strictlysupreme Chapter 172 Is it a ghost or a human?
Chapter 172 Is it a ghost or a human?
At this moment, Wu Yao was covered in dust and dirt, and kept looking back as she ran.
She was woken up by a commotion in the morning. Listening closely, she realized that the woman had encountered a ghost again last night.
She had just told me during the day that she had finished cleaning up and then showed up at night, so she knew she was lying. She quickly slipped away before anyone remembered her.
She bought a set of clothes and found a decent-looking inn to rest before going to find Mo Li.
It's not easy to sneak into the palace, let alone stay for so many days.
If she had known this would happen, she would have been better off not going in at all; perhaps she would have arrived at her destination by now.
She's escaped! That woman is the most favored concubine! The Emperor of Dajing will definitely not let her go; he might have already sent people out to arrest her.
Just as she suspected, Jun Shuyan was coldly ordering that she be brought back.
They were completely fooled by a fake master!
Qin Wanyue was still unconscious, her body was burning hot and she was still talking incoherently.
"Stay away from me! Stay away!"
"It wasn't me who killed you! It's because you have such a seductive face!"
Shen Sangning's face was grim. Just because that little palace maid was somewhat pretty, she was relegated to a side room?
How terrified she was that Jun Shuyan would fall for another woman? If that's the case, she was going to try and force women into his life!
She thought two dancers were quite good yesterday, so she'll take them back to her place later.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has gone to Jiaolan Palace."
The old woman whispered something in her ear, and Shen Sangning's eyes lit up as she got up and led her people back.
Before she even entered the door, she heard a melodious, silvery laugh, which sounded like someone was extremely happy.
Seeing her enter, Empress Dowager Xiao smiled and beckoned to her, "Ningning, come here quickly, let your grandmother take a good look at you."
At this moment, Shen Sangning gently rested his head on her knees like a child, his eyes and brows softening.
"Yes, you've lost some weight. You've suffered, child."
She gently stroked Shen Sangning's cheek, feeling heartbroken as well.
The two children were married by imperial decree without any emotional foundation, and the emperor favored Qin Wanyue.
So far, the child has only given birth to one daughter, which inevitably leads to gossip and must have caused him a lot of grievances.
In this palace, Shen Sangning only showed her childlike side in front of Empress Dowager Xiao.
She sniffed, got up and sat next to Empress Xiao, took her hand and told her about the interesting things that had happened in the womb these past few days.
Ah Le, listening from the side, couldn't help but smile. The Empress Dowager had been holding the little princess since she arrived, and the smile on her face never faded.
Aside from receiving a letter last time, I've rarely felt this happy as I am today.
Cheng Yan'er came upon hearing the news, and Chun Ge'er generously extended his hand.
A prince and a princess were playing happily on Empress Dowager Xiao's lap; it was a heartwarming sight.
Although Gu Wenhuai was released, he could only stay in the Grand Tutor's mansion. Jun Shuyan's men guarded the courtyard every day, preventing him from stepping out of his room.
Lin Qian looked at the Grand Tutor's mansion from afar. There were still rumors outside that General Helian was still alive, but how could he possibly find him with his abilities?
Now, the only person who knows the truth, Grand Tutor Gu, can't get out. What should we do?!
Lin Feng hasn't replied to my messages in a long time. I wonder if something has happened to him?
After delivering the group to the Southern Wilderness, the escorts should have returned by the same route. Why haven't we heard a single word from them yet?
What he didn't know was that Lin Feng was currently begging all the way.
Li Shuanzi's body was discovered at the bottom of the cliff by Jun Shuyan's men. He had been chased all the way by those men and almost lost his life. He barely managed to escape and was only half alive.
Fortunately, he was blessed to find a cave. When he was thirsty, he drank water dripping from the rocks, and when he was hungry, he ate wild grass and tree roots. He managed to survive.
Penniless and physically weak, he disguised himself as a beggar and returned home once he felt better.
He thought he was going to die on the road, but then he encountered a caravan and managed to get on a flatbed cart by hiding in one of their vehicles.
During the day he would lie motionless, and at night he would quietly get up to find something to eat.
Unfortunately, he was discovered one night and was driven away.
He endured countless scornful looks and insults until he finally saw a village.
"Hey! Where did this beggar come from, running so far away?! Get the hell out of my sight!"
Zhang Chunhua was feeling very anxious when someone came back from the market in town and told her that they saw their son in the clinic. She was so worried.
I originally wanted to hitch a ride on Old Zhao's oxcart to town, but that old man absolutely refused to take another person, saying he was afraid the oxcart would overturn into the ditch if she got on.
She had only just reached the village entrance when she encountered a dirty, messy-looking thing, and in anger, she kicked Lin Feng.
"What bad luck!"
Zhang Chunhua didn't even glance at Lin Feng, and started walking towards the town while muttering curses under her breath.
Completely exhausted, Lin Feng climbed to the big willow tree at the village entrance and leaned against it, panting heavily.
Everyone was busy with the autumn harvest; the women and children were all helping in the fields. Who had time to sit here and chat about everyday things? He had his back to the roadside, and almost the whole day had passed, yet no one had noticed him.
He hadn't eaten or drunk anything for several days, and now his stomach was growling with hunger.
He clung tightly to the tree trunk and stood up shakily. It was still quite a distance from the first house in the village, and he had to walk slowly to get there.
"Dad! Look over there, isn't there someone there?!"
Wen Zixun was carrying a full basket of potatoes home when he saw a person limping into the village not far from the village entrance.
It swayed precariously, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
Wen Muchuan stopped and narrowed his eyes upon hearing his youngest son's words, then glared at Wen Zixun and said, "What else is it but a person? It's not even dark yet, are you a ghost?!"
He walked ahead carrying half a load of potatoes, not giving Lin Feng a single extra glance as he passed by.
He still had to go back to feed his wild boars! The sow was pregnant with piglets, and he couldn't bear to let them go hungry!
As for this person, perhaps he's some poor relative coming to beg for money? He doesn't care about such things!
Suddenly, someone walked by. Lin Feng's throat was sore from talking so much, but he couldn't make a sound. He could only watch Wen Muchuan get further and further away from him.
He lowered his head in dejection, and just as he was about to continue walking forward, a deep and powerful voice rang out beside him, followed by a bamboo tube being handed to him:
"What's wrong with you? Do you want some sweet water to replenish your energy?"
His sister packed this in his basket when he went back for lunch; there was too much for him to finish.
A light flashed in Lin Feng's gray eyes. He snatched the bamboo tube, tilted his head back, and gulped it down.
As if he hadn't had enough to drink, he even tossed the bamboo tube around.
The water was sweet and cool, and after drinking it, his throat felt much better. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt like his strength had returned a bit.
He turned to Wen Zixun, somewhat embarrassed. "I'm sorry, young man, I was just so thirsty that I was being rude."
Wen Zixun waved his hand dismissively, "What's the big deal? I'm not that petty! I'm leaving now."
He didn't even want the bamboo tube. After glancing at Lin Feng, he carried the potatoes home.
Lin Feng followed behind him. He walked a distance before hearing the sound, so he turned around and saw that the person from before was actually behind him.
This side road is just between their house and Granny Wang's house. He doesn't know this person at all.
"Are you looking for Aunt Wang?" he asked.