Years turn into wind
Chapter 10 Life or death is uncertain
In the darkness, Cheng Yuwei felt as if a heavy object was pressing down on her body, and the pain surged like a tide. She wanted to open her eyes, but her eyelids felt heavy. The sound in her ears was intermittent, and she could vaguely hear someone calling her name.
She tried to focus her consciousness and slowly struggled out of the darkness. The blurry image in front of her gradually became clearer, and she saw Ling Xiaotian leaning over her. The anxious expression on his face made her heart tremble slightly.
"Weier! How are you?" Ling Xiaotian's voice was full of nervousness. His hand gently stroked her forehead, as if he was afraid of touching the place where she was injured.
Cheng Yuwei blinked slowly a few times, finally regaining some strength. She struggled to sit up, but a sharp pain in her chest caused her body to fall back involuntarily. Her face was pale, and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of her mouth.
"Don't move." Ling Xiaotian quickly supported her, his voice filled with unprecedented gentleness and concern, "You're injured, don't move for now."
Cheng Yuwei wasn't fully conscious yet, the moment before the explosion still replaying in her mind. She managed a weak smile and whispered, "Did we succeed? Was the enemy's attack stopped?"
Ling Xiaotian nodded, his brow furrowed. "Your chemical smoke worked. The enemy's line of sight was obstructed. We took the opportunity to rebuild part of our defenses, but the enemy hasn't completely retreated. They're reorganizing their attack now, and time is running out."
Cheng Yuwei breathed a sigh of relief. At least they had temporarily stabilized the situation. But she knew that the war was far from over, and the enemy's next wave of attack might be even more ferocious. Before she could think about it, the pain in her body made her unable to think again.
Seeing her so weak, Ling Xiaotian's eyes flashed with mixed emotions. His palm gently caressed her face, his tone less cold and more tender, "Wei'er, I shouldn't have let you come here. It's such a dangerous place, you shouldn't have risked your life."
Cheng Yuwei forced a smile when she heard his words: "I came here to help you, not to avoid danger. Besides, this is my choice."
Ling Xiaotian frowned. He wanted to refute something, but seeing her weak appearance, he said nothing in the end. He just stared at her more nervously.
Just then, the sound of hurried horse hooves echoed outside the camp. Ling Xiaotian abruptly stood up and looked outside the tent. A messenger arrived on horseback, exhausted and breathless, shouting, "General, the enemy reinforcements have arrived! They're preparing for a full-scale attack!"
Ling Xiaotian's expression darkened instantly, and he issued an order without hesitation: "Immediately organize a defense line and resist with all your strength."
The messenger took his orders and left. Ling Xiaotian turned to look at Cheng Yuwei again. There was a subtle struggle in his eyes, as if he was making some difficult decision. Finally, he said softly, "Wei'er, you need to rest. It's too dangerous here. I'll have someone escort you out of the war zone."
"No." Cheng Yuwei shook her head firmly. Although her voice was weak, her tone was filled with unquestionable determination. "I can't leave. Now is the most critical moment. I have a responsibility to stay here."
Ling Xiaotian's eyes grew deep as he looked at Cheng Yuwei, the complex emotions intensifying within him. He knew her character; once she made a decision, it was difficult to change it. But this was also what worried him most—this woman always placed the responsibility on herself, while neglecting her own safety.
"I promise you that you will live well." Ling Xiaotian said in a deep voice, as if he was making a promise to her and himself.
Cheng Yuwei didn't argue any further. She looked at Ling Xiaotian with eyes full of trust and determination. Even when faced with life and death, she had no intention of retreating.
The clamor of war drew closer. Cheng Yuwei lay on her simple bed, gazing at the roof of the tent, a mixture of emotions. She had never imagined that, as a chemistry PhD, she would one day find herself on the battlefield, facing the flames of war alongside a powerful warlord. But fate, as absurd as it was, had brought her into this chaotic era.
She closed her eyes, trying to rest for a while. However, just as she closed her eyes, she heard a sharp scream. She opened her eyes suddenly and felt something strange outside.
"What happened?" She struggled to sit up, trying to figure out what was going on.
At this time, the adjutant hurried into the tent, looking panicked: "Miss Cheng, the enemy may have sent spies, and there is a problem inside us!"
"Spy?" Cheng Yuwei was startled, alarm bells blaring in her heart. The enemy's attack was already a headache, and if a traitor appeared within, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Some soldiers suddenly mutinied. They seem to have received orders from the enemy and are destroying our supply lines." The adjutant looked nervous and quickly reported the latest situation.
Cheng Yuwei's mind raced. The enemy's attack and the internal rebellion occurred almost simultaneously. This was definitely not a coincidence. She immediately realized that the enemy had a plan in place, and the activities of the internal traitor were a key part of their tactics.
"Does Ling Xiaotian know?" she asked anxiously.
"I've reported it to the Marshal. He's organizing soldiers to suppress the rebellion, but the enemy's offensive is getting more and more fierce. We're short of manpower and the situation is extremely critical."
Cheng Yuwei felt a chill run down her spine. The enemy had clearly orchestrated this operation, hoping to disrupt Ling Xiaotian's defenses through internal rebellion. She knew the situation was incredibly dangerous, and Ling Xiaotian was in a precarious position, facing not only external enemies but also internal crises.
"How can I help?" Cheng Yuwei asked, enduring the pain in her body.
The adjutant was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Cheng Yuwei to make such a request. But he quickly reacted and said anxiously, "Miss Cheng, we suspect some traitors have infiltrated the military supply team. If you can help us analyze possible clues and identify these people, perhaps we can prevent the situation from worsening."
Cheng Yuwei took a deep breath and made a decision. She couldn't just sit back and do nothing. Now was the time to put her expertise and calm thinking to use. She asked her adjutant to take her to inspect the distribution of supplies, trying to find loopholes and suspicious points.
Time was running out, and the battle outside was intensifying. Ling Xiaotian was busy commanding the troops on the battlefield, while Cheng Yuwei was completely absorbed in dealing with an unusual situation within the supply team. She soon discovered some irregularities in the distribution records, and suspicions gradually emerged.
However, just as she was about to investigate further, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside. Then, a soldier rushed in, panting and shouting, "The enemy has broken through our flank! They will be here soon!"
Cheng Yuwei's heart suddenly tightened. The entire camp was on the brink of life and death. She realized that the most dangerous moment had arrived.
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