A life of two souls traveling through time

Chapter 325 We're Waiting for You

"Sister Si Yao, Master Zong is leaving just like that?"

Xiaolu looked at the carriage that had gone away, his face full of confusion. He didn't know what Sister Si Yao had said to His Highness in the carriage just now? In less than an incense stick of time, Sister Si Yao still calmly got off the carriage, but His Highness left just a short time later? Did he venture all the way to the territory of Jingsong just to see Sister Si Yao?

But then Xiaolu changed his mind and decided that for safety reasons, His Highness should not stay in Jingsong Kingdom for long.

Fu Qingli and A Wei, who were standing by, also looked at Si Yao in confusion. Wasn't that young master here to pick up Si Yao? Why did he leave alone?

"Well, we will also set off for Qile City tomorrow." Si Yao nodded expressionlessly, took the bag from Xiaolu's hand, gave him some instructions, then turned around and walked into the farmyard.

"Si Yao, are you okay?" Noticing the melancholy in Si Yao's eyes, Fu Qingli chased up and asked with concern.

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired. I'll go back to my room first..." Si Yao smiled faintly at Fu Qingli, then glanced at the quiet kitchen and asked, "Where's Aunt Liang?"

"Aunt Liang goes to visit relatives in other places before the Lantern Festival every year. I heard from Awei that she just went there early this morning. It may take three or four days." Fu Qingli did not believe Si Yao's words. He could feel that her mood was affected by the young master of the clan, but he did not continue to ask. He just replied with a smile.

"It seems I can't say goodbye to Aunt Liang." Si Yao sighed with some regret, then looked up at Fu Qingli and said, "Didn't you say that we should become sworn brothers? You decide how to do it. I'm going to Qile City tomorrow."

"It's just a ceremony, it can be done later. You can rest first since you are tired." Finally, it was time to say goodbye. Fu Qingli couldn't help feeling sad, but he still smiled when facing Si Yao.

"Okay." Si Yao didn't say anything more and went back to her room dejectedly.

Prince Zong's carriage had driven out of Taozhu Village for some distance when Yu Cheng knelt in front of Yan Zong with his head lowered and trembling. He couldn't help but feel regretful for hiding Miss Si Yao's words from His Highness.

A few months ago, Yu Cheng, on the orders of King Zong, rushed to the south of Jingsong State and was relieved to learn that Miss Si Yao had reported her safety to Xiaolu. However, the letter did not tell him where she was, so he had to be cautious. Although Xiaolu was sure that this was written by Si Yao, he could not guarantee that she was coerced into writing it. With this in mind, Yu Cheng immediately wrote back to Yan Zong, and he stayed to continue looking for Si Yao.

Years ago, the story of Si Yao saving the mother and son of the Xi family by shooting a bandit in An County spread quickly. So when Yu Cheng and others arrived in An County, they accidentally heard about this incident. After making inquiries from many sources, they found this small Taozhu Village.

When Yan Zong was fighting with Xirong, he was distracted by worrying about Si Yao and was accidentally shot in the shoulder by a hidden arrow, but he still successfully drove Xirong out of the northern border. At the same time, Yu Cheng also happened to come back to report. After worrying for several months, there was finally good news. Yan Zong was ecstatic and couldn't wait to see her, so he set out from Fengling City to Jingsong Kingdom without listening to the doctor and Yu Cheng's advice.

Along the way, Yu Cheng was only concerned about the injury on His Highness's shoulder and forgot to tell His Highness what Miss Si Yao had said before, which led to Yan Zong being at a loss when Si Yao rejected him. Naturally, he was punished to kneel here.

At this time, Yan Zongzheng, who was sitting in the carriage, had a gloomy face and exuded a terrifying chill from his whole body. Although there was a heater in the carriage, Yu Cheng, who was kneeling beside him, still felt the chill.

"Your Highness, it's time to change the medicine." The carriage suddenly stopped slowly. The secret guard Xiaobai walked into the carriage and saw the gloomy and terrifying face of His Highness and General Yu Cheng who was still kneeling beside him in silence. He also became nervous unconsciously.

"go out!"

"Yes."

But Yan Zong's cold voice frightened Xiaobai so much that he retreated immediately. Seeing Xiaobai, who usually had a stern face, looking so cowardly, Xin Nu couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, but she was quickly frightened by his glare and hurriedly suppressed her smile.

"Your Highness... This is all because of my own initiative... If you are angry, just vent it on me, but don't take it out on your body. The wound on your shoulder..." Seeing that His Highness didn't even change the medicine for his wound, Yu Cheng was naturally anxious, so he didn't care about being afraid and hurried to persuade him.

"Shut up!" But before Yu Cheng could finish his words, Yan Zong gave him a gloomy look and interrupted him.

"Your Highness....are you really planning to give up on Miss Si Yao just like that?" Yu Cheng was so scared that he quickly shut his mouth, but he couldn't bear to see His Highness ignoring his injuries because of anger, so he tried to start his conversation in another way.

"When did I ever say I would give up?" Yan Zong frowned, his expression darkening. It was obvious that Yu Cheng's words were adding fuel to the fire.

"But...why are you leaving?" Having followed His Highness for so many years, Yu Cheng naturally knew that His Highness was not someone who would give up easily, but he still pretended to be puzzled and continued to ask.

Yan Zong glanced at Yu Cheng coldly and ignored him, but closed his eyes and sighed. He had been high-spirited since he was a child and had fought on the battlefield for more than ten years. He never thought that his first expression of love would be rejected on the spot. This naturally made him, who had always been proud, very depressed, so he had to escape temporarily in a state of confusion.

"Your Highness, since you haven't given up on Miss Si Yao, you should take better care of yourself. You haven't changed the bandage on your shoulder for two days, and the bumpy ride has only deepened the wound..."

"Turn around and go back."

Yu Cheng's persuasion instead made Yan Zong's mind light up. Since Si Yao was a doctor, he had a proper reason to stay since his injuries became more serious.

His Highness' words stunned Yu Cheng for a moment, but he soon understood that His Highness was very teachable.

The people outside the carriage were completely confused, so the driver did not dare to delay and hurriedly led the horse back to Taozhu Village.

"Heaven and earth are my witnesses, mountains and rivers are my allies. Today, I, Fu Qingli, and Si Yao, have become brothers and sisters. From now on, we will be as close as brothers, sharing weal and woe. Even if we are separated in the future, I hope we can each remain firm in our resolve."

After dinner, a straw mat was spread under the peach tree in the farmyard. Si Yao and Fu Qingli knelt on the mat together, holding incense and paying homage to the dusk sky, reciting an oath to become sworn brothers and sisters.

Xiaolu, who was standing aside as a witness, was still glad that they were just brother and sister.

"What a pity, you haven't seen the peach blossoms blooming in the yard yet." After the simple sworn brotherhood, Fu Qingli looked at the peach tree in front of him and sighed reluctantly.

"There will be a chance." Si Yao smiled faintly. She seemed to have long been accustomed to separation.

"Will you come back again?" Fu Qingli turned his head and looked at Si Yao gently, asking with expectant eyes.

"Well, after going to Qile City, I will stop by to visit Aunt Liang, you, big brother, and Awei." Si Yao nodded without hesitation.

"Okay, we'll wait for you." After getting a satisfactory answer, Fu Qingli laughed from the bottom of his heart.