◇ Chapter 61 (61) Goodbye Lianzhi
medicine?
Bai Kang couldn't bear to hear the word "drug" anymore. His body suddenly felt weak and he couldn't use any strength. He was horrified: "You actually drugged me!"
Seeing that he seemed frightened, the girl laughed even more happily. She raised her hand, revealing her white palm stained with purple powder.
Damn it, drugging her again! This is exactly like Lianzhi's behavior! Bo Kang gritted his teeth, unwilling to let go, afraid that she would run away, so he grabbed the girl's wrist tightly and dragged her behind him.
His legs felt weak, and the more he thought about it, the more scared he became. Could it be...could it be the same medicine as before?
What if I lose my composure outside?
Walking to a deserted place, Bai Kang took a deep breath and said, "Antidote."
"What antidote?" the girl blinked innocently. Bo Kang looked at her with a dark expression, unwilling to speak too directly. Seeing his gloomy expression, the girl finally burst into laughter.
"Ha, haha... I was just kidding, you're so stupid!" The girl laughed out loud, wiping her tears through her veil. "This is violet powder! Violet is good for clearing away heat and reducing internal heat."
After the girl finished speaking, she glanced at him meaningfully, then suddenly swung her hands hard, breaking free from his shackles: "I'll help you cool down, no need to thank me."
After saying this, while Bo Kang was still not reacting, she suddenly jumped onto the eaves of the nearby house and disappeared in a few breaths. Bo Kang leaned against the wall, calmed his breath, looked in the direction the girl left, and chased after her.
She must have known he'd been looking for her all these days, so she wouldn't be returning to the inn now. Even if she did, Minister Du would be there. As for other places... there was only one quiet, sparsely traveled path leading to the inn. Her attire was too conspicuous; if she took the main road, she'd be instantly noticeable.
He has lived in Rongcheng for more than ten years, and few people can compare with him in terms of familiarity with the terrain.
Bai Kang flexed his wrists and leaped onto the rooftop. The view was wide, revealing the entire street below. He found the path based on his memory.
The girl in a white dress squatted by the roadside, not knowing what she was doing. The area was deserted, with only a few passersby passing by. Perhaps because Rongcheng saw many foreigners passing through every day, the people ignored her attire.
The wind blew yellow sand and dust past, and there were bare dead branches all around, with only that touch of white remaining as the only bright color.
The girl was playing with the dirty kitten in her arms when a shadow suddenly fell in front of her. The heavy cloak fell on her head, almost crushing her to the ground. He lifted the cloak. Bai Kang stood behind her, and he couldn't see the expression on Bai Kang's face.
"You caught up pretty fast." He curled his lips and continued to feed the kitten in his arms. The cat was white, with round, watery eyes, and looked very much like him.
Bai Kang squatted down and stroked the kitten's head. Some purple powder got on the cat's mouth, so Bai Kang wiped it clean: "Don't let cats get any plant powder on them; it can be poisonous."
"You don't understand. Cats can touch violets." The girl hugged the cat tighter and scratched the kitten's chin, her expression no different from the kitten in her arms.
Bai Kang hummed. Rongcheng was already freezing in late September. The girl's legs were bare, and her fair calves were red from the cold. Bai Kang gave him his cloak, but his own jacket was too thin to protect him from the chill.
The girl wanted to lift up her cloak, but Bo Kang grabbed her shoulders and wrapped the cloak tighter.
"I remembered to wear a cloak today. It's cold, so you should wear more."
"Are you willing to go back with me?" Bo Kang pursed his lips, "Lian'er?"
After saying that, he clenched his fists and waited for the other party's answer. But after waiting for a long time, the other party still looked confused: "What are you talking about?"
Judging from his expression, he genuinely didn't seem to understand what Bai Kang was saying. But Lianzhi was always good at pretending, so he couldn't be fooled. Bai Kang tried to pull her into his arms, but she easily dodged.
But soon, Bo Kang knelt on one knee and hugged her again.
"Come back with me, baby." He didn't ask why the other party left, nor did he ask why the other party appeared here.
If Lianzhi didn't want to tell him, he could pretend not to know.
"What? Who are you calling? You've crushed the cat!" The girl pushed him away, her brows furrowed. "Are you trying to ask my name? I can tell you."
Bo Kang said nothing, waiting quietly. The girl said, "You can call me Xiaozhu."
Little Pig? Why did you call yourself that? Bo Kang frowned and agreed with him: "Okay. Xiaozhu, are you willing to go back with me?"
"You don't ask about my identity?" Xiaozhu was very surprised. Seeing Bai Kang shaking his head, he sneered in his heart.
If you don't ask now, you won't blame him later.
Xiaozhu stood up, stuffed the cat into Bo Kang's arms, and suddenly jumped onto a nearby tree. He moved so quickly that Bo Kang couldn't see clearly. When he came to his senses, Xiaozhu had disappeared.
The only thing left in the wind was his words: "I'll come find you later."
He hurried back to the inn, this time without having to worry about Bo Kang chasing him. As soon as he entered the room, the person on the bed suddenly stood up.
"Everyone is looking for you, Zhuzhu, where have you been?" Ashina Yuyao walked to the window and pulled him in. Seeing that he had lost his balance and fell, he sighed again: "Zhuzhu, why don't you go back? You didn't have to come here for me..."
"What do you mean by coming here for you? Didn't I tell you that this is a deal between Daning and the Helan tribe? You're the one who doesn't have to come."
"But you've only been back to the Helan tribe for a month, and you're already going back to Daning?" Ashina Yuyao looked at him worriedly. "Sister Dulan said you suffered a lot in Daning. The people of Daning are not good people. Go back secretly, we will help you."
Helian Zhulan, also known as Lianzhi, waved his hand and didn't respond. He glanced out the window and said, "Where's Arus? He disappeared yesterday. What on earth did he do?"
"He went to investigate." Ashina Yuyao's face darkened at the mention of Arus from Mobei. If it weren't for that damned Mobei man, Zhuzhu wouldn't have ended up in Daning and been missing for three years. "Is he involved in a feud with that Daning official? Ever since arriving here, he's been clamoring to meet him."
From Liangzhou to the capital, and then to Rongcheng, Arus had never concealed his hostility towards Bai Kang. Those who didn't know would think that his family and Bai Kang had a feud. Helian Zhulan opened her lips slightly and said, "Forget it, leave him alone. I really don't understand what's wrong with him."
Looking at the entire delegation, it seemed that only Helian Zhulan herself was unaware that Arus liked him. However, Ashina Yuyao would not tell anyone. She didn't want to help the Mobei people for no reason.
"By the way, where's your kitten?" Ashina Yuyao asked. Zhuzhu had picked up the kitten when they first arrived here. Zhuzhu loved cats and usually held it in her arms, so why was it gone today?
"I've found its owner." Lianzhi waved her hand.
When Bai Kang returned to his residence, he was in high spirits, holding a dirty little white cat in his arms. He was obviously in a good mood.
Although he failed to bring the person back, at least Lianzhi was willing to come to him. Bo Kang could confirm that the person was Lianzhi.
He won't admit his mistake this time.
King Mu had been waiting here for a long time. He was holding two envelopes, one of which had already been opened. Seeing him return, King Mu handed him the letter.
"Urgent news from outside the Great Wall." King Mu turned the teacup in his hand, and the lid of the teacup, which he touched, also took on a hint of medicinal smell. "The twelve tribes of Helan have captured the city of Sangji in Mobei. Only two more cities are left to take Mobei."
"Now is a good time to take over Mobei." Bai Kang agreed with his words, but King Mu raised his eyes and looked at him indifferently.
"Who could have known before this that a small tribe like the Helan could be so powerful?" King Mu said softly. Although he didn't say it explicitly, Bo Kang understood what he meant.
The Helan tribe cannot become Daning's second concern.
"You dealt with the envoy from the Helan tribe. What kind of person is she?" asked King Mu.
Bo Kang thought for a moment and said, "She's a very...powerful woman."
"I'm afraid the marriage alliance route won't work." King Mu smiled slightly and suddenly changed the subject. "It seems like someone from Mobei has been following you lately?"
A Mobei person? Bo Kang was startled. King Mu had already looked out the window, gazing at a distant spot. Bo Kang followed his gaze and looked behind the tree.
It was the Mobei man who had fought with him.
The lotus must be nearby!
Just as Bo Kang was about to give chase, the man realized he had been discovered and suddenly disappeared. King Mu looked at him with interest. "It seems there are people from Mobei among the envoys. This will make things easier."
Bai Kang understood what King Mu meant.
If Mobei wins this time, the alliance between Daning and Helan will be more solid.
Seeing him lost in thought, King Mu handed him another envelope. Opening it, he discovered a portrait of a woman. Bo Kang quickly turned his head away. Seeing his reaction, King Mu guessed what the letter contained. "This is something your mother sent to you. I'm sure she's a virtuous lady. Would you like to meet her?"
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