Song Yanqing originally planned to set off to attack the Tatars as soon as the heavy snow stopped, but the weather was not cooperating, and it snowed for several more days outside the pass.
Fortunately, the soldiers had frostbite ointment to apply, and there was more charcoal than in previous years, so the days were not too difficult.
That day.
Lu Qiqi stood outside the large tent, her arms crossed over her chest, hidden under a red cloak, watching the snow falling outside.
Nineteen walked up to her, handed her a hand warmer, and said, "Princess, I heard from my elder brother that we will be returning to the capital soon."
Lu Qiqi took the hand warmer and said, "The Shadow Guards are well-informed, it seems I can go home soon."
The imperial edict for a ceasefire had not yet reached the border town.
The Shadow Guards then received news that the Emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty had agreed to a ceasefire.
When the imperial edict arrived at the border city, Lu Qiqi learned that the Emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty had agreed to a marriage alliance with the Tatars, thus demonstrating the friendly relations between the two countries.
In her previous life, she studied history and what she disliked most was that two countries used women's marriages as a price to avoid war.
After the envoy who delivered the imperial decree withdrew, Lu Qiqi sat on the soft couch in the main tent, feeling resentful and indignant.
She watched as Song Yanqing handed the imperial edict to An Yi and said angrily, "The war has ended, yet we still need to use a woman's marriage to demonstrate the good relations between the two countries."
So, regardless of victory or defeat, the woman will ultimately pay the price?
Song Yanqing understood her anger; even when he received the imperial edict, he could not calm his indignation.
Since its founding, the Great Jin Dynasty has fought countless battles, large and small, and has never had a precedent of marriage alliances.
Our ancestors and the late emperor were even better. Whenever an enemy country invaded, they were able to defeat the enemy army and make them submit. Ceding cities was a minor matter. The annual tribute must be paid on time.
If anyone dares to try to take shortcuts, beat them into submission first.
And the emperors of today...
Thinking of this, Song Yanqing couldn't help but sigh.
Nineteen reminded him from the side, "This time the Tatars will send a princess to marry, but our Great Jin princesses, all of whom are of marriageable age, are already married."
Only the tenth princess remained, but she seemed not yet of marriageable age.
At first glance, there seems to be nothing wrong with those few words.
But An Yi and Song Yanqing immediately noticed something was wrong.
The Tatar king had many sons, but only one daughter, Sudiya.
Therefore, the Tatar king loved her the most; otherwise, Sudiya would not have been able to mobilize the Tatar army.
But Sudiya had already died, a fact known to everyone in the border town.
Where can the Tartars find princesses for marriage alliances?
It seems they simply chose a noblewoman to elevate her status, a mere figurehead.
Lu Qiqi had also heard Song Yanqing mention this before, so she asked, "Since the Great Jin doesn't have a suitable princess, should we choose one from among the noble ladies?"
Song Yanqing nodded and replied, "That's probably true, but..."
Lu Qiqi was furious. "I just didn't know that noble lady was so unlucky as to become a sacrifice for the peace between the two countries."
......
With the two countries at peace, not only could the soldiers have a good New Year, but even the doctors could go home and reunite with their families.
As soon as the imperial edict of truce arrived, the doctor who had been conscripted into the army also received an imperial edict and was granted his freedom.
A few doctors chose to stay in the military camp, while others couldn't wait to pack up and leave.
Therefore, as soon as Lu Qiqi entered the wounded soldiers' camp, she saw Doctor Luo kicking Imperial Physician Ren.
Ouch! My arm is broken!
"Ouch! My leg is broken too!"
"Ouch! I can't get up!"
Imperial Physician Ren, clinging to one of Doctor Luo's legs with both hands, lay on the ground, acting like a rogue.
Lu Qiqi watched his exaggerated performance and didn't know what to say.
Doctor Luo had never seen anyone more shameless than him, and he was furious. He hadn't even encountered Physician Ren before, but instead, Physician Ren had turned the tables on him.
He kicked out and cursed, "You unfilial grand-disciple, how dare you disobey your master! I'll give you one more chance, will you let go or not?"
Physician Ren displayed his shamelessness to the fullest, clinging to Doctor Luo's leg and refusing to let go, saying, "Don't go, I'll take care of you and see you off in your old age."
Hearing this, Doctor Luo was even more furious. He kicked the cow twice more and cursed, "I'm strong and healthy, I can kill a cow with one punch! Get out of my way right now!"
Feeling the leg pendant tightening its grip, Doctor Luo had no choice but to use his trump card: "If you don't let go, I'll expel you from my sect!"
Upon hearing this, Physician Ren was so frightened that he immediately withdrew his hand, stood up quickly, and dusted himself off.
Then, he looked at Ren Yuan, who was standing next to him, and winked at him.
Ren Yuan stepped forward and handed Doctor Luo a dark blue money bag, saying, "This is a small token of my respect for you."
Doctor Luo took the money bag, tossed it in the air twice, and felt its weight. His anger immediately dissipated.
He smiled and said to Ren Yuan, "You're the one who knows how to be filial."
After saying that, he tried to kick Physician Ren again, which scared Physician Ren away, thus ending the farce.
Lu Qiqi came to see Doctor Luo off when she heard that he was leaving.
Previously, when the army slaughtered sheep, she made a lot of sheep intestine gloves.
She thought that this would be the most suitable gift for Dr. Luo when they parted ways.
Dr. Luo looked at the box full of gloves and grinned from ear to ear.
After spending half a year together, he grew to like this exceptionally talented young girl very much, but unfortunately she was unwilling to become his apprentice.
He said, "This is exactly what I need."
After saying that, he took out a small notebook from his waist and handed it to Lu Qiqi. "This is my treasured collection. With the Ghost Needle technique and this prescription, you are very talented. Once you understand and apply it, you will definitely become an outstanding master."
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