A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1527 - 1525: Should Not Have Underestimated the Enemy

Chapter 1525

’Poor thing, such a fine young man, how could he get this illness?’

’Why didn’t we detect it earlier when checking his pulse?’

...

Zhao Qichen was extremely angry with his own mother, almost spitting out old blood.

’Mother is first-rate at pitting her son, cough cough!’

Xia Ruqing ignored him and continued enthusiastically holding the hand of her future daughter-in-law, chatting like old friends.

Women, gathering together is just for chit-chat, isn’t it?

Besides, her son, that blockhead, finally came around, so she wasn’t picky anymore.

Looking at this little girl, she indeed liked her. She was pretty and knew medicine; Xia Ruqing was quite pleased.

As the future mother-in-law, asking more about the girl’s family isn’t too much, is it?

Zhao Qichen turned his gaze toward his father, hoping his father could stand up for him.

However, Zhao Junyao didn’t look at him, leaning against the carriage wall with eyes closed, looking very much like ’it’s not my business, I know nothing.’

Zhao Qichen was somewhat annoyed but dared not show too much, so he too closed his eyes in resentment.

...

The journey was smooth.

The four quietly returned to the city under the cover of night.

Since it was too late, it wasn’t convenient to keep moving around, so they all squeezed into the small courtyard Zhao Junyao found for Xia Ruqing.

Though simple, the rooms were enough to stay for the night.

Everyone was exhausted.

Zhao Qichen, the most frail, fell asleep quickly after taking medicine.

Xia Ruqing and Zhao Junyao were also quite tired; after all, they were no longer young, so they tidied up a bit and fell asleep.

Only Lin Siyin remained awake, lying in bed staring up at the ceiling of the small room, her mind a jumble.

The questions she couldn’t originally understand remained swirling in her mind, refusing to leave.

And even new questions surfaced.

Like: Why was Qi Chen being chased? Their family didn’t seem like some vengeful martial arts family.

Also: What’s the true identity of this family?

Their behavior was very polite, even the servants were surprisingly proper, not like ordinary wealthy families.

She had visited the big families in Guangnan City once or twice, and their servants didn’t adhere to rules like this.

So, they aren’t locals?

She was even more baffled.

When Guangnan City faced calamity, local tycoons fled as if their tails were on fire, yet these wealthier people actually came here?

Furthermore, why didn’t they stay at luxurious mansions in the south of the city, but rather squeezed into these commoners’ homes?

A bunch of unsolvable questions, but her eyelids grew heavier.

Too lazy to think anymore, what does it matter to her, anyway?

Turning over, she found a comfortable position and fell asleep.

...

Early the next morning.

Zhao Junyao and Zhao Qichen had both disappeared.

The courtyard only had Xia Ruqing and Lin Siyin left.

She was somewhat surprised.

"Madam, them..." with injuries and illnesses, shouldn’t they recuperate properly instead of running around?

Xia Ruqing was also quite helpless.

"They have urgent matters to attend to, don’t worry, there’s Imperial Physician over there to look after them!"

Speaking, she gestured for her to sit down.

"Let’s eat first. Once they’re done with their matters, they’ll naturally return!"

Though unwilling, there was nothing she could do, Guangnan City was urgent, the government affairs were tense, and she couldn’t help.

Lin Siyin was even more frustrated.

They disappeared early in the morning; what was the point of calling her over? Wasn’t she supposed to treat them? What’s the treatment now?

She was a bit angry, feeling tricked by Qi Chen.

Humph! Just because you have silver doesn’t mean you can toy with people, right?

After calling her over, he disappeared himself; what’s the fun in this?

She stood there, cheeks puffed in anger, refusing to sit or speak.

She didn’t want to eat either, anger had filled her up.

Xia Ruqing couldn’t help but want to laugh seeing this.

’Didn’t expect this little girl to have quite a temper, no wonder Chenchen likes this kind!’

Since her son liked her, as the mother, she couldn’t ignore it.

Softening her tone, she smiled.

"No need to rush!"

"He’ll come back tonight, none of us understand medicine, so we’ll have to rely on you for the treatment!"

"Rest assured, once he’s recovered, we’ll pay ample consultation fees and have someone escort you back, alright?"

Putting aside going back, calming the girl’s emotions was more important.

Sure enough, when Lin Siyin heard there’d be consultation fees, her expression immediately softened.

Oh, so they planned to hire me for a while?

If only they’d said so earlier, wouldn’t have made her overthink all night, thinking they dragged her here with some ulterior motive!

She let down her guard and wariness, finally showing a smile.

"Madam is right, I misunderstood earlier! Please forgive me!"

Xia Ruqing chuckled.

How easy this girl was to fool, just like she was back in the day.

But kindly, she said.

"It’s okay, just us two here, no need to be restrained, let’s have our meal!"

Lin Siyin hesitated a moment then sat down.

Breakfast was light, nothing particularly rare, just everyday fare.

Yet, to her, it was delicious.

As she drank the porridge.

She sighed inwardly: The wealthy indeed have better tastes, they don’t eat like ordinary folks, they dine!

...

Meanwhile, Zhao Junyao.

His son was successfully rescued, a huge relief.

His previous suspicion proved right; the hostage Southern Ocean Kingdom held wasn’t Zhao Qichen.

Perhaps... they didn’t even know it yet!

During this time, Southern Ocean Kingdom used familiar terrain as an excuse to rampage through the city, bullying commoners.

Though the Great Chu Dynasty sent numerous supervisors to protect them, some loopholes remained.

The people of the Great Chu Dynasty suffered quite a bit.

So, Zhao Junyao couldn’t tolerate it any longer.

He must expel these vile rats and snakes quickly.

No, just expelling them is not enough, they must taste the consequences!

In the world, what goes around comes around!

His eyes were cold and distant, quite intimidating.

Zhao Qichen felt deeply remorseful hearing about the events after his departure.

"Father, you’ve endured a lot!"

Zhao Junyao glared at him coolly.

"I know you’re a responsible child, but sometimes, you’re too stubborn!"

"Like this time, something unexpected happened! Luckily you survived. Otherwise... have you thought about the future of the Great Chu Dynasty? About the people?"

Zhao Qichen looked ashamed.

"Indeed! Father, your reprimand is fair!"

Originally, he only wanted to investigate the city’s plague, poisoned by Southern Ocean Kingdom’s spies.

He took so many Hidden Guards, it seemed impossible for anything to go wrong.

But... he still underestimated them!

If the opponent watched like a hunter waiting for prey, they must have been thoroughly prepared.

He... shouldn’t have underestimated them!

"Father, I was wrong, I promise such a thing will never happen again!"