The little soldier let out a long breath, looked at Yu Yan resentfully, and said softly: "Elder sister, just how much strength do you have to actually cause my arms to go numb from the impact? Could it be that you ate a Energetic Pellet in the Valley of the Godly Doctor?"
Yu Yan's heart stirred, she looked at his arm and said: "Let me see your hand."
The little soldier looked up at her and blushed. He said vaguely, "No, no, men and women shouldn't be so intimate. I'm even getting married!"
Yu Yan almost suffocated to death by herself! She coughed and whispered, "How old are you?"
"Fifteen." The little soldier lowered his head even deeper, took a handful of buckwheat flour, and carefully blew on it to remove the mud.
15 years old, very young, without a weak crown! Yu Yan extended a finger out and helped him spread the dust on the little soldier's face. The little soldier looked at her again and his face turned even redder.
"What's your name?" Yu Yan found it funny and asked him again.
The little soldier trembled and looked at her nervously. "What is this lady trying to do?"
"Don't worry, I'm not complaining to Madam." Yu Yan quickly comforted him.
The little soldier's mouth was flat, and the little one mumbled, "I'm not afraid of the girl complaining, it's just that I'm not eating because of the whip, I can still bear it. In the brave army, which man can't last four or five days and get hungry? Me too! I just don't want to be the center of your attention anymore. "
Only then did Yu Yan sprinkle the powder in her hands again. She quickly took a few steps back, afraid that the little soldier would dislike him again. Was she that ugly to the point that even the soldiers looked down on her?
"Lady Chen Yao is the most beautiful." The little soldier added. She looked up at her and asked softly, "What does Lady Chen Yao like to eat? I really know how to make pancakes, if not I could make a few pancakes and you help me bring it to Lady Chen Yao, you can thank her for helping me heal my leg a few days ago. "
"What happened to your foot?" Yu Yan asked softly.
"Oh, she fell down and broke her ankle. Lady Chen Yao really is a genius doctor.
The little soldier continued about the benefits of Chen Yao, Yu Yan really wanted to leave quickly.
How could she have the strength to knock the little soldier's basket so far away? It must be related to that hawk nose!
After squatting on the ground for a long time, his legs had become numb and his aching legs had become even more painful. Only then did he manage to hold up more than half of the flour. Even though the little soldier was nagging, he had heard quite a few things about the camp from Xu Tingsheng. It was much more interesting than sitting alone in a large tent, and if he could write any more, he would write another book along with Lady Xu.
The little soldier was an extremely meticulous person. He scooped up a handful of flour, picked it up and insisted on cleaning it before putting it into the basket. As he put it down, he lamented about the food that he couldn't eat, and also complained about Yu Yan being too strong and being as gentle and beautiful as Chen Yao.
"Stop nagging, I'll compensate you." Yu Yan sighed as she touched her forehead. She touched his right hand with his left hand, but there was no storage ring or bracelet for him. She suddenly felt sad.
"What are you doing?" Yulixiao's soft and mellow voice came from behind.
Yu Yan turned her head to look, only to see Yulixiao and a few tall generals standing a few steps away, staring at her. At this moment, she was lying on the ground, his face and neck covered in grey buckwheat powder.
"Prince …" Yu Yan hurriedly stood up and bowed, but the light in the corner of her eyes was slanted to the side. Ah Lang is here! Her lips unconsciously curled up into a smile. Presumably, Nian En had also come?
"My lord, generals." The little soldier kowtowed and continued to prop up the flour on the ground.
This was the rule. One did not need to greet generals at all times, and only needed to do whatever they wanted to do. This was also the reason why they came but Yu Yan did not know. Because of this, no one dared to be distracted and do other things.
"What's going on?" General Fan Yi knew of Yu Yan's identity, so when he saw her and the soldier kneeling on the ground face to face, he immediately called for the commander.
"To reply Your Highness, this lady just accidentally bumped into a little mule, and this subordinate has already severely punished the little mule." The commander replied loudly.
"Impudent, this is esteemed wangfei." Fan Yi's face darkened as he scolded in a low tone.
Not only did Yulixiao personally bring Yu Yan into the camp, he even personally brought Ah Lang to meet him. Anyone with a discerning eye would be able to see the position Yu Yan held in Yulixiao's heart, and there was actually someone who dared to let her work here with the little soldier.
"There is a rule in the military. No matter who it is, whoever wastes food will be punished. If you were to offend him, you will also be punished." What did you punish him for? " Yulixiao turned to look at the little commander and asked.
"Dinner, 29 lashes, and 1 hour of practice every day." The little commander broke out in a cold sweat. Luckily, he hadn't been punished to stay out of food for three days … Who could afford to starve a princess to death? However, what about the 29 lashes?
"She is a woman and cannot take twenty-nine lashes. This King will take them for her." Yulixiao glanced at Yu Yan, and said indifferently, then started walking towards the open space.
"King Xiao... Do not, how can you be punished by this whipping? Moreover, today is your birthday. " The generals quickly surrounded him in an attempt to persuade him.
"Let me handle this." Ah Lang also anxiously said as he walked over.
"Yes, it belongs to the leader's punishment." All the generals became anxious and wanted to stop him.
"The military regulations are like mountains. This King does not allow anyone to enjoy the privilege, and no matter who it is, no one is allowed to evade the rules of the camp. But she has only come today, and I have not told her clearly, so it is only right that I be punished. " Yulixiao quickly took off his robes and threw it to Ah Lang. He grabbed onto the wooden pole in front of him and said: "Execute the punishment."
"Come down." Fan Yi's face was full of respect. The only person who could do such a thing was, of course, an old general like him.
The guard hesitated for a moment before handing over the long whip. Fan Yi respectfully said, "This subject has a question. Since we all have responsibilities, then this punishment should be split in half. Since the little mule is young, we'll get 14 lashes. Prince 15 lashes."
"Go ahead." Yulixiao said lightly.
When Yu Yan heard the sound of the whip hitting flesh, her heart jumped in fear.
If he were to hit her … She turned her head to look into the distance. Chen Yao was standing there with a hawk nose, and her expression couldn't be seen clearly due to the darkness of the night.
However, regardless of whether the attack landed on Yu Yan or not, it looked like Chen Yao had won. Chen Yao was helping him, and she was causing trouble for him. But after some thought, Chen Yao lost again, because Yulixiao was the one reporting Yu Yan's status and weight.
Yu Yan waited until Yulixiao had finished receiving the beating, took the long robe from the Ah Lang, and put it on his clothes quickly. Then, she took two steps back and bowed towards and said in a clear voice: "I know my crimes, and thank you for your mercy.
"Princess Hua-Yang is innocent." General Fan Yi tried to smooth things over and couldn't help but size her up a few more times.
Although he was not a qualified official like Yulixiao thought, in the eyes of the people, he was a good person, a good person who did not understand the ways of officials.
Yu Yan smiled and nodded towards General Fan Yi. He was extremely generous, neither humble nor haughty as he turned to look at Ah Lang. "Ah Lang, I might have hurt the little mules' hands, go and take a look."
Ah Lang walked over with large strides, pulled up the small mule's sleeves, and carefully looked at it with his two arms. He then turned back to Yu Yan's side and cupped her fists as he said, "Nothing serious, don't worry, Empress."
Yu Yan nodded, then smiled and said to the little mule: "Sorry, I made you follow me to get beaten up, train harder now."
The little mule nodded dumbly, not daring to say a word.
"Let's go." Yulixiao had already tied up his belt, and was walking forward with large strides.
Yu Yan felt bad for the wound on his back, so she quickly chased after him.
Ah Lang chased closely for two steps, and said softly by her side: "Someone hit the acupuncture point on his arm."
Yu Yan understood, it had to be something with a hawk nose! That person was very capable! Not only was she able to see the timing correctly, she was also able to hide it from others.
At this time, Chen Yao walked over and supported his arm with big steps. She said with concern: "Let me apply the medicine on the prince."
"No need, let Yu Yan come, I still have to explain the rules to her." Yulixiao said calmly.
Chen Yao was a little disappointed. She glanced at Yu Yan and retreated to the side.
"Your Highness, that night …" Fan Yi stopped outside the tent and asked in a low voice.
"Same as always." Yulixiao had already walked to the side of the bed, and turned to look at Yu Yan and Ah Lang who had followed in.
"I'll go get the water." Ah Lang cupped his fists, picked up the copper basin beside him and quickly went out.
Yu Yan walked over, looked slightly worried, and said in a small voice: "It's my fault, you don't have to worry."
"If Fan Yi does it, it won't hurt too much." He wiped her face with his long finger and brought it up to his eyes. Her face was covered in gray buckwheat powder, and there was even some on the tip of her nose. Just like that, she calmly stood there greeting the generals.
"But am I really not allowed to eat at night? I think I'll get hungry. " Yu Yan hesitated and asked softly.
"Eat, eat, eat …" I'm hungry for you, what are you doing there? " Yulixiao's gaze darkened as he lightly tapped her forehead with his forefinger.
Yu Yan pursed her lips and laughed, "It's just a joke. I ate too much at noon, take off your clothes, I'll show you."
Yulixiao raised his eyebrows, opened his arms and said in a low voice: "You came to serve me, not to command me."
"Oh …" Yu Yan walked over slowly and untied his belt. She tiptoed and took off her gown and undergarments, then went behind him to look at the whip wounds.
It was crisscrossed and swollen, with traces of blood seeping out.
"General Fan sure knows how to grasp his strength." Yu Yan reached out her hand to touch it.
Yulixiao frowned, and said unhappily: What, you're only happy when you have to focus on the main point?
"No, Prince Hero, you didn't even grunt in pain when you hit him like this." Yu Yan flattered her.
Even though he knew that she was lying, Yulixiao was too lazy to fuss about it with her. When Yu Yan saw that he had been beaten up, he looked left and right and gave her a flirtatious glance. It was already good that he could still hear a few lies.
The Ah Lang came in and placed the copper basin on the table. Yu Yan walked over and soaked the handkerchief in it and twisted it dry before carefully wiping away the blood.
"Who is that hawk-nosed man?" she whispered to him.
"Eagle nose?" Yulixiao frowned and turned to look at her.
"The one that followed Chen Yao." Yu Yan reminded him and also got the Ah Lang to bring the Golden Sore Medicine over. She placed it on her palm to cover the heat and rubbed it on his back.
"Oh, that is the eldest disciple of the Valley Master of the Godly Doctor Hao Hai, he was sent to take care of Chen Yao, her name is Sai Mi." Yulixiao said indifferently, as he enjoyed the feeling of Yu Yan's gentle hands on her back.
"Martial arts must be very high, right? And compared to Ah Lang? " Yu Yan asked with a smile.
"Yu Yan, you don't need to compare yourself with her." Yulixiao held the hand that was right on his waist and lightly pinched it.
"What are we doing tonight?" Yu Yan retracted her hand, walked to the side of the table and scrubbed the bloody handkerchief, then asked softly.
Yulixiao laughed, put on some clothes, and said in a low voice: "Go to a place where you can't starve."
"You're not punishing me for not eating dinner?" Yu Yan asked curiously.
Yulixiao was still smiling, but he was not willing to reveal it.