Being General's Wife
Chapter 8. Ambushes

Han Cya Lin was still dumbstruck with his stupidity. Until aunt Xun the grandmother's confidant came to see her standing up and whispered a suggestion to say thank you. Celine blinked her eyes many times.

"Thank you for the Emperor's blessing" Celine replied softly. His hand was raised to accept the imperial edict from Eunuch Li.

"Congratulations Miss Han Cya Lin" a shady smile emerged from Eunuch Li's wrinkled face as he handed over the imperial marriage edict as proof of General Zhou and Han Cya Lin's engagement.

"Thank you Eunuch Li" Celine nodded respectfully.

Zhou Ming glanced at Celine at a glance. In the past Celine would not agree so easily. He would utter words of rejection even wanting to destroy the marriage agreement. Celine in the past was more interested in her sister.

'Why didn't he act? How surprising. But as long as he doesn't bother me and is well settled in my residence, then his life will be assured.' Zhou Ming broke up.

"Alright, let's start the party. Have a good time everyone" the emperor announced happily.

Zhou Ming and Celine returned to their respective seats. Zhou Ming's eyes watched Celine's movements.

'His body remained the same, only his temperament changed. Before I go to war, he's going to fight over everything. Why did the temerament change so quickly? Is something going on?' General Zhou thought as he continued to stare at Celine.

Feeling watched by someone Celine raised her head. Circulating the eyes around.

'Deg. Why does he keep looking at me. So he was watching me?' Celine thought hard.

The novel is not explained in detail. It's just that before getting married the original owner does body care until she becomes slim and beautiful.

An accidental meeting between Han Cya Lin and prince Zhang resulted in the jealousy and possessiveness of the Zhou general appearing. Encouraged by jealousy General Zhou remarried to a concubine from his victorious region.

Who would have thought that the concubine was so evil and wanted to monopolize the General. Even planning to commit treason. Finally he managed to conquer this country after finding the general's weak point, Han Cya Lin. The one incited an affair with prince Zhang.

Out of jealousy, the General ignored his legitimate wife. More trusting of his concubine. Finally the concubine who bore the child the result of her dark relationship with her plot won and the destruction of this country occurred.

That's the end of the sad novel. How could the female lead character end up tragically in the hands of her own husband.

The General's forehead frowned looking at Celine contemplating. In General Zhou's mind came all sorts of speculations.

'Is Lin'er not willing to marry me? So change the strategy?' green tea in the cup in front of him.

'Since sitting on his stool, Lin'er has been quiet. Indeed his body is fat and his face is full of acne. But my mother wouldn't mistake a bride for me. Despite not loving her I will respect her.' while closing my eyes as if sleeping prince Zhou remembered the past.

Memory of General Zhou~

At the time, he was 9 years old. He saw his mother playing a very beautiful green stone jade.

"Is that mom?" The voice of the boy is heard.

"It's so pretty and beautiful right Zhou'er?" The soft voice of the woman sounded.

"Yes very pretty. Can ananda hold it?" Little Pinta Zhou.

The woman handed the green jade into little hands of Zhou Ming.

"It's so cold mom. And also very delicate" Zhou Ming fondled her fondly.

"That will be yours someday. When you get married give that to your wife. It's up to you to want to mold it into a pendant, a hairpiece, or whatever. Consider it a mother's relic for you" with the shady face of Empress Ruan, Zhou Ming's mother looked at her only child.

Zhou Ming was silent. Seemed thinking. He did not understand his mother's words.

"Zhou'er when the time comes, I have to leave you, baby. I have to go back because my job in this world is done. At first I wanted to watch you marry the woman of your choice. Even playing with your granddaughter. But it doesn't seem like it's going to be possible". His mother looked down and breathed. It looks very sad and desperate.

"4 years ago, the girl your mother chose for you was born. She's perfect for you, take care of her and love her. In the future you will realize that the mother's chosen girl is the best for you". Empress Ruan held onto Zhou Ming's face with both her hands and set her sights on him.

"Did you hear and understand what I was talking about just now, baby?"

"Yes mother, Zhou'er understood" as she lowered her head Zhou Ming replied to his mother's words.

Slowly the memories disappeared. Zhou Ming opened his eyes slowly. No matter Han Cya Lin, how the condition of his body and face was, he, Zhou Ming would accept this marriage.

The event lasted until late at night. The train leads to the Marquis's residence. Celine yawned a few times in the car.

"Hoahm,,,, so tired. If in my original time now it might have been 11 p.m. It's past my bedtime. The show was very boring. Lucky a lot of cakes and good food as compensation" Celine muttered.

Based on the novel there should soon be a bloody scene. The assault of the one who envied Celine for the wedding blessings of the emperor.

"Hieeeee" suddenly the coachman stopped his horse. Despite knowing there would be danger coming but the scene of the coachman pulling the carriage was too sudden. As a result Celine was unbalanced and fell forward to hit the other side of the train.

"Haisshhh my forehead and nose are likely to be bruised". Celine says.

"Miss,,,, mrs is fine" Xixi who sat in front with the coachman sir came down and rushed into the carriage.

"I'm fine. What's up?" Celine asked.

"Miss in front was a fallen tree and its branches covered the road. The road was so dark that the coachman couldn't see it" Xixi explained.

"Has our train left behind?" Ask Celine.

"Right lady, I'll go down for a while and check the wheels. Looks like our carriage is traveling slower so it's lagging behind the carriage of the great lord and the great mistress". Xixi was clearly in a bit of a panic.

"Slow down. There are a few bodyguards assigned with us by my father and grandmother. You relax. Don't panic". Celine said trying to calm Xixi down.

"Crasssshhhh,,,,,shuut,,, shuuut"

"Killer,,, there's a killer" Xixi shouted spontaneously.

"Great lady, are you okay?are you hurt?" Xixi asked while checking on Celine's condition.

"I'm fine" Celine replied.

Outside the sounds of fighting began to sound. Celine opened the window observing the situation. If I don't remember wrongly, there will soon be help from the General's forces. Told in the novel, the original owner of the body suffered serious injuries and was in a state of severe shock, causing him to confine himself in the room for 3 months until the wedding day.

I don't know who sent the killer. They're very tough. It didn't take how long the troops from the Marquis' residence lost and many died.

One of the assassins got into the train. He pointed his sword towards Celine. Xixi immediately protected Celine with her body.

Celine who was not used to being protected pulled Xixi's body to the side. The sword of the assassin struck Celine's arm.

"Crasssshhhh" fresh blood instantly gushed out.

"Miss,,, mone,,," Xixi cried out in fear.

"Who are y'all? Who told you to?" Gritting her teeth, Celine tried to question the killer.

"The dead don't need to ask much" the murderous sword was right towards Celine's neck.

Xixi pulls Celine into her arms so the killer misses. The sword injured Xixi's back.

"Aaahhhh" Xixi shouted in pain.

"Xixi" Celine shouted and supported Xixi with one hand. They stood up while hugging.

The narrow space of motion forced the assassin to make a difficult attack. His sword went straight to Celine's chest.

'Has this novel changed? Where is the General's relief force? I can't accept having to die in this silly novel' Celine gritted her teeth again while looking for something that could be made as a weapon to fight against that killer.

The look of the imperial decree gleamed in the corner of the chair where he stood hugging Xixi now. Right at the moment when the assassin attacked his chest, Celine parried the sword with an imperial edict that she quickly grabbed.

"Traaangggg" the sound of two loud objects clashing. It appears that the wood used as the handle of the imperial edict was not ordinary wood. Proven to be able to fend off sharp swords. But it would not be able to if used for fighting.

"May you too, miss. Worth bearing the status of General Zhou's future wife. But I'm sorry, that title wants to be taken from you" the deadly attack came again.

Celine was unable to think calmly anymore. The blood and pain coming from his arm made his vision blur. Xixi who fainted in his arms added a burden to him. He also fell in the train seat.

"Blame your ancestors for causing trouble for you" the murderous sword stuck a little on Celine's shoulder.

"Uhuk,,," Celine spewed fresh blood.

'Am I going to die in this novel?' Thought miris.

"Sraaakkk sret"

the sharp sound of the sword hitting a soft object. Faintly seen the killer's head detached from his body.

Before losing consciousness Celine saw the hazy shadow of the silver masked man.

"Finally General Zhou's relief force came as well" Celine muttered before collapsing in General Zhou's arms.

The one who came was Zhou Ming. Not just a squads of bodyguards like in a novel plot.

Could Celine's self-defense abilities and life desires make a change to the novel's story????