Chapter Ninety-Five: Desperate Mingtao
When Ming Tao woke up, he opened his eyes and looked at the familiar room. He knew that he was saved by Shu Li, although he didn't know why Shu Li appeared in such a timely manner, but this was Shu Li's home, he had lived here for many days, and he would not admit his mistake. Thinking that he was safe, Xiao Qiao should be fine, he turned his head to look around for Xiao Qiao's figure, not only did he want to make sure that Xiao Qiao was safe, he also wanted to know if he was dreaming about what Xiao Qiao promised him last night, and he wanted to ask him clearly. However, there was no one else on his side except for the sleeping Zhang Sheng. He couldn't help but close his eyes in disappointment, a bitter smile on his face.
He knew that he was dreaming, and even if Xiao Qiao was moved by his life-saving grace, he couldn't agree to such feelings, right? What exactly was he expecting? Expecting Little Joe to suddenly like him? How is that possible!
"Lord Wang, are you awake?" Zhang Sheng raised his head, saw that the expression on Ming Tao's face was wrong, and asked with concern. Yesterday, he stayed here all night, and he was afraid that something would happen to His Royal Highness King Xian, but he didn't expect His Royal Highness King Xian to wake up after noon.
"Zhang Sheng, who else was here yesterday besides you?" Seeing that Zhang Sheng woke up, Ming Tao couldn't help but ask expectantly. Last night's dream was so wonderful that he couldn't help but hope that it was real.
"This ......" Zhang Sheng carefully observed Ming Tao's expression, hesitating whether he wanted to tell the truth. Qiao Ying's actions yesterday really scared him. If His Royal Highness King Xian knew about Qiao Ying's behavior, he would definitely be very angry! But they are good friends after all, in case King Xian and Qiao Ying are estranged because he told the truth, how can he persuade Qiao Ying to enter Beijing to become an official? After making up his mind, Zhang Sheng shook his head directly and said, "No one has been here except for Gongzi Qiao and Master Shu. But then they left together. ”
"Qiao Ying is here too?" Ming Tao asked Zhang Sheng in surprise. As long as Xiao Qiao didn't leave, he would still have a chance to meet him, thinking of this, Ming Tao had a happy smile on his face. It's just that what Zhang Sheng said afterwards made him unable to laugh anymore.
"After Qiao Gongzi came to see the prince this morning, he left here." Seeing the smile that Ming Tao had just shown, directly frozen on his face, Zhang Sheng couldn't help but wonder if he had done something wrong if he didn't tell the truth. Maybe King Xian also likes that Qiao Ying. But he soon frightened himself at this horrific idea. How could King Xian like that Qiao Ying, this is absolutely impossible. Although that Qiao Ying looks very good after removing the black marks on his face, no matter how good he looks, it can't change the fact that he is a man. The emperor can promise the prince to repent of his marriage, and he can agree to marry the person he likes, but it is absolutely impossible for the emperor to promise the prince to marry a man. Even if that Qiao Ying is liked by the emperor again, the emperor will never agree. Maybe the emperor will condemn Qiao Ying for this. Therefore, for the good of the two of them, he still didn't say anything.
"What does it mean he's gone?" After a long while, Ming Tao asked.
It means that Qiao Gongzi has changed his appearance and left Shujiazhuang. I don't know where to go while riding the horse of the owner of Shuzhuang. Peeking at Ming Tao's expression, Zhang Sheng said cautiously. It seems that the prince's feelings for Qiao Ying are deeper than he imagined, what should he do?
"Left? It's okay to leave. Looking at the roof, Ming Tao muttered leisurely. Leave and leave! That's fine, at least she's not in danger anymore. That's a good thing for him, right? It's just that why is it that he is injured in the palm of his hand, but he feels that his heart is dripping blood?
"Is the prince hungry? The small ones go get food. Seeing the sad and almost desperate look on Ming Tao's face, Zhang Sheng couldn't help but be afraid. This prince not only seems to have affection for Qiao Ying, but also has deep feelings that make him afraid. He couldn't understand why all the beauties in the world chose to recognize the king, but the prince liked a man? Even if that man doesn't even look as good as a woman, he's just a man, isn't he? It's just that he didn't dare to say it to Ming Tao.
"I'm not hungry, go down and rest!" Ming Tao didn't look at Zhang Sheng, he just kept looking at the roof, he found countless reasons for Xiao Qiao to leave in his heart, but he couldn't make him accept the fact that he was abandoned. As for Zhang Sheng, he can think whatever he likes, and he can do what he wants. He had no intention of hiding his feelings. He just likes Qiao Ying, what's wrong with that?
"The little ones are not tired." Zhang Sheng did not leave Ming Tao's chuang side. How can such a prince let him leave with confidence.
"You go and help me find Shu Li, I have something to ask him." Still not looking at Zhang Sheng, Ming Tao ordered directly. He just wanted to be quiet by himself, why didn't this Zhang Sheng understand? However, he did have something to do with Shu Li.
"Yes, I'll look for the little ones." Looking at Ming Tao with an expressionless face, Zhang Sheng knew that it was useless to say more now, so he could only sigh and leave Ming Tao's room.
Alas! Knowing that Zhang Sheng left, Ming Tao sighed and didn't move, but the despair in his eyes deepened.
He already knew that his feelings for Xiao Qiao not to mention that they could still maintain a superficial friendship, but as long as he showed his feelings, Xiao Qiao would definitely run away, and even look down on him. But he just couldn't stop liking him. Two tears slipped from Ming Tao's eyes, he never knew what the road was, and he never shed tears. Because he always thought that tears were for the incompetent, he never considered himself an incompetent and cowardly man. But now, he just wants to cry out to vent his feelings.
Ming Tao wiped away the tears on both sides with his uninjured right hand. He couldn't cry, with Zhang Sheng's ability, he would definitely find Shu Li soon, and he didn't want anyone to see his embarrassed appearance. Even if his heart is full of holes now, he is still the virtuous king Mingtao who would rather shed blood than tears on the battlefield. He is a prince who protects the country and the country, how can he cry like a useless ordinary person. He definitely wouldn't cry, but, why was the tear stain he had just wiped off wet again?
Ming Tao didn't want to let himself be so cowardly anymore, he wanted to find something to divert his attention. At least he wanted to get his expression back to normal before Shu Li arrived.
"Huh!" When Ming Tao turned his gaze to the table, he suddenly saw the medicine bottle on the table, how could that medicine bottle be so similar to his own? Thinking of this, Ming Tao couldn't help but touch his belt with his uninjured hand. That one was nothing less than a medicine bottle. He couldn't help but smile, but tears welled up in the corners of his eyes again.
He knew that Little Joe wouldn't really be so ruthless. Yesterday he was really here and bandaged his wounds. No one knows what he has on him, and no one will know where his medicine bottle is except for Xiao Qiao. And he remembered that yesterday after they had bandaged his wounds in the ox cart, he put the medicine bottle in his belt. But the medicine bottle actually appeared on the table, and there was only one possibility, that is, Xiao Qiao must have been here yesterday.
Are all the words that Little Joe said in his ear yesterday true? That's not what he imagined. With such a thought, Ming Tao couldn't help but laugh again. He didn't shed tears, he just wanted to laugh. And he did.
"Xiao Qiao, no matter where you flee to, I swear that I will definitely find you."
When Zhang Sheng found Shu Li and returned to the door of Ming Tao's room with Shu Li, he heard Ming Tao laughing loudly in the house, this kind of Ming Tao made him even more frightened, if he had known that Ming Tao would go crazy for that Qiao Ying to such a point, he would not have chosen to lie just now, but it was too late for him to regret it now!
Zhang Sheng's face was pale, pushing open the door of Ming Tao's room and letting Shu Li approach Ming Tao's room. "Master Shu, please inside!"
"Hmm!" Shu Li followed behind Zhang Sheng, and naturally heard Ming Tao's laughter, but he was not worried about Ming Tao's accident at all. Because what he heard from Ming Tao's laughter was joy and happiness. There is no despair that Zhang Sheng said at all.
"Xiao Qiao can still laugh so happily when he leaves, which means that you are not as good as I thought you would be to Xiao Qiao!" Shu Li walked to Mingtao's side, and directly did what Zhang Sheng had just done and said jokingly.
"Of course I have to laugh, because even if Little Joe hasn't completely made up his mind to be with me, he must have me in his heart, otherwise he won't run away, right?" Ming Tao ignored Shu Li's quip and asked with a smile. He was sure he understood what he meant. It's that simple to talk to smart people.
"It's good that you understand, but Xiao Qiao can't tell you where she is and who she is, and let me and Xinlian pass on the message to you, as long as you can find her within half a year, she will be with you, if you can't find her within half a year, she wants you to forget about her, and then go home and marry Mu Yunqiao." Shu Li said directly with a smile. This seemed to be an extreme choice, but he already knew Xiao Qiao's true identity from Yin Xinlian, so he naturally didn't take Mu Yunqiao's request to heart. At the same time, he couldn't understand why Xiao Qiao made such a request after he liked Ming Tao. In his opinion, it's a very simple thing to like to be together, why bother?
"Half a year?" Hearing this time, Ming Tao couldn't help but smile bitterly. As for Xiao Qiao's ever-changing appearance, if he doesn't speak, he may not recognize him even if he finds him. This half a year seems like a long time, but he feels that it is not enough at all.
"What, not having confidence in yourself? I advise you to go home directly and wait to marry Mu Yunqiao. Shu Li kindly reminded. Ming Tao is also a fan of the authorities! Otherwise, he should have thought that Mu Yunqiao had something to do with Xiao Qiao, but since he promised Xiao Qiao that Xiao Qiao couldn't tell Ming Tao that Xiao Qiao was Mu Yunqiao, he couldn't say it, but he still wanted to remind Ming Tao, but it seemed that Ming Tao didn't understand his kindness at all, and he misunderstood him a little.
"Shu Li, how long has Xiao Qiao been gone?" Ming Tao turned his head and asked seriously. Maybe he's going out to look for her now, and maybe he'll find Little Joe.
"It's been almost an hour since I sent Xiao Qiao outside the formation and came back from outside, so I advise you to wait until your body is well before going to her." Shu Li reminded. However, seeing Ming Tao's lost appearance, he still had an urge in his heart to tell him Xiao Qiao's identity. But in the end he held back.