Chapter 8 Deserter (Overhaul) Can’t you sleep either? Do you want to…
Having just won a battle, the army stopped to rest and reorganize.
When Shuxue woke up early in the morning, she noticed that the main courtyard was unusually quiet. Even at noon, there was still no movement. She was about to go and ask about the lunch arrangements, but was shocked to find that the bedroom was empty.
As early as the hour of dawn, a horse-drawn carriage sped towards the city gate at lightning speed.
When they arrived at the entrance of Kangrao City, the carriage slowly stopped and Fang Yilan handed a package to Zhao Huaixu. "Take this package. I've left some money for you inside. Let's say goodbye now."
Zhao Huaixu did not stop him. He bowed and got off the carriage. The carriage then drove away without hesitation and without looking back.
Interesting, not only is he afraid of killing people, but now he wants to be a deserter?
But...can she escape?
He narrowed his eyes, put on a barely perceptible smile, found a nearby teahouse, sat down, and drank leisurely.
The carriage was galloping along the official road. Fang Yilan's hands, which were holding the reins, were covered in sweat. Looking back at the city gate which was gradually disappearing in the distance, he still felt a little uneasy.
She didn't want to escape either.
But if she doesn't escape, she will have to kill people. Even if she doesn't kill others, others will kill her.
After all, we have Lieutenant General Lin and his men here, so nothing should happen... It would be best if... we just pretend that she died on the battlefield.
She would find a place in the mountains to hide and live in seclusion. What the world is like is none of her business as a time traveler!
Fang Yilan suddenly felt the ground shaking slightly. She became alert and realized that something was wrong. The hills in the distance were densely populated, as if something was rushing towards them.
She was gazing intently at it, when suddenly her eyes caught sight of a Xiling battle flag. Her heart skipped a beat, and she cried out inwardly, "It's over!"
She decisively swung her dagger, cut the rope that tied the horse, and jumped nimbly from the carriage, landing steadily on the horse's back. She clamped her legs tightly around the horse's belly, swung the reins in her hand, and turned the horse around to run away quickly.
Sharp arrows pierced through the abandoned carriage, and several agile horses quickly surrounded it. The Xiling cavalry carefully checked it out and did not forget to use sharp blades to probe into various hidden corners.
The Xiling general who was leading the group had a gloomy expression on his face and said coldly, "Chase forward."
Fang Yilan's heart was beating so violently that it seemed like it was about to jump out of her throat.
After running for about a cup of tea, I finally saw the Kangrao city gate in the distance. The gate was slowly closing. It was obvious that the people guarding the city had already noticed the enemy army coming towards them in a distance.
She was so anxious that her face turned red. She ignored her reserve and shouted at the top of her voice: "Wait, there are people here!"
"General? When did you leave the city?"
The leader of the city gate looked up and saw that the person coming was Fang Yilan. His expression tensed and he quickly waved his hand to signal the soldiers to stop closing the gate for the time being.
Finally, I managed to run into the city gate, and the gate began to close slowly.
A sharp arrow pierced through the gap in the city gate and shot straight towards Fang Yilan.
The leader was shocked and shouted at the top of his voice: "Be careful!" He subconsciously stood in front of Fang Yilan.
The sharp arrow instantly pierced his back. He suddenly spat out a large mouthful of blood, his legs went limp, and he knelt forward uncontrollably.
Fang Yilan was so frightened that she lost her soul and knelt down. Her hands trembled and she didn't dare to touch his wound. But a pair of hands reached out from the other side. It was Zhao Huaixu, who was thrown out of the carriage by her in the morning.
Zhao Huaixu gave her a comforting look. For some reason, Fang Yilan calmed down when she saw his eyes.
Zhao Huaixu tore off his own clothing and bandaged the wound around the general's back. Soldiers quickly brought a stretcher and carried him to the military doctor's office. Fang Yilan also followed.
Xiling's army had already pressed down to the city gate. The leading general blew the horn and shouted loudly: "Soldiers, charge into the city gate and kill everyone in your path."
The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, and in the flying dust, the iron hooves shattered the tranquility in front of Kangrao City.
Fang Yilan had just changed into her armor and was standing on the city gate. She had seen the scene of soldiers approaching the city gate countless times, but never had she felt so weak in the legs like this.
Suo Tai stood majestically at the foot of the city gate, with the Xiling warriors behind him like a dark cloud pressing down on the city, with no end in sight.
He raised his head and glared at Fang Yilan, shouting at the top of his voice: "Fang Yilan, if you have the guts, come down and have a good fight with me! Don't hide on the city wall like a turtle!"
Fang Yilan's eyebrows shot up, and he cursed loudly, "You old man, stop being so arrogant! I won't fight you, what can you do to me?"
If Xi Ling hadn't attacked suddenly, she would have escaped successfully and wouldn't have caused others to get hurt because of her.
Suo Tai's expression turned extremely ugly: "What did you call me?"
"Whoever responds gets called!"
The Ruining soldiers burst into laughter when they saw Suotai’s pale face.
Suo Tai was enraged and shouted, "Charge, all soldiers! If you can capture Fang Yilan's head, you will be promoted to a higher rank!"
Xiling shouted and rushed towards the city gate like a tide. The soldiers in the front row held shields. For a moment, arrows whistled and the shouts of killing were deafening.
Fang Yilan also decisively ordered: "Defend strictly, archers ready!"
Archers quickly took their positions, drawing their bows and drawing their arrows. With a whoosh, thousands of arrows unleashed, shooting like meteors towards the Xiling soldiers below the city. The rain of arrows met the enemy's rain of arrows in the air, colliding and sending up countless sparks.
Xiling soldiers rushed to the city gate and began to pound it with battering rams. Soldiers on the city wall continuously threw huge rocks, and screams instantly erupted from below, and blood dyed the ground red.
Fang Yilan finally let out all the anger he had been holding in for the past half month. He stabbed and prodded with the spear in his hand, knocking down a group of ground insects that were trying to climb the wall. The soldiers around him were encouraged by seeing their commander being so brave, and their morale was greatly boosted.
Suo Tai looked at the city that had been under siege for so long, feeling extremely anxious. Fang Yilan's condition today was completely different from the previous battle of Kangrao. He had no choice but to give the order: "Retreat!"
The battlefield in front of Kangrao City was in ruins, with the bodies of soldiers from both sides lying in a mess, and blood gathered into a river on the ground, flowing slowly.
Fang Yilan's tense nerves finally relaxed. She let out a long sigh and closed her eyes tiredly.
Maybe, this is fate.
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After winning several battles in a row, the streets and alleys of Ningqiu City were decorated with lights and lanterns.
A grand banquet was specially prepared in the Marquis' Mansion, and generals were invited to gather together. Chu Die and Xun Yun also came with them. Everyone sat around the table, clinking glasses and enjoying a feast of fine wine and meat.
After dinner, Shuxue suggested with a smile, "Miss, now that the war has subsided, why don't we go for a walk in the streets? I think the streets are bustling with activity."
Ever since traveling here, Fang Yilan has been working day and night without a chance to breathe. After being mentioned by Shu Xue, he suddenly felt very weak all over.
She looked outside the house and saw that the streets were bustling with activity. She began to think about going for a stroll.
So she took Shuxue, Zhao Huaixu and others out of the mansion.
As the lights come on, the streets are filled with the lively and bustling atmosphere of life. Stalls line both sides of the city's main roads, reflecting the smiles of passers-by.
"Miss, Mr. Zhao even wrote a letter for me today and sent it to my family. He's such a kind man!"
Shu Xue couldn't hide her excitement and moved closer to Fang Yilan, chattering.
Fang Yilan glanced sideways at the man beside him.
"You are good at winning people's hearts."
Zhao Huaixu smiled gently and replied softly, "Miss Shuxue serves the general wholeheartedly and is as close to the general as family. It is an honor for Huaixu to be able to help her."
Fang Yilan's attention was drawn once again to the dazzling array of stalls lining the street. She became intrigued, stopping and starting along the way, her gaze lingering over the exquisite gadgets. From time to time, she would bend over and pick one up to examine it carefully, and if she found something interesting, she would pay for it.
The people recognized some of her and even came forward to greet her, some even forcing small handmade gifts on her. Fang Yilan couldn't refuse the kindness, so she quietly placed the money in the corner of the stall.
Perhaps no one in the world truly cherishes hatred, but within everyone's heart lies a paradise to protect, countless lives to be blessed. To this end, they are forced to stain their hands with blood, become the executioner bearing the infamy, and let their sleeves be stained with blood day after day, without any regrets.
After returning home, Fang Yilan distributed the new and interesting things she bought on the street as gifts to everyone.
Shuxue received an exquisite hairpin and was so delighted that she immediately pinned it to her bun. Lieutenant General Lin received a pair of thick and durable knee pads and clasped his fists in gratitude for her thoughtfulness. Zhuang Gu received a gleaming dagger and couldn't put it down. Only Zhao Huaixu received nothing.
Zhuang Gu took the carefully packed gifts for Chudie and Xunyun in his hands, and when he stepped away, he looked at Zhao Huaixu with a bit of sympathy in his eyes.
Perhaps it was because the moonlight was too bright, or perhaps it was the meaning of this special holiday, but Fang Yilan tossed and turned in bed.
As the night deepened, the moonlight poured down upon the earth like water, so bright that it was almost blinding. Perhaps it was the moonlight that stirred her thoughts, or perhaps it was the profound meaning of this special holiday, but Fang Yilan lay in bed, unable to sleep. Her mind was swirling with thoughts, and the myriad events of the present world flashed by like a revolving lantern.
Unable to bear the torment of tossing and turning, she simply stood up and gently pushed open the carved wooden door. Slowly walking outside, the cool night breeze blowing against her face slightly dispelled some of the annoyance in her heart.
Zhao Huaixu listened to the unstable footsteps outside the house. After stopping at a corner of the wall, he soon heard the sound of tiles being stepped on on the eaves. He put on his cloak, stood up and went out to check.
The moonlight was hazy and the night breeze was blowing gently. Fang Yilan's black hair fell casually behind her like a waterfall, and a few strands of hair brushed her cheeks.
There seemed to be a hint of drunkenness in his eyes, but it couldn't hide Fang Yilan's sharp and flamboyant starry eyes. Her cheeks were lightly flushed, and she was holding a wine jug in her hand. She tilted her head and looked at the man in green standing on the bluestone slabs in the courtyard.
Fang Yilan squinted his drunken eyes and looked at Zhao Huaixu, and then saw who was coming.
"It's you. Can't you sleep either? Do you want to come up and have a drink with me?"
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