novelraw Chapter 371: He Never Guarded Against Me
Chapter 371: He Never Guarded Against Me
Recently, Shu’er had nothing to do in the military camp.
It happened that many soldiers had accumulated enough twenty tokens each and handed twenty one-yuan coins to her.
Shu’er immediately fulfilled her promise and treated their physical disabilities.
Some wanted surgery at first, but when it actually started, they hesitated.
The General’s Wife also said that recovery wasn’t guaranteed, it was just a probability.
If they were willing, they could proceed; if not, she would buy back the tokens for 100 coins, which could sell for two taels of silver.
While everyone hesitated, a square-faced man wandered over.
At that moment, General Zhao was resting and had nothing to do, so he also came to Shu’er for medication.
Seeing that General Zhao’s hand, initially severed, was now usable after being reattached, surprised everyone.
Though his movements were more tedious and slower than others.
Everyone doubted their eyes.
After all, many had witnessed General Zhao’s hand cut off with much bloodshed.
They knew Shu’er had reattached it, but most thought it was merely decorative.
Or that over time it would fester, requiring removal.
Yet, unexpectedly, the hand appeared nearly normal.
Everyone’s eyes sparkled at Shu’er, silently lining up.
Shu’er examined General Zhao’s hand, finding its recovery surprisingly good, especially given the poor nutrition conditions.
Shu’er thought it was a good sign and adjusted General Zhao’s rehabilitation plan.
"General Zhao, if you follow my plan, your hand might soon function normally again."
She hadn’t imagined the effect of the Spiritual Spring Water would be so profound, usually, surgeries had some failure risk.
But now, there seemed to be no after-effects; with proper rehabilitation, it might work perfectly as before.
Upon hearing Shu’er’s words, General Zhao was initially stunned, then a smile appeared on his face.
"Alright, I’ll definitely follow your advice. If it doesn’t recover, I’ll hold you responsible."
Shu’er chuckled, nodded, then noticed soldiers eagerly presenting their coins to her with both hands.
Shu’er took them, counting five soldiers with a smile.
"Just you five today. Everyone else, please disperse for now. I need adequate rest to ensure higher success rates. I owe it to you."
Listening to Shu’er, instead of being upset, their admiration for her grew.
After completing the surgeries for five people, Shu’er spent a full five hours.
She ate the meal Tang Zan brought during the break and continued with surgeries at the wounded soldier camp.
She didn’t finish until late, discovering Tang Zan studying military strategies, she stopped in front of him.
Tang Zan put down the book, smiling and pulling her up: "Let’s go home."
Throughout the walk, Tang Zan remained silent, seemingly preoccupied.
It wasn’t until evening, while Tang Zan held Shu’er, his voice soft.
"Feeling bored?"
Shu’er’s eyes lit up: "A bit. I plan to treat people here for a few more days, then head to Su County to check on business."
Tang Zan raised an eyebrow at Shu’er, not commenting on her travel plans.
Shu’er’s previous fall off the cliff had truly frightened him.
Shu’er knew his recovery wasn’t complete; he was wary because of past events.
With this thought, she spoke.
"Tang Zan, rest assured, this time I won’t disappear."
Tang Zan lowered his eyes, speaking after a long pause.
"My father rescued Jing Ci."
Hearing this, Shu’er was stunned, staring incredulously at Tang Zan.
Given Tang Peizhong’s character, such a prison break was unthinkable.
Tang Zan looked at Shu’er, emotions complex in his eyes.
"Now you understand why I don’t want you going to Su County, right? If you’re truly concerned about business there, you can send someone to report daily."
Shu’er nodded; others aside, Jing Ci truly bore her ill will.
Even without previous offense, Jing Ci had kidnapped her.
Now, having whipped Jing Ci, she surely wouldn’t let Shu’er off.
Tang Zan held Shu’er close, sighing: "I understand you have your aspirations, I’m not trying to confine you; I just want you safe."
"With my father and Jing Ci together, given his nature, he might be swayed and manipulated into actions against his will."
Shu’er nodded, acknowledging the possibility.
While Tang Zan lay in bed after washing up, Shu’er snuggled into his arms, lifting her eyes to quietly watch him.
"Don’t be sad."
Tang Zan watched her for a while, then quietly replied.
"Alright."
...
By the Gulan River, Jing Ci and Tang Peizhong rode horses, both disguised.
Tang Peizhong looked at Jing Ci ahead.
"Let’s go to the Deserted Mountain. My family is there now, and I’ll have them agree for me to marry you."
After saying this, Tang Peizhong’s smile grew gentler.
"Jing Ci, my mother will surely approve of you; twenty years ago, she favored you."
Jing Ci was initially stunned, then showed Tang Peizhong a tender smile.
"Peizhong, you’re the best, risking everything to rescue me. Marrying you is my lifelong wish."
With that, she rode over to Tang Peizhong.
Tang Peizhong was initially surprised, then Jing Ci jumped onto his horse, sitting behind him.
Her head softly leaning against Tang Peizhong’s back, utterly reliant.
Tang Peizhong’s eyes had a flicker of redness, shared memories surfacing, once they escaped Dazi pursuit on one horse.
It was a scene he hadn’t forgotten in twenty years, haunting his dreams many times.
Tang Peizhong said deeply, "Jing Ci, I..."
Before he could finish, Jing Ci raised her hand and knocked Tang Peizhong unconscious.
When Tang Peizhong awoke, he wasn’t in the Deserted Mountain but in the Tazi Camp.
Surrounded by commanders, Tao Mingxuan, and the burly, bearded Khan.
The Khan raised an eyebrow upon seeing Tang Peizhong.
"Is this the War God of Dayan? How was he so easily captured?"
Tang Peizhong wasn’t fully conscious yet, hearing Jing Ci’s spirited words in Dazi, with a hint of sentiment.
"Because he never guarded against me.