The constable frowned with some worry. Zhao Gao was a scoundrel who came from a bandit family. How could he really be obedient? He was afraid that after such a reminder, he would not leave.
Wang Yong saw that he didn't move and stared blankly: "What are you doing? Go find Zhao Gao quickly, explain the situation to him, and control those refugees."
"Absolutely, absolutely not allow them to appear in front of the princess. Do you understand clearly?"
"Yes, I understand."
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Jiang Ling and the others entered the city at noon. Looking at the prefect who came to greet them, they whispered, "Master Wang, there's no need to be so polite. If you're in a hurry to get on with your journey, you can skip the government office and rest in the inn for two days before leaving."
Wang Yong hesitated after hearing this, then said respectfully, "Yes, then, General, please follow me. The best inn in the city has been cleared, and you can all stay here."
"It will be safer for the princess without outsiders."
"Well, thank you, Your Majesty. The notice posted at the city gate says that Lord Liu Heng tragically died suddenly. Is this true?"
“…”
Wang Yong hesitated for a moment and nodded. "Yes, there was an assassin in the mansion. Lord Liu was drunk at the time. I didn't expect the thief to be so abominable that he actually... killed Lord Liu."
"This matter has been reported to the court. I believe someone will be sent to investigate soon."
He lowered his head to hide the strangeness in his eyes. It was impossible to investigate. All traces had been cleaned up. Besides, it was just an inspector who was dead.
The imperial court was busy with disaster relief, but it had no time to care about the life and death of a small official. By the time it wanted to, there was no trace left.
Jiang Ling looked at him deeply, hummed and said nothing more. A group of people stopped the carriage at the door of the inn and reached out to help the people in the carriage.
Li Xue was wearing a veil. She placed her hand gently on his palm and slowly got out of the carriage. She covered her mouth and coughed from time to time. Her originally thin body looked even thinner.
"Princess, you are too weak. Why don't you stay at the inn for two more days until you are well again? The team will go ahead and I will stay with you."
"What? No, I can't delay your journey. It's okay. I'll just rest in the carriage. Ahem, besides, I have old health problems."
Bei Yueli came over and said worriedly, "Sister-in-law, you weren't this thin before in the Imperial City. Did you feel unwell on the way? You must tell me. Your health is the most important thing."
"Brother is right. If you are not feeling well, you might as well stay and take good care of yourself. When you are better, you can ride with me to catch up."
"But, but I..."
Jiang Ling whispered, "It's okay. Your health is the most important thing. You still have a long way to go. You can't stay sick like this forever."
Li Xue lowered her head with an apologetic look in her eyes: "I'm sorry, it's all because of my poor health that I've caused trouble for the Major General."
"It's okay. I asked you to marry me, so taking care of you is what I should do. So it's settled. I'll stay with you and take care of you until you're almost well."
"Okay, I understand."
The group checked into the inn. Jiang Ling was worried that she couldn't handle it, so she went to Jiang Sheng to ask for some spiritual spring water. She couldn't bear to watch her die of illness.
Jiang Sheng in the room heard this and stared at him with interest, jokingly saying, "Brother, are you interested in the Third Princess? I told you to use some spiritual spring water, otherwise your body won't be able to bear it."
"However, if you really fall in love with her, then in the future disputes between us and the court, it is inevitable that she will be hurt."
Jiang Ling shook her head: "No, His Majesty has never treated her well. Escaping from the palace is a relief for her. Besides, even if a dispute arises, she will not stand on the side of the Jiang family."
"Then... send him back to the capital. After all, the dispute between the Jiang family and the imperial court will eventually come to light."
"Well, it's good that you understand, brother. I'll give you the spiritual spring water."
Jiang Sheng took out a bottle, filled it with spiritual spring water and handed it over: "Give it to her a little bit at a time, it will slowly improve her health. That way you can catch up earlier and we can go home together."
Jiang Ling nodded, turned and walked out.
*
"Cough, cough, cough~~~"
Xiao Zhu poured a cup of tea and said worriedly, "Princess, are you really okay? You're almost as thin as a skeleton now. You can't bear to continue traveling."
"Well, the Major General said he would stay with me until I recover before continuing on my journey."
"That's good. The young general is such a good man. You two will definitely be in perfect harmony when you get married. I think the young general treats the princess very well. It will be wonderful to live in the Northern Wilderness in the future."
Li Xue took a sip of tea, a trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes, and she muttered softly: "He deserves better. I...can't be with him for long. It's best not to be tempted."
"Respecting each other like guests is what suits us."
Xiao Zhu didn't hear clearly and asked in confusion: "Princess, what were you saying just now?"
"Oh, it's nothing. I mean, he's such a good person, he deserves better. Wouldn't a sickly person like me be a burden to him?"
"Princess, look at what you said. The young general has never been so considerate to any woman. He must be fond of you. Otherwise, the eldest princess would be eagerly waiting to get married, but would be rejected by the young general."
When Li Xue heard this, a ripple passed through her heart.
Just as she opened her mouth to say something, she heard a knock on the door and heard the man's familiar voice: "Princess, have you rested?"
"Ahem, Xiaozhu, why don't you go open the door quickly."
"Hey, yes, I'll go right away."
After opening the door, Xiao Zhu smiled brightly: "The young general is here. Xiao Zhu will go downstairs to buy some cakes for the princess. You two can chat slowly."
Jiang Ling nodded and went into the house. She placed a pot of tea on the table and whispered, "This tea is made with water from the snowy mountains. It's very good for moistening the throat and relieving coughs. Princess, you might want to try it."
Li Xue came over and poured a cup of tea for each of them. After taking a sip, she found it sweet and delicious with a faint floral scent. Her eyes lit up.
"Mmm, delicious. This tea is delicious."
"As long as the princess likes it, drink more every day from now on."
The two sat facing each other, not knowing what to say for a moment. The atmosphere became a little awkward. Li Xue moved her lips and whispered, "Major General, I, I embroidered a purse for you."
"Look at it...like it, like it or not."
Li Xue took out a green purse embroidered with orchids from her sleeve, lowered her head slightly and did not dare to look at him.
Jiang Ling took it and said softly, "Thank you, Princess. I like it very much."
The waiter outside called out, "Sir, the hot water you requested is here."
"...Princess, please wash up. I'll be leaving first. If you need anything, please let the innkeeper know."
"good."
Li Xue watched him go out and slowly exhaled. Her ears and face were a little red. She didn't know what was wrong with her. She became nervous whenever someone faced her.
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