Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 91 - 92 Tang Xuewu, the Benefactor of Great Xia!
"Do you think this is how you protect the Commander?" Xiao Lingyue rebuked. "Tell me, what if Qiu Hu’s forces make a move? Can you protect him before he regains his strength?"
Qing’er instantly understood. So, this was their biggest problem. It meant that even Xiao Lingyue couldn’t proactively approach Qin Long.
"Our top priority right now is to find out if Qiu Hu has any forces in Jiangzhong," Xiao Lingyue said slowly, playing with the throwing knife in her hand. "If not, we can act freely. Actually, having Wu Mulan participate this time is also a way of testing the waters. If nothing happens, it means Jiangzhong isn’t that dangerous yet."
"I’ve already arranged for Zi’er to be the Commander’s driver and simultaneously protect Tang Xuewu. You also need to find a way to stay by his side. With you there, I’ll feel much more at ease," Xiao Lingyue told Qing’er, sharing her thoughts.
"Understood, Miss," Qing’er replied with a serious nod.
Wu Mulan making a personal appearance would surely attract the attention of many important figures. Xiao Lingyue was using this to test the waters. If Qiu Hu’s forces were here, they would have to act swiftly. If everything remained peaceful, it would mean Jiangzhong was still safe for now. Xiao Lingyue wanted Qing’er to find an opportunity to get close to Qin Long and protect him in secret, as it was not appropriate for her to show her face yet.
"Qing’er, remember, once you are with the Commander, your top priority is his safety. You absolutely cannot be careless," she instructed. "We cannot afford to fail this time. Remember, only the Dragon Commander can match Qiu Hu; the rest of us are no match for him."
Xiao Lingyue slowly stood up, still toying with the knife. Her graceful figure appeared on the balcony. "I’m waiting for my brother to come back. Countless soldiers of the Heavenly Dragon Army are waiting for his return."
Seeing this, Qing’er was also deeply moved. In the hearts of the soldiers, Qin Long had always been a figure of faith. The moment he returned, countless warriors would flock to his side. The insignificant Qiu Hu could be crushed with a flick of Qin Long’s finger! They all firmly believed the Commander would return; they were just waiting for his body to recover and for the right moment to present itself.
"Miss, the Tang Family is truly shameless. Their actions are disheartening," Qing’er said, her tone laced with anger. "For three years, they’ve been nothing but cold and mocking toward the Commander. Now, in the eyes of the public, he’s become a household name for being a fool."
"It matters not," Xiao Lingyue responded. "Today, they treat the Dragon Commander with indifference; tomorrow, they will find him far beyond their reach. Once the Dragon Commander has recuperated, the three hundred thousand guards will come to Jiangzhong personally. They will all kneel on one knee, begging the Dragon Commander to come out of seclusion. Their expressions at that moment will be priceless. I can hardly wait."
Hearing Xiao Lingyue’s words, Qing’er also grew excited. "When the time comes, I’ll definitely record it so we can enjoy the looks on the Tang Family’s faces!"
Xiao Lingyue laughed, looking at Qing’er with affection. "Oh, you. Still the same troublemaking little girl."
Qing’er scratched her head, embarrassed.
Afterward, Xiao Lingyue fell into deep thought and shook her head slightly. "The Tang Family of Jiangzhong was once a prominent and distinguished clan. The old matriarch, Tang Rulan, was such a righteous woman that even Father sang her praises. She devoted her entire family’s billion-dollar fortune to the nation. It was for this reason that Father reluctantly agreed to her request: to arrange an engagement between her granddaughter, Tang Xuewu, and my Dragon Brother. When the matriarch was alive, the Tang Family was like the blazing sun, with strict family discipline and generation after generation of talented individuals. But after she passed away, the family has fallen to such a state, filled with petty jealousies and a culture of one-upmanship."
Xiao Lingyue shook her head helplessly. The Tang Family’s fall to a third-rate status was truly a pity. She was, after all, indebted to the old matriarch’s kindness and couldn’t be too ruthless. But to think they would humiliate Qin Long to such an extent...
"Only Tang Xuewu, Tang Yuehua, and her daughter Tang Xuexue, are genuinely good to him," Qing’er reported, handing a file with the results of their secret investigation to Xiao Lingyue.
It was a detailed report on these individuals, with a special focus on Tang Xuewu. As the head of the Four War Venerables, Qin Long’s power was unparalleled. His fiancée had to be investigated with the utmost care.
Xiao Lingyue’s beautiful eyes slowly scanned the documents as Qing’er continued her report.
"Tang Xuewu has a stunning face and figure. She is the daughter of Tang De, the eldest son of the Tang Family’s patriarch. She has been diligent and hardworking since childhood, always a top student, and has never been in a relationship. After her engagement to the Commander, she has always remained proper and virtuous.
"Three years ago, when the Commander was carried to the Tang Family’s doorstep covered in blood, she was the one who, against all pressure, took him in. For this, the Tang patriarch stripped her of her status in the family’s inner circle and expelled her from the main residence. She has always taken meticulous care of the Commander, attending to his every need and never abandoning him. The Tang Family cut off her family’s benefits and repossessed their villa. Her mother is a gambling addict, and her father Tang De’s salary was completely squandered, forcing Tang Xuewu to support the entire family on her own.
"Even so, she never gave up on the Commander’s condition. She has tirelessly sought treatment for his legs with traditional medicine and acupuncture. She has always been frugal and managed the household with thrift, rarely even buying new clothes for herself..."
At this point, Qing’er’s eyes grew moist. This heroine of the army couldn’t control her emotions. A deep admiration for Tang Xuewu bloomed in her heart. Most women, even if they had chosen to care for Qin Long, wouldn’t have persisted for so long. Yet Tang Xuewu, who wasn’t even truly married to him, was already fulfilling duties that even a wife might find impossible. Her burden was truly immense.
Xiao Lingyue listened to Qing’er’s explanation as she read. Her svelte figure trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes already brimming with tears.
She had always harbored immense admiration and affection for her brother, Qin Long, but had buried those feelings deep down because of their sibling relationship. Comparing herself to Tang Xuewu now, she felt a profound sense of shame.
"She faced countless insults alone, all for the Commander’s sake. She willingly gave up her formerly affluent life to protect him. She once said that the Commander was defending the country and that she would never abandon him. She saved his life! It was a deed of great righteousness, truly worthy of being Tang Rulan’s granddaughter!"
"Without her, the Commander’s fate would have been grim. She is the Commander’s benefactor, our Heavenly Dragon Army’s benefactor, and more importantly, the benefactor of the entire Grand Xia Nation!!" Xiao Lingyue exclaimed, patting the wall in her agitation.
Qing’er knew Xiao Lingyue wasn’t exaggerating. No one but Qin Long could have quelled the chaos in the Southern Region. If Qin Long had died, the Southern Region would be in peril, and the Grand Xia Nation would face imminent turmoil.
"The Dragon Commander is a man of loyalty and honor. She protected him for three years; he will surely protect her for a lifetime!" Xiao Lingyue spoke with conviction. She knew her brother all too well.
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