HLnovel Chapter 211 Received This Favor
Chapter 211 Received This Favor
As soon as Lu Yangyang turned her head, a figure darted past her.
Lu Yangyang hurriedly grabbed her medicine kit and ran out.
Jing Chao hurriedly caught up and led the way for the two.
Li Duan asked him anxiously, "Brother Sheng, are you seriously injured?"
Lu Yangyang also looked at him with concern.
“The general’s injury is not serious, ladies, please don’t worry. The army doctor could have handled it, but some soldiers in the army have also been infected. The army doctor is busy taking care of them and is unable to do so. He is also worried about infecting the general, so he dared not come over to treat the general’s wound. That’s why I came to find Miss Lu.” Jing Chao hurriedly explained to the two of them.
"How's the fighting outside?" Lu Yangyang was relieved to hear that it wasn't serious, and then she quickly inquired about the situation outside.
Her older brother was away for more than half a month before he returned. She asked him several times, but there was still no news.
"Don't worry, Miss Lu. Those small tribes are nothing to fear. It's probably the city's siege that caught the attention of a few tribes, so after several attempts, they tried to unite and attack Yangguan City. But they have been defeated one by one by the general. They have learned their lesson this time, and they probably won't come back this winter," Jing Chao replied.
Lu Yangyang nodded and went to the general's mansion with him.
Although the smallpox vaccination had shown initial success, Lu Yangyang still cautiously changed her clothes before entering the room. The copper basin on the floor was already filled with blood-stained cotton cloths. Li Duan, who had stepped inside before her, immediately paled and rushed in, bypassing the screen, "Brother Sheng, how are you…?"
Before she could finish speaking, her eyes widened, she raised her hand to cover her face, and turned away.
Sheng Junyao didn't expect her to run in at this time, so he quickly put on his coat to cover the wound on his shoulder.
"Princess, I'm fine. The arrowhead just needs to be pulled out. It's nothing serious," Sheng Junyao quickly explained to her.
"Well, that's good. I'll go out first and wait for you." Li Duan stammered, then covered her face and ran out awkwardly.
A blast of cold air wafted in from outside, but her face was as red as a blooming flower, vibrant and beautiful.
Lu Yangyang gave her a strange look before carrying her medicine box around the screen and walking to the bed.
The servant who was serving her hurriedly got up and made way for Lu Yangyang.
Lu Yangyang put down the first-aid kit and frowned as she stared at Sheng Junyao's back: "The arrowhead hasn't been removed yet, why are you putting on clothes? What if it rubs against the wound?"
Sheng Junyao felt embarrassed, coughed lightly, lay back down on the bed, and took off his coat.
Lu Yangyang then noticed that, in addition to his bloodied shoulder from the arrow wound, Sheng Junyao had several overlapping old and new scars on his back.
"Yangyang, hurry up and pull it out, I'm fine." Sheng Junyao urged her gently, and then said to her, "I heard from people when I came back that your method works. A few days ago, apart from some itching in the wound, I didn't have any other symptoms. However, there were indeed a few infected people in the army. Fortunately, they were discovered in time, and the army doctor has already isolated and taken care of them."
Lu Yangyang leaned over and checked the location of the arrow wound. It was below the shoulder; if it were slightly higher, it would be dangerous.
She couldn't help but think of the dream she had, wondering what had happened in the dream. Did he die from an arrow wound, from an infection, or perhaps, after being infected and having a fever, he fought the enemy and made a momentary lapse in judgment?
Now that he has returned safely, the ordeal in his dream must be over, right?
Lu Yangyang opened the medicine box, quickly pulled out the arrowhead for Sheng Junyao, and carefully treated his wound.
Then, a genuine smile curled at the corners of his lips.
Sheng Junyao happened to turn his head and saw that her lips and eyes were full of smiles, so he couldn't help but wonder: "So happy?"
Lu Yangyang nodded: "Yes, it's so good that Big Brother is alive."
From the moment she first called him "Big Brother," from the moment she hoped he would live, to now seeing him finally survive, she was naturally happy, extremely happy.
Sheng Junyao's face turned pale with pain, but he couldn't help but smile: "Yes, we have to thank Yangyang for that. Otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to withstand this battle."
This battle was not a large-scale one, but the ethnic groups around the northwest were mixed, and all the tribes, large and small, were brave and skilled in battle. Under normal circumstances, he would not be afraid, but this time the situation was special. If there was even the slightest accident, he probably would not be able to come back.
So it was all thanks to Yangyang who came up with that solution, which not only saved him but also the entire population of Yangguan City.
He knew all too well that if the epidemic could not be effectively controlled, or if he died on the battlefield, even if the soldiers managed to hold Yangguan, the court would only impose a lockdown and massacre upon receiving the news, and even the crown prince would be powerless to reverse the situation.
Now, everything has been resolved thanks to Yangyang's appearance.
How fortunate he must be to have received such favor.
"Regarding the epidemic in Yangguan City, I will personally write a memorial and submit it back to the capital in a few days, requesting His Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter. You have made invaluable contributions in resolving the crisis in Yangguan, and I intend to recommend you for commendation," Sheng Junyao said, looking at Lu Yangyang.
"Appointment for merit?" Lu Yangyang was startled. "Absolutely not!"
"What?" Sheng Junyao asked in surprise, "Are you worried that your great achievements will attract envy? Don't worry, your merits are not only immediate, but whatever reward you receive, you deserve it."
Lu Yangyang hurriedly shook her head. There was no point in repeating the same excuses she'd given Fang Shibo to Sheng Junyao, so she simply said frankly, "Brother, it's not that I don't want the reward. First, this wasn't my idea, and I would feel guilty if I took the credit. Second, I don't want to be targeted. Small things are fine, but if I do something big, people will definitely suspect me. Do you understand what I mean?"
It's not a big deal that she's a little smart, or that she knows some medicine and acupuncture. Anyway, she still has Wen Yu to cover for her. But if she does something that even her master couldn't do, people will probably wonder where she got all these skills from. If the investigation continues like this, someone will definitely notice her aunt. She doesn't have the ability to protect her aunt yet, so she absolutely can't cause her any trouble.
Sheng Junyao was taken aback for a moment, and immediately realized that her skills were probably not as simple as she claimed.
She didn't say anything now, and he didn't intend to ask. He just nodded and said, "Brother knows. I'll try to cover it up for you, but the people and soldiers of Yangguan City will remember what you've done."
Lu Yangyang didn't care whether anyone remembered or not. What made her happiest was that she had accomplished this, that her elder brother could live, and that those innocent people could live. That was the best thing.
She smiled and her eyes crinkled with joy: "Thank you, big brother."
"Silly girl, it's your elder brother who thanks you." Then he called the servant to fetch a box and handed it to her: "You will be of marriageable age after the New Year. I'm afraid I won't be able to make it back in time. I prepared a gift and originally planned to send it back after the New Year. Although I didn't make it in time, it's still nice to be able to give it to you in person."
"What gift is it?" Lu Yangyang asked curiously as she opened the box.