Chapter 537: A Crime Punishable By Death

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“l understand.” Xie Jun looked down.

“You will know what I mean in the future. I’m also doing this for their sake. That’s why I sent them to the northwestern border.” The emperor spoke as though he were helping Xie Heng and Zhao Chuchu.

Xie Jun’s expression was a little ugly.

Although this man was his birth father, his love for him was not even comparable to what he felt for Xie Heng. No, it was probably even less than

Xie Yan.

Xie Jun didn’t believe a single thing that the emperor said.

But he couldn’t leave the Imperial City either because that would threaten his brother’s safety.

After exiting the emperor’s palace, Xie Jun looked up into the sky. Regardless of how luxurious the royal palace was, the place that he missed the most was their little home in Lengshui Village.

While he ate the best food and wore the highest quality clothing, he was trapped behind those tall walls. He couldn’t even protect his own brother!

As Xie Jun thought about Zhao Chuchu and Xie Heng, who were heading toward the border in the northwest, he clenched his fists. He realized in the clearest way possible that if he wanted to protect the people he cared for, the only way was to get a hold of the highest position of power.

He wanted to become the person who would give him the right to speak and make decisions rather than begging someone else to do it for him! Bro, Sis, and Third Brother, don’t worry. I won’t let you down.

The supplies were always mobilized before the army itself.

Before Zhao Chuchu set off with the army, Xie Heng had already moved off first with the supplies.

The Dynasty Duke received a notification from Xie Yan, who asked him to take special care of Zhao Chuchu.

“Mrs. Xie, just tell them whatever you need. No need to hold back.”

“Thank you, Duke. Since I’m a military doctor, I’m part of the army. Therefore,

I should be treated equally with the other soldiers and commanders.”

When the Dynasty Duke heard her, he took a good look at Zhao Chuchu.

He knew long ago that Zhao Chuchu was an outstanding doctor, but he didn’t think that she could get used to the speed at which the army was moving or their lifestyle.

But now he realized that Zhao Chuchu wasn’t one of those fragile ceramic dolls.

The Dynasty Duke laughed heartily and said, “l heard that your skills as a doctor are unparalleled. Thank you for being with us.”

Zhao Chuchu said, “Since 1 am a military doctor now, it is my duty to save lives and cure injuries for our soldiers. So don’t worry, Duke, I will do my best.’

The Dynasty Duke sighed and said, “The Rong Dynasty has been getting stronger in the past few years. I don’t know how long this war will last.” The Dynasty Duke sincerely felt that the emperor was overly suspicious and very petty.

Of course, he knew why the emperor sent Xie Heng and Zhao Chuchu to the battlefield.

Regardless, be it for Xie Yan’s or Xie Jun’s sake, he had to protect this couple and not let them die on the battlefield.

The Dynasty Duke couldn’t bring himself to harm Doctor Miracle and a future pillar in the imperial court.

That’s right, in the eyes of the Dynasty Duke, Xie Heng was way too outstanding. He appreciated Xie Hengs abilities and talent.

“With the Duke here, I’m sure we can end this war quickly,” said Zhao Chuchu, looking toward the Dynasty Duke.

“I’m getting old.”

“You’re still in your best years. Why do you say that?”

The Dynasty Duke liked that comment a lot.

After a while, he suddenly said something completely unrelated. “There are a lot of bandits on our way there. Please be careful.”

After that, he rode forward on his horse and left Zhao Chuchu behind.

Zhao Chuchu looked at him and frowned.

Did he mean that even the emperor might try to do something to them other than the Great Prince?

Upon thinking about that, Zhao Chuchu couldn’t help but feel a deep disgust for the emperor.

The emperor was already severely ill. He just didn’t know it yet. He only had one or two years left in his life.

If he didn’t keep trying to kill Xie Heng and her, Zhao Chuchu might consider saving him.

But now… Let’s just let him follow the natural cycle of life and death. After all, he wasn’t even a good emperor. If he didn’t have so many wise ministers and officials in the royal court, this dynasty would have fallen long ago.

What a lucky emperor!

How is Xie Heng doing? Zhao Chuchu looked forward and wondered.

Someone was trying to make Xie Hengs life difficult right now.

The lieutenant who led the troops delivering the supplies was very upset that Xie Heng was in charge of this task despite not being part of the military.

There are so many supplies here. So even if they just took a bit of it, they could use it to exchange for a lot of food for themselves.

After all, food was far more expensive at the northwest border.

But with Xie Heng there, they didn’t dare to do anything.

“There are a lot of bandits on the way to the northwest. Should we just… get rid of him?” suggested someone to the lieutenant. “He’s just a weak, frail scholar. It’s quite normal for him to die under the blades of fierce bandits, right? Then you would be in charge of delivering the supplies again.”

“No, if we make any mistake, all of us will be executed. Haven’t you heard? Xie Hengs former brother, Xie Jun, is actually the ninth prince?”

“If the emperor really valued him, why would he send him to do such a dangerous task? In my opinion, the emperor definitely does not like him. No emperor would be willing to owe anything to his subordinates! Even if the emperor did owe anything to someone, it has to be in private, but everyone knows about Xie Heng and the ninth prince.”

“That’s true.’

“l heard that his wife, Zhao Chuchu, was also enlisted as a military doctor. This has never happened in the Wei Dynasty before. Lieutenant, have you ever heard of a female doctor in the military?”

The lieutenant didn’t reply. Instead, he looked at the man riding a horse at the front of the formation. A killing intent flashed across his eyes.

Yeah, if the emperor was really planning to put Xie Heng in important posts, why would he let someone so young and experienced deliver the supplies?

This was a task that could result in crimes punishable by death.

There were far too many things that could be done with the supplies. From gathering to delivery, there were simply too many loopholes.

Xie Heng wasn’t trained in the military. So he was alone here and depended on other people for almost everything.

The lieutenant looked at the long line of horses and soldiers. He would be lying if he said that he wasn’t tempted.

Besides, he was given orders to create some accidents for the supply-delivery convoy!

Xie Heng was the best scapegoat!

After making up his mind, the lieutenant rode his horse forward to catch up to Xie Heng. He then smiled and said, “Official Xie, I’m just a rather brutish person, and I say whatever is on my mind. I wasn’t trying to offend you just now. So please don’t mind me, haha.”

Xie Heng said gently, “Lieutenant Qiu, I thought about what you said just now.

1 think you’re very right. We’re delivering these supplies to Tianlang Checkpoint, and we can’t afford even a single day of delay. So we should continue to move. But I have a suggestion. Would you like to hear it?”

“Please go ahead, Official Xie. I would love to hear it.”

“Since we can’t afford to waste any time, should we split the convoy into two? Then, we can work in shifts that allow us to keep moving throughout the day. That way, we won’t waste any time.”

Lieutenant Qiu was speechless.

Is this guy trying to kill the soldiers delivering the supplies?

Even a machine would break down if it worked around the clock!

Lieutenant Qiu was about to get angry but saw Xie Hengs serious expression. He didn’t seem to be joking.

“What do you think, Lieutenant Qiu?” Xie Heng asked humbly. “That way, we can get to Tianlang Checkpoint in the shortest possible time.”

Foolish!

Lieutenant Qiu looked down on Xie Heng from the bottom of his heart.

“Official Xie, you’ve never fought a war before. You don’t know what it means to work around the clock. Official Xie, we’re both in charge of delivering the supplies, but I’m a little more experienced in this. So I think it’s better for you to listen to me.”

“Of course, please teach me what to do..”