Chapter 398: Eat people and talk softly
Chapter 398: Eat people and talk softly
One sentence explains why they are in the border town.
"Wan Weiran, can you take my father's pulse again? How is his health now?"
After extracting so much poisonous blood, his body must be suffering from anemia, but since Han Yian had suggested this, Wan Weiran still listened to her and did as she said.
He put his hand on Han Yan's wrist and found that the situation was the same as he expected.
"Most of the toxins in the body have been forced out, and the remaining ones can be cured with regular acupuncture."
After hearing the news, Han Yian finally relaxed. During the days when her father was in a coma, she had also refused to eat or drink.
"Don't be afraid, Yi'an. When your father gets better, I will definitely skin those Xiluo brats."
Han Yian nodded firmly. There was no need for her father to rob. Since she had come to the border town, she would not let those Xiluo people go.
Seeing that Han Yan was conscious and able to comfort others, Xiao Jingchuan stepped forward.
"General Han, take care of yourself. The soldiers in the army are waiting for you."
When Han Yan faced Xiao Jingchuan, the smile on his face faded and his expression instantly became respectful.
"Second Prince, my injury will heal in two days."
Second prince?
Lin Ting looked at the person opposite him. This person was actually the second prince?
Lin Ting's gaze disgusted Xiao Jingchuan so much that he glared at her, then looked at Han Yian and Wan Weiran.
"Han Yian, why don't you introduce your friends?"
Even if he didn't like Lin Ting, he had really rescued General Han just now.
Just in case, he still wanted to know where this Madam Wei Rui came from.
After Han Yian stood up, he introduced Lin Ting and Xiao Jingchuan to each other.
"Lin Ting, this is the second prince of Dongxia Kingdom and the commander-in-chief of the border city army."
Lin Ting bowed towards Xiao Jingchuan and said, "It turns out to be the Second Prince. Nice to meet you."
Xiao Jingchuan didn't respond to Lin Ting. He wondered in his heart, was this Lin Ting the same Lin Ting he knew? Or was it just a name he shared?
Xiao Jingchuan's puzzled face made Han Yian feel that he didn't like Lin Ting a little bit. This was her friend. Xiao Jingchuan's cold face made Han Yian no longer speak to him in a good tone.
"Second Prince, this is my good friend Lin Ting..."
After saying that, Han Yian stopped talking. She stared at Xiao Jingchuan's expression, but his attitude made Han Yian feel a nameless fire in her heart.
"Lin Ting? Is that Madam Lin, the biggest merchant in Dongxia?"
Han Yian folded his arms and tilted his head to answer sarcastically.
"Yes, it's that Madam Lin who donated food, clothing, and money to the border town army.
They say that those who eat from others are soft-hearted and those who receive from others are short-handed, but I don’t see this at all in the Second Prince.”
Is it really her?
Xiao Jingchuan's expression changed from disdain to confusion, and then to embarrassment.
Finally, he raised his hands, clasped his fists, and bowed to Lin Ting.
"I didn't know it was Madam Lin last night. I was so offensive."
Seeing Xiao Jingchuan's embarrassment, Lin Ting said, "Second Prince, I came to the border town on this trip and concealed my identity in order not to attract attention.
Weirui Pavilion is engaged in the clothing business, and future business may also involve Xiluo. Madam Weirui is more suitable for doing business here. It is better for the Second Prince to call me Madam Weirui."
Xiao Jingchuan nodded. Lin Ting came here to do business, which was no different from them going to the battlefield.
"I originally thought Madam Weirui was great at business, but I didn't expect she was also so good at medicine."
This is also Wan Weiran’s pride. How could his master not be powerful?
"Second Prince, my acupuncture skills were taught to me by Madam Weirui. She is not only great in business, but also in medicine and other fields."
Han Yan also clasped his fists and bowed to Lin Ting: "So it's Madam Lin. Thank you for saving my life. The soldiers in the army are also grateful for the food and fodder Madam Lin sent."
Lin Ting smiled lightly: "You're welcome."
"Father, Lin Ting is my best friend in the capital. We originally came to the border town together, but something went wrong, so Wan Weiran and I came here first. Fortunately, Lin Ting arrived safely."
Han Yan glared at Han Yian. How could he leave Madam Lin behind and run over here by himself?
"Madam Lin, no, I should call you Madam Weirui. Yi'an has been taught a bad lesson by me. Please don't bother with her."
"It's okay. His Majesty gave me a lot of guards when I came to the border town this time. It's natural for Yi'an to worry about you.
"General Han, there's still some residual poison in your body that's causing numbness in your limbs. You need to rest more to slow down the toxins. Wan Weiran will use acupuncture and herbal remedies to clear the remaining poison."
Xiao Jingchuan: "Mrs. Weirui is right, Han Yian, let General Han have a good rest first."
Four people came out of General Han's tent. Xiao Jingchuan turned his head to look at Han Yian and Lin Ting who were holding hands, and stopped.
"Madam Weirui, you are living in Weirui Pavilion now. Is it unsafe? Why don't you move to my house? There are soldiers guarding it, and Mr. Jiang is also there. Look..."
Xiao Jingchuan saw Lin Ting's contribution to the border town army. Since Lin Ting was here, he just wanted to protect Lin Ting.
"No, I'm Madam Weirui. How can I not live in Weirui Pavilion? The guards His Majesty gave me are here too, so nothing will happen."
When they came out of the tent, it was already completely dark. Han Yian put the wolf-fang sword tassel in Lin Ting's hand, intending to send her out.
"Commander, urgent news! Saren and his cavalry are heading north towards the city. The spies report that they are almost at Wushan."
Xiluo suddenly sent out troops. Xiao Jingchuan tightly gripped the sword at his waist. The reinforcements sent by his father had not yet arrived at the border town. With only the remaining troops of Xiluo, it was unknown whether they could still resist Saren's cavalry.
"Commander, the Sarren Cavalry is his strongest unit. We have retreated into the city. They are trying to pursue us. What should we do?"
If the border town is captured by Xiluo, not only will the lives of the people in the city be in danger, but the Dongxia Kingdom will never have the chance to negotiate with them again.
Xiao Jingchuan's mind raced. Based on his understanding of Saren, Saren couldn't have sent troops without thinking. He must have guessed something.
"It was those Xiluo people we killed last night. We went so far out of the city to get water. Saren must have received the news and knew that we were seriously short of water, so he dared to attack us."
Since they were old enemies, Lin Ting believed that Xiao Jingchuan's judgment was correct. It only took three hours to get from Wushan to the border town.
"Second Prince, my father is injured. This time, I will go to the battlefield in his place. Xiluo, I will kill as many as I can."
Han Yian had fought against large armies before, and no one doubted her strength and combat effectiveness. However, now, the border town might not be able to fight against Saren, and even keeping the border town would be a difficult task.
"Yijia, send someone to inform the people in the city not to go out and about. If there are any young and strong men, please come and join the army to guard the city gates."
Lin Ting didn't know much about the border town army. Originally, there were tens of thousands of troops in the border town, but now he saw that there were many fewer people in this military camp.
She roughly calculated that there were only about 10,000 people at most, and half of them were wounded.
There are probably more than 10,000 Xiluo cavalry.
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