Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 591: Chapter 442: Post-Event Arrangements

Gu Changsheng, upon hearing this, paused momentarily, but still resigned herself to step outside.

Five days had passed since the battle at Hengtang Lake, and her selfish choice to escape eventually had to be confronted!

Gu Changsheng was not a coward! She never had been!

She had merely fallen into an obsession, which led her to such a mad act!

But, even if she could do it all over again, she would not regret it!

She would atone for those who died because of her, but she did not regret killing tens of thousands of elite soldiers from the Three Kingdoms!

The Buddhists say all beings are equal, but where is true equality to be found?

In the eyes of Gu Changsheng, there were only two concepts: family and enemies!

Those who dared to harm her or her family, deserved to die!

Lost in her thoughts, Gu Changsheng arrived at the main hall of the residence and was startled to see it filled with people.

”Why are all of you here?” Gu Changsheng asked in a deep voice.

There were so many people here, and so well attended?

Zhou Zongbao was leading, yet his face showed defeat, and there were Jiang One and Jiang San, and Du Chenzhi, Lord of Liuzhou City, and Yhan Ting...

Seeing these people gave Gu Changsheng an uneasy feeling!

When everyone saw her appear at the entrance of the hall in her red attire, their spirits lifted.

”Lady Changsheng! The benevolent Lady Changsheng! You are finally here!” Du Chenzhi blurted out, rushing towards Gu Changsheng.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng quickly raised her hand and urgently said, ”Stop!”

This Fat Du, he had a history of bear hugs!

Now, with Zhou Zongbao right here, was she supposed to throw herself into another’s arms in his presence?

She was a woman who cared about her reputation!

Upon hearing this, Du Chenzhi halted abruptly, looking at her with a face that wanted to cry tears of misery, ”Lady Changsheng! Lady Changsheng, you’ve made me suffer greatly!”

Frowning slightly at his words, Gu Changsheng turned and walked to the seat of honor.

In her flowing red attire, a speck of cinnabar between her brows...

Everyone watching the woman seated at the center of the hall felt inexplicably different!

But as for what was different from the Changsheng they knew, they could not put their finger on it!

It was just a feeling, that kind of sharp aura!

It gave them a sense of her supremacy, looking down upon all beings...

”It seems none of you are here without a purpose. Since one does not go to the Hall of the Three Treasures unless there is something to discuss, speak up, as there are countless wounded in my residence and I am very busy!” Gu Changsheng said with narrowed phoenix eyes as she scanned the crowd with a stern voice.

Hearing this, everyone looked uneasily at each other.

”Reporting to you, my lord, in the battle at Baili Mountain, out of the 800 under your command, none were harmed, and the mountain fire has already been extinguished. What are your orders?” Yhan Ting stepped forward, bowing slightly and asked in a serious voice.

Upon hearing that all 800 men in Baili Mountain were unharmed, Gu Changsheng felt a wave of relief wash over her!

Her foster father and little bun had returned safely, and she had thought that the 800 of Baili Mountain must have suffered severe casualties!

”Unharmed! All unharmed! Good! Very good!” Gu Changsheng could not help but smile slightly as she approvingly nodded. ”True to my soldiers, you did not disappoint my careful instruction!”

”Thank you for your praise, my lord!” Yhan Ting replied, revealing a rare smile, then quickly continued, ”We were fortunate that his lordship arrived in time to lend a hand, carving out a path of survival in the midst of the massive fire. The encircling force of over fifty thousand from Baili Mountain did not survive, and your servants did not fail their mission!”

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s face flashed with delight, ”Well done! Everyone being safe brings me great peace of mind! I am greatly relieved!”

As Gu Changsheng said this, a trace of sadness flickered through her eyes!

Although her 800 men of Baili Mountain were safe, Ning Er...

Seeing this, Yhan Ting quickly knelt on one knee, his voice somber, ”I failed to return in time to rescue you, my lord, this is my fault, please punish me!”

”No! It’s not your fault!” Gu Changsheng said, shaking her head as she reclined on the Taishi chair and slowly continued, ”This incident originated from me. If there is blame to be cast, it is mine! You were in danger because of me!”

”I vow to remain loyal unto death, my lord!” Hearing this, Yhan Ting promptly looked down solemnly and knocked his head.

Jiang One and Jiang San, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but twitch the corners of their mouths.

Jiang San resisted for a moment but eventually could not keep silent, with an embarrassed expression he began, ”Yhan Ting, you are his man, this kind of betrayal doesn’t sit well, does it?”

”Shut up! If you’re unwilling to comply, then fight!” Yan Ting lifted his head, his gaze sweeping like a torch towards Jiang One and Jiang San, his voice deep as he spoke, ”No disrespect in front of a senior!”

At that moment, Jiang San’s expression turned sour as he pointed at Yan Ting on the ground and retorted, ”Oh! Look at this! ’Even a three-day absence requires a fresh look’! Medicine God Lady Changsheng! Lady Changsheng, you must see how arrogant he has become!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng casually raised his eyebrows but did not respond.

”Shut up! A strong commander will never have weak soldiers! Even if we joined forces now, we might not necessarily be able to defeat Yan Ting!” Jiang One turned his head to Jiang San, his voice firm and low as he chastised him.

”Ah! Big brother, don’t scare me!” Jiang San gasped, stepping back clutching his chest upon hearing this. Reminiscing about their robust slaughter at Baili Mountain, his face suddenly flushed with fear, and his gaze towards Yan Ting kept shifting.

”The battle at Baili Mountain was your first true combat experience following me, and I was very satisfied with the outcome!” Gu Changsheng looked at Yan Ting and slowly spoke, ”Immediately restore the Baili Mountain Stronghold. In three days, your foster father will return to Baili Mountain to continue your training just as before. Do not slack off even for one day. You may leave now!”

”Understood!” Yan Ting immediately responded and retreated.

Watching Yan Ting disappear through the door, Gu Changsheng murmured, ”Time flies; a year has passed in the blink of an eye. I will not abandon you!”

Such a denial of one’s existence happened only once!

She must live well, ensuring no one dares to bully her again!

The Crown Prince of the Three Kingdoms cannot! The Four Kingdoms cannot either!

Thinking this, Gu Changsheng shifted his gaze to the others, his expression lackluster as he began, ”Jiang One, concerning the matter in Southern Fujian, since it is related to me, I have saved all the wounded soldiers you sent. Additionally, I will gift several life-saving bone-mending prescriptions to your military, teaching your military doctors battlefield medical techniques as compensation. If you have any grievances, feel free to voice them!”

Jiang One, a glint of joy flashing through his eyes, immediately knelt on one knee, ”On behalf of the million-strong army, I thank Medicine God Lady Changsheng!”

Medicine recipes from Medicine God Lady Changsheng are priceless!

The number of wounded soldiers that would benefit from this was beyond Jiang One’s imagination!

Knowing the agony of seeing wounded soldiers die due to lack of treatment, Jiang One deeply empathized!

”Lady Changsheng, we harbor no grievances! Even if the Crown Prince of the Three Kingdoms sends troops to Liuzhou for Lady Changsheng, it isn’t just about you; it’s a matter of state! It’s originally unrelated to you, Lady Changsheng!” Jiang San chimed in from the side.

Upon hearing this, the corners of Gu Changsheng’s mouth tipped up in self-mockery as he slowly said, ”Why delude yourselves? What kind of man is your master? You surely understand. If it were really Huo Shuixian that the people from the Three Kingdoms were bringing, that evildoer would definitely deliver himself without hesitation!”

”He’s so arrogant, where would he place his hopes on some unfounded celestial favour?”

The crowd heard this and all bowed their heads.

”So he’s urging you to make quick decisions merely to secure my safety. If I did not understand even this, how could I still be alive?” Gu Changsheng said, closing his phoenix eyes slightly, masking the tenderness beneath them, ”Regarding the families of the soldiers who died in the battle at Southern Fujian, the compensation will be ten times the usual, entirely provided by the Gu Residence. Uncle Song, please see to this!”

”Yes!” Uncle Song nearby immediately responded.

Jiang One and Jiang San, their eyes showing a touch of emotion, spoke together, ”On behalf of the soldiers who died in Southern Fujian, we thank Lady Changsheng!”

”There’s no need for thanks,” Gu Changsheng replied with half-closed eyelids, ”You must know that the spoils from the battle in Southern Fujian have already been delivered to me by the evildoer. I am merely returning to their families what they earned with their lives!”

Jiang One and Jiang San obviously knew this, but their faces still showed deep gratitude!

The Japanese Pirates had occupied Southern Fujian for a thousand years, and the spoils of the battle were incalculable!

Before such immense wealth, that Lady Changsheng could so generously disregard it merely demonstrated her imposing manner, inspiring awe!

”Bury Ning Er and others in the ancestral tomb of the Gu Family. Uncle Song, I must trouble you with this matter as well!” Gu Changsheng thought of Ning Er and others, pain flashing in her eyes.

”Don’t worry, Madam. I will handle this properly!” Uncle Song quickly nodded in response.

Having said this, Gu Changsheng rose, intending to walk out.

Seeing this, Du Chenzhi’s expression instantly changed, and, reacting swiftly, he lunged forward, grabbing the hem of Gu Changsheng’s skirt firmly, ”Lady Changsheng! Lady Changsheng, you can’t go!”

Gu Changsheng looked back, her eyebrows furrowing as she saw Du Chenzhi looking like a mangy dog. ”Fat Du?”

What is he doing stopping her? She still had many things to do!

She needed to check on Yue Xilou and Tan Nv’s situation, and there were still many things she hadn’t figured out!

”Lady Changsheng! After this battle, Liuzhou City is left in shambles. How should we handle Hengtang Lake? What about Baili Mountain? How can we reassure the citizens? Lady Changsheng, at least help me establish some guidelines!” Du Chenzhi pleaded desperately.

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s brows knotted further, ”You are the Lord of Liuzhou City, aren’t these your responsibilities? Why are you asking me?”

”I am the Lord of Liuzhou City, yes, but this place is under the jurisdiction of His Highness Prince Mu. All major decisions concerning Liuzhou City must be approved by His Highness. I dare not overstep my authority and make decisions on my own!” Du Chenzhi continued, almost tearfully.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng looked around perplexedly, a trace of doubt in her eyes, ”Then go find the evildoer! Why are you coming to me? And where is the evildoer?”

She clearly remembered that the little bundle was brought back into the city by the evildoer!

How could it be that, while she was busy treating the wounded, she hadn’t even seen a shadow of the evildoer?

Upon hearing this, everyone bowed their heads.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng’s expression turned stern, ”Speak! Where is the evildoer?”