Chapter 221: Chapter 221: A Man Can’t Stay Single for Too Long
Having defeated this batch of enemies, we captured quite a few weapons, like spears, short guns, bows, and arrows.
"These were won by us, can we keep them for our own use?"
"Naturally, since we’re not using military funds and don’t need to contribute weapons to the frontline. We captured them on our own merit, so we can keep them for ourselves."
"What does the Big Housekeeper say?"
"This battle was commanded right by Doctor Qu, how do you think we should arrange these weapons?"
Qu Fulan was already packing up things to head to the Heir Pei’s camp, and upon hearing the Big Housekeeper’s words, said, "This is just a small batch of enemy weapons, not enough to support the frontline, just enough to distribute among the people in the village. Let’s just keep them for future use."
Everyone was delighted to hear this; it’s always better to have weapons than none at all, and it makes self-defense convenient.
Qu Fulan herself was carrying a bow and arrows, and under the escort of the Big Housekeeper and others, followed Prince An and several others on their journey.
Even at the fastest pace, it would take a day to get there. Along the way, they passed villages, and Qu Fulan saw the border villages were deserted, with only a few elderly people staying behind because they were too old to walk and resigned themselves to fate.
It was said that this war was because our country is geographically rich, making others envious, leading two countries to join forces and send troops in an attempt to take advantage, thus affecting both the north and south.
Once war breaks out, the chaos at the borders is beyond what ordinary people can imagine, affecting many civilians.
Those who were left homeless stared with dark eyes, filled with a longing to rebuild their homes.
Qu Fulan had only seen such scenes on television, and it was the first time she faced it in reality. Her heart was indescribably heavy, not to mention Prince An, who grew up in comfort and witnessed the cruelty of war within days, becoming much more silent.
During the journey, they engaged in another small-scale battle.
This was an unplanned battle, unlike the well-prepared situations at the village, everyone was caught off guard.
At this moment, Prince An surprisingly remembered Qu Fulan was a woman and pulled her behind him. Yet, his own legs trembled, and his hands holding the weapon shook.
In the chaos, an accident occurred; someone aimed an arrow at Prince An’s head, and by the time he noticed, the arrow was already coming at him, and the fear of death overwhelmed him instantly, stunning him into inaction.
When the Big Housekeeper noticed, it was already too late to attempt a rescue.
In a critical moment, an arrow suddenly shot from behind Prince An, clashing with the incoming arrow, and both arrows shattered.
Surviving the ordeal, Prince An was drenched in cold sweat, collapsing to the ground in shock. Instinctively turning around, he saw Qu Fulan holding a bow and arrow, calm, steady, even serene, without hesitation, she shot another arrow swiftly, viciously, and accurately, hitting the enemy in the head, killing them instantly.
The entire process was smooth and seamless, causing Heir Pei and the Big Housekeeper to forget to react.
As the saying goes, ’Capture the leader first to win over the followers,’ and seeing their leader killed, the enemy soldiers fell into disarray. Qu Fulan fired another arrow before addressing the two men in shock, with an icy and steady tone, "Don’t waste time staring! Now is not the time to daydream!"
Only then did the two snap back to reality, grab their weapons, and rushed toward the enemy.
Even though Prince An’s legs were still shaky, seeing Qu Fulan, a woman, acting composed on the battlefield, if he couldn’t stand up, it’d be shameful for a man.
Finally, with everyone’s efforts, they succeeded in annihilating the enemy.
On their side, they lost a few people too, which was inevitable.
By the time night fell, they reached the military camp.
Sure enough, Heir Pei was seriously injured and unconscious, and what’s more, he was running a fever.
No wonder the original story mentioned leaving sequelae, as in this ancient era of undeveloped medical practices, a person’s injuries can easily lead to infections and various sequelae.
Previously, Heir Pei was lucky, not having been infected, but luck doesn’t follow a person forever, and his injuries this time involve the lungs, endangering his life if not careful.
Qu Fulan took out the prepared medicine from her space, applied it, then brewed it into liquid form to feed him.
In less than half an hour, his fever subsided, and he awoke, seeing her, very shocked, "Why did you come to the frontline? This is reckless, I’ll have someone send you back."
"It’s chaotic everywhere outside; it’s the same wherever you go, plus the enemy has begun small-scale invasions. We’ve already fought two waves of enemies, and now, Tuo Feng Village probably can’t hold out for much longer, so please order reinforcements, Heir," explained the Big Housekeeper.
Prince An nodded and recounted the past two days’ events.
Only then did Pei Ji’an abandon the idea of sending them back and sent someone to contact the allies.
Thus, they stayed in the military camp.
There wasn’t much preferential treatment in the camp; aside from the commander having a separate tent, others either slept on the ground or shared a tent with several people.
Being a woman, Qu Fulan naturally found it inconvenient to live with many people, so she stayed in Heir Pei’s tent, at least there was a separation between inside and outside, facilitating her care for the patient.
The commander could have special meals, and Qu Fulan cooked plenty of tasty dishes, aiding the patient’s recovery.
Heir Pei was initially unconcerned with food at the border, yet who would refuse good food? Especially when injured, good food makes everything feel different.
Pei Ji’an’s shoulder was bandaged, and thanks to Qu Fulan’s special medicine, he could already sit up to study maps and strategy.
Even the military doctors were astonished by his recovery speed; others with lighter injuries were still bedridden.
Hearing it was a doctor brought by the Heir who treated him, they couldn’t resist asking what medicine was used, but Qu Fulan only mentioned some herbs available in the camp, attributing the success to the Heir’s robust physique.
The military doctors had no more to say, as doctors understood that different body constitutions led to different recovery speeds; it was unavoidable.
While Qu Fulan cooked, the Big Housekeeper delivered ingredients, amazed to see a man cooking with such delicate precision, especially graceful and charming.
After arriving here, Prince An and the Big Housekeeper mostly helped dress the wounds of the injured, not fighting on the frontline. They strategized according to plans; it was not a place for random participants.
They ran errands for the injured and for Qu Fulan, attending to her needs more diligently than anyone.
Pei Ji’an watched in puzzlement.
You must know these two: one, Prince An from Capital City, accustomed to being served by others; and two, the Big Housekeeper of Tuo Feng Village, rarely serving anyone.
Now, have these two swallowed the wrong medicine and willingly become minions?
Prince An willingly served due to his life-saving debt; of course, he praised his savior.
But he couldn’t understand the Big Housekeeper’s eagerness, casually asking during a chat.
In response, the Big Housekeeper said he was awed by Doctor Qu’s arrow-shooting prowess, truly admiring her.
After saying this, he appeared hesitant.
Prince An couldn’t stand this coyness; if you want to say something, just say it. What’s the meaning of having a face like you can’t get things straight?
Luckily, the Big Housekeeper didn’t linger for long, sighed softly, and whispered, "I think a man shouldn’t stay single for too long, or every man starts to look charming and handsome."