After a day and night of rapid travel, they finally returned to the camp late at night on the fifth day. Qin An had been unconscious for ten days, and the situation was urgent.

Su Nuanjing lay on the bed, worried about Qin An's injuries, when she suddenly heard shouts outside. She immediately got up, hurriedly put on her coat, and ran straight out.

The old imperial physician had just been woken from his sleep and was still in a daze when he saw several men dressed as generals kneeling before him, begging him to quickly save their general. As they spoke, several young soldiers carried in a stretcher. Upon closer inspection, the person on the stretcher was none other than Qin An. The old imperial physician knew the prestige of the mighty general personally appointed by the emperor, and immediately came to his senses. He instructed the men to quickly carry Qin An, whose lips had turned blue and who was deeply poisoned, onto the bed.

After taking Qin An's pulse, the old physician took out a fragrant pill from his medicine bag and had someone feed it to him.

"This poison is extremely potent. This pill can only suppress the poison. I will prescribe another dose. You can decoct it and give it to the general three times a day. After three days, the general will wake up. After seven days, the poison will be completely neutralized." The old physician stroked his long white beard and said to the worried generals.

Su Nuan was already waiting outside. Through the curtains, she could vaguely see Qin An lying motionless on the bed, already in a deep coma.

At this moment, a man dressed as a medicine boy lifted the curtain and came out, holding a packet of medicine in his hand.

Su Nuan quickly stepped forward to inquire about Qin An's condition. The visitor was the general's wife, so she gave a brief explanation and then hurriedly withdrew to prepare the medicine.

A little while later, several generals came out with the old imperial physician. Su Nuan bowed slightly to them and quickly went into the inner room.

Su Nuan looked at Qin An, who was lying unconscious on the bed, and felt a pang of pain in her chest. She picked up a towel from the shelf, wrung it out, and gently wiped Qin An's somewhat dark face. Then she sat down beside him and quietly watched over him.

An hour later, the medicine was cooked and brought over. Su Nuan gently helped Qin An sit up, fed him a bowl of medicine, and then sat by his side for half the night, observing his reaction. Before she knew it, she leaned against the bed and fell asleep.

For three days, Su Nuan stayed by Qin An's side without leaving him for a moment. During this time, Marquis Zhongyi and two of Qin An's deputy generals came to visit him. Seeing that his lips were no longer black and his complexion was gradually improving, they felt at ease to deal with military affairs.

Three days later, Qin An woke up. He felt extremely bitter in his mouth and his body was very weak. Looking around, it seemed that he had returned to the military camp. He just didn't know if he had won the final battle.

Qin An moved his arm, trying to sit up, but his hand seemed to touch something soft. Qin An turned his head and saw a small, dark head. Upon closer inspection, he saw his little wife sleeping by the bed.

Qin An couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the loose, smooth, black hair, his eyes softening.

Perhaps his movements woke the sleeping Su Nuan, for his wife rubbed her eyes and slowly woke up. Qin An smiled as he looked at Su Nuan, whose pure eyes were wide open and filled with surprise as she gazed at him.

"Husband, you're awake!" Su Nuan exclaimed joyfully. "I'll go call the Imperial Physician!"

As Su Nuan spoke, she walked out, but halfway there she suddenly turned back, poured Qin An a cup of water, helped him up, and told him to drink it slowly and wait there for her to call the old imperial physician before quickly leaving.

Qin An chuckled, his heart gradually softening.

"The general's poison is no longer a major concern. He just needs to take good care of his body these next few days to clear out the remaining toxins," the old physician said, bowing after taking the pulse.

"Thank you so much, Imperial Physician! I will never forget your kindness!"

"Hehe, General, there's no need to thank me. I just happened to know how to cure this poison. If you want to thank someone, thank your wife. She's been taking care of you without taking off her clothes these past few days!" the old physician said with a smile.

Qin An turned to look at his wife beside him, his expression softening. Weak from illness, he had lost the ferocity he displayed on the battlefield, and his hardened face had become gentle, making him indescribably handsome.

Su Nuan met his gentle black eyes, and a blush crept onto her fair face.

A few days later, under Su Nuan's care, Qin An's injuries had healed considerably, and it was time for him to set off back to the capital to report for duty.

Su Nuan had already noticed the recent change in Qin An's attitude towards her; she now held an indispensable place in his heart. The biggest hidden danger on this trip to the capital wasn't the original female lead, but rather Qin An's unforgettable love and cherished memory—Consort Shu.

Su Nuan was placed in the general's mansion that the emperor had previously bestowed upon him by Qin An, and then accompanied the Marquis of Zhongyi to the palace to meet the emperor.

The rebel army was wiped out, and the traitorous Third Prince was captured alive. The Emperor was overjoyed and praised the mighty General Qin An highly, and held a banquet tonight to welcome him back.

"The mighty general has arrived with his family—" The eunuch's shrill voice rang out in the bustling hall, drawing curious glances from everyone at the entrance. No one had ever heard that the mighty general was married!

Su Nuan walked obediently beside Qin An. Qin An's tall figure made her look even more petite. With her head bowed and eyes lowered, she exuded a gentle and kind aura.

Qin An led Su Nuan to kneel before the emperor and then took their seats. Su Nuan sat in her seat, receiving scrutinizing gazes from all directions. Qin An seemed to sense his wife's nervousness beside him. He swept his gaze across the room, revealing his fierce nature. Some people, intimidated by Qin An's imposing presence, hurriedly looked away.

Qin An then turned and took his wife's small, soft hand in his own, and said gently, "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Su Nuan nodded and gave him a reassuring smile.

None of those present had ever seen General Qin treat someone with such gentleness. Even the emperor couldn't help but glance at him in surprise, not to mention the others.

"The Queen is here!"

"The Consort Shu and the Consort An have arrived!" The announcements rang out one after another.

Upon hearing the words "Consort Shu," Su Nuan reflexively raised her head and looked at the newcomer, who was dressed in a lake-green long dress that reached the ground. The dress was made of a soft material, which made her look ethereal and otherworldly. Her exquisite appearance and attire certainly lived up to the title of a favored consort.

Qin An followed everyone's gaze to the newcomer, his eyes clear and untainted by any other thoughts.

After the concubines took their seats, Consort Shu subtly turned her gaze to Qin An's location. Qin An met her eyes, glanced at her briefly, and then casually looked away, picking up his chopsticks to serve some food to his wife beside him.

Consort Shu turned her gaze to Su Nuan, who was sitting next to Qin An. Her face turned pale for a moment, her smile stiffened, and her eyes dimmed.

The banquet came to a close amidst singing and dancing, and everything was peaceful. However, before the banquet ended, the Empress invited Su Nuan to the palace the next day to chat with her, saying that she felt an instant connection with her. Su Nuan was puzzled, but it seemed that the Empress and Consort Shu were quite close before the Empress entered the palace.

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