Chu Qianli did indeed strike Wei Qiong, simply because she not only disobeyed the military order but also insulted His Highness without knowing any better.
How many people witnessed this?
Many in the military who were familiar with Wei Qiong's temperament knew that this time, she was truly despairing over His Highness.
At this moment, Wei Qiong, after being beaten, was sent back to her tent to rest by Long Ziyue.
That night, they indeed retreated into the ravines of Huqi Mountain.
If they continued further in, they would be completely engulfed by the mountain range.
After setting up camp at night, Wei Qiong lay prostrate on a low couch, her face ashen.
Long Ziyue was applying medicine to her.
Wei Qiong, feeling utterly disheartened, said hoarsely, "Poor soldiers of mine, this time, they'll all pay with their lives because of my erroneous decision."
Long Ziyue paused slightly, looking at her, "Do you think that being loyal to His Highness was your erroneous decision?"