselves.
Li Mo'er helped Su Yanli sit down by the stove and then placed Shen Zicen's hand in her own.
"Hehehe," Shen Zicen chuckled foolishly.
Mo'er's hands are so warm.
"How's the situation outside?"
It had been snowing these past few days, and no one had left the manor. Li Mo'er was supposed to go out with the two of them, but Shen Zicen couldn't resist and insisted on going out.
Li Mo'er simply let him go out with her, while she stayed in the mansion.
"Sister Mo'er, the army has arrived in Luocheng and I heard they have already set up camp on the border."
Li Lin immediately told Li Mo'er the information he had gathered.
They had indeed been isolated from the outside world for too long and had no idea when the army had arrived.
Su Yanli and the others sighed inwardly, no wonder there hadn't been any fighting this year, it turned out they had already stationed troops on the border.
However, this probably won't last long. If they really reach a dead end, they will still go to war.
Seeing the others' worried expressions, Li Lin happily told them some good news.
"This year's war won't last long, and it won't come to our Los Angeles."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Li Lin, anticipating her next words.
Li Lin leaned forward mysteriously and whispered, "This year, General Chu will personally lead the team into battle to ensure that everything goes smoothly."
Li Mo'er knew it was Chu Xiaohuan when she heard the name General Chu; she never expected it to actually be him.
Li Lin didn't know much, but Shen Zicen looked worried about the connection between Li Mo'er and Chu Xiaohuan.
He added in a low voice, "I heard that General Chu signed a pledge with the Queen. If the Kingdom of Britain guarantees not to invade again, the Queen will grant General Chu one request."
Shen Zicen carefully observed Li Mo'er's expression and noticed that her pupils contracted slightly, so he knew that she was also worried about Chu Xiaohuan.
"What if we fail to do so?"
Li Mo'er didn't care about winning; what she cared about was what Chu Xiaohuan used as a wager.
"Um……"
Shen Zicen hesitated for a long time without saying anything, so Li Mo'er anxiously turned her gaze to Li Lin.
Li Lin had no idea why Li Mo'er was suddenly so nervous, so he blurted out, "If we fail, I'll pay with my life."
Li Mo'er's mind went completely blank for a moment, and she almost fell off the stool.
Shen Zicen, who was beside her, quickly supported her, saying, "If he wasn't absolutely certain, he certainly wouldn't have signed this pledge so easily."