The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 944 - 211: Cannot Be Accommodated by the World_2

Chapter 944: Chapter 211: Cannot Be Accommodated by the World_2

"How is it?" Mo Heng looked at him as he felt the pulse for a long time.

The military doctor was more meticulous, checking whether Pei Qin had developed a fever during pregnancy. Sir Mo had left his lady in the military camp, and he certainly did not believe that he was just watching and doing nothing.

"No problem! General Pei just caught a cold from the rain and got a fever. After taking some medicine and resting for a few days, she will be fine."

Resting for a few days was out of the question; they couldn’t delay the entire army just for Pei Qin. But they couldn’t leave her behind alone either.

Mo Heng asked An Liefeng and Hu Qi to lead the troops to move ahead quickly, with the Mortar Barracks following, using Thunder Cannons and mortars. He would stay behind with some men until Pei Qin’s condition improved, then escort her to catch up.

When Dou He came to visit Pei Qin, Mo Heng was holding the medicine, blowing on it to cool it down for Pei Qin. His expression was stern and cold, but his gaze towards Pei Qin was one of tenderness. This time he saw it clearly; the two were not brothers. Talking about master and disciple, Mo Heng had only taught Han San some swordplay a few times; it was impossible to be this close so suddenly.

The words "gay" popped into his mind, startling Dou He. Could it be that Mo Heng had developed that kind of unacceptable affection for Han San? The more he observed, the more it seemed likely, and he couldn’t help but feel angry. Although some wealthy families had created boys to keep as hidden playthings - even less regarded than sister prostitutes - Mo Heng, this beast with a human face and beast’s heart! Han San was still a child, knowing nothing. How could he be played with by him!?

Convinced of his own thoughts, Dou He’s gaze towards Mo Heng immediately turned hostile. "Has Han San’s fever gone down? Let me feed you the medicine!" He came over, snatched the medicine bowl, and pushed Mo Heng aside.

Mo Heng’s eyes suddenly turned cold.

Pei Qin’s face was red from the fever, and her head felt heavy. Seeing his sudden earnestness, she raised an eyebrow in confusion and took the medicine bowl from him.

Dou He then said, "Deputy General Mo’s strategies in troop deployment are like drifting clouds and flowing water, always effective. This time, you and General An go ahead quickly. I will stay behind to escort Han San!"

Mo Heng’s eyes narrowed dangerously - was Dou He targeting him, or Qinqin!

Lu Hai immediately gave Dou He a sympathetic look.

Pei Qin felt even stranger, seeing Mo Heng emitting cold air again. She hurriedly said, "No need to stop! I have a carriage, I can ride in the carriage and we can travel together. This little sickness is nothing!"

Before Mo Heng could open his mouth, she added, "If we arrive one day later, countless more people will die under the knives of the Waci People." She cut off his response.

An Liefeng awarded Pei Qin a bunch of meat, rice, and restorative medicines from the military supplies, slowed down the army’s pace, and Pei Qin switched to riding in a carriage to continue the journey.

By the time everyone had traveled thousands of miles and arrived outside Huaiqing Mansion, they were blocked.

"Report—General! All the passes are heavily guarded by the Waci People, with thirty Thunder Cannons deployed. The Waci main force is just ahead, with one hundred and fifty thousand troops!"

They had only fifty thousand men, and ahead was Hangu Pass, deep and perilous, easy to defend but hard to attack, and bordering the Huanghe River. Since the Waci main force was there, they must have more than one hundred and fifty thousand troops. If they were to attack forcefully, even with mortars, their chances of victory were slim.

"Set up camp and rest!" Pei Qin shared her strategy with An Liefeng.

An Liefeng looked at him doubtfully. Could this method really work?

"We’ll know once we try!" Pei Qin said with a smile.

Recalling how she had asked for a Thunder Cannon shell and saying she’d test something, resulting in new developments with Thunder Cannons and grenade runs, An Liefeng decided to listen to her again and immediately gathered people to prepare.

Pei Qin also had the Mortar Barracks people quickly set up the mobile wooden barracks as she modified the bomb.

Dou He came to find her. "Han San! You’ve just recovered, rest a bit more! Let your subordinates handle the busywork!"

During the journey, Dou He keenly observed that not only did Mo Heng have hidden affections for Pei Qin, but Pei Qin seemed different towards Mo Heng as well. After analyzing and summarizing, Dou He concluded: Han San was still too young, completely ignorant of love between men and women. She had no wife, no engagement. Since Mo Heng was handsome like a celestial god, and he flirted with Han San deliberately. Thus, under his naive misunderstanding, Han San was seduced by Mo Heng!

So, along the way, Dou He did his utmost to prevent Mo Heng and Pei Qin from being alone together, stepping in whenever Mo Heng tried to show affection.

Mo Heng’s affection for Pei Qin gradually became more apparent, so much so that even Pei Qin’s personal soldiers began to look at Mo Heng with subtle glances. However, they looked at Dou He even more peculiarly. Suddenly, General Dou was so good to their general and constantly sabotaged Deputy General Mo’s efforts. Did these two have some unspoken intentions!?