Chapter 382: Destiny
A dozen Chixiao soldiers blocked the intersection, checking passers-by one by one.
Especially when they see young men, they check them very strictly.
Xiao Xixi, with a big belly, was standing at the back of the team, holding Luo Qinghan. Luo Qinghan was hunched over, his head was wrapped in clothes, and his eyes were closed, making him look like a blind man.
They continued to move forward with the team.
When it was their turn, Chi Xiaojun stared at Luo Qinghan's face and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong with you?"
Xiao Xixi answered helpfully: "He is my husband. He is blind and has a disease. I want to accompany him to the county town to see a doctor this time."
As she spoke the last part, she began to wipe away her tears and talked about how miserable her life was. Not only did she marry a blind man, but he also fell seriously ill and she was pregnant. Now her family was unable to make ends meet and life was really unbearable!
Chi Xiaojun was impatient to listen to her muttering and interrupted her rudely.
"Alright, alright, take out the pass quickly, and take off the clothes on your man's head."
Xiao Xixi took out a document from her arms, but did not hand it to the other party. Instead, she spoke in a low voice.
"My husband has leprosy. The doctor in our village said that he can't be exposed to the wind and it's contagious. He has touched this Lu Yin before. You guys just need to take a look, but it's best not to touch it. I'm afraid you will be infected too."
At this time, Luo Qinghan cooperated and stretched out his right hand. The back of his hand was covered with red rashes, which were densely packed and looked very scary.
Those Chixiao soldiers were frightened and quickly retreated, keeping a distance from Luo Qinghan, for fear of being infected by him.
Xiao Xixi handed the document in her hand to them and said, "Take a look at our pass!"
Chi Xiaojun's face was filled with disgust: "Get away! Get away! Don't come any closer!"
Xiao Xixi could only retract her hand in disappointment.
But even so, those Chixiao soldiers still insisted on asking Luo Qinghan to take off the clothes wrapped around his head. They wanted to see Luo Qinghan's face.
Luo Qinghan was not shy and carefully lifted a corner of her clothes, revealing the dense red spots on her cheeks.
The Chi Xiao army felt sick when they saw this and quickly waved their hands.
"Alright, alright, hurry up and leave!"
Luo Qinghan slowly covered his face with clothes, and with the support of Xiao Xixi, he slowly walked forward.
Not until they were far away did the Chixiao Army dare to regroup.
Xiao Xixi and Luo Qinghan managed to get through the interrogation.
Luo Qinghan undid the clothes wrapped around his head and washed the rashes on his face and the backs of his hands with water.
Xiao Xixi took out the bag hidden in her clothes, put it on her back, and entered Chenbao County with Luo Qinghan.
Chenbao County is the territory of Sima Jiang Yuanshan of Biebu.
Jiang Yuanshan was born in a poor family and suffered a lot in his early years. It was not until his middle age that he began to stand out on the battlefield. Then he gradually accumulated military merits and was promoted step by step to the position of Sima of the Separate Department.
Luo Qinghan didn't know much about Jiang Yuanshan.
Similarly, Jiang Yuanshan knew very little about the prince.
When Jiang Yuanshan heard the news that the prince had been murdered, he was just surprised and did not have any other emotions.
He thought this matter had nothing to do with him, but he didn't expect that the prince would come to him.
Jiang Yuanshan asked in disbelief: "What did you say? Who's here?"
The servant knelt on the ground and said nervously, "That man said he is the prince and wants to see you. He is outside. Do you want to meet him?"
Jiang Yuanshan felt that this matter was really ridiculous.
He heard that the prince had died two days ago, and today someone came to his door and said that he was the prince.
The plot twist happened too quickly!
Jiang Yuanshan put his hands behind his back and walked back and forth in the room, feeling very confused.
If the person who came to the door was really the prince, it meant that the news about the prince's murder was false.
Then wouldn’t Qiu Lei, who was killed by Qiu Yuan, have died unjustly?
Thinking of this, I suddenly felt a chill down my spine.
Because Jiang Yuanshan came from a poor family, he was most afraid of being involved in such conspiracy and infighting.
He didn't want to get involved in this muddy water at all.
But the person has already come to his door. If he refuses to see them, and the prince regains his status and then settles with him later, he will definitely not end up well!
After much hesitation, Jiang Yuanshan decided to meet the man who claimed to be the prince.
Soon, Luo Qinghan and Xiao Xixi were invited into the house.
Jiang Yuanshan carefully observed the young man who walked in, looking him up and down from head to toe several times.
Although the other person was wearing coarse clothes and looked dusty, judging from his appearance and demeanor, he was definitely not an ordinary person.
Just when Jiang Yuanshan was hesitating about how to address the other party, Luo Qinghan took out the prince's seal that he carried with him.
He placed the seal in front of Jiang Yuanshan and signaled him to check it himself.
Jiang Yuanshan picked up the seal and observed it carefully, and soon came to the conclusion that the seal was real!
Jiang Yuanshan quickly returned the seal with both hands, then knelt down and bowed respectfully.
"Your humble servant Jiang Yuanshan pays respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Luo Qinghan motioned for him to excuse himself.
Jiang Yuanshan asked him to sit down and had someone bring him the best snacks.
Xiao Xixi was cold and hungry. When she saw the hot snacks, she started eating them without hesitation.
Jiang Yuanshan was very curious about her identity, but he didn't dare to ask more.
Luo Qinghan took the initiative to introduce: "She is Concubine Xiao."
Jiang Yuanshan suddenly realized: "It turns out to be the Concubine!"
He bowed towards Xiao Xixi.
Luo Qinghan succinctly recounted what had happened in the Chenliu Palace.
Although Jiang Yuanshan already had some guesses in his mind, he still felt a chill in his heart after hearing the prince describe the entire process.
He didn't expect Qiu Yuan to be so cruel, and he didn't expect the prince to be able to break through numerous obstacles and arrive in Chenbao County safely.
It seems that the prince is truly destined to be so!
Luo Qinghan said in a deep voice: "My men are still in Panyun City. I need your help to break through Panyun City and bring the traitor Qiu Yuan to justice!"
Jiang Yuanshan was a little hesitant: "The Chixiao Army has 50,000 people, but I only have 30,000 people. If we really fight, we will probably be the losers in the end."
He paused, then added cautiously.
"I suggest you wait a little longer. We can send a message to the court and ask them to send troops to support us. By then, we will have more people and more power, so we will have a better chance of winning if a fight really breaks out."
Luo Qinghan could see that he didn't want to be the first to take action.
He wanted to delay time and let others take over this hot potato.
It is extremely difficult to expect such a veteran official to help oneself at any cost.
Fortunately, Luo Qinghan was not completely unprepared.
Luo Qinghan looked at the other person steadily and asked slowly, "Jiang Yuanshan, do you still remember the money that the head of the Shen family lent you twenty years ago?"
Jiang Yuanshan was stunned on the spot.
His face was full of surprise, and he obviously didn't expect the prince to suddenly bring up this matter.
My head is completely bald...
(End of this chapter)
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