Peaceful Farm Life

Chapter 1387: Chapter 1388: Thanking with Death for the Sin

”It’ll get better when spring arrives.” Right now, Xiao Changyi could only say this.

Seeing his wife’s hands and feet covered in frostbite, he truly felt heartbroken. He wished it was himself suffering from frostbite, while his wife remained unharmed.

After putting the ointment away, Xiao Changyi helped An Jing put on her shoes and socks. Then, he fetched a basin of hot water, and together they washed their hands. When their hands were clean, Xiao Changyi sat back beside An Jing.

An Jing leaned on Xiao Changyi’s shoulder, and Xiao Changyi naturally wrapped his arm around An Jing’s shoulders.

The two of them stayed like this, leaning against each other in silence for a long time.

”Husband.” Suddenly, An Jing called out softly, very softly.

”Hmm?” Xiao Changyi immediately responded.

”It’s already December now. This year, we’re going to spend New Year’s on the road.” In the past, she and he always spent New Year’s at home. Now, being away from home, she could accept it, but she missed the children so much.

Xiao Changyi understood the deeper meaning behind her words. He didn’t say much, but tightened the arm holding her while softly replying, ”Hmm.”

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Meanwhile.

Just as Ye Zhi stepped out of Xiao Changyi and An Jing’s tent, she planned to help the female soldiers set up their tents. But she only walked a few steps before she saw Gong Juechen and Shi Shi talking not far away.

Although she couldn’t hear what Gong Juechen and Shi Shi were saying, Ye Zhi could see them chatting and laughing together.

Ye Zhi couldn’t help but feel a little uncomfortable inside.

Thinking of Shi Shi’s bright eyes and pearly white teeth, far prettier than herself, Ye Zhi felt even more uneasy. She pursed her lips, detoured, and headed back to the female soldiers’ tents.

Pretending not to have noticed Shi Shi’s absence, Ye Zhi joined the female soldiers in setting up their tents.

The nine female soldiers were busy setting up tents. With Ye Zhi behaving as usual, no one noticed anything unusual about her. While chatting with Ye Zhi, they continued working on their tents.

Gong Juechen and Shi Shi didn’t see Ye Zhi, naturally they didn’t notice her detour either. They were merely chatting and laughing as a cover, while whispering to each other about matters.

”Last time when Ye Zhi was injured by bandits, I spared you. But if Ye Zhi gets hurt again, I will not forgive you.” Gong Juechen’s words carried no emotion, as if he were cold and unfeeling.

”Please rest assured, Building Master. I swear to protect Miss Ye with my life. If Miss Ye gets injured again, I am willing to die to pay for my failure!” Her mission in the military camp was to ensure Ye Zhi’s safety.

Gong Juechen said nothing further, but gave Shi Shi a smile to keep up appearances. Then he turned and left, returning to the military doctor’s tent where he stayed.

Shi Shi didn’t linger either and returned to the female soldiers’ camp.

Du Aya saw Shi Shi returning and grinned, saying, ”Shi Shi, didn’t you go to ask the palace doctor for frostbite ointment? Were you able to get it?”

Only then did Ye Zhi realize that everyone knew Shi Shi had gone to find Gong Juechen.

Shi Shi also smiled and replied, ”The palace doctor said there’s plenty of frostbite ointment prepared, but there are so many people injured from frostbite that it’s all been given out. There’s none left now, so he couldn’t give me any.”

Ye Zhi stayed silent for a moment before reaching into her pocket and pulling out a small porcelain bottle of frostbite ointment. Smiling, she handed it to Shi Shi. ”Here, take this. I’ve only used a little, and there’s still a lot left.”

Shi Shi was somewhat flattered. ”Deputy General, you’re giving this to me? What will you use then?”

Ye Zhi had already been promoted to Deputy General, so everyone no longer called her Deputy Instructor but addressed her as Deputy General.

As for An Jing, she had been given the title Brave and Martial General, so everyone naturally called her General.

Ye Zhi laughed heartily. ”Your frostbite is more severe. You should use it.”