The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

Just as Xiaoqing expected, this team of officers and soldiers had no plans to rest here at night. Quarter of an hour later, following a word from the young soldier, everyone immediately packed up and set off.

Yang Qi and Xiao Qing heard the order and packed their things hurriedly.

Seeing Yang Qi about to get on the horse, Xiao Qing pulled him back and said, "You've been tired all day. Just sit behind me tonight so you can get some shut-eye."

Yang Qi didn't let go of the reins: "Brother, are you injured?" Then, he pointed to his neck. He didn't know how much strength that man used, but there was still a mark on Xiaoqing's neck.

Xiao Qing moved her neck exaggeratedly and smiled at Yang Qi: "I'm not that incompetent. Back then, when mom gave birth to you, she went to work in the fields.

Compared with my mother giving birth to a child, what I have is nothing."

Thinking of his family, Yang Qi scratched his head and stopped arguing with Xiao Qing. He also wondered what was happening with Adu, Ayi and Chen Jing.

Xiaoqing did not demonstrate her horse riding skills, but she had no difficulty keeping up with the team of soldiers.

Although it is summer, there are many mountains and trees here. In addition, the hemp cloth that Yang Qi is wearing is not cold-resistant, so it is still a bit cold now.

Huddled behind Xiaoqing, Yang Qi couldn't help sniffing. He really suffered a lot on this trip to Xihu.

I'm afraid that by the time I get to Xihu, I'll be seriously ill.

After a day of fear and trepidation, Yang Qi now felt a little more relaxed now that he didn't have to drive the horse himself. He reviewed the day's events in detail.

That day, I felt like I was being pushed along, and every step I took felt like I was stepping on wooden stakes. If my legs were a little weak, I would have fallen hard.

Although things are going smoothly now, this is not the Duke's Mansion where he can solve problems by relying on his cleverness and talking. Looking up at the moon, Yang Qi suddenly felt as small as an ant.

If His Highness were here, I'm afraid these things would not mean anything to him.

Suddenly, Yang Qi realized what he was thinking and shook his head quickly, "Huh, huh, huh", what was he thinking about?

Now His Highness's most important item is with him. If he fails to deliver this "little box" safely to General Huo, Duke of England, he might even lose his head.

I have made a guarantee in front of His Highness, and the things are still there for me!

Yang Qi's conflicted emotions, with him shaking and nodding his head, could be clearly seen by Xiaoqing in front of him.

Feeling the lady behind her sighing and shaking her head excitedly, Xiaoqing hesitated for a while and said, "If you are tired, you can take a rest first."

Xiaoqing really had no problem with the intensity of the journey in the past few days, but it was different for Yangqi. Over the years, the most physically demanding thing Yangqi had done was to take care of his own herbal garden and the back lake. Now he was indeed feeling a little overwhelmed.

Yang Qi didn't try to show off in front of Xiao Qing: "Then I'll doze off for a while. If you're tired, remember to call me." Then, with a yawn, Yang Qi fell asleep leaning against Xiao Qing.

Although we were delayed for a while this morning, we have to hurry up again at night. At the current speed, it will take another three days to reach Xihu. Yang Qi knew very well that if he didn't take the time to rest, he might not survive these three days.

Once people are extremely tired, they are prone to illness, and symptoms such as fever and cough will follow.

Yang Qi is now so tired that he can no longer keep a clear mind, but Xiao Qing, on the other hand, is becoming more energetic the more tired she gets. According to the marching route of this team of soldiers, they are probably heading to Xihu. After passing this bandit's territory, they will have to walk on their own for the next two days.

This group of soldiers must have been in a hurry to travel, and they did not even stop to rest when passing by the inn.

The night was getting deeper and deeper. Although Xiaoqing couldn't confirm the exact time, she estimated that it was the end of the Chou hour or the beginning of the Yin hour. She thought it was time to take a rest.

Human beings are mortals, not made of iron. The more busy the journey is, the more sleep we need.

As expected, when they passed an abandoned Bodhisattva temple, the leading general pulled the reins and said, "Everyone, rest here for two hours, and then continue on the road."

Awakened by the neighing of horses, Yang Qi squinted his eyes and saw the Bodhisattva Temple in front of him. These officers and soldiers were finally going to take a rest.

When passing by the inn earlier, the drowsy Yang Qi was seduced by the smell of food in the inn, but he never expected that the general had no intention of resting at all.

After tying the horse rope, Yang Qi touched the horse and murmured softly: "You have worked hard today. Others carry one person, but you have to carry two. I will be more careful and eat less, so that you won't be burdened too much."

Because of Xiaobai's existence, Yang Qi's attitude towards these horses is completely different from before. He now regards them as friends.

Xiaoqing knew the young lady's temper, so she waited by the side.

This team of officers and soldiers was well managed. Without much instruction, they automatically arranged the people on duty for these two hours, with each three people on duty for half an hour.

On the first shift, there was a young soldier who had always disliked Yang Qi and Xiao Qing. Looking at Yang Qi and Xiao Qing huddled at the door, the young soldier quickly walked to Yang Qi and said, "Hey, come with me later." This man had slept all the way and had the most time to rest. How could he have the good fortune of staying up late on duty outside while this short and fat guy was sleeping in the house?

Yang Qi lowered his head. When he heard the voice, he raised his head timidly and pointed at himself: "Sir, are you talking about me?"

The young soldier raised his head proudly and said, "Of course it's you. If you want to rub shoulders with others, you should be more conscious and don't take advantage of everything."

Yang Qi quickly stood up from the ground, and suddenly felt a black screen in front of his eyes. He hadn't eaten well all day, and now he was afraid that he was not getting enough nutrition.

It was with Xiaoqing's support that Yang Qi was able to stand steadily.

Yang Qi's performance made the young officers even more unhappy: "What a weakling." His words were full of disdain.

Hearing these words, Yang Qi was not annoyed. His small physique was definitely not comparable to those officers and soldiers who had practiced martial arts for many years.

Seeing Yang Qi wandering around, the young soldier became more and more unhappy. He grabbed Yang Qi with one hand and dragged him outside, stopping at the temple gate: "You just stay here and guard."

Yang Qi looked around, it was so dark, he trembled all over: "Sir, don't you know I'm here to guard, what are you looking at?"

Pointing around, the young soldier said unhappily, "Of course we'll stay here. If any outsiders pass by, come and report back in time."

Yang Qi nodded quickly: "Okay, sir, I will do it well."