Chapter 624: Who can save me (1)
Translator: 549690339
After the sun had set, the sky remained dark for a long time before it was replaced by night.
On a slightly higher mountain slope, the diplomatic corps lit a bonfire and set up their tents.
The women did not get out of the carriage. They slept in the carriage with a thin blanket wrapped around them. Xu Qi ‘an and the other high-ranking officials slept in the tents. The guards at the bottom level slept around the bonfire.
Fortunately, it was the middle of spring, so the night was neither hot nor cold. It was quite comfortable when the wind blew. It was just that there were a lot of mosquitoes, and they liked these “fat sheep” with strong bodies.
“Pa pa” sounds were heard continuously as the soldiers cursed and chased away the mosquitoes.
When Xu Qi ‘an returned from his patrol and saw this scene, he knew that the diplomatic mission did not have any herbs to repel mosquitoes. At most, they had some medicine for wounds and commonly used detoxification pills.
As for the mosquito repellant herbs, they could not be so detailed.
“Why are there so many mosquitoes?” The judge of the court of judicial review was dressed in a white unlined garment. He came out of the tent and complained, ‘ my ears are buzzing with insects. How can I sleep? how can I sleep? ‘
Being pampered was a common problem for civil officials. Although there had been some shaking on the ship earlier, they were all small problems that could be endured.
It was much tougher to travel by land. There was no bed, no coffee table, no exquisite food, and he had to endure mosquito bites.
When the two censors heard the complaints of the Deputy of the court of judicial review, they immediately came out and echoed, frowning. “Difficult, difficult.”
At this time, it seemed that Xu Qi ‘an’s suggestion was stupid. If they hadn’t changed the land route, they would still be floating in the water, sleeping in a soft bed and resting in a separate room.
The Dragon, who had copper skin and iron bones, was not afraid of mosquito bites. It mocked, ‘”‘Since we’ve chosen to travel by land, we naturally have to bear the consequences. We’ve only been on the road for a day, we can still make it if we change our route to the water route.”
Xu Qi ‘an took out a special spice and said loudly, ” I have some insect repellent here. Take a piece and throw it into the bonfire. It will repel the mosquitoes.
The soldiers were overjoyed. They took the spices from Xu Qi ‘an and threw them into the bonfire.
The spice burned slowly in the fire, and a slightly pungent fragrance spread out. After a moment, there were no mosquitoes around.
haha, there really aren’t any mosquitoes. This is so comfortable.
“Thanks to Lord Xu, I can now sleep in peace.”
By the bonfires, the soldiers were not stingy with their praises. Xu yinluo’s spices had solved the problem in front of them. They felt much more comfortable after they were free from mosquito bites.
Happiness started from these small treatments. If it was another official or leader, he would definitely not care about the small troubles of the soldiers at the bottom.
He also wouldn’t think that if he didn’t sleep well at night, he would be tired the next day and have to hurry on with his journey … If it was a vicious cycle, it would lead to a decline in the combat power of the entire team.
As the soldiers ‘happiness increased, it would also be reflected to their leaders, and they would become more respectful and acknowledged their leaders.
For example, when Xu Qi ‘an suggested that they change their route and take a more difficult land route, the entire team complained in private. However, not including the 100 Imperial Guards, they did not complain at all.
This was recognition.
The two censors and the Deputy of the Supreme Court asked for a piece of incense and returned to the tent to light it up with an incense burner. The effect of repelling the mosquitoes was immediate. As expected, there was no more buzzing sound.
Lord Xu even prepared such a small thing. You are indeed an expert in solving cases. Your thoughts are meticulous.
The Imperial Censorate’s Censorate came out of the tent and loudly praised.
In the carriage not far away, the maidservants smelled a faint fragrance and said happily, “”This smell is quite good. Let’s go get some to burn to drive away the mosquitoes.”
what’s there to take? Xu yinluo and general Ying are having a conflict. Don’t ask for a snub now. Another maidservant said.
I dont think so. Xu yinluo has a good personality. She’s especially gentle to us women. The maidservant said.
“Oh … I’m talking about general Ying. We’re people from the Prince’s Mansion, so we should know what we’re doing. No matter how good Xu yinluo is, we can’t forget who we are. Do you understand?”
yeah, and I heard that Xu yinluo is changing the land route. That’s why we’re working so hard.
As soon as she said that, the other maidservants began to criticize Xu yinluo one after another, saying ‘hate, hate’ and ‘hate’ non-stop.
The Queen curled up in the corner and sneered in disdain.
These brainless servants were as short-sighted as toads, and could only see the mosquitoes flying in front of them.
Although she was also tired, she also doubted whether it was really dangerous to cross the water, and she also doubted Xu Qi ‘an’s judgment. But she firmly supported Xu Qi ‘an’s decision.
He would rather suffer a little than encounter danger.
The judge of the Supreme Court lifted the curtain of the tent and looked at Xu
Qi ‘an, who was sitting with the soldiers. He asked, “”How confident are you, Lord Xu?”
He was referring to the ambush on the waterway and tactfully reminded Xu Qi ‘an to consider the bet.
After all, he had taken a lot of money from Xu Qi ‘an. The Deputy of the Supreme Court did not have any enmity with Xu Qi’ an and did not like him. The main reason was that the Minister of the Supreme Court had a great enmity with Xu Qi ‘an. As an official under the Minister of the Supreme Court, he had to sit upright.
Where did I get the confidence? letting Yang Yan step into the trap was just. test in itself … Xu Qi ‘an shook his head slightly and didn’t speak.
“According to the time, yang Jinluo should have arrived at the flowing Rock Beach by now,” said an imperial censor.”l’m sure he already knows if there’s an ambush.” When is he going to meet us?”
“I’ve left a secret signal along the way,” Xu Qi ‘an said.”He’ll follow it.”
With Jin Gong’s speed, it wouldn’t take long for him to catch up following the signal. At the latest, by tomorrow morning, and at the earliest, by tonight, they would be able to catch up.
Chu Xianglong and the other civil officials fell silent, each having their own thoughts as they waited for Yang Yan’s arrival.
After half an hour, everyone fell asleep. Their snores were like the croaking of frogs, rising and falling one after another.
Xu Qi ‘an didn’t sleep. He took a dead branch and drew on the ground, thinking about how he should investigate the case after going to the North.
The most troublesome part of this matter was that he couldn’t do anything to the northern Garrison liege lord, but the northern Garrison liege lord could do anything to him easily.
It was understandable that the Deputy Chief of the court of judicial review had. negative attitude towards the case. He probably just wanted to go through the motions and then return to the capital to report on his mission … It did not make sense that there was not a single refugee after the massacre … I’ll have to observe the entire journey up north. Only a fool would go all the way up north.
Chu Xianglong’s strong opposition to me going by land might not have been without this consideration. He wants me to go straight to the North, and once I’m there, I’ll be a puppet that anyone can control.
You want to investigate the case in private?
In his dreams.
As he was thinking, he suddenly caught a wisp of Qi movement from a distance.
Xu Qi ‘an suddenly stood up. His right hand moved faster than his brain and pressed on the hilt of the black-gold long knife.
On the other side, Chu Xianglong also opened his eyes, his gaze sharp.
The two of them did not make eye contact, but looked towards the South together. In the dark night, a figure slowly walked over with a silver spear on his back. It was Yang Yan.
The moment they saw him, Xu Qi ‘an and Chu Xianglong showed their nervousness and anticipation.
The former bent down to pick up the water bag and went up to him, “”Boss, how’s the situation?”
Yang Yan took the water bag and drank it all in one breath. He said in a deep voice, ‘”‘There was a flood Dragon lying in ambush at the flowing stone beach, and the ship sank.”
Sure enough, there was an ambush. What I was afraid of really came. Murphy’s Law is universal … Xu Qi ‘an’s heart sank. The last bit of luck he had was gone.
Was there really an ambush?
Chu Xianglong clenched the hilt of his sword, the light of the bonfire reflecting off his slightly contracted pupils.
boss, please take a seat first. I’ll call the people from the three divisions over. They should listen together and understand the situation. Xu Qi ‘an beckoned Yang Yan to sit down by the bonfire and handed him the package of dry food.
Then, he entered the tents one by one and woke up the Censorate, the Deputy of the Supreme Court, and Constable Chen from the Ministry of Justice.
Constable Chen came out of the tent and saw Yang Yan. Without thinking, he asked anxiously, “”Yang Jinluo, did you encounter any ambushes?” The two censors and the Supreme Court’s Deputy stared at Yang Yan.
“There was an ambush at the flowing stone beach. The ship sank. If we didn’t change our route, we would have been annihilated today.” Yang Yan’s expression was solemn.
There really was an ambush, there really was an ambush … The judge’s heart sank to the bottom of the valley.
Completely annihilated? The two censors ‘expressions changed slightly. They suddenly looked at Xu Qi’ an and bowed.”Thanks to Lord Xu’s sharp senses, we were able to predict the ambush in advance, allowing us to escape this calamity.”
Constable Chen of the Ministry of Justice looked at Xu Qi ‘an with admiration. He was convinced of his superior’s power.
“Let’s talk in the tent.” The judge of the Supreme Court suggested.
Xu Qi ‘an nodded. He called Chen Zhao, who had already woken up, and ordered, “”Don’t sleep tonight. Everyone, raise your spirits and patrol properly.”
Chen Zhao heard the whole process and understood the seriousness of the matter. He nodded with a serious expression. “Don’t worry, my Lord.”
Xu Qi ‘an immediately entered the tent with the others.
The princess Consort, who was sleeping in the corner of the carriage, was awakened by a flurry of footsteps, the clattering of armor, and the sounds of discussion.
The maidservants in the carriage had already woken up and were looking out the window.
“What’s going on? why is it so noisy in the middle of the night?”
“Weren’t you sleeping well just now? Why did he suddenly go out to patrol …”
Wangfei’s heart trembled. She lifted the thin blanket, rubbed her eyes, pushed open the door of the carriage, and carefully jumped off.
She caught a group of Imperial Guards who were about to go out for a patrol and asked, “”What are you doing?”
The soldier at the front sized her up and said, “”Yang Jinluo is back. It’s said that he was ambushed at the quicksand beach and his ship sank.”
“If Lord Xu had not changed the route, we would all be dead by now,” a soldier from behind added.
Wangfei was shocked, and a strong sense of fear welled up in her.
There really is an ambush, and it’s coming for me … Fortunately, he was there. Fortunately, he reacted in time … She patted her chest. At this moment, she felt a strong sense of security.
The ordinary-looking wangfei took a deep breath and turned back to the carriage.
“You went to ask, didn’t you? what’s wrong with them?” The servants quickly asked.
“There was an ambush on the waterway and the ship sank.” Wangfei said lightly.
Cries of alarm rang out from within the carriage as the servants revealed fearful expressions.
“W-why would there be an ambush? Why did you ambush us ..
“Phew … It’s a good thing that Lord Xu was quick-witted and took us by land.” Mutterings could be heard as the servants discussed.
The Queen was wrapped in a thin blanket and curled up in a corner. She hugged her shoulders and trembled slightly.
She felt cold in the dark night, a cold that came from the bottom of her heart.
Who can save me …
[PS: I’m in a bad state today. I’ve had a headache the entire day. I’ve been sitting in front of the computer in a daze. It’s so uncomfortable.] I want to sleep early and rest well. Remember to correct the wrong words..
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