Qin Yining nodded but didn't answer immediately. Instead, he said, "First, ask the tribe members to arrange for them to rest. Biyu is injured, so ask someone to cook some porridge for her and take good care of her."
Lu Heng knew what to do. He called two female tribe members to send Biyu and Xinyu to rest.
When there were no outsiders around, Lu Heng said, "Are you worried that they are Spies?"
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Although I am not familiar with them, Biyu was injured because of me, so I will take care of her as much as I can. However, we cannot let our guard down. The provisions in our hands are too conspicuous here. I am worried that if Duke Xiyue becomes anxious and the two sides fight, it will cause unnecessary losses. "
"You are right." Lu Heng accompanied Qin Yining to walk around the camp and check the surroundings.
Qin Yining crossed his arms. The cold night wind blew against his face, causing him to squint slightly. He said in a low voice, "We have to be fully prepared. That Duke Xiyue is not a shrewd person. This kind of person can often do more unexpected and absurd things."
"The thing you are talking about, it is precisely because we cannot predict what he is thinking with our rationality that we have to be more vigilant." Lu Heng said, "Now that we have rested in the oasis for a while, the tribe members are in much better condition. The Minuo Tribe had always been a warlike tribe, and Gong Maxian knew many of them. After Anagi's persecution, they all had a strong will in their hearts. Even the women had a fearless will to fight. Compared to those sick people in the oasis who have never seen blood, we are not at a disadvantage in terms of numbers and fighting strength. "
"But as long as we fight, there will be casualties on both sides. I am not afraid of fighting, but I also don't want to cause unnecessary casualties. Everyone only has one life, and we cannot ignore the lives of others because of our own decisions. When he was at home, Pang Zhixi often said that no one is born lowly, and no one's life is more noble than anyone else's. Therefore, when there is a battle, it is the duty of soldiers to fight to the death. However, if the civilians are implicated because of war, then that is completely heartless. Now, most of the people in the Minuo tribe who are following us are not soldiers. I also don't want them to lose their lives because of us. "
When he heard Qin Yining's tone when he mentioned Pang Xiao, he couldn't help but feel a faint bitterness in Lu Heng's heart. But now that he had come to terms with it, he didn't deliberately capture his disappointment and bitterness... Instead, he analyzed the meaning in Qin Yining's words. and understood Pang Xiao.........
. I didn't expect Wang Ye to be a kind person.. Those rumors outside don't seem to be true. "
Qin Yining said with a smile, "Of course you can't believe all the rumors. In the past, there were people who said that I was terrible. "
Lu Heng couldn't help but smile. "As long as one has a clear conscience, one can't care about anything else."
"That's right. Especially in our current situation. " Qin Yining looked up at the sky. There were no stars tonight, as if all the light was covered by a pitch-black curtain. It was obvious that dark clouds were low, as if a heavy snow was coming.
Lu Heng also looked up at the sky. After a while, he said, "I've already secretly arranged for the tribesmen to carry a portion of the food with them, and to prepare enough water at all times. If an accident happens, we will try to bring food and horses with us when we escape. If we can't bring any supplies, we can ride horses and leave. At least we won't run out of food. "
"Yes. I think so too. Fortunately, you're here. I've already made the arrangements. "Qin Yining stopped and smiled." But don't worry, I won't allow this to happen. "
Lu Heng naturally knew Qin Yining's stubbornness.
Once she decided that something was her responsibility, she would grit her teeth and persist until the end.
But the Minuo Tribe wasn't her responsibility in the first place. He didn't want her to bear such a heavy burden.
"Forget it. Let's rest well tonight." Qin Yining smiled. "Back here, surrounded by the tribesmen of the Minuo Tribe, I'll be able to sleep better."
Lu Heng knew that she was still sick, and that she must be tired after today's torment in the palace. He hurriedly smiled and nodded. "Let's go. I'll take you back to your room."
Lu Heng gave his warm adobe room to Qin Yining, while he went to share a room with Harbala and the Chaganbala brothers. The rest of the tribesmen set up tents on the spot. Just like the countless nights when they were escaping, they took turns to keep watch, not daring to relax in the slightest.
Qin Yining fell into a deep sleep without worry.
Perhaps because she was still very weak, Qin Yining slept very soundly. The tribesmen all knew her condition, so no one came to wake her up. They just let her rest.
But just after noon, the tribesmen standing guard outside came to report to Uncle Arghan. "A group of people has arrived outside. The person leading them is the Junwang who brought the tribe leader back yesterday."
Uncle Arghan was shocked when he heard this. He didn't dare to be negligent and hurriedly went to call Lu Heng.
Lu Heng pondered for a moment, then went out without hesitation. He saw the man wearing a black cotton cloak standing with his hands behind his back. He stopped in his tracks and cupped his hands. "So it's the Junwang. Please forgive me for not going out to meet you."
Zhou Meng arrogantly raised his chin, indicating that Lu Heng could dispense with the formalities. He then said, "This King is here. Why didn't Miss Rong come out to meet him?"
Lu Heng inwardly cursed at this person. Shameless. A toad wanting to eat swan meat. However, he maintained a refined smile on his face. "My younger sister's body hasn't recovered yet. Yesterday, she was frightened, causing her condition to worsen. Yesterday, she even had a fever. Today, she has been unconscious and hasn't gotten up.
Please understand. "The meaning of his words was very clear. If it weren't for the tigress in your palace, Qin Yining's condition wouldn't have worsened. How could he still have the face to come find her?
As expected.
Zhou Meng's arrogant expression froze. He awkwardly and worriedly asked, "Is she alright? Have you called the imperial physician to take a look? "
"Many thanks to the Junwang. I've already asked the imperial physician to take a look. If the Junwang has any instructions, please let me know. I will pass them on. "
Zhou Meng couldn't help but frown. If Lu Heng kept using this as an excuse, wouldn't he never be able to see the beauty in the future?
Zhou Meng didn't argue with Lu Heng in front of him. He only said, "This King's youngest daughter has been born. Tonight, there will be a banquet. This King specially came to invite Miss Rong to attend."
"I'm afraid that's not very convenient. Your daughter's birth is a joyous occasion. My younger sister is seriously ill. If she attends, I'm afraid that she might be offended. "
Zhou Meng narrowed his eyes dangerously at Lu Heng and said mockingly, "Is that so? But This King doesn't think so. Miss Rong is the goddess who brings food. She's the goddess of the Sunset Moon Sect that we revere. If the goddess attends the banquet, the blessing will be bestowed upon my children, isn't it? Young Master Lu is obstructing me like this. I'm afraid that you don't trust This King, right? "
This person is quite self-aware! Of course, he doesn't trust me!
Lu Heng suppressed the criticism in his heart and said with a faint smile, "What is the Junwang saying? I'm extremely grateful that the Junwang has invited a divine physician for my younger sister. How can I not trust the Junwang?"
"Hmph! This King can't be bothered to talk to you about these useless things! " Zhou Meng said threateningly, "Miss Rong, please make your preparations tonight. Otherwise, This King won't mind sending troops to pick you up personally." After saying that, he left with a group of guards in a grandiose manner.
Harbala and Chaganbala couldn't understand what Zhou Meng had said. Seeing his domineering appearance, they were already dissatisfied.
Uncle Arghan pulled Lu Heng and said, "What should we do? Should we go or not? "
"Naturally, we have to go and take a look." Qin Yining's voice came from behind them.
Everyone hurriedly turned around and saw that Qin Yining was already dressed neatly. His hair was still loosely tied up in a simple bun, but his complexion was much better.
Lu Heng said, "If there's no good wine, there's no good banquet. I'm just afraid that he has an ulterior motive."
"I know." Although Qin Yining didn't hear what Lu Heng and Zhou Meng had said, he knew in his heart what Zhou Meng wanted. "How long can we hide if we only hide? Why don't we see what he wants to do? Once we're mentally prepared, we can actively respond. Everyone, let's just be alert. "
Although he didn't want Qin Yining to take any risks emotionally, Lu Heng knew that Qin Yining was right.
Now, the people of the Minuo Tribe treated them both as their tribe leaders. Just based on the fact that they were magnanimous enough to save them at all costs and escape from Si Qin's pursuit, they could not abandon them now.
Lu Heng couldn't help but sigh again.
Qin Yining took his medicine and rested for a while. He discussed with Lu Heng, Uncle Arghan and the Harbala brothers for a while, and the sky started to darken.
Just as they were talking in Uncle Arhan's tent, a series of footsteps that sounded like a tidal wave suddenly came from outside.
Qin Yining was just about to send someone to ask about the situation when the tribesmen who were on guard outside rushed in and said anxiously, "Not good, not good. There are a lot of people outside, they've surrounded our camp! "
Lu Heng's expression changed when he heard this, and he translated this for Qin Yining.
Qin Yining's expression was also serious. He stood up and said, "I'll go out and take a look."
"Don't go, it's too dangerous. I'll go." Lu Heng stopped Qin Yining.
Qin Yining said, "Let's go together."
Lu Heng looked at Qin Yining for a while, then nodded helplessly and said, "Alright, let's go together."
It was snowing lightly that night, but in the darkness, their camp was brightly lit. The young soldiers who surrounded the camp all had serious expressions on their faces.
Seeing Qin Yining and his group come out, the soldiers opened up a path. Zhou Meng walked out with his hands behind his back and said, "Let's go, the banquet is about to start. This King was worried that Miss Chu didn't know the way, so he came to pick her up."
Qin Yining looked around, then raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Is there a need to make such a big scene just to pick me up for the banquet?"
"What's wrong with making a big scene?" Zhou Meng said, then waved his hand behind him.
Seeing this signal, the general beside him immediately drew his sword and waved it. The blade flashed under the light. The rest of the soldiers who were armed with clubs and swords all took out their weapons and were ready for battle.
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