Chapter 78 Bad Taste
When the carriage drove into Hanzhou City, Zhao Qionghuan's heart immediately became alarmed.
She silently clenched the dagger in her hand. With the experiences in the first half of her life, she was not a weak woman who could not even tie a chicken.
"Huai Xi, just sit here obediently."
Zhao Qionghuan said to Song Huaixi who was sitting in the carriage, and then she stood up and lifted the curtain of the carriage.
Qingshan and Qing drove the carriage to a mansion and stopped. Just as they were about to report, they didn't expect a short blade to be pressed against Qingshan's lower back.
Qingyang, who was standing by, saw her movements and wanted to step forward but was forced back by her gaze.
"Miss Zhao, what are you doing?"
"This is not the way to the northwest. Tell me who sent you!"
There was cruelty in Zhao Qionghuan's beautiful eyes, as if she would take ruthless action if the two did not tell the truth.
Qingshan felt the sword pressing against his flesh from behind, and his voice trembled: "Ms. Zhao... Miss Zhao. You misunderstood. It was the prince...it was arranged by the prince."
"Yes, Miss Zhao. The prince sent a letter last night saying that we should wait in Hanzhou City and someone would come to pick us up."
Qingyang also explained anxiously: "Last night, the princess had already gone to bed, and Qingshan and I took turns driving the horse, so I didn't have time to tell you."
Seeing that what they said did not sound false, Zhao Qionghuan put away the dagger in her hand.
He apologized to the two of them, "I was overthinking, please don't take it to heart."
Qingshan was still a little scared: "It's okay, we didn't think it through. We forgot to tell you the news."
Qingyang was a little emotional: "Ms. Zhao, how could we harm him when we are loyal to the princess!"
Zhao Qionghuan looked apologetic: "I was too nervous..."
Qingshan winked at him, signaling him to speak less.
Then he said, "The person who is here to pick us up is already waiting at the mansion. Let's go in quickly."
After traveling for nearly half a month, everyone was exhausted. The group got off the carriage and walked towards the mansion.
It has been almost a month since the flood, and the plague in Hanzhou City has improved under Ouyang Tongji's treatment.
People began to rebuild their homes.
As you walk into the courtyard, you will see herbs everywhere.
A medicinal aroma wafts into the air. Song Huaixi was a little tired from the journey and followed the group forward.
Chunhua and Chaolu got off the carriage at the back, followed him, and asked, "Are you tired, Princess?"
Song Huaixi nodded and hurried on the road. He felt very tired because he ate and slept in the carriage.
I haven't been on solid ground for a long time.
Song Huaixi felt like she could hardly open her eyes: "I'm so tired, I really want to have a good sleep on the soft bed."
Just then, a familiar voice came from the room: "Wow! You guys are pretty fast!"
Song Huaixi, who was still sleepy just now, now opened his eyes wide. Following the sound, I saw an old man with a white beard standing under the eaves.
There was still a bag with many small pockets on his chest.
"Divine Doctor Ouyang!" Song Huaixi exclaimed in surprise.
"Princess, long time no see." Ouyang Tongji looked at Song Huaixi with a smile.
He greeted them warmly: "You must be tired from the journey. Come on! The rooms are ready for you."
As they were talking, someone led them to the room to rest.
Song Huaixi was arranged to stay in a side room in the main courtyard, and Zhao Qionghuan was next to him.
Song Huaixi was so tired that he couldn't wait to climb onto the bed as soon as he entered the room. He laid on the soft bed and sighed.
Soon I fell into a drowsy sleep.
Zhao Qionghuan was careful and did not rest in the house. Instead, he went out to find Ouyang Tongji.
The spring sun was shining brightly in the yard. Ouyang Tongji was turning over the medicinal herbs that were drying in the yard, looking very precious.
"Can the miracle doctor help me solve this problem?" Zhao Qionghuan stood beside him.
"I wonder what doubts Miss Zhao has?" Ouyang Tongji turned around and looked at her confused face.
His wise eyes were clear and his voice was old and deep: "It seems that Miss Zhao has a lot to ask."
"I guess Miss Zhao wants to know why I am here and why King Ning asked you to change your route and come to Hanzhou."
Zhao Qionghuan was a little surprised that he saw through her thoughts. Nodded: "Please ask the doctor to solve this problem."
During the conversation with Ouyang Tongji, Zhao Qionghuan learned that the rebels in Hanzhou had now been taken over by Zhao Fangye. The people of Hanzhou were also very grateful for King Ning's great kindness.
Hanzhou is on the only way to the northwest. Song Huaixi and his companions have been exhausted from the long journey and need to find a safe place to rest. Hanzhou is the best choice.
In addition, in order to avoid being noticed, Song Huaixi's group had few people accompanying them. Now Zhao Fangye has confronted the court and held the crown prince hostage.
Song Huaixi is in danger and needs someone to protect him, and the people from Hanzhou are a good force. It's just right that I can go all the way to the northwest with Song Huaixi and kill two birds with one stone.
Only then did Zhao Qionghuan understand Zhao Fangye's good intentions. I am even more worried about the situation of Zhao Fangye and others.
As if seeing through her thoughts, Ouyang Tongji reached out and stroked his beard: "Miss Zhao, don't worry. I believe that in two days, your family will be reunited."
This is also the reason why he has not returned to the mountain yet.
Because he promised Zhao Fangye to save Minister Song's life again.
During their stay at the mansion, Song Huaixi took the little wolf and ran around the yard wildly, as if they had been restrained for a long time and finally had the opportunity to have fun.
The little wolf was also very restrained and became overly excited. He was running around in the yard and accidentally kicked over a rack of herbs that were drying in the yard.
The herbs were scattered all over the ground, and Song Huaixi and the little wolf were stunned.
"Ouch! My herbs!" Ouyang Tongji heard the noise and hurried out to check.
His eyes darkened when he saw the herbs all over the ground.
He hurried forward to check his precious herbs. .
Seeing him so anxious, Song Huaixi knew he had done something wrong. He reached out and held the wolf cub's head, saying to it, "Shh! Shhh!"
Then he ran to Ouyang Tongji, squatted down and picked up the herbs that were knocked down by the little wolf, with sincere apology in his dark eyes.
"I didn't mean to! Did I bump into your herbs? I'm sorry..."
Ouyang Tongji was heartbroken as he picked up the herbs that were knocked to the ground.
He glanced at him and said, "Fortunately, Princess, you guys were able to hold back, so none of my herbs were left."
Song Huaixi didn't understand the sarcasm in his words and thought he was comforting herself.
I said stupidly, "Really? It's okay, it's okay."
"The princess is going out with a puppy?"
Ouyang Tongji was left speechless by his words.
Taking a look at the puppy squatting at his feet, Ouyang Tongji asked a question without any context.
"Yes!" Song Huaixi touched the little wolf's head and looked very fond of him: "He is very well behaved!"
Ouyang Tongji took a look at the little dog on the ground and saw that he liked it very much. His eyes rolled and a sense of evil thought emerged in his mind.
Pretending to touch his beard, Ouyang Tongji said to him in a sinister tone.
"Well, it's OK. They are quite well behaved. Puppies born this month can be made into dog meat stew, which is the most nutritious food. You can use this to offset the herbal medicine you spilled."
When Song Huaixi heard this, the smile on his face disappeared instantly. He immediately stood up, bent down and hugged the little wolf beside him tightly in his arms.
He took several steps back and looked at Ouyang Tongji with a vigilant look.
Song Huaixi said defensively: "You can't eat the little wolf! The little wolf is mine! You are not allowed to eat it."
Ouyang Tongji stood up with his hands spread out, and said deliberately with a greedy look in his eyes.
"What should I do? These herbs of mine are worth thousands of gold. If you don't let me eat them, you will have to pay me with gold. Do you have gold?"
Now, Song Huaixi was in trouble.
Knowing that I made the mistake first, it is difficult to deny it. But he had no gold. I don't want the little wolf to be eaten either.
Holding the little wolf tightly in his arms, Song Huaixi frowned and whispered, "No...no gold...don't eat the little wolf...don't eat it, okay..."
Song Huaixi felt a lump in his throat when he thought about the little wolf being eaten. Her eyes were watery.
But he had no gold to compensate Ouyang Tongji, and he felt really embarrassed.
If he had known this earlier, he would not have brought the little wolf to the yard to play. An emotion called self-blame spread in his chest.
Ouyang Tongji realized that his goal had been achieved, but before he had time to be happy, he was interrupted by a low voice.
"Ouyang Divine Doctor, why bother arguing with a child? If you want gold, just come to me."
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