Chapter 118 Hugging her lightly
The patients in the wounded camp were getting better day by day, and Shen Ning was ready to leave as soon as possible. After all, this was a military camp, and it was always inconvenient to live in the same room with Xiao Nanchen.
She had done everything she needed to do and wanted to go home early.
But that night, the navy camp was in chaos...
Shen Ning saw the mess outside and couldn't help but feel a little nervous. When she saw Cheng Ying beside her was calm, she calmed down and asked Cheng Ying tentatively: "General Cheng, do you know what happened?"
Cheng Ying hurriedly said, "Sir, just call me by my name... The commotion over there must be the sound of Envoy Xie, carrying the imperial decree, arresting Commander-in-Chief Zhou Chenglu."
Shen Ning was stunned in silence: "Xie Yuncheng captured the commander-in-chief Zhou Chenglu?"
The commander-in-chief was the number one person in the Xinzhou army, and Xie Yuncheng was only his deputy general, but he captured his immediate superior?
Cheng Ying hummed, "Envoy Xie has an imperial decree that Zhou Chenglu is suspected of collaborating with the Japanese and having ties to the evil cult rebels. Now that they have found evidence, they want to arrest him and bring him back to the capital for trial."
Shen Ning was really shocked this time.
The highest commander of a continent's army is in collusion with the Japanese and has connections with the rebels... Isn't this too big of a scandal?
She was a little worried: "This is the Xinzhou Army. Will those people agree to let Xie Yuncheng capture their commander?"
Chengying explained respectfully, "Part of the Xinzhou army originally belonged to the Xie family army. Moreover, Envoy Xie holds the imperial order and has solid evidence. No one will seek death. Please rest assured, my lord. The navy camp will not be in chaos."
If the Xinzhou Navy really dares to cause chaos, there will be no Xinzhou Navy tomorrow.
Shen Ning nodded, feeling relieved.
She actually witnessed such a big thing up close... She'd better leave early. This is not a place for a retirement-type player like her.
Just as Shen Ning went back to her room to pack her things and prepare to wait for Xiao Nanchen to come back and tell her about leaving, on the other side, in the barracks cell, Xiao Nanchen and Xie Yuncheng stood opposite Zhou Chenglu.
The originally high-spirited commander-in-chief Zhou Chenglu had been tortured.
After being captured by Xie Yuncheng, no one even asked him a single question, he was just tortured.
Those silent men in black came from nowhere and didn't say a word. They just silently used various tools on him.
Although Zhou Chenglu had a mediocre personality, he was also a military general. After being tortured, his whole body was covered in blood, the veins in his neck were twisted in pain, and two of his back teeth were broken.
He couldn't control the pain and made undignified groans from time to time, but he didn't say a word.
After the torture was over, he was dragged to the corner and leaned against it, his body completely limp. He looked at the two men opposite him with a wry smile in his eyes: "I used to think you two weren't on good terms, but it turns out you were just acting for Zhou."
Xie Yuncheng had a blank expression on his face: "Commander, do you have anything to say?"
Zhou Chenglu's gaze fell on Xiao Nanchen. "I've long suspected that with your talent as a military advisor, you must have other motives for coming to my side to offer advice... To avoid suspicion, I left the battle in the hands of the military advisor. I didn't expect... hehe..."
Zhou Chenglu knew what he had done and was always terrified.
When he saw that this unknown military advisor had such great abilities, he had already guessed something.
That was why he showed great respect to the military advisor and was careful not to reveal any clues, but he didn't expect that he still underestimated the other party's ability.
"It turns out that the military advisor is Xie Sishi's man."
Xie Yuncheng: ...
He didn't refute, nor did he allow Xiao Nanchen beside him to speak. Instead, he coldly asked Zhou Chenglu, "As the commander-in-chief of Xinzhou, commanding thousands of troops, don't you know the consequences of collaborating with the Japanese?"
Zhou Chenglu looked bleak, and he managed a wry smile: "Of course I know."
Those in the army who colluded with the Japanese were to be beheaded for minor offenses, and skinned and stuffed with straw for serious offenses...
His voice was low and hoarse. "I have no choice. If I don't do this, I will face a fate more horrible than being skinned and stuffed with straw."
Xie Yuncheng frowned: "What could be more terrifying than being skinned and stuffed with straw?"
Zhou Chenglu shook his head. "Yes, so General Xie, there's no need to ask any more questions. No matter what you do, even if I'm skinned alive, I won't say a word."
The torture he just received was not something an ordinary person could endure. Zhou Chenglu looked like he was determined to die.
"You..." Xie Yuncheng gritted his teeth and wanted to draw his sword to chop him to death, but he barely restrained himself when he saw the look in Xiao Nanchen's eyes.
"Let's go."
Xiao Nanchen spoke slowly, "Have someone keep an eye on him and don't let him commit suicide. After we return to the capital, send him to the Jinyiwei prison. We have plenty of options."
The veins on Zhou Chenglu's forehead throbbed a few times, and he closed his eyes... Just before he bit his tongue to commit suicide, the man in black who was carrying out the execution next to him removed his jaw without saying a word.
Xiao Nanchen advised him calmly, "Master Zhou, you'd better be quiet. If I don't allow you to, you won't die."
Behind him, Zhou Chenglu suddenly shouted, "Who are you?"
Xiao Nanchen didn't even turn his head.
Walking outside with Xie Yuncheng, Xie Yuncheng was a little angry: "I really want to skin him alive."
As a high-ranking military officer in Daxuan, with tens of thousands of soldiers under his command, he colluded with the Japanese and committed treason. His crime is truly unforgivable.
Xiao Nanchen walked forward without looking away. "It's not the time to kill him yet. It's more important to root out the evil forces in Xinzhou. Send someone to find Zhou Chenglu's family. They should be under control."
Xie Yuncheng hurriedly chased after them: "Will they make any moves?"
Xiao Nanchen hummed, "Zhou Chenglu holds a high position of power, so he must know a lot. Go back and organize your troops, and make a move... If anyone is watching this place, they won't be able to sit still."
"yes."
Xie Yuncheng responded.
Xiao Nanchen suddenly asked him, "Are you convinced now? Are you not going to bother Doctor Ning anymore?"
Xie Yuncheng's expression froze slightly, and he turned away. "Medical skills are medical skills, but that Rabbit Lord actually dared to seduce Your Highness. If I ever discover that he has ill intentions, I will definitely not let him off!"
After saying this, Xie Yuncheng turned around and said to Xiao Nanchen, "Your Highness may have never touched a woman before, so he doesn't know how good a woman is..."
Xiao Nanchen interrupted expressionlessly: "Shut up."
Xie Yuncheng paused, then couldn't help but finish: "A grown man is born to look like a foxy woman. Your Highness should not be fooled by him."
Xiao Nanchen: ...
Xie Yuncheng was in charge of military affairs, and Xiao Nanchen was worried about the "foxy woman" in the house, so he went back directly.
But as soon as he entered the room and saw Shen Ning, he suddenly realized something, stopped, raised his hand and smelled his clothes.
The smell of blood in the cell was too strong just now, and he was worried that it would stifle her.
Seeing his actions, Shen Ning was a little surprised: "What's wrong?"
Xiao Nanchen put down his hand: "I just went to the prison cell and I'm worried about picking up some smell."
He felt as if there was a bit of blood on his body... Having been in the army for many years, he had actually become accustomed to these smells.
But it’s different now. Before, it was just him and it didn’t matter what happened, but now there is Shen Ning.
She was so fragrant and soft, what if she hated the smell of him?
Shen Ning had no idea what Prince Ding was thinking. Seeing him standing there motionless with a frown on his face, he walked over and sniffed, "It doesn't smell like anything."
In fact, Shen Ning stayed in the wounded camp by herself. The smell of the wounds on the wounded there was not light, and she had gotten used to it.
Seeing that she didn't dislike it, Xiao Nanchen breathed a sigh of relief, but when he lowered his eyes and saw her sniffing like a little animal, he couldn't help but think of the "foxy woman" that Xie Yuncheng mentioned.
In fact, her appearance had nothing to do with foxy charm. Whether it was her large, dark deer eyes or the dimples at the corners of her lips, they were all lively, lovely and delicate... But it was this appearance that could easily arouse the evil thoughts in his heart.
Xiao Nanchen looked away.
Not long after, hot water was delivered. After Shen Ning washed up, Xiao Nanchen also went behind the screen to wash. After everything was cleaned up, Shen Ning told Xiao Nanchen that she wanted to go back.
"The injuries of those injured have stabilized, and Ye Heng can also focus on the production of allicin. I am no longer needed here. You also have things to do. I think it is better for me to go back early."
Xiao Nanchen's heart moved slightly.
He also knew that what Shen Ning said was true. Rationally, he should have sent her back early... But when he thought about not being able to see her every night like this, he couldn't help but feel irritated.
At this moment, Xiao Nanchen realized that he was now obsessed with Shen Ning. He wished he could look at her every day and keep her by his side all the time.
But he knew he couldn't just do whatever he wanted.
She has her own things she wants to do, and the environment here is too unfair for her. What's more, he is really worried that he won't be able to endure this torture every night.
"I'll take you back tomorrow morning."
In the end, reason prevailed.
Having agreed to set off tomorrow, Shen Ning quickly washed up, packed up, and lay down. After hearing Xiao Nanchen also wash up and lie down on the wooden bed outside, Shen Ning closed her eyes.
There was the scent of Xiao Nanchen in the air. She had fallen asleep smelling this scent for the past few days. When she thought that he was just outside, she inexplicably felt at ease and soon fell into a deep sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a light knock on the door.
Xiao Nanchen opened his eyes suddenly and heard Chi Xiao's voice, speaking in a very low voice: "Master, Xinzhou Governor Yang Xu and Prefect Tao Yongnian have arrived."
A cold light flashed in Xiao Nanchen's eyes. He stood up calmly, put on his coat, and walked quietly to Shen Ning's bedside, calling her softly, "Shen Ning."
Shen Ning opened her eyes in confusion: "Anan, is it dawn?"
Xiao Nanchen leaned over very close to her and whispered, "There are some things to deal with outside, it might be chaotic for a while, you stay in the room and don't go out, there are people outside to protect you, nothing will happen."
Shen Ning suddenly woke up and quickly sat up: "Is it dangerous? You must be careful."
Xiao Nanchen was originally leaning over, and when Shen Ning sat up, the two of them were very close in an instant... Xiao Nanchen finally couldn't help himself, and under the cover of the dim light, he hugged her very lightly: "It's not dangerous, don't be afraid."
Shen Ning was stunned for a moment, and the next moment, Xiao Nanchen had already turned around and walked out...
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