The days when I was an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chang'an

Chapter 983 Everything is clear!
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The reinforcements who arrived were the garrison troops outside Ganzhou City who had come after seeing the distress fireworks that Captain Wang was setting off!

These garrison troops from Ganzhou were very capable; with their addition, the tide of battle was turned in an instant.

These garrison troops were well-trained and coordinated, specializing in attacking the assassins' vital points. They were also constantly supported by long-range crossbow bolts, catching the assassins off guard.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the leader of the assassins' eyes flashed with intense resentment and fear, and he once again gave the whistle to retreat.

Hearing the sounds of retreat, the remaining assassins felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They feinted and tried to retreat out of the post station.

"Want to leave? Stay alive!"

The newly arrived garrison commander shouted loudly outside. He was a young man with a cold face. His long knife was aimed at the assassin leader, and he was immediately entangled with the leader.

With the pressure on Lao Jiu, Lao Shi, Wu Niang, and the others greatly reduced, they were all invigorated and joined the reinforcements from Ganzhou in chasing down the fleeing assassins.

Li San Niang, who was upstairs, heard the shouts of killing below gradually subside and were replaced by the shouts of the town's soldiers clearing out the remaining enemy. Her tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

Li San Niang swayed slightly; under immense psychological pressure, she nearly collapsed, but was caught by Lu Zhu'er beside her.

"Auntie!"

"I'm fine"

Li San Niang waved her hand at Lu Zhu'er, her voice utterly exhausted, "Quick, help me down, I saw that Qiu Xiang and the others are injured!"

The battle is over.

The first floor of the inn was like a battlefield, with corpses and wounded lying haphazardly on the floor.

The blood on the floor almost formed a stream.

The garrison troops in Ganzhou were picking up the corpses one by one to finish them off, while also cleaning up the battlefield.

Li San Niang, along with Lu Zhu'er, Tang Da Lang, and those who had recovered somewhat from the poisoning, braved the strong smell of blood and immediately began treating the wounded.

Li San Niang didn't even have time to look at the assassin leader who had been captured alive by the Ganzhou garrison; all she could think about was rescuing people as quickly as possible!
At this moment, saving lives is of paramount importance.

It wasn't until dawn that the initial treatment of all the injured was completed.

Li San Niang was so exhausted that she could barely straighten her back. Now, she sat in the lobby of the post station, reaching out to take the water bag that Lu Zhu'er was offering. Her hand was still trembling slightly as she held it out.

Later, it was Dewdrop who directly held the cup to Li San Niang's lips, and she drank the water from Dewdrop's hand.

Just as he put down his water glass, the stern-faced leader of the Ganzhou garrison walked in from outside.

As soon as the man entered, he bowed to Li Sanniang and said, "Sun Qianshan, the military commander of Ganzhou, has been ordered to protect Physician Li."

We apologize for the delay in our rescue, Dr. Li.

Li Sanniang shook her head, stood up and returned the greeting. In a hoarse voice, she said to Sun Qianshan, "Captain Sun, there's no need for such formalities. We should be thanking you for arriving in time."

I wonder what the casualties are among the soldiers?

"Our Ganzhou army has five lightly wounded, but no casualties."

Twenty-three assassins were killed, one leader and three other assassins were captured alive, and the rest escaped and are currently in pursuit.

Sun Qianshan's report was very concise and clear: "After the initial interrogation just now, we did not obtain any useful information."

The leader was very defiant, but judging from the assassins' skills and teamwork, they were definitely not something an ordinary organization could train.

Li San Niang remained silent for a moment, then looked out the window at the gradually brightening sky.

Two consecutive precise ambushes, the deployment of such a large number of elite assassins, and even the daring to poison and launch a strong attack on the post stations near the state capital.
The mastermind behind this, and their determination to kill her, far exceeded Li San Niang's imagination.

The road back to Chang'an seemed far more dangerous than she had imagined.

Li San Niang took a deep breath, suppressing the chill in her heart, and her gaze became firm again.

"Captain Sun, is it possible to find out who the mastermind is from them?"

"I will do my best. But most of these suicide soldiers..." "I understand."

Li San Niang nodded to Sun Qianshan, "Captain Sun, we still need your help to clean up the post station and give a proper burial to the fallen soldiers."

The compensation money will come from my account.

The seriously wounded will stay behind to recover, while the rest of us will quickly rest and recuperate. We'll set off in an hour!

"Doctor Li, why don't I send someone back to the garrison to summon some more people?"
Judging from the way these assassins fight, they're ruthless and fearless. This time, the road to Chang'an might be in serious trouble.

"The more this is the case, the more we should leave this place of trouble as soon as possible."

Li San Niang's eyes sharpened. "The more they fear my return to Chang'an, the more I want to go back!"

I want to see just how many more demons and monsters are ahead!
However, it would be even better if Captain Sun could call more men!

Thank you very much!

Having said all that, Li Sanniang looked eastward, towards Chang'an.

The journey home was stained with blood, but the will to return was stronger.

"Urgent dispatch!"
Urgent report from Chang'an!

Where is Dr. Li Mingfang?!

Just then, a hoarse, desperate roar came from outside the post station!

A fast horse suddenly collapsed on the official road outside the post station, foaming at the mouth;
The man on horseback was covered in sweat, as if he had been drenched in rain. The messenger almost rolled off his horse, holding a sealed letter with feathers stuck to it high in his hand!
Li San Niang and Sun Qianshan hurried out of the post station and saw this scene.

"I am Li Mingfang!"

Li San Niang quickly stepped forward.

The messenger struggled to his knees and held the secret letter high: "Imperial Medical Bureau, urgent dispatch from 800 li away!"
General Du Qinghui was ambushed by foreign barbarians and is now seriously injured and in critical condition!
In all of Chang'an, only you can save lives!
The Emperor has given you an oral decree, ordering you to immediately travel light and return to the capital at full speed to save lives after receiving this letter!

"If we delay, it may be too late!"

The messenger's words resounded like thunder in everyone's ears!

At that moment, Li San Niang understood instantly!

Everything is clear!
Du Qinghui!
The general in charge of overseas expansion had a close relationship with the sage!
If he were to die, it would be a huge blow to the court and the Tang Dynasty's overseas strategy!
That's it!

It turns out that the mastermind behind this was to prevent her from saving Du Qinghui!
They don't want Du Qinghui to live!

They intercepted her to prevent her from returning to Chang'an to save people!
Her medical skills and her importance became the very reasons why others wanted to get rid of her!

But at the same time, this also became the only hope to save a pillar of the nation!

At this moment, personal safety and family reunion seem insignificant.

The life of a high-ranking official and a rescue operation that could affect the fate of the nation all depend on her!
Li San Niang took the heavy, secret letter, her fingers turning slightly white from the pressure.

In that instant, the weariness and worry on her face were replaced by an extreme calmness and determination.

She looked around, her gaze sweeping over the chaotic battlefield, the bloodstains on the ground, the soldiers being helped and treated, and the bodyguards who were still unconscious from severe poisoning. Finally, her gaze settled on Dewdrop's worried face.

Li San Niang's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly drowned out all the noise. She said in an unquestionable tone, "I understand."

Turning around, Li San Niang looked at Qiu Xiang and the others, "Qiu Xiang, Lao Shi, let's set off immediately!"
"Senior Brother Shaoyang, all the wounded here are yours to care for! Have Lu Zhu'er and Tang Dalang assist you!"

Li San Niang then looked at Tang Da Lang, "Shi Lin! You stay here and protect Zhu'er."

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