bookcurios Chapter 221 Facing the Truth (Part )
Chapter 221 Facing the Truth (Part )
Tao Yao hurriedly put on her outer robe and followed. Watching Aunt Wang's back disappear at the end of the alley, she suddenly felt very uncomfortable.
Turning around, she saw the lights of Cheng Tianshui's clinic across the path were still on. With an idea in mind, Tao Yao walked towards the clinic's door.
I knocked on the door three times, but no one answered.
Unexpectedly, not long ago she was anxious to sever ties with Cheng Tianshui, but just a short while later, she was now willing to put aside her damn pride and beg Cheng Tianshui.
As the saying goes, leave a way for others so that they can meet again in the future. Following the principles summarized by our predecessors will never go wrong. This time, she was too willful.
Tao Yao had an idea and turned back to Huantao Pavilion to pick out some of the best-selling incense recently. She put them in a small bamboo box and wrapped it with fine silk. Then she carried the bamboo box to the door of the clinic.
However, she didn't expect that the door of the clinic was already open. Cheng Tianshui was standing at the door with his arms folded, yawning, and his eyes fell on her from afar.
"Niece-in-law, why don't you rest so late? It's windy outside, don't catch a cold, or you'll make your illness worse."
Seeing that Cheng Tianshui was still as sarcastic as before, Tao Yao breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Cheng Tianshui was not really angry with her.
She handed the bamboo box in her arms to Cheng Tianshui, smiled sweetly, and said softly, "Doctor Cheng, I was too harsh this morning. Just think that I, a junior, am shameless and ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth... But I admit my mistakes and can correct them. I am here now with a gift to apologize."
"Well, you apologize... that's a good attitude."
Cheng Tianshui nodded, took the gift box that Tao Yao offered with both hands, and said, "Just tell me, what's the matter?"
Tao Yao smiled sheepishly and touched his nose: "How come nothing can be hidden from you, old man?"
Cheng Tianshui snorted and said, "You young people can't hide anything in your heart. It's all written on your face."
Tao Yao took a deep breath and said, "In that case, I won't beat around the bush. There's something I want to ask for your help."
Cheng Tianshui glanced at her and said calmly, "Speak."
"Doctor Cheng, you know, Wang Tieniu came to see me this morning. Actually... actually, he's decided to leave Qingshui Town and join the army. He originally asked me to keep it a secret, fearing his mother wouldn't be able to bear it if she found out. But I... but I just told Aunt Wang everything."
Cheng Tianshui looked indifferent, as if he was not surprised.
"What did Aunt Wang say?"
"Aunt Wang thought I was talking nonsense and trying to trick her, so she slammed the door and left in a rage. I don't know if Aunt Wang will come to Huantao Pavilion tomorrow... Doctor Cheng, if you see her coming tomorrow, remember to help me persuade her. After all, you are one of the older people in Qingshui Town. Even if Aunt Wang doesn't listen to me, she will eventually listen to you."
Cheng Tianshui sighed deeply and said, "Well, is that all?"
Tao Yao paused, feeling a little weak inside, and her voice gradually lowered. "Uh... and recently... lately, I've been bothering Doctor Cheng to help look after Aunt Wang. I'm worried that she's having trouble without her son."
Cheng Tianshui snorted coldly, a smile of unclear meaning appeared on his face, and he asked, "Aunt Wang is your long-term worker in the shop. If anyone needs to persuade her, you should do it. You are naturally closer to her than I am to her. Why are you asking me to do this?"
Tao Yao lowered her head and was speechless for a long time.
Cheng Tianshui understood and said with a smile, "Are you planning to leave?"
Perhaps because of a guilty conscience, Tao Yao's eyes couldn't help but blink wildly. She evaded the question, "Not really... It's just that I heard... good perfumes can only be bought outside of town... I want to get some better goods for Huantao Pavilion..."
Cheng Tianshui stroked his beard and shook his head, "Where can I buy such good goods? In the capital?"
As if her secrets were touched upon, Tao Yao's face, which had been frozen white, instantly turned red.
"Well...I guess so."
Cheng Tianshui waved his hand, interrupting her and said calmly, "If you want to go, go ahead. Don't be so shy. I know what you're thinking. If you still want to see him, you'd better do it soon. I heard that he seems to be leaving the capital again soon."
"Leave the capital?!"
Tao Yao's eyes widened instantly.
"Doctor Cheng, what does this mean?"
Cheng Tianshui shook his head and sighed, "The palace's annual spring hunt is coming soon. This time, the emperor will lead his most trusted ministers and generals to the desert for a spring hunt. Sigh... Come to think of it, the last spring hunt in the desert was more than ten years ago. However, the emperor's choice of this time to go to the desert for a spring hunt is probably of extraordinary significance."
Tao Yao's heart moved, and she asked, "Why do you say that?"
"There have been frequent border conflicts this year, especially among the tribes in the desert. This spring hunt might not be solely for the purpose of hunting. The emperor might have other intentions."
Having said this, Cheng Tianshui paused, stroked his beard, smiled, and said, "Alas, what a pity. Looking back, I was able to ride a horse and gallop happily in my body - but I think that old emperor is probably not as good as he used to be!"
Tao Yao pressed the issue, "The desert is a complex place. Will there be any danger during this spring hunt?"
Cheng Tianshui laughed: "Dangerous? - Those who go hunting on horseback are all heroes. Even if there is real danger, they won't care."
Tao Yao was silent, then nodded and said, "Thank you, Doctor Cheng. I understand."
After saying that, Tao Yao immediately turned around and ran away like a gust of wind.
Ran back to Huantao Pavilion to pack my luggage.
Tao Yao was quick and agile. She quickly packed some frequently used clothes and items into a package, while calculating how many hours it would take to get back to the capital from Qingshui Town.
If we start now and find a faster horseman, maybe there is still time.
Before leaving, Tao Yao left a letter for Aunt Liu on the counter, deciding to temporarily hand over Huantao Pavilion to Aunt Liu. In the letter, she also specifically asked Aunt Liu to take good care of Aunt Wang during this period and not to argue with her again.
Tao Yao locked the door, looked at Huantao Pavilion from a distance, and felt relieved.
The time she spent in Qingshui Town was very fulfilling, but she couldn't continue to hide here and escape everything. She should face her true feelings.
Tao Yao carried the package and walked to the carriage and horse post across the road. When the shopkeeper saw her, his expression changed instantly.
Tao Yao threw the package and two large silver ingots in front of the shopkeeper. Before she could say anything, the shopkeeper said, "You again... or are you sending something to Prince Yi's Mansion in the capital?"