The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 245 - 244: Closure

General Xiao fled with his trusted followers.

He wanted nothing else, just to survive, but he didn’t expect Young General Wei to pursue him relentlessly.

Fortunately, he captured Young General Wei alive.

Unfortunately, Xie Yunzhen intervened and ruined everything.

Gritting his teeth, he said, "That Wei guy went back to get reinforcements, but Xie Yunzhen is still here. He’s seriously injured and can’t go far. Even if I die, I must take Xie Yunzhen down with me!"

If it were before, General Xiao’s followers would have advised him to leave first.

As long as there are green hills left, there is no need to worry about firewood.

But this time, Xie Yunzhen’s men were everywhere, and they could accidentally run into them.

Just avoiding those people exhausted a tremendous amount of energy.

The opportunity for them to leave was already very slim.

It would be better to use the time to find Xie Yunzhen, either for a chance to survive or to kill him as a substitute.

Only by finding Xie Yunzhen would they not feel at a loss.

Otherwise, it truly would be a total defeat!

Avoiding the search parties from the court, they followed the direction where Xie Yunzhen disappeared.

Halfway, they encountered Ji Mingzhu and her group.

Seeing the Hidden Guard with her, they dared not approach and could only follow from a distance.

Unexpectedly, they actually found Xie Yunzhen.

Ji Mingzhu did not know martial arts.

Xie Yunzhen was severely injured, and his old ailment flared up, so he couldn’t even hold a weapon.

As long as they dealt with the two Hidden Guards, they could take Xie Yunzhen’s life!

Several of General Xiao’s trusted followers rushed out first.

As the fight began, Ji Mingzhu decisively released a signal flare.

The rebels found them, and there was no point in hiding. Bringing their own people to support them quickly was the main matter.

After sending the signal, Ji Mingzhu helped Xie Yunzhen up, "Let’s go first."

The Hidden Guards thought the same, trying to lead the rebels in the opposite direction to buy time for the couple.

The rebel’s target was Xie Yunzhen, so there wasn’t much time left, and they were charging forward recklessly.

Two Hidden Guards found it difficult to handle.

After not walking far, Xie Yunzhen found a good spot.

He asked Ji Mingzhu, "Do you have strength in your hands?"

Ji Mingzhu did her best to support Xie Yunzhen with her body, to save him some energy.

"Yes."

Xie Yunzhen picked up Ji Mingzhu’s bow and arrow with the arm he could move.

He soothingly rubbed his chin over the top of Ji Mingzhu’s head.

"Work with me."

With arrows released together, the rebels crossing the line fell simultaneously.

Xie Yunzhen’s mouth curved into a smile, "Zhu Zhu is truly amazing."

Ji Mingzhu could ride and shoot, but she honed those skills at the General Mansion’s practice field.

She hadn’t actually been to a real hunting ground often.

This scenario was indeed her first experience.

Her arm holding the bow slightly weakened.

But the opponent was a rebel, and they came for their lives, so she couldn’t be timid.

She couldn’t flinch.

These people might have even participated in the conspiracy to murder her father.

They truly deserved death!

The Hidden Guards were engaged, but Xie Yunzhen’s head still hadn’t fallen.

The court’s men were about to arrive, and General Xiao couldn’t hold back any longer, exposing his concealed body.

The murderous air about him was heavy, and the Hidden Guards were overwhelmed, quickly breaking through the defensive line.

Ji Mingzhu steadily held the bow, her eyes filled with hatred as she looked at General Xiao.

The lives of her father, tens of thousands of soldiers, and her unborn child had to be repaid in blood by the Xiao Family!

In an instant, strength returned to Ji Mingzhu’s body.

She took the arrow from Xie Yunzhen’s hand, "Let me."

Xie Yunzhen did not refuse, supporting her arm, "Don’t be nervous, keep steady."

Facing the bow and arrow, the enemy, seeing it was a girl, felt insulted.

While charging with a blade, he sneered, "A girl, can she even draw a bow! If you stab Xie Yunzhen, this General might spare your life!"

Ji Mingzhu coldly aimed at his vital point.

She should have been scared.

But as long as she thought about how many living lives were buried by the hands of the Xiao Family.

All fear transformed into hatred.

To personally avenge her father and child, coming to the front lines made it worthwhile!

An animal trapped in a desperate situation often exposes its vital point in its frenzy.

Ji Mingzhu squinted, the arrow aimed at General Xiao shot forth.

Ripping through the air with a terrifying sound.

A thud, the arrow pierced through the throat, and General Xiao’s sneer abruptly stopped.

The look he cast at Ji Mingzhu was full of disbelief.

Disbelieving that a girl raised in the inner quarters could actually draw a bow and hit the target.

Even more, he couldn’t believe that he, a veteran of the battlefield, would die under the arrow of a lady from the inner chambers.

Irony.

This was too ironic!

The sword in his hand fell, making a dull noise, followed by his tall body collapsing to the ground.

With General Xiao’s death, his followers lost their backbone, losing the obsession with killing Xie Yunzhen.

They began to flee immediately.

But it was too late; the Hidden Guards deployed by Ji Mingzhu arrived first.

Following them were Xie Yunzhen’s soldiers.

The rebels were out of options and ultimately chose to commit suicide.

The major concern pressing Ji Mingzhu’s heart finally concluded, and her nose felt a sting, tears welling up in her eyes.

Xie Yunzhen didn’t want her to cry, but he didn’t want her to repress her emotions either.

Releasing them was good.

Leaning his head on Ji Mingzhu’s shoulder, "My lady, I want to sleep for a while."

...

By the time they returned to the city, the moon was high in the sky.

The military doctor treated Xie Yunzhen’s injuries.

"General, your health is solid, there’s no longer a life threat, but in the future, careful nursing is needed to avoid triggering the old ailment, otherwise it will be very troublesome when you get older."

Ji Mingzhu meticulously noted everything down and asked someone to prepare the medicine.

She stayed by the bedside, personally wiping Xie Yunzhen’s face and limbs.

"My lady, Young General Wei came to apologize, and he’s still kneeling at the mansion’s entrance."

"Young General is genuine, if we don’t give him a chance to apologize, others might think we’re petty. If it makes Young General Wei feel better, then let him keep kneeling."

Looking at the wounds on Xie Yunzhen, Ji Mingzhu couldn’t bear to be soft-hearted.

If they hadn’t arrived timely, letting the rebels find Xie Yunzhen first, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Now that the rebellion is quelled, with General Wei handling the aftermath, Ji Mingzhu only wanted Xie Yunzhen to recover well.

Even if the sky falls, there will be people to support it!

She touched his forehead, still a bit warm.

Repeatingly, Ji Mingzhu used a cloth to reduce Xie Yunzhen’s temperature, then fed him soup medicine.

Only by dawn did the situation finally stabilize.

The maid advised Ji Mingzhu, "My lady, you should sleep for a while, we’ll watch over the General, and when he wakes up, we’ll call you."

Ji Mingzhu, having been on the run all day and worrying for Xie Yunzhen’s injuries, was both physically and mentally exhausted, looking extremely weary now.

Resting at the bedside, "I’ll nap for a bit."

The doctor mentioned that Xie Yunzhen’s injuries might cause recurring fevers, so careful attention to his condition was crucial.

Once he woke up, she could rest with peace of mind.