Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 366 - 364

Chapter 366: Chapter 364

Although Xiao’er reacted quickly, avoiding the foot that was stretched out to trip her, she lost her balance due to the sudden movement, causing some of the boiling water she was carrying in two bowls to splash out.

The scalding water instantly splashed onto Xiao’er’s hands. Because of the pain, she tossed one of the bowls in her right hand away, which happened to land on the extended leg.

The hot water soaked through the fabric and scalded his skin, causing He Wei to jump up in pain. All the while, he shook his pant leg furiously, trying to cool down, and roared angrily, "You insolent brat, how dare you scald me!"

While cooling her hand with her breath, Xiao’er looked at the man in front of her jumping around in pain, and said innocently, "Ah, did I scald you? I’m sorry. When I was passing by, you suddenly stuck out your leg. In order to avoid your foot, I lost my balance and spilled some water from the bowl, which scalded my hand. In pain, I involuntarily threw the bowl. I didn’t do it on purpose. If your foot hadn’t suddenly stuck out, this wouldn’t have happened."

In other words, you brought it upon yourself!

"Don’t slander me! When did I stick out my foot? It was you who deliberately threw the bowl onto my foot!" He Wei felt a burning pain from his leg, making him hate Xiao’er so much that he wanted to kill her. Thinking this way, he raised his fist, ready to strike Xiao’er.

Xiao’er pretended to be scared, raising her right hand to shield her face. The bowl of water in her left hand splashed over him nonchalantly, and then she covered her head with both hands, "Don’t hit me!"

Having said that, Xiao’er immediately ran off.

"Argh! I’m going to kill you!" He Wei, scalded again, ignored the pain and chased after Xiao’er to hit her.

Xiao’er quickly ran away, screaming as she ran, "Help! He wants to kill me!"

Lin Hu held back He Wei, saying, "He’s just a naïve kid, not understanding a thing. What are you getting so worked up for?"

"Let go of me! He deliberately splashed boiling water on me." He Wei’s painful body and legs reddened his eyes with anger.

Shangguan Xuanjun walked over with a stern face, followed by Shangguan Xuanhao, who was clearly looking forward to the show.

"General, help!" Xiao’er ran behind them.

Seeing that such a small matter had drawn the attention of Shangguan Xuanjun, He Wei’s face paled, "General, it was this boy who purposely splashed boiling water on me, so I..."

"Fifty military lashes! Then go home!" Shangguan Xuanjun cut him off.

"General, it’s a grave misunderstanding! It was clearly him..."

"One hundred military lashes!" Shangguan Xuanjun looked at him with contempt.

He Wei understood from his gaze that his small act must have been seen by the general.

Therefore, he quickly knelt down and kowtowed, "General, please spare me, I was wrong, please don’t send me home. My parents, wife and children at home are still waiting for my monthly military salary to support them."

"There’s no room for troublemakers in my army!" Shangguan Xuanjun gave his deputy a glance, and someone immediately stepped forward to take He Wei away, preparing him for punishment.

In the army, camaraderie and unity are necessary, not backstabbing.

How can a man who holds grudges and seeks revenge for insignificant incidents against his comrades be allowed to stay in the army!

On the battlefield, soldiers face their enemies head-on, while their backs are left to their comrades for protection, not stabbing!

Such pests can’t be allowed in his army!

Jingrui had just returned from collecting water from the river and upon seeing He Wei being punished, he asked Xiao’er what had happened.

Xiao’er briefly explained the situation.

"Are your hands alright?" Jingrui took Xiao’er’s hands and checked them. There were blisters near both hands, and her right hand had even lost some skin.

Jingrui’s heart ached and he blamed himself for not taking care of his sister.

"Let me apply some medicine for you." Jingrui had some healing medicine that Xiao’er had given him. He ground a pill, sprinkled it on the wound.

"It’s nothing serious, it just looks worse than it feels, it doesn’t really hurt that much." Xiao’er smiled and reassured him.

Jingrui didn’t believe her. If this didn’t hurt, then what would actually cause her pain?

Both Shangguan Xuanhao and Shangguan Xuanjun looked at Xiao’er’s hand. Was it really that serious?

She didn’t feel pain? Throughout the whole ordeal, Xiao’er hadn’t even frowned once.

Now Shangguan Xuanjun believed what Shangguan Xuanhao had said earlier. This girl was indeed good at hiding her pain.

Unable to contain himself, Shangguan Xuanhao cursed, "You brat, are you stupid? You saw him deliberately tripping you. You should’ve stepped on his foot, then dumped both bowls of boiling water on him. Why did you let the water scald you instead? I’ve never seen anyone as stupid as you!"

Even if she killed the man on the spot, she would be protected. There was no need for her to be polite!

He was so pissed off!

Shangguan Xuanhao was worried about what would happen if Shangguan Xuanyi found out. He knew it would cause great pain!

If he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have come!

The soldiers who heard what Shangguan Xuanhao said were all stunned. Who was this ruthless person?

Xiao’er nodded gravely, "I’ve learned my lesson, and I’ll know what to do next time."

However, if she did that, she would appear to be in the wrong.

Shangguan Xuanjun gave Shangguan Xuanhao a look of disdain.

"From now on, you two follow me." Shangguan Xuanjun left these words and strode away.

Since he couldn’t change the situation, of course he had to help protect his brother’s wife.

Speaking of which, Shangguan Xuanyi’s fists were indeed powerful. He heard that he has made progress these two years. He was not sure if he could still defeat him.

He knew that bringing women to the battlefield was never going to end well, only cause more trouble!

It was just the first day and he had already caused such commotion. The journey ahead was still long!

Shangguan Xuanjun wanted to meet some Xiyue soldiers soon, so he could vent out his frustration!

The other soldiers, upon hearing his words, were so surprised that their jaws almost hit the ground, followed by various forms of envy.

How come the two new recruits caught the general’s eye!

Xiao’er and Jingrui quickly nodded in agreement.

General Dingyuan glanced at Xiao’er, not understanding why the Sixth Prince had personally intervened.

Could it be that this young man was a child from the royal family or some relative, specifically brought to the camp for training?

It seemed to be the case. The Second Prince’s treatment of that young boy was also a bit different. No, it was obviously very familiar!

Thinking of this, General Dingyuan didn’t care anymore. These two teenagers were not something to be feared.

Then he shifted his gaze to He Wei, this kind of man who would seek revenge for the smallest slight could sometimes be useful.

On the next part of their journey, Xiao’er and Jingrui finally got to experience life on horseback.

God knows, after a day of walking, Xiao’er’s delicate feet had already developed several blisters.

However, she was able to endure the discomfort, so no one noticed.

And for these minor aches and pains, she didn’t really care. A change of posture and they would be healed.

Fortunately, the weather was kind to them. Even after travelling for more than ten days, there had been no rain.

Night fell and the wind howled, making rustling noises amongst the trees and causing withered leaves to fall in droves.

The supply team, which had left a few days earlier, was about to pass the thick forest the next day.