"Ling 'er … it's okay … he'll be fine in a few days …"
His intermittent voice echoed in the carriage. He tried his best to keep it calm, but it was difficult to hide the trembling voice and the extreme sorrow in it.
The carriage moved very slowly, without the slightest jolt. Even the front of the long street was cleaned and filled by servants, for fear that the slightest mistake would happen.
Xu Buling had not fainted. He lay motionless, half-dead. Today seemed really tragic and tragic, but it did not last long. The poison had not entered his heart and lungs, so he could still resist it for now. But if he did not detoxify the poison, he might really lie in bed for a year and a half.
Lady Lu sat on the couch, using her leg as a pillow for Xu Buling to lean on. Even if she tried hard to hold back her tears, they rolled out of her eyes and dripped on Xu Buling's cheek.
Lady Lu hurriedly picked up a handkerchief and carefully wiped the tears on Xu Buling's face. When she saw Xu Buling looking at her, she comforted him with a trembling voice.
"Ling 'er … close your eyes … have a good rest …"
"Don't cry …"
"Um … don't cry …"
Lady Lu's voice was choked. She shook her head, her eyes full of panic. "Don't speak … don't speak …"
Xu Buling smiled and leaned on her soft leg, close to Lady Lu's lower abdomen. A faint fragrance wafted into his nose, and even the pain on his body seemed to ease a little.
"I'm fine …"
"You're still saying …"
Lady Lu's cheeks were paler than Xu Buling's. She had bitten her lips so hard that they almost bled. Her heart was full of blame, puzzlement, heartache, and annoyance. But at this moment, how could she say it? She just sat carefully, not even daring to touch him.
Xu Buling looked up at the soft and beautiful cheeks. Although part of his line of sight was blocked by the towering lapels, from this angle, Lady Lu was really beautiful, but her eyes made his heart ache.
"I'm really fine … I'll be fine in a few days …"
Xu Buling wanted to sit up, but this scared Lady Lu. She gently pressed his shoulder. "Don't move … we're almost home, don't move …"
Xu Buling smiled helplessly. He held Lady Lu's hand, sighed softly, and closed his eyes.
…
The carriage passed through the three octagonal archways on Kuishou Street. At this moment, Chang 'an City was in an uproar. What happened during the day had been heard by everyone.
Compared to Xu Buring's actions, the title of 'Green Leader' was not even worth mentioning. It was not worthy of his spirit as a martial artist, and it was not worthy of his outstanding skills in front of Taiji Palace. If he hadn't been poisoned by the Dragon Lock Parasite, it wouldn't have been impossible for Xu Buling to be the number one in the world.
After all, no matter how powerful the best in the world was, in terms of achievements and style, it could not compare to the one who had left everyone in the dust at the summit of Taiji Palace.
On the way back, half of the martial artists of Chang 'an gathered by the roadside. Other than admiration and respect, there were only sighs. Outside Kui Shou Street, there were many famous people of Jianghu. From Chen Daoping, Situ Yueming, to Chen Si Ye, Yang Ping, Zhu Manlong, and even Manager Sun had closed early. They carried a jar of wine and came to take a look.
Martial artists were like this. No matter what happened in the past, those who dared to die for the sake of the country deserved to be called heroes. They were worthy of the respect of Jianghu.
The horse carriage slowly entered the octagonal gateway. Old Xiao was the one who received them. He only accepted the wine that Shopkeeper Sun had sent over. Xu Buring did not appear.
Outside the Su Palace, there were many nobles and nobles who came from the same street, asking about his well-being. However, they were all driven away by Lady Lu.
The guards and maids carried Xu Buling into the rear residence of the Prince's Mansion. They laid him down in the already prepared bedroom. The Imperial Physicians who came with the Palace began to examine his body.
Lady Lu stood alone by the window, looking at the young master lying on the sickbed. For some reason, the memories of the past surged into her mind.
It was like this in the past …
She stood outside the window, watching her strange husband on his last breaths being treated. She had once hoped that he would get better.
However, the heavens always seemed to be jealous of the talented. When a person should be in high spirits, it would suddenly stop.
It could not happen again …
Lady Lu's tears unknowingly welled up. Biting her lower lip, she wanted to cry and curse the heavens for being unfair. However, seeing Xu Buling looking at her from the corner of his eyes, she smiled. Even if her heart felt like it was being twisted by a knife, breathing required a lot of strength.
Dong! Dong, dong!
Unknowingly, it was already past the third watch.
The Imperial Physicians went to the outer residence to rest. The maids waited in shifts in the surrounding rooms to be summoned. During this time, Ning Yuhe, who was temporarily staying with the Xiao family, also came once. However, apart from a soft sigh, he could not say anything.
In the dead of night, Lady Lu walked into the room and sat down on a small stool next to the curtain. Her eyes never moved away. She was afraid that if she missed a glance, Xu Buling would be the same as before, never to be seen again.
"Madam, go and rest. I will take care of the little King."
Yue Nu stood by the window and called out softly.
Lady Lu shook her head and pursed her lips. After a moment of silence, she said, "Go and rest. I will accompany Ling 'er …"
Yue Nu knew Lady Lu's temperament. If Xu Buling did not wake up, he might not even close his eyes. She could only bow slightly, close the door, and leave.
The room became quiet.
Xu Buling did not feel sleepy at all. The indescribable pain in his body also made him unable to sleep for a while. Looking at Lady Lu, whose eyes were red, he hesitated and said softly,
"Aunt Lu, I am really fine. Don't you know me? Even the King of Hell does not dare to take me in. It is not easy for me to die. Go back to the room and rest … "
Lady Lu's eyes were very determined, "I will not leave. I will not leave even if you fall asleep. Your parents gave you to me. If anything happens to you, I will jump into the well and die …"
Xu Buling felt a little helpless. After thinking for a while, he moved a little to the side with some difficulty, "You will not be beautiful if you stay up late. Lie down for a while. You still have to feed me medicine and food tomorrow. How can I not be energetic …"
"…"
Lady Lu hesitated for a while, then she kicked off her palace boots and carefully lay down beside Xu Buling. She held Xu Buling's arm and stared at the side of Xu Buling's face.
"Sleep first, or I will not be able to sleep."
Her eyes were firm and clear. Apart from worry and gentleness, there were no other thoughts in them.
Xu Buling did not expect Lady Lu to be so close to him and even hug him. He blushed and blinked.
"That is not very good …"
Lady Lu frowned slightly, "I am your aunt! If anything happens to you, I will hold you and die together … "
"Uh …"
Xu Buling's body did not really hurt anymore. His heart was warm. After a moment of silence, he also closed his eyes and did not speak anymore. He only occasionally looked in the direction of the imperial palace.
Lady Lu lay on her side on the pillow. She did not even blink. She kept looking at Xu Buling until the east turned white and the cry of spring swallows came from outside the window …
