Chapter 387 Xie Yunli Wakes Up

Sheng Sheng's eyes lit up: "So, you can lead us to the Blood-Activating Vine King Flower!?"

The two white deer bowed slightly: "Of course, you are a legendary person, and we would be happy to do anything for you."

Sheng Sheng jumped up happily: "Yay!"

She said it would definitely work!

Sheng Sheng planted a kiss on Yan Hu's and Shi Tou's heads: "You two are truly my lucky stars!"

*

After Bai Lu led them to the center of Sunset Forest and found the Blood-Activating Vine King Flower, she personally escorted them out of Sunset Forest.

After bidding farewell to Bailu, Shengsheng excitedly brought the Blood-Activating Vine King Flower back to Zhennanguan.

When Sheng Sheng placed the unique Blood-Activating Vine King Flower in front of everyone, they were all astonished.

Even Xie Yun-yang couldn't hide her surprise.

Although he believed from the beginning that Sheng Sheng could definitely do it, it hadn't even been a day yet!

Sheng Sheng asked the dazed army doctor with doubt, "What's wrong? There shouldn't be any mistake, right? This is what the white deer told me."

"What!" The military doctor was even more shocked: "Your Highness, you really encountered the legendary White Deer, the spirit of beasts!"

"Yes, we have the Blood-Activating Vine King Flower and the Rejuvenating Grass petals. Can we now prepare the medicinal ingredient for our eldest brother?"

"Sure, sure!" The medic immediately grabbed his things and left.

Sheng Sheng laughed: "Great! I've finally done my part for my eldest brother."

Xie Yunzhang laughed.

*

After the military doctor prepared the medicine and fed it to Xie Yunli, Xie Yunli's injury was temporarily healed. He just had to wait for the medicine to take effect and dissipate the blood clots in his chest cavity.

The next headache will be how to fight against the barbarians.

Xie Yun-yang then had Sheng-sheng stay by Xie Yun-li's side to wait, while he himself went with Wang Xu to the camp to discuss matters with the other deputy generals.

The barbarians possessed immense strength and were inherently fierce.

Although Zhennanguan had a slight advantage in troop strength, the barbarians, affected by the earth dragon, were even more strapped for their already meager resources. This time, they were determined to take Zhennanguan to secure their survival, showing a do-or-die attitude.

Zhennanguan still possesses a rich history; its only weakness lies with its leader.

Lu Chaosong was far away in the capital, and Xie Yunli was still unconscious.

Although the deputy generals were veterans of countless battles, the barbarian generals were no pushovers either.

Moreover, in the hearts of the soldiers of Zhennanguan, the commander-in-chief is the commander-in-chief. Even if they know that their deputy is brave and fearless, they will still feel uneasy when the deputy is temporarily put in charge. This has nothing to do with strength; it is an inevitable human trait.

Given the vast distance and the long distance, news from Zhennanguan would take at least four or five days to reach the capital.

News from the capital will arrive in at least ten days later.

If the barbarians were to fight Zhennanguan to the death before the imperial court issued its orders, Zhennanguan would be in danger.

Xie Yunyang clenched her fists, a sense of powerlessness rising within her.

"Although I have read military books, this is my first time on the battlefield. Theoretical military talk is ultimately meaningless. The unpredictable events on the battlefield cannot be explained by the words in military books."

His knuckles turned white from the force, and a low sigh rolled through his throat. "My eldest brother is in a coma, and General Lu is far away in the capital. If I cannot shoulder the responsibility of the commander-in-chief, I will be gambling with the lives of thousands of people in Zhennan Pass for my future."

Several deputy generals said in unison, "With His Highness the Crown Prince in command, the morale of the army is stabilized! We are veterans of countless battles, and while we may not be the best in battle, we can defend every inch of the line for Your Highness. Please give us your orders!"

Xie Yun lowered her eyes, her sorrow undiminished, feeling an unprecedented pressure.

But Xie Yunli was still unconscious in bed, and the soldiers at Zhennan Pass were waiting, while tens of thousands of enemies were eyeing them covetously outside Zhennan Pass.

He can't do it.

Xie Yunyang roused himself and began discussing tactics with his lieutenants.

The deputy generals were seasoned veterans; though military officers, their minds were no less sharp than those of civil officials, and they spoke of tactics with clear logic and reasoning.

"The barbarians are fighting a desperate battle, and their offensive will be fierce. They are especially adept at night raids and close-quarters combat. We need to reinforce the barricades and moats outside the city walls, and send elite squads to patrol in shifts at night to prevent them from sneaking into our camp."

Another lieutenant chimed in: "They are short of supplies and cannot hold out for long. They will definitely want a quick victory. If the enemy attacks, we can defend the city and wear down their forces with arrows and rolling stones. Then we can send light cavalry to flank them and harass their supply convoys to cut off their supplies."

Several relatively passive solutions to strengthen themselves were finalized, but being passive alone was not enough.

Xie Yun pressed his fingertips against the edge of the sand table, his brows furrowed: "Holding out will only buy time. Although the barbarians are short of food, they have a desperate, mad spirit. If we hold out for too long, the soldiers' morale will eventually be worn down. We need to find an opportunity to break through their defenses."

The lieutenants fell silent.

After a moment of silence, everyone realized that they had put themselves in a weak position, thinking only of passive strategies, and their eyes showed hesitation when it came to taking the initiative.

Xie Yun was also at a loss for the time being. He was new to Zhennanguan and didn't know much about many things.

Just as everyone fell silent, a soldier reported: "Your Highness, the First Prince has awakened!"

Xie Yun was overjoyed: "So fast? That's great!"

Upon hearing this, the lieutenants all perked up, their tense shoulders instantly relaxing: "Thank God! His Highness the Crown Prince has awakened, and the backbone of Zhennan Pass has returned!"

Xie Yun didn't have time to say more. She turned around and walked towards the inner tent, her steps hurried: "Quick, take me to see the eldest prince!"

Inside the tent, Sheng Sheng was resting her chin on her hands, leaning against the bedside, smiling as she watched Xie Yunli slowly wake up.

Xie Yunli looked at her blankly, having no idea who this pretty little dumpling lying in front of his bed was.

How could there be a little girl in a military camp?

At this moment, the military doctor took Xie Yunli's pulse again and was overjoyed: "Congratulations, Your Highness! The blood stasis in your body has dissipated, and your internal injuries have also improved. You are no longer in danger of death. Thanks to Her Highness the Princess for finding the Blood-Activating Vine King Flower in the Sunset Forest for you, you only need to follow the prescription and take the medicine on time for three weeks (49 days) and your internal injuries will be completely healed!"

Xie Yunli's lips were chapped and his throat was sore: "Thank you, military doctor."

"Your Highness, please thank Princess. If it weren't for Princess finding that extremely rare Blood-Activating Vine King Flower for you, Your Highness would have been in grave danger this time."

After saying that, the military doctor packed up and left.

Xie Yunli's mind wasn't fully clear yet. He looked at the little dumpling who was holding a teacup and looking at him obediently, and remembered what the military doctor had just said.

Your Highness?

What? Has Jia'er become young again?

Xie Yunli's expression was complicated: "Jia'er, what have you been through in the capital? Have you been possessed by a demon?!"

Sheng Sheng: "...?"

What?

Jia'er, who is she? Is she the imperial sister?

……Well.

God the hell is turning people young again.

God the hell, demons possessed me.