Shi Qinghuan slept very soundly.
Faintly, she seemed to be dreaming.
In the spring of March, the flowers are in full bloom, and he comes on horseback...
"Sir, the fifth prince is here!"
The sound of communication outside the house made Shi Qinghuan wake up instantly.
The first time he realized that he was holding Bailiheng's hand tightly, he still slept on it for a long time.
His cheeks felt hot and he quickly stood up.
Bailiheng retracted his hand and went back with a smile on his face. He retracted his hand into the quilt, but quietly stretched it to regain consciousness.
"I..."
"It's okay. It's rare for you to sleep so soundly."
Without waiting for Shi Qinghuan to apologize, Bailiheng replied. Shi Qinghuan was not a shy person, so he nodded and then felt his pulse.
After confirming that nothing serious happened, he breathed a sigh of relief.
And Cheng Shangju has also walked in.
"Brother Su, Brother Baili, my father has exempted my sister from getting married. How did you do it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Shangju looked at Bailiheng, "Are you injured?"
He hurried forward and said, "You're still hurt so badly?"
Shi Qinghuan helped Bailiheng stand up, carefully put pillows on him to make him comfortable, and carefully covered him with quilts. Only then did he say this.
"My lords, please chat first. I'll go see if the soup is ready."
After saying that, he turned around and went out.
Looking at her back, Cheng Shangju looked at Bailiheng unconvinced, "They were all injured, why are you treated so well?"
Hearing this, Bailiheng's expression became a bit arrogant.
He looked at Cheng Shangju with a faint smile and said, "Your Highness, are you sure you want to ignore business and discuss with me who Chief Su should treat better?"
"That's not necessary. I want to know more, how did you do it?"
Bailiheng explained the matter briefly.
After all, regarding the mine, we have to deal with the prince of the other party, and we have to find a prince.
And Cheng Shangju is the best candidate.
After hearing Bailiheng's arrangement, Cheng Shangju was surprised and said, "You mean, I need to accompany His Highness Xiao Yeguo to the mine?"
"To be precise, it is His Majesty's wish, and I am going with His Highness."
"You know, I never ask about government affairs. Do you really want me to do something as important as the mine?"
"Your Highness is being humbled. In fact, this transaction has been settled. However, the Third Highness over there needs to confirm the quality of the minerals first, then count the quantities and transport them back to Xiaoye Kingdom. Your Highness will go down and hand over it. , after that, someone else will be responsible for the transportation of cloud saltpeter from Xiaoye Kingdom."
"I see, then Commander Su is going with you?"
"nature!"
"Then I'll go!"
Cheng Shangju agreed without any hesitation.
Bailiheng was as expected, "How is His Highness's injury?"
"There's nothing wrong with you, but you are injured. What should you do if you set out in the near future?"
"It doesn't matter, this little injury is nothing."
While the two were talking, Shi Qinghuan had already brought in the decoction from outside, walked straight to the bed, picked up the decoction and handed it to Baili Heng.
"The temperature is just right, adults, please drink!"
"good."
Bailiheng stretched out his hand and couldn't help but touch the wound. He frowned and his face instantly turned pale.
When Shi Qinghuan saw it, he quickly brought the soup back and said, "I'll feed you!"
Bailiheng was stunned. Shi Qinghuan had already started to pass the soup spoonful to Bailiheng's lips.
Bailiheng didn't refuse, and for the first time in his life, he drank medicine in such a graceful manner.
The two of them acted as if there was no one around, and Cheng Shangju sighed.
"Hey, it's true that we have the same people but different fates. I haven't even been given medicine by Brother Su!"
Only then did Shi Qinghuan remember that Cheng Shangju was still there. After giving the medicine, he turned back with a smile.
"His Royal Highness was able to move around freely and take medicine on his own, which was very appropriate."
"So, it's because I wasn't injured badly enough?"
"Don't dare!"
"You don't even want to ask how I am injured?"
"I see His Highness's complexion, and I think it's nothing serious. Besides, there is Doctor Liu taking care of you in the palace, so it will definitely be fine."
"Who said that? I'm still in pain!"
Cheng Shangju deliberately covered the wound, showing off.
Shi Qinghuan knew that he was fine, but it was difficult to refute his face, so he had to step forward to check on him.
She was focused on checking the injuries, but Bailiheng looked at Cheng Shangju and couldn't help but look serious.
"Your Highness is really fine. As long as he goes back and rests for a few days, he will recover!"
"Is this an eviction order?"
Cheng Shangju said, got up and walked out, "I won't leave. The room over there is still mine. We will be setting off together in a few days, so I'll stay here!"
Afraid of Shi Qinghuan's rejection, Cheng Shangju disappeared as he spoke.
Shi Qinghuan was helpless, but what was even more confusing was that they set off together.
Turning to look at Bailiheng, "What did he say?"
"Oh, I haven't had time to tell you before I get back. In a few days, we will go to the mine together to hand over cooperation with Dai Xishan."
"Because of the identity of the other prince, are we going to let the Fifth Prince go down?"
"I recommended him."
Shi Qinghuan was stunned for a moment and then reacted.
"Sir, do you want to go directly from the mine to Hexi?"
"That's right, the prince is traveling with us. Neither Cheng Yangfeng nor the prince will cover for us, but the fifth prince will. When the handover is completed, we will leave quietly. By the time the fifth prince returns to Kyoto, half a month has passed. Even if Cheng Yangfeng knows about us After going to Hexi, it is beyond our reach to make any arrangements."
"This is indeed the best arrangement. When will we set off?"
"It should only be two days."
"Just these two days? What about your injury?"
"No problem!"
Shi Qinghuan looked worried. She knew the extent of Bailiheng's injuries best. He was injured both internally and externally. It was the time when he needed to cultivate.
Now I have to travel a long distance, I'm afraid it won't be good.
Seeing Shi Qinghuan so worried, Bailiheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, it'll be fine."
After saying that, he thought of Cheng Shangju again, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.
"On the other hand, I have a doubt about His Majesty the Fifth Prince."
"What?"
"Maybe he already knows that you are a girl."
Shi Qinghuan's fingertips trembled, "How could that happen?"
"We have been suspecting his purpose of approaching you before, but we have never been able to figure it out. But just now I saw the way he looked at you, it was clearly..."
The way he looked at the woman.
And it’s the way he looks at the woman he likes.
Thinking of this, Bailiheng felt a little weird in his heart.
Shi Qinghuan was puzzled, and Bailiheng said, "I think he knew you were a woman, so from the initial approach, to the later acquaintance, to the later rescue, and now he is still entangled... all because in this way."
Shi Qinghuan looked at himself, "But where is the flaw?"
Although she was surprised, she still chose to believe Bailiheng's words.
Because there is no other reason for Cheng Shangju's approach.
Bailiheng shook his head, "I don't know the specific reason for the flaw. There may be some hidden secret that we don't know about, but that's not the biggest problem. The question is, if we go to the mine together and get along day and night, have you figured out what to do? "
"Try to avoid contact as much as possible. After all, there are others traveling with you."
"There is no need to deliberately avoid contact. This will make it easier for people to notice something. I think... it is better to break it out directly and set off after everything is made clear."
"To break it?"
"Well, after such a long time, I feel that His Highness the Fifth Prince has no ill intentions and even wants to protect you. In that case, why not be honest with each other, and..."
Bailiheng sighed, "Perhaps what we try hard to hide has been known to him for a long time. If we take the initiative to be honest, we will be more sincere."
Shi Qinghuan thought for a while and finally nodded, "Okay, I'll take what you said."
