chapter 46

The battle between the Qin and the Zhao resumed soon later, coalescing into sounds of melee with the pounding of the war drums .

For two days, the armies carried out more than ten battles; whether it was big or small, the fighting was unceasing . Charging or defending, anything was done to achieve the final victory .

However, no matter how dilapidated the Zhao camp was, it remained unbreakable to each wave . As even the Qin’s veteran soldiers grew exhausted, the Zhao remained in stable control of their defensive hill .

At this point, even the Bai Qi began to question himself . Without any indication of food or aid, how can Zhao be so stubborn? It has become a tug-of-war between equal foes .

As this battle between the Qin and Zhao was happening, Gu Nan obviously had no part in it .

Ever since the female doctor arrived, Gu Nan still had not woken up .

Within the tent, the central brazier held a small fire with several pieces of firewood thrown in . Occasionally, a crackling sound would disturb the pervading silence around .

Sitting beside the bedside was the female doctor . Squeezing the excess water from a wet towel, she began to wipe Gu Nan’s hands .

Truthfully, she was only meant to treat others as a doctor, not all the menial tasks of caring for someone . But anyhow, she’s already promised, and that old man also noted the absence of any girls to after the patient, leading to this result .

“Cough . ”

Gu Nan coughed a few times, frowning at the apparent pain . Her eyes were gradually opened .

Her entire body felt a long aching and coupled with a soreness everywhere . It felt as if this wasn’t even her body . Especially her hands, why do they feel like someone thrashed and fiercely beat them around? It was like her skin was going to fall apart .

“Hey, hey stop scraping my hands… My arm feels like it’ll snap off… Are you using my hand as a chopping board?”

The voice entered the woman’s notice, and as her mind refocused, she paused and realized that Gu Nan’s hand was already flushed red .

Her face turned a bit red in embarrassment and quickly tossed away the towel .

“How would I know? It’s the first time I’ve had to do this . You should be glad I’m working so hard . ” As she reflexively responded, she looked to the side to find Gu Nan’s eyes open towards the tent ceiling .

“Hey, you’re, you’re awake!”

Gu Nan habitually retorted, “Do you know of anyone that sleeps with their eyes open?”

The woman realized that she said something quite idiotic and sat quietly with a discontented expression . Gu Nan continued to stare at the ceiling as her head adjusted and cleared up from that extended snooze .

It seems I passed out . All of the wounds were attended to and tidily wrapped in a white cloth .

Remembering a few moments later that there was someone present, Gu Nan craned her head to see a delicate-looking woman sitting beside her bed with a pouty expression .

“Who are you?”

“The doctor!” The woman said with irritation as she looked at Gu Nan . “I was kidnapped to save you . ”

A doctor?

Gu Nan nodded her head . No wonder why the arrows were already removed .

“My words were not thoughtful, I apologize for my manners . ” Gu Nan said faintly and returned to laying quietly, evidently falling into contemplation .

She thought about the people she’s killed . In just a battle, she’s already lost count . Their eyes before fading into death, she could still feel their stares . Some glared with anger, some were at a loss to what occurred, and some were panicked and fearful .

But without exception, all died under that spear .

“Bah!” Gu Nan felt nauseated and vomited over the side of the bed .

But since she was unconscious for two days, there was nothing to regurgitate out, only the sound of retching and groaning .

The woman was frightened by the sudden change and quickly patted Gu Nan’s back to help .

“Hey, what happened to you? Hey!”

When Gu Nan stopped making convulsing noises, her face was discolored . Leaning her shivering hand against the frame of the bed, she heaved several short breaths .

“You really make people fearful . Thankfully, you’re fine . Otherwise, I would probably get done in because of you . ” The woman muttered as she brought a small bowl of warm water, lifting it to Gu Nan’s lips .

“Drink this water . You haven’t eaten in two days . When the time comes, they’ll bring some food for you . ’

“Many thanks . ” Gu Nan nodded and clasped the bowl .

As the woman watched Gu Nan slowly drink the water, she felt her mouth twitch . She’s just so beautiful . Just from drinking water, it’s a magnet for the eyes . It sure is a pity she looks so sickly right now .

“Hey, are you a high-ranking person in this army? Everyone’s talking about you, calling you ‘General Gu’ and all . The last two days of fighting was pretty determined, probably because of your absence . There’s also that old man . He probably came seven or eight times these last two days .

High-ranking person? The edge of Gu Nan’s mouth twitched in response . She’s merely a general’s bodyguard, barely higher than ordinary foot-soldiers .

As for that old man, it’s presumably that undying master of mine…

“I’m not some big general, just a small soldier . ”

“Bah, if you don’t want to talk about it then so be it . Who would believe that you’re some small soldier? Am I a child to be lied to?” The woman snorted .

Gu Nan laughed and didn’t elaborate .

“Doctor, how should I address you?”

“You can call me Nian Duan . ”

“Nian Duan…” Gu Nan nodded . “A good name . ”

“Yeah, yeah . ” Nian Duan said dismissively, but the compliment evidently improved her mood quite a bit . “Then, what is your name?”

“I? My name is Gu Nan . ” She said as she inspected her wounds, which had yet to heal, judging from the blood soaking through .

“Gu Nan . ” Nian Duan said as she lifted the basin from the bedside and moved it away .

“When you woke up, you were in a daze for a while, what were you thinking about?”

“What was I thinking about?”

She put away her half-finished bowl of water, no longer inclined to drink any more . Listening to Nian Duan’s question, she didn’t think to hide it . “I was thinking about the people I’ve killed in battle . ”

Nian Duan shivered like a cicada in winter . “All of you generals are too horrifying . Still having suicidal behaviors, what, you still want to go out and kill some more?”

“Haha . ” Gu Nan laughed at her remarks . “Not that . ”

Her eyes drifted down to her own body, the flames in her eyes weak .

“If at all possible, I wouldn’t want to fight . ”

She spoke softly, but her wounds aggravated another bout of coughing .

Looking at poor Gu Nan’s state, Nian Duan continued to pat her on the back .

“If you don’t want to fight, then wouldn’t it be better to not fight?”

“How can I not fight? This war rages on, and it requires people to fight . ” Gu Nan’s eyes were drooped down, and her hands pulled the blanket closer . “Unless there was no war in this world . ”