Chapter 66: Maybe even our cenotaph has been built
The doctor felt around and pulled out several pawn tickets, a few ingots of silver, and two strings of copper coins.
"These are the pawn tickets for the jewels you gave me, and this is the money left over from buying the herbs."
Shang Xi took it and glanced at the pawn ticket, and he knew that the doctor had been fooled, but he didn't care, as long as he got the medicine.
He stuffed one of the silver ingots into the doctor's pocket and thanked him with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work on my behalf."
The doctor quickly declined, "I don't deserve it. You already gave me too much for my consultation a few days ago, and now you've even taken away your and your husband's method for extracting allicin. I'm really taking advantage of you!"
After several attempts at negotiation, the doctor refused to accept the money, so Shang Xi had no choice but to put it away.
The doctor knew that Shang Xi was anxious, so in order to save time, he took a ox cart all the way from the county town.
"Let's go, the car has been rented, just in time to take you back."
When they arrived at Zhou's house, the doctor examined Xiao Ning's injuries and changed the medicine.
"Looking at your injury, you're recovering well. As long as you don't do anything rash later, there won't be any major problems."
"Here, I brought you some excellent wound medicine when I went to the county this time. You can ask your wife to change the medicine for you later. These cloth strips are for bandaging wounds and have been processed."
"Let Lotus come to me if you need anything."
The doctor advised.
Xiao Ning agreed, "Thank you very much."
The doctor waved his hands repeatedly, "I should be the one thanking you!"
After all, I took such a big advantage of them.
The doctor was busy with other things, so he refused Aunt Zhou's offer of food. He left a few more prescriptions for Xiao Ning and left.
Shang Xi squatted beside the small stove and boiled medicine.
Xiao Ning stood by the door and watched.
I have to say that Her Royal Highness the Princess is really strong at heart.
This person who grew up in luxury, fell into this situation, but never complained. After just a few days, he was able to do these chores in a decent manner.
If it weren't for his overly graceful and elegant demeanor, no one would have thought he was the spoiled and domineering Princess Duanhui of Shengjing City.
Shang Xi first boiled some medicine for Xiao Ning and asked He Hua to bring it to her.
Then he squatted by the stove and boiled medicine for himself.
After drinking the medicine, he collected the residue and walked out.
Seeing him go out mysteriously, Xiao Ning scratched his chin and followed him.
She walked lightly and was far away, so Shang Xi didn't notice anything unusual.
He walked to the river and buried the wrapped medicinal residue in the soil.
After Shang Xi left, Xiao Ning walked out from behind the thorn bushes and came to the place where Shang Xi had just buried the medicine residue.
He looked around, squatted down, dug up the soil with his bare hands, took out the wrapped medicinal residue, patted the dirt off it, put it in his pocket and went home.
In order to prevent him from discovering the clues, Xiao Ning took a detour. Although the distance became longer, she was a fast walker and still arrived home before him.
Just as he had hidden the medicinal residue, Shang Xi came back.
"Where did you go?"
Xiao Ning sat down at the table, poured himself a bowl of water, and looked natural.
Shang Xi drooped his eyelids slightly, looking at the fresh mud on Xiao Ning's feet, and the corners of his lips curled up.
"Oh, just taking a walk."
Seeing Shang Xi coming over, Xiao Ning poured him a bowl of water as well.
"When are we leaving here?"
"Can your injury withstand the travel now?"
Shang Xi sat down at the table, took the ceramic bowl handed to him by Xiao Ning, and took a few sips.
Xiao Ning raised his arm and said, "It's okay. The wound has healed a lot. The scab has formed on my left hand. I can still use it."
Shang Xi thought for a moment and said, "Wait a couple of days. You still have a few doses of medicine to take. It's inconvenient to boil the medicine outside."
“…Alright.”
Xiao Ning said.
"It's been half a month. I wonder what the situation is like in Shengjing City now."
"Maybe even our cenotaphs have been built."
At this point, Xiao Ning burst out laughing.
"Well, do you think they will bury us separately or together?"
Shang Xi: “…”
He gave Xiao Ning a speechless look, not understanding what was so funny about it.
"Since they are husband and wife, they will naturally be buried together."
Hearing the princess's answer, Xiao Ning laughed even louder, holding on to the table, unable to straighten his back.
"Ha ha ha ha……"
"Sorry... I just want to laugh when I think about us being buried together..."
Shang Xi: “…”
He obviously didn't understand what was so funny about this.
Just Xiao Ning was laughing there.
She couldn't help laughing when she thought about her and the princess's tomb being dug up by archaeologists in the future.
They must think that the people of this dynasty are open-minded.
Women can get married.
Then, after it fermented on the Internet, netizens imagined a touching and tragic love story that lasted for life and death.
Xiao Ning was overjoyed, and Shang Xi smiled at her speechlessly.
"If you don't want to be buried together, I will divorce you in the future."
“No, no, actually I’m quite looking forward to it, hahaha…”
Shang Xi: “…”
It seems like he is seriously ill.
…
A few more days passed.
The medicine prescribed by the doctor has been taken, and the wound on Xiao Ning's arm is gradually healing.
On the day of leaving, Aunt Zhou baked seven or eight sesame cakes for the two of them to take with them, and also filled a gourd of water for Xiao Ning.
"Be careful on the road, and come to my house to play again when you have the chance."
Xiao Ning smiled and said, "Of course! I love eating the pancakes that grandma bakes."
Aunt Zhou laughed out loud: "Okay, if you like it, I'll make it for you next time you come!"
After a few more small talk, Xiao Ning and Shang Xi left.
When Aunt Zhou went back to clean her room, she saw two large strings of copper coins under her pillow.
Aunt Zhou held up the heavy copper coins and sighed, "These two children..."
There are so many places to spend money on the road, why should I leave it for her...
Aunt Zhou really likes Xiao Ning and Shang Xi.
They are all fair and clean, like dolls in New Year pictures, and look more noble than the young ladies and masters of the wealthy families in the county town, but they do not have their bad tempers.
During the days she stayed at home, they ate whatever she cooked and were always polite when talking to her.
Especially that young lady.
I was very clear about the work I could do, and I stood by and learned the work I couldn't do. I would be able to do it in a few days.
What good kids.
I hope they have a safe journey.
…
There was an ox cart on the road going to the county town, and Shang Xi spent some money to have someone give them a ride.
Rammed earth walls more than five meters high extend to both sides.
Soldiers stood at the city gate to check the identities of people coming and going and verify their travel permits.
Xiao Ning and Shang Xi looked at each other.
"It's just a small county, and the inspections are so strict on a daily basis?"
How can they fish in troubled waters...
The old man in the queue ahead snorted, "If we don't check them more strictly, how can we make money?"
Xiao Ning: “…”
I didn't expect the Dayong Dynasty to be so corrupt.
In Shengjing City, officials from all walks of life were vying for power and profit, and factional strife was serious.
When they come outside, they also harbor filth and oppress the people.
You have to pay to enter the city.
Her brows knitted slightly.
Shang Xi patted her arm and motioned him to keep going forward.
He prepared the money.
When they arrived at the city gate, Shang Xi handed the silver and money to the guard who stopped them without saying a word.
"My lord, take these with your tea."
"My husband and I have something to do in the city, so please give us some space."
The guard took the silver and weighed it in his hand.
When his eyes fell on Shang Xi's face, he was truly amazed.
Where had they ever seen such a beauty in their small county?
Although she was wearing a straw hat and a cloth skirt, her beauty could not be concealed.
The guard's hands became dishonest. "Where are you going, girl, after entering the city?"
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