The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Chapter 106 Returning to the Marquis' Mansion at Night

"Without foreign invasions and wars, many children would be able to stay with their parents and grow up safely, and there wouldn't be so many orphans who lose their parents."

Bai Yunchi said this to Hongying. Hongying should know best what it feels like to be an orphan and be controlled and exploited by others.

"I know you are a kind person and don't want to see people starving and suffering everywhere, so please detoxify the Marquis of Zhenbei, okay?"

Bai Yunchi said so much, and Hongying was actually listening very attentively. Bai Yunchi was also the first person in the world who said that she was a kind person.

"Aren't you afraid that I will pretend to agree to you, but kill the Marquis of Zhenbei when I am detoxifying him?" Hongying didn't know what she was testing or what answer she wanted to get.

Bai Yunchi shook his head and said, "I believe you won't do that."

Bai Yunchi himself didn't know where his confidence came from, but his intuition told him that Hongying would definitely agree to detoxify Marquis Zhenbei.

"I won't disturb you from thinking. I'll wait outside. When you've made up your mind, just call me and I'll come in." Bai Yunchi looked up at Hongying, turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute, I've made up my mind. I'm going to detoxify the Marquis of Zhenbei." Hongying paused, lowered her head and said, "But I have one condition."

"Tell me what the conditions are. If it's not too difficult, I'll do it right away. If it's very difficult, I'll ask the Queen for help." Bai Yunchi stopped. Happiness came so suddenly that he couldn't believe it.

"This condition is not difficult to fulfill, as long as you agree to it." Hongying's voice suddenly became much softer, and her head hung even lower. "I want you to accompany me to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. I don't trust anyone else."

"Ah?" Bai Yunchi was a little confused, but he quickly reacted. Although he had not seen with his own eyes how Qiu Tong dealt with Hongying, he knew that Hongying had suffered a lot of pain and torture because of her current condition.

Hongying should now have a sense of distrust towards Qiutong and other people, and my appearance has become her life-saving straw.

"Okay, no problem." Bai Yunchi agreed readily. This was not a difficult task for him. It was just a piece of cake.

As long as Hongying can really help detoxify the poison in Zhenbei Hou's body, not to mention letting him go with her, she would even let him go through fire and water.

"I'll have them bring you clothes and a bath. Wash yourself up and I'll come back to pick you up so we can set off."

When Bai Yunchi reached the door and was about to leave, he turned around and said, "Don't hate Qiu Tong too much. You two just have different standpoints. She is the Queen's maid, so it's only natural that she should protect the Queen."

"As long as you stop thinking about hurting the Queen, she won't be so cruel to you."

Hongying only had the courage to raise her head when she heard the sound of Baiyunchi closing the door. She covered her burning cheeks and didn't know what was wrong with her.

Maybe he's been locked up for so long that he's really gone crazy. But if that person is Bai Yunchi, then so be it.

She has never lived for herself until now. Just this once, let her live as she pleases.

Seeing Bai Yunchi come out so quickly, Qiu Tong was a little surprised, not knowing whether the matter had been settled or messed up.

"She has already agreed. Please have someone prepare bath water and clothes for you. Let her wash and dress herself, and then take her to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion."

Bai Yunchi was a little excited at the moment and didn't notice that there was something wrong with the look in Qiu Tong's eyes when she looked at him.

Thinking that he was about to go to the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion and meet the Zhenbei Marquis, Bai Yunchi felt like his heart was about to jump out.

That's the Marquis of Zhenbei, the undisputed number one god of war in Yunli, and the irreplaceable idol in the hearts of all the men in Yunli. He is about to meet him, how can he not be excited?

Qiu Tong looked at Bai Yunchi and knew that her guess was right. This was very bad news. Hongying might have fallen in love with this boy.

Although Qiu Tong dislikes Bai Yunchi, she has to admit that this guy Bai Yunchi, whether it is his family background or appearance, has the capital and power to attract girls.

If it was another girl who had feelings for Bai Yunchi, Qiu Tong would not bother to care at all, but if that person was Hongying, Qiu Tong would have to take care of this matter.

Hongying's identity is special, like a powder keg that can be ignited at any time. Qiu Tong dare not take the risk of letting Bai Yunchi contact her again.

General Bai has only one son, Bai Yunchi, and he cannot escape without any mistakes.

"Why are you still standing here? Didn't I tell you to ask someone to prepare bath water and clothes for her?" Bai Yunchi, who had finally suppressed his excitement, turned around and saw Qiu Tong still standing there without moving, and couldn't help but complain.

Qiu Tong rolled her eyes at Bai Yunchi, ignored him, and walked straight past him.

"What an arrogant and rude person! You're just a little girl, why are you so mean all day? Be careful that you won't get married and end up being an old aunt."

Bai Yunchi looked at Qiu Tong's back as she left and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Qiu Tong's martial arts are both internal and external. Her hearing is much better than that of ordinary people. Bai Yunchi's muttering naturally did not escape her ears.

Qiu Tong didn't turn around or stop. She just raised the sword in her hand and said, "Be careful, I can hear you."

Bai Yunchi was so scared that he quickly covered his mouth and only dared to complain about Qiu Tong in his heart, not daring to make any sound anymore.

After Qiu Tong ordered someone to send bath water and clothes to Hongying, she summoned two secret guards with outstanding abilities and the best martial arts skills.

"You two should bring more people with you and follow us to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. Keep a close eye on that girl."

"Yes, I understand."

Although everything was arranged, Qiu Tong felt uneasy for some reason. She was really afraid that something might happen to Bai Yunchi. If that happened, not only she but also her master would not be able to explain to General Bai.

This was the second time Hongying had taken a bath since she was imprisoned. The last time was when she was released from prison and imprisoned here because she confessed her master's affairs.

Being able to take a comfortable bath is already a luxury for Hongying now.

There is no girl who doesn't love beauty, and Hongying is no exception. She carefully washed herself and braided her undried hair into a pigtail.

Although the place where she is imprisoned now is many times better than the dungeon, it is still very simple and there is no way it can have things like headwear that girls need.

Hongying looked at herself in the water in the basin, stood up and walked to the only pot of irises in the room, picked a blooming iris and pinned it in her hair.

Although she only pinned a flower in her hair, she looked more energetic.

When Hongying came out, Qiutong noticed that she was different. Originally, Qiutong had not planned to follow her to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, but given the current situation, it seemed that she had no choice but to go.

In order to avoid embarrassment, Qiu Tong did not take the carriage, but sat in the coachman's seat outside and drove the carriage.

Bai Yunchi was a man, so he naturally could not ride in the same carriage with Hongying. Moreover, he was known as one of the three most dissolute playboys in the capital, so it was not convenient for him to show his face. So he disguised himself as a guard and followed the carriage from a distance.

Hongying, sitting in the carriage, secretly lifted the curtain and looked at the world outside the carriage. Although it was night and many things could not be seen clearly, Hongying still felt curious.

She has been in Shangjing for many years, but this is the first time she has seen what Shangjing looks like.

The carriage did not go directly to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, but went around to a house across the street from the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

The carriage went straight into the house. After getting off the carriage, Hongying was blindfolded and led into the house through the tunnel into the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

After leaving for many years, Qiu Tong returned to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion where she grew up. She felt quite emotional. From the moment she married Shen Tianjiao, Qiu Tong thought she would never have the chance to come back.

Seeing Qiu Tong staring at a loquat tree in the yard in a daze, Bai Yunchi, who was extremely curious, moved over.

"Is there anything special about this loquat tree? You've been staring at it for a long time. How can it grow gold?"

Bai Yunchi looked at the loquat tree in front of him and didn't think there was anything different about it. It was just an ordinary loquat tree, but Qiu Tong looked at it with a very different look.

"This loquat tree was planted by my father himself the year I was born." Qiu Tong looked at the loquat tree in front of her, tears in her eyes.

"Your father must love you very much." It was the first time that Bai Yunchi heard Qiu Tong talk about her family.

"Yeah." Qiu Tong answered in a muffled voice. She was trying her best to suppress her emotions and not show them.

"Then where is your father now?" During the time in the palace, Bai Yunchi not only had not heard Qiu Tong talk about her family, but also had not seen Qiu Tong's family send her anything. Other young palace maids would receive gifts from their families from time to time.

It would have been fine if Bai Yunchi hadn't asked, but once he did, Qiu Tong couldn't suppress her emotions anymore. She sobbed softly, letting the tears flow freely.

Qiu Tong's crying scared Bai Yunchi silly. Qiu Tong, who was standing in front of him crying, was completely different from her usual fierce personality.

"Don't cry, I, I, I was wrong, it's all my fault." Bai Yunchi hurriedly went to find a handkerchief, wanting Qiu Tong to wipe her tears, but he couldn't find one. He was so anxious that he was about to cry too.

After venting her emotions, Qiu Tong wiped away her tears with her sleeves. She blamed herself for being useless and crying in front of Bai Yunchi. How could she face Bai Yunchi in the future?

Bai Yunchi looked at Qiu Tong's panic and said to her in comfort, "Hey, what happened to my eyes just now? How come I suddenly became blind and can't see anything? It's really strange."

After listening to Bai Yunchi's words to smooth things over for her, Qiu Tong didn't seem to feel so bad anymore.

"Qiutong, the Marquis has gotten up and wants you to go over now." The housekeeper of the Marquis's mansion came over and asked Qiutong to go see the Marquis of Zhenbei.

"Oh, Uncle Han, I need to bring two more people with me. I'll be there soon." Qiu Tong replied with a heavy nasal voice.

"Well, come over later." Uncle Han looked at Qiu Tong with distress in his eyes. He reached out and touched Qiu Tong's head, then stuffed a piece of pear candy into Qiu Tong's hand.

Qiu Tong watched Uncle Han leave, and her nose felt sore again. But this time, she didn't cry. Instead, she put the pear candy in her hand into her mouth.

"My father is no longer with us. He died on the battlefield while accompanying the Marquis. Today is the anniversary of his death."

The sweetness of the pear syrup melted the bitterness in Qiu Tong's heart. She looked up and said, "My mother is gone too. Now my master is the closest person to me in this world. So please keep an eye on that girl and don't let her do anything to hurt my master and the marquis again."

"Otherwise, this sword in my hand will make her regret living in this world."

"Oh, I see. I will definitely keep an eye on her. Don't worry, she won't hurt the Empress and the Marquis of Zhenbei. I promise!"

Bai Yunchi raised his hand and swore that even if Qiu Tong didn't say these words, if Hongying still wanted to harm the Marquis of Zhenbei, he would never let her go.

"Let's go, take her to see the Marquis." Qiu Tong walked forward without looking back, and Bai Yunchi followed closely behind.

The Marquis of Zhenbei, who had just fallen asleep after drinking, was confused when he was woken up by Uncle Han.

Uncle Han didn't know what had happened, he only knew that it was his eldest daughter who sent Qiu Tong to meet the Marquis.

The Marquis of Zhenbei had regained his composure by this time and was sitting there waiting for Qiu Tong.

Qiu Tong brought Bai Yunchi and Hongying with her. When she saw the Marquis of Zhenbei, she was about to bow, but he stopped her, saying, "No need to bow, forget it. We're at home and there are no outsiders here. Why are there so many rules?"

"Yes." Qiu Tong stood up and looked at the energetic Marquis of Zhenbei, feeling comforted.

"Xiao Qiutong, why did Jiaojiao ask you to come back so late at night?"

Although Zhenbei Hou asked this, he already knew in his heart that something big must have happened, otherwise Shen Tianjiao would not have sent Qiu Tong back so late.

"My Lord, the master sent me back because he has something important to tell you." Qiu Tong looked up at the Marquis of Zhenbei and continued, "My Lord, you are poisoned. The master sent me to bring someone to help you get rid of the poison."

"What?" Zhenbei Hou's eyes widened. "I'm poisoned? How is that possible? If I were poisoned, how could my body not react at all?"

"Where did Jiaojiao get this information? Could she have made a mistake?" It's not that Marquis Zhenbei didn't trust his daughter, but this matter was too bizarre.