Mi primer marido después de la transmigración

Capítulo 117

"What's wrong?" Shen Haoyu asked.

"Let's go there and dive to shake off our pursuers. Haven't you all learned to swim?" It's just a question of whether the guards coming later can swim.

Shen Haoyu's eyes lit up: "You also used water magic outside Qingzhou City last time."

I nodded repeatedly, overjoyed, feeling as if I had found a glimmer of hope. Shen Haoyu quickly gave the order, and everyone went to look for the sound of water. They breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the rushing river flowing under the low embankment at their feet.

"Get in the water and go to the other side," Shen Haoyu said.

The guards who had learned to swim jumped into the river without saying a word, but the others looked at each other and remained motionless for a long time, apparently they really couldn't swim.

I hurriedly called back the guards who had already gone into the water: "Wait, everyone take one and swim across." So everyone pulled one across and went into the water. Only a third of the guards could swim, so it would take two trips to get everyone across. Looking at the not-so-narrow river, I wondered if there would be enough time for the second trip. In the distance, the pursuers had gradually reached the mountaintop and were starting to chase us.

When I got into the water, it wasn't as cold as I had imagined, but the current was very strong. If you weren't careful, you would be swept away a little. Swimming in the rapids was nothing like when they were learning to swim in the calm lake. Not to mention their new swimming skills, even I was having trouble controlling my body.

After finally getting a few guards ashore, Shen Haoyu joined us in swimming back to the other side to fetch the remaining people. By the time we reached the shore, the pursuers were only about a hundred meters away.

"Hurry!" Shen Haoyu said.

He hurriedly pulled everyone into the water and swam together towards the opposite bank, but the pursuers behind them began firing arrows. Shen Haoyu cursed angrily, "Damn it!" and then the rain of arrows became even denser. The guards on the opposite bank were extremely anxious, but there was nothing they could do. In order to avoid being hit directly by arrows, they all held their breath and dived underwater, but the current below was even stronger, making it impossible to move in the direction they wanted to go.

Seeing that he was about to lose his breath, he hurriedly pulled the guard he had brought out of the water, only to see that Zi Nuo and the others had already come out of the water. They were working together, with one person blocking the arrow and the other swimming towards the shore. The guards on the shore retreated far away, trying to stay out of the enemy's range, while anxiously watching us move forward little by little in the water.

Many pursuers were already close to the riverbank, their hearts filled with anxiety. They were already exhausted, and this forced swim was only because they saw a glimmer of hope. But now, looking at the riverbank that was still more than two meters away, it felt like an endless expanse. Zi Nuo and Song Zhixuan had already led their men ashore, followed by Lin Zhao and Shen Haoyu. Seeing that I seemed unable to swim anymore and was being swept downstream, Zi Nuo was about to come down to catch me when I heard Zi Nuo exclaim, "Watch out!" Then she lunged forward, knocking down an arrow shot at her from behind, before splashing into the water with a loud thud.

More and more arrows were coming from in front of and behind them. Song Zhixuan and Lin Zhao tried to get down while swinging their swords to defend themselves, but I stopped them: "Quickly retreat with everyone!" We don't want to get shot to death by arrows after finally crossing the river.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my back. My already dwindling strength vanished in an instant, like a balloon punctured by a hole. Knowing I had been hit by an arrow, the guard who had been shielding me from it suddenly exerted his strength to push me toward the shore. However, I did not land on the shore, because he himself had also been hit by an arrow and was no longer as strong as usual.

Without my support, the guard had already sunk into the water. Exhausted, I could only let the current carry me away. It's unbelievable that the two of us, clinging to each other in the water, ultimately couldn't reach the shore.

I heard someone calling my name loudly, and then I saw Shen Haoyu jump into the water again. Zinuo, who had saved me once, hadn't been seen since falling in. Song Zhixuan and Lin Zhao, along with the guards, went into the water to pull Shen Haoyu out, but he disappeared instantly. Lin Zhao was hit by an arrow, and Song Zhixuan pulled him along, leading the guards as they retreated. I smiled slightly; at least they hadn't all perished. But why did Shen Haoyu jump in again? They were practically safe. And what about Zinuo?

They had been swept far away by the water, and the other person was nowhere to be seen. In the water, they couldn't feel their blood draining away; they only knew they wanted to sleep, and they didn't know if they would ever wake up if they fell asleep. Although they thought they shouldn't sleep and should wait until they could slowly regain some strength to get ashore, the thought of being all alone on the shore, cold and hungry, and probably having no chance of survival, made them gently close their eyes again.

I don't know how much time passed, but my body was violently shaken, making me very uncomfortable. I could hear someone constantly calling "Huai'en" in my ears. Reluctantly, I opened my eyes and saw Shen Haoyu's pale face and purplish lips. Looking around, I saw a forest on one side and a frozen river on the other, with a hole in the ice. We were now on the riverbank.

I didn't feel anything while I was asleep, but when I woke up, I felt like I had fallen into an ice cellar, and I kept shivering. "Where am I?" I asked, my lips trembling.

"I don't know. I was already below the ice when I caught up with you, and I broke through the ice as soon as I grabbed you," Shen Haoyu said.

I touched my clothes; they were soaked through and almost frozen. I said with a wry smile, "It's so cold. Why don't we make a fire?"

A faint blush rose to Shen Haoyu's pale face: "I can't light it."

The arrow in his back had been broken by Shen Haoyu, but the arrowhead was still embedded in his flesh. He didn't know if it was because he was numb from the cold or something else, but he couldn't feel the pain at this moment. He barely shook his stiff hands and feet and stood up: "Young Prince, find some dry grass."

We destroyed some small animal burrows in the woods, took their hay, and gathered some drier branches before finding a cave to start a fire. Shen Haoyu hunted a rabbit, skinned and cleaned it at the ice hole, and brought it back to the cave. He then skewered it with branches and roasted it over the fire. I started another fire and built a frame around it with thicker branches, placing it between two fires. I had Shen Haoyu take off his wet clothes and hang them on the frame to warm himself. Shen Haoyu took off his cloak from around his waist and draped it over the frame, but told me to dry my own clothes first. I was already freezing, so I didn't stand on ceremony and went behind the frame to take off my clothes one by one. However, I pulled on an arrow, which made me break out in a cold sweat from the pain. I quickly called Shen Haoyu for help, and he made a hole in my outer garment where the arrow had been. Only then could I take off my outer garment and cotton robe, leaving only my inner clothes.

Winter clothes are thick and become heavy when wet, but the fox fur cloak didn't absorb much water and dried quickly. Before going into the water, everyone took off their cloaks, folded them into long strips, and tied them around their waists, worried that they would get in the way. It was fortunate that everyone still had their cloaks.

The few clothes I was wearing were quite thin, and they dried quickly. I wrapped the cloak around myself and asked Shen Haoyu to dry his own clothes. The rabbit meat was already cooked; Shen Haoyu ate half and left the other half for me. I took a bite of the rabbit meat; it was bland without any seasoning. I didn't care about the taste because I was starving, but I still didn't dare to eat too much, afraid of choking.

With my stomach full, I gradually regained my energy, and my attention shifted away from my stomach, causing the arrow wound on my back to ache even more. When Shen Haoyu came out dressed, I asked without much hope, "Young Prince, could you help me remove the arrowhead?"

Sure enough, Shen Haoyu looked at me with great difficulty: "I don't know how to heal injuries."

She sighed, "Just get it out, don't worry about the pain or the bleeding." Don't let it drag on like this, or it'll grow into the flesh. The weather's so cold now, even people can't stand it, those bacteria must have frozen to death long ago. Without disinfection, the wound shouldn't get infected, right?

"The injury is on your back, you need to take off your clothes..." Shen Haoyu said hesitantly.

I sighed. Why, after pretending to be a man for so many years, can't I finally become one? Especially now! I gritted my teeth: "Just like before, I'll cut holes in the rest of my clothes." Then I won't have a single decent piece of clothing left; my back will be covered in chilly holes. Luckily, I have a cloak.

Shen Haoyu then picked up his sword and slashed my clothes, feeling a cool sensation on my back. Then, a sharp pain shot through my back, and I couldn't help but cry out. By the time Shen Haoyu removed the arrowhead, I was drenched in sweat, feeling only a burning pain, and no longer feeling the cold. I hadn't expected to have such endurance; undergoing such a minor surgery without anesthesia made me suddenly realize that being stabbed by a sword was better than being shot by an arrow. At most, I'd bleed a little, but I wouldn't have to have a large chunk of flesh torn out.

Shen Haoyu brought in snow to help me clean the blood from my wounds. I couldn't see it myself, and even if I could, I probably wouldn't dare to look. It must have been a terrible sight to look at, and after being soaked in water for so long, it must be absolutely disgusting now...

Then I saw Shen Haoyu tear off a corner of his own white cotton undershirt from the shelf and gently wipe the snow and blood from my back. He then took out a small box from his pocket, opened it, and applied some kind of ointment to my back with his fingers. Soon, a comfortable coolness spread across my back. After applying the medicine, he tore the undershirt into several strips, tied them together, and handed it to me: "Wrap it up." I took it, and Shen Haoyu helped me secure it from behind, covering the wound, wrapping it three times, and tying a knot in front of my chest.

Not bad at all, much better than I expected. I remember he was injured on the way back from the Golden Sparrow Kingdom. Even if he didn't do it himself, he must have seen it many times. No wonder he's so good.

Seeing him put the box into his pocket, she quickly asked, "What medicine is it?"

"I always carry this hemostatic and tissue-regenerating ointment that Mr. Qi gave me, but I rarely use it," Shen Haoyu said, handing me the box. It was a delicate little silver box; thankfully, it wasn't a small porcelain bottle, or it probably would have broken long ago.

The clothes that had been drying were almost all dry, so they put them back on one by one. By the time they finished, it was already dark. The cave was relatively dry, but they didn't know how to sleep, as they didn't want to lie on the ground. Then they saw Shen Haoyu go out again and soon return with a lot of branches. He tied them together with vines and put them on the ground, making a makeshift wooden bed, though it was a bit uneven.

"Young Prince, you should go to sleep first. I'll watch the fire." If the fire goes out, there'll be no way to find dry grass to start a fire in this dark. Shen Haoyu lay down on the tree branch. He probably wouldn't be used to sleeping on that kind of "bed." Since he had already planned to escape into the deep mountains and forests, he should have expected this.

Better than I expected, Shen Haoyu fell asleep quickly. Listening to his soft breathing, my heart gradually calmed down, and I gently said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Originally, he didn't have to worry about me and could escape with Song Zhixuan and the others, but now he's stranded here with me, has to treat my arrow wound, and even has to find food for himself... He has to do so many things all by himself.

Do not lean against the west railing to lock in the clear autumn. Chapter 101

Chapter word count: 3547 Update time: 09-09-05 08:12

When I woke up the next day, I was lying on that "bed," covered with Shen Haoyu's and my own cloak. Shen Haoyu was intently grilling something to eat by the fire. I hurriedly sat up, but because the movement was too abrupt, I accidentally aggravated my wound and let out a soft cry of pain.

Shen Haoyu looked at me upon hearing the voice: "You're awake. It'll be a while before it's cooked."

I tiptoed to my feet and squatted down next to Shen Haoyu: "Shall we go out in a bit?"

"No, wait until you're healed before you leave. I'll look for a route in the next few days and see which way is better."

After breakfast, Shen Haoyu took out his map again. The map was drawn on silk cloth. It hadn't been ruined by water, but it was a bit blurry. The black was still okay, but the other colors had faded and seeped into the silk cloth. Some places could be barely recognized, but we couldn't find where we were. The river that didn't freeze had tributaries, and we didn't know exactly where we were.

"If I had known, I would have let them use embroidery, like Father's," Shen Haoyu said regretfully.