dognovel Chapter 176 Maybe I'll become a father next year
Chapter 176 Maybe I'll become a father next year
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that not only was her behavior strange, but her clothing was also different from that of women in the Great Ye Kingdom.
He wore a loose-fitting mandarin jacket on his upper body and black tights on his lower body. They looked like they hadn't been washed in ages, and they were so dirty they were almost shiny.
She might be considered slovenly, but her face was delicate and clean, and her hair was styled in a neat bun like a Taoist nun's. Her large, dark eyes were clear and bright, unlike those of someone harboring ulterior motives.
What's most eye-catching is the axe she's carrying on her back...
Ye Shishu turned to look at Yu Chiling, wanting to ask him what he thought of the woman's actions.
Yu Chi Ling stared at the woman with a cold gaze and said, "It's only a hundred miles north to the capital."
The woman looked behind her, blinked, and seemed about to say something. But perhaps because Yu Chi Ling's expression was too cold, she involuntarily pursed her lips and retreated to the side of the road.
"drive!"
Yuchi Ling kicked the horse's belly and galloped away.
Ye Shijun and Gu Simo caught up, and as they passed the woman, they both stared at her and sized her up. Only after confirming that the woman did they whip their whips and leave.
The woman watched their departing figures, her delicate brows furrowing slightly before her gaze inexplicably hardened. Then, she took off running after them.
……
In the inn.
Ye Shishu paid the rent, booked a room, and ordered food and drinks in the lobby.
The four were eating and drinking when the woman from before entered.
"Sir, are you here for a meal or to stay the night?" The waiter greeted him with a smile.
"Could I have a drink of water?" the woman asked ingratiatingly.
Upon hearing this, the waiter's face immediately fell. Especially after taking a look at the girl's dirty clothes, he waved his hand dismissively, "Go away, go away, we don't take beggars here!"
The girl looked in the direction Ye Shishu and the others were.
But instead of looking at the four of them, she stared at the food and wine on their table and swallowed hard.
Although Ye Shishu and the others did not deliberately look at her, they all kept a close eye on her out of the corner of their eyes.
For no other reason than the woman's speed...
They arrived in the town at top speed, while the woman, on foot, only took them the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. It was absolutely impossible for them not to be wary of her!
"Go, go, go!"
Driven away by the waiter, the woman carrying the axe could only slink away from the inn with her head down.
Yu Chi Ling said in a low voice, "Eat, and then go take a look."
Gu Simo said, "Your Highness, Little Sister, this woman doesn't seem to be from the Great Ye Kingdom. I'll go and meet her in a bit."
……
At the foot of the wall outside the inn, a woman squatted down, her large eyes seemingly covered in dust, staring blankly at the passersby.
"Where are you from, young lady?" Gu Simo handed her the things in her hand.
Seeing the steaming white buns, the woman's eyes lit up instantly. Without any hesitation, she took the buns and began to devour them.
"I...I've come to the capital of the Great Ye Kingdom to find my relatives!"
"Aren't you from the Kingdom of Ye, young lady?" Gu Simo asked her with a smile.
“I’m not from the Great Ye Kingdom, but my home is next to it,” the woman replied while chewing a large mouthful of steamed bun. “My brother said his brother is in the capital of the Great Ye Kingdom, and he asked me to come and find him, but I’m lost. I’ve been wandering around the Great Ye Kingdom for half a year, and I’ve run out of money, but I still haven’t reached the capital.”
Gu Simo looked closely at the clothes she was wearing, which were almost covered in patina, and couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
After finishing the steamed bun, the woman suddenly took the axe off her back. "My name is Li Yao. Thank you for the steamed bun, miss. I have nothing to repay you with, except for this axe. Please don't find it offensive."
Gu Simo was sweating, “…”
Who sent the axe as a gift?
Seeing that she remained unmoved, the woman slumped her shoulders. "Alright, I know you look down on this broken axe."
Gu Simo chuckled dryly, "You're a woman traveling alone, this axe is for your self-defense, how could I accept it? Besides, it's just a steamed bun, don't worry about it."
The woman asked her earnestly, "How should I address you?"
"We met by chance, young lady, there's no need to worry about it."
"Are you going to the capital? Tell me your names, and when I get there and find my brother's brother, I will definitely come to thank you in person!"
"No need." Gu Simo smiled, turned and left, quickly entering the inn.
After learning that the woman was not suspicious, Ye Shishu and the others were relieved.
After spending the night at the inn, they hurried back to the capital at dawn the next day.
Since they never saw the woman again, they quickly forgot about this chance encounter.
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General's Mansion.
Seeing that the four of them had returned safely, Ye Gengxin finally felt relieved.
However, he also had his complaints: "The Duke has been back in the capital for quite some time now, where have you all been gallivanting off to? It's one thing if you don't come back, but you haven't even sent a message!"
Ye Shishu chuckled and coaxed him, "Dad, we just rarely get to go out, so we got a little playful."
Ye Gengxin couldn't bear to scold her, so he could only glare at the second son, "It must be you who started it again! You're married now, and you might even become a father next year, how can you still be as willful as before?"
Ye Shijun replied with a grin, "There are too many big and small troubles in the capital. If I want to be a father, don't I need to find a quiet place to spend some quality time with Xin'er?"
"You!" Ye Gengxin was speechless, utterly stumped by his son.
Gu Simo blushed and buried her head in her chest.
Ye Shishu smiled and smoothed things over, "Alright, Dad, we're tired. Can you let us go and rest first?"
Ye Gengxin frowned and said, "Rest? What are you talking about? The Emperor has already ordered me to prepare for the hunting trip, which will take place at Wangqiu Mountain. Whatever you want to do, hurry up and make the arrangements!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Shishu quickly looked towards Yuchi Ling.
After exchanging glances, she said seriously, "Alright, let's go scout out Wangqiu Mountain tonight!"