met free Chapter 171 The future is long
Chapter 171 The future is long
Jiang Caiyue skillfully put the soldier's shoulder back in place, making a crisp sound.
The soldier, who had been sweating profusely from the pain, quickly relaxed after a moment of tension.
"Okay, just bear with it, the pain will subside soon."
Jiang Caiyue comforted the soldiers with much more graceful and gentle movements than the medics, who were often more forceful and direct.
The soldiers nearby all gave her a thumbs up: "Miss Jiang's medical skills are truly superb!"
Li Guangbi stood silently to the side, his eyes revealing complex emotions.
He knew that his decision to bring Jiang Caiyue along this time was the right one, but she was, after all, just a weak woman, and her presence on the battlefield was always a cause for concern. Moreover, when he thought back to his previous prejudices against men and women and the things he had said that were a bit excessive, he actually felt quite embarrassed now.
Just as Li Guangbi was going through a lot of thoughts, a commotion suddenly came from not far away.
Li Mao and Guo Ziyi, accompanied by several guards, arrived at the military camp, looking travel-worn.
"Miss Jiang!" Li Mao spotted Jiang Caiyue standing among the soldiers at a glance and hurried over. "We've been looking for you for so long!"
Jiang Caiyue looked up, a stunned expression on her face.
—It seems that she was so engrossed in treating patients here that she had completely forgotten that she should have been in Guo Ziyi's courtyard.
"We thought something had happened to you; we couldn't find you anywhere." Seeing that Jiang Caiyue was alright, Guo Ziyi breathed a sigh of relief and came closer, his tone a mix of reproach and concern.
Only then did Jiang Caiyue realize that what she had done had also caused trouble for Li Mao and Guo Ziyi. She lowered her head apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, I... I came in a hurry with Vice Commander Li and I, so I didn't tell you. Actually, I was afraid that if I told you, you wouldn't allow me to come. I just wanted to help out in the military camp, I really didn't mean anything else."
Seeing the grateful looks on the faces of the wounded soldiers around him as they looked at Jiang Caiyue, Li Mao immediately understood that Jiang Caiyue wasn't acting impulsively, but genuinely wanted to do something for the military camp. He sighed and said, "We understand your intentions, but next time something like this happens, you must let us know."
Jiang Caiyue nodded repeatedly, then hesitated, as if she had something to say to Li Mao.
Seeing this, Li Guangbi stepped forward and said to Li Mao, "Your Highness, Miss Jiang is indeed a useful person. She knows some medicine and can take care of wounded soldiers. Compared to the doctors in the military camp, I think she seems to be more popular."
"Of course," Li Mao thought to himself.
Jiang Caiyue is a girl, so she's definitely much gentler than a military doctor who can fight and practice medicine. What patient wouldn't like such a doctor?
With Li Guangbi's high regard for Jiang Caiyue, Li Mao knew what to do and nodded in agreement: "In that case, Miss Jiang can stay here and help. Be careful in any situation and don't take any risks. Ziyi, Guangbi, you two need to keep a close eye on her."
Next year, when he returns to Shuofang, he will bring Jiang Caiyue back to the palace to see Consort Mei!
Jiang Caiyue was extremely grateful and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness."
Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi immediately responded, stating that protecting Jiang Caiyue was their duty.
Taking advantage of Li Mao's momentary lapse in attention, Guo Ziyi patted Li Guangbi on the shoulder and chuckled softly, "Guangbi, you really have an eye for talent."
Knowing that Guo Ziyi's words had a double meaning, Li Guangbi's face immediately turned red.
However, the person opposite him was his superior, and he could not be disrespectful. Li Guangbi could only scratch his head awkwardly and say, "I... I had no choice but to bring her here. She looked like she would have broken if I hadn't brought her."
Ultimately, it was Li Guangbi who couldn't bear to do it.
He appears tough and unyielding, but he is actually very soft-hearted.
Guo Ziyi saw through this and said to Jiang Caiyue, "Miss Jiang, you can stay in the Shuofang Army with peace of mind. Guangbi and I will take good care of you. Especially Guangbi, he has a sharp tongue but a soft heart."
Jiang Caiyue smiled upon hearing this, feeling a warm glow in her heart.
She turned and continued working, with wounded soldiers waiting for her to help bandage them.
At that time, Li Mao and his two companions arrived at the main tent, where the atmosphere was solemn.
Li Mao sat in the main seat, with Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi on either side.
The captured Turkic Khan was brought in by two guards, his eyes filled with defiance and anger.
"Give the Turkic Khan a seat," Li Mao said calmly.
The Turkic Khan sneered, but was still forced to sit down slowly.
Although he was captured and his hands were tied, he still retained an aura of kingship.
Li Mao stared into the eyes of the Turkic Khan and asked, word by word, "Khan, don't be too hostile towards us. We are enemies now, but if we can communicate, we can be friends. Tell me, who told you that we came from Chang'an?"
The Turkic Khan met his gaze without fear, his eyes filled with contempt.
He stared at Li Mao and said, word by word, "You Han people are full of tricks. Even without being tipped off, I know what you're going to do. Tipping off someone? You're underestimating your opponents."
As he spoke, he even spat at Li Mao.
Guo Ziyi frowned and shouted sternly, "How dare you! Stop pretending to be confused. If you don't tell the truth, you'll only be tortured today!"
No matter how much Guo Ziyi threatened him, the Turkic Khan still sneered, "I, a Turkic man, am not afraid of death. If you have the guts, give me a quick and painless death. Don't nag like a woman!"
"you--"
Li Mao gently waved his hand, signaling Guo Ziyi not to get angry.
Li Guangbi, who was standing to the side, remained silent. He was only good at leading troops into battle, not at interrogation.
Li Mao pondered for a moment, then suddenly changed his tone and calmly asked Li Guangbi, "I heard that when the Turkic Khan led his troops here this time, his son's behavior was very strange. Seeing his father being captured by us, he not only showed no anger, but also did not go forward to rescue him. Instead, he chose to retreat?"
Upon hearing this, the Turkic Khan's expression changed instantly, a hint of anger flashing across his previously calm eyes.
Li Guangbi replied, "Indeed, it is rare to see such discord between father and son."
Upon hearing this, the Turkic Khan's face darkened completely.
His lips were pressed tightly together, and although he was already teetering on the brink of collapse, he still refused to speak.
Seeing this, Li Mao knew that the breakthrough seemed to be here, so he pretended to be indifferent and said, "Fine, if you don't want to say, then so be it. Anyway, there's plenty of time in the future, we can slowly wear you down."
The Turkic Khan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
Finally, he coldly uttered a few words: "I know nothing and I can't say anything!"
After saying that, he simply turned his head away and ignored the three of them.
Li Mao glanced at the sky; it was already getting late.
Anyway, if we don't talk about it today, there's always tomorrow.