novelzi Chapter 70
Chapter 70
Chapter 70
Li Hui had no time to stop him, and ordered Zhang Hu to lead others in pursuit.
After running ahead for a distance, Li Xia pulled on the reins and patted the horse to stop. She sensed someone's presence and was not fooling around. With a wind blade charged in her hand, Zhou Heng flew out from behind a large tree. Li Xia released the wind blade, "Why are you here?"
"Song Lingshan is a confidant of Prince YongKang. His mansion is hiding Prince YongKang's concubine and her son," Zhou Heng had uncovered the information and rushed overnight to inform Li Xia.
Zhou Heng's words confirmed Li Xia's suspicion. "What do you plan to do?"
"Kill them," Zhou Heng had left the Shadowless Pavilion, but his way of doing things was still influenced by it.
"If we kill them, the trail behind them will be cut off." There must be more people behind Song Lingshan. How did Prince YongKang's entire family get taken away, while his concubine and son escaped? There must be others helping them.
"I will continue investigating," Zhou Heng had thought of this, but Zhang Luo's death had greatly impacted him. He wanted to kill everyone related to Prince YongKang.
Zhang Hu and others caught up on horseback, carefully surveying the surroundings. "Second Sister, let's go back. It's unsafe for you to be alone here."
Li Xia did not object and returned with Zhang Hu's group. Back at the caravan, horses were led away per Li Hui's order. Li Xia returned to the carriage, and Auntie Mei pulled her ear, scolding her thoroughly.
Li Xia rubbed her ear, leaning listlessly against the window, watching Li Xin ride a horse.
Li Xin had learned to trot on horseback. Knowing the two would race, Li Hui had found a spacious area to stop and rest, allowing Li Xin and Li Xia to compete properly. Li Hui stood between them as the judge.
"Xia Xia, don't go easy on me," Li Xin knew her riding skills were far inferior to Li Xia's. If Li Xia rode at full speed, Li Xin had no chance of winning.
"I won't go easy," Li Xia controlled her horse to prevent it from moving around.
At Li Hui's signal, the two set off. Li Xia claimed she wouldn't go easy, but still controlled her speed, not widening the gap too much. Li Xin didn't notice, but Li Hui and the escort members could see Li Xia's prowess.
"How could a Western princess's dagger end up here?" Li Hui pointed out the key issue.
"The merchant said that small Western Kingdom offended our nation, so the Marquis of Dingbei sent troops to destroy it. This dagger was a spoil of war taken by the soldiers. They sold it after retiring to get silver," Li Xin had specifically asked about the dagger's origins when she saw it.
"If that's the case, then buy it," Li Hui went and purchased the dagger himself after hearing the story. The dagger had seen blood and was very sharp, with gems studded on the handle, appearing dangerously beautiful.
Li Hui gave the purchased dagger to Li Xia, but under Auntie Mei's watchful gaze, Li Xia could only shake her head, refusing to accept such a dangerous item. How could a young lady carry something so dangerous?
Li Hui didn't insist, planning to find another chance to give it to Li Xia later. Seeing Li Hui take it back, Li Xia felt heartbroken, as she really liked that dagger.
But seeing Auntie Mei's gaze, she averted her eyes, "Qiu Shui, let's go pack our things. We're taking the boat tomorrow, so we need to pack properly."
This was Li Xia's first time traveling by boat in this life and the previous one. She looked around in amazement on the boat, but her excitement quickly faded.
Li Xia had never known she would get seasick. The rocking and swaying of the boat made Li Xia lie by the bedside, vomiting incessantly. It was too painful.
Auntie Mei tended to her worriedly. Auntie Mei didn't get seasick and had never considered that Li Xia might, so she didn't bring any anti-seasickness medicine when boarding. There was also no physician on the boat. Li Hui and Li Xin had visited Li Xia as well. They were unused to seeing Li Xia so weak, as she was usually full of energy and spirit.
Li Xin gave Li Xia all her plums, and Escort Li suggested some methods to prevent vomiting, but nothing worked. Li Xia was still severely seasick.
Auntie Mei stayed by Li Xia's side, her eyes reddened from staying awake. "Auntie, please go get some rest. I have people taking care of me here," said Li Xia, who had finished vomiting and was feeling a bit better.
Auntie Mei brought a cup of water to Li Xia's lips, "I'm not tired."
"Your eyes are red and swollen, yet you say you're not tired. I'll be fine after vomiting a bit more, you don't have to worry so much," Li Xia said, leaning against the bed.
"Auntie, we're here with her. Please go get some rest," Qiu Shui also urged Auntie Mei.
Auntie Mei could indeed hardly keep her eyes open anymore, so she nodded and went back to her room to rest.