Chapter 189 He peed again.
In an instant, the person was right in front of them.
The silver mask gleamed with a soft luster, and the figure on horseback stood amidst piled stones as white as jade and rows of pines as green as jade.
"What are you doing here?" Lu Qingqing asked in surprise.
"I'm not going back to the city today; I'm staying at Xiao Zhang's place. Your brother is worried and is waiting for me at the village entrance, so I rode over to check on him."
Xu Rui's gaze swept past her and looked at the carriage behind them; in the darkness, his eyes were exceptionally dark.
"Good heavens, they're newlyweds, and you're eavesdropping?"
As soon as Lu Qingqing blurted out those words, Xu Rui's face burned.
Fortunately, they were wearing masks and the darkness of night concealed their identities, so nothing could be seen.
"I... I also have something to ask him."
Perfect timing, Lu Qingqing also needs to discuss something with him, so she won't have to go to the city to find him tomorrow.
She turned around, intending to tell the Wan family's servants to go back.
Only then did they realize that the Wan family's carriage had already turned around and left, leaving only a blurry, dim yellow light flickering.
Let's go.
Xu Rui turned his horse around, leaned against the side of the carriage, and walked alongside it.
Lu Qingqing was already very skilled at driving the carriage. While lightly cracking the whip, she talked to him about making medicinal herbs.
“Qingqing, I was just worried about how the people would survive this year’s famine, and you have given them another way out.”
"Just go ahead and do it; I'll take care of the sales."
"Really? This is different from medicinal herbs. The finished product will be expensive, and the ingredients and efficacy are unknown. It also has a shelf life. Unlike urgently needed medicines like wound medicine, no one would easily try it without connections."
"I know," Xu Rui said softly.
It was as if they were afraid of disturbing the chirping of insects in the roadside grass.
He looked ahead with a slightly wary gaze at a dark thicket of bushes.
"The Holy Physician Sect is becoming increasingly arrogant. The price of medicinal materials is rising again and again, and they have even cut off the supply of medicinal materials to several cities. We will start from these places and ship the raw materials and finished medicines together."
I can make connections, especially in the Hunan region. This year the weather has been favorable, and the grain harvest is plentiful. We can even exchange medicine for grain..."
Lu Qingqing once again marveled at how useful this partner was.
It's as if he can do whatever she asks.
"You're so amazing, how did you end up like this?" Lu Qingqing couldn't help but ask.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment.
"Oh, just asking, just asking."
"It's nothing, I just wasn't on guard against...".
Who are you completely trusting?
The two words were spoken too softly, and Lu Qingqing didn't hear them clearly.
It seems to be... a green plum?
Suddenly, the sound of a sharp blade slicing through the air rang out.
Xu Rui shot an arrow from his sleeve, dismounted, and strode into the bushes.
"What is it?" Lu Qingqing asked with great interest.
Qiaoxiu groggily poked her head out of the carriage; she had just woken up after a nap inside.
"It's a rabbit."
Xu Rui came over carrying a big, fat rabbit.
"Are we having rabbit meat today?" Qiaoxiu asked, still feeling dizzy.
Lu Qingqing: "It wasn't us who hit it, you can dream about it."
Xu Rui chuckled lightly: "The Zhang family isn't short of meat, you can take this back."
"Alright then, I'll stew it and send you a bowl."
Lu Qingqing didn't stand on ceremony.
Her father really likes to eat rabbit meat.
Xu Rui pulled up some vines and wrapped the injured rabbit's leg tightly before throwing it onto the carriage.
"I think the arrow you just shot was very effective."
"A hidden blade? It's very convenient. I came to deliver this to Xiao Zhang. He's going to take the villagers into the mountains to hunt, and I thought having this would be an extra layer of protection."
Do you like it? It's good for self-defense.
Before Lu Qingqing could answer, he took off his hidden arrow and handed it to her.
Six arrows were inserted into the sleeve dart. Lu Qingqing was very curious and threw away the reins to measure them on her left arm.
"That's not how it works."
Xu Rui bent down and helped tie it.
"Each arrow has a press point on the back; press and hold to shoot."
When not in use, twist it to prevent the arrow from accidentally coming out.
Oh, it's something like insurance, Lu Qingqing understands.
A scent of fresh bamboo and soap lingered in the air, and the yellow glow of the lanterns seemed to warm the air and soften the man's voice.
Lu Qingqing sensed something was wrong and turned her head to see the man's face so close to hers.
His lower body was firmly fixed on the horse's back, his waist gathered strength, and his upper body bent down, level with Lu Qingqing.
Startled by Lu Qingqing's sidelong glance, he suddenly moved back.
Suddenly, the carriage jolted violently, causing Lu Qingqing to bounce high off the carriage floor.
She hurriedly reached out to grab the reins, but before she could, a body blocked her way and gently lifted her back into the car.
"Lu Congcong, what's wrong with you? Watch where you're going!" Lu Qingqing quickly grabbed the reins and scolded.
"Your brother is just ahead, I'll be going now." Xu Rui spurred his horse and prepared to leave.
Lu Qingqing quickly called out, "Wait, there's something else I haven't told you yet!"
The horse's hooves, which had been raised, came to a stop just in time.
Lu Qingqing then brought up Mu Daye's matter.
"Okay, I'll have someone investigate him!"
After saying that, he followed the carriage a few more steps slowly before spurring the horse forward.
Qiaoxiu leaned closer and said, "Sister, this county magistrate's son doesn't look like a county magistrate's son at all."
"Hmm, what does that look like?"
Lu Qingqing thought to herself, "When did Qiaoxiu become so perceptive? She can tell that he's not just a simple county magistrate's son."
"Like...people who come to you for treatment."
"What do you mean?"
"Hmm..." Qiaoxiu scratched her head, thinking about how to express herself.
"You say something and he nods, as if to say: Yes, yes, you're right, you're absolutely right."
"Hahaha..." Lu Qingqing was amused by her expression.
Is this how Xu Rui performed?
How could that be?
It's just that they share the same viewpoint and goals!
Xu Rui ran straight to Xiao Zhang's house.
"Brother, brother, the hidden blades you sent are so useful! I just shared them with everyone, and I even shot two pheasants on the mountain!"
"Okay, as long as it works, I'm tired and need to rest."
"Brother, you haven't had any chicken yet! My wife made it, it's so delicious, even better than the ones in restaurants."
"I'm not eating anymore. You guys eat. I'm going to sleep. Do whatever you want, just pretend I don't exist."
"..."
Xu Rui touched his collarbone as soon as he entered the room.
It was hot there, hotter than anywhere else.
Her lips were just here...
Xu Rui climbed onto the kang (a heated brick bed), pulled back the quilt, and wrapped himself up.
In the dead of night, he was awakened by some kind of dream.
I opened the door to go into the yard to wash up, but then I saw a dark figure squatting in front of the water vat washing his pants.
"Brother, I peed again..."
"Didn't you say you wouldn't pee after getting married?"
Hearing that choked and helpless voice, Xu Rui's face changed.
"No, you...you really peed?"
----------------------------------------
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com