Despite her worries, when she saw General Wu approaching, Madam Wu forced herself to smile.
General Wu glanced at the thirty carts filled with supplies, then turned to his wife and held her hands.
Seeing the worry in her eyes, he said softly, "Wife, please take care of yourself. I will send you a letter once I have settled there."
Taking a deep breath, he added heavily, "If… if something happens to me, don't be sad. Pack some valuables and leave the Jin Empire at once."
Lowering his voice, General Wu whispered, "I worry that His Majesty won't let the Wu Clan off if I fail in rescuing the Second Imperial Prince and Seventh Imperial Princess."
At those words, Madam Wu's tears finally fell.
She looked at her husband lovingly and said in a hoarse voice, "Husband, no matter what, please return safely. If something happens to you, we will meet at our promised place. No matter how long, I will wait for you there."
