Chapter 18: The Return
At Lindsay's insistence, the guards defending the city were replaced by a few of Edith's own soldiers. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info is for Hovis to come back without being hindered.
As the days passed, Lindsay finally received news that the Emperor of Luolan had sent envoys to personally relieve the disaster, accompanied by several skilled imperial doctors.
The news from Lindsay's side to the imperial capital has also been delivered, and several of her secret guard masters are also on their way to Sino City. Only, there is no news of him.
Unable to wait for any news, Lindsay became more and more anxious, and all kinds of possibilities could not be surrounded by her head. Isel was pressed into the room, and he never went out the door. People are also unusually depressed, Lindsay can't take care of him anymore, he is upset, and his temper is even more irritable and irritable.
Just when a few people almost gave up hope, news came from the city gate. Hovis is back......
Hearing this, Lindsay sat down in her chair and didn't say a word. Her whole body seemed to be drained, and she couldn't use her strength and couldn't speak. I don't know if I should be angry or happy at this time.
Dick and Edith looked at each other helplessly, and Edith said to Dick, "You guard Lindsay here, I'll go out and have a look." ”
Dick nodded, watching Edith leave. When Edith came to the gates of the city, except for his own soldiers, the guards of the city of Cyno hid far away, and did not dare to approach. The plague was terrible, and Hovis who had penetrated deep into the affected area made them feel even more terrifying. I'm afraid that I'll be infected, so it's better not to get close to it.
Hovis dismounted, looked at Edith and smiled, "I'm back." ”
He was followed by a horse, and immediately sat a man wrapped tightly in a blanket. With only eyes exposed, who is this person? Edith looked up and down suspiciously.
"You're still in the mood to laugh, think about it yourself, how to get past Lindsay's level." Edith said angrily.
Hovis's smile froze: "She...... Angry? ”
"Think about it yourself...... Hovis ...... Three days to return...... How many three days are you? Do you know how Lindsay spent this time! ”
Hovis sighed helplessly: "It took so long, and I didn't expect it." Tell them to rest assured......" Hovis looked at the guards with panicked faces, "It won't be infected...... I've got eyebrows! I also did the processing......"
Edith glanced mockingly at the guards around him: "Hovis, you don't have to pay attention to it~ I believe in you!" Let's go...... Lindsay is waiting for you! ”
Hovis led the horse into the city, and he placed the man in a guest room in the inn. He then washed off his body and went to Lindsay's room.
Lindsay remained the same as before, sitting motionless in her seat, and she didn't react at all when she saw Hovis.
"Lindsay, I'm sorry to worry you!" Hovis walked over to Lindsay, took her cold hand and whispered, and after a long time, Lindsay raised his eyelids and turned to Dick and Edith, "You guys...... Get out first......"
Edith wanted to say something, but the words came to his lips and swallowed back, nodding to Dick in desperation, and the two left Lindsay's room silently.
Lindsey ...... I'm sorry I didn't listen to you...... But ......" Hovis looked at Lindsay's pale and bloodless face, and looked at the darkness of her eyes, her seductive eyes full of red bloodshots. It's all because of him......
Lindsay shook off Hovis's hand, and the man was still slumped in his chair. She said coldly: "Since you're back, let's go rest...... You've worked hard for so long...... You can tell Edith the news without reporting it to me. Afterwards...... You can go anywhere you want...... I don't have to go back to my princess's mansion......"
"Lindsay?!" Hovis was shocked, and Edith prepared him mentally, and he did...... He thought about all kinds of possibilities, but he didn't expect Lindsay to face him with this attitude. Rather than that, Hovis would rather be beaten up by Lindsay.
"Go down! I am tired...... It's time to rest......" Lindsay waved her hand and ordered the eviction.
"Nope! I'm not going! Lindsay, I know it's me who is wrong this time, but I can't watch innocent people being plagued, I'm a healer, and that's my duty! Hovis clutched Lindsay's shoulder and explained, Lindsay's reaction sent chills down the shoulder. He clearly understands that as long as he is obedient and leaves here, then this departure will be forever......
Lindsay rubbed his throbbing head: "I know, you are a doctor, and it is your responsibility to save people." You can venture into the most dangerous places to explore unknown sources. In the future, without me, you will have less bonds. You can go wherever you want, without any worries...... You can also follow your own wishes, stay if you want, leave whenever you want, you don't need to discuss with anyone, you don't have to sneak away, you can go out with a swagger. ”
Hovis crouched beside Lindsay, blaming himself deeply. He knew that this time Lindsay was angry.
"Lindsay, I was wrong, really wrong! I shouldn't have left without being dissuaded and not coming back at the stipulated time. I'm really sorry to worry about you and make everyone worry, can you forgive me this time, I promise I will never do it next time! ”
Lindsay smiled: "Next time?" Is there a next time? This time is enough for me...... One more time, you'll just send me the end! You did not hesitate to risk being infected in order to save people, do you know that in these twenty days, I, Lindsay, have experienced fear, restlessness, and discouragement!! I am on the battlefield, in a crisis, hunted down by others, misunderstood by the queen and misunderstood by the people, I can bear it, I can treat it calmly. And this time, calmness seems to me to be gone! Every day I am afraid that you will be in danger, that you will come back and be infected by the plague, or that something will happen to you outside. All right...... You're back...... Have you ever thought about me during the time you left!! Do you really think that the iron-blooded god of war is not afraid of heaven and earth? You think the heart of the god of war is cold!? The god of war only cares about national affairs? Hovis, my heart isn't big enough yet...... You're doing well, I'm tired...... You're adventurous, I'll do it...... Let me live a few more years! Lindsey pushed Hovis away and looked at him expressionlessly: "Stand down!" This is the order of this princess, if you don't leave, I will let people bomb you out!! ”
Lindsay's words pierced Hovis's heart like a knife, and he knew what was wrong with him. When you come into contact with something in the unknown, you will put all your energy into it and forget about the rest. Until the answer is finally found...... Because of this, I hurt the woman I loved.
"Lindsay, how about you dissipate your anger. I know that an apology can't make up for your fear these days...... Lindsay, the plague is raging. If I don't look for answers, will I watch the plague spread...... The people are dangerous, and you will be among them...... I really can't sit still at the thought of this horrific epidemic that has cost innocent lives and even threatened yours. I want to find the answer as soon as possible, control the epidemic, and cure the infected patients, so that everyone can return to a stable life. It was my fault that I did not take into account your feelings...... I went to the source of the plague outbreak, but I couldn't get the news to you. Moreover, because of some things, my return date was delayed. I came back non-stop after taking care of it...... Say selfish things, I'm not for anyone else, just for you! Lindsay, I promise there will be no next time, okay? At one point, you could have blasted me away and kicked me out of your mansion. ”
Hovis grabbed Lindsay's hand and kept apologizing. Lindsay sighed and pulled out the aching palm: "Go and rest...... I'm going to sleep for a while. Lindsay propped herself up, and just after taking two steps, she felt a flicker in front of her eyes and lost consciousness. (To be continued.) )