"Chunxiao, go back and ask someone to send some meat buns to the young master and young lady. Then tell them that if anyone asks, just say it was from Jiang Ruyan."
In the carriage heading to the western suburbs, Xia Yunxian seemed to give instructions casually, and the secret guard acting as the coachman couldn't help laughing.
"The Crown Princess is really sinister."
He had seen everything that happened in the Sunset Snow Courtyard in the past two days. Unexpectedly, the seemingly gentle and frail wife of a high-ranking clan behaved in a unique and aggressive manner, and she was not at all like someone who had been bullied by the Liu family all year round.
"Is your master trying to harm you?"
"Of course not...ahem."
The secret guard was startled, and turned around in surprise to look at Xia Yunxian who had lifted the curtain of the car. He pursed his lips and asked cautiously, "The Crown Princess knows my subordinates?"
Because the royal guards who were originally guarding the courtyard were seriously injured in yesterday's battle, Bai Yujing was worried and simply placed his confidants in Luoxueyuan.
"We knew each other in my previous life." Xia Yunxian really didn't expect to see the secret guard who sent him a message in his previous life so soon. "What's your name?"
"I am the fifth in my family. My master calls me Xiaowu."
There was a hint of joy in his voice. Xia Yunxian stared at his face, remembering how he looked when he died. Perhaps his eyes were too compassionate, which gave Xiao Wu an indescribable shiver.
The mountain bandits' raid on the western suburbs has long been known to everyone, making it even more desolate for everyone in the capital to stay at home.
Occasionally, I saw a few passers-by returning from the closed rice and grain shop with dejected expressions, apparently empty-handed.
Suddenly, a cry came from somewhere in the street, and Xia Yunxian suddenly became alert. Xiao Wu immediately spoke to comfort her, "Concubine, don't worry, it's just some remnants of Feiying Village who took advantage of the retreat to snatch money. It's not a good idea. "
"If you are really scared, I will send the Crown Princess back to the Marquis' Mansion immediately. My master ordered people to set up an execution ground in the western suburbs and kill the bandits alive in public. No one will dare to cause trouble again!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as these words came out, Xia Yunxian's face immediately darkened, as if he thought of some bad memories. Would Bai Yujing dare to be more ridiculous, flaying people alive while receiving medicine and serving porridge?
Xiao Wu quickly shut his mouth and avoided her eyes with sweat.
I have told the adults a long time ago that his idea is even worse!
It was enough for the hero to save the beauty yesterday, but now he has made the Crown Princess unhappy!
"Do a good job, doctor. People's lives are at stake. You should go and have a look, otherwise adults and children will not be safe!" A ragged book boy in front quickly attracted Xia Yunxian's attention.
Zhimo was so anxious that tears flowed out. He clapped his hands until his palms were red and his head was bruised, but there was no movement at the closed door of the medical clinic.
"But Mr. Huo's book boy?"
The voice behind him made Zhimo turn around. When he saw Xia Yunxian, he quickly wiped his dirty little face and choked with excitement, "Does the Crown Princess know how to deliver babies?"
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After passing through several alleys, Zhimo brought Xia Yunxian and Xiao Wu to a dilapidated courtyard.
"Sir, look who the younger one has brought!"
Knocking on the mottled wooden door, Huo Changsheng was surprised and stunned when he saw Xia Yunxian.
He subconsciously straightened his slightly messy hair, and politely held his hand in his hand, "The Crown Princess."
Xia Yunxian was not surprised. After not seeing him for a short period of time, the glorious Young Master Huo actually lost weight. The cheekbones on his cheeks were still bruised, and the original color of his brocade clothes could not be discerned.
But his eyes were still pure and open, making people feel comfortable.
The noise from the room quickly broke the awkwardness, and Huo Changsheng hurriedly welcomed her in.
"This lady is about to give birth. All the doctors and nurses are unwilling to go out for treatment at this juncture. There are differences between men and women. Huo can't help. I really don't know what to do."
A few thin little figures poked their heads timidly from the corner. Although they looked like refugees, there were no abscesses on the children's faces.
"These children followed their elders to the western suburbs to seek medicine. Unexpectedly, they encountered bandits from Feiying Village yesterday. They were separated from their families and were taken in by my young master."
Zhimo held the hand of a child. If the woman in the house had not had fetal contractions, she would have taken them to find their relatives today.
Xia Yunxian felt that when most people chose to protect themselves wisely, it was rare for Huo Changsheng to still be willing to help refugees even if he was in trouble!
She immediately entered the house and returned a moment later to tell Chunxiao, "If you have a difficult delivery, go back to the Marquis Mansion immediately to get my medicine box!"
She ordered Xiaowu to escort Chunxiao back, and then asked Zhimo to fetch some basins of hot water.
"Why are you the only one left to serve Mr. Huo?"
"Originally there were three people, but they had no conscience and went back to Huo Mansion because they didn't think they had enough to eat!" Zhimo seemed to remember something that made him angry, his cheeks bulging, "They forgot that it was Young Master who saved them in the past. Life!"
"Zhimo, don't talk about people behind their backs!"
Huo Changsheng on the side frowned, and the little book boy reluctantly closed his mouth.
Even though Huo Changsheng didn't mention it, Xia Yunxian knew that he probably left General Huo's mansion because he had previously reminded him that there was something wrong with the medicine he was using.
But at this moment, a hoarse male voice suddenly came from outside the hospital.
"Third Master, I smell the smell of women. There must be a woman in this yard!"
Everyone's eyes changed. Zhimo hurriedly leaned on the wooden door and looked out. He saw two remnants of Feiying Village recruiting several people to break in!
Huo Changsheng sensed the approaching danger, glanced at Xia Yunxian nervously, and made a quick decision, "Zhimo, take the children and hide in the back room with the Crown Princess!"
He immediately pulled out the sword hanging on the wall, and his tall figure was like a green pine on the mountain, standing motionless in the courtyard.
Soon, the shaky wooden door was broken open, and several men with fierce looks rushed in.
"How can we allow you to be so presumptuous under the emperor's feet!"
The leader of the bandits did not expect that there would be a Lianjiazi here, but at first glance, Huo Chang grew up to be very noble, but his embarrassment clearly made him look like a down-and-out young man.
Without guards or helpers, who would be their opponent?
"Hahaha, even if the King of Heaven comes, I will still grab you! Quickly, send all your concubines and maids out, and kowtow to me a few times, and I will show mercy and spare your life!"
At this time, the mother in the house let out another scream, and the bandits' eyes lit up.
"Huh? I just like giving birth to children. After a while, I will take care of the women inside, and then take the children away and roast them. The taste, tsk tsk tsk..."
Huo Changsheng stared in disbelief. He couldn't believe what he heard, "A bunch of beasts!"
Unable to help but think of everything he encountered outside the Huo Mansion in the past two days, Huo Changsheng realized how incompetent he was. So what if he saved a few refugees? He still saw many innocent people die with his own eyes!
"Stop talking nonsense and get going!"
The group of people rushed over brandishing their swords, and soon they were fighting with Huo Changsheng.
His body was already weak, and although his kung fu was good, he was no match for these cunning bandits who were always licking blood from their swords. He soon became injured.
Huo Changsheng was determined to die with them and refused to give in even a step. Zhimo in the room was so anxious that he almost rushed out, but was stopped by Xia Yunxian.
"You will only drag him down if you go!"
There was a flash of silver light, and Huo Changsheng's arm was slashed by a knife. He couldn't help but take a few steps back. Just as the next knife hit him, he heard a crash, and a pot of boiling hot water was poured on the bandit. There was a sudden sound. There was a cry.
Zhimo was dumbfounded. Didn't the Crown Princess say that he would drag the young master down? Why did he rush out on his own?
Huo Changsheng looked at the cold-faced Xia Yunxian, feeling both happy and afraid.
In a daze, she actually took his hand and moved to the side, avoiding another bandit's attack again.
Huo Changsheng felt the real warmth in his palm, and his throat was a little dry. He couldn't help but murmured, "Today, is the Crown Princess willing to die with Huo?"
