Chapter 2299: One More Member Added
Chapter 2299: Chapter 2299: One More Member Added
Shu Yu mentioned Aunt Hong, "When you return to the capital in a while, please take Aunt Hong along with you and take care of her for me during the journey."
"Rest assured, I’ll handle this matter."
Madam Hou originally planned to return in a few days. Ms. Kang, who was supposed to travel with her, would stay here a while longer to accompany Yao Po in his studies for several months, so Aunt Hong was entrusted to Madam Hou.
As for Wan Yan, who delivered the letter, Madam Hou met with him and talked. She understood that Wan Yan intended to seek learning here.
He came for studying, doing proper things, and Madam Hou, as a concubine, shouldn’t interfere much. Additionally, she had to thank him for delivering the letter, allowing Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng to prepare in advance.
Because of this, staying at Zhenglu Academy wouldn’t be a problem for Wan Yan.
Madam Hou promised him that she would explain clearly to Lord Wan and plead on his behalf after she returned.
With most things settled, Lu’s had now moved onto the right track, and each area was looked after by stewards. Shu Yu no longer needed to meticulously instruct them as she did initially; they could operate smoothly.
Therefore, they quickly packed their bundles, and early the next morning, they left the county town directly.
This time, only the four of them were traveling, light in packing and swift in movement.
Who would have thought, just as the carriage reached outside the city gates, they saw someone leaning against it with a horse waiting for them. Judging by his sleepy demeanor, it seemed he had been waiting for quite some time.
"You finally arrived."
Meng Yunzheng got down from the carriage and looked at Zhao Xi and the bundle on his shoulder, "What’s this supposed to mean?"
"You’re acting off, and you’re asking me what I mean?" Zhao Xi snorted lightly, "I’m coming along with you."
Zhao Xi was among the few who knew the last black market was in the southwest, and he was also aware Meng Yunzheng planned to go there once married.
Initially, Meng Yunzheng planned on going secretly, making it difficult for Zhao Xi to tag along. Now, not only was he setting off openly, he was bringing Shu Yu with him as well. Something had clearly happened that Zhao Xi didn’t know.
Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu exchanged a glance and, after a brief contemplation, agreed, "Alright, get on the horse."
With that said, he returned to the carriage and told Shu Yu, "Although Zhao Xi’s fighting skills are mediocre, he’s good at looking after himself, and with his superior medical skill, there should be places on our journey to the southwest where he’ll be handy."
Shu Yu recalled the scene in Changjin Prefecture where they rescued Uncle Meng earlier. Without Doctor Mi, who had a close relationship with Uncle Meng, it would have been quite challenging to find a doctor unafraid of trouble.
Thus, Zhao Xi joined the team.
However, while traveling in the carriage, he felt like he had suffered a thousand points of damage.
Looking to the left at the newlywed couple who were glued to each other, then to the right at Xia Yan continuously feeding Ying Xi, yet not breaking through their relationship, Zhao Xi’s face looked unpleasant.
What’s there to brag about? If he weren’t risking his life for the greater good, he’d also have a loving family at his side enjoying familial bliss, much happier than them.
Unable to bear it anymore, he indignantly reminded them, "I say, could you pay attention a bit? We are currently on an urgent journey to save someone, not leisurely touring the sights. Could you show some urgency? Look at you, still whispering sweet nothings here, without pressure, no worry at all. It’s really making me doubt whether you have hearts."
Due to the journey, Shu Yu was experiencing aching back pain and was letting Meng Yunzheng help align and massage her back, "..."