Husband and Wife's Night Talk
Although the generals of Crimson Maple Territory dared not take the initiative to fight against the Golden Pear Territory army, Viscount Edmund's orders were carried out without fail. Apart from one regiment remaining in the territory, the other three joint and three independent battalions, with a total force, began to march towards North York County.
The situation in Crimson Maple Territory quickly stabilized. As Viscount Benjamin and Viscount Edmund left with their respective troops, the previously chaotic territory soon quieted down.
At this time, in the Two Rivers Territory, Victor was chatting with Wembley.
"Father, look at this intelligence from the Iron Birch. Count Colt has ordered the Second and Third Allied Army to rotate their garrisons. As a result, my father-in-law will have to go to the Khatyn Mountains to defend against the Duchy's attack."
Viscount Edmund led the Second Legion of the Allied Army to participate in the main battle alongside Count Colt. Speaking of which, the strength of Crimson Maple Territory is truly formidable; Edmund's troops comprise the majority of the Second Legion!
Victor was well aware of the strength of Crimson Maple Territory. Including slaves, the entire Crimson Maple Territory had a population of over 300,000, which was less than the four Count of the Grand Duchy of Vera. If it were in the Raine Kingdom, it would definitely be qualified to be Count.
Victor had always admired such established noble territories, but he was also confident that he could develop the Two Rivers Territory and Golden Sunflower Territory to this level, since once the Civil War was won, all the constraints would disappear.
Old Baron Wembley also finished reading the intelligence Victor handed him. "I don't think there's a big problem with your father-in-law, but from what I understand, the army under Viscount Edmund isn't very strong. Could it become a weakness on the main battlefield?"
"It's hard to say, but I know Count Colt. He should have made some preparations. Besides, the Second Legion of the Allied Army isn't that bad!"
"You should know that of the weapons and equipment we sold, aside from the batch from Iron Birch Territory, Crimson Maple Territory purchased the largest quantity, at least 1400 sets of iron armor. With such economic strength, the combat effectiveness of their troops also has a minimum."
"What you said makes sense, that's true."
The Old Baron Wembley nodded in agreement with Victor's statement.
"You've been in the military camp all this time, busy with training and integration into the new unit. You haven't been home for a long time!"
Although Veronica didn't say anything, your mother wasn't too happy. She told me to tell you that if you're not too busy lately, go home more often and spend time with Veronica.
After hearing this, Victor knew that his mother must be angry. Although his mother was a traditional noblewoman, she was not old-fashioned and had supported him in doing unconventional things since he was a child.
Victor knows why his mother is angry with him. Right after they got married, his mother urged Victor and Veronica to try to have a child.
The reason is that Victor is about to go out to fight, and this Civil War is going to last for an unknown period of time. Even Victor himself cannot guarantee that he will be able to return home unscathed.
Lady Ellie believed that Victor, as an independent nobleman, should have his own child as soon as possible. In the event of an accident involving Victor, his child could grow up smoothly and inherit the title and land with the help of his grandparents and Victor's retainers.
Victor has always avoided the topic. On the one hand, he feels that nothing unexpected will happen and these worries are unnecessary; on the other hand, he is only 21 years old, and Veronica is only 18, so having a child now is obviously too early.
This time, however, his father brought it up with him, suggesting that Wembley has sided with his mother, Lady Ellie.
Just as Victor how to deal with his father, Wembley suddenly said to him, "I know you have your own considerations, and perhaps you think your mother and I are worrying unnecessarily, but this is a matter between you and your husband. Why don't you ask Veronica for her opinion?"
You told me a long time ago that you wanted to find someone you loved to be your wife, and that you would respect and cherish her.
But you clearly like Veronica a lot now, so why don't you respect her? You make all the decisions by yourself.
"You know Veronica has helped you a lot and done a great deal for your career. Where is this respect you're talking about?"
Victor hadn't expected his father's question to be so intense, which completely stunned him. He quickly realized that he had indeed neglected Veronica's feelings during this time, and that not having children for the time being was his own unilateral decision.
Victor thought for a long time, and finally sighed, "Father, thank you, I understand. I will go home tonight. I'm sorry to have worried you and Mother so much."
"That's right. You're married now. Some things should be decided together as a couple. Don't make decisions on your own."
That evening, Victor returned to the manor.
Veronica was also very happy to see him, not to mention Enlek and Wendy, who hadn't seen their brother in a long time. The family had a long-awaited meal together.
After a cozy dinner, Victor and Veronica returned to their own room.
Just as Victor changed into his pajamas and sat at his desk, pondering how to tell Veronica about it...
Veronica pushed open the door, revealing a woman wearing a purple silk robe. The slightly tight design perfectly showcased Veronica's figure, with her fair and slender legs visible beneath the white lace trim.
This outfit made Victor stare blankly. Veronica slowly walked to Victor's side, sat on the armrest of the chair next to him, and asked softly.
"Victor, do I look good in this outfit?"
Victor nodded quickly. "It's gorgeous, no, it suits you perfectly, you're so charming, like a goddess."
Veronica was wearing light makeup. Victor noticed that her lips were very red, but not gaudy; instead, they looked quite cute and sexy.
Veronica hugged Victor's head with both hands, splashed him with face wash, and said quietly, "I thought you thought I wasn't pretty anymore, since you haven't come home for so long and haven't touched me!"
Victor felt suffocated, and when he heard his lover say this, he quickly struggled to open his head. "I'm sorry, Winnie, I've been a bit anxious lately, busy at the military camp every day, and I've neglected you!"
Victor then shared his thoughts with Veronica, including why he wasn't planning on having children for the time being.
"Oh, I see. But Victor, why do you think it's too early for us to have children at this age?"
You know, many of my friends not only got married, but probably had children much earlier!
Victor quickly gave Veronica a lesson in physiology, and Veronica was quite surprised by Victor's knowledge.
"But, darling, I feel like what you're saying is different from what I know!"
Veronica explained her knowledge of female physiology, and Victor noticed a blind spot: the physical constitution of people in this world was significantly superior to that of normal people in his previous life, and naturally, many physiological characteristics and reactions were also different.
Even women's menstrual periods are significantly shorter by half, not to mention the age of sexual maturity. Both men and women are generally one or two years earlier than in their previous lives. Only then did Victor realize that the knowledge from his previous life was not applicable to the present.
"Look, Victor, I'm perfectly capable of being a mother right now, in fact, I'm at the perfect age."
"But Winnie, don't you want to focus more on your research?"
"No, I like scientific research because it can help you. If I had to say what my career is, I would say your career is my career, and I am willing to support you with all my might."
But that doesn't stop me from wanting to become a mother as soon as possible, and from wanting to welcome our new family member with you as soon as possible.
Victor was deeply moved by this. Since his wife had this attitude, he, as her husband, could no longer remain reserved. Respecting his wife was his principle.
That night was truly eventful.