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Bai Qi was only clarifying the matter at hand; he had no intention of embarrassing anyone. Moreover, the person in front of him was his benefactor, so he had to be careful and considerate. However, people who have dealt with the military for a long time tend to be straightforward, and having risen through merit, they develop a habit of speaking their mind. In peacetime, such situations might be less frequent.
At that moment, seeing the Surgeon who had just been shouting now stammering, Bai Qi quickly changed his approach and said, "The matter concerning Jiang Medical Officer is my business, Bai Qi. May I ask if the Surgeon intends to go to the front lines to find your Luzi?"
Back then, one could not casually call someone "young master," as this title was reserved for the children of feudal lords. Later on, the term "young master" became commonly used for children of wealthy families. It is similar to how one might respectfully refer to someone as "master" today, where the original meaning has been altered by modern usage.
At that time, it was common to show respect by addressing deserving individuals with titles like "son." If Bai Qi wished, everyone could also refer to him as Bai Zi. The term "Zi" during the Warring States period no longer held the same meaning as it did in the Spring and Autumn Period. The Luzi mentioned by Bai Qi was merely a respectful title from that era, akin to how modern people might refer to Master Lu.
Xiao Yu'er was unaware of these deeper meanings; she followed suit in calling Luzi out of imitation. Moreover, using respectful titles when addressing others could at least earn her a good impression.
Bai Qi's repeated mention of the term "Surgeon" carried his deeper intent: to remind Xiao Yu'er that her current identity was that of a Surgeon. As for her earlier statement about not being part of the military, it was acceptable to discuss such matters privately. However, saying it in front of the Soldiers was somewhat inappropriate; one could never tell if Qi Ren might have a loose tongue!
Of course, if spoken softly, it would be fine!
Xiao Yu'er was not from a wealthy family in the city, so her occasional clumsiness was generally accepted by others. Having spent time with Luzi lately and being exposed to etiquette, she had started to understand things better. Hearing the Grand Commander speak while commanding hundreds of thousands of horses made her realize that he understood decorum! Furthermore, discussing matters did not require loud voices; quiet communication could clarify things just as well.
"The Scoundrel was disrespectful just now; please..."
Bai Qi intended to go over and support her as she bowed down but suddenly stopped and let Xiao Yu'er kneel on the ground. He did not allow her to finish speaking and sighed inwardly. He stepped aside and interrupted, saying, "Get up! Otherwise, we will continue fishing here! And this fishing trip is an order from the military!"
Before his words fell silent, Xiao Yu'er had already jumped up. Wiping her tears away with her hand, she asked Bai Qi if what he said earlier could be fulfilled. "If the Grand Commander agrees, can you let Scoundrel go find my Luzi?"
If just a few days ago Bai Qi had been unaware of Xiao Yu'er's true identity, he had begun to see through it over these past few days. No matter how much a girl dressed like a Soldier, it could not change the fact that she was still a woman. Indeed, those who paid attention could notice many seemingly casual actions revealing much more than they appeared.
Bai Qi was meticulous, which contributed to his rigorous approach to matters. If it weren't for his nature, it would be a joke that he remained in the Military and was entrusted with important duties despite facing danger. In an era where entire clans could be executed, Wei Ran, who was not favored by King Zhao of Qin, was his master, and this left no room for doubt.
Not to mention leading hundreds of thousands of the Qin Army into battle; even if he stayed in the Military for his entire life, he could only reach a deputy position at best. To seek out King Zhao of Qin to express his loyalty to the Qin State? The Qin State certainly did not lack such loyal individuals!
Faced with the cross-dressing Xiao Yu'er, Bai Qi could tell immediately upon closer inspection. Luzi had been worried about this very issue; if it weren't for the Grand Commander's injuries that only Xiao Yu'er could address, he would never have allowed Xiao Yu'er to come into contact with Bai Qi.
After learning the truth, Bai Qi had considered holding Luzi accountable. Appointing a woman to serve in the Military was a tremendous joke in itself. If this matter were to spread to the Feudal States, it would become a story that could be widely publicized.
Bai Qi understood Luzi and knew that this was indeed Luzi taking a risk. If Luzi were not loyal to the Qin State and the Qin Army, he could easily have chosen to ignore the Grand Commander's well-being to conceal this matter.
Such loyalty and righteousness made it impossible for Bai Qi to question him!
For this reason, Bai Qi had always thought about silencing her. As long as this female Surgeon disappeared without a trace, it would not only protect the reputation of the Qin State but also shield Luzi from being questioned by the king afterward.
This was a capital offense!
The so-called fishing these past few days was merely an excuse for Bai Qi. He wanted to resolve this matter by the riverbank once and for all to avoid prolonged complications. Even if Luzi later asked about it, he could easily explain that Jiang Military Doctor had accidentally fallen into the water and gone missing.
It was entirely justifiable.
However, every time he wanted to take action, he would see a pair of expressive eyes watching him. This back-and-forth ultimately made it impossible for him to go through with it. Jiang Military Doctor was his savior! Even if his Guard dared not say otherwise, he still felt a pang of guilt!
This was Bai Qi's first realization that he had become too soft-hearted, leading to an indefinite delay in this matter. Consequently, Li Xin noticed something was amiss and followed him, making his assassination plan impossible to carry out.
Li Xin suddenly rushed to the riverbank. Wasn't this a reminder for someone to pay attention? Was it necessary to sacrifice another loyal general of the Qin State for this plan? Bai Qi sighed inwardly at this thought.
Sigh! Forget it! Existence is inevitable; let that instigator, Luzi, deal with this headache!
Having made up his mind, Bai Qi released his grip on the sword sheath and immediately felt as if a heavy stone weighing down on his heart had been lifted. With an incredibly light mood, the waters of the Dan River became crystal clear.
"The loyalty of Jiang Military Doctor to General Lu is indeed commendable!" Bai Qi said with a slight smile. "If I were to let you go to the front lines just like that... what if you encounter the Zhao Army and something goes wrong? How about this! I will personally accompany you!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu'er thought he had misheard. This was a battlefield! How could the Grand Commander take such a risk just to escort him!?
"General Bai! The Scoundrel can go alone; I truly cannot allow General Bai to take such a risk. If something happens to you, who will command our Qin Army in battle?"
Bai Qi clearly did not care about this issue. He smiled and shook his head, bending down to pick up the fishing rod from the ground and handed it to Xiao Yu'er, then waved to the soldiers waiting in the woods to come over and help.
Taking advantage of the time before everyone arrived, Bai Qi self-deprecatingly remarked, "The truth is always unexpected! How does one show their level? Of course, it's by handling crises calmly and not panicking in emergencies that makes one a master! Sigh! You say there’s a battle ahead, yet here I am, a general of an army, spending all day fishing!"
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