All the hardships and suffering vanished like smoke at this moment.
"I'm out!" Lu Li opened his arms wide, as if to embrace the whole world. Sunlight shone on him, and the golden light made him look like a reborn warrior, radiating a dazzling glow.
The Ghost Doctor's lips curled up: "This time you escaped danger without serious injury, and you even obtained many treasures. Perhaps those herbs contain a secret formula that can have a miraculous effect on the prince's condition."
A glimmer of hope ignited in Xu Yuehuai's eyes. "Then let's hurry back to the military camp; time is of the essence."
The four men made their way through the night towards the center of the military camp. As soon as they entered, General Liu's deputy, Li Lei, greeted them anxiously: "Where is the general? Why are only you two back?"
Xu Yuehuai slowly took out the blood-stained rag from his bosom. "General Liu unfortunately encountered a poisonous insect and died a heroic death, his body never to be found. But I have personally killed his enemy and avenged him."
Upon hearing this, Li Lei's eyes blazed with fury. He snatched the piece of cloth, pressed it tightly to his chest, tears welling in his eyes, and his voice trembled: "It's all your fault! You harmed General Lin, and now you've killed General Liu! How can the soldiers on the border live in peace? How can their families accept this cruel reality?" His anger erupted like a volcano, uncontrollable.
Seeing this, Yan Qing was furious. He stepped forward and said coldly, "That's enough! Standing in front of you is the Regent's Consort of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Princess He Yue! Every effort she makes is for the safety of this land and you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Lei not only failed to restrain himself but became even more agitated: "So what? Can she bring the innocent dead back to life? Hahahaha! If she hadn't been so headstrong, how could we have lost two generals in succession! You want me to shut up? You'll have to kill me!"
The surrounding soldiers were taken aback by the sudden conflict and looked at each other in bewilderment. Some tried to step forward to dissuade them, while others stood silently. The atmosphere was extremely tense.
Several soldiers stepped forward, blocking Li Lei's path, and shouted, "If you want to kill the deputy general, you'll have to get past us first!"
"Yes, and me too!"
Their sharp eyes revealed their loyalty and protectiveness towards their superiors.
Xu Yuehuai slowly stepped forward, her tone calm yet powerful: "Deputy General Li, I do bear responsibility for this matter, and I don't blame you for your anger. But please remember, I feel your pain as well. And please believe that everything I have done is for the peace of more people."
After saying that, she turned and walked towards the room where Qi Guze was recuperating. The Ghost Doctor and Lu Li followed closely behind, their backs appearing particularly resolute in the dim light.
Yan Qing gazed in the direction Xu Yuehuai had left, and whispered a warning to Li Lei again: "The Princess has shown great tolerance and understanding in today's events. But if you speak disrespectfully again in the future, especially in front of the Prince, the consequences will be unimaginable. Remember, the Princess's sacrifices and contributions are far greater than you imagine. You should give her the respect and understanding she deserves."
Upon hearing this, Li Lei trembled, as if something had struck the softest part of his heart. He slowly knelt down, tears finally streaming down his face, no longer from anger, but from regret and self-reproach.
"General... I... what should I do!" He choked up, unable to speak any more, only his tears silently expressing his inner struggle and pain.
Seeing this, the surrounding soldiers also lowered their heads, their silence revealing their respect and sympathy for Xu Yuehuai.
The night remained deep, but within this military camp, an invisible force seemed to be quietly growing—a profound understanding of responsibility, sacrifice, and empathy, and a steadfast belief in weathering the storm together and overcoming difficulties.
This turmoil, though it did not quell all the pain, has made everyone re-examine their own hearts, learn to find strength in anger and grief, and see hope in responsibility and sacrifice.
Xu Yuehuai, the Regent's Consort, proved once again with her resilience and wisdom that love and courage are the most powerful weapons in adversity.
Back in that quiet yet somewhat somber room, Xu Yuehuai unconsciously slowed her pace, as if even the air itself carried the worries and hopes in her heart.
She slowly walked to Qi Guze's bedside, gazed at his pale yet still handsome face, and softly called out, "Aze, why was it that when I was most helpless, you used your strength to protect me, while you yourself remained asleep?"
After pondering for a moment, the Ghost Doctor said, "Perhaps it is because of the deep affection between you two, and the unbreakable bond between your souls, that your life forces can sense each other and even share each other in times of crisis. But as for why he has not yet awakened, we will probably need more time to explore."
Xu Yuehuai said firmly, "Then, is it possible to reinject this power from my body into his body and help him wake up as soon as possible? I am willing to pay any price as long as it can help him recover."
The Ghost Doctor shook his head, his expression complicated: "Theoretically it's possible, but I'm still figuring out the specific methods. Right now, I can only stabilize his condition with medication to prevent it from worsening."
As he spoke, he reached out his hand, gesturing for Xu Yuehuai to hand him the package she had brought.
Xu Yuehuai handed over the package without hesitation, her eyes full of trust in the Ghost Doctor: "These medicinal herbs were carefully selected by me. I hope they will be of some help to you. I'm entrusting everything to you."
The Ghost Doctor took the package, nodded, and his eyes flashed with determination: "I will not fail you. Wait for my good news."
After carefully examining Qi Guze's condition, he hurried to the pharmacy to prepare the prescription.
Inside the room, Xu Yuehuai turned to Yan Qing beside him and said, "Yan Qing, quickly gather our manpower to strengthen border patrols and defenses to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Yan Qing accepted the order and left, his back view resolute.
Then, she turned to Lu Li and said seriously, "Lu Li, you must properly settle the people from the Tianxianglou branch. Take them to the military camp and let them take over the camp's food service. At the same time, strengthen security to prevent any unforeseen events."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li immediately agreed and quickly took action.
After the two left, Xu Yuehuai returned to Qi Guze's side, gently resting her head on his chest, tears welling in her eyes: "Aze, can you hear me? Everyone is working hard for you. I miss you so much, I wish you could open your eyes, look at me, and talk to me..."
Her voice choked with emotion, yet it was filled with endless tenderness and longing.
However, Qi Guze remained lying there quietly, without any reaction, which made Xu Yuehuai feel an indescribable sense of loss and helplessness.
She fought back her tears, got up to prepare hot water, and decided to wipe Qi Guze's body, hoping that this small gesture would bring him a little warmth and comfort.
The night grew deeper. Xu Yuehuai sat at the table and picked up her pen to write a letter to the children. Between the lines, there was both her longing and admonition for the children, as well as her expectations for them.
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