NFBE Chapter 132 Anecdotes of the Thatched Cottage
Chapter 132 Anecdotes of the Thatched Cottage
Zhao Xuan looked at Gu Zhanghua's uneasy expression, feeling mixed emotions. Gu Zhanghua was so eager to help her that he was willing to put himself in danger, but he really wanted to make trouble. Zhao Xuan decided to have a good talk with Gu Zhanghua.
Zhao Xuan held Gu Zhanghua's hand.
"Your Highness, you are amazing! Think about it. Everyone thought that Yanwang Village should be wiped out, including your teacher, Lord Yang Liuming. You were the only one with good intentions who went against the crowd and personally went to Jiaoyang Valley to investigate the situation. You gave us all a chance to survive. This is the greatest favor you have done us. You have saved the lives of hundreds of people in Jiaoyang Valley!"
Gu Zhanghua subconsciously stroked the calluses on Zhao Xuan's knuckles from sword practice.
"Really? Now that you mention it, it seems like I'm actually pretty good."
Zhao Xuan's palm felt a little itchy. She wanted to pull her hand back, but Gu Zhanghua held it tighter. She looked at Gu Zhanghua's slightly red face and the gauze wrapped around his shoulder, and her heart ached slightly. Forget it, she decided to do as he wished.
Zhao Xuan continued softly.
"No one is perfect. My secretary and I have martial arts skills. Hao Xiong is used to giving bad advice, but it works. Xiao Yixian is a skilled doctor and has used drugs to knock out many assassins. Dongtian doesn't know martial arts, but he is loyal and righteous. Your Highness, you don't have to help me with methods you are not good at. Just like just now, you helped me, but hurt yourself. It's not worth it! Do you understand what I mean?"
Gu Zhanghua stared at Zhao Xuan in a daze.
"You mean I'm doing more harm than good? But I can't just sit there and watch you get hurt."
What else could Zhao Xuan say? Gu Zhanghua was right. If she had seen Gu Zhanghua in danger, even if she didn't know martial arts, could she have turned a blind eye and ignored it?
Okay, Zhao Xuan decided not to dwell on this matter and change the subject.
"Your Highness, I promise you that I will try my best to stay away from danger and not let you worry. Let me tell you..."
Gu Zhanghua suddenly stretched out his uninjured arm and put his arm around Zhao Xuan to his chest.
"I've made up my mind. Once the matter in Jiaoyang Valley is resolved, we can live a good life. I just want to cherish the person in front of me and give you a stable home. As for other things, we can deal with them later."
Zhao Xuan leaned in Gu Zhanghua's arms and closed her eyes. She was tired after the series of fights just now.
Ever since she'd fled with Huang Shuo at the age of six, she'd been exhausted. Now, nestled in Gu Zhanghua's arms, she felt like she was just eighteen. He'd made a promise to her, so why should she worry about the unpredictable future? Live every moment of the present well. Perhaps these small fulfillments would eventually become a grand one.
Zhao Xuan nodded her head towards Gu Zhanghua's arms.
"I think we've been careless and over-estimated the Tiandao League and Hu Yiba. Looking at the current situation, if we return to Liyang alone, we might be ambushed by assassins. I think it would be best to have Prefect Wang send troops to protect us on our return journey."
Gu Zhanghua asked in surprise, "Is Magistrate Wang here?"
Zhao Xuan looked up at Gu Zhanghua and said, "You were unconscious at the time. If Prefect Wang hadn't led his troops to rescue us in time, the consequences would have been disastrous."
Gu Zhanghua lowered his head naturally and gently touched Zhao Xuan's forehead with his lips.
"Well, I'll go talk to him about this."
"Okay, let's set off at dawn."
Gu Zhanghua was overjoyed to see that his little intimate attempt had succeeded. He turned his head quietly and smiled secretly.
Zhao Xuan's heart was also pounding, and a hint of sweetness made her lips curl up slightly.
She remembered the kissing game she played with Xiaowu when they were children. She couldn't help but raise her head and pecked Gu Zhanghua lightly on the face, then quickly lowered her head and smiled secretly.
All of a sudden, a bunch of pink bubbles popped up around the two of them.
Hao Xiong rushed into the house and saw his brother-in-law holding his sister, turning his head to the side and laughing secretly. His sister snuggled in his brother-in-law's arms, lowered her head and laughed secretly.
Hao Xiong was speechless.
"Are you two still flirting here? Magistrate Wang is back and wants to see the prince!"
Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan both sat up straight at the same time.
Gu Zhanghua's face suddenly turned serious: "Okay, I understand. I'll go see him right away."
"Wait a minute." Zhao Xuan pondered. "Hao Xiong and Dong Tian should just follow Prefect Wang. Prisoners should act like prisoners. Your Majesty, tell Prefect Wang that Hao Xiong and Dong Tian have accepted the amnesty. There's no need to tie them up and put them in heavy handcuffs. They won't run away. Just send a few people to guard them."
Gu Zhanghua said: "Don't worry, I know what to do. Hao Xiong, come with me."
Hao Xiong smiled at Zhao Xuan, then followed Gu Zhanghua out of the house.
Zhao Xuan touched her face and found it was very hot. She walked out of the thatched hut and got some fresh air before she calmed down.
Zhao Xuan saw Gu Zhanghua discussing something with Wang Daoding not far away, so she walked over to the little medical fairy who was squatting on the ground packing her medicine box.
"Let me ask you something."
The Little Medical Fairy asked, "But I want to ask about the prince's condition?"
Zhao Xuan hummed. "Don't you think it's strange? He was injured this time, but the strange disease didn't flare up? He just fainted, so why are the symptoms so mild?"
The Little Medical Fairy stood up and recalled to Zhao Xuan the process of treating Gu Zhanghua's injuries.
"I treated his wound just now. Although it wasn't serious, he lost a lot of blood. He didn't react much, just cried out in pain. When I pulled out the dagger, he howled twice before fainting from the pain. He didn't have the symptoms of twitching and spasming all over his body as before. I think his strange illness must have healed on its own."
Zhao Xuan opened her mouth in surprise.
"You mean his strange illness healed without treatment? He recovered on his own?"
Little Medical Fairy nodded affirmatively.
"I just find it strange that he foolishly blocked a knife for you and even injured himself, but the strange illness that has been recurring for so many years is now cured?"
"You are a doctor, you are strange, and I don't understand it even more."
The Little Medical Fairy looked straight at Zhao Xuan.
"My diagnosis is correct. The prince is suffering from a heart disease, and a heart disease needs to be treated with a heart medicine. You are his heart medicine, and that is what will cure him. In other words, in the prince's heart, you are not just a substitute princess. There must be a deeper connection between you and him."
Zhao Xuan's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
There must be a deeper connection. She trusts Xiao Yixian very much at this moment, but the most important thing now is to resolve the recruitment of Jiaoyang Valley. She does not want to tell Xiao Yixian her true identity under such circumstances.
Zhao Xuan smiled. "How long have I known the prince? How could we possibly have any connection? It could just be a coincidence. After all, who would be chased by so many assassins for no reason? The situation is so urgent and life-threatening, the prince probably wouldn't even be able to focus on his own strange illness."
The little medical fairy's eyes flickered for a moment, and she said nothing more. She squatted down and continued to pack her medicine box, as if she had no doubt about Zhao Xuan's explanation.