Upon hearing the news that Yu Tang had narrowly escaped being struck by an arrow, Chu Jiangli felt a sense of bewilderment and fear that still makes his throat tighten and his heart ache when he thinks about it now.
Therefore, he refuted Yu Tang's words.
Because he understood that Yu Tang's weakness was only physical.
This man's heart is far stronger than his.
In comparison, he was the most vulnerable one.
That's the real... coward...
After this incident, Chu Jiangli dared not leave Yu Tang's side for even a moment, which caused Yu Tang a great deal of trouble.
After all, his body was nearing its end, and he could only cough secretly in front of Chu Jiangli before.
Now, however, he has lost his freedom, and within two days, Chu Jiangli discovered the clues.
Snatching the blood-stained handkerchief, Chu Jiangli gripped Yu Tang's wrist, feeling its almost skin-and-bones texture, as if it would break with the slightest squeeze.
Panic spread uncontrollably through him, and he asked Yu Tang, "Tang Tang, have you been taking your medicine on time lately?"
Yu Tang lied to him, saying, "I'm coughing up blood simply because I recently changed my prescription and my body isn't used to it. After a while, I should get used to it and it should be fine."
Chu Jiangli is not stupid.
How could he possibly believe such a clumsy lie?
But he dared not ask any further questions.
It was as if if I asked a few more questions, this person would disappear from my sight.
“This time, we’re going to the capital to participate in the martial arts tournament…” Chu Jiangli held his hand tightly and said, “I will find famous doctors in the capital to treat your illness. I think they will definitely have a way to save you.”
Yu Tang didn't dare let the doctor examine him at all, and quickly said, "Ali, I've told you, I know my own body..."
"Please!" Chu Jiangli interrupted him, his suppressed voice startling Yu Tang.
The man bent over, held his hand, and pleaded, "Please, listen to me, just once, okay?"
Chapter 33
He died for the villain for the sixth time (33)
Having been together for so long, the two of them actually understand many things in their hearts.
It's just that one of them is afraid to mention it, and the other is afraid to say it, which is why the stalemate has lasted until now.
Now, Chu Jiangli finally couldn't hold back any longer and begged Yu Tang to accept his advice and go see a doctor.
The pain revealed in his voice startled Yu Tang.
In the end, Yu Tang agreed to Chu Jiangli's request.
He planned to wait until he arrived in the capital before figuring out how to deceive those famous doctors.
Nanlu Mountain is more than 200 li away from the capital, and it takes a week to travel there by horse-drawn carriage.
Fearing that Yu Tang would not be able to withstand the arduous journey, Chu Jiangli specially arranged the carriage to be extremely comfortable, with six horses pulling it together, and they traveled on official roads to minimize the bumps.
The car is also equipped with pastries, tea, and a heater for winter.
Yu Tang could lie down or sit upright inside without feeling crowded at all.
Along the way, Chu Jiangli took Yu Tang to visit the towns along the route. This behavior was not like that of a great demon who was "walking into a trap" for the martial arts tournament. Instead, it was more like that of a tourist who was sightseeing.
In early winter, the weather turned cold, and the further north you went, the colder it became, but the carriage was warm as spring.
Yu Tang rested her head on Chu Jiangli's lap, closed her mouth, and refused the fruit Chu Jiangli offered her.
"What's wrong?" Chu Jiangli stopped eating. "Don't you want to eat anymore?"
"Hmm..." Yu Tang said helplessly, "Are you treating me like a pig? You're stuffing food into my mouth all day long, how can I possibly eat it?"
Chu Jiangli paused for a moment, then reached into Yu Tang's clothes and touched only his bony frame. He frowned, his face clouded with worry: "I just hope you can gain some weight."
Yu Tang felt ticklish from Chu Jiangli's touch, and looking at Chu Jiangli's expression, he knew that the boy was probably worried about his health again.
After thinking for a moment, he grabbed Chu Jiangli's hand and deliberately said, "I think you don't want to see if I've gained weight, but just want to take advantage of me, right?"
With her other hand, she grabbed Chu Jiangli's collar, catching the man off guard as he leaned down and kissed the corner of Chu Jiangli's lips: "Just say you want to take advantage of me. We can go a little higher, you can do whatever you want to me..."
Warm breath brushed against his face, and Chu Jiangli showed a shocked expression.
Her tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and a blush spread across her entire face at a visible speed.
“Tangtang…”
"Call her Madam..."
Chu Jiangli felt as if his blood was burning, and he called out to Yu Tang in a hoarse voice, "Madam..."
Seeing that he had finally escaped his anxiety, Yu Tang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, leaned over and kissed Chu Jiangli again, praising him, "So good..."
Then he let Chu Jiangli hug him and fall onto the soft blanket, kissing him as much as he wanted, like a large dog.
The martial arts tournament was held in a prosperous village outside the capital.
This is also the location where the martial arts tournament has been held every year.
After all, publicly announcing that the martial arts tournament was held in the capital was just to make it sound better.
In reality, these people wouldn't dare to be so idle as to dance under the emperor's nose.
However, the prosperity of Jinglu Town is indeed much higher than that of an ordinary small city.
Moreover, this place is only about ten miles from the capital, close enough that one can visit each other within a day, so it is not a waste to use it for a martial arts tournament.
When Yu Tang and his group arrived in Jinglu Town, it was already packed with people, and there were many martial arts practitioners carrying swords and knives.
Some have good tempers, while others have fiery tempers, and quite a few have even resorted to violence over a single disagreement.
As the carriage entered the town, the noise suddenly subsided considerably.
After all, a carriage pulled by six horses was a rare sight even in the capital.
His sudden appearance on the streets of Jinglu Town has naturally attracted a lot of attention.
They couldn't help but wonder who was carrying in that carriage.
The carriage came to a stop in front of the largest inn in Jinglu Town. The driver stood up, bowed respectfully, and lifted the heavy felt curtain. A handsome man dressed in red with red silk covering his eyes stepped out of the carriage.
Upon seeing his attire, the street fell silent.
Red clothes, with silk cloth covering the eyes.
In this entire martial arts world, only Chu Jiangli would dress up like this!
As soon as he got out of the car, two dark figures flew down from the third floor of the inn and knelt down in front of him, one on the left and one on the right: "Nan Yun, Bai Xiao respectfully welcomes the Palace Master!"
Their appearance startled the surrounding martial arts practitioners, who all took several steps back.
He was horrified: How did these two killing gods from the Moon Palace also come with Chu Jiangli?!
Perhaps two shocks weren't enough.
The next moment, dozens of experts from the Liyue Palace rushed out of the alley and knelt down in order behind Nan Yun and Bai Xiao.
Facing Chu Jiangli, he called out, "Welcome, Palace Master!"
The waves of attacks forced the group of martial arts practitioners to retreat, too frightened to even breathe.
And then, something even more outrageous happened.
The infamous demon Chu Jiangli, who struck fear into the hearts of the entire martial arts world, actually stretched out his hand towards the carriage, looking up at it as he waited for the man inside to place his hand in his.
Then, she reached out and gently helped the thin man out of the car, her movements extremely tender.
After everyone has regained their footing, he coughed lightly.
Everyone in the surrounding Liyue Palace immediately understood.
Led by Nan Yun Baixiao, he shouted in a thunderous voice.
"The followers of Liyue Palace respectfully welcome the Palace Mistress!"
Chapter 34
He died for the villain for the sixth time (34)
Yu Tang knew that Chu Jiangli had arranged for someone to come to Jinglu Town to wait for them beforehand.
After all, in order to take care of Yu Tang's health, if the driver speeds up the journey even slightly, and the ride to Yu Tang is bumpy, he will be scolded by Chu Jiangli.
That's why it took them so long to reach Jinglu Town.
The followers of the Moon Palace arrived on horseback, naturally much faster than them.
But Yu Tang never expected that Chu Jiangli would arrange such a thing.
On the crowded streets, a circle of Liyue Palace followers knelt around a luxurious carriage pulled by six horses.
Around them, the martial arts practitioners tacitly stepped back several paces, hundreds or even thousands of eyes staring at Yu Tang in shock.
In an atmosphere of deathly silence.
Yu, who was wearing a fox fur cloak, twitched his lips and resisted the urge to cover his face.
Silently, she pulled the hood of the cloak over her head...
He originally intended to get away with it and settle accounts with Chu Jiangli once they got to the inn.
But Chu Jiangli didn't seem embarrassed at all. He put his arm around Yu Tang's waist and asked him in an expectant tone, "Tangtang, do you like this surprise?"
Yu Tang was still speechless, but when he looked at Chu Jiangli's face, which was full of excitement, he somehow couldn't bring himself to do it.
Finally, she could only smile helplessly, reach out and flick the man's forehead, replying, "I like anything you prepare."
Chu Jiangli then smiled with satisfaction, waved his hand to signal everyone to get up and go about their business, and not to block the way.
At his command, the followers of Liyue Palace dispersed completely, leaving only Nan Yun and Bai Xiao following behind the two.
"Palace Master, as you instructed, we have reserved the top-class room by the window on the third floor. I will take you and your wife there now."
Nan Yun led the way, but bumped into a boy dressed in a light blue outfit at the top of the stairs on the third floor.