Chapter 44 Do You Want Me to Help You Take a Bath?
Nightfall.
The exile team finally walked out of the mountains and found the nearest post station to stay.
Xie Chen was reading a secret letter in the room when someone suddenly knocked on the door.
After two "knock knocks", he immediately put the letter back into his arms.
"Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door was opened and Xiangying appeared with a smile on his face.
"I'm bringing the child to bathe."
Jie Chen frowned slightly. At this moment, Xiang Xiuxiu shyly looked in, blinking her dark eyes.
"Hello uncle, Xiuxiu is here to disturb you." The little girl spoke in a soft voice, so adorable.
Xie Chen's brows relaxed: "Hurry up."
It's not good to stay in his room too long.
Xiang Ying brought Xiang Xiu Xiu in, but unexpectedly, behind them, there were Xiang Yuanxiao and Xiang Yuanlang.
Xie Chen looked at Xiang Ying, who narrowed his eyes and smiled at him: "After walking in the woods for two or three days, the children are all dirty. I will help them wash."
After she finished speaking, she pushed Jie Chen outside and slammed the door in front of him.
Xie Chen's jawline was tense and he could only lean against the wall and wait.
Half an hour later, the door opened and three fair and tender little kids came out, all steamy.
Xiangying poked his head out and saw: "Jiechen, it's time to ask them to change the water."
Xie Chen: …
"Don't go too far. Isn't washing once enough?"
"I haven't washed them yet," Xiangying said innocently, "You don't know how much mud these three little guys have washed off. I can't use them."
Xie Chen's eyes were dark and cold under his mask: "No..."
Before he could finish his words, Scarface's voice came from the side: "The water is coming!"
Xie Chen turned his head and saw the scarred man striding towards him carrying a bucket of water. He ran into the room and skillfully replaced the bathtub.
Xiangying smiled and said, "Thank you."
Scarface saw her smile again, and his dark face turned red.
"No, you're welcome." He hurriedly backed out of the room and closed the door carefully.
Before he could savor Xiangying's smile, Jie Chen's low and angry voice came from the side.
"Who told you to change her water without permission?"
Scarface was stunned, stroking the back of his head and said, "Just now, she said it was the military supervisor's order."
It was around the time when Xiangying brought the children here.
Xie Chen sighed, helpless: "Let her do whatever she wants, there must not be a next time."
"Yes!" Scarface lowered his head guiltily.
There was a sound of water coming from the door, accompanied by Xiangying's instructions: "Jiechen, ask Scarface to send the child back to Taoxue. The meal should be ready."
Xie Chen frowned coldly.
Did she really think she was just out there making a living?
Before he could say anything, the three children were already jumping up and down: "Let's go eat!"
Xiang Xiuxiu took the initiative to stretch out her little hand: "Uncle Scar, hold my hand and lead me down the stairs."
Scarface was flattered and couldn't stop glancing at Jie Chen.
Xie Chen waved his hand: "Take it away quickly!"
Scarface then led the three children downstairs.
Xiang Yuanlang whispered something to Xiang Yuanxiao. The little guy turned around with a cold face and looked at Jie Chen warily.
Xiang Yuanxiao nodded in understanding and walked over with his little feet clacking.
He is fair and round-skinned, with black eyes and a pink mouth.
"You can't peek at her bathing, or your eyes will get hurt!"
"I'm not interested." Jie Chen's attitude became even colder.
Xiang Yuanxiao got his answer and left satisfied.
inside the house.
Xiangying was gently rummaging through his locker and luggage.
She has always been suspicious of Xie Chen's identity.
He lurked in the Western Zhou Dynasty palace as an insider, but was abducted and became the original owner's male lover.
Then he should be a thorough South Vietnamese.
But why did he quietly protect these exiled prisoners along the way?
For a loyal minister like Lord Lin, there was no need to make things too difficult for him.
That day at the Yujo Castle garrison's house, Xiangying was sure that the man in black he saw was him.
What was he looking for? Why did he not take all the food after he found it, but chose to leave some to help the victims?
Xiangying found nothing in his bag except a folded piece of paper.
When it was unfolded, it was seen to be a picture of a jade seal.
Nine exquisitely carved dragons surround a jade bead, and below is the square body of the seal.
Xiangying thought deeply. This thing was only the size of a palm. Could it be that she had stuffed it into the space without noticing it when she was looting?
At this time, Jie Chen outside could not hear the sound of water and was knocking on the door impatiently.
"You're not well yet?"
There was no reply from Xiangying.
Xie Chen's heart sank, and a hint of vigilance appeared in his eyes.
Almost without hesitation, he pushed the door open.
Xiangying was lying in the bathtub with his eyes closed, looking drowsy. His exposed skin was as white as snow, covered by his long inky black hair.
Hearing the door being pushed open, she turned her head and said calmly, "Why are you in such a hurry? How about we take a shower together?"
Xie Chen's eyes were startled, and his ears were burning: "Ridiculous! Hurry up."
He turned and quickly closed the door, and his back looked like he was fleeing.
After a while, Xiangying appeared, his whole body was covered with mist, and water droplets slid down his slender white neck into his clothes, which made people imagine a lot.
Xie Chen looked away coldly.
Xiangying held up his wet black hair and asked, "How's your hand?"
"No need for you to worry."
"Is it convenient for you to bathe with one hand? Do you need my help?" Xiangying blinked her slender eyelashes, looking very enthusiastic.
Xie Chen's tone was cold and full of warning: "Do you want me to kick you out of the exile team?"
Xiangying smiled.
See, he knew she took exile seriously, so he stopped threatening her with death.
Xiangying reached out, forcefully hooked his collar, and stuffed a small sachet into his arms.
She pulled Xie Chen's collar slightly open, revealing his beautifully-shaped collarbone.
"This is snake gall. You can drink it with wine, or apply it on the wound. It will work wonders in curing your snake bite."
"You have to take good care of your life. My child and I will depend on you for the rest of our lives."
Xiangying said a few irresponsible sweet words and left.
Xie Chen returned to the room and opened his bag to check.
There were no signs that anything had been moved, including the box he used to store the silver, and the hair clamped in the lock was still there.
There was only the painting of the folded jade seals.
He picked it up and smelled it, and it had a faint scent of gardenia.
Xie Chen's eyes darkened, he walked to the window and watched Xiangying run towards the children.
They had all just eaten the steamed buns that Xiangying had prepared in advance.
Because of the hot weather, the little ones didn’t want to drink the chicken soup and had no appetite.
The wild ginseng was temporarily stored in the space by Xiangying.
She went to check Xiangli's injuries and then looked at Qi Fengyi.
Qi Fengyi was still as silent as ever, leaning against a nearby rock, not communicating or speaking to anyone.
Xiangying walked over and said, "I remember you have a knife wound on your stomach. Let me take a look at it and apply some medicine on it."
As soon as she stretched out her hand, Qi Fengyi immediately raised his fist to block it, showing great resistance.
Xiangying raised an eyebrow: "You don't want me to help?"
Qi Fengyi's lips were chapped: "No, I'm fine, thank you."
After she finished speaking, she lay down, protecting her belly.
Seeing this, Xiangying did not insist.
At this time, screams and noises were heard not far away.
Xiang Ying turned his head and saw Concubine Shangguan slapping Xiang Qianqian hard on the face.
(End of this chapter)
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