Chapter 342: Mistake
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Their gossipy gaze darted back and forth between the two of them, but it suited Rong Yan’s intentions. Rong Yan’s gaze swept past Gongsun Zhongjing inadvertently before looking at Xiaoxiao. “Is there anything to eat? I’m hungry.”
Xiaoxiao, who was halfway through reading the letter, glanced at this person’s lazy posture and smiled teasingly. She entered the house and took out a bag of freshly baked snacks. When she came out, she saw Rong Yan taking out a military report from somewhere and reading it. His hands looked very busy.
She asked, “Do you want to eat it?” Rong Yan turned his head around, and Xiaoxiao’s smile deepened. She ignored the doctors’ dumbfounded expressions and brought the snacks to his lips.
Rong Yan smiled and bit it. He felt that the snacks today were especially sweet.
Good lord, what was there to be puzzled about now? It must have been a mistake in the past. It was really awkward. Fortunately, the Third Prince didn’t mind.
Of course, Gongsun Zhongjing also saw Rong Yan’s actions. He didn’t say anything and just lowered his eyelids before turning to leave.
Rong Yan turned around and saw his back. The corners of his lips curled up slightly.
Yun Er and Yun San looked at their Master’s heart-stopping expression and turned around to knock out the chef who was still making weak grunts. It was hard to say what was available in the courtyard, but there were all kinds of stones that could be thrown around.
This unlucky chef already felt an indescribable awkwardness in his stomach. After being hit, he could not hold his breath. After a shocking sound, his legs felt wet and hot. At this moment, he did not know if it was shame or pain.
The doctors who had yet to leave looked at each other and finally noticed this unlucky person that no one cared about. However, the unlucky person would rather still have no sense of existence at this moment and be stared at by these gazes. Then, a small wind blew away the smell and displayed his embarrassing situation in front of everyone. Their fragile hearts immediately could not take it anymore. Their eyes rolled back and they fainted.
The doctors scratched their heads. “This is?”
Yun Er and Yun San didn’t blush or pant. “Oh, this person is infected, but because he’s afraid of death, he’s unwilling to follow the rules and stay here obediently. He even plans to sneak away when there’s no one around.”
Even though the chef was in a state that even dogs despised, there were still some doctors who took the initiative to check his pulse out of worry for his condition. They could not help but frown and look surprised. “This doesn’t seem to be a disease.”
Yun Er and Yun San were just spouting nonsense. Now, they looked at him in surprise. The doctor thought carefully and confirmed, “It’s poison. This person has been poisoned.”
Xiaoxiao swept her gaze over and let the space scan him.
The space quickly locked onto a certain location: [Identification of ingredients. Poisonous ingredients discovered.]
Xiaoxiao moved her fingers. [Space control.]
Then, everyone saw the chef move his waist and a small bottle fell out. The doctor picked up the small bottle, opened it, and sniffed it. Then, he took out some tools and fiddled with them for a moment. Soon, he said firmly, “It’s this poison.”
This was a little strange. He was poisoned by his own poison. What was going on?
How suicidal was he to poison himself?
Xiaoxiao sighed. “It’s really scary to think about it. If we really believed in smallpox back then and let some people kill these infected soldiers, there would definitely be people who couldn’t wait to crown the Third Prince with the infamy of killing ruthlessly.”
“However, even if we don’t kill them, there might still be other accidents. For example, we’re clearly staying in this courtyard and not hindering others, but a patient inexplicably appeared outside, causing everyone to panic, the commoners to be in turmoil, and even the entire city. At that time, I’m afraid the consequences will be unimaginable.”
The spread of the illness would become Rong Yan’s responsibility, and the citizens and soldiers in the city would probably not be able to escape death.
Yun Er and Yun San looked at each other in admiration and surprise.
Coincidentally, Miss and Master thought of the same thing.
Their Master had been taught by General Xiao since he was young. He was meticulous and flexible. It was not strange for him to deduce these principles. However, it was very rare for the girl to be able to see the profundities in a proper book without even reading a proper book since she was raised in Fortune Village.
It could only be said that the lady was naturally intelligent and that Master was blessed.
Since the smallpox was no longer valid, it did not seem to matter if this small courtyard was isolated or not. However, Xiaoxiao glanced at a certain someone hanging on the tree. “Thinking about it this way, this person’s thoughts of bringing poison are very worth thinking about. Could it be that he knows that his illness has improved and wants to cause trouble again?”
The doctors’ expressions immediately became indignant again.
Hearing Xiaoxiao’s words, Rong Yan held her hand tightly. “Xiaoxiao, I want to do something.”
Two days later, the chef was tied up and hanged in the city. The official who was looking after him said to the surrounding commoners, “The illness that made everyone uneasy some time ago was poisoning! The Xiongnu were ambitious and tried to use the so-called smallpox illness to disturb the stability of Great Xia. They are simply unforgivable!”
After the 100,000-strong army was gathered, Rong Yan rode on the horse in his military uniform. “The Xiongnu is ambitious. I can’t take it anymore. Men, follow me to kill!”
In the past, Xiongnu would always invade and Great Xia would counterattack. Great Xia had always been in a passive position. But today, he was going to take the initiative and kill his way back with the soldiers of Great Xia!
Xiaoxiao stood on the city wall and watched Rong Yan leave. She knew that this was the best time to defeat Xiongnu, but she couldn’t help but worry. Even if Rong Yan didn’t want to be a famous general who would achieve great things, casualties were inevitable in a war.
Seeing the dust and smoke caused by the soldiers gradually calm down, she sighed and said that she wanted to go back to her room to calm down.
Under Xiaoxiao’s strong request, Yun Er and Yun San followed Rong Yan. Now, a few young Yun Guards were protecting her. Everyone was under the orders of their seniors and knew that the person in front of them was the future mistress. Hence, they were very respectful to her. When she said that she did not want anyone to disturb her, the Yun Guards really guarded the courtyard door obediently.
“Miss is worried about Master. She must be in a bad mood now. We must not let anyone cause trouble for Miss.”
“You’re right.”
The guards were very considerate, but someone liked to cause trouble for others. The Crown Prince, who had been trembling in fear in the small courtyard for many days, only found out at noon that Rong Yan had already led the soldiers to chase after the Xiongnu army.
“Why didn’t anyone report such a huge matter to me first? Does Rong Yan still take me seriously as his elder brother, the Crown Prince?”
Deputy General Yu, who was left behind to guard the city pass, was already in a bad mood because he did not have the chance to go into battle to kill the enemy. Naturally, he did not have the patience to explain to him now. “The Third Prince is the commander-in-chief and holds the Tiger Talisman to lead the three armies. His Highness the Crown Prince is just under orders to transport military supplies. Why does the commander-in-chief have to get your permission first?”
The Crown Prince’s face was ashen. Just as he was about to step forward and argue, Deputy General Yu took a step back. “Your Highness, you have to be careful. If you continue forward, you will walk out of the small courtyard..”
