Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

While the current time isn't ideal, it's undoubtedly the perfect one! The Fourth Prince, numerous ministers, and General Li Jing have been preparing for this for such a long time. Almost everything is ready: sufficient food and fodder are being continuously transported here.

Opportunities like this don't just come around! Once the perfect opportunity presents itself, we must seize it firmly and capitalize on it, striving to expand and extend its impact. This presents a golden opportunity to turn the tide. Whether this action can ensure lasting peace and stability on Dashun's borders, ensuring a worry-free future for the next four to five years, depends entirely on this one!

The Fourth Prince, Li Jing, and the others stood quietly outside the tent, their gazes fixed on the distance, silently praying for the crucial moment to arrive. Meanwhile, Li Ruoyue also never paused for a moment. She toiled tirelessly day and night.

During the last plague, Li Ruoyue had fought alongside these summoned doctors, as well as the imperial physicians who had accompanied the Fourth Prince. Because of this, working together again now, they had already formed a tacit understanding that required no words.

This time, they raced against time, traveling to various locations without stopping, gathering the precious herbs that were constantly arriving from all directions. Then, they worked together to meticulously prepare these herbs, grinding them into fine powders or forming them into small granules. Furthermore, they also created dosage forms suitable for internal and external use, tailored to different ailments and usage methods, making them both easy to carry and quick to swallow.

Li Ruoyue knew that time was life, and every second saved meant saving a wounded soldier. Therefore, she dedicated herself to providing the most robust medical support to the rear. It was thanks to the tireless efforts and selfless dedication of this group of people that the seriously wounded soldiers received the most timely and effective treatment, minimizing casualties on the battlefield and giving every living life a little more hope.

Li Ruoyue bustled around, managing everything to near-perfect completion. She meticulously blended the various herbs, carefully calculated the dosages for each, and assigned the detailed recipes and production procedures to her staff. Finally, amidst her busy schedule, she managed to carve out a moment of free time and hurried to the military camp.

She was clutching a package in her arms, filled with her own personally prepared healing remedies and precious life-saving elixirs. After a long journey, she arrived breathlessly at Li Jing's tent.

Li Jing was buried in his desk when he heard footsteps and looked up, catching sight of his daughter's slightly haggard and frail figure. His heart ached, and he couldn't help but complain, "Yue'er, look at you, working so hard all day, you can't even eat properly! Don't we still have Daddy and the other soldiers to shoulder this huge burden? You really need to take good care of yourself!"

Li Ruoyue, however, limped over to Li Jing like a little adult, raised her head, and replied seriously, "Father, aren't you the same? I see you've lost a lot of weight since the last time we met! Although military affairs are numerous, you must remember to eat on time! Without a strong body, how can we win this battle? What if one day you pass out from hunger while fighting the enemy? What will happen then?"

Li Jing was stunned when he heard his daughter's innocent words, and then he couldn't help laughing: "Hahahaha, my dear daughter, what you said is too exaggerated! Daddy has been through hundreds of battles, how could I faint from hunger so easily?" However, although he was smiling, a trace of emotion and relief flashed in Li Jing's eyes.

Li Ruoyue yelled with dissatisfaction, "How is that possible! You don't take care of your body like this. When you really need it, will it still obey you? You know, taking care of your body is like taking care of a plant. Only if you take good care of it will it obey you. Otherwise, you can't tell it to lift its legs; you can't tell it to stretch its hands; it can't stretch them out.

How will you fight bravely on the battlefield and kill the enemy then?" She paused, then continued, "Don't look at my frail figure, but I never skip a single bite of food! I've always taken good care of my body. I eat and sleep on time every day, never slacking off. It's just that things have been a little busy lately. Look at you, you must not be eating properly! I've noticed that your complexion is getting worse and worse. I guess you're so hungry that your stomach is starting to hurt. If you don't take good care of yourself, you'll get into big trouble sooner or later!"

Li Jing sat in a chair, quietly listening to his daughter's concerned words and her expression, which didn't seem nagging but was incredibly serious. He sighed inwardly, a hint of helplessness on his face, but he still responded gently, "Okay, okay, my dear daughter, Daddy knows everything. I'll definitely do as you say. Don't worry, Daddy will take his medicine on time and make sure he stays in good health. He won't make any mistakes on the battlefield."

Hearing her father's solemn assurance, Li Ruoyue's heart finally settled a little. She breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to the adjutant standing beside her father and said softly, "Brother Lin, I'll beg you to take good care of my father. I'll give you these medicines. Please remind him to take them and eat when the time comes. This matter is entirely up to you, so please pay attention to it."

Upon hearing this, Adjutant Lin glanced helplessly at Li Jing, then turned his gaze to Li Ruoyue. He nodded slightly, agreeing. He then reached out and took the precious medicine from Li Ruoyue's nervous hands, carefully placing them in his own arms. At the same time, he assured Li Ruoyue with an unwavering firmness, "Miss, rest assured. I will live up to your trust and complete this mission successfully."

Li Ruoyue stared at Adjutant Lin's unwavering gaze. Although she still felt a little worried, she could only choose to trust him at this moment. She nodded gently and said slowly, "Well, okay, I believe you. I hope you won't let me down..."

Li Jing waved his hands helplessly and sighed, "Alright, alright, don't bother Adjutant Lin anymore. I'll definitely be there for dinner on time!" As he spoke, he waved at Li Ruo and called out, "Come here, my dear daughter. I have something else to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Li Ruo immediately put aside her instructions to Adjutant Lin, turned around, and quickly walked over to her father's side. Her expression was serious, her brows slightly furrowed, and she asked anxiously, "Father, what happened?" Li Jing couldn't help but feel a little amused at Li Ruo's tense face, but he suppressed his laughter and said softly, "Actually, it's nothing serious. It's just that things are almost done here, and I wanted you to go back first. After all, there's a high probability that a fierce battle will break out here soon, and the situation will be chaotic. I'm worried I won't be able to take care of you."

However, after hearing this, Li Ruoyue shook her head without hesitation, indicating that she was determined not to leave.

Li Ruoyue looked at her father solemnly, her clear and resolute eyes gleaming with a determined glint. She spoke slowly, "Father, please listen carefully. First of all, the situation is so turbulent right now. If a war really breaks out, doctors like me will be desperately needed on the battlefield! Those brave and fearless soldiers charging into battle on the front lines will inevitably be seriously injured. I, with my medical skills, can hold onto this last vestige of life for them, allowing more of the wounded to survive and return to the arms of their loved ones."

Li Ruoyue paused for a moment before continuing, "Secondly, even if I were to return with you right now, I wouldn't be able to rest easy. What if an emergency were to occur and someone urgently needed to treat the wounded, and I wasn't there? Wouldn't that delay precious time? Without someone like me, lives that could have been saved could have been lost. I, your daughter, simply can't bear such a consequence."

Then, Li Ruoyue gently patted her father's hand and comforted him, "Besides, father, you don't have to worry too much about your daughter's safety. I'm in the rear, so I naturally won't rush to the front lines and take risks. Besides, your daughter is not the kind of fragile woman who can't even take care of herself and needs others to take care of everything! After all these years of training and growth, I have enough ability and experience to ensure my own safety. Please believe that your daughter will be able to protect herself."

Li Jing silently gazed at his daughter. Her eyes gleamed with an incomparably determined light, a gaze that seemed to penetrate all obstacles. The words that emanated from her mouth were unhesitating and unwavering, brimming with a determination that was impossible to ignore.

Seeing this scene, Li Jing couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Alas, before I knew it, my daughter has grown up!" The little girl who once needed to hide under his warm wings for shelter now has her own ideas and courage.

Despite his reluctance and worry, Li Jing understood that a child would have to face the ups and downs of the world independently. So, he reluctantly said, "Well, since you've made up your mind, I won't stop you. But you must protect yourself and don't act rashly. Don't distract me from worrying about you."

Hearing her father's concerned words, Li Ruoyue nodded obediently and responded in a soft but extremely firm voice: "Don't worry, Daddy. I know the seriousness of the matter and will not let you worry." After that, she lowered her head slightly, as if secretly encouraging herself.