Just then, an old man stood up and said:
“Miss, we know the old general’s character well. These foods may be insignificant, but they represent our respect and affection for him.”
"The old general dedicated his life to the country and the people, and never sought anything for himself."
"We ordinary people can't do anything for the old general, but this food represents our heartfelt wishes."
The expectant look in the eyes of the people before her made it impossible for her to refuse.
Shen Danru understood that if he didn't accept the food, the people probably wouldn't leave.
So she decided to accept the food first and then give it back to the people later.
"Alright, everyone, I accept this on behalf of the soldiers at the front. Thank you on their behalf."
She gestured to Qingtan and the others to accept the food first, and then distribute it to the soldiers at the border.
This way, the people's goodwill is won over without giving anyone cause for criticism, achieving the best of both worlds.
As Shen Danru turned and stepped into the mansion, cheers erupted from the crowd behind her, filling her with a mix of emotions.
She hadn't understood why her grandfather was so devoted to the country and its people before, but now she understood completely.
Back at the mansion, Shen Danru asked Yuen Biao:
Why are the people so happy today?
Yuen Biao replied, "Miss, I haven't had a chance to tell you the news I just heard, but the centurion has captured a general from the enemy country."
Shen Danru was overjoyed and hurriedly asked:
"Was it my second brother who caught him?"
"Yes, it was the Second Young Master who captured him. However, the Second Young Master was also seriously injured."
Shen Danru's heart tightened: "Is the injury serious?"
Yuen Biao was also unsure, and replied:
"If you're still worried, Miss, why don't you go to the military camp yourself? The information I have may not be entirely accurate."
Shen Danru: "Then I'll go to the military camp to see my second brother."
Qingtan quickly said, "Miss, I'll go with you and take care of him."
Shen Danru glanced at Qingtan, her eyes revealing anxiety, seemingly even more worried than her own sister.
She had felt something was strange on the trip to the village, and this time it puzzled her even more.
On the way to the military camp, Shen Danru joked, "Qingtan, what do you think of Second Brother?"
Qingtan blushed and quickly said, "Miss, what are you thinking? He's my second brother too."
Shen Danru smiled at her: "Is that really so?"
If Qingtan could really marry her second brother, she would wholeheartedly agree.
A blush rose on Qingtan's face, and she said softly, "It's true. If you keep teasing me, I'll get angry."
Shen Danru sighed, feigning regret:
"You said it yourself. If you don't want your second brother, then when we get back to Shengjing, I'm going to find him a sister-in-law."
Qingtan's heart sank, but she pretended to be nonchalant and said:
"Second brother is indeed outstanding, you must find him a good sister-in-law."
Shen Danru smiled and said, "Isn't there a ready-made second sister-in-law here? I wonder if she would be interested in my silly second brother?"
The two laughed and joked as the carriage arrived at the military camp.
They could hear the cheers of the soldiers from afar.
Upon seeing that it was Shen Danru, the guard hurriedly and respectfully said, "Miss Shen, you've arrived."
When she arrived before, the guards were very respectful, but their eyes revealed indifference and disdain.
She knew that military regulations were strict and women were not allowed to enter the barracks.
As the granddaughter of General Shen Shi, she broke this rule, which naturally aroused the disdain of the soldiers.
But today was different. The guards looked at her with completely different eyes, their gazes now filled with heartfelt respect.
One of the guards said, "Miss Shen, the firearms you developed are truly amazing. They have terrified the enemy."
Another guard couldn't help but chime in, "That's right, the great victory in this battle is entirely thanks to the firearms developed by Miss Shen."
Shen Danru was taken aback, then smiled modestly and said, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I only contributed a little bit."
She thought to herself, no wonder the soldiers' attitude towards her had changed.
It turned out that her grandfather had already made her research and development of firearms public.
"You're too modest, please come in, young lady."
The guards no longer dared to underestimate Shen Danru and respectfully welcomed her inside.
Shen Danru was also anxious to know the extent of her second brother's injuries, so she took Qingtan and headed straight for the tent where her second brother was.
Before they even reached the entrance of the camp, several soldiers came up to them: "Are you the centurion's sister?"
Shen Danru nodded.
The soldiers suddenly burst into cheers, enthusiastically addressing Shen Danru:
"I never imagined that the centurion had such a capable younger sister who could even develop firearms."
"Yes, we were able to successfully repel the enemy this time thanks to Miss Shen."
"The important thing is that the centurion's sister is also so beautiful."
"The centurion's sister will now be everyone's sister."
“I completely agree.”
The crowd warmly welcomed Shen Danru into the camp.
Meanwhile, Qingtan had already rushed to the camp to check on Shen Yutang's injuries.
The military doctor is treating Shen Yutang's wounds.
His face was pale, and his brows were furrowed, as if he were enduring excruciating pain.
Qingtan stepped forward and asked anxiously, "Medical officer, how is he? Is his injury serious?"
Hearing the voice, Shen Yutang barely opened his eyes and saw Qingtan, recognizing her as the girl beside his second sister.
It was this girl who rescued him and brought him back to the village.
He smiled slightly and comforted her:
"I'm fine, just a minor injury."
Qingtan naturally didn't believe Shen Yutang's words, so she turned to the military doctor to confirm.
The military doctor said, "The centurion's injuries are indeed quite serious. His right arm is broken, and he has multiple knife wounds. He needs to rest and recuperate."
Qingtan's eyes reddened, filled with worry: "Does it hurt?"
Shen Yutang forced a smile:
"Don't be sad, sister. A real man can take this little injury for granted."
Just then, Shen Danru walked in and, seeing Shen Yutang's appearance, couldn't help but glare at him.
"Second brother, how could you be so bold? Do you know how dangerous this is?"
After questioning the soldiers under my second brother outside, I learned that he had actually broken into the enemy's territory alone and captured the enemy general Gongzulie with his bare hands.
This Gongzulie is no ordinary person; he is a renowned and fierce general of the Northern Di Kingdom.
Over the years, the ruler of the Northern Di Kingdom has been able to maintain his rule and attempt to invade other countries entirely thanks to the assistance of Gongzu Lie.
She never expected her second brother to be so bold; she simply couldn't imagine how he had done it.
You must understand that the enemy's internal forces are not to be trifled with; a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.
As an enemy general, Gongzu Lie naturally had countless guards around him, making it extremely difficult to get close to him.
And the second brother actually managed to bring Gongzulie back, which was truly unbelievable.
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