The matter between him and the Qin family should not have reached the capital yet!
Thinking of this, Wang Yan's walking posture became slightly lighter, but then he suddenly remembered something and his steps became heavy again.
At that moment, Qin's eyes seemed to show great disappointment...
But she wasn't some naive girl anymore; she should know that she was completely helpless in that situation, and that showing her concern would only embolden the men in black.
She probably won't blame herself!
However, he miscalculated. In the following days, Qin Qing even had Doctor An take over the dressing changes, and he was nowhere to be seen at other times!
The army's dysentery patients had almost fully recovered, and Wang Yan's injuries had also healed considerably. They were preparing to launch a surprise attack on the enemy and seize their border! Deputy General Zhang and Huang Zhong spent their days in the tent discussing military matters, and Wang Yan gradually became busier as well…
Qin Qing also focused on finding her eldest son and stopped bothering Deputy General Zhang for help. Everyone was extremely busy.
Two days later, the army launched a night attack on the enemy's border base. Wang Yan personally led the troops, with Huang Zhong by his side, while Deputy General Zhang guarded the base.
The battle lasted a day…
Qin Qing couldn't sleep well at night, and her heart was filled with a sense of foreboding, so she went out for a walk to clear her mind.
The army had not yet returned, and everyone was on tenterhooks. She was bored and found a corner to eat something when she heard two voices.
"The master has ordered that Wang Yan must die within three days! The poison last time didn't work, so let him die a legitimate death on the battlefield!"
The first person's voice was unfamiliar and vicious, but the meaning behind his words made Qin Qing's eyes widen, and she couldn't help but slow her breathing.
"General Wang Yan is highly skilled in martial arts; it's unlikely he'll die on the battlefield!"
The second person's hesitant voice startled her even more. She quietly turned her head and looked at the person. She couldn't see clearly in the darkness, but the voice was so familiar that she was almost certain it was her honest and kind eldest son! Mu Shen!
Hearing his timid and fearful voice, the first person was clearly disdainful and contemptuous.
"Don't forget! Your daughter and your mother's lives are still in the master's hands. If you dare to betray the master, your whole family will not live!"
After saying that, the man snorted coldly, and the second person froze on the spot!
The night was incredibly quiet. Under the faint moonlight, Qin Qing held her breath and finally saw that familiar face.
Mu Shen! It really is him!
Based on what that person just said, someone must be using her and Zhang He to threaten Mu Shen, hoping to get him to work for his master! So, Mu Shen might have been the one who poisoned Wang Yan last time? And now they want him to ambush Wang Yan on the battlefield again?
Thinking of this, her face turned pale. Putting aside Wang Yan's martial arts skills, just considering his cold and ruthless heart, once discovered, Mu Shen would definitely be dead.
"Mu Shen, don't forget we're all in this together. All you need to do is release the poison gas when the vanguard battalion retreats; you don't need to worry about anything else!"
The man spoke these words lightly, as if to ease Mu Shen's hesitation, his eyes filled with cunning.
After hesitating for a while, Mu Shen finally spoke.
"Are you sure you won't hurt anyone else? Won't our army be defeated because of this gas attack?"
The man was somewhat surprised, seemingly not expecting that someone as foolish as Mu Shen could think of this, and then said impatiently.
"Of course! My master is also a member of the imperial court. He would never harm the Tianlong Kingdom! He just wants Wang Yan dead! Don't ask so many questions, just tell me if you'll do it or not!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Shen slowly nodded, which made Qin Qing roll her eyes in exasperation!
In the original owner's memories, her eldest son was all strength but no brains. He looked like a big, dumb idiot, which is why he was disliked by the original owner and was often scolded.
Now it seems that it was indeed true!
After the person left, Qin Qing suddenly stood up, ready to slap Mu Shen on the head! But she found nothing there, as if everything that had just happened was just her imagination!
Qin Qing looked around to make sure no one was there, but a sense of confusion crept into her mind. Was she going through menopause? Was she hallucinating?
Shaking her head, she walked back to the tent, but a sense of worry began to creep into her heart. She was only thirty-eight; she couldn't possibly be mistaken! It would be better to tell Wang Yan about this!
Thinking about it this way, there must be something fishy about Mu Shen's death on the battlefield in her previous life! She desperately recalled the plot in her mind, and finally, she confirmed that she had never heard the name Wang Yan in the plot. In other words, the war was ultimately won, but Wang Yan also died, and Mu Shen also ended up dying on the battlefield.
Tonight is destined to be sleepless. As soon as dawn breaks, the army finally returns. Although it was a victory, it was also severely weakened. The enemy army could only scatter and flee, and the commander-in-chief was killed.
At noon, Qin Qing found Deputy General Zhang and told him everything that had happened the night before, but did not reveal Mu Shen's identity. Just as she lifted the curtain to leave, she met Wang Yan's eyes as he was about to enter.
The man remained serious, and when he saw her, he seemed a little stunned. He then fell silent. Qin Qing bowed slightly, performed the courtesy, and turned to leave.
Despite his seemingly calm expression, Wang Yan frowned. His body was covered in blood and grime, making him look quite frightening.
"The Qin family!"
She stopped in her tracks, inwardly complaining. She wasn't his personal maid or nanny, so why did he keep calling her "Mrs. Qin" all day long? She didn't owe him anything!
He turned around, smiling politely and respectfully while lowering his eyes.
"What are your orders, General? This old woman will remember them!"
Wang Yan froze, knowing she was still bothered by what happened a few days ago, so he simply frowned and looked at her.
"You should know that I had to do this that day, not because I deliberately ignored your safety. Besides... we are not children, so don't be childish!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Qing looked up abruptly, her face full of speechlessness, and said irritably.
"What do you mean by that, General? I am not related to you, General. It is normal for you to give up decisively. There is nothing wrong with it. How can you say that I am being petty?"
Wang Yan's face instantly turned cold, his eyes flashing with a chilling light! His tone was laced with a hint of gritted teeth!
"What...what do you mean by that? We're not related at all?"
Qin Qing was somewhat confused. Was what she said wrong?
"Could it be that the general believes the rumors in the army are true? Don't joke around. The general is so outstanding. I am already a grandmother of three grandchildren. How could I dare to dream of marrying you... The general must have misunderstood!"
After he finished speaking, the surrounding air suddenly became quiet, and Wang Yan glared angrily, grabbing her arm with one hand.
"Qin, do you know what you're saying? We've already had physical intimacy, and I, the general, have never said I was unwilling to take responsibility. You..."
Now it was Qin Qing's turn to be dumbfounded. She quickly shook off Wang Yan's hand, her face full of disbelief, and took several steps back.
"Don't joke around, where did this physical intimacy come from? Oh, you mean the CPR last time, General? That was to save someone! It was a doctor's compassionate act, a last resort. The old woman never had any ulterior motives, General, please don't overthink it!"
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