Minna was stunned: "Cousin? Attack?! Are you talking about Beryl and Manda from Itoka's house? How did they come to Mayton?!"
"Who knows? Manda said they were just traveling together, starting from Ito, going north along the Manado River, then crossing the grassland to Siko, and then turning around the Ture Mountains back to Ister. Unexpectedly, in We got into some trouble in Maicheng and were stranded for a few days, so we changed our minds and took a detour back to Mayton. Unexpectedly, we encountered robbers again on the way. Several people were injured. They had no choice but to come to us for help." Dora. She curled her lips and looked a little disapproving, "Beryl also hinted to me that I should advise your father to pay more attention to the security of the territory, so as not to betray His Majesty the King's trust."
Ming Na frowned when she heard this: "Did they come from that business road? Are there any robbers there?!"
Since Anlong was ennobled as a viscount after the war and received the land in Merton and nearby Sidon as a fief, he has made some adjustments to the business roads and markets, and with the king's acquiescence, he has cooperated with the people on the other side of the mountain. The lords of Maicheng reached a private agreement to open up mutual trade between the two cities and attract merchants to settle in on preferential terms. The only commercial road connecting the two places has been cleared several times. Not to mention robbers and robbers, there are even few thieves and swindlers. This is also the reason why Mayton has become increasingly prosperous in the past two years. Beryl said that robbers attacked them. Is it true or false
"Who knows if it's true or not?" Dora said, "Anyway, several of them said they saw the attacker wearing bandit's clothes and holding a weapon. He chopped him down without saying a word. He must be a bandit!" She said coldly! He snorted, "Obviously Manda said that they had offended someone in Maicheng, maybe those guys pretended to be robbers and committed crimes, but Beryl refuted it fiercely. I think what she said must not be the truth. If you don't believe us, why come? Why are we asking for help?”
Ming Na was also a little angry, and hurriedly pulled her mother to comfort her: "Mom, leave them alone, believe it or not! Keep them for a day or two, and then let them go! Don't let them get angry!"
"That's right!" Dora smiled. But he frowned again, "But one or two days may not be enough. I see that two of them seem to be seriously injured, and there is a young man who can't even walk." After that, he lowered his voice and said, "This The young man’s brother was also slightly injured. He and Manda seemed to be very close, and they were probably lovers.”
Why is mom so interested in this kind of thing lately? ! Mingna glanced at her helplessly, and just as she was about to say something, Alex, who had been silent, suddenly interrupted and asked: "The young man you are talking about and his injured brother. What is their name? How old are they?"
Dora replied with some confusion: "I don't know the name, but his age...that brother is over 20 years old. Manda's sweetheart is about the same age as her, and he is a very handsome young man."
"Is it just them? Is there anyone else traveling with us?"
"Yes, there are four mercenaries, three men and one woman. There are also three other young people, they seem to be guards, right? I think those brothers are very well-educated in their speech and behavior. They must be from noble families." Dora After a pause, she noticed something, "Is there any problem with their identity?" Mingna also looked at Alex with doubtful eyes.
Alex smiled: "Of course it's no problem. I'm just doubting. Could it be someone I know? By the way. Since they were injured, have they been treated now?"
"Don't mention this." Dora was a little resentful. "I saw that they were seriously injured. I kindly wanted to find a doctor for them. Unexpectedly, Beryl said that some of their companions know medical skills. There is no need to find someone with unknown origins. Humph. When did our family doctor come from unknown origins? ?! This girl looks like her mother!"
There are two Xiao-Cado families in Yitong and Mayton. Although the relationship has been relatively harmonious since the Second World War in Xiko. But the visits were infrequent. The two families exchange letters to greet each other except during major holidays or at the end of the year. Hardly visit each other. Even the members of the younger generation have not met. Except for the fact that their residences are far apart. Conflicts between housewives are also an important factor that prevents further reconciliation between the two families. Lilith still looked down on Anlong and Dora. And Dora can't forget the resentment of the past. jointly. I don't have a good impression of Lilith's children either.
Ming Na hurriedly hugged her: "Don't be angry, Mom. They don't want to see a doctor. Let them go. It's not us who will suffer in the end."
"That's right. Anyway, the injury got worse. They are the ones suffering!" Dora put on a smile again. "You go and play. I'll arrange lunch for them. I hope Miss Cardo won't think that our food comes from unknown sources!" She walked to the kitchen with her head held high.
Minna looked upstairs with some curiosity. Think about it. Then he put the straw hat and fish basket aside. He grabbed Alex and said, "Let's go take a look?"
"Forget it!" Alex smiled, "Since that Miss Beryl doesn't even want to hire a doctor, maybe she doesn't want others to know their whereabouts? I'm sure they won't be happy to see me. "
Ming Na stared at him for a few times and suddenly smiled: "You must know who those men are, right?"
"I believe you will know soon." Alex blinked, "Go ahead, I'll go to your studio and take a look. The medicine you gave me last time has been used up. I'll get a few more bottles. ." After that, he walked towards the back porch of the house in a familiar way.
"Hey! Don't move them all, leave some for me!" Ming Na shouted, looked upstairs again, then lifted up her skirt and walked up gently.
This lord's castle occupies a small area, with only more than sixty rooms, and the left side of the second floor is all guest rooms. Mingna only walked a few steps in the corridor when she heard voices coming from the largest guest room. When she got closer, she saw that the door was not closed. From the gap, she could clearly see a A tall brown-haired woman wearing a magician's robe was arguing with a strong man.
The man seemed to be suppressing the anger in his heart and said as politely as possible: "I don't understand why you did this. Both His Highnesses were injured, and His Highness's injury was particularly serious! And not only did you refuse to invite a doctor for diagnosis and treatment, you even You also stopped us from going out to buy medicine! Miss Beryl, what are you going to do?! Do you want to see His Highness seriously injured and..." He paused and then calmed down a little: "In short, I will be careful and never People will find our traces.”
"No!" Beryl categorically rejected, "We haven't figured out who the attacker is yet, how can we easily reveal his whereabouts? I took everyone to the Lord's Mansion and took a big risk. If something happens again, Can you bear this responsibility?!"
"You..." the man endured it, and then said, "But His Highness's injury cannot be delayed any longer! The wound cannot stop the bleeding, and Your Highness is not physically strong to begin with. He will not be able to bear it!"
Beryl turned her head to the other side: "Tao Youke, you are the only one among us who knows medical skills. Tell me. Are you sure about this injury?"
From behind the door that Ming Na couldn't see, a male voice came: "Well... we have gauze. We also have wound medicine, but it seems that the effect is not very good now. If it takes a while, the bleeding still won't stop. We have to ask for it." I'm a doctor. Although I have some experience in treating trauma, I am a mercenary after all, not a doctor."
Beryl lowered her head and thought deeply. Another girl's crisp voice came from the corner of the room: "Sister, it's better to ask for a doctor. Didn't Aunt Dora say, is that a doctor their family is familiar with? Uncle Anlong is a war hero and the king. His Majesty trusts him very much, and the people in his family should be trustworthy."
"Manda, you don't understand." Beryl said impatiently. "This is not a question of whether you can believe it or not. But if there are too many people who know the truth, the news may be leaked. Look at His Highness's wounds. If others find out, what will be the reaction from Ito? Those People who have always opposed him. Will they use this as an excuse to question his qualifications to inherit the throne?"
There was silence in the corner. Manda seemed to have nothing to say, and after a while she muttered: "But Selig was also injured..."
"My injury doesn't matter." This was a strange voice, which seemed to be a young man. "It's just a scratch on the skin. It looks like there's a lot of blood, but it doesn't actually hurt. My brother's condition is more important. Beryl, I Let me make it clear in advance that I have absolutely no intention of taking the opportunity to harm my brother! My brother was injured like this just to save me, and I will not do such a despicable thing."
Beili paused and then said quickly: "Of course, I absolutely believe you. But there are still many people who oppose him, and we cannot take it lightly."
"Okay." The young man paused for a moment before continuing, "I accept your decision, but the premise is that my brother's life will not be in danger. If Tao Yoke really has nothing to do, you must ask your aunt to find that person. The doctor is coming. Although I hope that my brother’s inheritance rights will not be affected, if it is at the cost of his life, it is not worth it.”
Beryl hesitated, but nodded: "Okay..."
"Who is outside?!" Another unfamiliar male voice came, followed by the sound of rapid footsteps. Ming Na was startled and immediately rushed to push the door open before that person. At the same time, her other hand quickly took out two bottles of magic potion from the storage ring on her neck. As soon as she entered the door, she said with a smile: "Good afternoon , are they Sister Beryl and Sister Manda? I’m Mingna. I heard from mom that your friend was injured, and I happen to have some healing potion, I don’t know if it’s suitable.”
The female magician who turned around was stunned, but quickly responded: "Uh... thank you for your kindness, but we have our own medicine..." Before she could finish her words, the man who had argued with her before came forward. He took the medicine bottle, opened it and smelled it: "This is a good hemostatic agent! It's just right!" He turned around and rushed to the big bed, feeding the naked man to drink the medicine.
Ming Na looked at the injured man carefully. He had neat and delicate facial features, but there were two uncoordinated wounds on the left side of his face, which had just become bloody scars. He has a pale complexion and looks good-tempered. His hair is slightly messy and sticks smoothly to his head. His fingernails are also clean, but his fingers are as slender as a girl's. He was lying on a large bed with carved copper branches more than two meters wide and hung with a blue velvet tent. He was in a coma and looked increasingly thinner.
Judging from what I just overheard, this is probably the legendary "cowardly" prince Hyatt, right? Didn't it mean that he was at odds with the second prince? Why does it sound like he and his brother have a good relationship? The injuries on his face look serious and will probably leave scars for the rest of his life.
The younger brother, Prince Selig, nervously grabbed the bedpost and stared at his brother. After the eldest prince drank the potion, his eyelashes trembled, his eyes gradually returned to clarity, and his face was no longer as pale as before. He asked in a hoarse voice: "Where am I..."
"Your Highness, this is the residence of Viscount Mayton. You can rest in peace." The man who gave the medicine had red eyes, and he quickly lifted the quilt to see the injuries on his lower body. Minna took a quick look at the thick bandage on his right foot, with a lot of blood oozing from it, and she couldn't help but frown.
Such a serious injury...
"Brother!" Selig rushed to the bed. Grabbing his hand, "What do you think? Are you feeling better?"
Hyatt forced a smile: "It's okay...don't worry...how are you? Does the wound hurt?" After his brother shook his head in denial, his eyes turned to the side again: "Are others injured? Have they seen a doctor?"
Beryl took a step forward and said softly: "Everyone has escaped safely. I will arrange these things, so don't worry and have a good rest."
After hearing this, Hyatt immediately relaxed and fell asleep again. Selig was nervous for a moment and shouted: "Brother. Brother! Don't sleep, brother!" He stretched out his hand to shake his brother. Minna stopped her quickly: "Let him sleep! There are sleeping ingredients in the potion, and he will get better after a good sleep." Selig stopped then and smiled at her sheepishly: "I'm sorry, I don't feel good about it. Understand this.”
Manda supported him. Somewhat worriedly: "You are also injured, you should take a rest." She turned her head: "Mingna, do you still have that potion?"
"Yes." Ming Na handed over another bottle, and Manda happily took it and was about to feed Selig a drink. Beryl suddenly asked: "Mingna, how much of this medicine do you still have? Can you tell us where you bought it?"
Ming Na turned back and smiled: "I made it. No matter how much you want, I will send some over later."
Beryl was stunned and frowned. The man who gave the medicine said: "Thank you very much. You are the daughter of Viscount Mayton, right? His Majesty the King will keep your achievements in mind."
She doesn't care! Ming Na disagreed. Just laugh twice and deal with it.
Beryl, however, seemed not to have heard the man's words, and asked Minna seriously: "Did you prepare the potion? Are you a potion master? Why didn't I hear the Viscount and Madam mention it?"
What does she mean
Ming Na smiled lightly and said, "I'm not a potion master. I'm just an apprentice. Because my teacher thinks I need more learning." That guy Sauron has a very high status in the potion world. Disciples he recognizes can be directly promoted from apprentices to official potion masters. And she was too young to get his permission to teach.
Beryl didn't know this, she just felt that this cousin was too imprudent. She looked at the naked Hyatt worriedly, and then glanced at the man beside the bed with a reproachful look, then frowned and said to Ming Na: "Since you are just an apprentice, how dare you let a seriously injured person drink from you?" Where is the potion you made? What if there is a problem? Do you know who he is?!"
Ming Na raised her eyebrows: "There are many people who have drank my magic potion, and they have never had any problems. At most, the potion is not strong enough. Moreover, the injury of this Highness has reached the point where I cannot ignore it. After drinking the potion, It may not be good, but if you don't drink it, something will happen. Did you have any other choice just now?" Even the king drank her medicine, what does this have to do with status? If you have a high status, you don’t need to take medicine
A trace of displeasure flashed across Beryl's beautiful face. She stared straight at Ming Na. Just as she was about to open her mouth to say something, Serig coughed next to her. It turned out that he drank Ming Na's medicine and was knocked out. He choked on the weird smell, and coughed while saying: "This tastes really bad...but it's quite useful. You see, my wound has begun to heal." He stretched out his arm to show Manda and Beryl , and smiled at the latter: "This Miss Xiao Cardo is really capable, so you don't have to be harsh. There are also apprentices in the magic academy who are good at potions. Don't you know that?"
"But she is not a student of the Magic Academy!" Beryl glanced at him lightly, then turned and sat by the bed, took out a white handkerchief, gently wiped the sweat on Hyatt's forehead, and covered it with him again Tucked in the quilt, and then said to the man without looking back: "You can go and have a rest. I'll be fine here."
But the man didn't move. He just glanced at the other two people in the room: "We always have to leave someone with His Highness. Let's take turns to rest. You go first." The two people agreed and walked to the corner. Sit down and take a nap against the wall.
Beryl and the man looked at each other. Mingna could clearly feel the turbulence between the two, so she quietly stepped back, but heard someone calling her: "Please wait a moment, young lady, can you help me?" Do you want a favor?"
Ming Na recognized him as Tao Yoke and asked, "What's the matter?"
"One of our companions is injured..." He turned around and gestured to the corner behind the door. Ming Na clearly saw a man dressed as a mercenary sitting on the recliner, with a pale face and eyes closed. He was wearing a thick cloak, and bright red blood was falling drop by drop on the floor. A female mercenary next to her held back her tears as she pulled open her cloak, revealing her arms that were wrapped in blood-stained bandages and were shorter than normal.
(Is this chapter okay with the word count? It’s the end of the month again, so I’m shamelessly reaching out to ask for votes...)