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"Human life is at stake. At a time like this, we shouldn't be thinking about these things, right?" Zhao Yuan said helplessly.
"Although I have practiced martial arts with my father since I was a child, I also know about propriety, righteousness, and shame. A woman's body is chaste and should not be allowed to be seen by others!"
Chen Liqing snorted coldly and said angrily.
"this......"
Zhao Yuan was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.
He also recalled that Chen Liqing was in the original story of "The Tale of the Suppression of Bandits"...
Even at the end of the story, and after being married for several years, she is still a virgin.
It's unclear whether it was because her husband, Zhu Yongqing, was born a eunuch, or because of her strong sense of chastity.
Zhao Yuan looked at Chen Liqing's face, which had turned pale from blood loss, and said worriedly,
"But if we don't see a doctor, how will your injuries be treated?"
"The arrow must have hit his ribs, and it's lodged there."
Chen Liqing gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, and said...
"Ah Xiu can pull out the arrow, and then we can apply some wound medicine."
"Sister, is this really alright?" Liu Huiniang was also a little worried.
“Don’t worry, my father used to be a commander in the Imperial Guard. I’ve seen him treat soldiers’ injuries like this!” Chen Liqing said, struggling to speak.
Since she insisted, Zhao Yuan had no choice but to nod in agreement.
He bent down and picked up Chen Liqing.
He led her to the bed in the cabin and took out a small knife.
After being disinfected with candlelight, it was handed over to Liu Huiniang.
"Brother, Ah Xiu is scared..."
Liu Huiniang trembled and said in a trembling voice, "I'm afraid I'll hurt my cousin!"
“But now, you’re the only woman left on the ship,” Zhao Yuan said helplessly.
"Brother!"
Liu Huiniang glanced at Chen Liqing and suddenly said,
"My cousin seems to have fainted from blood loss. While she's unconscious, quickly help her remove the arrow!"
"this......"
Zhao Yuan glanced at the trembling Liu Huiniang, worried that she might not be able to hold the knife properly and could inflict another wound on Chen Liqing.
"Alright, I'll do it! Go find some clean silk cloth and boil it in water, I need it later!"
"Yes!"
Seeing that she didn't have to do it herself, Liu Huiniang immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He quickly agreed and went out to prepare.
The cabin was suddenly left with only Zhao Yuan (De Nuohao) and the unconscious Chen Liqing.
"Indeed, it's a peak viewed from one angle, a ridge viewed from another; its appearance changes depending on distance and elevation..."
Zhao Yuan sighed.
He then took a deep breath, suppressing the pounding in his heart.
He parted Chen Liqing's clothes, then picked up the small knife that had been sterilized with candlelight.
Find the direction of the arrow, and make two light cuts at the wound.
After enlarging the wound to make the arrowhead visible...
He then carefully pulled out the arrow.
Thankfully, we were prepared for this...
Looking at the barbed arrowhead, Zhao Yuan couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
This type of barbed arrow has barbs on its arrowhead.
Once it penetrates flesh and blood.
If it's not pulled out, the bleeding will continue.
If you try to pull it out forcefully, the barbs on the arrowhead will tear off a large piece of flesh, hence its name "Soul-Chasing Arrow"...
Chapter 284 Lies
If Liu Huiniang were to come,
The young girl might just cause Chen Liqing even more harm.
He put down the arrow in his hand.
Zhao Yuan was about to reach out to tend to Chen Liqing's wounds.
Liu Huiniang, however, came in carrying a basin of water.
Upon seeing the appearance of the cabin,
The girl quickly put down what she was holding.
He stood between Zhao Yuan and Chen Liqing, glaring angrily.
"Brother, what are you doing?"
"The arrow has been removed; the next step, of course, is to clean the wound..."
Zhao Yuan was halfway through his sentence when he remembered the location of Chen Liqing's injury.
"It's really not suitable for a man to touch," he quickly said.
"Alright, you can do the rest of the work. Clean the wound with hot water, then apply some wound medicine, and bandage it with the gauze that was boiled in water earlier!"
After giving Liu Huiniang his instructions, Zhao Yuan hurriedly left the cabin.
Inside the cabin, 197
Looking at the gruesome wound, Liu Huiniang was terrified.
But he still forced himself to suppress his fear.
Gently wipe Chen Liqing's wound with a clean cloth.
I had only been wiping it for a short while when the pain in the wound returned.
This caused the female guard to wake up in pain.
Feeling the coolness in my chest,
Chen Liqing's expression unconsciously became somewhat flustered.
But then, upon realizing that the person in front of him was Liu Huiniang, he understood...
She was relieved.
"Ah Xiu, did you help me pull out the arrow?" Chen Liqing asked weakly.
Liu Huiniang blinked and glanced at the arrow still stained with blood beside her.
Thinking of this cousin, although she is very easygoing,
However, she also placed great importance on her chastity.
If she finds out that Zhao Yuan pulled out the arrow, she'll definitely cause a huge scene...
Thinking of this, Liu Huiniang quickly nodded.
"Sister, it's me."
Seeing her cousin nod, Chen Liqing finally felt completely relieved.
She then allowed Liu Huiniang to clean and bandage her wounds.
......
In another cabin on the passenger ship,
Xu Guanzhong lay on the bed, with Zhao Yuan, Yan Qing, and Wen Huanzhang sitting beside him.
"Thank you all for your help this time."
Xu Guanzhong forced himself to sit up and bowed respectfully.
"Brother, there's no need for you to be so polite,"
Yan Qing said gratefully, "We are brothers, so it is only right for me to rescue my elder brother."
"Brother Xu, you should rest and recuperate."
Wen Huanzhang recalled the dark and damp environment of that death row cell and began to offer advice.
"Even if Brother Xu's life is not in danger after being imprisoned in Taiwan prison, if he does not take good care of himself, he may suffer from illness in the future."
"Brother Xu, don't forget our bet,"
Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Since you are a member of Liangshan, it is only right for me to save my own brother. Or is it that Brother Xu finds Liangshan too lowly and is unwilling to condescend to serve here?"
"Chief, I have offended the imperial court. I am already extremely fortunate to have a place to stay, thanks to your kindness. I have no right to say anything else."
At this point, Xu Guanzhong's expression became worried.
"But my mother is still in Daming Prefecture. Although I have escaped from prison, the authorities can't catch me, so they might go after my mother."
"Don't worry, Brother Xu,"
Zhao Yuan comforted her, saying, "Write a letter now, and I will send someone to Daming Prefecture to bring your aunt to Liangshan as well."
"Professor Wen's family should also come back with us this time. Otherwise, if the government investigates the Censorate's fake imperial edict, it could be quite dangerous."
Wen Huanzhang smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Chief. When I came today, I had my family pack my luggage. In a little while, the Chief will assign me a few soldiers to go back and help me move the luggage."
"Chief, I will deliver my brother's letter."
Yan Qing volunteered, "I've been out for quite some time now, and my master must be worried. Besides, I'm familiar with Aunt Xu, and she might not believe it if someone else went."
The matter has been discussed and agreed upon.
Zhao Yuan immediately assigned four soldiers to accompany Wen Huanzhang back to move his family.
Xu Guanzhong was writing a letter to his elderly mother in the cabin.
Zhao Yuan went up to the deck, remembering that Chen Liqing was still on the ship.
He then summoned Shi Qian and instructed him to return to Yuxian Temple in Bianliang and tell Chen Xizhen everything.
"Tell him that Ah Xiu and the young lady from the Chen family are both in Chenqiao Town. If he wants to see his daughter and niece, he should come to Chenqiao Town."
Zhao Yuan instructed, "If he still wants to cultivate that so-called Taoist art, we'll take his daughter and niece back to Shandong."
After Shi Qian left,
Zhao Yuan immediately ordered Zhang Shun and the others to set sail.
We crossed the Yellow River and headed to Chenqiao Town.
......
Inside Bianliang City,
Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) has already returned to the capital under the protection of the imperial guards.
Inside the Chuigong Hall,
Emperor Huizong sat on the dragon throne, still somewhat shaken.
Just thinking about that dark-faced man who threw the head of the Jurchen into the house...
The more Zhao Ji thought about it, the more familiar the face seemed.
"There's no mistake. Although his face is dark and he's highly skilled in martial arts, that guy is definitely Zhao Yuan!"
Chapter 285 Falsely Proclaiming an Imperial Edict
"If he were someone unrelated to me, why would he have thought of throwing the head of that golden prince into my room...?"