Chapter 203 Give them a chance
Listening to Li Cheng's words, Song Yanxi roughly understood why he was able to hide in Lijia Village for three years without being discovered by those who were searching for him, and why his entire family treated him with courtesy.
He is indeed a smart kid.
Even if they realize that their identity may be exposed, they will never reveal their identity directly before knowing the other party's background.
He didn't even ask Song Yanxi directly what she knew, for fear of putting himself in a passive position.
Instead of nervously guessing the cards in other people’s hands, it is better to let others guess and turn passivity into initiative.
Understanding his concerns, Song Yanxi suddenly gave up the idea of asking questions and said bluntly, "Keep your secret safe. One day, it may be the bargaining chip that saves the lives of you two brothers."
She stood up, looked at Li Zhi and instructed, "I'm going to find a place to sleep for two hours. You stay with your brother and don't let anyone get close to him except Doctor Xilin."
Afraid that he would not be able to distinguish the difference, she emphasized: "Including those beggars outside, they must not be allowed in. If anyone breaks in by force, just call the guards to come in.
If you want to live, be obedient."
Li Zhi nodded hurriedly, with tears still on his face.
Even after Song Yanxi left the tent, he still felt like everything that had just happened was a dream.
He rushed over, grabbed Li Cheng's hand, and said in a low voice: "Brother, I'm scared, why don't we run away quickly."
Li Cheng asked: "Where are you running to?"
Li Zhi scratched his head and said, "Anywhere is fine, but I can't stay in the border town anymore."
Thinking of his parents who died on the way, he wiped away his tears and said, "I promised my parents that I would protect you even if it cost me my life."
Li Cheng: "Who is the elder brother?"
"Don't worry about it. Didn't you teach me that I should keep my promises and never give up halfway?"
"But I also taught you that a man who knows the times is a hero."
Li Zhi blurted out: "Shut up!"
He turned around to look for something handy when he heard Li Cheng say helplessly, "She doesn't look like a bad person."
“You know a person’s face but not his heart!”
Li Cheng choked, "That's not how you say it."
Li Zhi stiffened his neck and said, "I don't care. She doesn't look like a good person anyway."
Seeing that he couldn't win the argument, Li Cheng said weakly: "Come closer."
Li Zhi quickly covered his ears with his hands and said angrily: "Brother, you can't beat me for an outsider."
"No."
After getting Li Cheng's promise, Li Zhi put his ear close to him and his eyes widened.
*
In a small courtyard across an alley, An Yi was fumigating the inside and outside of the house with burning mugwort according to Song Yanxi's instructions.
When I heard footsteps and turned around, I saw my master striding in with something on his arm.
He hurried forward, but his hand was empty.
Mo Jinchuan walked past him and ordered in a cold voice: "Send a message to Zong Ping, there may be unusual movements in the Liang army."
An Yi quickly responded, but his eyes were glued to his waist and he was reluctant to leave.
He never thought that his belt could be tied in such a variety of ways.
Noticing his gaze, Mo Jinchuan lowered his eyes and looked over. When he saw the bow tie around her waist that was clearly a women's style, the corners of his lips unconsciously rose.
“She really is…”
With a light sigh, Mo Jinchuan looked away only to find An Yi still standing there. He asked coldly, "Has the letter been spread?"
*
"don't want!"
Song Yanxi suddenly sat up, her back already soaked with sweat.
Doctor Liu's voice came through the curtain, "Did the princess have a nightmare?"
Recalling the scene of a sea of blood in his dream, Song Yanxi responded, wiped the sweat from his forehead, found a cloak to wrap himself tightly before daring to go out.
The situation in the city is unclear now, and there are not enough people. She cannot afford to fall ill at this time.
Seeing her come out, Doctor Liu walked up quickly and handed her a booklet with a serious expression.
Song Yanxi frowned and turned a page, shocked by the densely packed names of people.
“So many?”
"The two restaurants that were infected have shops in the downtown area. They have dozens of cooks and waiters, not to mention the customers who come and go every day."
Doctor Liu said, "Old Xu compiled a list of cases according to the severity of the symptoms. He sent one copy back to the General's Mansion for Princess Shihan, and one copy was given to us."
He sighed, "Although I look down on her methods of treating illnesses, but now that human lives are at stake, I have no choice but to count on her to come up with a solution."
Song Yanxi nodded and asked, "Have you told Elder Xu about the medicines she used and their effects?"
"Of course," Doctor Liu said coldly, "Such a strong prescription would undoubtedly burn the patient's lifespan. How can we let her do what she wants?"
He looked around and lowered his voice, "Tell me the truth, how many days can those elderly people hold out?"
Since there was no one around, he simply told Song Yanxi, "I think those people are nearing the end of their lives. Even if they are barely kept alive with medicine, they may not be able to last for a few days."
"What does Doctor Liu mean?"
"Princess, do you insist that I make my words so clear?" Doctor Liu asked instead of answering.
He sighed, said "If you don't make a decision, you will suffer the consequences", and left.
Song Yanxi understood what he meant.
Whether it's because they're afraid of people dying at her hands and causing unnecessary trouble, or to save on the already limited medicinal materials, giving up on them seems to be the best option at the moment.
If she had not taken over, she would not have seen those eyes longing for life.
Perhaps, she will also make what can be called a wise choice.
But they are also human beings...
No matter what, we should give them a chance.
"Evil woman, I knew you were not a good person!" Goudan jumped out from somewhere, spat in the direction of Song Yanxi from a distance, turned around and ran out.
But this time he didn't run far, and bumped into An Yi's leg, falling hard on his butt.
He sat on the ground, pointed at An Yi and cursed, "You evil bitch's lackey."
The next moment, he was lifted up by An Yi's collar.
With his feet hanging in the air, he screamed in fear.
He yelled and cursed, "Let me go! When the Fairy Sister comes, she will definitely not let you go!"
An Yi asked coldly, "Where is your fairy sister?"
Goudan's eyes flashed, and he said with determination: "She will definitely come back. It's you bad guys who made her afraid to come back."
As he spoke, he grabbed An Yi's hands with both hands and was about to bite them hard.
Song Yanxi rushed over, quickly grabbed his jaw, and her cold eyes were full of anger.
She had just seen it clearly, the look that flashed across Goudan's eyes when he took the bite was vicious.
He clearly did it on purpose!
Not only did he know that he was infected with a deadly epidemic, he even knew that this bite would most likely transmit the disease to An Yi.
How could a child of seven or eight years old, who should be at the age of innocence, be so vicious?
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