Chapter 146 Brotherhood
The Master stroked his white beard: "Zhiyuan, your brotherly bond is pure and sincere, which I understand. However, it will take at least a month to get from here to Daxing, and that place is where the rebel king's faction gathers. You are just a student who can't even kill a chicken..."
Chang Zhiyuan lay prostrate on the ground, his forehead pressed against the earth, his voice trembling slightly: "Zhiyuan knows this journey is dangerous, but my brother died in battle. I heard from Li Lai that my brother died rather than be killed. My brother died for the people, and his body should not be dismembered in the wilderness. If I cannot bring my brother back home, Zhiyuan will never be able to rest in peace for the rest of his life!!"
The Master sighed and placed his large hand on Chang Zhiyuan's head: "Zhiyuan is pure and kind. The Master understands. I will go and ask the Dean to write a letter for you. Carry it with you. There are martial arts masters in the academy, so take them with you as well. If you encounter any difficulties, you can return home. Please take good care of yourself."
Chang Zhiyuan stood up, tears streaming down his face, and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Master!"
The master nodded: "Wait here for me for a while, I'll go find the dean."
He Sheng helped Chang Zhiyuan to his feet, and the two sat on a cushion. He Sheng frowned and said, "I'll go with you. My family also runs a liquor business in the Northern Territory. If we go together, we can look out for each other."
Chang Zhiyuan shook his head, understanding that his close friend was worried about his safety on this trip. However, his sister had died in battle on the frontier, and the trip was already quite dangerous. He couldn't let his friend suffer any more.
"Thank you, Brother He. I am content with my lot."
He Sheng scratched his head, still feeling quite uneasy. He was naturally intelligent and his family was not short of money. Many people at the academy looked down on him, and after so long, he only had one friend, Chang Zhiyuan, who took good care of him.
If something unexpected happens and he's not on the frontier, or if he loses an arm or a leg, he won't even have a friend to talk to or take exams with.
He Sheng's face, usually so red-lipped and white-toothed, was unusually filled with conflict. If it were a question about wanting to accompany him, Chang Zhiyuan would definitely refuse, as he felt he would be a burden on him given the danger of this trip.
The two remained silent for a while, and then the Master returned with two warriors and a letter from the Dean. After handing the items to Chang Zhiyuan, he hesitated and said, "Zhiyuan, go home first and inform your parents before leaving, so as not to worry them. The academy will give you two months, which is quite enough time. If you encounter the rebel king's faction, just hand over the letter, and I believe no one will make things difficult for you. Just one thing: act according to your ability. If anything changes along the way, preserving your life is the most important thing."
Chang Zhiyuan bowed and said, "Thank you, Master. I will remember this."
After finishing his speech, the Master looked at He Sheng, who was standing to the side, and seeing that Chang Zhiyuan had already left, he snorted coldly, "What? Want to come along?"
He Sheng nodded hurriedly: "It's not safe for him to go alone, Master. I have a security escort agency at home. It's safer for me to go with him."
The teacher snorted coldly: "Don't think I don't know that Zhiyuan does all your homework for you. It's good that you still have some conscience, you brat. Look at you scratching your head like that. Alright, let's go together. I've approved your vacation. You two should look after each other on this trip. When you come back, you're not allowed to let Zhiyuan do your homework for you again. Go now and tell your family!"
He Sheng hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, Master."
Then, beaming with joy, he chased after her: "Zhiyuan! Wait for me, I'll go with you!"
He Sheng caught up with Chang Zhiyuan: "Master has granted my request. Zhiyuan, I will go with you. My family runs a security escort agency. It will be safer if we travel together."
Chang Zhiyuan understood that He Sheng's actions were to take care of him. The master had already agreed that the two of them traveling together, along with the He family's escort agency, would indeed be much safer.
With that in mind, he no longer declined: "Thank you, Brother He."
He Sheng put his arm around Chang Zhiyuan's shoulder, saying, "Why are we being so polite? Your brother is my brother, it's only right. Come on, let's go to my house first and have my dad prepare the manpower. We'll go to your house at noon to inform the elders, and then we'll set off this afternoon."
Chu King's Palace —
Qi Rong and Lin Changning, who were sitting in the carriage, looked at each other, realizing that they were the two most seriously injured.
For several days during the journey, the physician and Shiro sat outside the carriage, preparing the medicine pills for the two of them to take on the road a few days in advance, and feeding them to the two of them on time.
Every day, Shiro would also spend half an hour giving the two of them acupuncture. Their injuries from the journey had healed considerably over the past few days.
Lin Changning felt her muscles and bones loosening up as she stayed in the carriage. She wanted to run out whenever she had the chance, but luckily the journey was fast, and before she could get out of the carriage, they had already arrived at the Chu Prince's Mansion.
After settling his men, the Crown Prince of Chu led Qi Rong and the other three to the Chu King's residence.
Now, on the surface, Daxing has no soldiers left. The King of Chu has spread the news that the entire Daxing Guard has been wiped out, but in reality, more than a thousand people have been saved.
Of the more than 1,000 people, some are injured and others are disabled, but fortunately their lives have been saved. Taiyuan is part of the territory of the King of Chu, and tens of thousands of border residents from Daxing have been relocated there recently.
Recently, there has been a lot going on. When Li Mingxiu arrived in Taiyuan with his men, the King of Chu was in the government office planning the area and wanted to assign houses to the border residents of Daxing.
Now that chaos is beginning to emerge in the world, these people from Daxing are a significant population. Since they have come to Taiyuan, we must do our best to retain them.
Li Mingxiu led several commanders to settle in the outer courtyard, while he took Qi Rong to the inner courtyard.
"Please make an exception and stay here. I need to take Arong to the inner courtyard; my mother is waiting for me."
Qi Rong grew up in the Chu King's mansion and naturally had his own courtyard.
Commander Zhou cupped his hands in thanks: “Thank you for your care, Your Highness.”
Li Mingxiu nodded, signaling the servants to help Qi Rong to the nursing home: "If you need anything, just call the servants. If you need anything, just let them know."
After exchanging pleasantries, Li Mingxiu left with Qi Rong.
Lin Changning was helped down by Shilang. After walking around for a while, she felt much better. During the few days she stayed in the car, she felt stiff and sore all over, unable to move.
After getting off the carriage, Lin Changning moved her body slightly and was helped by the old horse to the room in the courtyard.
"Changping, this room is good. It's bright and spacious, which is good for your recovery. You can stay here, and the rest of us can stay in the rooms next to yours."
Old Zhou looked around, and soon a group of maids and servants filed in.
A shrewd young maid, dressed in a light yellow jacket and skirt, came to help Lin Changning into the house.
Shiro declined, saying, "Thank you, but my elder brother is injured. I will take over."
The little girl nodded in agreement and turned to lead Shiro towards the middle room.
Lin Changning was helped slowly into the room, and was immediately dazzled by the extravagance of the Chu Prince's mansion as soon as she entered.
Old Ma followed him in, his eyes fixed on the ornaments placed at the entrance.
"Wow, that must have cost a lot of money, it's gold!"
Lin Changning was helped onto the bed, but before she could lie down, she heard the cheerful laughter of several maids.
A slightly more lively man bowed with a smile: "Sir, the ornaments at the entrance are not gold, but gilded bronze, and are not worth much money..."
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