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Filled with regret, Luzi originally intended to apologize to Old General, after all, it was he who sent Li Xin out for reconnaissance. Moreover, even if the personnel were safe, they could not return in this heavy rain to report their safety. As long as they had not seen the personnel return safely, there was always a chance!
The anxious Li Li immediately apologized to the Governor and expressed that our Soldiers are human beings, and the young members of the Li Family are also human beings. They were all raised with great effort by their parents, and there is no distinction among them. Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh! Since they eagerly joined the army back then, they should be mentally prepared for this.
If my son can die heroically on the battlefield, it would be his fortune! So please, my lord, do not think this way; I understand your feelings!
Having completed all necessary tasks and expressed everything that needed to be said, Luzi returned to his room, took off his already soaked clothes, and fell into bed to sleep. In such stormy weather, it was impossible to distinguish between day and night; inside the dimly lit room, only a few candles provided light. When he opened his eyes again, he still thought he had only slept for a short while.
With tension and physical exhaustion combined, it would be a lie to say he wasn't tired once he relaxed. After resting earlier, Luzi now felt much lighter. He got up intending to stretch but noticed the food laid out on the stone table; this should be dinner!
Sometimes people are strange; if they lose their reference point and do not pay attention, it is nearly impossible to know what time it is when everything outside looks the same! This morning, Qin Zhao's two armies clashed while also dealing with flood relief efforts, making him unable to recall whether he had eaten anything at noon.
Feeling a bit hungry after just waking up, Luzi hurriedly dressed and washed his hands before returning to sit down. The table was set with standard Mess Hall fare: three buns, a fish, and two bowls of side dishes, but there was only one thing missing—a bowl of hot porridge! Just as he thought about reaching for his chopsticks, he heard footsteps outside mixed with the sound of rain.
As the wooden door was pushed open, Xiao Yu'er entered carrying a steaming clay pot. Seeing that the food on the table had not been touched, she quickly added a bowl of porridge and handed it over. "Our food supply is limited; let's make do with this!"
Upon hearing this, Luzi, who had intended to drink some hot soup, did not reach out to take it. Ever since he returned to the troops stationed along the Dan Shui River, he had been eating fish at every meal. Doesn’t that sound luxurious? Actually, it wasn’t! This was all due to food shortages! At this time, not only was there little food for the garrison in Bastion City but also for the entire Qin Army!
If there weren't skilled cooks around, even the best fish would taste fishy. Although eating this might feel filling at first, just taking a stroll outside would relieve that discomfort. That said, how could fish compare in caloric value to beef!? Especially when marching and fighting requires significant physical exertion; relying solely on fish was simply not feasible.
Warhorses and oxen used for transporting supplies are indeed meat; you dare kill them for food! They are numbered; losing even one would lead to accountability afterward! Furthermore, both warhorses and oxen from the Supply Team are regarded by Soldiers as their brothers; even if they go hungry, they would never entertain such thoughts.
The sound of rain continued outside; Luzi had long since grown numb to it. Looking at the food on the table, he sighed. "Every meal is just fish and plain rice! If I tell them back home about this, they would be envious! With so much food here, I can't finish it all by myself. Don't just stand there; come sit down and eat together!"
Seeing Xiao Yu'er eating so deliciously, Luzi, who no longer wanted to touch any fish or meat, put down his bowl after finishing two bowls of porridge and claimed he was full. He rubbed his belly and quietly watched the boy across from him eat.
Xiao Yu'er was unaware that the man across from him was watching him intently. He quickly wiped his cheek and asked if there was dust on his face.
Luzi smiled and shook his head, indicating that there was no dust on his face and that he should hurry up and eat. After saying this, he continued to admire the handsome little soldier. As the saying goes, beauty is a feast for the eyes. It was indeed true that one could see beauty under the light!
Suddenly, just as Luzi was feeling pleased with himself, he was startled awake by a knock on the door. Before he could ask who it was, he heard Wang Jian's voice from outside.
"Sir! Li Xin is back! You should come and take a look!"
Noticing something off in Wang Jian's tone, Luzi quickly put away his admiration and glanced at Xiao Yu'er, who had already set down his bowl. The two of them put on their hats, opened the door to see the water outside, rolled up their pants, and then followed Wang Jian through the water.
The continuous flashes of lightning in the sky brought waves of heat, saving them from needing torches for light. After a bright flash like daylight, it seemed as if thunder erupted overhead, shaking the ground beneath them.
During the day, Wang Jian did not explain what had happened along the way, and Luzi did not ask anything either. After all, it would be hard to hear anything clearly; they would understand everything once they got there!
However, just as they were about to leave, Luzi noticed Wang Jian's expression when he saw Xiao Yu'er and realized that this hurried visitor was also looking for Xiao Yu'er. What could possibly require searching for a surgeon in the middle of the night? Did it need any explanation!?
Worried about Li Xin's safety, Luzi disregarded any taboos and grabbed Xiao Yu'er's hand, fearing they might lose him again. The three of them hurried to the Stone House, where Wang Jian stopped and turned back to say, "Sir! Surgeon! We've arrived!"
Luzi looked up at the stormy night sky and helplessly glanced at Wang Jian. He couldn't hear anything clearly anyway; what was there to discuss? He waved his hand to indicate they should talk inside!
Wang Jian, who understood the gesture, nodded immediately. Instead of knocking, he pushed the door open and stepped aside to clear the way.
As a heavy smell of blood rushed in, Xiao Yu'er, who was also worried, couldn't help but grip Luzi's hand tightly. After a day of heavy rain, the battlefield's scent had been washed away completely. Unexpectedly, they were smelling it again!
Luzi was even more concerned. As he stepped inside and was about to ask what was happening, he noticed Li Xin standing up to greet him at the stone table. The bond of brotherhood built over many years made Luzi unable to resist throwing a playful punch. "You little rascal! Are you trying to scare someone to death with this show of bravado?" Just as he spoke, he realized that Xiao Yu'er had already dashed to the bedside.
Wang Jian followed in and nodded at Li Xin before explaining, "My lord! Only one member of the Scout Team that accompanied General Li has returned, and this brother on the bed is severely injured!"
"My lord! It is my incompetence for not bringing my brothers back! Please..."
With the light from the lanterns illuminating the room, Luzi finally saw that Li Xin's armor was soaked and covered in blood. He reached out and patted Li Xin's shoulder, signaling him not to say any more. He suggested that Li Xin change his clothes first to avoid catching a chill. As for any new discoveries, they could discuss them later; for now, it was best to hear the surgeon's diagnosis!
Li Xin, deeply worried, insisted that it wouldn't be too late to change clothes later. Thus, the three generals fell silent, lighting candles for illumination and quietly standing behind Xiao Yu'er as they awaited the results.
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