kvmb Chapter 126 She Can't Die, and Arnold Can't Die
Chapter 126 She Can't Die, and Arnold Can't Die
"Your Highness, Arnold and Miss Si Yao have not returned from the mountain collecting herbs yet. Mr. Sanxiu has personally led people to look for them." As soon as Yu Cheng arrived at Sanxiu Pharmacy and learned the news, he hurried back to the camp.
Upon hearing this, Yan Zong quickly put down the book in his hand and ran out of the tent without looking back. Before Yu Cheng could react, Mr. Fan, who was standing beside him with a worried look on his face, stepped forward and patted him on the back, urging him: "Why don't you send more people to follow His Highness?"
"Oh oh!" Yu Cheng then ran out hurriedly.
In the forest, Si Yao and Arnold used makeshift gunpowder to scare away the jackals and did not dare to stay in the cave any longer. They hurried down the mountain before it got dark. However, since Arnold had injured his foot, Si Yao had to support him, and neither of them could walk fast.
"Sister Yao, take it." Arnold suddenly handed an extra gunpowder to Si Yao, looked at the darkening sky and hesitated for a moment, then said worriedly: "If you encounter any jackals, wolves, tigers or leopards later, take this gunpowder for self-defense and run away quickly, don't worry about me."
"What nonsense! How could I abandon my brother in such a critical moment?" Si Yao's face gradually turned cold. He threw the gunpowder back to Arnold and said coldly.
"Sister Yao, don't be angry. I mean, if, if it really comes to a critical moment, one of us has to survive. Anyway, I can't escape from my foot injury and I will only be a burden to you." Seeing that Si Yao was a little angry, Arnold hurriedly explained with a smile.
"I don't like to think about what ifs. Instead of daydreaming here, I might as well concentrate on walking faster. Wouldn't it be safer if we get down the mountain earlier?" Arnold was young but loved to daydream. Si Yao sighed helplessly, and after saying this, she quickened her pace and dragged Arnold to run.
"Ouch, ouch... Sister Yao, please go slower... go slower... my foot hurts..." Arnold was pulled by Si Yao and had to run and jump on one foot, but he cried out in pain when he exerted a little force on his injured foot.
"Be patient, I'll treat you when we get back." Si Yao still had a stern face but didn't feel the slightest bit of sympathy. He comforted her coldly.
Arnold's words alerted her that it was extremely dangerous to be in the mountains at night, so they had to get down the mountain as soon as possible before sunset. Arnold's foot injury could be treated if it got worse, but if they encountered a group of wild beasts again, she was not sure she could save herself and protect Arnold. She couldn't die, and Arnold couldn't die either.
"Sister Yao, Arnold was wrong, Arnold was wrong, Arnold will never say those words again." It was the first time that Arnold saw Sister Yao angry with him. He didn't expect it to be so terrible. Arnold regretted it so much. He kept complaining in his heart and apologizing repeatedly.
The two finally got down the mountain before sunset. Si Yao breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his face and let go of Arnold.
"Ouch...it hurts..." Arnold, who was used to being held by Si Yao, was caught off guard and fell on his butt when Si Yao let go. This time, more than just his feet hurt.
"Are you okay?" Si Yao quickly squatted down and asked with guilt on her face.
Seeing the concern in Sister Yao's eyes and knowing that she was no longer angry with him, Arnold smiled and shook his head, enduring the pain.
"Ayao!" At this time, Sanxiu arrived with several medicine boys holding shovels. He was relieved to see that his apprentice was safe and sound.
"Master, why are you here?" After Si Yao helped Arnold up, he was surprised and happy to see his master and the people from the pharmacy.
"Miss Yao, you went out to collect herbs and haven't returned yet at 3 p.m. The owner of the manor was worried about you, so he came out to look for you." Xiaolu, who was following Sanxiu, was relieved to see that Si Yao was fine, so he spoke with a smile first.
"You are the same, kid. I asked you to go up the mountain to collect herbs so that you can identify them, not that you have to bring back a basket full of herbs." Seeing that Xiaolu was talking too fast, Sanxiu glanced at him in pretended anger, then looked at Si Yao and complained gently.
"Mr. Sanxiu... this... this is my fault. I was playing around and accidentally fell into a trap and injured my foot. Later, we..." Without waiting for Si Yao to speak, Arnold smiled at Sanxiu softly, but before he could finish, he was scolded by the other party:
"I knew it was you who implicated my apprentice!"
Seeing Sanxiu's aggressive look, Arnold quickly hid behind Si Yao.
"Master, this is not Arnold's fault. He was injured while accompanying me to collect herbs..." Seeing Arnold being scolded by the master, Si Yao hurried to explain. At the same time, the sound of hurried horse hooves interrupted Si Yao's words. From afar, she saw the noble prince who was as bright as the moon on the tall war horse.
"Your Highness! Sister Yao, His Highness is here too!" Seeing Yan Zong, Arnold, who had been hiding behind Si Yao in a timid manner, seemed to gain confidence and shouted happily.
When Yan Zong got off the horse, everyone in Sanxiu Pharmacy bowed to the prince, except Sanxiu, who turned her face away proudly.
Yan Zong ignored Arnold and Sanxiu who was giving him a sour face. All he could think about was Siyao. He was worried all the way, afraid that she might get into an accident. Seeing that she was fine, he felt relieved. Just as he was about to go up to her and say something to her, Sanxiu suddenly blocked his way:
"It's good that the prince is here. You can take this kid back directly to save us the trip. It's getting late, so we won't disturb the prince anymore. Goodbye." Sanxiu said impatiently and pulled his apprentice Si Yao to leave.
He had long known what the prince felt for his disciple, but Yan Zong was also a prince and the son of Emperor Yan. With Ying'er's tragedy before him, he felt that he could not let A Yao make the same mistake again.
Before Yan Zong could say a word to the person he had missed for so long, he watched her pass by him, and his originally bright eyes dimmed.
"Master, wait for me." After walking a few steps, Si Yao suddenly thought of something. He hurriedly told San Xiu and then returned to Yan Zong. He bowed and continued, "Arnold accompanied me to the mountains to collect herbs today and accidentally fell into a trap and injured his foot. Later, he encountered a pack of jackals and suffered several setbacks. His foot injury is likely to have worsened. I hope the prince will go back and ask the military doctor to check him. Si Yao will also bring some medicine tomorrow."
"Okay." Her return made his eyes sparkle again. Although she was talking about Arnold, he was also happy. Hearing that they encountered a pack of jackals in the mountains today, his heart tightened. He glanced at her body and saw that there was no blood, so he felt relieved. He nodded calmly, but he could not hide the tenderness in his eyes.
"You kid, you didn't even tell me that your foot was injured!" After hearing Si Yao's words, Yu Cheng came to Arnold and supported him, saying with some displeasure.
"Sister Yao, you must come tomorrow. You promised to heal my foot injury." Arnold just smiled at Yu Cheng but ignored him. He turned and looked at Si Yao with anticipation in his eyes.
"I will do what I promised you. You go back and have a good rest." Si Yao nodded and smiled at Arnold, then left with his master Sanxiu.