Chapter 317 Liao Ye is still alive
Zhu Feng and Zhui Ying entered the alley but didn't see Zhao Jiu. They walked further in and saw him again after turning a corner.
After turning into two alleys, the other party finally stopped.
Zhao Jiu took off his patched cloth hat, tore off his fake beard, and revealed his disguised dark face.
Several men dressed as beggars emerged from a dilapidated temple nearby.
One of the elderly men was being helped along; his head was drooping, as if he were asleep.
"So you were hiding here? No wonder we couldn't find you outside the city."
"My lords, do you know the whereabouts of the divine physician? Brother Liao was shot in the shoulder with an arrow and lost too much blood. We found a doctor, who said he doesn't have much time left and only the divine physician can save him."
"Please, you two, save Brother Liao."
Zhu Feng and Zhui Ying went out to report this matter to Xiao Xuance.
Yun Zhaoxue ate a meat bun, and the wontons had just been served.
She asked in surprise, "You're dying? It's that serious?"
Zhuiying replied, "Yes! The wound is very close to his heart. I think it's a miracle that he's made it this far."
"Zhu Feng, after you finish eating, hurry back and ask the divine doctor for help."
"yes!"
"Zhuiying, have him go to the Fulai Inn across the street and wait there. He can come back to eat later."
Yun Zhaoxue scooped up a wonton, blew on it twice, and said, "Let's go take a look after we finish eating."
Xiao Xuance knew she wanted to save him and somewhat disagreed, "Xue'er, you are pregnant and should not stand for long periods or overexert yourself. We have arranged for Doctor Hua to treat him. If he can save him, he will; if not, then so be it."
He would definitely choose his wife over an outsider.
Yun Zhaoxue gave him a reassuring look. "I'll go and see if there's anything I can do to help. Master Liao isn't a bad person. You wanted to save him, otherwise you wouldn't have sent someone to invite the divine doctor."
“It will take several hours to save people, and I’m worried that your body won’t be able to handle it.”
"I'm not that fragile, don't worry."
Each time she farms in her space, she spends two or three hours at a time without feeling tired. Instead, she feels a great sense of accomplishment when she sees the crops on the ground. If there weren't other people at home, she could farm for half a day.
After finishing their wontons, they went to the inn. Zhu Feng went to call the divine doctor, but he hadn't returned yet.
Yun Zhaoxue examined Lao Liao's wound. The arrow had been pulled out, two inches from the new caliber, and the bleeding had stopped. The wound was black and festering, and the skin around the edges was a horrifying purplish-red.
The wound needs to be cleaned and the necrotic tissue removed.
She finished taking his pulse.
Zhao Jiu pressed on anxiously, "Princess, is there any hope for Brother Liao?"
"Yes! There's hope!"
"That's wonderful, Princess, please save Brother Liao."
"Let's wait for the miracle doctor to arrive before we talk about it."
Downstairs, Zhu Feng led Hua Murong into the inn's lobby. A figure came down the stairs, his eyes lit up when he saw them, and he excitedly rushed forward, "Master, how did you get here? Where's Xue'er? Has she arrived?"
“Master, you don’t need to come to greet me. I will come to find you myself.”
Hua Murong was also surprised to see him. "What are you doing here? Have you made arrangements in Lin'an?"
“My parents and brother are here at home, that’s enough for me. They were worried about Xue’er giving birth in Lingnan, so they asked me to bring some of the most experienced midwives over. That’s why I came south to find you right away. How is Xue’er?”
The last sentence was addressed to Zhu Feng.
He was Xiao Xuance's subordinate, so he must have known.
"The princess is well, Young Master Pei, please!" Zhu Feng saw people moving around in the inn and, without knowing what was going on, gestured for him to go upstairs.
Upon seeing Yun Zhaoxue, Pei Huaiji excitedly stepped forward and hugged her, saying, "Xue'er, your second brother thought he would never see you again."
When the rebel army reached the gates of Lin'an, the prefect fled with his troops. The people held out in Lin'an, hoping to save it until reinforcements arrived. If Lin'an also fell into the rebels' hands, the battle would last another three months.
Xiao Xuance saw that he was still holding onto Yun Zhaoxue and interrupted him, "Second Brother."
Pei Huaiji's attention finally shifted to him. "You're my brother-in-law? It's only been two or three months, how come you've gotten so tanned?"
Xiao Xuance: "...You look much more haggard, and you've even grown a beard."
"I'm in a hurry to get on my way, I don't have time to shave. Besides, I'm all alone, so it doesn't matter if I'm a little unkempt. But you're a married man. Men dress up to please women. Xue'er has fair skin. If you two walk down the street, people will definitely think you're not a good match."
Xiao Xuance usually wore coarse linen clothes. He didn't pay much attention to his clothing when he was running his business. After being exiled, he was also dressed simply in plain clothes when he left the city this time. If it weren't for his face and temperament, he would look like a country bumpkin.
Yun Zhaoxue was dressed in the finest satin, with fair skin and a beautiful face; she was clearly a young lady from a wealthy family.
They really are not a good match at all.
"I was in a hurry to leave today, so I dressed casually. My second brother is the same age as me and is not married yet. He needs to pay more attention to his appearance. If he can't find a wife, he will be a lonely man for the rest of his life."
"You're not only dressed casually, your face is also dark."
Seeing that the two were not getting along, Yun Zhaoxue interjected, "Second brother, a man should save money to make sure his wife eats well and dresses well. Others will only think that he loves his wife, so why would they think they are mismatched?"
Pei Huaiji clutched his chest, looking extremely heartbroken. "Xue'er, you must help him..."
“A-Ce, you shouldn’t have said that your second brother can’t find a wife.”
Out of consideration for his wife, Xiao Xuance casually cupped his hands in greeting, "Second Brother, it was my fault, please forgive me."
Pei Huaiji gave a haughty snort, "That's more like it."
Yun Zhaoxue then said, "Second brother, your medical skills are superb. Why don't you lend a hand to the divine doctor and save people?"
While they were talking, Hua Murong had already finished examining Lao Liao. "If we wait any longer, even a celestial being could come and save him."
"Save someone? Who's injured? I just arrived today and you're already asking me to save someone? I thought you were here to see me. What a disappointment."
He looked at the person lying on the bed with surprise, "How come it's Brother Liao? If it's him, I must save him."
The others should go outside and wait.
Xiao Xuance and Yun Zhaoxue had limited time outside and needed to get back before dark to buy things.
I bought fabric, seeds, grains, vegetables, fruits, farm tools...
I also bought bedding. Autumn is coming soon, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so I need to cover myself with thick bedding at night.
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