Chapter 418: A Marriage of Convenience (Part 8) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Once you leave Yonggu Pass, the scenery along the way is desolate.
There was hardly anyone living within a hundred miles.
Shen Tang rode his motorcycle in the cold wind for two days and unexpectedly fell ill. He had a slight fever and drank a lot of water, almost always carrying his water bottle. The army doctor was a disciple carefully trained by the old physician Dong. Although he didn't have much practical experience, he had ample theoretical knowledge and could easily handle minor ailments like headaches and fevers. Shen Tang took two doses of medicine, but his spirits remained low.
Her eyebrows drooped, and her almond-shaped eyes were slightly red.
The way she held the water bottle made her look harmless and innocent.
Gu Chi: "How are you feeling today, my lord?"
Shen Tang mumbled weakly and hoarsely, "I'm a little better than yesterday, but I still feel terrible. I'm so lethargic that I don't want to move. I even had a nosebleed when I woke up this morning... Everyone else hasn't had any issues with the change in environment yet, but I got sick as soon as I came out of seclusion..."
My throat is still slightly swollen.
The military medical officer prescribed a medicine to clear heat and relieve exterior symptoms. The taste was indescribable; it was slightly sweet at first, but bitter and astringent after entering the mouth, relentlessly assaulting her taste buds, causing her to instinctively gulp over whenever she sees dark brown liquid.
Getting unaccustomed to the local environment is unavoidable when traveling for business.
The awkward thing is that among the thousands of people in the marriage procession, very few people fell ill. Even those who did were mostly low-ranking soldiers, often due to poor family background, inadequate nutrition, and low immunity. Shen Tang was the most special case.
It's embarrassing if word gets out.
"A red nose for no reason this morning?" Gu Chi became anxious and hurriedly asked, "Has the lord summoned a physician to take a look?"
"After examining me, the physician said it was due to the hot and dry environment outside the pass... I'm so strong I could kill several cows."
Shen Tang felt thirsty and gulped down two more mouthfuls, but even when the kettle was turned upside down, only a few drops of water came out.
Fortunately, Lin Feng, the little angel, was thoughtful and helped her out of her predicament by bringing her a large water bag filled with boiled water that had been left to cool to lukewarm. Chen Tang said, "These small things can be left to others. Ling De, go and stay in the carriage and avoid the wind."
Lin Feng said, "No matter how small it is, it concerns our lord!"
Ever since she heard about the dream from Teacher Chu Yao, which mentioned that the enemy would contaminate water sources with filthy corpse water, Lin Feng has been extremely careful about the water Chen Tang consumes. Whether it's water for oral use or external use, it must be thoroughly boiled and sealed under her watchful eye; no strangers are allowed near it!
As Shen Tang drank, he remarked on how considerate and caring the young girl was.
Gu Chi became more and more puzzled the more he looked.
Since our lord emerged from seclusion, he has been able to empty seven or eight large-capacity water bags a day, yet he has never relieved himself.
Where did all that water go?
Shen Tang didn't pay attention to Gu Chi's thoughts. She only felt that the water had saved her life. After two days, her symptoms were greatly relieved, and she felt much more energetic. The marriage procession had been out of the pass for five days, during which they only encountered two small tribes, replenished their supplies twice, and continued on their way. Shen Tang instructed Jiang Sheng to memorize the route from the moment they left the pass, and not to miss those two small tribes.
After all, she still has a quota of 30,000 people to meet.
"A lone plume of smoke rises straight from the desert, the setting sun hangs round over the long river..."
On the fifth day, watching the orange-red sunset about to sink below the horizon, Shen Tang, in her artsy mode, sighed, only to be met with a sarcastic remark from Gu Chi: "This isn't the desert." Just as she was about to get annoyed, the lady-in-waiting beside the princess appeared.
Shen Tang had no choice but to give up for the time being.
"But what instructions does Her Highness have?"
"Your Highness wishes to seek advice from Lord Shen regarding the pelvic bone."
Shen Tang: "..."
Wouldn't you say she shot herself in the foot?
The princess summoned her, and no matter the reason, Shen Tang couldn't easily refuse, so she had no choice but to meet the princess again. However, this time, the princess only saw her alone, and Gu Chi, as her subordinate, could only wait outside the tent.
Once inside the tent, Shen Tang discovered that only she, the princess, and the rather dignified middle-aged female historian were present.
This time, Wang Ji was a bit warmer than last time.
"I heard that you were unwell a couple of days ago. I should have sent someone to inquire after you, but because of this unborn child, I have to keep my distance. Please understand, and do not let this cause any estrangement."
Shen Tang replied, "I dare not accept such praise."
"Previously, Lord Shen mentioned a remedy that could improve 'anterior pelvic tilt.' After much thought, I believe it is indeed a good remedy. I urge Lord Shen not to be stingy and to share it with me." The princess gracefully approached, her fragrance wafting through the air, and sat beside Shen Tang. Ignoring Shen Tang's stiff and tense state, she gently took her hand and slid it along her smooth, fair cheek. Her breath was sweet as orchids, and she whispered almost in Shen Tang's ear, "If you grant my request, Lord Shen, whatever you desire, I will grant it..."
Shen Tang: "!!!"
Gu Chi, blocked outside the tent, raised his hand to cover his ears, but it was futile; the sharp screams made his head throb with pain. All he did was have his hand grabbed and his face pressed against someone's?
Is it really necessary to lose your composure like this?
Gu Chi was gloating.
Shen Tang, however, needed those few seconds to slowly heal herself.
Considering that the princess was pregnant, Shen Tang dared not be rough. He could only smile awkwardly and withdraw his hand, saying, "Your Highness is too kind. This is simply the duty of a subject. I would not dare to ask for anything in return. Your Highness is of noble birth, please take care of yourself."
Princess Wang's charming smile vanished instantly.
With a stern face, he said, "Does Lord Shen look down on me?"
"I never had such a thought, but Your Highness's health is not as good as usual, especially in the first few months. You should take good care of yourself. The journey for the marriage alliance is long and the unknown is there, so we must be even more cautious."
Shen Tang spoke with neither servility nor arrogance, and the princess could find no fault with him. She knew that Shen Tang was different from the Shi Wu gang. She could frame Zheng Qiao, claiming that the child in her womb was Zheng Qiao's son, to arouse the greed of the Shi Wu gang, but she had not been able to find a weakness in this young prefect. Today, she had only intended to test him, but she did not expect the latter to react so strongly, which made her feel troubled.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the camp became extremely quiet.
The atmosphere was broken by a commotion outside the tent.
Listen carefully, and you'll hear Gu Chi too.
Ignoring the princess, Shen Tang got up and went out to investigate, sternly rebuking, "Princess, what's all this commotion outside your tent?"
Gu Chi exclaimed urgently, "My lord, something has happened!"
Shen Tang then noticed that there was one of their own soldiers beside Gu Chi, who had clearly come to deliver a message. Her heart sank, and she pressed, "What happened? Has an enemy invaded?"
"No, please, my lord, go and preside over the ceremony."
Ignoring the princess, Shen Tang dragged Gu Chi and the messenger back. On the way, she roughly learned what had happened and immediately sneered angrily: "Well—you blind fools!"
Having said that, the bow and arrow appeared in his hand.
Princess Wang's camp was not far from Shen Tang's camp, and they arrived at the scene of the incident in no time.
Wow, it's quite lively.
The two groups were on the verge of drawing their swords.
Without a second thought, Shen Tang drew the bowstring, and the dragon scales on the bow shone brightly. A silver arrow swiftly formed at her fingertips, streaking through the air with a silvery light before grazing the cheeks of one of the group. The shockwave from the arrow left a red mark on its surface.
She was riding a motorcycle.
Even before the person arrives, the essence of Chinese culture has already arrived.
"A bunch of old bastards, are they eager to come and eat at this feast?!"
_(:3」∠)_
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