Chapter 126: Chapter 68: Every Meeting Is Mockery and Sarcasm

He shaved off his full beard, and the face that was revealed was so stunningly handsome it left one speechless, impossible to describe in words.

The well-defined contours seemed to be meticulously sculpted by a knife and axe, with every line exuding an aura of coldness and authority.

His sword-like eyebrows slanted into his temples, his deep eyes dazzlingly brilliant like cold stars, yet the pressure within was daunting, deterring anyone from direct gaze.

Beneath his high nose bridge, his thin lips were tightly pressed, giving off an extraordinary temperament.

Shen Ruoxi looked at him, her heart thumping with a ’boom,’ as if her heartbeat quickened unconsciously. After shaving, he was unexpectedly so handsome.

She wondered inwardly, why did he suddenly decide to shave the beard at such a time?

“Greetings, Marshal.”

Suppressing the stunning reaction in her heart, Shen Ruoxi respectfully saluted.

“Military Doctor Shen, no need for formalities! This is the commander of the reinforcements, get to know him.” Jun Moling said carelessly.

In fact, he felt somewhat uneasy and tense inside, Xiao Chengyi had a new wife yet still persistently pursued Shen Ruoxi, worrying him that Shen Ruoxi might lose her clarity and return to him.

“Military Doctor? Never heard Ruoxi sister had this skill? Zhen’er greets sister.” Ning Zhen’er said with a sarcastic smile.

She had slimmed down quite a bit, obviously not fully recovered. Compared to her previous white lotus image, she now exuded more provocation.

“Military Guard Ning, I mentioned before my mother has only one daughter, stop trying to get close, there are many things you don’t know! Because we’re not familiar.” Shen Ruoxi coldly laughed without mercy.

Ning Zhen’er’s face flashed with shame and fury, she gritted her teeth and forced a smile, “After all, we served the same man, calling you sister isn’t excessive, right? Ruoxi sister is somewhat small-hearted.”

Shen Ruoxi raised an eyebrow, her words full of sarcasm, “Military Guard Ning, the man you served, I did not serve at all. I only regard the man you mentioned as a rag to be discarded. If you came here to seek trouble with me, Shen Ruoxi, I’m game.”

Xiao Chengyi’s face suddenly turned somber, snapping coldly, “Zhen’er, we’re here to reclaim Xia Pass, stop with the nonsense.”

Ning Zhen’er’s anger surged and she shouted furiously, “Can’t you see she’s been continually mocking me, and deriding you? You care for her so much, but does she appreciate it?”

She felt as if she were going mad.

She remembered on the stage, after being fiercely beaten by Shen Ruoxi, he seemed to have improved, showing care and warmth, promising never to mention Shen Ruoxi again and to live well as a couple with her, she naively chose to believe again.

Yet, upon hearing Shen Ruoxi had gone to the border city, he became dispirited again, often lost in thought alone, needing to ask questions twice when spoken to.

This situation infuriated her immensely.

What’s more, unexpectedly, after being dazed at home for two days, he went to seek the Emperor to let him be the commander of the reinforcements.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor agreed.

At the time, she was almost angered to the point of spitting blood, but then she thought it’s fine to go to the border city, anyway Shen Ruoxi is there, let Xiao Chengyi see for himself who is more competent?

She couldn’t believe, as a time-traveling woman herself, she couldn’t outmatch a historical person.

But unexpectedly, even at this point, he still backed Shen Ruoxi, ignoring her as the legitimate wife.

If he couldn’t let go of her, why did he involve himself with her in the first place!

“What nonsense are you saying?” Jun Moling’s face was so dark it seemed ink could drip from it, his expression intensely stern, “This is a military tent, not a marketplace! Xiao Chengyi, if you can’t manage your wife, then I, the Marshal, will!”

Xiao Chengyi and Ning Zhen’er both felt a sudden jolt of fear.

Truthfully, Ning Zhen’er was quite intimidated by Jun Moling.

It couldn’t be described as pure fear, rather she felt uneasy from the bottom of her heart upon seeing him.

She always felt his deep eyes could see through everything, so long as she’s near him, she feels exposed.

At first, she had high hopes for Jun Moling.

After all, he was the military commander and almighty Prince Zhan.

Unfortunately, he was too cold, it felt like she froze before even getting close.

Added to this, Xiao Chengyi looked at her with admiration, and he was also rather handsome, so she chose to focus on Xiao Chengyi.

“Marshal, we were wrong.”

The two apologized in unison, but Jun Moling’s inner frustration wouldn’t dissipate.

Even if it was like Shen Ruoxi said, there was no relationship between them anymore.

But thinking she once bore the title of Xiao Chengyi’s wife, made his heart sting with jealousy.

The jealousy surged like overwhelming tides, relentless and unstoppable.

Jun Moling steadied himself deeply, his stern face as cold as iron, speaking decisively, “Since the reinforcements have arrived, this time I gather all generals here to discuss how to fight this battle? We must strive for a swift victory.”

Upon finishing, he unfolded the simulated terrain map, and everyone quickly gathered around.

Suddenly, Shen Ruoxi felt a surge of shame, silently chastising herself for misreading the intention, he called her to discuss serious matters.

She quickly cleared all distractions, concentrated fully on the terrain map before her.

“Xia Pass is here, these are its surrounding terrains, everyone speak up, how should we attack?” Jun Moling’s sharp eyes focused on the map as he asked.

“Marshal, this should be the crucial route!” Ning Zhen’er pointed to Moon Valley and spoke first.

Jun Moling nodded slightly, “Correct, this is the only way to Xia Pass, if the enemy sets up an ambush here, our army might get encircled.”

Ning Zhen’er turned her gaze towards Shen Ruoxi, tauntingly asked, “Military Doctor Shen, do you have any insights?”

Shen Ruoxi’s lips curved subtly, a calm gleam in her eyes, “I suppose Military Guard Ning has a well-thought-out plan.”

Ning Zhen’er’s face showed a triumphant expression, “Naturally.”

Shen Ruoxi’s demeanor remained composed, her voice tranquil, “Then please, I’m all ears.”

Ning Zhen’er raised her eyes and coincidentally met Jun Moling’s stern yet incredibly handsome appearance, for a moment, her heart slightly lost its rhythm.

Sighing inwardly, lamenting to herself.

Such an extraordinarily handsome man, yet indifferent to women, cold and heartless, already twenty-five yet still single, perhaps due to health issues.

Ning Zhen’er steadied herself and continued, “We all know this place, the enemy will surely heavily ambush it, so we must eliminate them completely, I think a fire attack is a good option.”

Shen Ruoxi furrowed her brows, immediately rebutted, “A fire attack? This is a forested area, once the fire spreads it’s uncontrollable, the consequences unimaginable!”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into contemplation, the atmosphere became heavy.

Jun Moling’s gaze swept between the two, fingers lightly tapping the table, as if in deliberation.

“Marshal, the subordinate believes Military Doctor Shen’s words are reasonable, using fire in the forest is highly risky.” An old general stepped forward to speak.

“But without a fire attack, how can we approach Xia Pass? A regular ambush would sacrifice many soldiers.” Ning Zhen’er argued.

Shen Ruoxi sneered, “With the unforgiving nature of fire and water, losing control might cause self-inflicted harm, absolutely inadvisable, I have a measure instead.”

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