Chapter 110: Chapter 53: Still Alive

“Leave Miss Shen to attack Xia Pass! She is brave and resourceful, exceptionally wise. As soon as she arrived, she effortlessly captured Peng City. She is the lucky star of Dayi Country,” Zhai Wen declared loudly.

“Is Xia Pass so easy to attack? How dangerous it is, you’re more aware than me, Teacher! If we don’t retake it, our country will still be under the covetous eyes of Beichang Country. Therefore, we must take it back no matter what.

Loyalty Marquis only has her as the last hope. If anything happens to her, I would be eternally guilty!” Jun Moling’s eyes flashed with pain, his voice urgent and heavy.

Zhai Wen lowered his voice and said, “I think this is her wish, Li. No one is more heartbroken by the entire Shen Family Army’s destruction than her; only she can decide what to do! You cannot stop her.”

Jun Moling felt a tangle of emotions in his heart; he pressed his brow with exhaustion and worry. “Let’s talk about it after we reach Peng City. The army not only needs to reorganize but also needs rest, to replenish weapons! The court’s reinforcements should be arriving soon.”

Zhai Wen knew there was a difficult barrier in his heart that he couldn’t cross.

He thought about finding a suitable time to have a good conversation with Shen Ruoxi, believing that the one who tied the knot should untie it, to help him find inner peace, so he said no more for the moment.

After a while, Jun Moling asked coldly, “Who is the vanguard officer sent by the court this time?”

“It’s Young General Guan, Guan Qizhe. They might arrive first, while the reinforcements coming later could be slower. The commander is…” Zhai Wen stopped abruptly, hesitant to continue.

Jun Moling looked up, his gaze sharp, “Who?”

Zhai Wen sighed, unconsciously lowering his voice, “Xiao Chengyi, it’s said he knelt before His Majesty to request this reinforcements’ leadership.”

“Heh…” Jun Moling let out a cold laugh, the sound so abrupt in the slightly empty tent, full of endless ridicule and chill.

The icy laughter sent a shiver down one’s spine for no reason. In the heat of summer, Zhai Wen couldn’t help but shudder.

He tried to convince him not to act impulsively, instinctively calling, “Li.”

Jun Moling understood his teacher’s meaning, his expression indifferent, yet his tone carried a bone-chilling cold, “Don’t worry, Teacher, I am not someone who confuses personal matters with public duty. I will make him regret it for a lifetime.”

Zhai Wen’s body trembled once more, silently praying for Xiao Chengyi, hoping he could fend for himself.

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Shen Ruoxi stepped out of Jun Moling’s tent, claiming she needed a nap, but in truth, she wanted to check on the casualties among the troops.

She did not come to reinforce just to rest.

In the vast military camp, the soldiers were busy cleaning the battlefield.

Although this battle was a great victory, successfully killing tens of thousands from Beichang, their own troops suffered casualties as well.

The bodies of fallen soldiers were placed neatly together, and Shen Ruoxi felt immensely heavy-hearted.

Each battle took away countless vibrant lives.

Clearly, they should be at home enjoying family time with their parents, yet in their prime, they heroically sacrificed for the country.

Hence, those who incite war are unforgivable, destined to be condemned by history!

Shen Ruoxi walked over with heavy steps, asking in a low voice, “Exactly how many people did we lose?”

In this camp, the soldiers respected her not only because she was the daughter of the Loyalty Marquis, but also because she saved the Marshal and used his feigned death strategy to severely damage Beichang’s troops and successfully captured Peng City.

In the eyes of these soldiers, she seemed like a deity.

A minor leader replied respectfully, “More than three hundred are dead, and the registrar is recording it. Compensation will be given to their parents.”

Shen Ruoxi nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the youthful faces of the dead soldiers, her heart growing heavier.

Just as she was about to tell everyone to continue, she suddenly felt something was off, quickly turning her head and urgently asking, “Are they really all dead?”

“We’ve checked thoroughly!” The minor leader was full of doubt.

Shen Ruoxi suddenly crouched down, holding a soldier’s hand, placing two fingers on his pulse.

Indeed, she couldn’t feel a pulse, but she wasn’t resigned. She gently touched his neck again.

“Miss Shen, during the check…”

“No breath left” had not yet been said when Shen Ruoxi shushed them and then said, “Quick, bring more torches over!”

The minor leader did not dare hesitate and quickly had the soldiers bring more torches.

Using the torchlight, Shen Ruoxi pried open the soldier’s eyes.

“Quick, he’s not dead, get him to the medical tent immediately. I’m coming right away,” Shen Ruoxi said excitedly, quickly placing a Little Spirit Pill into his mouth to protect his heart pulse.

Everyone was first stunned, yet there was no doubt in her words.

Soon, everyone cooperated to swiftly move him to the medical tent.

In this stiflingly tense atmosphere, Shen Ruoxi knew every life was extremely precious.

Her gaze was firm, not giving up any hope of saving a life.

At this moment, she focused entirely on continuing to check other seemingly lifeless soldiers, silently praying, hoping to find a few more who might still be alive.

“There’s another one, quickly carry him over.” Shen Ruoxi shouted loudly.

As soon as she spoke, she quickly placed a Little Spirit Pill into the soldier’s mouth.

Nobody dared to delay, swiftly following her instructions to carry the mentioned soldier to the medical tent.

Just as Shen Ruoxi approached the tent, she heard a coarse, angry voice inside, “Ridiculous, how can you bring in a dead person? Quickly take them away.”

The soldier seemed shocked by the sudden reprimand, his voice trembling, “Doctor Yu, Miss Shen said he’s still alive!”

“Ridiculous, we can’t even tend to the wounded, bringing a dead person here. Does she think because her father was Loyalty Marquis, she can do as she pleases? If it delays other treatments, who will bear that responsibility? Take them away, take them away!”

Doctor Yu’s voice was increasingly stern, filled with undeniable determination.

“Who dares to take them away?” Shen Ruoxi’s voice suddenly resounded throughout the tent, commanding and not to be infringed upon.

“Miss Shen, this is a military camp, a place for treating the wounded. Isn’t it reckless of you to risk delaying others’ treatments?” Doctor Yu scolded angrily.

Shen Ruoxi, her expression stern, replied, “You treat yours, I’ll treat mine, how does that interfere?”

“There are only so many beds, you’re occupying one with a dead person, where will the other wounded lie?”

“Both of them are alive. Do not obstruct me from saving lives. Lay them flat, remove the pillows!”

Shen Ruoxi instructed others.

The soldiers promptly followed Shen Ruoxi’s instructions to lay the two flat.

“Shen Ruoxi, you should know when to stop being ridiculous! I’ve been in the military for years, can’t I distinguish between the dead and the living? Move them away, if something happens, this doctor will bear the responsibility!” Doctor Yu was furious.

“You can’t bear it!” Shen Ruoxi continued checking the two soldiers’ wounds as she spoke swiftly.

“The morals of society are declining, people are heartless. For the daughter of Loyalty Marquis to make fun of the dead for fame, it’s truly regrettable!”

Doctor Yu shook his head continuously, filled with anger at her obstinance.

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