Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander-Chapter 595: Sometimes Men Just Act Foolish

"Hard to cut through flesh and skin, how could it not hurt?"

"But Shirley was just stronger than the average girl."

At this moment, Yan Qianyi finally understood why Mai Hunter was so infatuated with Shirley.

Shirley had a unique and tough charm that made her a good girl worthy of deep affection.

Yan Qianyi said, "It will be taken care of soon."

"It’s okay, Madam, you go and hand over the chip to Sir first, then you can stitch me up," Shirley urged.

Yan Qianyi frowned, Shirley’s eagerness to expose Shi Sheng was so extreme.

Even though she had been given a hemostatic, the wound was still bleeding profusely, left open like that.

"If you call me Madam, then listen to me!" Yan Qianyi said sternly, "Let me take care of your wound first, it won’t take more than a few minutes."

Yan Qianyi worked quickly and skillfully stitched up Shirley’s wound.

She picked up the blood-stained chip inside a plastic bag, "You rest well, I’ll take this to Ah Lie immediately."

Shirley hastily said, "Madam, please let me know if there’s any progress."

"Don’t worry, I won’t forget to tell you."

Yan Qianyi hurried out.

Mu Yunlie was waiting outside the door, his eyes narrowing at the sight of the bloodied chip in the bag.

Seeing his grim face, Yan Qianyi asked, "Ah Lie, now that we have the evidence to prove Shi Sheng’s crimes, why do you look so unhappy?"

Mu Yunlie clenched his teeth, "Soldiers from the Special Department mostly fight alone, and when they are on their own, they often face situations of complete isolation. The Empire is supposed to be their strongest support, yet this support has left Shirley feeling totally insecure! Clearly, she has the evidence on her but can’t dare to speak up. Why is that?"

"Because some in the Military Department are inactive," Yan Qianyi said.

"Right, the Military Department must be thoroughly reorganized! I don’t want what happened to Shirley to happen to anyone else, don’t want soldiers to have to be wary of internal enemies when they get home. It’s just too disheartening!"

"Um!" Yan Qianyi nodded firmly, handing the chip to Mu Yunlie, "Then go quickly, you don’t need to accompany me tonight. You must deal with Shi Sheng harshly, as well as those inactive individuals! We can’t let Shirley’s tragedy happen to anyone else."

Shirley, as a woman, was someone’s beloved daughter and lover.

Yet, she fought selflessly for her country, bathed in blood, only to be betrayed by her own people in the end.

Therefore, Shi Sheng must be punished severely!

Mu Yunlie kissed Yan Qianyi’s forehead and then turned and walked away.

Yan Qianyi watched his retreating figure until he disappeared from her sight, and then she turned back to see if Shirley had lain down to rest.

As expected, Shirley had not lain down.

Seeing Yan Qianyi return, she immediately asked, "Did you give it to Sir?"

"Um, he’s gone out. He’s probably going to arrest Shi Sheng personally. Now you can rest well, right?"

Shirley smiled, took a deep breath, and suddenly leaned weakly against the head of the bed.

Her strength was almost completely drained; she could not move the slightest bit.

Yan Qianyi helped her lie down and said softly, "Don’t worry, Ah Lie will surely deal with her harshly. He will seek justice for all the wrongs you’ve suffered."

"Thank you..." Shirley smiled with a curve of her lips, and the next moment, she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

...

With the evidence provided by Shirley, Mu Yunlie acted decisively to deal with Shi Sheng and all of those involved in Shirley’s interrogation back then.

Shirley was exonerated, receiving personal commendation from the King, was awarded the Glory Medal, had her military status restored, and even received a promotion in rank from Mu Yunlie.

Although Mai Hunter’s act of stealing Shirley away was illegal, considering Shirley’s special circumstances and Mai Hunter’s contributions in this incident, his merits offset his faults.

Shirley’s health had recovered enough for her to move around freely.

That day, as she was about to leave Mu Yunlie’s residence, Shirley said to Yan Qianyi with heartfelt gratitude, "Madam, you saved my life, Sir saved my soul. If there is ever a chance, I will certainly repay your kindness."

"You don’t need to be so formal, you are a hero of the Federation Empire; what I did for you is only right. You shouldn’t feel indebted to us; consider what Ah Lie and I did as done for the Empire, not for you personally."

"You truly are kind; no wonder Sir likes you so much." Shirley understood that Yan Qianyi said this to ensure she didn’t feel an emotional burden.

Yan Qianyi, wanting to avoid the heavy and serious topic, winked at Shirley, "So... do you mind if I gossip a bit?"

Shirley paused briefly, "Gossip about what?"

"You and Mai Hunter, is there a chance for a reconciliation?"

"As long as he doesn’t abandon me, I won’t leave him. I left him in the first place because he was fickle."

"Mai Hunter was really scummy before, but he really is different now. For you, he went as far as to risk his life."

Shirley replied helplessly, "That’s why sometimes men are despicable; they disregard you when you fawn over them. Only when they lose you do they know how to treasure and regret."

"Let bygones be bygones. A prodigal who returns is worth more than gold, and I believe he will treat you well. If he doesn’t, tell me, and I’ll let Ah Lie know so he can take care of him."

Shirley was amused by Yan Qianyi, "My personal issues are hardly worth bothering Sir with."

Yan Qianyi said, "It’s no bother. You are a hero of our Empire; if anyone bullies you, Ah Lie will surely stand up for you! He truly values talent."

Shirley nodded, "Yes, I’ve also realized that Sir is someone who may seem cold on the outside but warm on the inside."

During the handling of her case, she could feel his attention to her.

This made her very grateful, and she had no regrets about the sacrifices she had made for the Empire.

"Only...", Shirley sighed softly, "with my current health, I don’t know if I can still serve the Empire in the future."

"Don’t worry, I will get you well, as long as you cooperate with me properly."

Just then, Mai Hunter walked in.

Seeing the two women talking and laughing, he asked, "Are you two talking bad about me?"

Yan Qianyi bluntly said, "Yes, we were saying how you used to be a player."

"A man not frivolous in his youth is a wasted youth, but now in middle age, a man is different." Mai Hunter laughed, then became serious, "Qianyi, I’ve troubled you during this period. After I take her home today, I will take good care of her."

"Teacher, there’s no need for formalities."

"Alright, then I won’t be polite with you. When you and Ah Lie have the time, come over to our place for a meal."

"To eat your takeout?"

"You still remember last time’s incident, huh? Hahaha, don’t worry, don’t worry, next time I promise I won’t make you eat takeout. Starting today, I will practice my cooking skills so I can fatten up my Xiao Xue Li."