After resting for a while, the pain in my body was relieved a lot.
Zhao Dexun and Yang Sheng were dealing with the chopped pig thighs, and the others scattered to find branches. After a while, they gathered two piles and put the two pig thighs on them and roasted them.
Yang Yi helped Gu Qi up and walked towards the crowd.
For a moment, the smoke was so thick that it made people cry.
Xue Peilin came over and said: "The smoke is heavy here and you are injured again. Go over there and rest."
Zhao Dexun raised his hand and rubbed his face, and instantly became a big cat: "Brother Pei, you and Mr. Xue go to rest first. I will call you when the baking is done!"
Gu Qi smiled and nodded, then turned around and followed Xue Peilin to the carriage to rest.
Yang Yi helped Gu Qi onto the carriage: "Master Pei, I'm going to help."
"good."
Only Gu Qi and Xue Peilin were left in the car.
Gu Qi opened the curtain and watched them busy coming and going.
"I thought you would go to the forest to pick fruits and hunt pheasants and rabbits, but I didn't expect to encounter such a big wild boar."
Hearing Xue Peilin's words, Gu Qi smiled and said, "It's an unexpected gain. Mr. Xue, how long until we get to Tuzhou?"
Xue Peilin stroked his beard and said, "There are about two or three days left."
Gu Qi raised her finger and pointed to the woods in front of her and asked, "When you passed by here, did you ever go into the woods?"
Xue Peilin tilted his head slightly and looked in the direction of Gu Qi's finger.
"Ashamed, I have only returned home a handful of times since leaving Tuzhou. Whenever I come here, I am always in a hurry and never appreciate the scenery along the way."
"Then Master Xue, does he know what a hot spring is?"
"Hot spring?" Xue Peilin asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Why do you ask this suddenly?"
Gu Qi smiled awkwardly: "I saw it when I was looking through the classics, but now I only remember the name. I want to ask Mr. Xue if he understands it."
Xue Peilin thought for a while and said: "Actually, I don't know much about it, but I was lucky enough to hear a county magistrate say that hot springs are naturally generated, and the water in the pool is warm all year round."
"If the hot spring is located in the forest, the heat will be difficult to escape, and the area will feel hot."
Xue Peilin nodded: "If the trees are densely packed, I'm afraid there will be the feeling you mentioned." Suddenly he raised his head and stared at Gu Qi, raised his hand and pointed at the woods and asked: "You mean, there are hot springs in this forest. ?”
Gu Qi hesitated and said: "It's just a guess, I haven't really seen it."
Xue Peilin's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had seen a treasure: "It is said that this hot spring is rare, and there is one in Tuzhou. The hot spring water is paid tribute to the capital all year round. It is said to have the effect of strengthening the body. If there is a hot spring near Tuzhou, Maybe you can point to this spring to nourish a piece of water and soil!"
Gu Qi looked surprised. He didn't expect the hot spring to be so precious.
"In that case, why don't we take a walk into the woods after eating."
Xue Peilin burst out laughing: "Okay!"
"Master Xue, Master Pei, the meat is roasted." Yang Yi's voice came from outside the car.
Gu Qi and Xue Peilin got off the carriage, and everyone gathered around the fire to feast.
"Brother Pei, I'm so sorry." Zhao Dexun cut off a large piece of meat with a knife and handed it to Gu Qi: "I failed to protect you. I was derelict in my duty."
"Brother Zhao, this matter has passed. Besides, I am intact now, so you don't have to blame yourself." Gu Qi took the meat, and the aroma of meat came to his nostrils, making people's mouth water.
Yang Yi cut off a small piece of meat and ate it absentmindedly.
Yang Sheng held a piece of fat meat in both hands and chewed it until his face was covered with grease.
Xue Peilin tastes a little more particular.
He cut the meat handed over by Zhao Dexun into a dozen small pieces, pulled out the branches from the fire, sharpened them with a knife, wiped them with a handkerchief, and ate them slowly.
"Now that we have been delayed for some time, why not take a short rest after eating, and then let's continue on our way, so as to reach Tuzhou as soon as possible." Zhao Dexun finished eating the meat in his hand, picked up the knife and continued to cut a piece.
Xue Peilin swallowed the food in his mouth, wiped his mouth and said, "Master Pei just said that there seems to be a hot spring in the forest. We decided to go to the forest to have a look after eating."
Yang Sheng raised his head, his mouth full, and said vaguely: "No, what if we encounter a wild beast? One wild boar is enough for us, this forest is not safe!"
Yang Yi gave his brother a hard look and said angrily: "I can't even shut your mouth with food. Why are you interrupting when adults are discussing things?"
Yang Sheng raised his eyes and looked at his brother, shrunk his neck and stopped talking.
After Gu Qi finished eating the meat that Zhao Dexun handed over, she felt her stomach was full and even a little nauseated. Wiping his mouth and hands with a handkerchief, he said, "Master Zhao is here. He is very skilled in martial arts, so nothing will happen to him."
Zhao Dexun stuffed a piece of burnt meat into his mouth. It was so hot that he took a breath. He chewed it a few times quickly and said, "Brother Pei, don't worry. I will go wherever you go, and I will protect you! But in this way, we will delay It will take even longer.”
Xue Peilin waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. If there is a hot spring, it will be a good thing for the people of Tuzhou."
Yang Sheng leaned into Yang Yi's ear and asked quietly: "Brother, what are they talking about? I don't understand."
Yang Yi lowered his voice and said, "You are really annoying. I just listen to you if you don't understand. What does it have to do with you?"
Gu Qi laughed, these two Yang brothers were really interesting.
"In that case, let's go in and take a look later!" Zhao Dexun patted his belly with satisfaction, stood up and took a drink of water.
After eating and drinking, everyone spread out and took a nap against the big tree.
Xue Peilin, Zhao Dexun and Gu Qi were preparing to go to the forest.
Yang Yi jogged over and said, "I'm afraid it's not safe in the forest, otherwise I'll call my brothers and go together."
Zhao Dexun crossed his arms and said contemptuously: "You guys can't even deal with a pig, so you'd better not cause trouble."
Yang Yi was so embarrassed that he was speechless and felt embarrassed for a while.
Gu Qi patted Yang Yi on the shoulder: "You guys just wait here, we'll be back as soon as we go."
"No! Mr. Pei was just injured. How about I accompany you? There are many helpers."
Seeing how insistent he was, Gu Qi couldn't refuse, "Okay."
Xue Peilin is old and has some difficulty in moving. In addition, there are many weeds in the forest, so he will trip over if he is not careful.
Zhao Dexun looked disgusted, but he had to help Xue Peilin go.
"This forest doesn't look very big, but I didn't expect it to look much empty when you walked in." Zhao Dexun looked around.
Yang Yi helped Gu Qi walk forward, and soon arrived at the place where he was attacked.
Xue Peilin panted slightly, looked around and said: "The temperature in the forest is higher than outside. Look at the weeds, they have begun to sprout new shoots, while the weeds outside are still withered and yellow. Besides, the surrounding air is a bit humid, Pei Your Excellency’s opinion is not unreasonable.”
Zhao Dexun pushed the sprouting weeds with his feet and said, "So, is there really a hot spring nearby?"
Gu Qi looked around: "Actually, I'm just guessing. There is no such hot spring in Zezhou, and I have never been lucky enough to encounter one."
Xue Peilin pointed to the depths of the forest and said, "Let's walk further in."
The four people walked forward for about half an hour when they suddenly heard the sound of rushing water.
Gu Qi and Xue Peilin looked at each other and quickened their pace.
Walking through the woods, the scenery suddenly opened up.
This is a closed space, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and can only be reached through the woods.
There is nothing else here, just a hot spring pool.
Gu Qi followed the sound of water and saw that the water pouring into the pool actually gushes out from the low mountain to the east!
"What a wonderful workmanship, a gift from God, hahahahaha..." Seeing this scene, Xue Peilin couldn't stop laughing.
Zhao Dexun was also shocked by the sight in front of him, and his mouth opened wide.
"Quick! Help me down!" Xue Peilin patted Zhao Dexun. Zhao Dexun came to his senses and helped Xue Peilin down.
Gu Qi also walked down slowly. When he reached the lake, he knelt down and carefully put his hand in.
"It's actually warm..." Gu Qida was stunned on the spot.
"Daddy, this water is hot and feels so comfortable!"
"This is a hot spring, do you understand?"
What is the image that suddenly flashes in your mind?
Who is that strange man?
For a moment, blood surged, and his chest felt heavy, making him almost breathless.
"Brother Pei, you are really amazing, you can guess so accurately!" Zhao Dexun's voice sounded in my ears, followed by a ringing in my ears.
Gu Qi looked at Zhao Dexun and saw him opening and closing his mouth and saying something.
Suddenly, his figure blurred, and his eyesight went dark...
When he woke up, he was already lying in the carriage and heard the coachman outside shouting: "Drive! Drive!"
"Brother Pei! You're finally awake!" Zhao Dexun's face was full of anxiety, but he felt a little relieved after seeing Gu Qi wake up.
"Ouch," I wanted to get up, but found a burst of pain in my chest. Gu Qi covered her chest and asked, "What's wrong with me?"
"You scared us to death!" Zhao Dexun took a breath and said, "When I looked up, I saw blood coming out of your nose and your body fell back involuntarily. Did Mr. Xue really tell you what he said? You suffered internal injuries. ?”
Gu Qi frowned. After being knocked down by the wild boar, his chest was indeed a little tight. He thought it would be fine if he took a rest.
Zhao Dexun thought Gu Qi was frightened, so he quickly comforted him: "Don't worry, we are rushing to Tuzhou non-stop now. Yang Yi, that boy, is quite generous. Seeing that you were seriously injured, he quickly rode towards Tuzhou. Tell me to hire a good doctor to prepare."
"It made everyone worried."
"Don't say such things. I have an inescapable responsibility for you to become like this. I..." Zhao Dexun blamed himself for a while, and his voice began to choke.
"Didn't we agree not to mention this?" Gu Qi raised her hand and covered his big hand.
Zhao Dexun is a rough guy and does not shed tears easily in front of others.
I saw him cry twice during this trip.
Zhao Dexun turned his head to the side and wiped it casually: "Don't mention it. Just close your eyes and rest for a while."
"Forget it," Gu Qi waved her hand: "Let's sit and chat for a while."
Seeing this, Zhao Dexun gently held Gu Qi's back until he sat firmly before withdrawing his hand.
"Why did His Majesty suddenly send you to protect us?"
Zhao Dexun calmed down and said, "On the second day of your departure, Mr. Liu reported that the journey was long and there might be something unexpected. His Majesty sent me here."
Liu Jigang attended the meeting, presumably with Yuan Zhe's instructions.
Gu Qizhui asked: "When you come here, who will your Majesty send to protect Mr. Liu?"
Zhao Dexun smiled and said, "Oh, it was Shaoren who went there."
"Shaoren?"
Zhao Dexun saw Gu Qi's confused face and patted his forehead: "I forgot that you have never met. Minister of War, Zheng Shaoren."
"What is the relationship between Minister Zheng and General Zheng Xu?"
"He is the eldest grandson of General Zheng Xu. He is much more capable than me. Master Liu and the others will reach Zezhou safely with the protection of Young Master."
After listening to Zhao Dexun's words, Gu Qi's chest felt tight again.
Zheng Xu is Yuan Zhe's uncle. Concubine Zheng and Mrs. Zhao are both Zheng Xu's daughters. In this way, the Zheng Shaoren mentioned by Zhao Dexun is a brother to Zhao Dexun.
Alas, I can't figure it out. Yuan Zhe has too many people in the Ministry of War.
No wonder Yuan Chengxi is afraid.
