Chapter 15 Chapter 15
As a veteran of the second dimension, Jiang Huai knew very well what it meant to travel through a book. This meant that he could use his understanding of the original text to predict the future and learn all kinds of secret information, which he could then use to make a profit for himself.
Jiang Huai was overjoyed. This was a rare piece of good news he had encountered since he traveled through time.
Jiang Huai excitedly recalled the original plot, wanting to see how he could make money from it. However, after the recollection, Jiang Huai was stunned.
Although he traveled through a book, it seemed that he did so a little too early. The original male protagonist seemed to be still a child now, and the main story had not even begun.
He was a background character among background characters, a cannon fodder who was only briefly mentioned in the original text. He died of illness during exile, and there was no other information about him.
Moreover, because the original text was a political intrigue novel, he did not really like to read this kind of novel, so he just read it hastily, even skipping chapters and only looking at the table of contents. He did not remember anything about the plot. He only knew that the hero, as an unknown prince, had successfully ascended to the throne after a competition with other princes.
So, he read this book in vain!
Jiang Huai was in tears. If he had known earlier that he would have memorized the entire text when he saw that the cannon fodder had the same name as him, even though it might not be useful, it was better than regretting it so much now.
If he were given another chance, he would definitely read every word carefully and not miss any information.
When Xiao Jingzhao came back, he found that Jiang Huai, who was originally quite energetic, suddenly looked listless.
"Did any prisoners or policemen bully you?" Xiao Jingzhao thought subconsciously, but he felt something was not right. In order to be pardoned as soon as possible, the prisoners were now as honest as possible. Even some violent and troublesome ones were very cautious.
The soldiers basically surrounded Zhang Tou. As long as Jiang Huai didn't do anything excessive, no one would bother him.
"No." Jiang Huai's words confirmed Xiao Jingzhao's guess.
"Then you..." Xiao Jingzhao frowned.
"I just feel heartbroken when I think that there was a mountain of gold in front of me, but I just took a look and left." Jiang Huai was heartbroken.
Xiao Jingzhao blinked and reached out to touch Jiang Huai's forehead. He suspected that Jiang Huai had caught a cold at night and had a slight fever, otherwise how could he say such a ridiculous thing.
"No fever, no fever." The cold hand covering his forehead made Jiang Huai wake up suddenly. He realized what he had just said and felt a little embarrassed.
After making sure that Jiang Huai did not have a fever, Xiao Jingzhao put down his hand, took out the food he had bought from outside, and asked Jiang Huai to eat quickly.
Speaking of eating, Jiang Huai immediately thought of the ending of his death from illness in the original plot. Although it might not be the same for him now, even if he is sick, Xiao Jingzhao will save him, but he still needs to keep his body in better condition, in case this death is a plot kill.
Seeing Jiang Huai eating with gusto, Xiao Jingzhao shook his head and sat aside.
Although he didn't know much about the original plot, Jiang Huai still tried hard to recall it. He wanted to think about it more while his memory was still fresh, just in case he came up with something useful.
This thought reminded Jiang Huai of the Jiang family's fate.
The Jiang family was exiled because they were implicated in the prince's rebellion, so five years later when the prince really rebelled and ascended the throne, the Jiang family was rehabilitated and rose to prominence.
As long as he can hold on for five years, he can return to the capital and live a happy life.
After enduring so many days on the road of exile, Jiang Huai already missed ordinary life very much. Even ordinary life in ancient times was better than wandering around.
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After staying in the local area for two days, Zhangtou left behind the prisoners who could be given commuted sentences and the guards who were responsible for guarding them, and continued to take the other prisoners on the road. The number of people in the exile team suddenly decreased a lot, and the marching speed also increased a lot.
"Even if we want to make up for the time lost in the previous two days, we are moving too fast." While resting at night, Jiang Huai couldn't help but complain to Xiao Jingzhao.
"It's been a few days since the beginning of autumn. If we don't reach Anyuan Prefecture quickly, Zhangtou's journey back will be even more difficult." Xiao Jingzhao explained.
go back?
Jiang Huai was stunned and looked at Xiao Jingzhao. If he remembered correctly, Xiao Jingzhao seemed to be going back too.
Along the way, Jiang Huai almost forgot about this. Xiao Jingzhao was not a prisoner like him, but a jailer. Escorting them was just a mission. Once the mission was completed, it was time to go back.
But Jiang Huai also knew very well that it was impossible for him to ask Xiao Jingzhao not to go back. It was simply unrealistic. Although Xiao Jingzhao was very good to him, he couldn't let him abandon his previous family business and follow him to the border.
Wait, that doesn’t seem impossible!
Jiang Huai suddenly remembered that the Jiang family would be rehabilitated in five years. After the rehabilitation, he would return to Kyoto. Even if he had no power, Old Tutor Jiang would definitely be reinstated or even promoted. Then, as the only son of the third branch of the Jiang family and the favorite grandson of Old Tutor Jiang, if he expressed his desire to promote the benefactor who had taken care of him for five years, Old Tutor Jiang would not refuse.
Xiao Jingzhao had been a soap soldier for five years, and in the end he was promoted to the level of Zhangtou. Based on Jiang Huai's observation of Xiao Jingzhao, he was not the type of person who would go along with others in a corrupt situation. It would be difficult for someone with this kind of personality to get promoted as a soap soldier. He might just do the work and take the blame, but he would not be eligible for a promotion or a raise in salary.
It would be better to stay by his side for five years. Now he will take care of himself, and when the Jiang family is rehabilitated, the Jiang family can also help him rise to a high position. After all, it is easier to get things done with someone in the court.
Even if the Jiang family is upright and will not give Xiao Jingzhao any backdoor access, but with a backer, Xiao Jingzhao will be able to do whatever he wants much more smoothly, and he will not be suppressed because of his personality.
The more Jiang Huai thought about it, the more he felt that his idea was reliable.
The only problem is how to make Xiao Jingzhao willing to follow him?
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Looking at the sleeping Jiang Huai, Xiao Jingzhao frowned. It had been a long time since he doubted whether Jiang Huai knew him, but Jiang Huai's recent behavior made him suspicious again.
It’s not that Xiao Jingzhao is too suspicious, but that Jiang Huai’s behavior is too suspicious.
In the past, when Jiang Huai chatted with him, he only talked about his own affairs, but now, he showed great curiosity about Xiao Jingzhao's past, either asking about Xiao Jingzhao's experience as a jailer or asking about his family situation.
Even though Xiao Jingzhao had been fully prepared for this information and could handle it with ease, Jiang Huai's performance still made him feel uneasy.
If his identity was discovered by Jiang Huai...
Xiao Jingzhao's face was gloomy. Before, he could attack Jiang Huai without hesitation, even if the other party was the grandson of Old Master Jiang, he would not show mercy. But now...
Although he didn't want to admit it, after escaping from Kyoto, Xiao Jingzhao could only feel a little relieved when he was with Jiang Huai, otherwise the hatred in his heart would overwhelm him.
Xiao Jingzhao's hand unconsciously touched Jiang Huai's neck. The neck was slender and the pulse was beating under his hand, full of vitality. However, such vitality was also extremely fragile. It would be extinguished with just a slight pinch.
"Stop it, it's itchy." Jiang Huai was half asleep, and suddenly he felt a little itchy on his neck, which made him rub it. He still remembered that the person sleeping next to him was Xiao Jingzhao, so he muttered a complaint.
Xiao Jingzhao's dark pupils became even deeper in the night. He looked at his hands being held by Jiang Huai. The force was extremely light. As long as he exerted a little force, he could break free and continue what he was doing before.
After a while, Xiao Jingzhao lay down quietly, closed his eyes and fell asleep.
The next day, when Jiang Huai woke up, he had no idea that he might have encountered danger yesterday. He just felt refreshed. Seeing that Xiao Jingzhao was still awake, he thought about being tickled yesterday and wanted to take a little revenge.
He stretched out his hand cautiously, and when his hand was about to touch the neck, Jiang Huai smiled and moved forward.
But before Jiang Huai could scratch him, Xiao Jingzhao suddenly opened his eyes with a cold look. He grabbed Jiang Huai's hand and put one hand around Jiang Huai's neck. Just as he was about to take the next step, he realized that the person in front of him was Jiang Huai.
"Are you looking for death?" Xiao Jingzhao narrowed his eyes to hide the fear in his eyes. No one knew how fast his heart was beating when he found out that he was holding Jiang Huai's hand.
Jiang Huai hadn't reacted yet. He hadn't expected Xiao Jingzhao to be so angry, and he had just been teasing him yesterday.
Seeing that Jiang Huai still didn't understand, Xiao Jingzhao sneered and continued the unfinished action.
Jiang Huai realized that Xiao Jingzhao's hand was on his neck, and he only needed to break his neck with a little more force. He instantly understood why Xiao Jingzhao said that.
If Xiao Jingzhao had not stopped quickly just now, he might have been preparing for his funeral by now.
"I was wrong. I shouldn't have done that." Jiang Huai admitted his mistake honestly.
"Why are you doing this?" Xiao Jingzhao asked.
Jiang Huai honestly expressed his previous thoughts. Hearing that Jiang Huai still remembered what happened last night, Xiao Jingzhao clenched his hands unconsciously.
"Don't do this next time. People who practice martial arts are very sensitive to the blood around them. They can fight back even if they are unconscious." Xiao Jingzhao warned.
Jiang Huai nodded repeatedly. How could he dare to do it again? It was really too thrilling just now.
but……
"I seem to have been practicing for so long, why didn't I react at all yesterday?" Jiang Huai couldn't help but ask. He didn't expect to automatically counterattack like Xiao Jingzhao, but he was too insensitive.
"You've practiced for too short a time." Xiao Jingzhao lowered his eyes.
Jiang Huai accepted this explanation easily, but Xiao Jingzhao knew that the short time was not the most important thing. Some people would become more vigilant as soon as they started practicing martial arts, and the neck was the most important part, so martial artists would pay close attention to it.
The only explanation for Jiang Huai's actions is that he trusts himself very much and believes that he can protect him.
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