Abandoned Wife? Her Starlight Shall Blind You!-Chapter 104 - 47: Is It Her?

In the depths of Shen Ruoxi’s heart, as a military commander, he ought to be fully aware of the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. How could he be so impulsive and put himself in danger personally?

Even if he insisted on going, he must protect his own life at all costs.

Clearly, he had already retreated, yet he ventured alone into the lion’s den, nearly causing an irreparable disaster.

One must know, this was the crucial final stage of the war. If anything happened to him, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Jun Moling’s eyes remained fixed, his lips pressed tightly into a straight line. When the box fell, his only thought was to retrieve it, considering nothing else.

But in the end, he still lost it.

"It won’t happen again," Jun Moling promised.

"I just want to know, what exactly could make you disregard your own life?" Shen Ruoxi stared intently at the person in front of her, trying to find the answer in his expression.

"It’s nothing. I’m tired; you should rest as well." Jun Moling slightly turned his head, avoiding her probing gaze.

Frustrated by his obvious evasion, Shen Ruoxi thought to herself, how could someone so reckless lead thousands of troops effectively?

But reflecting on the past five years, how he won back the lost territory of Dayi Country from Beichang Country, earning legendary war achievements and becoming a rare military genius, she felt unqualified to criticize him.

Everyone has their secrets. Since he doesn’t want to talk, she won’t dig any further.

"Alright then, have a good rest. Don’t let your wound get wet for a while. It will itch as it scabs over, but you must endure it. If you feel any discomfort, let someone inform me immediately."

Jun Moling nodded gently, his gaze following her departing figure until she disappeared from sight. He slowly opened his mouth, his eyes moist, whispering silently, "Shen Ruoxi, I’m sorry. I couldn’t protect your family, making you an orphan. I’m sorry."

As Shen Ruoxi walked out of the tent, Zhai Wen quickly stepped forward to salute, "Miss Shen... Marquis, take care."

"Military Advisor Zhai, just call me by my name! If the Marshal feels any discomfort, remember to tell me to have the military doctor change the dressing on his leg wound. That wound is the most severe; it requires extra attention. If anything goes wrong, he might not be able to stand again." Shen Ruoxi said solemnly.

Zhai Wen, startled by the severity of the situation, quickly bowed, "Thank you, Miss Shen."

"By the way, do you know why the Marshal ventured alone into the enemy camp again? Does he think he’s a god? Treating tens of thousands of soldiers as mere decoration? It’s fortunate nothing happened this time, but what about next time?" Shen Ruoxi asked, her brows furrowed and her expression serious, her piercing eyes fixed on Zhai Wen.

Zhai Wen lowered his head, avoiding Shen Ruoxi’s pressing stare, "I truly don’t know, but I imagine the Marshal won’t do it again."

"What do you mean ’imagine’? He’s the commander; how can he be so reckless!" Shen Ruoxi’s voice rose sharply, her expression showing displeasure, her gaze growing sharper.

Zhai Wen gave a bitter smile, sighing softly, "Miss Shen, the Marshal feels deeply troubled. The annihilation of your Shen Family Army has been a constant burden on his heart.

Yesterday, the general escorting the provisions was the main culprit behind the massacre of the Shen Family Army — Chunyu Che. That’s why the Marshal personally went to kill him."

Hearing Chunyu Che’s name, Shen Ruoxi’s eyes instantly turned red, her fingers clenching until white, slightly trembling at the joints due to her exertion. "What is the state of that scoundrel now?"

Her voice trembled slightly as if she was desperately suppressing the raging hatred in her heart.

"He has already been killed by the Marshal," Zhai Wen quickly replied.

Only then did Shen Ruoxi slowly suppress the wetness in her eyes, her chest heaving heavily, still blaming Jun Moling for his lack of consideration for the bigger picture. "Since he’s dead, what did he run back for?"

"I don’t know, Miss Shen. Please don’t blame the Marshal."

"Huh?" Shen Ruoxi asked in confusion.

Zhai Wen said with bitterness, "The annihilation of your Shen Family Army weighs heavily on the Marshal. He blames himself for not spotting the traitor, giving the enemy a chance to attack, leading to their demise..." At this point, Zhai Wen’s voice came to an abrupt stop, no longer continuing.

Shen Ruoxi stood there, her whole body tense, her fingers clenched until white, "Tell the Marshal not to blame himself; this matter has nothing to do with him!

Both he and the Shen Family Army are the pride of Dayi Country! My enemies are the troops of Beichang Country! I, Shen Ruoxi, am not one to confuse right and wrong!"

Zhai Wen looked at the understanding woman in front of him, his eyes becoming moist, thinking that the heavy stone weighing on the Marshal’s heart could finally be lifted.

"Miss Shen is truly extraordinary, no less remarkable than any man!" Zhai Wen couldn’t help but praise.

A trace of pain appeared on Shen Ruoxi’s face, the land soaked with her family’s blood, a thought that stabs her heart with every recollection.

"Military advisor, take good care of the Marshal. I’ll head back first."

Zhai Wen nodded slightly, "Please go ahead!"

As Zhai Wen turned and entered the tent, Jun Moling was staring blankly at the entrance, his eyes reflecting complex emotions.

Seeing it was Zhai Wen who entered, his gaze slowly shifted away, his voice faint, "What did you say to her?"

Zhai Wen stepped up to Jun Moling, responding with a question instead, "Is it her?"

Jun Moling’s pupils contracted sharply, a momentary panic flashed across his face but quickly returned to calm. He sneered, "Teacher, what are you talking about? I don’t understand; who is ’her’?"

Zhai Wen looked directly at Jun Moling, uncompromising, "Others perhaps you can deceive, but not me, your teacher.

When have you ever had a woman by your side? Today, your demeanor and behavior are entirely different, as if you’re not the same person.

This reminds me, when you were twelve, you encountered a dangerous situation and were saved by a young girl.

Over the years, you have never stopped looking for her.

Now, she is of the same age, skilled in medicine, and the place where she saved you is not far from Medicine King Valley. Who else could she be?"

Jun Moling remained silent, his expression darkening, his jaw clenched, "Teacher, stop overthinking. It’s not her. I’m tired, I need to rest."

After speaking, he closed his eyes, refusing to look at Zhai Wen, seemingly wanting to isolate everything from his world.

Could it really not be her?

Zhai Wen did not dwell on it; he knew well that with her presence, all would become clear in due time.

"Li, she’s very understanding. She’s never blamed you; don’t be too hard on yourself." Zhai Wen advised sincerely.

"I know she won’t blame me, but I can’t forgive myself. My negligence led to the complete annihilation of the Shen Family Army; it’s unforgivable." Jun Moling’s voice was filled with self-blame and pain.

"Li, how can you blame yourself for this? How much longer will you keep doing this?"

"Teacher, please let me have some peace. I owe her too much, and now I owe another life." Jun Moling said, his expression forlorn.

Zhai Wen suddenly asked, "Did you lose that thing? Is that why you risked your life to retrieve it?"

Jun Moling’s body stiffened, remaining silent.

Zhai Wen spoke with concern, "I’m truly curious, what kind of woman could occupy your thoughts for over ten years, making you value the items she gifted you over your own life?"

"It’s lost now; there’s no need to bring it up again." Jun Moling slowly lowered his head, attempting to hide the complex emotions in his eyes.

"Are you really going to just leave her like that?" Zhai Wen sighed.

The tearful eyes appeared again in Jun Moling’s mind, his heart overwhelmed as if by a massive stone, unable to breathe.

"I need to find out why she divorced and why she fled to the border city. In a few days, reinforcements will arrive, and I will understand everything clearly, then decide whether to keep her here or not."

"Her divorce might have something to do with Ning Zhen."