Chapter 554 Speed ​​of Changing Faces

After Shu Yu finished speaking, Zhao Xi came over, looking like he was very awesome.

Shu Yu said to the official, "This is Doctor Zhao. He saved me and brought me to this post station. He is a really good person."

The kind-hearted Zhao Xi said to the official, "I heard from Miss Shu that she is to be exiled to the southwest. It just so happens that my friend and I are also going to the southwest. Miss Shu's injuries have not yet fully healed, and as a doctor, I cannot abandon her halfway through treatment; that would ruin my reputation. How about we set off together?"

The official was taken aback. "Let's set off together?"

He looked troubled. Shu Yu coughed lightly and said, "Doctor Zhao has a carriage."

The official immediately raised his head. "Doctor Zhao is a compassionate physician, I truly admire him. Then... let's go together."

His expression changed so quickly that Zhao Xi couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Shu Yu, however, had an expression that said he had expected this all along.

Ultimately, the officials originally had no means of transportation. Halfway through the journey, she bought a mule cart. Later, she met Lord Qi and obtained another one.

Now, one mule cart has gone missing into the mountains, while the other is still in the exile procession. Since the leading officer is injured, it is natural that he should ride in it.

When this official came, he rode back on the horse of a courier who helped deliver messages at this post station.

Actually, he was quite unwilling, since catching up with the exiles meant he would have to walk the same path again.

Now that they learned that someone was offering them a ride in a carriage, the official's resentment vanished instantly.

Now that we have a car, there's no rush to get going.

The official quickly waved his hand and asked Zhao Xi, "Doctor Zhao, how about we rest for a day and set off early tomorrow morning? What do you think?"

"good."

The matter was settled, and the group rested at the inn for the night.

When they were about to set off the next day, the official noticed that there was another person with Doctor Zhao. Although this person was wearing a veil, judging from his figure, he should be a very elegant young man.

He suddenly remembered what Dr. Zhao had said yesterday: Dr. Zhao had mentioned having a friend, and he figured this must be the one.

Seeing that Zhao Xi didn't seem inclined to explain, the official didn't ask any further questions.

The group boarded the carriage and headed southwest.

They weren't traveling very fast. Although the officials were getting impatient, the carriage belonged to someone else. At least it was faster than walking.

They wandered aimlessly for several days, and on the evening of the third day, they finally caught up with the place where the exiled caravan was resting.

By this time, they had arrived within the jurisdiction of Linzhang Prefecture, which was their final place of exile.

After traveling for another two days, they will reach the capital of Linzhang Prefecture, at which point their exile will officially begin.

Meng Yunzheng's carriage stopped at the entrance of the post station, dropped off the passenger, and prepared to leave.

Zhao Xi was a very conscientious doctor. He left two bottles of medicine for Shu Yu, gave her a few more instructions, and then said goodbye to the official before driving away in his carriage.

The official watched their retreating figures, clicked his tongue twice, and suddenly said to Shu Yu, "I think that Doctor Zhao has been quite good to you. You've eaten whatever they've eaten along the way. Miss Shu, I'm not trying to scare you, but once you get to Linzhang Prefecture, your hard times will only just begin. You should stick close to Doctor Zhao these next few days. When we get to the southwest, have him buy you. Maybe then you'll have a better life."

(End of this chapter)