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Since sending Luzi into the Shangdang War Zone, Bai Qi suddenly felt a surge of excitement as if he were living in a carefree paradise. Every day, under the pretense of recuperating, he would take Xiao Yu'er with him to Yang Gujian for fishing, much to the dismay of the Old Generals.
The scouts that should have been dispatched were spared, as he claimed it was the king's intention. If one clings to something all day long, how can they stand firm amidst the storms?
Perhaps seeing Xiao Yu'er in a bad mood prompted Bai Qi to drag her out for some fresh air. The excuse was fishing, but every time they returned to the camp, there were no catches to show for it. Not even a fish the size of a finger; one couldn't tell if they were truly fishing under the protection of the General's Guard.
On this particular day,
With no battles in the rear, the barracks were eerily quiet as if in a time of peace. According to their prearranged plan, Jiang Medical Officer arrived at the Main Tent on time to change Bai Qi's bandages. Thus, the two stealthily left the camp once more to carry out their daily fishing routine by the riverbank.
The military had strict regulations prohibiting surgeons from inquiring about military matters. Each had their responsibilities, and treating the wounded would lead to subsequent rewards. For this reason, Xiao Yu'er had kept her questions bottled up inside.
Fishing might have been just an excuse; the two sat by the riverbank, lost in thought and completely ignoring any signs of fish biting. The guards heard that the Grand Commander was going fishing and took it seriously when preparing bait. However, the outcome left everyone astonished.
By the end of the first day, everyone realized that the Grand Commander was not actually fishing at all. When this continued into the second day, it became clear that he definitely wasn't fishing. The sense of responsibility quickly dissipated, and making bait became a lackluster task.
Bait made with care could catch fish, but when treated like a mere formality, it led to all the fish in the river going on strike. Even when they saw the bait right before them, they were as listless as those two humans onshore.
Bai Qi held his fishing rod and gazed at the flowing river water just as he had since his arrival. He spent an entire day without uttering a word, as if unaware of anyone else's presence. He quietly listened to the gentle mountain breeze rustling through the treetops and watched the crystal-clear water flow by...
Xiao Yu'er was similarly entranced with her fishing rod in hand, staring intently at the water. She felt no discomfort being near a leader who commanded hundreds of thousands of Qin Army soldiers; to her, Bai Qi was merely her patient.
If it weren't for Luzi repeatedly insisting she promise not to leave Commander’s side without permission, she would have slipped away to the front lines days ago. As a result, her dreams at night were far from pleasant and still haunted her thoughts now.
The General's Guard saw the two of them enter meditation again, glancing at the leather bag they were holding for catching fish and sharing a wry smile. It seemed that tomorrow they wouldn't even need to bring this along, as it would be completely unnecessary!
Among the guards, Li Xin quite enjoyed this atmosphere. After greeting everyone, he climbed onto a tree branch to lie down and admire the scenery. This spot was one he had confirmed multiple times; not only could he clearly see the backs of the two fishermen, but from this height, he had a good view of the river and mountains around him.
Li Xin did not intend to disturb anyone's enjoyment, as he felt that his current position was invaluable. Quietly resting there was simply delightful! The layers of greenery showed no traces of war, presenting a beautiful painting before his eyes. If he weren't worried that making a sound would disrupt this tranquility, he would have already plucked a leaf to play a Qin tune for entertainment.
Since Xiao Yu'er followed Luzi into the Qin Army ranks, she had realized that the busiest place in the military was undoubtedly the Army Command. Every day was bustling with people coming and going, almost like a large market, all to ensure that the latest military situation reached the General immediately.
What puzzled her was that no matter how many troops Luzi took away, it certainly wasn't the entire Shangdang army. One could also interpret it this way: sitting here fishing was Bai Qi, still the Commander of the Qin Army.
How could a general commanding tens of thousands of troops be so busy that it seemed he wished he could go without sleep or food? Yet here was a Commander overseeing over one hundred thousand troops who could sit calmly without worrying about anything!
Xiao Yu'er was someone who could keep her composure; just days ago she had wanted to apply for leave to find Luzi but had held on due to her initial promise. However, just last night, a very troubling dream made her decide to confront Bai Qi today.
"I have kept my promise to you," she thought. "Now it's time for you to agree to something in return so we can settle our debts!"
Determined, Xiao Yu'er stopped being silent. She had already thought it through; if this person refused her request, she would sneak away at night. She wasn't part of his army and could do as she pleased!
Just as Xiao Yu'er dropped her fishing rod, Bai Qi, still in meditation, suddenly burst into laughter. "I thought you could hold out until afternoon; I didn't expect you to lose your patience by morning."
Now standing up, Xiao Yu'er no longer cared about maintaining her composure; the pent-up frustration from days past surged within her. "I'm not part of your army! Why should I waste my time here!? I want to find Luzi! Whether you agree or not, I'm going!"
Li Xin, startled by her lion-like roar from the treetop, scrambled up and brushed off the dust from his military uniform. With his left hand retrieving his hard bow from behind him and his right hand already nocking three arrows, he leaped forward towards Bai Qi, carefully observing any unusual circumstances around them.
This guy clearly dozed off again!
Bai Qi put down the fishing rod and gently patted Li Xin's shoulder, indicating that there was no problem at the moment. "General Li! Return to the team!"
Li Xin, who had been lying on a swaying tree branch, was indeed feeling a bit drowsy. Moreover, he was not a Sentinel and thus had no duty to keep watch. The swaying sensation felt like lying in a cradle during childhood, and he could easily fall asleep with just a blink. He was trying hard to keep his eyes open when he was suddenly jolted awake by a loud noise.
The guards were unaware that the false alarm was caused by someone dozing off. They rushed over with their weapons, only to see the Grand Commander waving his hand to signal them. They realized it was just a false alarm and nearly had a heart attack! So they left the embarrassed Li Xin behind and returned to their posts without further concern for him.
Once Li Xin had left, Bai Qi smiled at the flushed Xiao Yu'er, who was excited. "Jiang Medical Officer, since you are my Bai Qi's lifesaver, any requests you have will naturally be granted. How could I dare to restrict the freedom of someone so important? Is there some misunderstanding here?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu'er was momentarily taken aback. She suddenly realized an issue: Bai Qi had never mentioned anything beyond her medical condition. It was clearly her own matter, yet she had placed such a heavy burden on him.
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