They continued their journey the next day after having breakfast.
The current transportation is not very convenient. In order to travel more easily, we have to switch to waterways for a part of the journey. Although we have tried our best to modify the hull structure, it is still difficult to move forward because of the rugged river.
Yun Qing vomited more than once, but who would have thought that the little tyrant was even more fragile than her in this matter, and even fell ill while the ship was sailing.
Logically speaking, Xie Rang had been exercising a lot during this period, so his health should have been quite good. I wonder if it was because he couldn't adapt to the new environment that he suffered from this.
The child's face turned pale, and the weight he had painstakingly gained over the past few days had thinned out. Yun Qing felt very sorry for him and took care of him personally. After all, the child was obedient and they had developed a bond over the years.
"If you feel unwell, be sure to tell me immediately."
Yun Qing reached out and touched his forehead. After realizing that his fever had subsided, she was finally relieved.
[That brat, he won't say anything. If I hadn't heard the commotion, who knows how long he would have dragged it out.]
Xie Rang suddenly developed a fever on the second night after boarding the ship. It was the middle of the night, and he didn't say anything. If he hadn't taken the cup with him when he went to touch the teapot, and if Yun Qing, who happened to wake up in the middle of the night, hadn't heard the noise and come to check on him, he might have fainted from the fever.
Thinking of this, Yun Qing wished she could poke his forehead with her finger, but seeing him looking sickly and with wet eyes like a drowning puppy, she could only sigh helplessly.
She gently squeezed Xie Rang's hand and said softly, "Qi'an, we're not in the palace now. You can trust me. Don't keep your heart so tightly sealed."
She could roughly understand what the little tyrant was thinking. In short, it was nothing more than a lack of trust and his own personality. But if things continued like this, he would easily become worried, which would also be very bad for his health.
People who worry excessively often have poor health.
Xie Rang's face was still half buried in the quilt, his cheeks flushed. He had just recovered from his fever, and his voice was still hoarse. He said obediently, "Grand Tutor, I was wrong."
Xie Rang hadn't been sick for a long time. In fact, he thought much like Yun Qing, because his past experiences with illness hadn't been pleasant. So when he found himself with a fever, his first thought was to tough it out.
But he forgot that he was no longer alone; he had the Grand Tutor by his side.
He also has... people he can trust.
"My intention was not to make you admit your mistakes, but that you must speak up promptly in the future when you encounter similar situations."
Yun Qing would occasionally help her mentor take care of the child, who was a little younger than Xie Rang but was obedient. She was just quite soft-hearted.
In a way, Xie Rang is even more pitiful, since he has never received love from his parents since childhood, which is one of the most important reasons for his personality.
Xie Rang lowered his eyes pitifully: "I understand..."
"That's good. Are you feeling better? Take your medicine now."
Fortunately, Yun Qing had brought Mr. Yu's apprentice with her when she left, just in case. And here it is, in a good way.
Xie Rang wasn't afraid of hardship. Yun Qing pulled him out of the quilt, and just as she put the bowl in his hand and turned to get some candied fruit, the child gulped it down in one go.
she:……
Yun Qing, without changing his expression, took a piece of candied fruit and put it in his mouth, savoring the sweetness: "It seems I was overthinking it, Your Majesty doesn't need these."
[Should I say this little tyrant truly lives up to his name? Other kids need to be coaxed and tricked into taking their medicine, but he saves all the trouble by downing it in one gulp. That's some nerve!]
Xie Rang was dumbfounded, regretting that he had acted too quickly. Once exposed today, there would be no chance to disguise himself in the future!
While he was still in a daze, Yun Qing had already stuffed a piece of candied fruit into his mouth, with a half-smile: "Your Majesty, I was just joking. Please clear your mouth."
Look at that pouty little mouth! If we don't give him something sweet, he'll be so sullen.
Xie Rang touched his lips somewhat awkwardly, and while eating the candied fruit, he thought about what had just happened. Did he have one?
The illness lasted for three days, but Yun Qing didn't let the ship dock. They would still have to travel this way in the future. The little tyrant would have to get used to it sooner or later, and besides, it was the doctor's advice. Everything could only be done slowly.
Yun Qing specially drew some diagrams, and when she encountered merchants on the road who were going to the coast to do business, she would distribute these diagrams to them and ask them to help inquire about the situation. If they had any news, they could go to the capital to find someone to tell her, and she would definitely reward them handsomely.
These people weren't stupid. They didn't necessarily care much about the gold and silver; what they valued most was the status of a nobleman in the capital. If they could make contact with him because of this, things would be much easier in the future, so they happily agreed.
Yun Qing knew the chances of success were slim, so she didn't insist on a quick result; however, news would be even better.
After traveling at a leisurely pace, it took them about half a month to finally reach the border area.
The most striking difference in the scenery here is probably the endless yellow sand, the scarcity of greenery, and the dry air. Although it is harsh, Yun Qing observed that it did not seem as severe as some places in later generations.
Therefore, it is true that the environment is destroyed generation after generation. One cannot easily judge the circumstances of the past in the future; it is necessary to analyze each specific situation.
Thinking about meeting the original owner's parents and younger sister, Yun Qing felt inexplicably nervous and regretful. She was nervous because she was not their biological daughter after all, and regretful because the original owner never saw her parents before she died, which she found very regrettable.
"Young master, the border city is just ahead. Shall we rest here for a while, or go straight ahead?"
Once they arrived at these places, the guards no longer needed to hide themselves at all times, so they simply moved to the open to protect them. Qingque, who always relied on Yun Qing, was quite bold.
What is Your Majesty's opinion?
Yun Qing still had to give Xie Rang face, and usually asked about such matters.
The weather is fine now, there's no strong wind or anything else, and the sandstorm hasn't picked up. Even people who haven't been to the desert before find this scenery quite unique.
Xie Rang pondered for a moment: "Let's walk slowly, there's no rush for the last part."
Yun Qing agreed, "We'll do as Your Majesty says."
She did this intentionally to ease her mood. The carriage moved slowly forward, and the sun was about to set. The orange light shone on the desert, creating a sacred and desolate feeling.
Just then, the sound of horses neighing seemed to come from not far away. Soon, a group of people came towards them, led by a spirited young woman in red. She called out to the carriage with a bright smile.
"Brother, it's been a long time! How have you been?"
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