Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

At night, when Gu Huanxi saw Xu Huaiyi appear in the RV, he was stunned and asked, "What happened to you?"

Xu Huaiyi pretended to be dumb at first, "It's nothing, I'm just a little tired from traveling, I just arrived and I haven't recovered yet, I just need to rest for a few days..."

While talking nonchalantly, he secretly checked his clothes. Before coming in, he specially boiled water to wash them so that they were not stained with blood. He was afraid that his wife would smell some strange odor.

Little did he know that Gu Huanxi did not judge based on the smell, but they were too familiar with each other. She would be able to sense if there was anything wrong with him. What's more, the look in his eyes today was obviously different from the past. No matter how hard he tried to hide it, he could not escape her sharp eyes.

After a brief thought, she suddenly asked, "Have you been to the battlefield?"

Caught off guard, Xu Huaiyi failed to control his facial expression and was exposed. There was no point in trying to cover it up, so he immediately gave a stiff laugh, "Haha, my wife is really good at predicting things..."

Gu Huanxi jumped off the bed and started taking off his clothes without saying anything.

Xu Huaiyi deliberately said in an ambiguous tone, "Wife, why are you so enthusiastic and impatient? It's not like your husband won't cooperate. I'll take it off myself..."

"Shut up!" Gu Huanxi was in no mood to argue with him. She ripped off her clothes. There were no wounds on her upper body, only a few bruises that were not very obvious, as if she had been hit by something. She pressed her hand and asked, "Does it hurt?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled and said, "It doesn't hurt, it just itches a little..." Seeing that she was about to get angry, he quickly put away his playful smile and said in a flattering way, "Wife, don't be afraid, I'm not injured, really, these are the marks left by weapons hitting me during the battle. I'm wearing protective clothing and armor, and no matter how powerful the sword is, it can't pierce through it, don't worry."

Gu Huanxi still frowned, and asked anxiously, "Did you kill the Japanese pirates?"

Xu Huaiyi's body froze, and he nodded, his tone somewhat difficult and hesitant, "Kill him..."

Gu Huanxi said, "Good kill!"

This voice was slightly high-pitched and powerful, and the look in her eyes as she looked at him was full of approval.

Xu Huaiyi was stunned and looked at her blankly, "Wife?"

Gu Huanxi was amused by his silly look, raised her hand and poked his chest unhappily, "Are you stupid? You are usually as smart as a monkey, but you act stupid at the critical moment. Aren't you a soldier? When the enemy invades, your duty is to defend your homeland. Isn't it natural to go into battle and kill the enemy? What's there to be entangled about? Those Japanese pirates are cruel and merciless. They burned, killed, looted, and killed so many people. Killing them is to enforce justice and eliminate harm for the people. You should be proud and happy. Besides, if you don't kill them, they will kill you. Do you need to be soft-hearted when dealing with enemies?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head subconsciously, "I am merciless. When I killed them, I didn't hesitate at all, but... I'm not used to it."

Hearing this, Gu Huanxi understood. Not to mention that he, the person involved, was not used to it, even she, although she said "good job killing", would still feel conflicted when she really had to do it. She would also have to isolate herself for a while afterwards. After all, she grew up in a peaceful era and was taught since childhood that killing was against the law. She had never thought of killing anyone, so how could she be calm and composed after hacking someone to death?

Even though Xu Huaiyi had been a soldier in his previous life and had participated in drills, he had never actually been on the battlefield. Arresting a few criminals is not the same thing as going into battle and killing the enemy.

Especially since this was an era of cold weapons, people were hacking and killing with knives, blood and flesh were flying everywhere, limbs were broken, and there were wails. In that kind of scene, it was too easy for those who were not mentally strong enough to collapse.

Otherwise, why is there post-war stress disorder? I heard that the incidence rate is very high.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but ask, "Huaiyi, you won't get that post-war..."

Xu Huaiyi was stunned for a moment, then he reacted and couldn't help laughing, "You mean PTSD?"

Gu Huanxi looked at him nervously and nodded hesitantly.

Xu Huaiyi sighed and hugged her tightly. "You still say I'm stupid. You are also stupid. How can I get that disease if I'm so heartless? I am indeed a little uncomfortable and depressed now, but it's not because I can't get over it, but because I'm not used to it. After all, this is the first time I'm fighting a real battle. After a few more battles, I'll be fine once I get used to it. Don't worry, I can't embarrass myself."

"Is everything really okay?"

"It's really okay. When I was killing people, I actually felt quite refreshed. Especially when I thought about them being the ancestors who murdered our compatriots, I hated them even more. I didn't regard them as human beings at all. What psychological burden could I have after killing a few beasts?"

After hearing this, Gu Huanxi's heart finally relaxed, and he asked curiously, "How many did you kill?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "There are twelve of them. Among them there is a leader. I don't know what position he holds in the pirate group, but he seems to have some status."

Gu Huanxi became interested and continued to ask, "So, you won the battle?"

Xu Huaiyi said "hmm" and added, "All the Japanese pirates will be wiped out."

Gu Huanxi stepped out of his arms and looked at his face, "Why aren't you happy about winning?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly and said, "Because this battle was hard to win and the price paid was huge, I can't be happy when I think of those who died on the battlefield."

"Are there many deaths?"

"More than 30%, and a small number of them are injured. Meng Ping was stabbed several times and is still unconscious. I secretly fed him an anti-inflammatory drug because I was afraid he wouldn't make it. There are many people like this in the treatment center. They lack medical care and medicine, and they have to rely on hard work and luck..."

Gu Huanxi felt heavy-hearted upon hearing this. "Wars in ancient times were so cruel. People had limited food and drink, and the risks of fighting were high. They did not receive careful care afterwards, and those who survived might have their credit taken away. In short, it was too difficult for the people at the bottom to stand out and make a name for themselves..."

Xu Huaiyi nodded. "I am relatively lucky. I have enough food and drink, and I also have protective clothing. I reported the number of Japanese pirates I killed. With my master and uncle watching over me, no one dared to take credit for it. As for the others..."

He paused and said in a negotiating tone, "Wife, if I stand up for others, you won't think I'm a saint, right?"

"What are you doing?"

"I'm just keeping an eye on the ordinary soldiers. If anyone takes credit for their achievements, I'll help them seek justice."

Gu Huanxi didn't answer for a while.

Seeing this, Xu Huaiyi immediately pleaded, "Wife, it's not that I'm kindhearted, nor am I helping others when I see injustice, but it's just that those people have worked so hard. They risked their lives to earn their achievements, but now they're being taken away by others. I really can't accept it. I can tolerate it at other times, but no one can take away something that I earned with my blood."

Gu Huanxi snorted and laughed, "I didn't say I disagree. Are you the only one who has a sense of justice?"

Xu Huaiyi got support and laughed immediately, "How could that be possible? How dare I show off my sense of justice in front of my wife? My wife is a living Bodhisattva, a little angel, the embodiment of the messenger of justice. My sense of justice is completely influenced and inspired by you..."

"Shut up!"

"hey-hey……"

The couple stayed together for a while before Gu Huanxi asked, "What if the people who took the credit were those princes' men? Would you dare to interfere?"

Xu Huaiyi knew what she was worried about and comforted her, "Don't worry, I will find a way to go around it and try not to get myself involved. The army actually hates this kind of thing the most, but they are powerless and have little influence. As long as we give them a chance, they will fight for themselves and seek justice. Most of the generals are good and simple-minded. There are only a few scums messing around."

When he said this, a cold look flashed across his brows.

Gu Huanxi caught it and suddenly asked, "Is someone targeting you?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head. He no longer concealed the truth and told the story of how he was sent to fight the Japanese pirates right after arriving at the place and before he had time to catch his breath. He said at the end, "Fortunately, we won the battle without any danger. Otherwise... if we were defeated right after arriving, our support would become a joke. If the news reached the capital, the court would punish us."

Gu Huanxi frowned, "Why are they doing this? It's not like we are without men. You guys are exhausted and you just rush into the battle. What chances do you have of winning?"

After a pause, she asked coldly, "A show of force?"

Xu Huaiyi said "hmm".

Gu Huanxi laughed angrily, "What's this? How dare they show off their dignity? They have already lost several battles, and they still dare to destroy your prestige? If you are so capable, why don't you kill all the pirates? You are there to support them, not to die for them. Your leader, don't you have any reaction?"

Xu Huaiyi explained, "When General Chen arrives at the garrison, he has to obey General Liu. Military orders are as heavy as a mountain, so he has to keep his dissatisfaction to himself."

"What about the Prince of Chu and Li Yunzhao? Are they both silent?"

Xu Huaiyi said with disdain, "They are not going to the battlefield to kill the enemy. The knife is not hanging over their heads, so why would they come forward to speak for us?"

"This is a great opportunity for them to win over people, but they don't seize it?"

"Humph, these noble sons of noble families, how can they look down upon ordinary soldiers? If they want to win over others, they will only win over those generals who can lead troops. They are all very arrogant."

"What about Master Sun?"

"Alas, Master, there is no way to stop them, because they have a legitimate reason. They said they want to test our abilities and see if the soldiers trained by Jingwu Academy are just for show. It is also a chance for us to hone ourselves and make achievements. With that being said, how can Master refuse?"

Gu Huanxi sneered, "This reason is really high-sounding."

Xu Huaiyi said, "For those in power, this is a necessary skill. However, they dare not go too far. The number of Japanese pirates coming this time is not large, so they let us practice. Otherwise, if the whole army is wiped out, they will also be held responsible."

Gu Huanxi still had a gloomy face and said, "At this time, instead of thinking about how to work together to fight against the Japanese pirates, they are playing tricks on their own people. This is really hateful. Emperor Jianxing is really confused. What kind of generals did he choose? None of them are worry-free..."

Seeing her so angry, Xu Huaiyi quickly coaxed her, "I've already complained to Master, and I've also put a dent in the Jinyiwei. Things should be better in the future. All parties will check and balance each other, so no one will dare to do anything weird. Otherwise, they will just hand the evidence to the opponent."

Gu Huanxi snorted angrily, "I hope so."

Xu Huaiyi said meaningfully, "Of course they will. After all, no one wants to win the battle. Those who are still hindering us must have ulterior motives. The traitors in the army have not been found yet."

Gu Huanxi suddenly realized, "Are you going to make a fuss about this?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled and said, "I guess so. If anyone dares to cause trouble and doesn't fight well, I will arrange a package for him to collude with the Japanese pirates and exterminate his entire clan."

Gu Huanxi, "..."

Suddenly I’m no longer worried that he might develop PTSD.

A few days later, news of the war in the south was rushed to the capital. After several consecutive defeats and low morale, the sudden victory made it hard not to be excited and surprised.

This victory greatly soothed the hearts of the people, and even the sharply dropping temperature seemed to warm up.

In the court, all the civil and military officials finally had a smile on their faces, especially Minister Sun. In the battle report sent, Xu Huaiyi's name was ranked at the front. He killed more than a dozen people, including a Japanese pirate leader. In the battle, he showed invincibility and fearlessness, which greatly boosted the morale. This outstanding achievement was truly amazing. At the morning court today, everyone who saw him would congratulate him.

It is indeed worth congratulating. The first battle was a great victory and they returned safely. A bright future is just around the corner.

Perhaps it was because this victory came too timely, and the emperor also wanted to use it to encourage other soldiers, so he rewarded them according to their merits very happily and generously, far exceeding the usual practice.

Especially Xu Huaiyi, perhaps in order to establish him as a typical figure, he was appreciated more. Not only was he given an official position, but he was also given silver and land, and he was paraded through the streets with rewards in a high-profile manner, beating gongs and drums, until he entered the gate of the Gu family.

The Gu family, after the last time Gu Huanxi was rumored to have an affair and reported it to Jingzhao Prefecture, was once again at the center of public opinion and became the focus of the entire city.

However, last time it was all pointing fingers, malicious speculation and slander, but this time it was just real envy, jealousy and hatred.

This is what it means to become famous overnight and known all over the world. In the past, Xu Huaiyi had some fame in the capital, but that fame was earned through business. In ancient times when everything was inferior except for reading, no matter how much money merchants made, they would not be truly recognized by the mainstream upper class. The common people would envy them, but there were limits. There were even those who were self-righteous and would despise the smell of money. But it was different if you made achievements. With an official position, your status would change from an ordinary citizen to an official family. That was the real glory for your family!