The First Military God of the Border

The next day, when Lin Hui woke up, Shui Feiyuan was still nestled in her arms.

Perhaps because she was too tired last night, Shui Feiyuan slept very soundly.

Lin Hui looked down at the water kite, a slight smile curving his lips.

His wife keeps saying no, no, she can't take it anymore, but every time it ends, she clings to Lin Hui again.

Last night, Lin Hui was so exhausted that he simply took over the task himself.

They didn't get to rest until late at night.

Lin Hui looked in Ling Ziyi's direction, wanting to see how she was doing today, but as soon as he looked up, he saw a scene that would make anyone die of fright.

Ling Ziyi's big eyes were staring at the two of them.

Lin Hui was now in a state of panic.

Because he had just been playing with certain parts of the water kite, Ling Ziyi saw it all.

Lin Hui's movements were a bit too loud, which woke up Shui Feiyuan, who was fast asleep. She was about to complain about Lin Hui when she noticed that he was staring straight ahead. She turned around to look.

Ruined.

His entire face instantly turned as red as a monkey's bottom.

She immediately turned around and snuggled into Lin Hui's arms, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the rock.

Lin Hui gave an awkward laugh and looked at Ling Ziyi, asking, "When...when did you wake up?"

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine. I just woke up, but it feels like I slept for a very, very long time."

Ling Ziyi's voice was soft and sounded very weak, but her eyes were exceptionally bright, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips: "It's alright, you guys continue with your work, it's fine if I see it."

Upon hearing this, Shui Feiyuan blushed even more, her face practically dripping blood.

She wondered if Shui Feiyuan had woken up last night because of the commotion.

Lin Hui quickly let it go. What was the big deal? If she saw it, she saw it. Ling Ziyi would have to do the same thing sooner or later anyway. He chuckled and said, "Feiyuan, get up and go cook."

While speaking, he playfully patted the water kite's bottom.

Shui Feiyuan reluctantly got out of Lin Hui's arms, not daring to look at Ling Ziyi at all. She quickly dressed, tied up her hair, and ran out of bed as if fleeing.

Lin Hui also got up and came to Ling Ziyi's side.

"Do you still have a fever?"

While asking the question, he unconsciously reached out and touched Ling Ziyi's forehead.

Ling Ziyi instinctively backed away: "What are you trying to do? I'm still injured, don't even think about doing anything reckless..."

"How about...how about...I'll give it to you after I'm healed...?"

Lin Hui immediately slapped his forehead, thinking to himself, "Good heavens, what's going on in Ling Ziyi's head? What are you thinking?"

Even if I have strong desires, I'm not that thirsty, am I?

She gave a wry smile: "What are you thinking? I was just testing to see if your fever had gone down. Haven't I been doing this for the past two days?"

"Hurry up, stick your head out."

Ling Ziyi hesitated for a moment, then slowly extended her head toward Lin Hui's hand. Lin Hui tried it and found it was indeed much better than last night.

It seems that Doctor Gong and Wang Hui truly love Song Qingyan and her maid.

The medicines I give myself are all good stuff.

"Yes, the fever has gone down, but you still need to take your medicine. I'll have Fei Yuan prepare the medicine for you after you finish eating."

Ling Ziyi felt the warmth from Lin Hui's hand. This was the first time a man had touched her body while she was conscious, and her heart pounded wildly.

Her face involuntarily flushed red.

To ease the awkwardness, Ling Ziyi lowered her head and scolded, "How long are you going to keep touching me? You still say you don't mean anything by it, but I think you do."

Lin Hui quickly removed his hand, but this unexpected scene made Ling Ziyi burst into laughter.

The laughter aggravated her wound, causing Ling Ziyi to wince in pain. Lin Hui hurriedly reached out to touch Ling Ziyi's wound, but unexpectedly, Ling Ziyi moved her body, and his hand just touched the top of her head.

Instantly, Lin Hui felt a temperature completely different from that of the water kite, fluctuating wildly.

The two looked at each other, then immediately looked down, making the situation even more awkward.

"you……."

"you……."

Intending to break the awkward silence, they unexpectedly uttered the word "you" at the same time.

"How are the leaders doing?"

Ling Ziyi asked.

"Everyone is safe, but the mountain stronghold has been burned down by the border troops. They are now hiding in your school in the mountain valley."

Ling Ziyi nodded. It didn't matter that the stronghold was gone; as long as people were alive, that was enough.

"Don't worry, although they are all injured, there is no shortage of food and drink in the mountain courtyard, so it's not a big problem."

"How many brothers are still alive?"

"More than twenty people."

Upon hearing that only a few people had survived, Ling Ziyi's eyes instantly turned sharp, revealing her killing intent.

"Chu Yanlai betrayed the stronghold. After I recover from my injuries, the first thing I'll do is kill him."

Lin Hui looked into Ling Ziyi's eyes and slowly said, "Don't worry, I've already killed them all. Not a single one of those who betrayed the stronghold was spared."

"Killed?"

"Yes, that night, you took an arrow for me. The situation was critical, and after escaping, you got separated from the leader and the others."

"Later, Chu Yan came with her men to chase after us. I left you in the cave and then ambushed them. Otherwise, how could you have survived?"

Ling Ziyi realized that because the situation was critical at the time, she was extremely anxious after Lin Hui left alone, but then she fainted. The fact that Lin Hui was safe and sound, and that she was unharmed, already explained the situation.

"Good riddance."

Lin Hui suddenly remembered what Chu Yan had said before she died, and he became very curious about Ling Ziyi's background.

Lin Hui asked tentatively, "When Chu Yanlai died, she told me to protect you, and said you were something... but she died before she could finish."

Upon hearing this, Ling Ziyi was taken aback at first, but she quickly understood what he meant. She looked at Lin Hui calmly and remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.

"It's alright to tell you. I am originally from Chanzhou. My father's name is Lingdu, and he was the Chanzhou garrison commander under the Lulong Jiedushi."

Upon hearing the name Ling Du, Lin Hui instantly lost his composure.

That was a world-renowned general.

"Two years ago, my father was falsely accused and my whole family was killed. I escaped with the help of the guards in the mansion, but I was constantly hunted down. Later, only the chief and Chu Yanlai remained of the guards."

"I made an agreement with them that the two of them would come to Yunzhou to become bandits and recruit some border soldiers and refugees to protect themselves. I did not come with them at the time. It wasn't until a year ago, when the chief said everything was in order, that I went up to Cangying Ridge."

"Speaking of which, Chu Yanlai is not an outsider. He was originally a guard under my father. He was highly skilled in archery and was deeply trusted by my father, but I never expected..."

Having said that, Lin Hui understood everything, and Ling Ziyi didn't say anything more.

After a pause, Ling Ziyi looked at Lin Hui with sincere eyes: "Lin Hui, thank you for saving my life, thank you for leading the brothers to escape."

"However, my head and the boss's head are worth a lot of money. Now that you know the truth, you won't use our heads to collect a reward, will you?"

Lin Hui laughed heartily: "Haha... Do you think this dynasty still has any reason to exist?"

"The country is about to cease to be a country."

"Besides, I could never do something like trading my brothers' and sisters' lives for wealth and status."

Looking into Lin Hui's sincere gaze, Ling Ziyi's eyes suddenly reddened.

Shui Feiyuan had already prepared the meal and came to call Lin Hui to eat.

"Feiyuan, come here, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Shui Feiyuan. She is also the daughter of a disgraced official. She was sent here on her way to exile and was brought back by me."

"If she hadn't fed you water, food, and medicine these past two days, you wouldn't have woken up so quickly."

Upon hearing this, Ling Ziyi smiled at Shui Feiyuan and said, "Thank you for taking care of me, Sister Feiyuan."

"Purple-clad lady, please don't be so polite. It's all I should do."

"Miss in purple, I've cooked some porridge, I'll bring it to you right away."

Ling Ziyi smiled and said, "No need to trouble yourself. I'm already awake. How could I ask you to serve me? I'll get up and we'll eat together."

The three of them sat at a small table and ate their meal quietly.

Lin Hui had just finished a bowl of porridge when he heard a knock on the door.

Upon opening the door, they were surprised to find Song Qingyan's maid, Xiao Wan.

When she saw Lin Hui, she said anxiously, "Brother Lin, hurry up! The landlady is waiting for you. She wants you to go to the county town quickly; it's important."