Chapter 185: Lucky Star (1) (2/2)

As the aroma of alcohol filled the air, some of the old alcoholics amongst the troops deeply inhaled, sinking into the thick and sweet smell of the wine.

He Changdi didn’t care about the others’ expressions. He only tipped a small mouthful into the soldier’s mouth. Next, he quickly stoppered up the gourd and hung it back at his waist.

Under the fading light of the setting sun, the soldiers saw He Changdi feed the feverish soldier some thick, light purple liquid. The swig of wine was finally able to wash down the pill in the soldier’s mouth.

After doing all this, He Changdi turned to a few soldiers near him and said, “He should be fine now. Take him back to his tent; he should recover after a good night’s rest.”

Captain Guo patted He Changdi’s shoulder. “I didn’t think that Zixiang would know how to diagnose illnesses. That soldier has you to thank for today. However… What wine did you feed him just now? Someone ill shouldn’t be drinking alcohol.”

He Changdi stood up and made a slight bow to Captain Guo. “The soldier just now was merely a bit feverish due to a cold. The pill I gave him was some medicine from a store in the capital. As for the wine, it wasn’t a very strong one- just some grape wine that was sent to me.”

Grape wine had antibacterial properties that could fight the bacteria from the cold. Although He Changdi didn’t know anything about the science behind it, he had seen an old travelling doctor use it as a remedy in his past life. Thus, he had given the soldier a mouthful of grape wine just as he had seen the doctor do back then.

“Well, well, well. You little brat, you’ve kept all sorts of good things from us!”

Before Captain Guo could think of a way to get the grape wine from He Changdi, a deep, loud voice boomed, “Grape wine?! Who here has the grape wine? Hand it over immediately!”

Captain Guo froze. Upon regaining his senses, he quickly got up to welcome their unexpected guest. “General! What business has brought you here?”

The guest was dressed in silver armour. He had a white beard and looked a little skinny, but he was full of vigour from head to toe. His eyes were especially bright and full of life.