Chapter 492: The battle had only just ended (2)
A Blessed Daughter
Chapter 492: The battle had only just ended (2)
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“Boss Fan, you and your guest likely have matters to discuss. I won’t continue to impose,” Wei Ruo said as she stood up, preparing to leave.
Fan Chengxu instinctively looked toward Chu Lan.
However, Chu Lan merely sat there without making any move or saying anything.
Since his expression was hidden, Fan Chengxu could not even attempt to guess what he was thinking.
So he turned back to Wei Ruo with a smile. “Young Master Xu, why not sit a little longer? It’s still early. I’ll have someone brew a pot of Biluochun for you to taste.”
Wei Ruo shook her head. “I appreciate Boss Fan’s kindness, but I still have some matters to attend to later, so I can’t stay any longer.”
“In that case, I’ll see you out, Young Master Xu,” Fan Chengxu said without pressing further.
He escorted Wei Ruo to the door. After watching her and her servant leave, he immediately returned to the private room.
“Your Highness.”
“What were you talking about just now?” Chu Lan asked.
“Just some matters about making money. Your Highness knows me well—I’m a vulgar man who only cares about profit. The only things that interest me are ways to make money.”
After answering, Fan Chengxu carefully asked, “Did Your Highness come to see me today for some important matter?”
“Nothing important,” Chu Lan replied.
As he spoke, blood began seeping from Chu Lan’s right arm.
Fan Chengxu was startled and hurried forward.
“Your Highness is injured?”
After confirming that the liquid soaking through the sleeve was indeed blood, Fan Chengxu realized that Chu Lan had been wounded for some time. The blood had already soaked into his sleeve; it simply hadn’t been obvious because he was wearing black.
“Over the past half month, we fought a battle with the Japanese pirates. Although the enemy ultimately suffered a crushing defeat, our side also sustained heavy losses,” Chu Lan said calmly.
“I’ll go find a doctor for you!” Fan Chengxu said hurriedly. He dared not delay—he absolutely could not let anything happen to Chu Lan in his place.
“No need. It’s nothing serious. The wound has already been treated.”
Compared to the injury he had suffered the last time when he was ambushed, this wound from the battlefield was hardly worth mentioning.
“But it’s bleeding through now. I’ll find someone to rebandage it for you.”
“There’s medicine here. Just find someone to apply it casually.”
Fan Chengxu’s head buzzed. “Your Highness, you are of the most noble status. Your body is far too precious to be treated so carelessly. If anything were to happen to you, how many heads do you think I have to answer for it?”
“You won’t have to answer with your head,” Chu Lan said.
“Your Highness, since you’re injured, you should be resting properly instead of running around,” Fan Chengxu couldn’t help but say.
“I don’t trust the other people in Taizhou Prefecture,” Chu Lan replied, “including those in the military camp.”
Fan Chengxu cursed inwardly: If you don’t trust others, don’t drag me into it! If you die here, even jumping into the Yellow River won’t wash the blame off me!
“Then why didn’t Your Highness tell Young Master Xu just now? He’s your lifesaver—you should trust him. And his medical skills are excellent. You should have let him take a look at your injury!”
Fan Chengxu was about to send someone to catch up with Wei Ruo, who had only just left, but Chu Lan stopped him.
“I don’t want to owe him again,” Chu Lan said.
“Didn’t you already pay him? He’s like me—once money’s paid, it’s no longer a debt!” Fan Chengxu said.
“He’s not the same as you.”
For a moment, Fan Chengxu didn’t know how to respond. Since Chu Lan insisted, there was nothing he could do.
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After changing back into women’s clothing, Wei Ruo returned to the Colonel’s Residence at dusk. The servants in the household were rushing about in a panic, clearly busy with something unusual.
“What’s going on?” Wei Ruo grabbed a maid who was hurrying toward Cangyun Courtyard and asked about the situation.
Fan Chengxu instinctively looked toward Chu Lan.
However, Chu Lan merely sat there without making any move or saying anything.
Since his expression was hidden, Fan Chengxu could not even attempt to guess what he was thinking.
So he turned back to Wei Ruo with a smile. “Young Master Xu, why not sit a little longer? It’s still early. I’ll have someone brew a pot of Biluochun for you to taste.”
-Biluochun is a famous Chinese green tea.
Wei Ruo shook her head. “I appreciate Boss Fan’s kindness, but I still have some matters to attend to later, so I can’t stay any longer.”
“In that case, I’ll see you out, Young Master Xu,” Fan Chengxu said without pressing further.
He escorted Wei Ruo to the door. After watching her and her servant leave, he immediately returned to the private room.
“Your Highness.”
“What were you talking about just now?” Chu Lan asked.
“Just some matters about making money. Your Highness knows me well—I’m a vulgar man who only cares about profit. The only things that interest me are ways to make money.”
After answering, Fan Chengxu carefully asked, “Did Your Highness come to see me today for some important matter?”
“Nothing important,” Chu Lan replied.
As he spoke, blood began seeping from Chu Lan’s right arm.
Fan Chengxu was startled and hurried forward.
“Your Highness is injured?”
After confirming that the liquid soaking through the sleeve was indeed blood, Fan Chengxu realized that Chu Lan had been wounded for some time. The blood had already soaked into his sleeve; it simply hadn’t been obvious because he was wearing black.
“Over the past half month, we fought a battle with the Japanese pirates. Although the enemy ultimately suffered a crushing defeat, our side also sustained heavy losses,” Chu Lan said calmly.
“I’ll go find a doctor for you!” Fan Chengxu said hurriedly. He dared not delay—he absolutely could not let anything happen to Chu Lan in his place.
“No need. It’s nothing serious. The wound has already been treated.”
Compared to the injury he had suffered the last time when he was ambushed, this wound from the battlefield was hardly worth mentioning.
“But it’s bleeding through now. I’ll find someone to rebandage it for you.”
“There’s medicine here. Just find someone to apply it casually.”
Fan Chengxu’s head buzzed. “Your Highness, you are of the most noble status. Your body is far too precious to be treated so carelessly. If anything were to happen to you, how many heads do you think I have to answer for it?”
“You won’t have to answer with your head,” Chu Lan said.
“Your Highness, since you’re injured, you should be resting properly instead of running around,” Fan Chengxu couldn’t help but say.
“I don’t trust the other people in Taizhou Prefecture,” Chu Lan replied, “including those in the military camp.”
Fan Chengxu cursed inwardly: If you don’t trust others, don’t drag me into it! If you die here, even jumping into the Yellow River won’t wash the blame off me!
“Then why didn’t Your Highness tell Young Master Xu just now? He’s your lifesaver—you should trust him. And his medical skills are excellent. You should have let him take a look at your injury!”
Fan Chengxu was about to send someone to catch up with Wei Ruo, who had only just left, but Chu Lan stopped him.
“I don’t want to owe him again,” Chu Lan said.
“Didn’t you already pay him? He’s like me—once money’s paid, it’s no longer a debt!” Fan Chengxu said.
“He’s not the same as you.”
For a moment, Fan Chengxu didn’t know how to respond. Since Chu Lan insisted, there was nothing he could do.
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After changing back into women’s clothing, Wei Ruo returned to the Colonel’s Residence at dusk. The servants in the household were rushing about in a panic, clearly busy with something unusual.
“What’s going on?” Wei Ruo grabbed a maid who was hurrying toward Cangyun Courtyard and asked about the situation.
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