Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Excuse me, where are you going, traveler? (Part 1)

The mountains are layered and shrouded in a light mist.

In this hidden new military camp, Si Cang Qing, Feng Lan, and Cheng TianYang stayed for about seven or eight 

days. During this time, they observed several simulated drills in different environments.

That day, Cheng TianYang's suggestions slightly altered the content of the drill. Based on the diagrams he drew, 

Ye Lou quickly ordered improvements to some weapons and equipment, especially the offensive and defensive 

weapons for light infantry. Later, Cheng TianYang learned that the tall chimney houses on the cliff were actually 

the base for forging weapons and arms in the Canghuan Kingdom.

After basically understanding the strength of this newly trained elite army, Si Cang Qing was overall satisfied 

and decided to set off back to the royal forest farm in Beiye, while Feng Lan took another road back to the 

palace.

In just two days, the hunting activities in Beiye came to an end. Si Cang Qing then led the civil and military 

officials of the court back to the capital in a grand procession.

That afternoon upon returning to the capital, Si Cang Qing recalled Liu Yi, who had been gravely poisoned half 

a month ago. After some thought, he instructed the others to return first, changed into casual clothes, and quietly 

went to the Prime Minister's residence alone.

"Qing, has the hunt ended?" As soon as Si Cang Qing arrived at the Liu residence, he encountered Cheng TianBi, 

who was conducting a follow-up examination on Liu Yi. Upon seeing him, she looked somewhat surprised and 

asked, "Has Yang'er returned to the palace as well?"

"Mm." Si Cang Qing replied, faintly looking at Cheng TianBi, who was sitting in the flower hall flipping through 

a scroll.

Understanding the other person's confusion, Cheng TianBi explained softly, "Prime Minister Liu's body is not in 

serious trouble. It's just that the residual poison from the previous Da Qing has deeply penetrated into the five 

organs and lungs, making it somewhat troublesome to clear. I come to detoxify him once a day, and each time 

he needs to sleep for two hours before I can use needles to filter out the poison."

As he spoke, Cheng TianBi looked towards the inner room, his tone somewhat reassuring, "However, today is 

also the last time to cleanse the poison. Prime Minister Liu will be able to fully recover after resting for another 

day or two."

Si Cang Qing nodded slightly, looking at the man's slightly tired expression, and blurted out concerned words, 

"You've worked hard." Looking at the sky outside the window, "You go and have a rest, I'll send someone to 

watch over Liu Yi."

Cheng TianBi smiled faintly, his expression unusually gentle, "Qing, you are too cautious." Although this 

person's concern made him feel warm and...happy.

but……

He looked at Si Cang Qing firmly and said, "As a doctor, you must not let others do medical treatment. If 

something unexpected happens, it will be a big sin." He paused and said, "I'm not that fragile. Qing, you don't 

have to worry about me. I know my physical condition very well."

Si Cang Qing silently gazed into the man's determined eyes, which still showed the vicissitudes of life - 

decadence with a hint of desolation, but even as he spoke, that determined radiance could not be drowned out.

...This person's fatigue is not actually due to his body, but comes from the invisible shackles he carries on his 

heart.

He looked away after a moment. Si Cang Qing didn't say anything more. He just casually found a chair opposite 

Cheng TianBi and sat down, guarding here.

Looking at Si Cang Qing's actions in surprise, Cheng TianBi asked tentatively: "Qing, you... want to stay 

here too?"

Si Cang Qing nodded slightly.

"Aren't you busy?"

This man is the ruler of a country. Although Cheng TianBi has not had much contact with him, he can feel that 

Si Cang Qing is always busy. Moreover, when he was in Hongcheng Kingdom, he had worked in the court for 

a period of time, so he knew that those tedious government affairs would never be finished.

Si Cang Qing shook his head, "It's nothing."

Before the spring hunt, he had already arranged everything for this period, and during the hunting time, he didn't 

idle around either, so even though he was away from the capital for several days, there weren't particularly 

many urgent matters to handle.

He originally still had some things to hand over to Liu Yi. Since Liu Yi's body will recover in a few days, he 

might as well take the opportunity to explain everything today.

In a few days, he will be taking a covert southern tour, and from then on, the affairs of the court will mainly rely 

on Liu Yi. As for the purpose of the southern tour, one reason is to understand the livelihoods of various regions, 

especially the territories of the former Guangyu Kingdom, before a possible outbreak of war. If conflict does 

arise, at least the stability of the country must be ensured.

Secondly, he plans to take the opportunity to investigate the Tianwaitian, to see what exactly is going on there— 

the biggest hidden danger is that during the war, Yuwen Fengchun might make some small moves.

While pondering the arrangements for the future, Si Cang Qing poured himself some tea, casually sipping it 

from time to time.

Cheng TianBi would visit Liu Yi in the inner chamber every once in a while, and finally, when it was almost 

dark, Liu Yi woke up from his deep sleep.

"All done." Cheng TianBi panted slightly, his face a bit pale, and said with relief, "Lord Liu, the residual poison 

in your body has been completely cleared. Please rest well for the next couple of days."

Saying this, he began to pack up the medicine box.

Nodding slightly, Liu Yi calmly said thank you, then looked at Si Cang Qing standing at the door, 

"Your Majesty..." His eyes were understanding, and he got up with some effort, "Please wait a moment."

Perhaps it was because he had just detoxified, his complexion was quite poor. Seeing that the other party was 

much weaker than he had expected, Si Cang Qing pursed his lips and said gently, "Today, just rest peacefully."

Health is the foundation of revolution; matters in the court can be temporarily set aside.

◇Cang◇Huan◇Seven◇Palace◇

"Let’s go."

Si Cang Qing didn't wait for Liu Yi's response. He glanced at Cheng TianBi and left the inner room first.

Night dropped its dark blue curtain.

The streets were deserted. There were pedestrians scattered around, and the two people walking side by side 

had different styles but were extremely eye-catching. Looking at the lanterns hung up in the shops on both sides, 

Si Cang Qing walked slowly, as if admiring the night view of the imperial capital.

Beside him, Cheng TianBi also kept the same pace, walking quietly.

"In half a month, I will bring Lan and Yang to the south for a covert visit." Si Cang Qing's sudden words 

broke the silence between them.

Hearing this man's cold words suddenly, Cheng TianBi was stunned for a moment, then turned his head to look 

at the other person strangely, with inquiry in his eyes.

It seemed as if it was not him who spoke just now. Si Cang Qing's expression was still cold and a little 

nonchalant.

Turning his head, he unconsciously looked at the swaying shadows on the road. After a long while, 

Cheng TianBi finally said softly, "Qing... do you want to take me with you?"

"What do you mean?" Without denying, Si Cang Qing asked back calmly.

After pondering for a moment, Cheng TianBi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with relief, 

"Okay." For so many years, he has always been hiding in his closed world and almost forgot that he is also 

a person in this world.

Si Cang Qing probably doesn't want to see him hiding in his own world and becoming decadent, so he hopes to 

bring him back to the world again?

Looking at the two people's elongated shadows on the ground, they would intersect from time to time - just like 

the vague bond between them that could not be explained. Cheng TianBi couldn't help but curl his lips. Let him 

relax occasionally. Since those people thought he was dead long ago, why should he hide in a place isolated 

from the world in fear all day long? Anyway, with Si Cang Qing here, I don’t have to worry about anything.

Right? In this world, there is always someone who can make you feel at ease and whom you can trust...

He thought to himself, the smile at the corner of his lips deepened even more.

Seeing the upward curve of this person's lips, Si Cang Qing withdrew his gaze and silently looked ahead: 

Taking Cheng TianBi with him on the southern tour was actually a spur-of-the-moment idea. However, it seems 

Cheng TianBi really liked the suggestion.

Not bad...

A sense of satisfaction quietly blossomed in Si Cang Qing's heart. Suddenly, he remembered the news from 

the shadow guard two days ago: Cheng Ce was critically ill, and his life was in danger...

Glancing at Cheng Tian Bi, who wore a faint smile and seemed lost in personal thoughts, Si Cang Qing 

furrowed his brows slightly and pondered secretly: Perhaps, after investigating Tian Wai Tian, he could 

secretly visit Hong Cheng Kingdom?

The evening breeze suddenly blows, stirring the heart lake of the passersby.

The day of the southern tour soon arrived. Before this, Si Cang Qing specially sent people to invite Si Cang 

Juetian and Liu Ziwen, who were traveling outside, to come back and take charge, and the main government 

affairs were handed over to Prime Minister Liu Yi. Afterwards, Si Cang Qing took his two Empresses, 

Cheng TianBi, Qiu Ping Tian, General Anping, and some palace guards and went south in disguise.

The group mainly traveled from north to south along the Nanjiang River, secretly visiting the prefectures along 

the river.

After walking and stopping for a while, it was already mid-March, the season of spring flowers, and 

Si Cang Qing and others finally reached Chaojiang Water City. Chaojiang is just a small town, but it is 

extremely prosperous because there are so many people passing by. Chaojiang River is at the intersection of 

the north-south official roads. If you go southeast, you will reach Yaoguan, a border town adjacent to 

Hongcheng, and if you go southwest, you will reach the former border town of Wancheng.

Si Cang Qing originally only wanted to stay here for a day, but it happened to be the Chaojiang Spring Fair, 

and there was an endless stream of people coming here to visit, making it even more lively.

The annual spring fair here is mainly for merchants from the north and south to gather here for large-scale trade 

exchanges. Over time, it has become a large-scale gathering, and local merchants and civilians also take the 

opportunity to conduct various transactions and other activities. This year's Spring Fair also coincided with the 

local Flower God Festival, which is held every five years, and therefore attracted many literati, scholars, and 

dignitaries passing by to stop by.

Qiu Ping Tian had always been very interested in the Spring Fair, and Qiuluo Villa also had a lot of business to 

negotiate here this time; and the other people were also somewhat curious about the "Flower Gods" selected 

from all over the country parading on the streets. So Si Cang Qing made a prompt decision and decided to stay 

in Chaojiang for a few more days.

Although they arrived a little late, thanks to Qiu Ping Tian's Qiu Ji, the group soon found a comfortable place 

to stay.

"Master," Feng Lan helped Si Cang Qing change his clothes in his room, with a hint of curiosity in her voice, 

"Tonight is the final round of the Flower God Club. I wonder what kind of person the Phoenix Flower God is?"

Si Cang Qing was not curious at all, but he also took over his words, "Go and see and you will know."

"Mm." Stepping back slightly, Feng Lan looked up and down at Si Cang Qing, then smiled with satisfaction, 

"Alright." Glancing at the darkening sky outside, he added, "Master, let's hurry and leave. They might be 

getting impatient."

Just as he said that, Anping indeed came to knock on the door, his tone revealing a hint of difficulty:

"Young master..."

"Young Master Yang and the others are waiting in the front hall. I sent someone to urge you..."

Upon hearing this, Feng Lan chuckled lightly and turned to look at Si Cang Qing. Si Cang Qing had already 

made it clear, allowing everyone to enjoy themselves during the Flower God Festival and the Spring Gathering 

these few days. It seems that although everyone is usually very composed due to their identities and 

responsibilities, they rarely have time to relax.

Nowadays, catching up with such a fresh day outside the palace, since Si Cang Qing has made the 

announcement, everyone is excited and even a bit impatient.

"Let's go!"

Gently wrapping his arm around Feng Lan's waist, Si Cang Qing walked outside.

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