The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

After traveling for two hours, the group passed by a post station at noon and decided to rest before continuing their journey.

Stopping at the entrance of the post station, Dongfang Jincheng dismounted first and reached out to help Li Muxia.

Their eyes met, and Li Muxia blushed with embarrassment. However, she still generously placed her hand in Dongfang Jincheng's palm. She could only feel a burning sensation on the inside of her thighs, which must have been chafed raw.

The moment her feet touched the ground, her legs gave way and she collapsed into Dongfang Jincheng's arms.

Dongfang Jincheng quickly caught Li Muxia as she was about to fall.

There was a moment of awkwardness, and everyone present was at a loss. Li Muxia was so annoyed that she wanted to disappear into the ground. To outsiders, it looked like she had offered herself up.

The key issue is that she's dressed as a man now, and it's unclear what Dongfang Jincheng will think of her.

Dongfang Jincheng was quite happy about Li Muxia's sudden "embrace." Although they had been hugging for a while, this proactive embrace still made his heart skip a beat.

Shangguan Jingye sensed the awkward atmosphere, and seeing that his junior sister was still nestled in Young Master Long's arms, he coughed twice to remind Li Muxia that it was time to get up.

Li Muxia, enduring the discomfort in her legs, finally stepped out of Dongfang Jincheng's embrace and awkwardly thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Brother Long."

Dongfang Jincheng felt a sudden emptiness in his arms, and his heart felt empty as well. The time was too short; he hadn't had enough of holding her.

Dongfang Jinxuan had gotten used to it, and he had finally come to realize that his third brother had really fallen for the chubby young lady from the General's family. No, she wasn't chubby anymore; although she was a little plump, she was quite cute.

Shangguan Jingye looked at Li Muxia, who was still a little embarrassed, and said, "Junior brother, Young Master Long, let's go in and rest for a bit. We still have to travel later, otherwise we won't be able to reach the next post station before dark."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked into the post station. The Dongfang Jincheng brothers followed closely behind. Li Muxia only moved her feet after everyone had gone in. As soon as she lifted her foot, the sharp pain from the inside of her thigh made her gasp.

His skin is delicate, and he's never ridden a horse before. The saddle on a man's horse is very hard, so his skin is probably chafed by now. He'll have to find time to apply some medicine later.

Dongfang Jincheng sensed that the person behind him hadn't followed, so he turned around and saw Li Muxia's strange walking posture and her grimacing expression in pain.

He immediately walked over to Li Muxia with some heartache, bent down and picked her up, startling Li Muxia who gasped and quickly covered her mouth.

Shangguan Jingye and Dongfang Jinxuan, who were walking ahead, also turned around and looked at the two of them with strange expressions.

Feeling the gazes around her, Li Muxia blushed and said somewhat awkwardly, "Brother Long, please put me down quickly."

Dongfang Jincheng said calmly, "Stop fooling around, your leg is injured."

Li Muxia was taken aback by Dongfang Jincheng's words: What do you mean, "Don't be silly"? She wasn't being silly! Can't this guy see the stares coming from around them? Isn't it embarrassing? Two grown men hugging each other, and in a princess carry no less! What are people going to think?

Li Muxia patiently explained, "Well, Brother Long, what I mean is that I can walk by myself."

Dongfang Jincheng simply said, "If you don't want to get hurt more, behave yourself."

Li Muxia knew she couldn't persuade Dongfang Jincheng, and besides, her leg was indeed quite painful. She was afraid of pain, and although she felt a little embarrassed, she silently accepted it.

Feeling the strange looks from those around her, even the usually socially awkward Li Muxia felt socially anxious and buried her head in Dongfang Jincheng's arms.

Feeling the reaction of the person in his arms, Dongfang Jincheng was in a good mood, and the corners of his lips unconsciously turned up.

Shangguan Jingye: This... I hope the Third Young Master Long doesn't have homosexual tendencies.

Dongfang Jinxuan: Third Brother is quite capable. If he had been like this earlier, his kids would probably be old enough to run errands by now.

The people at the post station: What a pity, two such handsome young men are actually a couple.

After applying the medicine in the guest room, Li Muxia felt the cool touch on her inner thigh and realized she had come back to life.

Upon arriving at the lobby, Dongfang Jincheng and the others were already seated, and the food was served, all waiting for Li Muxia.

Li Muxia still felt embarrassed thinking about what had just happened, and her face flushed unconsciously. She didn't dare to look up at Dongfang Jincheng.

Looking at Li Muxia, Shangguan Jingye thought to himself, "Junior sister, you'd better control yourself. This Third Young Master Long is no good man; he's homosexual. No, I need to find some time to have a good talk with my junior sister."

The group finished their meal with their own thoughts in mind, and after a short rest, they prepared to continue their journey.

Upon reaching the horses, Shangguan Jingye pulled Li Muxia aside and said, "Junior brother, ride with your senior brother later. Don't trouble Young Master Long any further."

Before Li Muxia could speak, Dongfang Jincheng said, "No trouble at all."

Li Muxia was in a bit of a dilemma. She looked at the two of them and then glanced ahead.

Suddenly, he noticed a soft cushion on Dongfang Jincheng's saddle. His heart skipped a beat, and his eyes inexplicably warmed.

What to do? She felt her heart sinking deeper and deeper. She now understood Miss Jia's feelings a little better.

This damn unrequited love is so agonizing.

Seeing that Li Muxia did not react, Dongfang Jincheng was afraid that she would really ride with Shangguan Jingye, so he gently lifted Li Muxia by the waist and put her on the horse.

Neither Li Muxia nor Shangguan Jingye expected that Dongfang Jincheng would carry the person directly onto the horse.

Shangguan Jingye saw the person already seated on the horse, and glanced at the soft cushions on the saddle, but said nothing. He knew he wasn't as thoughtful as this Third Young Master Long. This way, his junior sister would suffer less.

Dongfang Jincheng mounted his horse and naturally wrapped his arms around Li Muxia's waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Li Muxia did not resist; instead, she naturally snuggled into Dongfang Jincheng's arms.

She'd figured it out: since the feelings had already taken root, she might as well nurture them and see if they blossomed and bore fruit.

Li Muxia is a decisive person who doesn't like to drag things out. After confirming her feelings, she wanted to find an opportunity tonight to test Dongfang Jincheng's feelings for her. If it was just wishful thinking on her part, she would withdraw in time. After all, she is not a person who acts on emotions, and her world is not just about feelings.

Of course, if Dongfang Jincheng also likes her, then she will openly and honestly have a relationship with him.

Judging from Dongfang Jincheng's attitude towards her, she could sense that Dongfang Jincheng had feelings for her.

Having made her decision, she contentedly enjoyed the sense of security the man provided. Her gaze unconsciously drifted downwards, landing on the soft cushion he had carefully prepared for her, filling her heart with sweetness.