Chapter 202 (1/2)

Feng Luodi only knew that Situ had gone to rendezvous with the King of Xianbei, but she had no idea what they were going to discuss.

Although Feng Luodi didn't want to gauge the heart of a man of integrity with her own mean measure, she knew that in the eyes of a sovereign king, the country's interests take precedence over friends.h.i.+p. It was true that the King of Xianbei was once good friends with Situ, and Situ had also helped him secure his position by getting rid of the other princes coveting the position of the heir. However, since Xianbei took part in the alliance to attack the deserts of the North, it wouldn't be inappropriate for him to seek out Situ to discuss matters at this critical moment.

”General Cheng, Situ, he…”

After hesitating for a long time, she couldn't help but call out to Cheng s.h.i.+fei. In the middle of the inquiry she paused, not knowing how to express her nervousness. She had always believed in Situ, but she had experienced a lot of risky moments with Situ lately and this novelty kept her on tenterhooks.

”Miss Feng, don't worry.”

Cheng s.h.i.+fei had always been one to take his cue by observing one's speech and behaviour. This time Feng Luodi followed Situ to the deserts of the North again, and he'd noticed that she had changed a lot. Compared to the loneliness that flashed across her eyes back then, the current look in her eyes was more firm and steady. She was similar to that child, Zuo Lang. He used to be so cold and detached, but now he would be moved by the people around him and the novelties he experiences in this world. Otherwise, he wouldn't have volunteered to go to Yuyang to help Gao Ming. It seemed that Gao Ming held this child in high regard.

Their changes were derived from their feelings towards Situ, one loved him while the other revered him.

”General has always been far-sighted. Even if this meeting is a trap, General would have already thought of various ways to retreat before he went.”

Cheng s.h.i.+fei turned to look at the topographic map with an a.s.sured look in his eyes.

”As the General-in-Chief, he's aware that only by protecting himself could he protect everyone else. Besides, General still wants to return to Chang'an to hold a grand wedding, so he wouldn't take any risks at this moment.”

Feng Luodi nodded repeatedly as she listened to the first part of his speech, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt in her heart when she recalled how much the First Prince had changed after he'd ascended the throne as Xuan De Emperor. The current bond between Situ and him was so weak that it was close to invisible. Once bitten, twice shy. Thus, she couldn't help but feel the same about this unfamiliar King of Xianbei.

When she heard that last part said with such a teasing tone, the guilt and frustration apparent on her features instantly dissipated, and it was replaced with a look of helplessness. These generals were unique in their own way, huh?

While the two were conversing, Zhang Xin suddenly barged inside. Seeing his panic-stricken appearance, a feeling of dread suddenly rushed to Feng Luodi's heart.

”General, he…”

Zhang Xin said these two words and paused. At the same time, Feng Luodi saw a figure flit by, outside the tent.

At this instant, Cheng s.h.i.+fei's expression turned somewhat peculiar.

”Where is Situ now?”

Feng Luodi surmised that Zhang Xin had deliberately said half of what he was going to say to accommodate a certain person's mission.

It was true that Zhang Xin's look of worry and unease wasn't faked, but it wasn't grave enough to make them panic.

”He's currently resting in his tent, the military doctor is already on his way there.”

Feng Luodi rushed out as soon as Zhang Xin's words fell.

Cheng s.h.i.+fei followed behind her and made fun of Zhang Xin on his way out.

”Tsk, tsk, you never get to the main point.”

”Then what's the point?” Zhang Xin scratched his head and followed after him, somewhat at a loss.

When Feng Luodi ran back to the tent, she saw that Mama was about to go in with a serving tray. She waved her hand impatiently and said,

”You can leave first, I'll take care of things here.”

So speaking, Feng Luodi took over the serving tray forcefully. Seeing this, Mama had no choice but to retreat, but she merely turned a corner and halted again.

The military doctor was currently holding a silver needle to stimulate Situ's right hand, but there was no reaction whatsoever.

”Excuse me, what's going on here?”

Feng Luodi directly threw the serving tray on the table and rushed to Situ's side.

The military doctor took out the silver needle and sighed.

”General has been poisoned. Since General's right hand was injured to begin with, adding on the poison this time around, his right hand would be weak and powerless for the next two to three months.”

Feng Luodi glared at Situ, who was about to say something, and hurriedly asked the military doctor, ”Is there no way to cure it?”

The military doctor hesitated and said, ”I can only do my best, but it will take at least a month for General's hand to recover.”

Feng Luodi was startled and she could hardly tell whether she was in a dream or facing the reality. Situ had never been in such a pitiable state before.

After listening to Feng Luodi and the military doctor converse for a while, Situ finally said, ”You can retreat first.”

The military doctor naturally bade his farewell and retreated. Only when he stepped outside of the tent did he realise that this scene was very familiar.

As soon as the military doctor left, Feng Luodi stared angrily at Situ and ferociously asked,