After Jiang Xingyan was bandaged, Huo Ci’s pain also lessened considerably.
Sun Yaxiang rubbed her chin, pacing back and forth between the two.
Sun Miao pulled her back: “They’re treated, that’s enough. What are you snooping around for here? Hurry back!”
Sun Yaxiang struggled forcefully: “No!
Grandfather, don’t you think their situation is amazing?
I must diagnose the cause!”
Sun Miao was both anxious and afraid.
His granddaughter was good in every way, except she was too stubborn, wanting to get to the bottom of everything.
The more you know, the quicker you die. Why couldn’t she understand that!
Yun Chunfeng chose that moment to step closer, lightly fanning himself with his feathered fan, a mischievous smile curling at his lips that made Physician Sun’s heart jump.
His tone was curious, as if talking to himself: “Ha, General Huo’s physical pain can be felt by the General’s wife as her own.
I wonder if the General’s wife’s pain could also be sensed by General Huo?”
Sun Yaxiang, hearing this, immediately reached out and pinched ‘Jiang Xingyan’.
Physician Sun could hardly bear to watch.
How could his granddaughter be so naive!
Being used as a tool by that black-hearted fellow without even realizing it.
“Ouch!”
Huo Ci, caught off guard, sucked in a sharp breath from the pain, looking up at Sun Yaxiang with a resentful gaze.
Sun Yaxiang paid him no mind, quickly turning to observe ‘Huo Ci’s’ reaction.
She saw ‘him’ lively and vigorous, completely unaffected.
Sun Yaxiang was even more confused.
But Yun Chunfeng understood clearly.
It was because he spotted the fresh red mark on Huo Ci’s wrist at a glance.
Which meant that until their souls were swapped back, no matter who got injured, it would be transferred to Huo Ci’s body.
Yun Chunfeng nodded repeatedly: Hmm, Master handles things so reliably!
Huo Ci had understood what happened the moment he saw Jiang Xingyan.
He felt secret delight.
There really were gods in this world!
His prayers had worked!
His past self had been far too arrogant. He repented, he atoned.
He only prayed that the gods would forever protect A-Yan, smooth and successful!
Up in the Ninety-Ninth Heaven, currently challenging someone to a fight, the Master suddenly received an extremely intense surge of faith power.
The Master was speechless: Wait, you’re making this very difficult for me!
The next second, the ethereal, drifting voice of Lord Fuxi echoed from all directions: “Cause and effect, retribution and burden, are not to be taken lightly.”
Fine, you finally got a chance to assign me a task.
You just wait, this isn’t over between us, hmph!
The Master turned and soared away on her sword.
A long, collective exhale of relief relaxed the entire Ninety-Ninth Heaven.
Lord Fuxi: Finally got her sent away. Let’s have some peace and quiet while we can, it’s giving me a headache!
——-
In the carriage heading to the military camp, Jiang Xingyan looked at the man opposite her with complicated feelings.
Call him cold-hearted and ungrateful? He wasn’t.
Instead, he was too loyal and sentimental, which led to him being deceived by those he thought closest.
Call him arrogant and rude? Yet he could admit his mistakes and change.
And change completely, wholeheartedly, without a hint of complaint.
Look, having done such a big thing he could claim credit for, not a trace of smugness showed on his face. He still kept his eyes downcast, head slightly bowed, the picture of cautiousness.
Afraid that anything he did or said might upset her again.
The incident of his drunken antics last night still stuck in Jiang Xingyan’s heart, unresolved.
Now, it was hard to bring it up.
Yun Chunfeng watched Jiang Xingyan’s reactions intently without blinking, taking in her inner conflict.
He admitted he felt a bit jealous. He could have chosen not to tell her in advance, but the Young Miss had told him to rest assured last night.
Remembering that lingering dream, his face instantly flushed red to the tips of his ears.
Each of the three lost in their own thoughts, they remained silent the entire journey.
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The military camp was especially lively today.
Even though half the soldiers, still not sober from drink, had gotten up early to return home for visits.
The remaining half were making a ruckus loud enough to lift the sky.
Jiang Xingyan had arranged for Xin Zhui to invite five matchmakers, each bringing information and portraits of suitable young women, to come to the camp to arrange matches for the bachelor soldiers.
Cheers and whoops of encouragement never ceased.
Some, hearing the news, even had family members come personally to look.
After all, the soldiers of the Huo Army were each and every one a great hero.
Who wouldn’t want to marry a military man with a strong body, a glorious profession, high pay, and decent looks?
For a time, the bachelor soldiers who usually endured endless teasing became hot commodities.
Whoosh!
Amidst the noise, a figure flashed at the camp entrance. The soldiers immediately grew alert: “Who goes there!”
Despite being busy looking at portraits, they hadn’t forgotten basic vigilance. The soldiers assigned to sentry duty were also focused on guarding the camp’s safety.
The person turned. It was Xia Feng, dressed in men’s attire.
She made a deep curtsy: “There was trouble at the shop. I was in a hurry to fetch something and forgot to greet properly. Please forgive me, sir.”
“Oh, it’s Miss Xia Feng. It’s fine this time, but don’t forget to present your identity token next time.”
“I have the token.”
Xia Feng untied a pouch from her waist, took out an ivory token from inside, and flashed it from a distance.
The guard nodded: “Miss Xia Feng, go ahead.”
Xia Feng bowed properly and headed towards the main command tent.
Millet, who was queuing nearby to look for a wife, sidled up: “Why is Miss Xia Feng in such a hurry today?
Doesn’t seem quite like her.”
The guard soldier shot him an annoyed look: “That’s a young lady’s business, none of yours!”
Millet peered inside a few times, feeling something was off, and stepped forward to follow.
Xia Feng walked quickly all the way, lifting the tent flap to enter the central command tent.
Seeing no one inside, she let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Her eyes fell on an inkstone on the table. She reached out to take it.
Suddenly, a soft, sweet voice sounded behind her.
“Strange auntie, stealing things.”