diymy Chapter 60 Leg Bindings
Chapter 60 Leg Bindings
The moon rose in the east and gradually moved to the west, while the bustling camp gradually quieted down, and a few snores could be faintly heard.
Having eaten their fill and drunk their fill of wine, the constables and archers naturally fell into a deep sleep, completely satisfied.
As for nighttime sentry duty, sorry, Li Chong didn't arrange it at all.
Since Li Chong hadn't spoken, it was naturally impossible to expect others to take initiative.
Therefore, despite the presence of over a hundred people lying in the vast camp, it remained remarkably quiet.
At the edge of the camp, Li Chong's carriage was swaying slightly.
What are you doing?
"I'm doing this for your own good," Li Chong's voice came. "Can you please stop moving your foot? If you kick me again, I'll get angry!"
Zhongmei retorted without hesitation: "You turn your back on me so easily. You're still having lustful thoughts at a time like this. I misjudged you."
"I had lustful thoughts?"
Inside the carriage, Li Chong glared at Zhong Mei with annoyance: "If I had any lustful intentions, I would have taken advantage of you while you were asleep in the first half of the night. Why would I wait until now? You're really biting the hand that feeds you, not recognizing a kind heart."
Zhong Mei was taken aback; it seemed that was the case.
"Then why did you touch my foot?" Her tone softened a bit.
Li Chong held up the bandage in his hand: "Let me tie a leg wrap for you. We're about to embark on a forced march through the mountains. The others are all strong men who can handle it, but can you? This will make things easier for you."
In his hands were two pieces of white cloth that he had collected, cut into the shape of bandages.
Li Chong couldn't remember where he'd read it, but it said that during forced marches, wrapping the calves could provide external support for the muscles and soft tissues, reducing the risk of muscle tremors and strains after long marches.
Moreover, moderate pressure can help blood return to the heart from the veins in the lower limbs, reduce leg swelling and "marching edema," and lower the probability of varicose veins.
Of course, he couldn't possibly remember the specific details and principles so clearly, but he knew it would definitely be useful.
He wanted one for himself, and considering Zhongmei's age and gender, Li Chong also prepared two for her, but unexpectedly, it was misunderstood.
Although Zhong Mei wasn't sure if it would work, she understood that Li Chong meant well.
She pulled her leg back and muttered, "It's the same if I tie it myself."
"Then you come and see if you can handle it." Li Chong handed it over directly.
Zhong Mei reluctantly reached out and took it. Just as she bent down to tie it up, a muffled thud was heard, and she covered her head.
The carriage was already small, and with two more people crammed in, there was no room for them to move around.
Zhong Mei bumped her head on the car roof and couldn't help but grimace.
Seeing this, Li Chong laughed, his anger subsiding considerably: "How about it? Are you convinced or not?"
Zhong Mei covered her head, too embarrassed to argue any further.
"Here you are."
She handed the bandage back to Li Chong, then stretched out her own leg, her meaning quite clear.
Li Chong shook his head and took the document: "Tell me, if you don't understand something, you should ask first, and then get it clear before you get angry. Instead of getting angry first and then asking, this will benefit you in the future."
Watching Li Chong lecture her while carefully binding her legs with leg wraps, Zhong Mei suddenly lost in thought.
"He looks much better-looking than those people in the mountains."
Zhong Mei thought to herself unconsciously.
That's absolutely true. Compared to the rough men in the mountains, Li Chong from the modern world completely outclasses them in every way.
This was the first time Zhong Mei had gotten so close to Li Chong and observed him so closely, and her thoughts immediately became chaotic.
"I've never seen his hands without a single callus before." Thinking this, Zhongmei quietly clenched her hands.
But then, someone spoiled the mood.
The carriage suddenly darkened, and Choi Si's head blocked the moonlight from the window. He impatiently urged, "Is it ready yet? I've been waiting for a long time."
Li Chong glanced over coldly; this guy deserved to be scolded again.
Along with Li Chong's gaze, Zhong Mei also looked over with a furious stare.
Startled by the two glaring at him, Choi Si-rae took a few steps back.
Li Chong winked at him: "Go wait over there, I'll call you when it's ready."
It was dark, but the moonlight was bright. It was unclear whether Cui Shi had seen through Li Chong's expression or was frightened by the two of them at the same time. He complained, but his body obediently moved a little further away.
After Cui Shi interrupted him, Li Chong quickened his pace and soon finished binding Zhong Mei's legs.
"Alright." Li Chong patted her calf and stretched out his big foot.
Zhong Mei stared at him blankly: "What are you doing?"
"Tie me up, I can't do it myself."
"Oh, oh!" Zhong Mei quickly snapped out of her daze and hurriedly started working.
To cover up her distraction, she instinctively changed the subject: "Your servant is quite arrogant; he doesn't seem afraid of you at all."
Li Chong had already prepared for this. He knew that Cui Shi wouldn't be able to keep up the act for long and that sooner or later someone would see through his act, so he was well-prepared.
"Sigh, every family has its own troubles. He said he was my servant, but he's actually one of my wife's men. He's just keeping an eye on me to prevent me from having affairs. What can I do?"
"Your wife?" Zhong Mei paused in her work, then continued binding the leg wraps. "You're afraid of your wife? What kind of tigress could possibly control you?"
What seemed like a casual question had actually alerted Zhongmei to the fact that his ears were already perked up.
Little did she know, Li Chong had no idea how to answer; he couldn't just make something up.
"This, that..."
Looking around, Li Chong glanced at the carriage curtain and asked, "Second Brother, what's the situation outside? Are there any spies or anyone else getting up in the middle of the night?"
A moment later, Wu Song's voice came: "No, I've looked all around here, there's no one here, sir, don't worry."
"Um."
Li Chong nodded and pulled his leg back; the leg bindings were already in place.
Li Chong raised an eyebrow at Zhong Mei, then jumped off the carriage: "Let's go, it's time to avenge you!"
Zhong Mei curled his lip and thought, "These days, there are still men who are afraid of their wives. His wife must be very ugly."
After getting off the car with Li Chong, I saw Li Chong giving instructions to Cui Shi.
"Remember, from now on you are me. When it's just dawn, give the order to set off. After that, don't get off the carriage unless necessary, so as not to give anyone away. Then lead the group slowly into the mountains. There's no need to rush. They can enjoy the scenery along the way."
Choi Si swallowed hard. "Are you sure nothing will happen?"
"Don't worry, would I ever cheat you? Cheating you would be cheating me, wouldn't it?" Li Chong gave him a firm look and smiled to show his sincerity.
Seeing Cui Shi board the carriage, Li Chong waved his hand, and Wu Song and Zhong Mei quickly approached.
Under the cover of night, the three of them stealthily made their way out of the camp.
Meanwhile, inside the carriage, Cui Shi looked at the remaining spittoon and seemed somewhat at a loss.