newbobooks Chapter 115: Xiaoyue's Past, the Time to Escape is Coming
Chapter 115: Xiaoyue's Past, the Time to Escape is Coming
Xie Ling bent down and tried to help her up.
But Xiaoyue, who usually looks so weak, now has legs as hard as iron barrels.
She said apologetically, "I know it's a bit hard to ask, but girl, I really have no other choice. I'm sorry..."
Xie Ling sighed.
She is so kind.
At this time, I was still wondering whether my behavior had caused trouble to others.
In fact, for Xie Ling, the identity of the heir of the Nangong Murong family is much more valuable than killing Xu Haitang.
Xie Ling held her hand. "It's easy for me to torture Xu Haitang. I promise you. Get up first. I have some questions for you. Let's talk about it in detail."
Xiaoyue's eyes widened, and crystal tears flowed down her cheeks, looking pitiful for no reason, "Really?"
Xie Ling's heart softened.
"Really," he said in a gentle voice.
He wiped the tears from her face and helped her sit up straight.
When she calmed down, she asked, "Isn't your face the same as your mother's? How did Xu Haitang impersonate you?"
Xiao Yue'er's voice choked with sobs. "I was very young when I disappeared. Apart from the uncle who came to look for me, no one knew what I looked like."
Xie Ling frowned and continued to ask: "You only have a jade pendant, the Nangong family won't be suspicious?"
Xiaoyue's eyes showed hatred.
He lifted his sleeves to reveal a patch of fleshy arm.
The new flesh and old flesh are mixed together, red and purple, which looks particularly scary.
Xie Ling's eyes widened in disbelief, "What happened to your hand?"
How cruel and ruthless must Xu Haitang be to torture someone like this!
"I had a birthmark on my arm, which was cut out by Xu Haitang and sewn onto her hand.
It was because of this birthmark that she was so confident in stealing my jade pendant and going to Dongling Country to recognize her relatives."
"Cut off your flesh and sew it onto her hand? What kind of medical skill is this?"
Xie Ling frowned.
Even in modern times, such technology is unlikely.
What’s more, in ancient times when medical skills were not complete?
Won't it get infected?
And it will leave scars!
Xiaoyue's eyes were complicated. "Xu Haitang is a cruel person, and she knows some medical skills. When she was cutting my flesh, I always felt that the ritual was very evil, just like the witches who used to worship the sky in our fishing village... In short, she is a complicated person."
Xie Ling showed some interest in her eyes.
To say that he originally just wanted to help Xiaoyue get revenge, but now he is really interested.
What kind of person is Xu Haitang?
What technology did she use to transplant skin and flesh?
"But I don't have a birthmark on my arm. I can fake the scar on your hand, but it won't be believable."
Xie Ling pointed out the most realistic problem.
Xiaoyue curled her lips, "Don't be afraid. I've thought about it a long time ago. Didn't I just say that there is a wizard sacrificial ceremony every year in our fishing village?
The ancestors of that fishing village were minor priests of the Zhou Dynasty, and everyone in that fishing village knew the art of totem. And I was the girl who was the most proficient in totem.
I can use special dyes to create an identical birthmark that will never fade.”
"Okay. What kind of dye do you need?"
"Cinnabar, safflower, madder, lithospermum, lac insects..."
Xie Ling nodded.
There is a lot of clutter in her space, so these things should be there.
After saying this, Xiaoyue turned pale and leaned on the swing.
I guess talking so much has consumed all her energy.
Xie Ling quickly gave her acupuncture again.
Looking at the girl with a painful expression, Xie Ling felt very uncomfortable.
That Xu Haitang is so vicious!
She must make her pay the price!
After helping Xiaoyue into the room and lying down, Xie Ling returned to her own room, entered the space, and looked for the dyes that Xiaoyue had mentioned before.
Fortunately, 0188 was there. It knew everything in the space. Under the guidance of 0188, Xie Ling found everything in just a short while.
He also found Xiaoyue's herbs, boiled them in the medicine store, and brought them out together.
Xie Ling came to the east wing.
As soon as I opened the door, Xiaoyue woke up.
The sudden rush of cold wind made her cough continuously. Xie Ling quickly closed the door and brought the medicine over.
"Thank you, cough cough cough...I feel much better after drinking it."
Xie Ling frowned.
Sighed slightly.
No one wants their patient to live only two months.
What's more, she is such a cute and gentle girl.
"By the way, I still don't know your name. My name is Yue Yaer, which is the name my adoptive parents gave me. Aunt Wu and the others called me Xiao Yue because they thought it was troublesome."
"Xie Ling. The one with lotus seeds and water chestnuts."
Xiaoyue's eyes lit up. "I haven't eaten water chestnuts yet. I heard they are sweet, right?"
"It's quite sweet. I'll bring it to you in a couple of days. I'm still looking for the dye. I'll come to you when I find it. You should take a good rest after taking the medicine."
Xiaoyue nodded, her eyes full of relief, and she raised the corners of her mouth sweetly, "Okay, I'll go to sleep, don't worry about me."
Xie Ling began to feel sad again.
I lit a calming incense for her before I walked out.
If I told Xiaoyue that the dye had been found, given her personality, she would definitely start painting without stopping.
Xie Ling didn't want her to be so tired, so she planned to come see her the next day or the day after tomorrow.
After leaving the room, Xie Ling entered the space again, looked through all the medical books, and asked 0188 to look up all the pharmaceutical knowledge of mankind in the 22nd century.
The answer is no.
This was the first time Xie Ling felt so powerless.
What kind of poison could torture a person into a state where he is neither human nor ghost?
Xie Ling's eyes were cold, and the sharp tip of her pen cut through the paper.
There are three words written on it.
"Xu Haitang."
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Xie Ling brought the scar removal glue that she had prepared for two days today, thinking that it should be able to remove most of the scars on Xiaoyue's face.
Girls all want to be pretty.
This is what Xie Ling can do for her at the moment.
Xie Ling had been decocting medicine for her every day and burning incense to help her sleep these days.
Xiaoyue slept peacefully and didn't even notice Xie Ling came in.
Seeing that she was not awake, Xie Ling sat beside the bed and waited quietly for her to wake up.
After a while, Xiaoyue opened her eyes.
After seeing Xie Ling, she blushed slightly and felt a little embarrassed, "Why didn't you call me when you came? I'm so sorry to have made you wait for me..."
Xie Ling patted her shoulder and said, "It's okay. I brought you some water chestnuts. Try it."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand, revealing a dozen sharp diamond-shaped hands.
In the other hand, he held a brightly blossoming lotus flower, emitting a faint lotus fragrance.
These water chestnuts were grown quickly by Xie Ling using growth hormones in the space. They grew in just two days and are very fresh and tender.
Xiaoyue looked curious and followed Xie Ling's example to peel off the green shell. The bright white flesh was crispy and tender. When she put it into her mouth, it tasted slightly sweet.
"How about it?"
Xie Ling asked.
Xiaoyue stuck out her tongue. "I thought it was delicious, but it turned out to be just so-so. Haha, but thank you anyway! This is the first time I've eaten this."
After getting to know Xie Ling, Xiao Yue gradually shed her cold exterior and revealed her true colour.
Innocent and simple, she is just a cute little girl who knows nothing about the world.
Xie Ling chuckled, "Close your eyes, I'll wipe something for you."
Xiaoyue closed her eyes obediently.
After a while, Xie Ling asked her to open her eyes and took out a bronze mirror.
"look."
Xiaoyue was a little scared and her eyelashes trembled.
The sunlight moved into the room inch by inch, illuminating the girl's cold and peerless face.
Xiaoyue's eyes showed surprise. She hugged Xie Ling's neck and screamed with joy, "I'm so happy. I can die beautifully."
Xie Ling felt as if her heart was being stabbed by needles.
My heart is heavy.
"Moon Bud..."
But when I mention the moon bud, I don’t know what to say.
Xie Ling doesn't know how to comfort people either.
Xiaoyue's eyes curved, "I found that we look a bit alike. Look, we both have upturned noses, and small mouths and faces."
Xie Ling nodded.
She does look a bit like Xiaoyue.
They all have a cool and aloof look.
It’s just that her eyes are a little rounder, while Xiaoyue’s eyes are more elongated.
Xiaoyue suddenly winked slyly.
"Xie Ling, have you found the dye? I saw the cinnabar in your sleeve."
Xie Ling nodded.
Xiaoyue said happily: "Then take it out quickly. I'm in a good mood today and I'm sure I can perform well."
Xie Ling took out all the tools and dyes from her sleeves.
The sun was shining outside the window. Xiaoyue lowered her head and painted on Xie Ling's arm seriously.
Two hours later, Xiaoyue let out a long sigh, "Alright!"
Xie Ling looked at the painting on her arm.
It's exactly the same as the birthmark, there is no difference.
The shape is a bit like a beautiful kitten.
With its claws and fangs bared, it is as cute as Xiaoyue.
Xiaoyue took the cup beside her, poured water on it, and rubbed it again, "Look, it really looks like a birthmark."
"Yeah!" Xie Ling nodded, "Xiao Yue is amazing!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiaoyue fell back and sank into the bed, her voice sounding tired.
"I'm so tired. I'm going to rest first. Xie Ling, you go back first."
Xie Ling didn't want to disturb her rest, so she skillfully lit the soul-soothing incense for her and went out.
After returning home, Xie Ling felt a little uneasy the whole night.
I always feel that Xiaoyue's condition today is a little strange.
It was not until the early morning of the next day that Aunt Wu came running to her and said, "Xie Meizi, Xiaoyue, Xiaoyue is dying, please go and take a look..."
Xie Ling's heart suddenly rose to her throat and she ran to the east wing without even putting on her clothes.
How could this happen? She calculated that she should be able to live for a few more months.
In the clean and tidy room, Xiaoyue was breathing weakly and her eyelashes were half drooped.
The morning sun shone on her face, as pure as a camellia.
"It was revenge that kept me hanging on before. I should have died long ago..."
Xie Ling walked up to her and held her hand, her tone heavy.
"Don't worry, I will avenge you and provide for your adoptive parents."
Xiaoyue gave a gentle smile.
"Xie Ling, thank you. Meeting you is my greatest luck. Water chestnuts are delicious...Go forward boldly. I am watching you from heaven."
After saying this, Xiaoyue closed her eyes.
In the vase nearby, the lotus that had been growing for three days finally shed its last petal and withered quietly.
Xie Ling and Aunt Wu buried Xiaoyue under the apricot tree in the back mountain.
The most beautiful sight in Xinghua Village is the blooming apricot blossoms and the misty rain in spring.
Xiaoyue, I think you will like it.
On the third day after Xiaoyue's death, Leader Shen informed them that the official road had been repaired and they could continue on their journey.
When she reached the entrance of the village, Xie Ling lifted her sleeves and looked at the birthmark on her arm.
For some reason, she always felt that the kitten was squinting its eyes and smiling at her gently.
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Floods in the southwest caused widespread crop death and washed away the grain stored by every household.
For most people, the end of the flood brought not hope, but another, even deeper disaster—famine.
There was still no movement from the imperial court in Beijing, as if it had given up on the southwest region.
Prices in the southwest region soared, and grain, rice and flour became scarcer and more precious than gold and silver.
Refugees began to migrate in large numbers, and each city had to be sealed off, requiring high entry fees to enter.
The imperial court began to recruit soldiers, and the people's lives were in dire straits, adding insult to injury.
All forces are ready to move.
On the road to exile, people from the Chen, Wang, and Li families all had difficulty walking.
Probably due to the aftereffects of the itchy blisters on the soles of their feet, everyone was limping as they walked, which looked very funny.
Leader Shen had to slow down.
After walking for most of the day, we finally saw a flat piece of land in front of us, with a shallow stream around it.
Although there were many refugees resting, there was still a lot of open space due to the large area.
Leader Shen looked at the sun and waved his hand: "Let's set up camp! We should be able to reach the dock tomorrow."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Oh my god, I can finally take a break.
Wan Qi snorted coldly.
He had reached the critical point and could not walk any further.
A group of soldiers sat down in a lazy manner.
After walking for a few days, there was no trace of the majestic and arrogant attitude that he had when he first arrived in Qingshan.
Wu Daqiang, who was standing by, saw this and rolled his eyes in disdain.
A group of soldiers couldn't even walk fifty or sixty miles.
If they were his men, they would definitely be punished by military law, or at least be dragged to the martial arts training ground to be skinned alive!
Gu Wei saw through his thoughts at a glance, "All the young soldiers in Shangjing are like this."
Wu Daqiang snorted heavily, "No wonder you applied to go to the North for training when you were twelve years old. It seems that you are used to seeing people like this."
Gu Wei nodded and looked at the refugees in the distance, "Did you see those refugees? What do you think?"
Wu Daqiang was just a burly military general who only knew how to deploy troops on the battlefield. He had no idea of Gu Wei's profound meaning.
He scratched his head and said, "How do I watch it? I can watch it while sitting or standing."
Gu Wei was both amused and angry, and called Xu Xingzhi over.
"Xingzhi, explain it to him carefully."
Xu Xingzhi cupped his hands, "The flood in Beijiang has just subsided, but a large-scale famine has begun again... The mountains and rivers are broken, and the refugees are rioting and rising up in the near future."
Wu Daqiang opened his eyes wide, "Xingzhi, you are really amazing! The refugees' uprising is a big event. It is said that the ancestors of Beijiang made their fortune by uprising. It will definitely be very chaotic...
Wu Daqiang suddenly had an idea: "Oh yeah, we can take advantage of the chaos to escape."
Gu Wei rolled his eyes briefly.
"Not bad, at least I can draw inferences from one example."
That's what he thought.
It is only a matter of time before the Beijiang refugees riot and revolt. That time will be the best time to escape!
Xu Xingzhi, who was standing by, bowed modestly and said, "Thank you for your compliment."
Shi Daqiang scratched his head and chuckled.
As they were talking, they heard the women calling them from the other side.
"Come and light the fire, wash the vegetables, and cook!"
The three of them didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, and hurried over to help.
During the meal, people did not chat while eating like they did in the past, but ate in silence and cleaned up quickly.
Because there were so many refugees nearby, everyone's eyes were green.
They couldn't save them, they could only try not to cause them any irritation.
"Why are there so many refugees nearby?"
After dinner, Xie Ling asked.
Gu Wei frowned slightly, "There is a town nearby that is famous for making porcelain. The economy is relatively prosperous, so most of the refugees go this way."
Xie Ling nodded in understanding.
With a casual glance, I suddenly saw two men in strange clothes not far away. They were also setting up camp and preparing to rest.
The style of clothes they wore was quite similar to the cold fox they met before!
Gu Wei also saw it. He was knowledgeable and recognized it immediately.
He whispered, "They are from Dongling Country."
Xie Ling frowned. The two men were dressed in luxurious clothes and did not look like businessmen. Why did they come to Beijiang at this time?
The news of the return of the heirs of the Murong and Nangong families should be considered explosive news in Dongling.
Will those two people know?
Xie Ling narrowed her eyes, motioned for Gu Wei to watch, and then she used her wind ability to float over.