Gu Jiao glanced down at the direction of her gaze, oh, the clothes were open, and the wound on her chest had been treated, wrapped in thick gauze.
It seems her female identity has been exposed.
As if guessing Gu Jiao’s thoughts, the medical girl hurriedly said, "I—I didn’t tell anyone!"
That very authoritative old general wouldn’t let her spread the word, and even threatened to kill her if she dared to reveal even one word.
Thinking of that person, the medical girl’s eyes brightened, "By the way, young commander, during these days you were unconscious, that old general was always guarding the entrance of the barracks, not allowing anyone in to visit you. I’ll go tell him you’re awake!"
She said this, bypassed the screen, walked to the barracks entrance, lifted the thickened curtain set by the old general, but didn’t see the old general’s figure.
The medical girl scratched her head, "Strange, he was clearly here these past days."
...
"Eh? Old Gu, are you heading out?"
Tang Yueshan had just strolled around riding Hei Fengqi and saw the old Marquis dressed like a merchant, seeming ready to leave.
Old Marquis said, "I’m going to Pu City to gather some information."
Pu City, which was conquered by Jin Country as a Dayan city, is less than a hundred miles away from Quyang City, a two-day ride on fast horses.
Tang Yueshan unexpectedly raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Finally willing to take action? Didn’t you refuse to get involved in the messy affairs? You blamed me and old Xiao for pulling you in by force."
Old Marquis walked a few steps forward, looking toward the gray sky where a round Mingyue hung, he said solemnly, "Let’s be clear, I’m not doing this for Yan Country, nor for that girl, it’s you two’s arbitrary decisions that dragged Zhan Country into the battle between Shang Country. Staying neutral is impossible now, Jin and Liang countries are like kith and kin, they breathe through the same nostrils, Jin Country won’t spare Zhan Country. The only option now is to fight with your back against the river."
After saying this, without waiting for Tang Yueshan’s response, he turned around.
Found Tang Yueshan already leading his horse ahead!
Old Marquis clenched his fists, cracking sounds echoed.
So was I talking for nothing? Why does everyone suddenly become so good at aggravating me!
...
Gu Jiao was severely injured, but her recovery speed was astonishing, after lying for three days, her body was no longer in major distress.
Everyone heard the young commander had awakened, and each was overjoyed, wishing to visit her in her barracks, but were stopped by the medical officers.
Gu Jiao called over Master Hu to learn about the casualties in Hei Feng Camp.
Master Hu sighed, "Initially, everyone was prepared to sacrifice, thanks to your father and them..."
"My—father?"
Gu Jiao was confused for a moment before she remembered seeing Xuanping Marquis and others before she fainted.
The "her father" spoken by Master Hu should be Xuanping Marquis.
This was a bloody violent battle, sacrifices were unavoidable, but compared to that complete annihilation, most of Hei Feng Camp’s soldiers were preserved.
Master Hu lamented, "Cheng Fugui, Li Jin, and Tong Zhong were seriously injured and likely won’t be able to join the subsequent battles."
"Mu Qingchen?" Gu Jiao asked.
Upon mention, Master Hu’s expression became more solemn, "Mu Young Master’s performance was quite surprising."
His growth was rapid; now there’s no trace of the pampered young master from an influential family who used to retch after killing. He was courageous and decisive on the battlefield, killed numerous Liang Country soldiers, and saved many companions from Hei Fengqi.
Cheng Fugui was also saved by him.
He too sustained some injuries, but they weren’t serious.
Gu Jiao nodded secretly.
Mu Qingchen also became strong; that’s great.
In that dream, Mu Qingchen didn’t encounter Liang Country, he directly faced Jin Country’s army, and due to reluctance to kill, he missed the chance to escape, leading to being surrounded by Jin troops, eventually shot dead by Gongsun Yu.
Now Mu Qingchen probably wouldn’t hesitate anymore, right?
If faced with such a predicament again, he is certain to carve a blood path for himself, and Gongsun Yu’s arrow wouldn’t have the chance to pierce him, right?
His ending would also be rewritten, right?
...
Gu Jiao freshened up, dressed neatly, first went to see Hei Feng Wang, which also stayed near her barracks over the days, never leaving.
Hei Feng Wang’s injuries were treated by the horse trainer, its head wrapped in white gauze, looking pitiful.
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