Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Let’s Talk This Out

This young boy hits really painfully, it’s like the pain goes deep into your bones!

When has Wen Hao ever been treated like this? He was both shocked and furious, cursing under his breath, issuing a stern warning, gritting through his teeth that he would tear Xia Wenjin to pieces.

Xia Wenjin turned a deaf ear.

Watching her mercilessly beating Wen Hao, Huangfu Jingchen didn’t even have the thought to stop her. Shang Jingwang was anxious, urging them to talk it out, constantly trying to mediate the fight, but his feet were nailed to the ground as he watched Wen Hao being beaten like a dog!

Xia Wenjin stopped only when she was tired; she was still unwell and weak, otherwise, she wouldn’t have let him off so easily!

After the beating, she coldly said, “This is on behalf of the villagers of Wangshan Town for beating you up!”

Of course, he silently added in his heart, it was for the innocent villagers of Wangshan Town who tragically died in the past life!

This beating left Wen Hao with no temper at all. He pitifully said, “Let’s talk it over, can’t we just talk it over instead?” hitting so hard!

Xia Wenjin coldly said, “Now you are willing to speak properly?”

Where was the air of the Fourth Rank General in Wen Hao at this moment? With bruises and a swollen face, he bowed repeatedly to Huangfu Jingchen and Xia Wenjin, looking very humble, baring his lips that were busted from the beating, he said, “Just say whatever you need, as long as it’s within my power, I’ll definitely do it!”

This kind of spineless and unprincipled military general, if he really went to the battlefield, could he win battles? Huangfu Jingchen frowned, his eyes were filled with cold distaste.

Xia Wenjin also had great disdain for his servility and weakness, but now, he was indeed a Court military officer, a commanding general. She said to Shang Jingwang, “Lord Shang, now this Mr. Wen is willing to listen to you, you two have a good chat!”

Shang Jingwang swallowed again. His gaze at Xia Wenjin was indeed hard to describe.

He knew Young Master Jing had extraordinary skills. At that time, when the villagers were charging, if it wasn’t for Young Master Jing intervening, things could have been disastrous. But as a member of the Imperial Family and a well-known playboy in the Capital City, even though he might only be superficially so, it was unsurprising for a family valuing martial and literary prowess.

He never expected that Doctor Xia, this thin and frail, gentle and warm youngster, not only had excellent medical skills but was also so frightening in action. Watching those seemingly fragile arms and legs acting as if they were on springs, kicking Wen Hao like a ball, almost leaving afterimages, it made his heart palpitate. Beside Young Master Jing, there were indeed countless capable people.

He snapped back to reality and quickly helped Wen Hao up to sit.

But where did Wen Hao dare to sit? His whole body ached.

However, taking one look at Huangfu Jingchen standing calmly to the side and Xia Wenjin, he still gritted his teeth and obediently sat down.

He didn’t dare stand!

Shang Jingwang, with proper courtesy, performed a bow, saying, “Mr. Wen, I have sought several times to meet, but you avoided me. I guess Young Master Jing was anxious, hence resorted to this last ditch attempt! Please don’t hold it against us!”

Not hold it against? Unlikely!

They dragged him to this ghostly place, beat him up, scolded him—how could he, a dignified military officer, not want to tear apart Young Master Jing and Doctor Xia once he gets the chance? However, he knew, being under someone else’s eaves, you had to bow your head. He endured the pain and the hatred in his heart, and vaguely said, “Hmm!”

Only then did Shang Jingwang get to the point: “Mr. Wen, the epidemic in Wangshan Town is now well-controlled, and the cure has been developed. In less than half a month, the epidemic in the entire Wangshan Town will be resolved. Lord Yu was unaware of the situation in Wangshan Town, hence the troops were deployed. Could you truthfully report the situation here to Lord Yu and ask him not to use such extreme measures?”

Thousands of lives!

Wen Hao previously thought the matter with thousands of lives was significant indeed, but he wasn’t worried about the innocence of the thousands, rather he feared this huge number might bring negative effects if it reached the Capital City.

But the words from the military strategist eased away that concern. Don’t mention thousands, even tens of thousands of lives, he wouldn’t care less.

At this moment, Shang Jingwang was looking at him. He thought of the ever-illusive Huangfu Jingchen and the violent, unreasonable Xia Wenjin standing behind Shang Jingwang, so he nodded vigorously like a chicken pecking rice, saying, “Since the cure has already been developed, I will surely speak well of it to Lord Yu to dissuade him from such thoughts!”

In his heart, however, he thought, to first deceive them into believing, once I get out and back to the barracks, I will tighten the encirclement here even more; even if Lord Yu hasn’t decided immediately, I’ll make him decide soon. The unruly villagers of Wangshan Town deserve to die!

The fierce and bloodthirsty intent in his eyes flickered for just a moment; Shang Jingwang did not notice, but Huangfu Jingchen and Xia Wenjin saw it clearly.

Shang Jingwang was very pleased, not expecting Mr. Wen to be so accommodating after being beaten, all thanks to Doctor Xia.

He was about to suggest to Huangfu Jingchen and Xia Wenjin to release Wen Hao, after all, this was technically an abduction, and Wen Hao would surely hold it against him, it’s better to resolve enmities than to accumulate them. He turned and said, “Young Master Jing, shall we send Mr. Wen back?”

Wen Hao felt a surge of joy internally; he knew even with Shang Jingwang’s guts of steel, he wouldn’t dare be disrespectful to him, accounting this as his opportunity to settle the score after returning!

Xia Wenjin leisurely replied, “No rush!”

Wen Hao was shocked inside, raising his head to look at her.

Xia Wenjin smiled lightly, saying, “Mr. Wen was quite disrespectful just now, I hope Mr. Wen, as a noble person, won’t remember the faults of us minor people!”

Wen Hao was gnashing his teeth in hatred in his heart yet forced a reluctant smile, saying, “No…no!” Yeah, right!

Xia Wenjin’s eyes gleamed, smiling broadly, “Sure enough, Mr. Wen is generous, it’s truly moving! You are indeed a guest we could not have invited. Since you are here, we naturally must treat you well. We humble folks rarely get to meet such high officials. Now we must seize the opportunity to curry favor, we can’t let Mr. Wen leave so soon!”

Wen Hao: “…”

Who speaks of currying favor so righteously?

No, does this mean they won’t let him go?

This cunning, tricky fellow, actually trying to play games with him?

He rolled his eyes and said, “Young Master Xiao has good skills and is a talent, if you are willing, this commander can integrate you into the army, achieving some position is not a difficult task!”

This was offering benefits, as long as Xia Wenjin had a change of heart, and if he truly became his subordinate in the future, then wouldn’t he be at his mercy?

Xia Wenjin laughed, “Mr. Wen has great courage, it’s agreed then. Given this situation, I really must ensure to entertain Mr. Wen well. Lord Shang, our Wangshan Town has beautiful mountains and clear waters, the grand project completed a month ago can be called a miracle. Since Mr. Wen is here, he should definitely take a tour! How about I take him for a tour?”

Shang Jingwang was stunned, a project completed a month ago? Isn’t that the quarantine zone? Grand? Where is it grand? Can be called a miracle, what kind of trick is Doctor Xia up to?

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