Chapter 69 They left
Gu Leyou panted, "We have completely offended the city lord this time. We must speed up our actions and cannot sit and wait for death. If we really have no choice, let's go."
"Okay, we'll pack our bags and leave when we get back. This has nothing to do with us. He's already repaid us for saving his life, so we don't owe him anything."
The two looked at each other and nodded.
After returning to my residence, I packed my luggage and planned to leave with my children at dawn.
Lu Yao blinked his big eyes and watched his parents busying around. He asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Dad and Mom, isn't it good for us to stay here? Why do we have to leave?"
Lu Yan hurried over to explain to the child, "We asked someone to find a better doctor who can treat your illness, but that good doctor is far away from here. We have to take you to see him and settle down there."
Lu Yao didn’t understand what was going on between the adults, but he knew it was for his own good, so he just followed his parents wherever they went.
The next morning, as the sun just rose, they hired a carriage and went out of the city.
When Chen Lefeng woke up and heard the report from his subordinates, he was still surprised.
"City Lord, they kept their word. A family of three left the city in a carriage early this morning. They probably won't be coming back."
"That's great. When I recover from my injuries in a couple of days, I'll settle this account with Big Brother."
Along the way, Gu Leyou enjoyed the scenery and would rest for a day or two before going to the next place.
Then find a suitable place to settle down so that you don’t have to move around with your children anymore.
Lu Yan thought of something at this time, "My wife, you may have never been to the capital, why don't we go north to the outskirts of the capital and find a place to settle down."
"Isn't it too far to go to the capital? The child will definitely not be able to bear such a bumpy ride with us. We might as well find a nearby village to live in."
"My lady, I think the capital is a good place with many capable people. Maybe if we are lucky, we can meet someone who can cure the toxins in this child's body."
Gu Leyou agreed, and the family of three decided to head north to the suburbs of the capital and find a farm to live in.
However, it is still a long way to the capital, and it will probably take several days.
After walking for a whole day, they were tired and had to find an inn nearby to stay.
The carriage slowly stopped in front of an inn. Lu Yan jumped out first, turned around and carefully picked up Lu Yao, then reached out to help Gu Leyou.
Gu Leyou looked around and saw that the inn was not large but quite tidy. The sign at the door swayed in the wind, and the travelers coming in and out were covered in dust and fatigue.
After entering the inn and asking for a room upstairs, Lu Yan put his luggage away and called the waiter to bring hot water to wipe Lu Yao's face and hands.
The child had been busy all day and was a little sleepy, but he still forced himself to ask, "Daddy, is the capital city fun?"
Lu Yan smiled and pinched his nose: "When we get there, Daddy will take you for a walk. There are many delicious and fun things to do."
Gu Leyou sat on the edge of the bed, frowning slightly. She was still a little worried in her heart. This time she was going to the suburbs of Beijing, where she was unfamiliar with the place and had to start everything from scratch.
Lu Yan saw what she was thinking, sat down beside her and whispered, "Don't worry, my lady. There will always be a way out when we reach the mountain. We can settle down there and take care of the child. Life will get better."
It was late at night and everything was quiet. Lu Yao was fast asleep with a slight blush on his little face.
Gu Leyou gently tucked in the corners of the quilt, walked to the window with Lu Yan, and looked at the moonlight outside. "I don't know what the prices are like in the suburbs of Beijing. I have to find a way to make a living." Gu Leyou said in a low voice.
Lu Yan held her hand and said, "I am strong and can work. If all else fails, I will go hunting for money and will not let you and the child suffer."
Late at night, the child developed a high fever, his face was red, his brows were frowned and he was mumbling.
Seeing the child in pain, Gu Leyou felt very distressed.
Gu Leyou's eyes instantly turned red, and she hurriedly wiped the child's face with a wet towel to cool him down, her voice tearing up as she said, "What should I do? We just left the city, and there's no village or store in sight."
It’s not that she doesn’t know how to treat illnesses, but although she can reduce the child’s fever, it’s still safer to ask a doctor to see him. The doctor can write a prescription, so that the child’s illness can get better faster.
Lu Yan was also extremely anxious. He paced back and forth in the room, and suddenly slapped his forehead: "I'll go get a doctor. The innkeeper must know where there is a doctor nearby."
As he said this, he hurriedly put on a coat and rushed downstairs.
The innkeeper saw Lu Yan's anxious look and hurried over to ask about the situation. He then pointed in a direction and said, "There is a small clinic three miles away from here. However, it is so late, I don't know if the doctor is still there. Sir, please go quickly."
Lu Yan thanked him and ran to the clinic.
Fortunately, the doctor had not yet rested. After listening to Lu Yan's description of the child's symptoms, he picked up his medicine box and followed.
After a diagnosis and treatment, the doctor prescribed some medicine and gave a few instructions before leaving.
Gu Leyou stayed by the bed, feeding the child medicine one spoonful at a time, while Lu Yan helped by the side, his eyes full of pity.
By daybreak, the child's fever had finally subsided and he fell into a deep sleep.
Gu Leyou and Lu Yan didn't dare to close their eyes, their faces were filled with fatigue.
"How about we rest here for one more day and wait until the child is better before continuing our journey," Lu Yan suggested.
Gu Leyou nodded in agreement. She knew that the child's body could not withstand the torture. If the poison in the body relapsed, it would definitely endanger the child's life.
They are scared now. After all, if such a lovely child is gone, they will definitely regret it. They also blame themselves and feel sorry for the child who has been with them through all the bumpy and rough journeys.
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That afternoon, Lu Yao felt better and was able to sit up and play.
A guest who was good at juggling came to the inn and performed in the yard. Lu Yao leaned against the window and watched with great interest.
One day later, Lu Yao recovered.
The family of three left the inn, got on the carriage, and headed forward again.
They enjoyed the scenery along the way and arrived at the next place unknowingly.
They found another inn and rested for two days before setting off again.
This time, Lu Yan also asked the innkeeper how far it was to the capital.
The innkeeper saw that they were strangers and it was not easy for them to travel, so he said to them enthusiastically: "It will take a long time to get to the capital. The journey will probably take one or two days. You should take care to be safe with your children. The road is not safe."
Lu Yan certainly knew that the closer they were to the prosperous areas of the capital, the more uneasy things would happen. If they were not forced by life, they would never go there.
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