General Zhao said, "The Commander position promised to Tang Zan before is now also given, and this is the decree."
General Zhao had someone read out the decree, and Tang Zan was promoted from his previous rank of a hundred households to Commander Tang, even his previous identity was altered.
General Zhao continued, "Tang Zan, indeed, meritorious, but he committed an error by assuming a false identity to enter the military camp, and for this, he shall receive twenty blows. These will be executed after he completes his current mission."
Pei Shu’er smiled, seeing that these twenty blows were postponed, it seemed General Zhao was indeed partial to the Tang Family and the War King.
Commander Qian had a somewhat darkened expression, mixed with some fear.
If those account books fall into Tang Zan’s hands, it would uncover everything, and he wouldn’t be able to escape.
He took the opportunity while Pei Shu’er was not paying attention to quickly reach out and grab the account book.
Pei Shu’er happened to turn around and, using the moment, struck hard on the back of Commander Qian’s hand.
Although Commander Qian’s hand wasn’t swollen or red, he felt intense pain, a sensation that made him feel like even the top of his head was about to be ripped off.
Commander Qian said, "Pei Shu’er, you are assaulting an official of the court, someone grab her for me."
Tang Zan stepped in front of Pei Shu’er, his eyes cold, and the look in his gaze seemed to freeze Commander Qian to his core.
"I’d like to see who dares to touch her?"
Commander Qian shrank back a little under the scrutiny.
Pei Shu’er raised her hand.
"Everyone saw it, it was Commander Qian who tried to grab my things first, and now he falsely accused me."
The soldiers did not dare to speak, but those of the same rank as Commander Qian dared to.
Zhang Feng angrily said, "Commander Qian, don’t bully people too much, how many people at the Gulan Military Camp did Pei Shu’er save?"
General Zhao’s expression was also unpleasant, he swept a cold glance at Commander Qian.
Pei Shu’er sighed, looking aggrieved, with an air of considering everyone’s well-being.
"If my hand is injured, and I can’t hold a scalpel, how am I supposed to treat everyone’s injuries?"
She didn’t even have to say it, but as soon as she did, all the soldiers lifted their heads.
They looked at Commander Qian with intense condemnation and anger in their eyes.
Everyone was relying on Pei Shu’er to treat their disabilities.
They finally found such a brilliant doctor.
Now they’re being told that this doctor’s hand is injured.
It’s highly likely that, because of this, she won’t be able to treat everyone.
Not to mention those who are already disabled, even the ones who are perfectly fine.
If a serious injury were to occur, and the other military doctors couldn’t treat them.
Then Pei Shu’er is most likely the one who can cure them.
Pei Shu’er’s hand is more precious than a human life.
With her here, with her hands unharmed, everyone’s future lives are secure.
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Commander Qian was stunned, taking a step back under everyone’s scrutiny.
General Zhao’s expression grew increasingly dark.
"Someone, give Commander Qian ten blows, Pei Shu’er is at least a half military doctor, this is causing trouble without reason."
Pei Shu’er felt liberated, not wasting the pain she inflicted on her hand.
Seeing how Commander Qian cared so much for the account book, it was obvious he was involved, just not explicitly recorded in the tome.
Surely, there exists a more detailed account record.
One where every individual’s name is present.
For now, let Commander Qian face some consequences.
Commander Qian was dragged aside, ready to be punished, and he looked pleadingly at Yan Hengyin.
Yan Hengyin’s face looked very unpleasant.
Who wasn’t aware that Commander Qian was his subordinate, and now, they were going to punish Commander Qian in front of him, which was essentially a slap to his face.
Yan Hengyin said, "Wait, don’t hit him."
As soon as the words were spoken, General Zhao did not respond.
But the soldiers were evidently unwilling, especially after seeing Pei Shu’er’s swollen hand, additionally being wrongly accused of Tang Zan because of Commander Qian, their hatred was palpable.
They feared that if Pei Shu’er’s hand truly became useless, then what would become of them in the future.
Pei Shu’er smiled and said, "Third Prince, you don’t have to be so biased."
Yan Hengyin saw Pei Shu’er’s hand, he fell silent.
Because he realized, he actually felt heartache for this woman, whom he had personally pushed into another’s arms.
And now, Tang Zan was the one who could openly hold her and embrace her.
Tang Zan gently blew on her hand, placed a gentle kiss on her hand’s back.
Like it would make the pain go away.
Pei Shu’er turned her head, sharing a smile with Tang Zan.
Yan Hengyin found it glaring, snorted coldly, and left with a word.
"Five lashes will do."
Commander Qian’s five lashes were by no means light, he had long incurred the wrath of the troops in the military.
Now given this chance, no one was willing to spare him.
Commander Qian was hit and cried out, just five lashes, yet one of the military rods broke in half.
His rear, too, instantly bloomed into bruises.
The soldiers watched him with eyes filled with vengeful satisfaction.
Yet in his heart, his hatred for Pei Shu’er and Tang Zan deepened.
He had a brief moment of dark thought, wishing for the instant destruction of the Gulan Military Camp, since he no longer had control over it.
Pei Shu’er handed a large bundle of food to Tang Zan, bidding him farewell.
Yan Hengyin came back, his eyes brushed past the bundle of food before resting again on Pei Shu’er’s face.
"Pei Shu’er, come here, my wound has reopened."
Upon hearing this, Pei Shu’er immediately let go of Tang Zan’s hand, moving toward Yan Hengyin.
Tang Zan’s heart clenched, he pulled Pei Shu’er back, looking straight into her eyes, a flash of grievance in his gaze.
"Whenever he summons you, do you have to rush over to him so eagerly?"
Pei Shu’er blinked at Tang Zan.
"That’s true, should I wait until he’s dead to go?"
Tang Zan was amused by Pei Shu’er’s words, he gritted his teeth, "No matter the time, you cannot go."
Pei Shu’er whispered in Tang Zan’s ear.
"I need to investigate the truth, or I won’t feel at ease."
Tang Zan still held onto her, Pei Shu’er patted his hand, looking earnestly into his eyes.
"Tang Zan, I don’t want any misunderstandings between us, we are husband and wife, lifelong comrades at each other’s side. Tang Zan, you understand me, right?"
Looking at Pei Shu’er’s earnest expression, Tang Zan already believed in her words, knowing that she was not the one at fault, then the truth, whether revealed or not, was not of utmost importance.
Tang Zan said, "No need, just stay by my side, I will have Xuan Liu investigate."
The two spoke in hushed tones, so they were very close, and Yan Hengyin, seeing Pei Shu’er delayed in coming over, furrowed his brow tightly.
"Pei Shu’er, come here."
Pei Shu’er gave Yan Hengyin a slight glance, before turning back to whisper with Tang Zan, the two intimately close, gazes filled with deep affection.
They reached a bloody consensus.
"Then let’s allow the Third Prince to die from the pain."