It really took a lot of effort for Du Suxi to get Taohua to agree not to tell this matter in front of Helian Kuang and others.
Even so, Taohua couldn't help but remind her. "Your body really can't hold on any longer!"
In response, Du Suxi just smiled gently and did not answer.
She has her own standards as a person. She refused to accept help from others easily, otherwise, she would not have concealed her physical condition from everyone in the beginning. What she was afraid of was the current situation.
Everyone took it for granted that she needed help, so they just felt pity for her. She didn't like this feeling.
Her stubbornness is innate and difficult to change.
When He Liankuang and others came back, they naturally returned without success. They didn't get the blood ginseng, but they bribed the palace people and found out the reason. It turns out that the blood ginseng was secretly given to someone else by the emperor. As for who that person is, it has not yet been found out. We can only guess that this person is probably a powerful official and has an unusual relationship with the emperor.
Taohua looked strange as she listened to what they said, but in the end she agreed to Du Suxi, so she could only hold back and said nothing.
However, Helian Kuang and others were not fools. When they sent people to the houses of various powerful people to inquire secretly, they finally noticed that Taohua's expressions were getting weirder and weirder, and they noticed something was wrong.
"What do you think?"
Facing a nine-year-old girl, Helian said tentatively, maybe she was rushed to the doctor because of her illness. He intuitively felt that Taohua should know something. Taohua shook her head, but her expression became increasingly weird. She looked at Du Suxi with a pair of bright eyes, and said softly and waxily.
"I don't have any objections, but I don't know what Shasha's objections are." It was obviously a normal inquiry, but she said it with such evil intentions. Du Suxi's heart tightened, thinking that after all you know how to play football and watch good shows, but a smile appeared on her face and she expressed her "opinion"
"There's no need to ask. Since it's secretly taught and accepted by each other, it naturally has the emperor's reason. Even if you find out, so what? The twists and turns in this must be very detrimental to you. I don't want you to do it for me. , go to the trouble."
That would only make her owe them a little more. She had always been a strong woman and was unwilling to owe anyone any favors. But they treated her like this, which made her feel guilty.
Helian was madly in love with Rong Fu, but how could he know the twists and turns involved? I just thought that Du Suxi must have said this because she didn't want to trouble the two of them. I have to persist now.
Taohua wiped her mouth, smiled so hard that her eyebrows were invisible, her childish face had a hint of cunning, she looked at a few people and said.
"You two, don't waste your time. In fact, curing a disease doesn't necessarily involve looking for blood ginseng or something. The key point is whether she wants to live or not."
He Liankuang and the others were stunned when they heard this, but Du Suxi understood in her heart, sighing and cursing secretly in her heart. This little girl is really a thief. She came to harm herself like this. Fortunately, He Liankuang and the others probably didn't understand.
When He Liankuang and others were confused, Taohua took Mingyue's hand and ran away.
Looking at the little girl running away, Helian turned his eyes to Du Suxi. "What Taohua said just now is that blood ginseng is not very important. What does that mean?"
He always felt that there were some things he didn't know, but because he didn't know, he wanted to find out.
Du Suxi's face turned red and turned her head sideways. Du Suxi stared at a green and white willow tree outside the house.
He spoke.
"Ahem, you ask me why? I don't know any medical skills at all. That means that although the blood ginseng is important, it doesn't matter if it is gone. The most important thing is that I have a positive heart. Think about it."
She was racking her brains and talking nonsense. Helian listened wildly and pursed her lips slightly. She felt it was right and felt wrong at the same time, but she couldn't detect anything wrong.
After a long time, he could only sigh and said solemnly. "No matter what, I will find out the whereabouts of the blood ginseng. You don't have to worry too much."
Du Suxi's unmoved heart was a lie.
However, a little uneasiness was revealed in this touching feeling. She thought that she must find a way to return this elixir to Jing Ke. This medicine was so precious, which was definitely not what the mountain ghost said. It's of little use, on the contrary, Du Suxi felt vaguely.
This elixir is extremely useful to Jing Ke. But all these are just her own speculations, she should still go and see the mountain ghost.
Murong Fu moved his lips, wanting to speak to comfort Du Suxi, but realized that he had no right to speak, so he kept his mouth shut.
This is Tiansheng. Although he has some manpower, he is not as well-organized as He Lian Kuang's people. Only He Lian Kuang can do this kind of investigation. All he can do is to send people. I went to search Qi Di to see if I could have this good luck and find something that defies the will of heaven and help Du Suxi nurse her body back to health.
Suddenly, everyone knew about Du Suxi's situation.
Every time those girls and maidservants looked at her, their eyes showed a bit of sadness and compassion. As for the planning of the next inn and Buzhuang, they would definitely not disturb Du Suxi if they could. He looked at her and completely regarded her as a dying old man.
In this regard, Du Suxi least wanted to see it.
However, she could only passively accept it helplessly. She no longer had the right to speak and was being taken care of by everyone. This feeling made her feel helpless and really powerless.
The plan she had written before came in handy at this time. Even Murong Fuhe and Lian Kuang were surprised when they saw the plan she wrote. They admired her meticulous thinking and even they benefited from it. many. Du Suxi just smiled and said nothing.
Looking at her, this is nothing to be proud of. What I used is just the most commonly used trick in modern times. A company, from its establishment to its listing, is a long period of time. I don’t know how much effort it takes. Du Suxi is just learning from other people’s experiences. It may not be worth mentioning in modern times, but in this civilization, all ideas are backward. In ancient times, it was especially rare.
The elixir in her hand was still with her. She went to find Jing Ke and Shan Gui once, but unexpectedly, when she got there, the building was empty, and the shopkeeper's statement was also vague. We don't even know where they went, so we can only give up on returning the elixir for the time being.
However, being held in the palm of someone's hand and pampered and protected was not what she wanted after all.
She tried several times to prove that she was fine, but she always frightened people into panic and asked her to rest quickly. This feeling made Du Suxi very depressed for a time.
As for Helian Kuang, when he investigated the blood ginseng, he found nothing.
The days passed in such a calm way, Du Suxi was taken care of meticulously by Hongluan and the others, and she was really treated as a dying patient. This feeling made her very unhappy, but she could not refute it. Looking at their timid, worried, and somewhat aggrieved eyes, Du Suxi really had no choice.
She has a cold temperament and is really not good at
I often deal with soft and feminine women. Facing them like that, I can only sigh and surrender. There is no other way.
Counting the days, one month is almost here.
With Taohua bringing new medicine every day, Du Suxi's body did not weaken. It was good or bad. Du Suxi felt awkward just dragging it on. Taohua also persuaded her to take the elixir several times. , was forced to panic, Du Suxi simply said to return the elixir, which made Taohua angry, but she was helpless.
He Lianheng also came to see him several times, but every time he was blocked by He Liankuang and Murong Fu who worked together. When faced with this matter, the two people who had always been at odds turned out to be Unusually cooperative, Du Suxi could only smile bitterly as she listened, knowing that no one would listen to what she said now. In this case, why did she bother to say it
She has always thought clearly.
Time gradually passed by, and in a blink of an eye, it was the day that Shen Mu made an appointment with herself. Du Suxi really didn't want to go, but she also felt that no matter what the situation was, it should be better than what she was now. After hesitation, Du Suxi was shaken.
Looking at the man sitting on the pear nanmu, waiting for his answer, Du Suxi finally spoke.
"Shen Mu, I can leave with you, but you must ensure my safety."
Even though her body was already in a state of death, she wanted a guarantee of her health. Although she was good at martial arts, she was unable to defeat four people with her fists. How could she, a woman, deal with a person from the valley? It was simply a fantasy, so she had to have a shelter.
Shen Mu was silent for a moment and nodded. This is promised. "I will naturally protect your safety, don't worry."
Hearing this promise, Du Suxi felt reassured. Looking at Shen Mu's gentle face, after hesitating for a moment, Du Suxi asked quietly. "I need you to answer a few questions for me."
"good."
"What's your status in Xiaoyao Valley?" Although he guessed that Shen Mu's status would be high, Du Suxi was still a little worried. Her sensitive status was not someone who could just protect her. , you must have a very important identity.
Shen Mu looked at her quietly for a while before speaking. "I am an orphan, adopted as a son by the owner of the valley. To a certain extent, you can call me brother."
Brother... Du Suxi was surprised. She didn't expect it to be like this, but she still nodded. "Hello, brother."
She was so humble and low-key, which made Shen Mu feel happy. He couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth, looking at her clear and beautiful eyes, he comforted her.
"Don't worry, Master Gu is very good."
Du Suxi just responded casually, but she had her own thoughts in her heart.
She had no choice but to follow Shen Mu away this time. At this rate, her sickly body might be imprisoned in Moshang Xiangfang.
She has an easy-going but stubborn temperament and is fine with any situation, but she is unwilling to be imprisoned. However, they all had good intentions, so she had no choice but to think of this way and follow Shen Mu away.
Anyway, she is a sick and weak body. If she goes there, she may be able to find a chance of survival. Even if the situation is bad, she will not be sure to escape unscathed. Her mysterious mother should not be so heartless.
After thinking about it again and again, in a dark night covered with thunderstorms, Du Suxi packed up some belongings, left a few letters, and left in a carriage with Shen Mu.
By the time someone noticed something was wrong, the sun was already rising in the east, and Du Suxi had already followed Shen Mu out of the city.
(End of chapter)