Everyone dismounted.
"Third Master!"
"Father."
He shouted.
Third Master's expression darkened. "Mm." He looked at Jing Rong.
Jing Rong walked to him and cupped his hands. "Third Master, long time no see."
Third Master puffed out his chest and said politely, "I didn't expect Young Master Jing to come to Houliao. Welcome."
He knew Jing Rong was a prince, but it wasn't appropriate to say it out loud.
"I'll have to trouble you, Third Master. I'll have to trouble you for a while."
"Don't mention it. Just treat this place as your home and stay as long as you want. There's no need to be polite."
"Thank you."
Third Master frowned and revealed his anger. "I didn't expect such a thing to happen on your way here. Those arrogant Yue Dan people can't just let this matter go."
How could he let them capture his guest?
"Oh right, where's Miss Ji?"
He was very concerned.
At this time …
Ji Yunshu helped the pregnant Tang Si down from the carriage.
She walked forward.
She cupped her hands at Third Master. "Third Master."
Third Master sized her up and asked nervously, "Miss Ji, are you injured?"
His tone softened.
"Thank you for your concern, Third Master. I'm fine."
"That's good." He was relieved and sighed. "You must have had a hard journey. Miss Ji, you should rest well tonight. Don't worry about anything else."
She nodded lightly.
At this time, Jing Rong's guard came forward. "Young Master, what should we do with that person?
He pointed at Bai Yin who was dragged here.
He was lying motionless on the ground.
He was on the verge of death.
Jing Rong's eyes were cold. "Is he dead?"
"Not yet."
When Master San saw this, his eyes trembled and he asked, "Who is he?"
"Pill Master Yue."
Third Master's face turned murderous. "Since he's from Pill Master Yue, kill him."
Jing Rong quickly stopped him. "No, he might be useful if we keep him alive."
"Then what do you want to do with him?"
He thought for a moment. "Lock him up first. We'll talk about it later."
Third Master didn't refute him. He glanced at his men.
Thus, two burly men stepped forward in their iron boots, grabbed Bai Yin's arm and dragged her away.
Ji Yunshu glanced at him, then hurriedly looked away.
Please don't die!
She still hadn't figured out the truth about the portrait.
Then —
San Ye dragged Jing Rong away to discuss some matters.
Ji Yunshu and Qin Xi were assigned to their respective resting areas.
Ji Yunshu changed into clean clothes.
He was also in high spirits.
Tang Si fetched a large blanket for her and said, "The grasslands get very cold at night. You should cover yourself with more at night."
She was tidying up her hair that had fallen over her shoulders when she saw Tang Si rushing out. She hurriedly pulled her back.
"Alright, you don't have to work anymore. I'm not a child. Look at you, you have a big belly now. What if you fall?"
Tang Si chuckled as she sat on the ground. "Don't worry, I'm fine. Whenever I stop, I feel uncomfortable all over. Right now, I can't go up the mountain, nor can I practice martial arts. What's even more pitiful is that I can't even drink alcohol. I'm suffocating from day to night. If I'm not allowed to move, I'll die."
Sigh —
Ji Yunshu sighed.
"You're going to be a mother soon. Why do you keep saying the word 'death'? It's so inauspicious. "
"Look, look, look. You're bringing your Central Plains' style again. In our Houliao, such things are not taboo."
"…"
'Fine!
I give up! '
Ji Yunshu smiled and began to tidy up her clothes. She muttered, "I wonder what they're talking about."
Tang Si heard her and hurriedly said, "They must be talking about Yue Dan. I think my father will go find Muzar tomorrow."
Muzar?
The leader of Houliao!
Rumor has it that when he was young, he killed gods and buddhas alike.
He never feared anything in his life. However, he didn't have any ambitions. He was content with staying in Houliao and the title of the overlord of the grasslands. Moreover, the leaders of Houliao had always been like this. They didn't show any great ambitions. This was also the reason why Houliao had been fierce in the grasslands for over a hundred years.
This was also the reason why the relationship between the Great Lin and Houliao had always been tense. Both sides were on guard against each other and monitored each other.
As the saying goes, well water doesn't interfere with river water. If you offend me, I will retaliate!
However, it was precisely because of this that Houliao and Yue Dan's goals diverged greatly. A mountain cannot hold two tigers. If Yue Dan wanted to dominate the grasslands and fight for the Central Plains, he must first destroy Houliao. Tang Si clenched her fists and angrily said, "Those Yue Dan people were just a small tribe in the western border. Now, they're arrogant and constantly annexing the surrounding small tribes. They even want to fight with our Houliao. It's like throwing an egg against a rock. Ridiculous! This time, they made a move to capture you. My father definitely won't let them off.
They must be waiting for tomorrow to find Muzar to discuss how to kill those sons of b * tches. "
Ji Yunshu replied, "A war between the two sides is unavoidable."
"They should have started a long time ago. Yue Dan brought his troops here to camp. This is a blatant provocation! We should have sent troops to exterminate them a month ago, but Muzar had too many misgivings and didn't send his troops. I want to see what reason Muzar has to keep dragging this out. "
There weren't many people who dared to call the leader of Houliao by his name.
Tang Si was one of them.
On the other side.
Qin Xi took her medicine and prepared to rest.
Lang Po's voice came from outside the tent. "Miss Qin, have you rested?"
Her heart suddenly tightened. She quickly tidied up her makeup and pursed her lips.
She rushed out of the tent and replied, "Not yet."
"Then … then I'll come in."
"Oh!"
'Why is this conversation so stiff?'
Lang Po walked in with his head lowered. He didn't dare to look at Qin Xi. "Umm …"
Qin Xi shyly stood there and asked, "Brother Lang, do you need something from me?"
He quickly took out the things he brought and handed them to her. "These are spices used by Houliao to drive away the cold. The prairie is very cold and your body hasn't recovered yet, so I brought some for you. You can put it next to your pillow when you sleep."
Qin Xi was touched and took it.
"Thank you, Brother Lang."
"No need to thank me. I'm a man, so I should take care of you." Lang Po patted his chest.
The corners of her mouth curved into a smile.
Lang Po didn't dare to look at her.
He shifted his feet and didn't know what to say.
He seemed very embarrassed.
"Then … if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. Miss Qin, rest early."
"Okay."
He turned to leave. Just as he reached the door —
"Brother Lang." Qin Xi stopped him.
"Huh?" He turned and met her gaze. "What's wrong, Miss Qin? Is there anything else? "
Qin Xi looked at him and thought for a moment. She bit her lip. "Why don't you … drink some hot water before you leave?"
This …
Lang Po felt as if someone had stuffed a candy into his mouth. It was so sweet that it reached his heart.
At that moment, he thought he must have gone crazy!
Could it be …
Did that brat Shi Ziran really get it right?
His feelings for Qin Xi were really …
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