Chapter 139: Chapter 81: Ning Zhen Disappeared

Xiao Chengyi tormented himself outside Jun Moling’s tent for half a day, hoping to see Shen Ruoxi come out.

However, as time passed by, her figure never appeared. The torment in his heart became unbearable, like being fried in oil, and his legs had gone numb. Finally, he resignedly returned to his own tent.

But the moment he entered his tent, he was surprised not to see Ning Zhen.

Suddenly, he remembered that she had gone to see Shen Ruoxi, claiming it was to thank and apologize to her.

That’s not so bad. They might even become sisters, easing the tension between them.

Remembering that Shen Ruoxi was still in Jun Moling’s tent, with no knowledge of when she would return, his frustration deepened, but he knew he didn’t have the guts to snatch Shen Ruoxi away.

The rain outside had lessened significantly. With his heart feeling like it was about to explode, he decided to distract himself by going to Shen Ruoxi’s tent to inform Ning Zhen, planning to bring her back to his camp.

Xiao Chengyi quickly put on rain gear and went out, but when he arrived at Shen Ruoxi’s tent, he couldn’t find Ning Zhen anywhere.

He hurriedly called Qing Ning out, but Qing Ning said she went to sleep, and Ning Zhen mentioned waiting in the tent for Shen Ruoxi, so she didn’t pay further attention.

By the time she came back out, Ning Zhen was gone, and she had no idea where she went.

Xiao Chengyi thought this was a military tent, so nothing should happen. He began asking patrolling soldiers if they had seen Ning Zhen.

The patrolling soldiers said they saw Ning Zhen leaving, and she said she was going back to her own tent.

He was puzzled but didn’t dare delay, so he quickly sent people to search for her.

Just as he was about to go looking himself, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

This matter must be reported to the Marshal, after all, Ning Zhen held a certain status.

And his intention was to get the two people in the tent out, and now he finally had a legitimate reason.

Jun Moling, hearing the guard’s report, said to Shen Ruoxi, “You should rest, I’m going to check it out, and also head to the teacher’s tent.”

“I’ll go with you! I need to head back anyway.”

Jun Moling saw that she insisted on not staying in his tent and had to comply, so the two of them came out together.

Seeing them come out together, Xiao Chengyi’s eyes inadvertently flicked to Shen Ruoxi’s clothes.

Her hair was slightly disheveled from the rain, but her clothes were neat, and her expression was natural, clearly not having experienced what he had been worried about for half the day.

Only then did Xiao Chengyi’s mood somewhat calm down.

He bowed and saluted, “Subordinate greets the Marshal. Sorry to disturb you late at night; it’s mainly because Military Guard Ning is missing.”

Why did a perfectly good person suddenly vanish without a trace?

Shen Ruoxi looked surprised at this news.

Jun Moling furrowed his brows tightly, his handsome face appearing more authoritative due to its seriousness, as he asked coldly, “What on earth is going on?

Xiao Chengyi hurriedly explained, “Marshal, it’s like this. Military Guard Ning said she was going to thank and apologize to Military Doctor Shen, then when I saw she hadn’t returned, I went to look for her, but she was gone.”

Upon hearing this, Jun Moling’s face turned cold, “Then shouldn’t you hurry and find her!”

Xiao Chengyi swiftly bowed and replied, “Subordinate has already sent people to search.”

He’s already searching, what’s the use of telling this now?

Jun Moling frowned, but seeing Xiao Chengyi sneakily glancing at Shen Ruoxi, he understood a bit of what was happening.

Realizing this, his mood unexpectedly lightened.

He indeed owed Xiao Chengyi some thanks; if not for his despicable acts, he wouldn’t have reunited with Shen Ruoxi nor would she have agreed to marry him.

His expression was indifferent, but his tone was undeniable, “Deploy more people to find Military Guard Ning. You also should go search quickly.”

“Yes.” Xiao Chengyi responded, but his gaze turned to Shen Ruoxi, deliberately asking, “Why is Military Doctor Shen here?”

Shen Ruoxi subconsciously wanted to explain, “Just now, the heavy rain…”

But before she could finish, Jun Moling interrupted casually, “General Xiao, right now you should be concerned about your wife and find her quickly.

As for Military Doctor Shen, we are returning to the Capital City to get married. Her being in my tent is no big deal. By the way, I hope you can attend the ceremony to bless us.”

As soon as he said this, Xiao Chengyi’s face turned pale as paper. He stared incredulously at Jun Moling, his voice trembling, “Marshal, what did you say?”

Jun Moling smirked disdainfully, deciding to deliver a fatal blow.

He naturally wrapped his arm around Shen Ruoxi’s waist and pulled her into his embrace.

Shen Ruoxi’s body stiffened, instinctively trying to push him away, but Jun Moling applied a slight force and gave her a look as if to say “don’t move.”

Then he slowly spoke, “Ruoxi saved my life twice, and I have no way to repay her; naturally, I should devote myself to her. Fortunately, she didn’t refuse my offer, which is my good fortune.”

Shen Ruoxi frowned, thinking to herself, did she save his life twice? Wasn’t it just that one time?

She realized Jun Moling might be exaggerating to provoke Xiao Chengyi, so she didn’t refute, allowing him to hold her stiffened waist.

Xiao Chengyi stared intently at Jun Moling’s hand around Shen Ruoxi’s waist, feeling an intense urge to break Jun Moling’s arm but didn’t dare to act.

At this moment, his body trembled almost unable to stand, his lips quivering, his voice filled with undeniable pain and disbelief, “Ruoxi, is this true?”

Feeling the burning warmth from the big hand on her waist, Shen Ruoxi’s face couldn’t help but flush, but she steadied herself and said, “General Xiao, how many times have I told you, you shouldn’t call me Ruoxi, please address me as Military Doctor Shen.

The Prince’s words are true. Once we return to the Capital City, we will get married, so you should hurry and find Captain Ning, to avoid any mishaps.”

Xiao Chengyi seemed to have taken a heavy blow, his mind went blank, and he spoke incoherently, “Ruoxi, are you punishing me? I’ve already apologized, what more do you want?”

“Punish you? Xiao Chengyi, you think too highly of yourself. From the moment you returned with Ning Zhen, we became strangers.

I thought we hadn’t completely fallen out, and at least kept some dignity for each other.

But now with your relentless badgering, I utterly despise it.

It’s over between us. If it weren’t for the victorious battle and the army’s jubilant cheers, I’d really want to beat you up. I’ll be on my way.”

“Ruoxi, I’ll escort you,” Jun Moling’s words, especially addressing himself as the Prince, were like an invisible chasm, making Xiao Chengyi acutely aware of the immense status gap between them.

Xiao Chengyi’s fists clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white. He suddenly shouted loudly, “Prince, marrying Ruoxi won’t be that easy, I’m afraid! His Majesty will never agree.”

Shen Ruoxi kicked him, “Call me Ruoxi one more time?”

Stumbling from the kick, Xiao Chengyi stubbornly stood firm, saying in a deep voice, “Prince, what I said is the truth. It will harm your relationship with His Majesty as brothers, please consider carefully and cut your ties with Military Doctor Shen.”

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