Chapter 073: The Poisonous Scorpion Dead Warrior and the Horse Master
"Sister Xi Yan...... Sister Xi Yan......"
Just when Ah Xiyan fell into the experience of her adoptive father and adoptive mother dying a month ago, the fourth prince, who was lying unconscious on the bed, finally woke up and called out to Ah Xiyan softly and extremely weakly.
It's just that Ah Xiyan recalled with some devotion, and she didn't hear the extremely weak voice of the four princes.
When Aunt Chang saw that the fourth prince called Ah Xiyan several times, but Ah Xiyan did not react, and was still staring at the ground thinking about something, she also hurriedly reminded: "Miss A, the fourth prince has woken up." Miss? Miss? ”
"Oh? Aunt Chang, it's too bad! Is it time to leave? ”
When Ah Xiyan was awakened by Aunt Chang's call, she also asked casually with some nervousness.
Aunt Chang didn't answer, but just glanced at the fourth prince with her eyes.
"Sister Xi Yan...... Sister Xi Yan......"
The fourth prince continued to cry out weakly and softly.
This time, Ah Xiyan also heard it, and only then did she realize what Aunt Chang meant, and she hurriedly looked at the fourth prince embarrassedly and asked, "Fourth prince, are you awake?" After Xi Yan gave you the antidote in the afternoon, it shouldn't recur, right? Why did you get poisoned after a good night's sleep? However, Xi Yan has already given you the antidote again, and you should be able to recover after a few days of good recuperation. And you must have had nightmares before, right? This is completely normal after taking this antidote pill, and you don't have to take it seriously. Because Aunt Chang had taken it before, she also had a nightmare last night. ”
Ah Xiyan knew that she had limited time and was going to leave for the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons soon, so she also asked straight to the point.
In order to avoid the four princes believing that she was the Qilin Holy Maiden in the nightmare, he also deliberately used the statement that taking the antidote pill would cause nightmares to try to confuse the four princes.
lest he really investigate the matter of the Qilin Holy Maiden afterwards, it is inevitable that he will find out about her.
"Yes, Fourth Prince, the old slave dreamed that he was dead last night! This kind of nightmare old slave has done it several times before, so there is no need to take it seriously. ”
Aunt Chang saw that Ah Xiyan seemed to be consciously downplaying the nightmare, and she quickly understood Ah Xiyan's intentions, and hurriedly helped persuade her.
"Huh...... Sister Xi Yan...... I understand what you mean, but it's a long story, so let's talk about it later. I'm afraid you're about to ...... Sent it, right? Hey, I was going to ...... with you I had a good chat about breakfast, but now it seems that I can only wait for you...... I'll talk about it when I come back from the border trip. Take care of yourself! Anyway, you have to come back safely, huh? Ahem......"
The fourth prince smiled bitterly and replied with difficulty.
"Well, the fourth prince, Xi Yan knows. You just need to take care of your body with peace of mind, and Xi Yan will protect herself. Rest assured. Then Xi Yan won't disturb your rest, and will go back first. I'll see you when I come back from my trip to the border. ”
Ah Xiyan nodded and agreed.
Ah Xiyan also had some regrets in her heart, that is, the unexpected situation of the four princes falling ill again made her lose a rare opportunity to understand what the four princes wanted.
Everything can only be said after she returns from her trip to the border.
"Okay, Sister Xi Yan, let's go. When you go out, help me call that little Anzi in, I have something to say to him. ”
When the fourth prince saw that Ah Xiyan promised to come back safely, he also said with peace of mind.
Subsequently, Ah Xiyan and Aunt Chang left.
"You're Anzi, right? The fourth prince asked you to go in, and he had something to say to you. ”
Ah Xiyan asked when she saw the little eunuch who had planned to invite her at the gate of the Fourth Prince's bedroom.
"Miss Hui, she is a minion. The servant sent Miss A off. ”
Xiao Anzi replied respectfully.
After seeing Ah Xiyan and Aunt Chang leave, Xiao Anzi turned around and entered the bedroom of the four princes.
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When Ah Xiyan and Aunt Chang walked out of the Changqiu Palace, they saw a carriage parked at the gate of the Weiyang Palace, and Ah Xiyan recognized this carriage at a glance, it was the carriage of the eldest princess Chu Yuyao.
In this regard, Ah Xiyan was not surprised, and knew that it must have been Concubine Shuniang who sent someone to inform her.
Ah Xiyan knew in her heart that although Concubine Shuniang did not plan to recognize her for the time being, she would still hope that the eldest princess could have a better relationship with her, so that she could better understand her every move and thoughts in the future.
After all, Concubine Shu's identity is too noble, and it is still inconvenient to have too close contact with A Xiyan before she knows each other.
As soon as Ah Xiyan and Aunt Chang came to the carriage, they saw Chu Yuyao coming out of the carriage.
"Sister Xi Yan, that's great! Are you still there, and my sister still thinks you've already set off? My sister also learned about your departure early this morning very late last night, so she hurried to see you off early in the morning. I also brought you a lot of delicious food made by my sister! You haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Why don't you eat together? ”
As soon as Chu Yuyao got out of the carriage, she enthusiastically took A Xiyan's hand and said happily.
"Hey, it happened suddenly, and Xi Yan didn't have time to inform your sister. Fortunately, she can see her sister before leaving, and Xi Yan has no regrets. Let's have breakfast together, shall we? After eating, it's time for Xi Yan to go. ”
Ah Xiyan also sighed, took Chu Yuyao's hand and replied.
For Ah Xiyan, although Concubine Shuniang was the one who almost killed her seventeen years ago, Chu Yuyao did not participate in this matter.
So Ah Xiyan is not disgusted with the cousin in front of her who really cares about her sister, on the contrary, she cherishes this sister very much.
Being able to see each other again before leaving does make her feel very happy, even if she really can't come back, she can indeed have less regrets.
"Ah Xiang, let them take down all the food in the car and send it to the house. Be careful! Don't spill the porridge! ”
Seeing that Ah Xiyan agreed to have breakfast together, Chu Yuyao also hurriedly shouted to a palace maid next to the carriage.
"Aunt Chang, can you send someone to help them?"
Seeing this, Ah Xiyan also hurriedly said a word to Aunt Chang beside her.
"Okay, Miss."
Aunt Chang replied respectfully.
After finishing speaking, he also beckoned, and suddenly the palace maid of Weiyang Hall also ran quickly to the carriage and helped carry food from the carriage.
"Sister Xiyan, my sister heard from her mother, it seems that it is still very dangerous for you to go to the border this time, but it seems that you have to do it, and you can't go without it. Otherwise, my sister would have begged my father to send someone else. Then you must be careful in everything and come back safely? Sister, I'm just a sister like you. When you return triumphantly, my sister will definitely go outside the city gate to pick you up and take you back to the palace. Then pick up the wind and wash the dust for you. Let's have a good chat with the sisters for a night! Hee-hee. ”
Chu Yuyao took Ah Xiyan's hand and said reluctantly as she walked into the house.
"Good! That's it! It's not as dangerous as you think. It's not like Xi Yan is going alone. There were also dozens of soldiers with extraordinary skills to escort Xi Yan. So sister, don't worry. To be honest, sister, Xi Yan can't bear you. Xi Yan will definitely be very careful when she goes to the border this time, who will let there be too many people here that Xi Yan can't let go? By the way, sister, when Xi Yan comes back from the border pass, presumably her brother-in-law should come back too, right? At that time, Xi Yan should also go to the Horse Mansion to meet the Horse Lord's brother-in-law. I heard that my brother-in-law was the champion of the year, a talent, and my sister is a godsend! It's really envious of others. Hee-hee. ”
Ah Xiyan readily agreed.
said something more to comfort Chu Yuyao, and by the way, she also talked about her brother-in-law who she hadn't met yet, that is, Master Pony.
But when Chu Yuyao heard A Xiyan mention the concubine, she was originally quite happy, but she quickly became a little worried, and even a little distracted.
Seeing this situation, Ah Xiyan also stopped and asked puzzledly, "Sister, what's wrong?" Did you quarrel with your brother-in-law? ”
"It's good to have a fight, at least there's a reply. Hey, I won't hide it from you, your brother-in-law was sent by the emperor to investigate an unsolved case. He usually flies pigeons every half a month to deliver a message to report that he is safe. But he has not been heard from since he had been told that he had been safe a month ago. The emperor and the concubine sent people to look for him, but so far, there is still no whereabouts of him. I'm worried about my sister dead. But this sea of people is vast, if you want to find someone, how easy is it. ”
Chu Yuyao replied with a wry smile.
"Huh? How so? Where is the brother-in-law most likely gone? Looking back, Xi Yan will also help you pay attention on the way to the border pass, right? By the way, do you have a portrait of him, give Xi Yan a copy, otherwise Xi Yan won't recognize him even if she sees him? ”
Ah Xiyan said in surprise.
"There isn't a portrait, but if you have the chance to see him, you'll recognize it at a glance. Because he has a token-sized scar on the back of his right hand, which looks a bit like a pattern! It's very recognizable. Your brother-in-law said that he was a playful kid and accidentally got burned by a red-hot token when he sneaked into the blacksmith shop to play. This ugly scar has been left ever since. I can't get rid of it anymore. I believe that there can't be such a coincidence in this world, and there are people who also happen to be burned by the token, and they also burn out a patterned scar on the back of their hand, right? So even if you haven't met your brother-in-law, it's still easy to recognize him. And then his name is Cangxuanming. It's also very special, presumably as long as you touch it, you will definitely be able to confirm his identity. And according to my father's inference, your brother-in-law disappeared in a small village a hundred miles away from the border. And didn't you just happen to go to the border this time? Maybe I'll be able to meet him. Then there is Sister Lao to help you keep an eye on it? ”
Chu Yuyao shook her head and replied.
He also described in detail the characteristics of the horse master.
When Ah Xiyan heard what Chu Yuyao said, she was also stunned!
Because according to Chu Yuyao's description, if there is a vague pattern scar on the back of this horse's hand, wouldn't it be the same as the coachman of the poisonous scorpion dead man?
In other words, it is not impossible that Chu Yuyao thought she was married to Zhuangyuanlang, but in fact, she was married to a poisonous scorpion dead soldier who sneaked into the imperial city with a hidden identity!
That means that in addition to the coachman who intended to kill Ah Xiyan before, there are also some poisonous scorpion dead soldiers in the imperial city!
After having this speculation, Ah Xiyan was also surprised that she didn't know what to say......