Chapter 12 Chapter Eleven

Those murmured whispers woke Jamie up, and at first she couldn't figure out what was going on, the candle was still burning brightly, casting long shadows on the screen, Jamie looked at those shadows for a long time After a while, I remembered where I was. The murmur came again.Jie Mi strained her ears to listen, then her eyes widened and her body trembled.Oh, that is the priest's final prayer for the dead!They must have found Gus and found him dead! Jie Mi crossed herself on her chest, got dressed in a hurry and got up.She knew that people here still regarded her as an outsider, but at this time, she should stand beside her husband!

Ariel didn't hear her approach.Jamie stood behind him, watching the priest say his Mass. The corpse was placed on the long table facing the screen. The gray-haired old priest was wearing a black robe with a solemn and sad expression. Soldiers stood along both sides of the long table. Moreover, Jamie saw that Anne and Etty were also present, and another woman called her Guess it was Lisa, she was standing by the fireplace. Jamie's heart was tied to Lisa immediately. She was so sad that tears flowed all over her face, but she still gritted her teeth and refused to cry. Jamie admired her very much. If it was her, she would have cried so much Very ugly.

Jie Mi walked around to her husband's side, trying to get a better look at the person they were mourning. At first she thought he was dead too.Jamie had taken care of injuries of various sizes, so the sight in front of her didn't frighten her.At first glance, it seemed that there was blood all over the body, and at the same time, she couldn't tell which were fake wounds and which were real wounds.The warrior had a gash in his chest and his left arm was broken at the wrist.But as far as she could see, the breaks seemed clean and clean, with no broken bones. There were countless scars from the past on the soldier's face and body. His face was rough, his hair was brown and black, and there was a hideous knife cut on his forehead. Jamie looked at the wound for a long time, wondering whether the fatal wound was here.

Then the face of the dead man twitched suddenly.The twitch was so slight that Jamie would never have noticed if she hadn't been concentrating on his injury. A glimmer of hope ignited in Jamie's chest.She listened to the warrior's breathing, a little shallower, but still very strong, not at all like a dying man. Yep, Gus isn't dead at least not dead. However, the priest was already saying the dying prayer for him, God knows if she didn't treat this man quickly, he would really die of high fever or infection! Jamie touched Ariel's shoulder, and he turned his head in surprise. When he saw her, he immediately moved his body to cover Gus. He didn't want her to see such a terrible sight.

That's Gus?she asked in a low voice. Ariel said bluntly: Go back to bed, Jie Mi. He is not dead. He is dying. No, I don't think he's going to die, Ariel. go back to bed. But Ariel Now! His tone became very severe, and Jie Mi turned around and walked back slowly behind the screen, but she was actually going to get the medicine and materials she needed.She walked back to her husband with her precious medicine chest, needlework in her cuffs and three slings dangling from her arms, determined to help Gus, whether her husband would cooperate or not, and she only hoped that there would be no need for him. It took Ariel a big fight to convince him.

But no matter what, this time he must listen to her.After the priest finished his last sentence, he knelt down to pray, and Ariel turned to beckon to his men, but almost knocked Jamie down to the ground.He hastily reached out to steady her, but the expression on his face showed that he was furious with her to the extreme, as evidenced by the strength of his grip on her shoulder. Jamie took a deep breath, and blurted out: We have a very strange custom in England, Ariel, where we don't mourn a man until he's actually dead, and we don't call the priest unless we're sure he's dying.

Her words immediately got his full attention, and she took advantage of the momentum and said: Ale, you are not sure that Gus will die.Show me his wounds, and if God insists on calling him, nothing I do will make any difference. She shrugged off his hand, waiting for his answer, and Ariel just looked at her like she was crazy.Jamie tries to walk over to him, but he blocks her view again.Gus was covered in blood. I saw it too. Blood makes you sick. Ariel, where did you get this idea? He didn't answer. Blood doesn't make me gag or anything. If you throw up, I will be very angry.

If his voice had been harsher, there would probably be a thunderstorm, Jamie thought.I must take care of him, my lord, whether I have your permission or not, now, don't stand here in my way. He didn't move, but her audacious order made his eyes pop as big as brass bells, and with an expression that seemed to contemplate strangling her, Jamie decided that ordering him might not be the right thing to do.Ariel, on our way here, did I tell you how to deal with those ambush gangsters? His expression showed that he thought the question was too ridiculous to be worth answering, and Jamie answered for him.Of course I didn't, my lord.I don't know anything about fighting, but I know a damn lot about medical treatment, and I'm going to help your friend Gus, now please get out of the way, your friend is in severe pain.

Her last words moved him.How do you know he's in pain? I saw the twitch of his cheek. Are you sure? very sure. Her tone was affirmative, and her expression resembled a tigress desperately trying to protect her cubs.Well, do what you want! Jie Mi breathed a sigh of relief, she rushed to the table, put down the medicine box, and began to lower her head to examine Gus's injuries carefully. Those soldiers were all around now, looking at her angrily, how dare this English woman treat the dying Gus like this!They looked at their lord, but Ariel crossed his arms, showing no intention of interfering.

Jamie ignored the soldiers, and gently touched the wounds on Gus' forehead and chest with her hand. As I expected, Jamie smiled back at her husband.Most of the injuries were fake, and the injuries were not as serious as they looked. Meaning he won't die? It was the priest who was asking the question. He was struggling to stand up from the ground, frowning at Jamie. His chances are good, Father.Jamie said.She heard a woman crying, it was Lisa. I wish I could help you.Lisa choked up. Thank you, she replied, and she heard grunts of disapproval from the soldiers behind her, but she ignored them and turned to her husband.I notice that you are taking your people away, but if that's not very important, I want you and your people to stay and help me.

We were leaving to make a coffin. , Ariel explained. Jamie looked disbelieving, and she looked like she wanted to slap Ariel.God!You're going to put Gus in a coffin before he dies? Of course not, we will wait.Ariel replied coldly.You don't really think I'm going to bury him alive, do you? How can I help?Gavin interjected knowingly, and stopped Jie Mi from continuing to speak ill of her husband in time. I need more lights, strips of cloth, warm water, and two pieces of hardwood, about this size and size, Gavin.She compared with her hands. Gavin probably thought her request was odd, but he didn't question her. Miss, Gus' arm is broken, you don't mean to cut it off?asked the priest. A soldier behind Jamie muttered: Gus would rather die than have his arms cut off. I'm not going to cut off his arm, Jamie replied angrily.I'm going to take it back. Now all the soldiers gathered around, and Gavin came back with warm water.This is the warm water you want. Jamie opened her medicine box, picked some brown powder from a medicine bottle and mixed it into water. After the medicine powder melted, she said to Gavin: Give Gus this to drink, it can make him fall asleep. But he was unconscious.There was an angry protest from one soldier, followed by many others. He is not unconscious.Jamie tried to hold back her temper and explained to them that she knew that if she wanted their help, she had to have their confidence first. So why doesn't he talk to us, or look at us? He is in severe pain.Jamie replied.Ariel, can you hold his head so that I can feed him? Ariel was the only one who didn't argue with Jamie. He walked forward and held up Gus's head. Jamie leaned down, and held Gus's face in her hands, ordering: Gus, open your eyes, look with me. She repeated it three times before Gus complied. The soldiers gasped in unison, and everyone was convinced. Gus, drink this, Jamie said.It can take the pain out of you. This time she didn't have to say much, Gus took a big gulp, and Jamie sighed in satisfaction.Well now, he will fall asleep in a while. Jamie looked up and found that Ariel was smiling at her. It is still possible that he would die from a high fever.She whispered, afraid that he hoped too much and she couldn't. After you shouted orders to him like that, he didn't dare.Ariel said with a smile.Jamie blushed. I have to raise my voice, she explained.That's the only way to get a response. I think he really fell asleep this time.Gavin said. Let me see, she said, leaning over again and taking Gus's head in his hands.Is it less painful? The soldier opened his eyes slowly, and Jamie could tell that the medicine had taken effect, because his brown eyes became confused and his expression became calm.Am I in heaven?Gus asked in a low voice.Are you an angel? Jamie smiled.No, Gus, you're still in the Highlands. A look of fear appeared on Gus' face.God, I'm not in heaven, I'm in hell, and this is a cruel joke of the devil!You look like an angel, but you speak English. After he finished yelling and began to struggle, Jamie leaned over and whispered in Gaelic, "Relax, friend, you are safe and sound under the care of your Scottish friends."She lied: If that makes you feel good, you can mentally picture how many English soldiers you plan to kill when you recover, and now stop talking and let the medicine help you fall asleep. Jamie added a thick babble to her Gaelic on purpose, and she imitated it so badly, but Gus didn't catch it, and he closed his eyes and fell asleep peacefully. From the smile on his face as he slept, Jamie guessed that he was counting how many English soldiers he was going to kill in the next battle. What did you say to him, ma'am?a soldier asked. I told him he was too stubborn to die so easily.Jamie shrugged. Gavin was puzzled.But how do you know if Gus is stubborn? He's Scottish, isn't he? Gavin looked at Ariel and asked with his eyes, should he be amused or insulted by Mrs. Jin's words.But Ariel was laughing, and then Gavin decided his mistress was joking.Gavin frowned, wondering how long it would be before he got to know this unusual English woman and her unusual sense of humor.Her voice and appearance were so sweet, Gavin knew that if he wasn't careful, the sweet little thing could easily wrap him around her little finger. I want to help too, Gus is my husband. It was Lisa who spoke, and her cheeks were still stained with tears, but her pretty face was also full of determination. I would be very glad to have your help, Jamie replied.You can moisten this cloth and put it on your husband's forehead. Jamie knew she had to attach Gus' arm first, and that was the hardest part of the process. Gus would be in pain when he set the bone. She put two splints on Gus' broken arm and tied them with cloth strips; Gavin eagerly offered to help, though he still didn't understand what Mrs. King was going to do. Jamie's hands were shaking.Oh, she just hoped the laudanum would help Gus get through the pain. Ariel, you grab his hand.she began to instruct.Gavin, you grab his upper arm and pull slowly, very slowly, I have to find a way to set the bone; Lisa, you turn your head away, I don't want you to look. Ariel and Gai Wen did as promised, Jie Mi took a deep breath, and said: God!I really hate it all, but let's do it! It took her three tries to put the broken bone back in place and hold it securely.Her hands were still shaking when it was over. Well, the worst part is over.She let out a long sigh of relief. But what about his chest injury?The priest reminded her that he coughed painfully for a long time before continuing: he still has a big hole in his chest! It just looks serious. The soldiers marveled in unison, and when she asked for more light, they nearly dazzled her with the lamps they flocked over. Jamie took another medicine jar, poured some orange powder into warm water, and handed the cup to the priest to everyone's surprise. Drink this, Father, it will cure your cough, she said.I can see you've been hurt by it. The priest was speechless, and was greatly moved by her thoughtfulness.The priest took a sip, but found it too bitter.Drink it all, Father.Jamie ordered. The priest complied like a child. Jamie turned to treat Gus's chest injury.The outer edge of the wound was covered with stains and blood clots, and Jie Mi carefully removed them, not daring to leave any dirt for fear of causing infection.After cleaning the wound, she sewed it up with needles and thread. It was past midnight when Jie Mi finished her treatment, and when she straightened up, a soreness in her waist caused her to fall back suddenly.Almost ten or more soldiers reached out to support her at the same time. They've moved a bed and moved Gus to the big bed so he can heal his itches, and Gus' wife, Lisa, has been by her husband's side. Lisa, please help me bandage your husband's wound.Jamie said, thinking that Lisa would be happy to help her husband. Lisa carefully bandaged her husband, and Jamie commented: When Gus wakes up, he's going to be in pain like a crazy bear, and you'll have to deal with him then. But the important thing is that he wakes up, doesn't he?Lisa said with a smile in her tears. Yes, he will wake up.Jamie definitely said so. At this time, a snoring sound attracted everyone's attention. Jamie turned her head and found that the priest was lying on a big chair with his limbs spread out, soundly asleep.Oh, I forgot, Jemi exclaimed.I didn't tell the priest that the medicine he was taking would put him to sleep. He can sleep here.Ariel smiled, and then he turned to Lisa and asked her to go back to her cabin to rest, and he and the others would take turns taking care of Gus. Lisa was visibly reluctant to leave her husband, but she dared not disobey the orders of her lord. Ariel, Jamie interrupted.If you are sick, I would never want to leave your side, why not let Lisa stay?She can sit and nap by the bed, or use our upstairs bedroom. Lisa eagerly added: Yes. Ariel looked at her for a long while, then nodded.Well, Lisa, you can stay, but you'll have to sleep in the upstairs bedroom, and you won't be allowed to stay up late.If Gus woke up and knew you weren't taking good care of yourself, he'd be mad.Your situation is special. A smile spread across Lisa's face.I will, my lord.Then she turned to Jamie.I must thank you, madam.In six months my son will be born and he will be named after his father but if it is a girl Oh that's great, congratulations. If it's a girl, can I name it after you?Lisa said. Jamie laughed.Oh, did you hear what Lisa said, Ariel?Lisa doesn't seem to think Jamie is a boy's name, and she's going to name her daughter after it, what do you think? Lisa smiled narrowly.Jamie?God, I thought your name was Jaime! Ariel burst out laughing, Lisa lightly shook Jamie's hand to let her know she was joking.Marco then takes her back to her cabin to pack her things. Does that man never smile?She asked when all the soldiers had left and Ariel and Jamie were left alone. who? Mark. Yes, he never smiles, Jamie. He hates me so much. Yes, he is. Jie Mi glared at her husband, there was no need for him to agree with her statement so easily.She made another cup of medicinal wine for reducing fever and fed it to Gus.She was going back to rest behind the screen when it occurred to her that she hadn't looked at Gus's lower body to see if there was any injury there. She decided to let Ariel do it for her, while she closed her eyes tightly. No injuries.Ariel said after a while. Jamie opened her eyes, and immediately met her husband's rascally smile.You are blushing, wife.answer me, He teases her.If so, what would you do? Fix it, Jemi replied.And probably from head to blush.remember?Ariel, I'm just a little girl. Ah, indeed you are.The way he looked at her made her blush again.What happened to him?He seemed about to say something, but couldn't make up his mind. I'm back to being an ugly woman again, aren't I?My husband.I know I look like a mess right now. You've never been ugly, Ariel replied, and he brushed the hair from her shoulders gently, making her upper arms tremble.But you do look awful. She really didn't know what to do with him.He had been smiling at her, so she guessed he wasn't insulting her, or did he in fact?This man has the weirdest sense of humor. The longer he looked at her, the more nervous she became.Come on, let Gus drink this.She thrust the cup into his hand. You've been giving orders like a commander in the field for hours now, Jamie, and now you're shy with me. What caused this change? You, Jamie replied.Every time you stare at me like that, I get shy. It's good to know that. not good at all.Jie Mi said, took his cup, hurried to Gus's side, and asked Gus to drink the concoction. I want you to wear my cloak.Ariel said. What did you say? I want you to put on my cloak. Why? Because you are mine now.Ariel explained patiently. When my heart wants to belong to you, I will naturally wear your cape, Kim Ayeol, and it won't be a minute before that.What do you think? i can order you But you won't. Ariel smiled.His tender little wife is getting to know him, but he's also learning to read her heart.The stupid woman still didn't understand that she had softened towards him, yet he wanted her to admit it.Is it true what you just said to Lisa?If I get hurt, will you be by my side? certainly.She replied without looking back, and then quickly added: Husband, you can erase the smug smile on your face, any wife will stay with her husband, that is her responsibility. And you have always done your duty well. Exactly. I'll give you two weeks to make up your mind, Jamie.But you will wear my cloak in the end. He looked at Jie Mi, and a realization hit him at the same time.He really wanted her to care about him and love him.At the same time, however, he was very determined not to love his wife.His reason is very simple, love affects a person's responsibility as a warrior and a lord.No, he would never fall in love with Jamie.But he's damned if he can't make her fall in love with him soon enough. two weeks! She didn't need him to remind her again.You are very arrogant, my lord. You should have noticed. Ariel left Jamie before she could refute. He knew that two or three hundred soldiers were waiting for news from Gus in the outer court.Ariel knew that they wouldn't go back to rest until they saw that Gus was fine, and Ariel couldn't stop them. Jamie had just fallen asleep when Gus woke up.She knelt on the floor, her long hair hanging over her shoulders like a cloud, and Gus tried to move, then groaned in pain.He wanted to rub the sore spot with his other hand, but found that his hand was firmly held by someone. He opened his eyes and saw Jamie immediately.Her head was sleeping next to his lap, her eyes were closed, and Gus didn't know how he knew that, but he was pretty sure they were a clear, alluring violet color. Thinking she must be asleep, Gus tried to pull his hand away, but she wouldn't let him go. Soldiers began to enter the hall, drawing his attention.His friends were smiling at him, and Gus tried to smile at them too.He was still in pain, but their smiles told him that he was not going to die, that maybe the requiem mass he had heard earlier was for someone else. Ariel and Gavin stood at the door together, waiting.Ariel looked at his sleeping wife, and Gavin looked at the crowd. It was a magical moment, and the soldiers seemed overwhelmed by the miracle Mrs. King had created.She brought their friends back from hell, and Gus was smiling at them. There was only room for about one-third of the soldiers in the hall. I don't know who was the first to kneel down, but everyone quickly followed suit, kneeling outside the door from the hall, lowering their heads and stroking Heart, swearing allegiance to the new Mrs. Kim. And his wife has been sleeping through it all. I boasted that it took her a long time to earn their trust, Gavin told Ariel.I was wrong, it took her less than a day. Marco came back with his sister Eddy, and Lisa took Anne's hand, and they watched the soldiers file out. Have you seen it?Annie, I tell you Gus is doing better, look at him smiling.Lisa whispered happily, she let go of Anne's hand, and walked quickly to her husband. Madam King saved Gus, Gavin tells Marco.This is a time for joy, not anger.Why are you frowning? Gus would come to life with or without Mrs. God's will, not hers. His cold tone caught Ariel's attention.You don't accept my wife, Marco?he asked, his tone deceptively gentle. Marco shook his head immediately.I accept her because she is your wife, Aleigh, and I will give my life to keep her safe.He added: "But she won't win my loyalty so easily. Annie and Eddie stood beside Marco, imitating his frown.Ariel looked at each of them, and then said: Each of you must welcome her, is this enough to understand? Annie and Addie nodded quickly, but Marco hesitated for a while before saying: Did you forget our Lena so quickly, Ariel? It's been almost three years.Gavin inserted. I haven't forgotten.Ariel said. then why My marriage is to please our king, and you know it damn well, Marco, remember that before you reject my wife.Jamie also married me by order of her king, and she did not want this marriage as much as I did. She really doesn't want to marry you?Annie asked in surprise. Ariel shook his head.Annie, the only reason I'm discussing this with you is because Lenna is your older sister.Jie Mi has already promised another man, why would she want to marry me? The English hate us as much as we hate them.Gavin interjected. Your wife has no idea how lucky she is.Annie said timidly. Ariel smiled.Then he left the three of them, walked over to his sleeping wife, and hugged her tenderly. Gavin followed, and he planned to replace Jamie to take care of Guggs. Ariel, how long do you think it will take Jamie to accept us?he asks. She won't need much time, Ariel predicted.He walked to his bed, then turned back: She'll come in, just wait and see, Gavin.