bookcurios Chapter 178 The reason for leaving
Chapter 178 The reason for leaving
"Being with the king is like being with a tiger. The more you talk, the more mistakes you make."
With just one word and one look from Mr. Mu, Mu Lianzhi instantly understood that this old man must have done something to her so that her time of consciousness was limited.
He must have considerable medical skills to dare to do such a thing in front of the imperial physician and the emperor. In addition to being confident and powerful, he must also love his original body very much, otherwise why would he risk his life to do such a thing?
Suddenly, Mu Lianzhi thought of the haggard figure running towards him when he was shot by an arrow and was on the verge of death on the mountain.
Maybe he has been secretly paying attention to me for a long time. If I hadn't been injured, it's hard to say whether they would come out to see me. Parental love can really make one sacrifice their own life.
His eyes moved back and forth between the two of them, and Mu Lianzhi was also excited.
She thought about how she had felt someone watching her secretly before, and wondered if it was those two people. Looking at the two old people who looked haggard and couldn't hide their heartache, she swallowed unconsciously.
But she is no longer the original owner.
As she was struggling, she felt her hands getting hot, and then Madam Mu nodded at her:
"Getting more sleep will help your wounds heal."
As soon as she finished speaking, Madam Mu's tears suddenly burst out like a dam breaking:
"My poor child, you, you have suffered so much. How did you survive all these years alone? If we had known earlier, we should not have left. We would rather die here..."
"lady!"
Mrs. Mu was interrupted by Mr. Mu before she could finish her words. He handed her a handkerchief. Mu Lianzhi watched the two of them exchanging glances. Mrs. Mu was obviously a little emotional, but in the end, she was forced to hold it back after Mr. Mu pressed hard on her shoulders to comfort her.
"Ma'am, don't be like this. She is still injured and can't get excited. She won't do that again in the future. She definitely won't do that again."
Seeing that Master Mu's voice had also changed a little, and he seemed to be trying hard to endure and suppress something, Mu Lianzhi thought of the two people's voices he heard when he woke up, and he couldn't help but feel a little confused:
Why do these two people always seem to be secretive in their words and actions?
Mu Lianzhi was about to ask again when Chunmiao's voice came from outside the door:
"Miss, are you awake?"
Holding the medicine bowl, she rushed in in two steps:
"Miss, it's great that you're awake. Master and Madam, Miss's medicine is ready."
Chun Miao's eyes sparkled, and the corners of her lips were almost stretched to her ears. Her excitement almost made the two buns on her head stand up. Just by looking at her, Mu Lianzhi could feel her joy and couldn't help but smile:
"Chumiao, I'm fine."
Chunmiao brought the medicine bowl and helped her drink it. He also brought her a plate of ginger candy and placed it next to her:
"Miss, the master said that this ginger candy is suitable for this medicine and will help your body recover. Xia Xiu helped you pickle and dry it. It is very sweet. You can just eat this."
"When you are better, I will go out and buy you some honey fried dough twists."
Chun Miao coaxed her like a child, which made Mu Lianzhi want to laugh, but her heart was also warm:
"it is good."
As the two were talking, Mu Lianzhi asked about the other maids. Knowing that they were all busy, Mu Lianzhi felt relieved. When Chunmiao interrupted her, the mood in the Mu family eased a lot.
After Chunmiao left, Mr. Mu stepped back and sat down at the table, while Mrs. Mu sat directly beside the bed. She first asked about Mu Lianzhi's health, and then talked about her recent situation over the past three years.
In fact, they had inquired about Mu Lianzhi's matter after they came back. This time, when Mu Lianzhi was injured, the two elders had taken care of her in Qingyun Temple, and they learned everything from the maids close to her.
Holding Mu Lianzhi's hand, Madam Mu's eyes became red again:
"Zhizhi, mom and dad know that you've had a hard time living alone for the past three years. We never thought that you would become a widow so soon after your marriage."
Mrs. Mu sighed heavily, her face full of shame. How could Mu Lianzhi not see it?
Although she felt that the two elders seemed to be hiding something from her, Mu Lianzhi could still feel their care and love for her. She shook her head and smiled:
"Mom, I'm fine, all..."
She was just about to say "It's all over", she had survived the most difficult time, and when she saw tears in Madam Mu's eyes and some dust on them, she was just about to pull her hand away to wipe them for her, but Madam Mu suddenly said excitedly:
"Zhizhi, don't blame us. It's not that we didn't contact you or care about you. It's that we were being hunted down and couldn't come back."
Mu Lianzhi was stunned. Although she knew that Madam Mu might have misunderstood her meaning and said this, she was still shocked:
"Mom, what's going on?"
Aren’t they both doctors?
Who will hunt them down?
After exchanging a glance with Master Mu and seeing him nod, Madam Mu said:
"The story all started with your wedding three years ago. Originally, we thought it was too hasty and inappropriate for you to marry into the Marquis's Mansion, so we didn't agree. But since you insisted, your father and I discussed it and agreed that as long as you are happy, we will accept it."
"After all, the Marquis' Mansion is an official residence. Once you enter the Marquis' Mansion, it is like entering a deep sea. If something happens, we, ordinary people, may not be able to protect you. I discussed with your father and wanted to find more protection for you. We sold our property as a dowry for you, and kept some for ourselves to prepare to go north to the military camp."
"We don't have any special skills. The only thing we know is medicine. In the past, we used this to make money and live a stable life. Now that you have entered the government, we want to use this to gain fame and connections. In the future, we can also give you more support. It would be best if you don't need it."
"So, we stayed in the capital for three days after your wedding. We knew that Ling Wenzhan left in a hurry after the wedding, but we didn't know that he never came back."
"We saw that you could adapt to the Marquis' Mansion, so we left quickly. Our plan was to write you a letter every three to six months to let you know that you were safe, and come back to see you once a year. We didn't care which military camp we were in. Your father and I wanted a place that had low requirements for military doctors, freedom, and where interpersonal relationships were not that complicated but where loyalty was most important..."
"No matter where we are, as long as we stand out, we will have the confidence, so mother followed us. Unexpectedly, before we reached our destination, we were constantly robbed and stolen. Later, it gradually evolved into a hunt. Fortunately, your father and I know some medical and poison skills, so we only lost a little money after a few times."
"We originally thought we were just unlucky and it was an accident, until your father and I were forced to jump off a cliff. Your father's left hand and left foot were almost completely disabled in order to protect me. We had to recuperate in the forest for more than half a year. We accidentally learned that someone had inquired about our whereabouts and searched for our bodies. Only then did we realize that something was wrong."
"After that, your father and I chose to disappear, and only came back half a year ago..."
Madam Mu paused, her eyes avoided her, and Mu Lianzhi suddenly realized something:
"Is it...someone from the Marquis' Mansion?"