GBP Chapter 139 A way out
Chapter 139 A way out
That's right. This is also what Qin Xuanyu particularly admires about Jiang Qingyue: she's smart, quick-witted, and, more importantly, her ideas always coincide with his own.
However, they always end up putting themselves in dangerous situations.
"Anyway, since you're here, just stay close behind me and don't stray too far." All Qin Xuanyu could do was protect Jiang Qingyue.
"Don't worry, although I'm not as skilled as you, I can still handle things and protect myself." Feeling the concern, Jiang Qingyue felt much warmer.
What she didn't say was that when she heard that Qin Xuanyu was going to lead a team on an operation, she was instinctively worried about him, so she secretly wanted to come along as well.
The group of people did not take the usual route; instead of sneaking through side paths, they swaggered along the main road.
Their thinking was that the small road was easy to be surrounded and ambushed, and it would not be easy to escape.
However, if you take the main road, although it's a bit conspicuous, it's open space on all sides, making it relatively easy to escape.
However, the people of Xiti believed that Qin Xuanyu must have some kind of conspiracy waiting for them, so they dared not act rashly for a while. As a result, even though they were almost at their destination, the people of Xiti were still quietly watching.
Soon, they would reach the rocky hill.
The area is full of uneven rocks, making it a good place to ambush and hide, but it won't be easy to escape.
Qin Xuanyu's group of men were injured and used the stone forest to hide their whereabouts, making them difficult for the enemy to find. However, they were also unable to leave and were thus trapped inside.
Unfortunately, Doctor Lin was unable to relay messages for the time being, so they did not know exactly how many men Qin Xuanyu had brought.
"General, should we give the order or not? Otherwise, if we miss this chance, we'll never have another one!"
The military is getting a little anxious.
"Let them go for now, guard the entrance, and wait for their men to regroup and come out. Once they're all out, we'll wipe them out in one fell swoop. I don't believe they'll hide inside forever!"
Because Xiti Kingdom missed this opportunity, Jiang Qingyue and Qin Xuanyu quickly rejoined the previous team.
Jiang Qingyue didn't say much. She went straight to check their injuries. She told the soldiers to treat the minor injuries, and she personally treated the more serious ones.
Looking at Jiang Qingyue, who was diligently administering acupuncture, Qin Xuanyu thought, "If time could stand still at this moment, how perfect that would be! What a pity!"
In no time, Jiang Qingyue had treated the injuries of the several wounded.
"Your Highness!" They struggled to their feet to pay their respects, but Qin Xuanyu stopped them. "No need for formalities, you should all rest first."
"Your Highness, you really don't need to lead the team here personally. It's too dangerous. They're definitely lying in ambush outside, just waiting for us to come out! If we get injured, we'll only be a burden to Your Highness!"
"Alright, in a bit, we'll go out and distract them, then Your Highness can take the opportunity to leave!"
Despite his injuries, the squad leader resolutely stepped forward.
"Then what am I even here for? To waste my time?"
"Your subordinate..." The captain was speechless for a moment.
"Alright, you all rest well first. Now that I'm here, I'm determined to take you all back!"
This is Qin Xuanyu's characteristic in leading troops; he never abandons any soldier, which is one of the reasons why everyone admires him.
"Your Highness, the people from the Kingdom of Xiti are already waiting outside." The scout who went out to gather information reported, "That's the only exit. If we go out, we'll definitely run into them."
The scouts were filled with worry.
They're alright, but the prince...
They could certainly send a signal for help, but that would reveal their location and also alert the enemy.
Once the camp's troops arrive, the camp will be undefended, allowing them to easily slip in.
Other forces will take time to arrive and may not be able to reach them in time.
However, Qin Xuanyu was not in a hurry at all. "In this kind of terrain, there is usually more than one road."
"What does Your Highness mean?" The soldiers' eyes lit up, as if they had found hope.
"You all rest here, I'll go and investigate."
"No!" the soldiers quickly stopped him. "Your Highness, how can we let you go yourself? We'll just send someone to scout ahead."
"No one among you is more familiar with the terrain and formations than I am."
After he finished speaking, all the soldiers fell silent. Yes, what the prince said made sense. Even if they went, they probably wouldn't find anything. But they couldn't let the prince take the risk!
"Alright, you don't need to persuade me anymore." Qin Xuanyu had made up his mind, and they knew that there was no point in saying anything more, so they had no choice but to obey.
"Dr. Jiang, you stay here. Dr. Jiang's safety is in your hands."
After saying that, Qin Xuanyu selected two agile soldiers to walk with him.
Jiang Qingyue knew that if she went over there, she would only be a hindrance, so this time she did not insist and stayed to help take care of the wounded.
Time passed slowly, but there was still no news from Qin Xuanyu, which made Jiang Qingyue feel very uneasy.
She sat at the crossroads, glancing in that direction every now and then. The moonlight bathed her, casting a silvery glow upon her.
"Dr. Jiang, you should go and rest first. We can keep watch." The sergeant had straw laid out and gave Jiang Qingyue the best spot to keep an eye on.
"Thank you." Jiang Qingyue thanked them, then shook her head. "I'm not sleepy right now. You should rest first. There might be another tough battle to fight tomorrow."
Upon hearing Jiang Qingyue's words, the sergeant no longer insisted, "Alright, then Dr. Jiang, please call us if you need anything."
The long yet fleeting night was about to end. Just as dawn was breaking and Jiang Qingyue was getting drowsy, three figures approached from the intersection.
The patrolling soldiers quickly noticed it, reported it, and went to meet them.
Hearing the noise, Jiang Qingyue suddenly woke up, stood up and looked in the direction Qin Xuanyu came from. In that instant, she felt a great sense of relief, as if a huge weight had been lifted from her heart.
She didn't go forward, but just stood quietly in place, watching Qin Xuanyu gradually walk towards her.
She thought she had her answer.
"Are you alright?" Jiang Qingyue asked softly as Qin Xuanyu walked up to her.
"Don't worry, it's alright." After saying that, Qin Xuanyu turned to look at the soldiers, "There is a river on the other side that we can cross, which will allow us to avoid the encirclement by the Xiti Kingdom."
A cheer immediately erupted from the crowd.
After all, they had limited manpower, many wounded, and the prince was also present, so they couldn't afford to take any risks. Having another way out was the best option.
"Everyone, take a break, gather what you need, and set off immediately!"