Assassinated on the way back to Beijing
Xie Shangjia opened his mouth, speechless.
Xie Shangyu looked at his brother's face, which was a mixture of red and white, and the smile in his eyes deepened.
"The Valley Master said that your cold poison has almost cleared up, and you've woken up. I have something important to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. I'll see you again tomorrow."
After saying that, he turned and walked out, his back as straight as a pine tree.
Xie Shangjia had some difficulty getting up, so he slowly shrank back into the quilt, leaving only his eyes exposed. He stared at the plain curtain above his head, imagining all the beautiful things in the future, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up weakly.
…
After several days of recuperation in the Valley of Divine Doctors, with daily tonic of rare medicinal herbs and Shen Yanhui's exquisite acupuncture skills, the damage to Xie Shangjia's body caused by the removal of toxins was finally replenished bit by bit.
In the past few days, Shen Qianyue has been taking care of him almost every step of the way.
Whenever Xie Shangjia felt a little uneasy due to the effects of the medicine or nightmares, she would always notice it immediately, either handing him a glass of warm water or gently stroking his forehead with her slightly cool fingers.
The silent companionship made Xie Shangjia feel more at ease than any words. As long as she was there, no matter how unbearable the discomfort was, it seemed nothing.
During this period, Xie Shangyu frequently left the valley, going out early and returning late, with a solemn expression on his face appearing from time to time, but when facing his younger brother and his wife, he returned to being the calm and reliable brother he was.
That morning, the sun shone through the mist into the courtyard, and the weather gradually warmed up.
Xie Shangjia was able to get out of bed and walk on his own. Although he was not very fast, he did not need anyone's support. He was trying to stretch his stiff muscles.
Shen Qianyue came in from outside, with the guard following behind her, holding a rosewood box in her hands.
"I asked the Valley Master today, and he said your health is fine now. The remaining poison has been cleared. You just need to take the medicine to strengthen your body and replenish your energy on time. She also put the medicine that Li'er needs in the box."
Xie Shangjia took the wooden box and was slightly startled: "Then we..."
Shen Qianyue nodded: "It's time to go back to the capital."
Xie Shangjia nodded without hesitation: "Okay, let's go back."
When calling Xie Shangyu to say goodbye with Shen Yanhui, the head of the Divine Doctor Valley gave Xie Shangjia a few additional prescriptions for conditioning and carefully reminded Shen Qianyue of some precautions.
"See you again if we're lucky." This was Shen Yanhui's last words.
We came in a hurry and left in a hurry. There were only thirteen days left before the end of the holiday, and the return trip would take eight or nine days.
The sturdy and simple black carriage arrived at the valley entrance again, still with the three majestic black horses pulling it, and the taciturn coachman and two guards sitting on the shafts.
Xie Shangyu jumped onto the horse nimbly. This time he chose to ride with six guards and guard the carriage.
Xie Shangjia walked to the side of the carriage, first holding Shen Qianyue's arm, and helping her step on the footstool to get into the carriage, his movements natural and considerate.
After Shen Qianyue entered the carriage, he followed her in.
"If you are tired, second brother, come into the car and rest, and let the guard ride the horse for you." He shouted outside.
The car door closed, blocking out the sunlight at the valley entrance and Shen Yanhui's figure standing quietly to say farewell.
The driver gave a light shout, and the whip made a crisp sound in the air. The wheels turned slowly, rolling over the bluestone road at the entrance of the valley, driving out of the Valley of Miraculous Doctors, and slowly moving along the way they came.
Inside the car.
Xie Shangjia did not stay by Shen Qianyue's side like he did when he came. After all, his body had not recovered yet. He sat down opposite her and leaned back on the cushion in a relaxed manner.
Shen Qianyue sat upright, looking out the window at the mountain scenery passing by. The sunlight filtered through the window, casting a mixture of light and dark shadows on her cold face. Her hand rested lightly on her lower abdomen.
Xie Shangjia looked at her quietly, stood up, stretched out his hand across the small distance between them, and gently covered the back of her hand on her lower abdomen.
He didn't dare use force, but just pressed against her lightly, feeling the slightly cool skin on the back of her hand and the subtle pulse of life underneath.
"When we return to Beijing, I will study the Four Books and Five Classics seriously and will never play around like before and make you angry again."
Chen Qianyue raised her eyes and chuckled softly: "Okay, but there's no need to fight so hard. Maybe it's God's will. If in the future... you never have the chance to recover your memory, then go to the desert to fulfill your long-cherished wish."
Xie Shangjia stroked her hair gently: "I only stay where you are."
Shen Qianyue hit him: "Why are you becoming more and more talkative?"
Xie Shangjia's face flushed slightly, "Who told you to be my wife?"
…
The carriage bumped along as the mountain road outside the window twisted and turned, offering endless views.
The convoy sped along the official road. When it reached a section with rugged terrain and dense trees, several crossbow arrows shot out from the woods on the side without warning.
"There's an assassin! Protect the young master!" The leader of the guards shouted, and the clanging sound of swords being drawn filled the air instantly.
The well-trained guards immediately formed a formation, wielding their swords to block the arrows. The crossbow arrows pierced into the walls of the carriage and hit the ground, making a terrifying muffled sound.
Xie Shangjia immediately protected Shen Qianyue behind him. Arrows had already pierced through the curtains and were nailed into the inner wall. If anyone sat by the window, they would surely die.
Shen Qianyue stared at the arrow that had sunk into the wooden board, her expression instantly darkening. The wooden board had corroded and turned black where the arrowhead had touched it.
Xie Shangyu held the sword in his hand, his expression stern. There was no panic in his eyes, only cold murderous intent. Wherever the sword passed, blood would be seen.
There were only a dozen assassins, but all of them were agile and ruthless. They were obviously from the underworld. They rushed out of the woods, each holding a weapon.
The guards fought hard, swords flashed, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and the official road instantly turned into a tragic battlefield.
The assassin leader seemed to realize something, and everyone suddenly turned around and tried their best to kill Xie Shangyu.
Xie Shangjia stood up and was about to leave: "I'll go help my second brother."
Shen Qianyue grabbed his wrist and said, "Sit down. The guards are not so useless as to require a weakling like you to take action."
Although the assassins were brave, they were quickly defeated by the counterattack of the Xie family's elite guards and Xie Shangyu, and were almost all killed or wounded.
The last assassin, stabbed several times and covered in blood, still lunged at Xie Shangyu with a determined determination, roaring, "Jiang Qingyi! Receive your death!"
Xie Shangyu's eyes turned cold, and he was about to end the fight with a sword, but the opponent fell to the ground exhausted, with blood gushing out of his mouth.
"My brother... went looking for medicine for your brother... fell off a cliff... and his body was nowhere to be found... Why didn't you die..."
His voice was hoarse, filled with resentment and resentment.
Xie Shangyu's hand holding the sword froze. In order to search for those rare medicinal herbs, he had indeed sent out several groups of people. One of the groups had not replied for a long time, and he had also inquired about it.
He had recently heard about the deeds of several of them and thought that they were in the same group, but no one had replied to him. He thought that they were unwilling to serve the Wulin Alliance anymore, so he did not investigate further.
This is how the world is, with people coming and going like crucian carp crossing the river.
He didn't expect that someone would die because of this, and his brother turned the pain of losing a loved one into the hatred of assassination today.
"That was his fate. In the martial arts world, everyone struggles to survive amidst the glare of swords and sabers. He served me simply because he had his own desires, and I have never treated him unfairly. In the future, I will uncover the truth and work hard to make amends."
The assassin stared at him intently, and finally took his last breath, his eyes wide open, unable to close.
Xie Shangjia escorted Shen Qianyue out of the carriage and looked at his second brother, who had a serious expression, with a frown on his face: "Second brother..."
Shen Qianyue decisively ordered: "Ling Yi, finish off the vital points one by one to ensure there are no further troubles."
"yes!"
The leader of the guards immediately led his men to repeatedly bayonet each of them. The place was dead silent, with only the smell of blood in the air.
Xie Shangjia watched this decisive killing scene quietly and did not think it was wrong. If he left anyone alive today, he would become a trouble in the future. Cutting the grass at its roots was the way to survive.
Xie Shangyu took a deep breath, suppressed the waves in his heart, and spoke quickly but clearly.
"This matter was caused by me, and must be dealt with thoroughly. We must not allow this matter to recur in the future. You will return to Beijing first."
"Second brother, what about you?" Xie Shangjia asked.
Xie Shangyu said in a firm tone, "I will stay and take care of the rest. You don't have to worry. I will return before the beginning of spring and reunite with you."
Xie Shangjia nodded heavily: "Second brother...thank you."
Ultimately, this matter was caused by myself.
"What are you thanking me for? I'm your brother." Xie Shangyu nodded.
The smell of blood in the air became stronger. Shen Qianyue covered her uncomfortable nose with a handkerchief and turned to get on the car.
The leader of the guards suddenly knelt down and said in a hoarse voice, "Master, Madam, Ling Shisan has been shot by a poisoned arrow. Please allow me to bury him."
Shen Qianyue didn't look back, and Xie Shangjia also looked at her.
"Go ahead."
There is an inconspicuous mound beside the official road. It cannot be called a grave, but it is just a place for burial.
The coachman had died, and a guard took over the driving of the carriage, speeding towards the capital at a faster speed, raising a cloud of dust along the way.
Xie Shangyu watched them disappear at the end of the road before slowly turning around. The setting sun stretched his shadow into a long thin line, casting it on the messy and bloody ground.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye after leaving the Valley of Divine Doctors.
The wheels of the carriage rolled through the dust of the official road, heading north.
The originally spacious and comfortable carriage was almost transformed into a mobile "soft nest" by Xie Shangjia.
Layer upon layer of cushions were stacked, and the delicate posture made it seem as if Shen Qianyue was made of glass and would break if touched.
When they rested at town inns along the way, Xie Shangjia did not sit idle and prepared exquisite meals suitable for pregnant women.
Passing by a stall selling children's toys, he paused for a moment, remembering Li'er's excited look when she was bribed by Xie Zhiyun's little toys.
Although he didn't care that the toys that Li'er liked were given by Xie Zhiyun, Li'er would definitely like them more if they were bought by himself than those given by that old man.
Then I will throw away the little broken thing Xie Zhiyun gave me!!!
Xie Shangjia couldn't help but grind his back teeth. This shameless old man was five years older than Shen Qianyue, and he still wanted to eat young grass.
Before, he thought that the other party really liked his daughter, but he didn’t expect that the other party was just teasing the child to miss his mother!
Ever since he learned that Shen Qianyue had a past relationship with him, Xie Shangjia couldn't stand his uncle anymore.
He had previously said that he would use a blank imperial edict to help him get a divorce. His intentions were completely sinister!
hateful!
When I return to Beijing, I must isolate Shen Qianyue and Xie Zhiyun. They don’t behave like elders at all!
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