Chapter Twenty-Seven: A Rare Opportunity
When the envoy passed through the "Jishan Town", Xiyu was sitting in the carriage and napping, this time the Qishang was sitting in the carriage dizzy and vomiting, and the accompanying maid Lu Fang was wearing the same clothes as the Qishang, pretending to be a gift beauty to take care of her, just finished cleaning up her vomit, and it didn't take long for her to vomit, looking at the master was really uncomfortable, she hurriedly called the guards to go to His Royal Highness the Prince of Ming.
Xiyu heard the guard's report that the county lord of Qishang was vomiting in the carriage, so he quickly called a military doctor for treatment.
Lu Xin sat in the carriage, listening to his spies report that the military doctor had gone to Qishang's carriage, he suspected that she must be sick, he had the heart to visit and create some opportunities by the way, but he didn't have any name to go at the moment.
The military doctor is a middle-aged man in his forties, and after carefully checking his pulse, he said: "The county lord is because he eats too many cold things, and there is dry fire in the body, yin and yang are swaying in the body, and the heat causes dizziness, and the cold hurts the stomach and intestines and causes vomiting....... ”
Qishang vomited at this time, and when she heard the nonsense of this military doctor, she was even more uncomfortable, and she said weakly angrily: "Military doctor, there is no need to say more superfluous words, hurry up and cure this disease for the county lord." ”
The military doctor hurriedly took out a small porcelain bottle from the medicine box, took out a pill from it and handed it to the maid and said: "Quickly give it to the county lord, if you vomit and feed it again, I will go to tell His Royal Highness the prince, this car is afraid that the pill will vomit after eating, it will not have a big effect, and I still have to stop and rest." ”
Xiyu heard that the military doctor came and said that Qishang needed to stop and rest, and calculated the time to rest for half a day or come in time to catch up with the empress's feast, if it was not good for half a day, she could only let her stay here to rest, and then catch up with the large army.
"Pass my order, the army will rest on the outskirts of the town, quickly prepare the inn, and wait for me, the princess, Lu Shizi and others to rest."
Lingji sat in the carriage and looked at the books, the carriage stopped as it walked, she put down the books and opened the curtain to look outside, and saw that all the carriages and horses of the army were parked in the open space in the suburbs, and the guards next to her saluted and said: "Princess, the army said that it is stationed here, please wait a while, and the subordinates will immediately send the princess to the inn to rest." ”
Xi Yan got the exact news, and knew that Qishang was uncomfortable with the army pausing its advance, so he put down the tea cup in his hand and got out of the carriage and walked under a big tree.
Xiyu saw Xi Yan get out of the carriage and sit down under the tree in the shade, he waved in the carriage and shouted, "Zuo Overseer, let's wait to go to the inn to rest, will you go with you now?" ”
Xi Yan waved his hand and said, "Your Royal Highness, you go first, I'll go later." "He didn't want to have anything to do with that Qishang.
Jin Ren saw Xi Yan get out of the carriage from a distance, and said to Lingji: "Princess, should we go to the inn first?" How did the Overseer get out of the carriage, could it be that something big happened. ”
"I don't know, it seems that there is something urgent, otherwise the army will not stop at this time."
Jin Ren asked: "Princess, then we will go directly to the inn to rest, and I don't know how long it will take to leave?" It's only been a long time since I had breakfast, and I really want to arrive early, so I can have a good rest. ”
"Don't be in a hurry at this time, Yu Shizi has his own arrangements." Lingji is not in a hurry, anyway, it is not bad for half a day. She beckoned to the guard next to her and said, "You go and inquire and see what's going on." ”
Soon after, the guards came back and said that the county lord of Qishang was sick and needed to rest, Jin said: "No wonder, it turned out that the county lord was sick, I thought that the county lord would definitely have a problem, this is not a problem, the trip of the envoy of Yunmeng Country was delayed for her, the last time you were attacked by scattered people in Yueguan Mountain, your leg was injured, the army only rested for two more hours for your convenience that day, and she used this to laugh at your hypocrisy." ”
"Jin people, this person can only be used as a talking point when he is sick, everyone has a time when he is sick." Lingji said solemnly.
Jinren lowered his head and said in frustration: "Oh, I know, but the princess, the county lord, is your enemy everywhere, and I said her when I saw that she was too annoying." ”
"You grew up with me, you should know my temper." Lingji patted her on the shoulder and said.
Jinren nodded, she knew that their princess was cold on the surface, but in fact she was a kind-hearted person, she just felt sorry for her, and she felt sorry for the patience behind her.
Lingji and the others all got into the carriage and walked to the inn in the town, Lu Xin walked slowly and observed all the movements of the Qi Shang, who was helped down from the carriage by a beautiful woman disguised by the maid, his face was as pale as paper, and he was immediately sent to the guest room to rest after arriving at the inn.
In the afternoon, Xiyu and Xi Yan were playing chess in the inn, and the military doctor reported that Qishang County would not be able to set off until tomorrow, Xiyu thought about who she would be best with tomorrow, he couldn't accompany her After all, Lu Xin was watching, if it was said that the army's trip was delayed for a gifted beauty, everyone would suspect the hidden secret! But if there is anything on the way, how to explain it to his uncle Wang when he goes back.
Xiyu said to the past: "Zuo Overseer, I will lead the troops forward first, this unfamiliar place, the county lord does not know who to hand it over, I have to hand it over to you." ”
Xi Yan sneered in his heart, this jade prince wants him to accompany Qishang tomorrow! He smiled and said, "Shizi, you know me, I am extremely reluctant to be with the county lord of Qishang." ”
"But I don't feel comfortable keeping her, and I can't accompany her, so I'll ask the Overseer to take it a moment." Yutama Road.
Xi Yan put down the chess pieces and nodded, and said with a faint smile in his peach blossom eyes: "I went out first, I hope this is the last time, the most afraid thing in this world is to leave people with thoughts even though there is no chance, as if she is such a strong woman." ”
Xiyu looked at the smile in his eyes and felt extremely indifferent, which made him feel a little hostile to him for a moment, hoping that he was wrong, he also put down the chess piece and said, "I know, you go." ”
In the guest room, Lu Xin drank tea and looked coldly at the spy kneeling on the ground, and the spy said: "Master, it's me who is useless, the matter is not done, you want me to find out what disease the county lord has, I didn't find out, I only know that she will not go with us today, and the left overseer will wait for her to be well, and then escort her to join the troops." ”
"Stand down, I can't understand such an idea, leave me to keep an eye on it, and report to me at any time if there is any trouble." He also knew that this Jade Shizi was a careful person, and it was difficult for his spies to understand their movements in depth, and if his mother hadn't told Qi Shang's secret in advance that he had come last time, no one would have been able to investigate it in detail.
In the evening, Qishang woke up from his sleep, and the maid hurriedly brought the millet porridge simmering on the fire, and Qishang ate some and felt much more comfortable, she asked, "What is the situation now, what time is it?"
The maidservant Lu Fang replied: "County Lord, it is evening now, and the army has already left first, and the prince said that he will go to join the army when you are better." ”
Qishang heard this, and said angrily: "What are you talking about, Brother Shizi actually left me and left first, he was so angry with me, he left me here, Xiyu, you are so good!" ”
"County Lord, the prince left a message, knowing that you will lose your temper, and want me to tell you that because the prince of Lu Xin of the Snow Forest Country is here, it is not good for him to stay with you, I am afraid that your identity will be exposed, and he left the Left Overseer to protect your safety."
Qishang's heart was immediately relieved when she heard the words 'Left Overseer', she cut her hair and said, "Go and get the mirror here, and help me dress up, and summon the Left Overseer immediately." ”
Xi Yan was downstairs after eating to listen to the storyteller uncle, this small town is not bad, and there is a storyteller in the evening, although it is not as good as in the big city, but it is always a pastime to pass this boring time.
Mr. Storyteller is in his sixties, his thin face has a mustache, his family is poor, there is only a thirteen-year-old grandson left in the family to depend on each other, the only source of life is to earn a little silver by telling stories to make a living, although there are fewer small guests in this town, he still insists on telling stories in these inns in the morning, noon and evening, hoping to earn a few more copper plates.
There are a few more customers in the inn today, and there is a noble-looking son, looking at the whole town can not find a more suave son than him, he thinks that this noble boy must have a great background, he must behave well so that this son can listen to the happy, and strive to get his reward. He worked harder than usual to tell the story, and this energy can be called spitting and dancing!
At this time, Lu Fang, the maid of Qishang, walked down and said, "Childe, it turns out that you are here, our master has something to look for you, I hope you can go."
Xi Yan elegantly took a peanut from the table and put it in his mouth, chewed it carefully, and said slowly: "Tell your master, I'm listening to the book, and I'll go up when the story is finished." ”
The maid Lu Fang looked at this prince at close range like a little suave, no wonder the county lord took a fancy to her, I was afraid that the county lord would be angry if she didn't invite the overseer, so she saluted again: "Childe, the master is waiting for you, why don't you come to listen to the book again when the prince goes." ”
"I said I'd go when the storytelling book is finished, don't you understand?" Xi Yan looked at her coldly, and Peach Blossom replied with a little anger in her eyes.
Lu Fang was taken aback by the Overseer's momentum and took a few steps back, and could only whisper helplessly: "Yes, Childe, I'll go and talk back." ”
"Storyteller, I'll give you five taels of silver tonight." As he spoke, he motioned to the servant Xiao Feng to take out five taels of silver and go over to the storyteller.
The storyteller's heart is happy, and sure enough, she guessed correctly This son is a generous lord, he made a lot of money today, and so much silver is his income for five months on weekdays.
Lu Fang truthfully told Qi Shang what Xi Yan said, Qi Shang was very calm and patient, this wait is an hour has passed, she secretly said Could it be that this Xi Yan deliberately did not come, she said to Lu Fang with a dark face: "What did the son of Xi Yan say, you go and ask again, if you don't come, you will wait to be punished." ”
"Childe said, when the storyteller finishes the book, he will come." The maidservant knew that if the Overseer didn't come, she would be splinted again.
"Go down and take a look, and send the storyteller, and tell her to stop talking and give her the money." Qishang said hatefully.
When he went downstairs, Lu Fang saw that the storyteller was still telling the story, and there were only one or two people left listening to the book, and the Overseer didn't want to be among them, so he beckoned and said, "Uncle storyteller, come here and I'll give you the silver, don't say anything." As she spoke, she took out three taels of silver and handed it over.
The storyteller looked at the silver in her hand, and there were many taels! Xindao is really strange tonight, this girl gave him silver, asked him to stop talking, and when the son in front of him asked him to talk about the son, he didn't know what to say, this year is strange! He shook his head and said, "Girl, I'm sorry! When a son asks me to talk about my son, I have to do something after I receive his money. ”