Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 781 - 778: The One Who Deserves Most Credit_1

"Someone come! Hold him down for me! Hurry!" Doctor Hong could barely keep the blood-soaked injured soldier lying on the bed still. The soldier’s reproductive organs were injured, and the pain was unbearable, making it impossible for him to stay put. He kept yelling, begging Doctor Hong to kill him with a sword.

However, Doctor Hong had already examined the wound. If treated in time, it might still be saved. But if delayed any further, he might bleed to death, and even a deity could not save him then.

At this moment, there was no one available for Doctor Hong to command.

Ignoring the gender difference, Bai Qingyan took two steps forward in one stride and held the soldier down tightly. "Don’t move, endure it. Doctor Hong is highly skilled in medicine. There might be a chance he can save it. If you keep moving and delay the treatment, it might not be saved!"

Doctor Hong, washing his hands, did not find Bai Qingyan’s presence surprising. He said, "Miss Bai, hold him down! Do not let him move. I will clean the wound!"

The soldier, his vision blurred from pain, recognized Bai Qingyan by her voice. "Princess... Princess of Zhen... I am not yet married! I have not left descendants for my parents. Take my eyes, my arms, my legs, anything! But I cannot lose my manhood!"

"Then endure it!" Bai Qingyan held him down firmly. "Qingxi Mountain Pass is known as the most formidable pass in the world. You captured it. What in this world could be too difficult for you?! Doctor Hong saved my life several times. I trust his skills and your willpower! Endure it!"

The soldier gripped the bed edge tightly and clenched his teeth.

Just as Cai Ziyuan was about to step forward to help, someone pulled him to assist other injured soldiers.

When Bai Qingyan and Cai Ziyuan came out of the injured soldiers’ camp, it was already the afternoon...

Cai Ziyuan, a frail scholar covered in blood, saw Bai Qingyan crouching by a puddle in front of the camp, washing her bloodstained hands. He followed her, crouching down to wash his hands in the same puddle.

He looked up at Bai Qingyan and asked, "Princess of Zhen, may I ask if you plan to personally lead the troops to attack Han City, the capital of Daliang?"

Bai Qingyan did not respond. She shook her hands dry and stood up. Cai Ziyuan handed her a clean handkerchief. "Princess, you must have already decided to separate from Liu Hong and Commandery Princess Gaoyi. Firstly, to avoid exposing the true capabilities of Lord Zhao Ran’s three thousand soldiers. Secondly, to pacify Daliang as quickly as possible."

Bai Qingyan smiled, wiped her hands with the handkerchief, and handed it back to Cai Ziyuan. "Mr. Cai, did you just realize this today?"

Cai Ziyuan grasped the handkerchief and bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan. "I will guarantee with my head that I will stabilize the direction of Dadu City beside Commandery Princess Gaoyi and General Liu Hong. I will not let the people of Dadu City realize your intentions too early! This will ensure you have enough time to pacify Daliang and return to the Jin Kingdom."

"I never doubted Mr. Cai’s abilities. After the next city in Daliang is taken... I will entrust Bai Jinzhi to you." Bai Qingyan also bowed to Cai Ziyuan.

Lin Kangle, who had woken up from a nap, finally found Bai Qingyan and Cai Ziyuan at the camp entrance of the injured soldiers. He ran over, greeted Bai Qingyan, and said, "Princess of Zhen, I heard that you ordered the medicinal herbs brought to treat the epidemic to be given to the Liang Army? Was it... wasted? They are merely captives! Not killing them is already a great mercy. Whether they die of illness has nothing to do with our Jin Army!"

Lin Kangle assumed Bai Qingyan’s kindness led her to use the herbs on the Liang Army.

"Rather than letting these Liang soldiers die of illness, I would rather have them serve me. After all, a soldier is a human life that takes at least ten years to cultivate." Bai Qingyan finished speaking and asked, "Has General Liu woken up?"

"He has. He is in his tent writing a report to the emperor and the crown prince, detailing the recapture of Qingxi Mountain Pass. This will silence the court officials who keep talking behind his back!" Lin Kangle had felt stifled for a long time, especially after the crown prince’s repeated reprimands. Lin Kangle felt he had no face left.

Fortunately, this time, Liu Hong showed great courage by fighting bravely. Later, with the help of the soldiers led by Princess of Zhen, they captured Qingxi Mountain Pass in one night. This was a huge relief compared to the two months of previous battles at the pass, which had not succeeded.

This battle would certainly be recorded in history. The world’s most formidable pass was captured in one night; what an accomplishment!

Bai Qingyan nodded, instructed Cai Ziyuan to rest, and invited Lin Kangle to Liu Hong’s tent.

Liu Hong, who had received a minor injury during the dawn battle, had already bandaged it before sleeping. Now, he was sitting in his armor, writing a report, with Wang Xiping also in the tent reporting the Jin Army’s casualties.

Upon hearing that the Princess of Zhen and General Lin Kangle had arrived, Liu Hong quickly dressed properly and ordered someone to invite Bai Qingyan and Lin Kangle in.

Wang Xiping stood up and saluted Bai Qingyan. "Your humble servant Wang Xiping greets the Princess of Zhen!"

Seeing Bai Qingyan still in her bloodstained armor, Liu Hong asked, "Princess of Zhen hasn’t rested?"

After saluting Liu Hong, Lin Kangle said, "I just met the Princess at the entrance to the injured soldiers’ camp. We suffered many casualties last night, and I suppose the Princess was helping in the camp."

"Please sit!" Liu Hong said loudly. "Serve tea for the Princess and General Lin!"

Bai Qingyan sat on a cushion, nodded to thank Liu Hong’s guard for serving tea, and then turned to Liu Hong. "General, are you writing a report?"

"Yes, as soon as I finish this report, you and General Lin can review it to see if I missed anything..." Liu Hong said with a smile. "This time, the credit goes to you for arriving in time. I will definitely highlight this in the report to the Emperor!"

Having won the battle, Liu Hong was in high spirits and did not worry about his reputation as a cowardly general.

Bai Qingyan, with her serene and clear eyes, looked at Liu Hong. "This battle was due to your excellent strategy, General Liu. I dare not take credit. When I arrived, the battle was nearly over. You need not mention me in the report."

Liu Hong was taken aback, recalling the miraculous reinforcements brought by Bai Qingyan. He turned to Wang Xiping and Lin Kangle. "Generals, I need a private word with the Princess. Please take a rest."

Wang Xiping and Lin Kangle glanced at Bai Qingyan, bowed, and left.

Once outside the tent, Wang Xiping stroked his chin and asked, "Is the Princess of Zhen afraid of gaining too much credit and ending up like the previous King of Zhen?"