Chapter 67

Chapter 67

The gate of Dongdu is the last barrier of Dafeng. The city wall is more than three meters high, and the tower is more majestic and imposing than that of Nancheng.

People looked up, and their hats fell backwards. Xu Xun reined in his horse and stood in front of the city gate, shouting, "Xu Xun, the commander of the cavalry, has been ordered to take the third son of the Xie family into the city. Open the city gate!"

After a moment, two heavy vermilion lacquered doors slowly opened to the sides.

The carriage was in front and the horses followed behind, galloping past the city gate. After passing the city gate, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Wei Yun, the servant and Min Zhang rode with the guards from Dongdu. Xie Shao held Pei Qing in the carriage, with Wen Shuse beside him. Both of them looked tense and felt like they were living a year in a day.

After Xie Shao got in the car, he tore off his robe and bandaged Pei Qing's wound.

Blood was still seeping out. One of Xie Shao's hands was stained with blood and his eyes were bloodshot. After the roar in front of the city gate, his throat became hoarse. "Pei Qing, hold on a little longer. We'll reach Dongdu soon."

Pei Qing's face was pale and he had fallen asleep.

Wen Shuse lifted the curtain, and on both sides were the streets of Dongdu, but he had no intention of looking at them. He raised his eyes and urged, "Commander Xu, please hurry up."

Saving lives was the most important thing, so Xu Xun first took people to the nearest military doctor’s residence.

Several people hurriedly carried the man down and put him on the bed. Xu Xun hurriedly called for the military doctor. When Xie Shao saw the man coming, he stepped back, swept his sleeves and bowed to the soldier, "Please, military doctor, please save him."

The military doctor glanced at him and said, "It is our duty to save the dying and the wounded. Don't worry, sir. We will do our best." After saying that, he pulled the curtain and everyone was blocked outside. "Everyone else, please go out first."

This time, they narrowly escaped death and finally managed to escape. They walked out of the room, all in a mess. None of them had the energy to speak, and they were waiting for news from inside.

Wei Yun was also injured, with a long bloody cut on his arm. The servant urged him several times, and Xu Xun also came over to persuade him to bandage it first, and then followed him into another room.

Xie Shao stood in front of the door for a while, his legs felt weak, and he slowly walked to the steps and sat down on the blue bricks. His face was haggard and his eyes were empty.

Wen Shuse knew that he was worried, so she reached out and gently held his arm, "Don't worry, my dear, Pei Qing will be fine."

I was too tired to even nod.

After a while, Xu Xun came over and called out "Master Xie". He was in such a hurry on the way that he didn't have time to look around. Only now did he take a closer look and said, "Master Xie was only twelve years old when he left Dongdu. I didn't expect that after eight years, when I saw you again, you have become a handsome young man."

Xie Shao quickly stood up and returned the greeting, "Thank you very much for your help, Lord Xu."

"You are welcome, sir. This is just my duty." He turned his gaze to Wen Shuse who was standing beside him.

Xie Shao promptly explained, "My wife, the second wife of the Wen family."

Xu Xun was stunned, then realized his impoliteness and apologized, "It turned out to be Third Madam. Please forgive me for my poor eyesight."

Wen Shuse was not in much better condition at this time. The clean clothes he had just changed into last night were stained with blood and dirt. His face was covered with a layer of yellow dust. The smoke had caused him to shed many tears. His face was now covered with spots and his hair was messy. He no longer looked like he was before.

He nodded in return to Xu Xun, "Master Xu."

Xu Xun said, "Time is tight, and I don't have time to find a place to stay, so I have someone prepare a room in the military camp. Please go and tidy it up first, and then follow me to the palace to see the emperor."

The matter of forging the imperial edict has not been fully investigated, and the Xie family has not been cleared of suspicion. I'm afraid everyone in the palace is waiting for him.

After leaving Fengcheng, he was chased all the way and almost died at the hands of his prince. This account must be settled.

Xie Shao turned around and looked at the door behind him.

Xu Xun comforted him, "Don't worry, Master Xie. These military doctors have fought in countless battlefields and have treated all kinds of diseases. Master Pei is a lucky person and will definitely make it through."

Wen Shuse turned around and said, "Don't worry, my dear. I will stay and take care of Pei Qing."

Only when the Xie family is truly safe can they have a place to stay. After Xie Shao's gaze lingered on the door for a few breaths, he finally turned around and looked at Wen Shuse, "Min Zhang will stay with you. I will be back soon."

They have experienced so much along the way, and have come through so many mountains and rivers. Their hearts have long been connected. No matter what outcome the Xie family will face, at this moment, they can accept it.

Without him saying anything more, Wen Shuse nodded, "I'll wait for you, my lord."

"Yeah." Xie Shao raised his hand and brushed a strand of her hair behind her ear. Without further delay, he followed Xu Xun to the backyard.

When she came out again, she had done her makeup. Her black hair was neatly combed and tied with a silver crown. She was wearing a dark blue brocade round-necked robe with a landscape pattern embroidered on the chest. Her shoulders were straight, her body was slim, and her face was clean. Although her complexion was a little pale, it still couldn't hide the handsomeness and pride between her eyebrows.

Xu Xun was distracted for a moment, and suddenly the bright young man who once stood in front of the imperial edict and spoke boldly appeared in his mind.

Seeing someone coming forward, he handed the reins of the horse to him and said, "Third Young Master, please."

After Xie Shao left, Wen Shuse sat on the steps and didn't move a step.

Min Zhang went to the backyard to fill the water bag and handed it to her. Wen Shuse took a few sips and continued to sit there waiting.

The sun above her head gradually moved westward, and the shadow of the pillar capital moved from behind her to the front little by little, completely covering her, and the door behind her finally opened.

Hearing the noise, Wen Shuse immediately turned back and rushed to the door, anxiously asking, "Doctor, how is he?"

"The bleeding has stopped and the patient has woken up, but we still have to stay awake for a few more nights. We need to buy more blood-boosting ingredients and eat small, frequent meals."

Hearing that the person had woken up, Wen Shuse let out a long sigh and felt weak all over. "Thank you, doctor."

The military doctor gave another instruction, "Let the injured rest more." Then he walked out the door first.

Wen Shuse followed Min Zhang in to see who was who.

Pei Qing was lying on the bed, his wound was bandaged, his upper body was naked, and he was not wearing anything.

The wounded are the most important. Wen Shuse didn't care about this little detail. He stepped forward and took a look at his wound, then asked with concern, "How is Mr. Pei?"

After some inquiries, she felt a little embarrassed about Pei Qing. When she was in Nancheng, she risked her life to stop Pei Yuanqiu. She had never planned to come out and did not expect to be alive.

He lost consciousness for a while in the carriage, and when he opened his eyes again, he was lying on the hospital bed. The wound on his abdomen was quite large, and the military doctor sewed it up and applied some wound medicine. He had just woken up when Wen Shuse suddenly rushed in. He looked panicked for a moment, and finally some color appeared on his face. He called out weakly, "Sister-in-law." Unable to find clothes to cover himself, he pretended to get up.

"Don't move." Wen Shuse stopped him. "I'm your sister-in-law. An elder sister-in-law is like a mother. You don't have to mind it." Her brother had been beaten by their father a few years ago, and it was she who applied medicine for him.

When she said that, Pei Qing felt even more awkward. What did she mean by like a mother? He was older than her...

Anyway, as long as the person woke up, everything else was not a big deal. Wen Shuse looked open-minded and didn't mind, but Pei Qing was extremely uncomfortable.

Min Zhang also seemed to feel that something was wrong, so he turned around, found a piece of clothing, and put it on Pei Qing.

Wei Yun and the servant had been taken away by the Wei family, leaving only three people.

From last night till now, several people have escaped death, but they are still hungry. She and Min Zhang can still hold on, but Pei Qing was so seriously injured that he cannot starve.

I was grateful to Commander Xu for saving Pei Qing's life in the military camp. I cannot trouble others for medicine and food anymore.

He turned around and said to Min Zhang: "Go outside and buy some food."

Min Zhang followed a poor master who had gone bankrupt. His pockets were cleaner than his face and he had no money on him.

Her face turned red and she was feeling embarrassed when she saw Wen Shuse rolling up his sleeves, revealing a silk handkerchief tied around his arm. He took it off and opened it, revealing two silver coins inside.

He handed it to Min Zhang and said, "Take it first." He reached out to the back of his collar and after a moment, he took out a few more pills from his collar.

Then the trouser legs, shoes and socks......

The small amounts of silver from several places added up to about ten taels.

He took out all the money he had, and this time it was all gone. Ignoring the shocked looks of the two, he told Min Zhang, "Buy some more blood-replenishing things for Master Pei, and some food for us. Use the remaining money to find out where there is a cheaper inn."

They can't live in the barracks forever.

When Wei Yun left, he had repeatedly invited Xie Shao to stay at his Wei's house after he came back. He had already dragged down Master Wei by saving Xie San, and almost caused him to lose his life, so he had no face to bother him again.

Let’s find an inn to stay in first, let Pei Qing recuperate, and then make plans slowly.

With this money, Min Zhang solved his urgent problem and went out to do business immediately.

Wen Shuse turned her head and saw Pei Qing looking at her with guilt, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

"Mr. Pei, you don't have to thank me." She glanced at the inside of his wrist and said calmly, "I never give money for free. When Mr. Pei recovers from his injury, you can make money and pay me back."

Pei Qing nodded.

My body was still weak. I woke up for a while, but soon couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep again.

Wen Shuse had been watching, and looked at his wrist again. It was only in the carriage that he noticed the criss-crossing scars on his wrist, and he knew at a glance that he had scratched it.

Only then did she understand what the mute girl wanted to say when she held her back.

When he was in the mountains, he must have made his plans and didn't think about living.

In the past, in her eyes, all the 'young and frivolous' were playboys who did nothing all day long and never knew what hardship was. Now she understands that she was too short-sighted.

Pei Yuanqiu probably won't survive the last betrayal. I hope Pei Qing can come out of it and live a good life...

Min Zhang came back half an hour later, and the military camp sent people to deliver medicine and food. After feeding Pei Qing the medicine, the two of them filled their stomachs.

Min Zhang reported: "I have booked an inn. We will go there when the master comes back."

Wen Shuse nodded. After a whole day of tossing and turning, he felt groggy, but he didn't dare to sleep. He kept waiting for Xie Shao.

He couldn't help feeling uneasy. No matter how absurd the prince's behavior was, he was the emperor's only biological son after all. The future fate of the Xie family depended entirely on whether the emperor was a wise monarch.

It was almost dark when Xie Shao came back, followed by Prince Jing.

When Xie Shao saw Wen Shuse, his eyes were a little nervous. Wen Shuse knew what he was worried about, so he nodded and smiled at him.

Xie Shao hurried into the house, followed by Prince Jing.

Seeing that he had woken up, Xie Shao's heart finally settled down, but at the same time, he was annoyed and squinted at him, "Not dead?"

Pei Qing smiled with difficulty, "I have a tough life, I won't die."

Seeing Prince Jing, Pei Qing hurriedly stood up, but Prince Jing stopped him in time, "Mr. Pei is injured, no need to be polite." He took a look at his injuries, called the military doctor to ask about his condition, and then turned back to Pei Qing and said, "Mr. Pei is seriously injured, please go to my residence first. There are imperial doctors in the palace, so it will be convenient to take care of him."

Pei Qing's expression tensed up, and he said hurriedly: "How can I trouble the prince..."

"Why bother? Just heal your wound first."

The few of them had just arrived in Dongdu and had not yet found a place to live. Pei Qing's injuries could not be taken lightly, and being able to stay with Prince Jing for recuperation would indeed help him a lot.

Xie Shao also agreed.

After they talked for a while, Prince Jing ordered his men to carry Pei Qing to the carriage.

When he came out, he saw Wen Shuse standing at the door. Prince Jing stopped in front of her. Looking at her embarrassment, he couldn't help but admire her. "Madam Wen is really courageous. This trip to Dongdu is due to her contribution."

Wen Shuse knelt down and saluted, "Your Majesty is kind and gracious."

Prince Jing smiled, and suddenly remembered something. He asked someone to take the bundle off the carriage and handed it to her. "Now that the jade has been returned intact, Madam Wen, please take a look to see if anything is missing."

Wen Shuse hurriedly shook his head, "It's just a few clothes, please take care of them, Your Majesty."

Wen Shuse: Dongdu, here I come!

Xie Shao: Wife, I have no money, woo woo woo~

Ahhh, we finally arrived in Dongdu, and our good days are about to begin~