Chapter 225 Farewell
Zhao Yuanxi was about to make a move, but was held down by Jang Geum. Jang Geum said helplessly, "Empress Dowager, your back injury has just healed. Do you want to lie down for a few more days?"
She stopped laughing instantly and could only sit aside and watch them have fun.
"Then why doesn't Jang Geum go with them?"
"This servant can't."
"Really?"
"I dare not deceive the Queen Mother."
Zhao Yuanxi shrugged, looked at the bustling crowd and said with emotion, "Their happiness is so simple."
Jang Geum's lips curled up slightly, "That's because you showed them a way to survive."
If the Queen Mother had not moved them here, they would still be wandering around the land of Zhao State, living a life of hunger and starvation, and perhaps even a more cruel life.
Jang Geum knew that when there was not enough food, people would do anything.
Zhao Yuanxi chuckled, "Maybe!"
"I will be returning to Xianyang in two days. Please don't be reluctant to leave me."
This voice seemed to come from far away, making Jang Geum's mood suddenly heavy. "I know, I will pack your things for you!"
Zhao Yuanxi turned her face over and smoothed the hair from her forehead. "Don't be sad. This world is so big. Your world shouldn't just be about me. There are many other things you should experience."
"I understand." Jang Geum lowered her head and rested it on Zhao Yuanxi's shoulder. "Queen Dowager, please wait for me in Xianyang. I will try my best to return to you on my own."
Zhao Yuanxi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and touched the back of Jang Geum's head, and said softly, "Okay, then I'll wait for you in Xianyang."
The crowd dispersed and peace returned to the surroundings.
In the next two days, the news that Queen Dowager Zhao would return to Xianyang spread throughout Yunzhong County.
At this time, everyone realized that Queen Dowager Zhao was really the Queen Dowager of Qin, and she was about to go back!
The child started crying, "If the queen goes back, will we starve?"
In the children's memories, they had not had enough to eat all year round, but since Empress Zhao appeared, they had food to eat. Now that she is leaving, it is natural for these children to recall the times in the past when they did not have enough to eat.
Compared to children's simple wishes, adults think more.
Some people worriedly asked, "Now that Queen Mother Zhao is gone, will the Qin people bully us?"
Although they have been together for half a year, the psychological shadow brought to them by the Qin people has not faded, especially since this place is not their hometown, which makes them feel uneasy.
"When Queen Mother Zhao was around, they were more restrained. But now that she's gone, won't it be impossible for us to find someone to take charge?"
"I heard that Queen Mother Zhao kept her maid here. With her around, those Qin soldiers won't be so arrogant!"
"What can a mere maid do? I'm afraid she won't dare to speak unless Qin Bing scolds her!" Someone couldn't help but complain.
The people around him looked at him strangely. "Don't you know? This maid is amazing! Not only can she ride a horse and kill the enemy, she also has a group of people under her command. They say they are the Qin State's guards. In my opinion, they are the Queen Mother's personal soldiers!"
"Can women lead troops?"
Those whose children were enlisted in the guards retorted, "Why can't women lead troops? My daughter recently won a gold ingot in a Cuju match, and everyone said it was the maid's good teaching! If she's a good Cuju team coach, she can lead the troops just as well!"
"What are you arguing about? Someone has already joined the Guards. Let them tell us what's going on!"
The guard who had just returned from his break, seeing them all looking at him, pretended to be profound, "This female servant Jang Geum is truly a heroine. No, even among men, she's a hero! I heard that even the commander of the Qin army admires her very much!"
Someone who had attended a Cuju match argued, "It's more than just admiration. The Qin army commander clearly loves her and can't get her!"
Hearing such gossip, everyone instantly became excited.
For a time, Jang Geum's name spread among the people of Zhao. Although there were some love stories in it, it did not prevent them from placing their trust in this confidant left by Queen Dowager Zhao.
Meng Tian was ordered to stay in Yunzhong County, while Li Mu was arranged to go to Yanmen County to meet Wang Ben and others.
Dai County has now been conquered, and King Jia of Dai has fled to the State of Yan. Dai County and Yanmen County need people to stay behind. Li Mu was once the chief general of Yanmen County, so he was assigned the task of guarding Yanmen County.
Everyone parted outside the city.
Zhao Yuanxi is going back to Xianyang, and Li Mu will go to Yanmen County.
Although Zhao Yuanxi usually felt a little impatient with them always staring at him, he was reluctant to say goodbye to them now. "I'll treat you all to dinner when you return to Xianyang."
Li Mu smiled and said, "If the Queen Mother invites me, I will definitely go."
Ever since Meng Tian sobered up, he didn't want to see many people. Today was the first time Zhao Yuanxi saw him again after so many days.
He clenched his fists and said without looking away, "Take care on your journey, Queen Mother!"
Zhao Yuanxi chuckled and was too lazy to make things difficult for him. With his current appearance, he would fall into the pit himself without her having to dig a pit for him.
Zhao Yuanxi nodded at them, "Take care, everyone!"
After getting on the carriage, she lifted the curtain and saw that they were still standing there looking at her. She could only smile and wave, signaling them to go back quickly.
There was a sound of horse hooves, and Zhao Yuanxi looked at Jang Geum in astonishment as she rode up to catch up. "What are you doing?"
Jang Geum pulled the reins in her hand, slowing down the horse's pace, and said in a hoarse voice, "I'll see you off!"
Zhao Yuanxi's nose felt slightly sore, "Okay."
The carriage was not moving very fast. Jang Geum followed her quietly on horseback, passing one hill after another, and had already traveled dozens of miles of mountain roads.
Zhao Yuanxi asked someone to stop the carriage.
Jang Geum looked at her suspiciously and stopped as well, "Are you hungry, Queen?"
Zhao Yuanxi shook his head. "You should go back, or you'll have to travel at night."
The weather today is not very good, and there is no moonlight to light the way at night. They have to go back in the dark. Even though Jang Geum is good at martial arts, Zhao Yuanxi is still worried.
"Okay, Queen Mother, take care on your journey!" Jang Geum said nothing more, and only said to the other palace maids in the carriage, "You guys, serve the Queen Mother well!"
The young palace maids nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Sister Jang Geum! We will take good care of the Queen Mother!"
"Then your Majesty, please go first."
Zhao Yuanxi nodded and asked the driver to drive away. Seeing that Jang Geum really did not catch up with him, he felt a little relieved.
She looked back through the curtains and saw that there was a figure beside Jang Geum. The two of them stood together, watching her carriage leave.
Zhao Yuanxi suddenly laughed, he wasn't that stupid!
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