Chapter 48: Can Kill and Save
Gu Chuan's face turned pale as he argued.
"Your Highness, Xiao Fuguang is slandering me. How could I do such a thing?"
"It was her. She holds a grudge against me for making things difficult for her in the Imperial City, and she deliberately framed me."
"I know that when we gathered in the Imperial City, I was short-sighted. I didn't expect the Emperor to really let a woman like her go to the battlefield. That's why I misunderstood her."
"But after all, we are husband and wife. I couldn't just stand by and watch her die. When I saw her about to fall, I instinctively reacted and tried to save her."
"I didn't expect that she would not only be ungrateful, but would actually use this to slander me."
Liu Yue immediately stepped forward and spoke.
"Your Highness, please help my young lady. I saw it with my own eyes. It was Gu Chuan who pushed my young lady and made her fall."
Xingyue also echoed immediately.
"I can also testify that Gu Chuan has evil intentions and intends to harm the young lady."
Xuanyuan Jing pondered for a moment, his eyes moving back and forth between Gu Chuan, Xiao Fuguang, Xingyue and Liuyue.
The smoke from the battlefield has not yet completely dissipated, and the air is still filled with tension.
"Gu Chuan, do you know that framing a comrade in the army is also a serious crime?" Xuanyuan Jing's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to hit the hearts of everyone present like a heavy hammer.
Fine beads of sweat oozed out of Gu Chuan's forehead. Harming his comrades on the battlefield was a capital crime, and he absolutely could not accept it.
"Your Highness, these two are Xiao Fuguang's personal maids, so they naturally speak for their master. I swear to heaven that I did have good intentions to save someone today, but I didn't expect that my kindness would not be rewarded."
"Your Majesty, I know that you are underestimating the military achievements of the Loyal and Brave Marquis and intend to take advantage of the Xiao family. However, Your Majesty, you cannot forcefully accuse me of a crime just because Xiao Fuguang cannot distinguish right from wrong. My Gu family has been loyal to the Xuanyuan family for many years and has protected the Xuanyuan family's territory."
"My father is currently guarding the southern border, and I followed the prince to fight after receiving the news from Yanmen City. If the prince continues to listen to one side of the story today, it will really chill the hearts of the soldiers guarding the border."
Ha! As expected, after sleeping with Zhuang Linan for a long time, he has mastered the art of speaking. Xiao Fuguang looked at Gu Chuan and smiled mockingly.
This is using the Gu family to threaten him, Xuanyuan Jing's face was gloomy.
"But you can't prove that you didn't push Miss Xiao."
"Come, guard Gu Chuan. I will have someone investigate today's incident thoroughly."
How can I achieve military merit if I keep this thing? Gu Chuan said with a look of reluctance in his eyes.
"Wait, Your Highness, I came to the battlefield to kill the enemy. I've been fighting the Beipan enemy all day and I'm still wounded. Your Highness, are you really going to stop me from going to the battlefield just because of a woman?"
"Beipan has joined forces with Nanjiang. Although we have saved Yanmen City today, the casualties are just as heavy. Given the current situation, Your Highness, do you really want to imprison a subordinate for such a fabricated matter?"
Xuanyuan Jing's expression turned even colder after hearing this.
"Do you need to teach me how to do things? Gu Chuan, stop threatening me with your military achievements. Which general who can go to the battlefield has not encountered military achievements?"
"Does military merit mean I can do whatever I want?"
The army was rushing all the way, and in order to provide timely support, they had increased their speed on the road. As soon as they arrived at Yanmen City, they were faced with a fierce war. Everyone was exhausted at this time. The Regent still had to deal with important matters and could not be delayed because of this trivial matter. Xiao Fuguang pulled Xuanyuan's sleeve and then spoke.
"I did feel someone pushing me, but we are facing a powerful enemy. I hope General Gu can kill them well. Also, please remember, General Gu, this oath is not something you can make lightly."
Then he bowed to Xuanyuan Jing.
"Your Highness, let's wait until the war is over before discussing this matter. Your Highness still has many matters to attend to and cannot afford to waste time on some rubbish."
At this time, a soldier came hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, General Xue is seriously injured!"
Xuanyuan Jing glanced at Gu Chuan with coldness in his eyes.
He quickly gave the order.
"The army will be reorganized, and Lin Ji, you guys will clean up the mess."
Then he glanced at the soldier who came to report.
"Take me to see General Xue."
Xiao Fuguang looked at Xuanyuan Jing's back. General Xue, Xue Xingyun, is the commander-in-chief of Yanmen City. He should go and see if he can help.
Then he glanced at Gu Chuan, a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold.
Gu Chuan couldn't help feeling guilty and even a little scared.
I've seen this look in her eyes before at my eldest brother's funeral.
What does she want to do?
This is a battlefield!
Yanmen City Lord’s Mansion.
Xue Xingyun's hand has been bandaged by the doctor.
But his face was pale and many parts of his body were bandaged.
At this moment, he was lying on the bed, looking weakly towards the door.
Chi Mu's wound had also been bandaged, and he was now beside Xue Xingyun's bed.
"General, we have won. Yanmen City has been saved."
Xue Xingyun spoke with difficulty.
"Before I passed out, I seemed to see the Regent personally leading the troops."
Chi Mu spoke hurriedly.
"Yes, it was the Regent himself who led the troops, and it was the Regent who saved the general."
Xue Xingyun spoke slowly.
"I want to see the Regent."
Chi Mu spoke hurriedly.
"I have sent someone to fetch him. General, please don't worry. The doctor said you have lost too much blood and are seriously injured. You need to take good care of yourself."
Upon hearing this, Xue Xingyun looked at the roof and murmured softly.
"Now that the Regent has arrived, Yanmen City can be saved."
"I have met all the ancestors of the Xue family, so it can be considered as..."
There was a sound of greeting outside the door.
"Meet the Regent!"
Xue Xingyun immediately struggled to get up.
When Xuanyuan Jing came in, he saw him struggling to get up. Chi Mu was helping him, but one of Chi Mu's arms was also bandaged, and both of them looked a little embarrassed.
"General Xue, please lie down quickly. I am here to visit you, not to embarrass you."
Xuanyuan Jing strode into the house with unquestionable majesty and concern in his tone.
He gestured for Chi Mu to step aside, and he gently pressed Xue Xingyun's shoulders to help him lie back on the bed steadily.
Xue Xingyun looked at Xuanyuan Jing with entrustment in his eyes.
"Lord Regent, Yanmen City is now handed over to you."
"This time, the soldiers of Yanmen City were either killed or injured. Please, Lord Regent, arrange their funeral arrangements. Their pensions must be..."
Looking at Xue Xingyun's expression as he was leaving his last words, Xiao Fuguang looked at his face.
Frowning.
You are full of deathly energy, and your luck is about to end.
And he also had some feelings, so he was fighting for pensions for the soldiers who followed him.
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly.
"General Xue, please rest assured. With me here in Yanmen City, nothing will happen. As for those soldiers who died or were injured in the battle, they will receive generous compensation. General Xue, you must take good care of your injuries. I'm looking forward to celebrating with you once we've completely defeated Beipan."
Xue Xingyun shook his head slightly when he heard this.
"I am satisfied to be able to wait for the prince."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to drink the celebratory wine. May Your Majesty..."
Seeing that he was almost out of breath when speaking, Xuanyuan Jing spoke in a stern voice.
"Where's the doctor? Send the doctor over."
Chi Mu spoke.
“Your Highness…”
He said and shook his head.
"The general was concerned about the war, which is why he has been able to hold on until now, so I sent someone to invite the prince."
Xue Xingyun smiled.
"Your Highness, there's no need to feel sorry. I'm very happy that you died in Yanmen City. At least you didn't become a deserter. Everyone has to die..."
Xiao Fuguang suddenly spoke.
"Your Majesty, I can save General Xue and get everyone else out."
Xuanyuan Jing looked at Xiao Fuguang after hearing this.
"Everyone get out."
Wait until the person leaves.
Xuanyuan Jing just spoke.
"Miss Xiao also knows medical skills?"
Xiao Fuguang walked towards the bed.
"There's a technique in the mystical arts called Zhuyoushu. I've been learning it at the Imperial Master's Mansion for the past few months, but I didn't expect it to come in handy so soon."
Beipan.
barracks.
Hao Lianxiong looked at Aina with a gloomy face.
"I didn't expect that the Saint of Southern Border was actually a deserter."
Ayi Na spoke in a cold voice.
"The Special Service shouldn't be so sarcastic. After all, they chose to withdraw, didn't they?"
Beipan’s military advisor spoke.
"Special Agent, Saint, the most urgent thing for us is to think about how to turn the situation around. Xuanyuan Jing is not easy to deal with."
Hao Lianxiong nodded slightly.
"Saint, I am a rough man. I just said something a bit too much. I hope you can forgive me. I wonder if you have any way to deal with Xuanyuan Jing. And the woman who appeared today can actually deal with the Southern Border witchcraft. She is also a formidable opponent."
Ayi Na pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"Xiao Fuguang is indeed quite capable, but that doesn't mean she can defeat the witchcraft of our Southern Border. It seems it's time to use the secret method. The special forces can reorganize the army and prepare for the next siege. This Saint will find a way to hold Xiao Fuguang and the Regent back."
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