Chapter 133: Chapter 75: Completely Losing Hope

Zhen’er’s face became deathly pale like a thin sheet of paper, devoid of any color.

She had always been proud and strong-willed, believing herself to be the unique and extraordinary one.

However, now that she was saved by Shen Ruoxi, it felt like a resounding slap to her face.

Perhaps only now did she truly begin to examine herself.

She suddenly realized that she might not have the so-called main character halo, and was not as special as she imagined, just an ordinary person in this vast sea of people.

This time, her tone was full of sincerity and heartfelt gratitude: “I’m fine, I can manage, thank you for saving me.”

Shen Ruoxi inexplicably felt that Zhen’er seemed to have changed into another person.

That previously condescending and disdainful gaze of hers had disappeared.

However, Shen Ruoxi didn’t think much of it, quickly taking out her precious hemostatic medicine and applying it on her.

Meanwhile, Jun Moling’s gaze was fixed on Shen Ruoxi from the beginning to the end.

As soon as he saw her leave, he effortlessly dealt with a Beichang soldier and rushed over like the wind.

Xiao Chengyi did the same, as soon as Shen Ruoxi moved, he followed with the fastest speed.

Soon, the four of them stood together.

“Ruoxi, are you alright!”

Jun Moling and Xiao Chengyi almost simultaneously inquired of Shen Ruoxi, who was applying medicine to Zhen’er, their urgent tone full of concern and worry.

At this moment, Zhen’er’s heart seemed to fall into an ice cellar, completely dead.

Actually, all along, she may have been just a spice in Xiao Chengyi’s emotional world, merely a hint of freshness in his monotonous military life.

When everything returned to normal, what lingered in his heart was still his first wife, Shen Ruoxi.

He might have thought he could enjoy the blessings of multiple loves, but never expected Shen Ruoxi’s attitude to be so resolute.

Clearly, even though she was severely wounded now, Shen Ruoxi was unscathed, yet his eyes only held Shen Ruoxi, completely ignoring her existence.

Perhaps only after experiencing the test of life and death can one truly awake from a beautiful illusion.

“I’m fine, Military Guard Ning’s arm was hit by an arrow, but it’s not serious, a bit of rest should do.” Shen Ruoxi’s voice was calm and steady.

Xiao Chengyi seemed to notice Zhen’er only then, hastily asking, “Zhen’er, are you hurt?”

Zhen’er’s expression was extremely cold, responding indifferently, “I’m fine.”

Seeing her attitude, Xiao Chengyi’s face instantly turned angry, “Why act tough if you’re fine? Don’t you know, if…”

The word “Ruoxi” almost slipped out, Xiao Chengyi realized it was inappropriate, and quickly changed his words: “Military Doctor Shen almost got killed because of you!”

Listening to Xiao Chengyi’s accusations, Zhen’er’s heart seemed to fall into an endless wasteland, left with emptiness, feeling her past efforts completely worthless.

She had once longed to spend blissful times with Xiao Chengyi, investing all her modern knowledge and skills into their life.

Yet the ending was so tragic, she couldn’t garner even the slightest concern from him.

“Aren’t I trying to defeat Beichang Country?” Zhen’er retorted loudly.

Jun Moling frowned, unwilling to argue pointlessly here, retorting coldly, “It’s dangerous here, General Xiao, quickly take Military Guard Ning to safety.”

Xiao Chengyi’s eyes lingered on Shen Ruoxi, clearly unwilling to leave, but upon seeing Zhen’er’s face, pale as paper, he eventually responded with difficulty, “Understood.”

Jun Moling nodded and said, “Military Doctor Shen, return to the camp immediately.”

“Marshal, I need to find my senior sister, she opened the gate, I’m afraid she’s in danger.” Shen Ruoxi said anxiously.

“Alright, let’s go together.” Jun Moling agreed.

Although Shen Ruoxi wanted to say that as the commander, he should keep a close watch on the ever-changing battlefield, she saw that the situation on the battlefield was already one-sided, with Dayi Country’s army advancing triumphantly, she nodded, “Alright.”

At this moment, the battlefield was filled with smoke, the shouts of battle gradually weakening. Beichang’s army was retreating with low morale, defeat was inevitable.

Once in a safe place, Zhen’er’s voice was cool with an imperceptible tremor.

“Xiao Chengyi, you saw me just now, right?”

In her heart, she still held a tiny glimmer of hope, perhaps he just hadn’t noticed her plight, hadn’t seen the life-threatening arrow aimed at her.

A trace of hesitation suddenly appeared on Xiao Chengyi’s face.

This momentary hesitation extinguished the last flicker of hope in Zhen’er’s heart.

She suddenly felt so pathetic, just like one of those cliché love stories in modern times, where the heroine and the mistress face danger simultaneously, forcing the male lead to choose who to save, with the male lead often saving the mistress and heartlessly abandoning the heroine.

Yet for her, everything was completely reversed.

She believed herself to be the almighty heroine who had traveled through time, only to find she had become the despised “mistress,” while the male lead chose the original heroine, Shen Ruoxi, leaving her completely behind.

She couldn’t understand why, despite her knowledge and abilities surpassing this era, she repeatedly encountered obstacles in this unfamiliar world, with such a tumultuous fate, and everything going so wrong?

Is this the so-called fate of a time traveler?

She took a deep breath, suddenly smiling tragically at Xiao Chengyi, her voice trembling as she asked, “Xiao Chengyi, tell me honestly, if both Shen Ruoxi and I were in danger at the same time, who would you save?”

Though Xiao Chengyi had already answered her with silence, Zhen’er remained unwilling to give up, stubbornly asking again.

“What nonsense are you spouting! What horrific scenes haven’t appeared on the battlefield? You’re merely injured in the arm; it’s no big deal. What on earth are you thinking! This is a battlefield! Dayi’s priorities matter most.” Xiao Chengyi frowned, his annoyance evident.

At this moment, Shen Ruoxi and Jun Moling’s figures had vanished, even though their soldiers were about to control the entire battlefield, the sounds of battle continued, stray arrows still occasionally flying recklessly.

In Xiao Chengyi’s heart, he couldn’t stop worrying about Shen Ruoxi.

At this point, he had nearly exhausted all his patience, his face full of impatience.

Zhen’er’s heart completely froze, yet she still refused to give up, insistently asking, “Xiao Chengyi, I want you to choose one between us! Who would you save?”

Xiao Chengyi glared angrily, scolding loudly, “I said, I feel guilty towards Shen Ruoxi! Loyalty Marquis only has her as the sole descendant; as a citizen of Dayi Country, we should all strive to protect her fully.

Haven’t you seen the Marshal also doing his best to protect her? Ning Zhen, in the face of national enmity and family hatred, how can you be so narrow-minded?

Besides, cutting the suspension bridge’s iron chain was such a crucial part, aren’t you aware? Aren’t you unharmed now?

Also, it was you earlier who acted recklessly, exposing yourself, nearly getting Shen Ruoxi killed, almost putting us in a disadvantageous position, you should reflect on this!”

Upon hearing this, Zhen’er finally lost all hope, her gaze turning hollow and lifeless, the last glimmer of hope in her heart finally extinguished.

She couldn’t help but laugh bitterly, muttering to herself, “Shen Ruoxi was right, if someone can abandon their first wife, what can’t they do? I must have been out of my mind before!”

She suddenly looked at Xiao Chengyi, gloatingly saying, “Xiao Chengyi, I think the Marshal protecting her isn’t because she’s the sole descendant of Loyalty Marquis, but because he likes her! Your remarriage chances are probably gone!”

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