Li Ming did, as he said, have a few tricks up his sleeve.
With just a few presses, Cheng Ning's soreness and swelling were immediately relieved.
This stopped Cheng Ning's hand that wanted to take it back.
This hand has been uncomfortable for several days, but the snow from the sky has never fallen. If the weather continues to brew for a few more days, her temper will probably get worse.
But Li Ming is really good at pressing.
There are still some calluses on the pads of his fingers, and he has helped with this many times.
Seeing her expression relieved, Li Ming was even more happy. He was already small, with big eyes. When he smiled, he looked like a moon: "Is it much better? You must have been seriously injured here, and it was not cured in time." .”
Cheng Ning nodded and took another sip of wine.
The surroundings were lively, and although she was calm, she obviously didn't want to say much.
But the shopkeeper made a fuss: "Madam, are you going north? Just beyond is Langzhong. It's dangerous there. The Chinese New Year is coming in less than two months. It's better to go home early. By the way, where do you live?" "
"Youshui," Cheng Ning did not hesitate: "It's early, I'm going to Langzhong."
"What are you doing there? The bandits in Langzhong are rampant during the Chinese New Year. A little lady like you can easily be caught and become the wife of the village!"
The shopkeeper is not bluffing, but Langzhong does steal many women from good families every year, and they never return.
No one would go to Langzhong to give away heads or money unless necessary.
But this little lady, with her delicate skin and tender flesh, actually wants to go to Langzhong?
Li Ming frowned instantly and couldn't help but increase the strength in his hands: "You'd better not go."
Cheng Ning hissed, pulled back his hand, and smiled nonchalantly: "It's inevitable."
"It's really dangerous!" Li Ming was so nervous that she stuttered: "Aren't your family members or your husband... worried about you? Are they letting you go too?"
"I don't have a husband, and my family can't stop me."
Cheng Ning told the truth that it was useless for the housekeeper to stop what she wanted to do.
However, remembering that there was a little boy waiting for her in the Lord's Mansion of Youshui City, and a group of worried servants, she felt that it would be okay to go faster this time.
"sorry Sorry!"
Li Ming first felt guilty for hurting Cheng Ning, but then he felt happy when he heard she said she didn't have a husband.
It is easy to fall in love with a woman like Cheng Ning even after just one look.
She is beautiful, quiet, and has the maturity to deal with the world, but also the plainness that looks down on glitz.
More importantly, she has the composure to control everything.
"I mean, you really can't go to that place in Langzhong." Li Ming stammered: "Those bandits don't regard women's lives as their own!"
Once you are spotted, there is no chance of seeing the light of day if you take it back to those marginal towns.
So I definitely can’t go.
"I've finished my wine." Cheng Ning turned the bowl upside down and said, "Today is your special day, so have a great time."
She said standing up to leave.
I am willing to sit down and experience the excitement together because the atmosphere is rare, but I am not here to listen to advice.
"Wait!" Li Ming stood up hastily, knowing that Cheng Ning didn't want to say more, and didn't dare to ask any more questions.
But he glanced at Cheng Ning's hand and said sincerely: "Are you leaving tomorrow morning? My grandfather has a medicinal wine specially used to treat bruises. It is very effective. Can I go home and get a bottle and bring it to you?"
Li Ming's method really works, and the medicinal wine must also be useful.
Next, when entering Langzhong, force cannot be avoided. If you can use your hands well, you will gain a lot.
Cheng Ning asked, "Where is your home?"
"There!" Li Ming pointed to the east. There was a small village about two miles away: "I'll get it for you in half a quarter of an hour."
After saying that, he ran away.
"Let me go with you," Cheng Ning followed him up, "so that I can give the old man money for medicine and wine."
The attendant appeared out of nowhere and followed Cheng Ning respectfully: "Master, it's better for me to go."
"No, Suyi, give me some money."
It's funny to say that the majestic city lord is away from home, but he doesn't have a tael of silver with him.
"No, no money!" Li Ming couldn't help but blushed: "It's not worth anything!"
The medicine and wine were all prepared by his own family. He originally planned to give them to Cheng Ning. How could he collect the money?
"I won't take it if you don't accept the money," Cheng Ning took the money bag handed over by Su Yi and stopped.
"No!" Li Ming was sweating profusely: "I really want to help you!"
I don't know how to express it, but he really doesn't want to do Cheng Ning's business.
"I know," Cheng Ning waved Su Yi to step back, and she tossed the money bag around in her hands: "But we met by chance. It's an honor for me that you are interested."
Some things should be said clearly. She was just passing by, so of course there was no need to leave unnecessary reverie for this young man.
But Cheng Ning didn't know when she had this kind of charm. In the past, her subordinates or the people she met during the march were basically afraid of her to death.
"meet by chance?"
"Yes, I will leave tomorrow and I will probably never come here again in this life. It's not good to owe you a favor."
They were walking along a field path with wheat fields on both sides, but the wheat had been harvested, leaving only burned platycodons.
The evening breeze blew over at night, which was a bit cold.
Li Ming's heart was even colder. The first time he saw Cheng Ning, his head was very hot.
Regardless of whether Cheng Ning was unmarried or her husband had died, he couldn't help but want to talk to her, hoping that there would be other possibilities.
But Cheng Ning's words extinguished his expectations.
Yes, it was just a chance encounter.
This woman, whose name he didn't even know, had many subordinates hiding around her, and she was either rich or noble.
Why would she turn her attention to an inconspicuous young man in the countryside?
But she also made her words less obvious and left room for leeway.
It was Cheng Ning's virtue not to reveal anything, and it was her courtesy, even though it was also unacceptable.
"Drinking alcohol always amplifies emotions." Cheng Ning saw a glimmer of light in the dense forest not far away: "Just wake up and it will be fine."
After a pause, Li Ming beside him said nothing.
Until Cheng Ning went home with him, took a small jar of medicinal wine, and took the silver from Cheng Ning's hand.
Li Ming seemed to be in a bad mood and told Cheng Ning that he would not go back to the bonfire.
Cheng Ning had no objection and said goodbye to him when he came out.
She stepped onto the path again. It was late at night and the wind was getting colder.
I didn't feel it when I was by the campfire, but now I feel slightly cold all over my body.
Cheng Ning thought about Fu Youting, then Meng Xin, and finally his eyes fell involuntarily on the small woods opposite the wheat field.
The dark night was suitable for hibernation, but she had been feeling the edge on her back for many days.
I don’t know how long some people have to hide.
She stood in the wilderness and looked for a while, and there was movement beside her——
The guard appeared at his side instantly, charging forward with his sword in hand!
