Ever since Qin Wanwan woke up from a coma, the atmosphere along the way has changed.
Song Chen would still ride in the carriage with Qin Wanwan, but usually he would get up there only to handle matters. After finishing the work, he would get off and ride a horse, leaving space in the carriage for her.
Although she doesn't bother her much, if she encounters beautiful flowers on the roadside, she will pick them herself and let the night orchids be put into the vase in the car.
I didn't tell her deliberately, just treated it as a matter of course.
But the carriage was so big, the vase was so conspicuous, and the flowers were so fragrant, how could she not see it? She was just too lazy to speak.
Although she avoided the carriage, she still ate as before, taking the initiative to help her out of the carriage, pouring her tea and picking up vegetables.
Song Chen acted naturally and did not feel that he had gone too far. Qin Wanwan felt that something was wrong, but Qin Yan, her brother, also treated her in the same way. She had to let her find fault, and Song Chen was the only one who was not her biological brother. It was not good.
But if she wants to say this, she has already promised to treat him as her brother, and she still calls him second brother. If she has to single out the blood relationship, she seems to be doing something wrong.
Huh? Suddenly I realized that I had been involved in it, but what was my mistake?
Song Chen filled a bowl of soup and placed it in front of her, not forgetting to remind her: "Be careful because it's hot."
There seems to be nothing wrong with being caring but not showing ambiguity, being close but having a sense of boundaries.
However, just when Qin Wanwan was about to pick up the bowl of soup, Song Chen suddenly stretched out his hand to hold down the soup bowl, put his hand around her waist and took her away from the stool.
Inertia threw her directly into his arms, and before she could react, the sound of swords came from behind.
She wanted to raise her head to look, but Song Chen pressed her head firmly against his heart. The sound of fighting behind her was fierce, and the tables and chairs were thrown away. There was the sound of blood splashing and the suppressed scream of pain, but he was very leisurely.
He stroked her hair and comforted her, "Don't look at it, it will be fine in a moment."
Qin Wanwan felt someone behind her blocking them, and the wind brought by the blade blew with murderous intent, causing her back to convulse and her body to tremble.
Song Chen thought she was scared, so he hugged her tighter: "It's okay, I'm here."
In fact, she is really not afraid and doesn't need to be hugged so tightly.
"Let go." This is very strange. She doesn't like hiding in other people's arms, and even if she is weak, aren't there Yin Zhuang and Ye Lan protecting her? Why should she be held by others?
Song Chen relaxed a little, but the next moment he suddenly pulled her behind him, grabbed the hidden arrow, and caught the person in the dark with his eyes like a torch: "Kill!"
The murderous intention is clear.
It's unforgivable. The hidden arrow just now was aimed at Qin Wanwan.
The protection was not that tight, but Song Chen still blocked most of it. Qin Wanwan only saw the bodies of the two waiters who fell on the ground. They were the waiters from the post house, but they had knives in their hands.
Also, if it weren't for someone disguised as a posthouse, how could he have gotten close to the regent and assassinated him.
The guards that Song Chen took with him were not ordinary people, and the matter was resolved quickly.
"Your Majesty, there were thirteen assassins in total, and twelve of them were killed. The remaining one was caught in the back mountain and had poison in his mouth. He is also dead."
Knowing that it was the regent Song Chen who dared to assassinate him, he obviously had no intention of returning alive.
"Clean up."
Song Chen probably knew what he was thinking, so he didn't delve into it further. He took Qin Wanwan into the carriage and looked at her expression: "Are you scared?"
The main reason was that Qin Wanwan was too cold and she was shaking again just now, so he was unsure for a moment.
Qin Wanwan shook her head: "I've seen too many border battlefields, so I'm not afraid."
It doesn't matter if he's not afraid... He doesn't lack these things around him. Although he can protect her, he may not be able to make her invisible.
"There's a lot of blood here. Let's go to the front and have someone cook some food again."
Qin Wanwan had no objection, but at this moment she noticed Song Chen's hand. His palm was scratched. The cut was not big, and the blood was almost dry, but there was obviously purple color spreading.
It was the arrow in his sleeve just now. He reached out to grab it, but it was injured after all.
"Poisonous." The poison on the murder weapon is extremely poisonous.
Song Chen shook it off indifferently: "It doesn't matter, I understand
It’s of a special nature, and it can’t do anything to me.”
After saying that, I felt that this was not good, so I took out a small box from the grid next to it. After opening it, there were two bottles inside.
He poured out a medicine from the blue bottle and took it, then opened the white bottle, wiped the blood stains with a handkerchief, and poured the medicine powder directly on it.
Seeing that he was about to tie it up with a handkerchief after pouring it without calling anyone, Qin Wanwan couldn't stand it anymore and took the initiative to help him tie it up.
Song Chen smiled: "Thank you Wanwan."
This man... just thought he had given up, and he started teasing again.
Song Chen didn't stay in the car. After wrapping his bags, he went out to ride a horse. He probably had something to give to his subordinates.
After changing the post house and eating again, Song Chen came over again.
There were no surprises this time. I finished my meal calmly and set off again.
The unexpected assassination did not cause any disturbance. Another night passed, and at noon the next day they entered a large city - Suyang City.
Suyang is one of the most prosperous cities in the south, with business roads extending in all directions, abundant supplies, and a large population. There are people coming and going on the streets, and there is an endless stream of cars and horses. At first glance, I thought I was in Fengyang.
"The chestnuts in Suyang are the most delicious, but it's a pity that it's not the season yet, but the mandarin fish is very plump, so you can have a full meal today."
Song Chen thought for a moment and then said, "I've been very tired these past few days. Why don't you take a rest here for two days, just in time for a round of fun?"
Qin Wanwan: "..."
After thinking for a long time, I held back a question: "Aren't you going to see my brother?"
She was dragged out by Qin Yan because he was injured, but he wanted to travel all the way. By the time they got there, Qin Yan's injury would have been healed long ago.
Qin Yan: I’m completely healed now. It couldn’t be better.
Song Chen also realized that he seemed to have forgotten something serious, and coughed twice unnaturally: "Then let's rest for the night and start again tomorrow."
Anyway, he didn't seem to take Qin Yan's injury seriously.
Qin Yan: Wanwan doesn’t need any love at all, so let’s just kill him.
Song Chen wanted to stay, but Qin Wanwan couldn't help but remind him that it was still noon and he could still travel for half a day.
The mandarin fish at noon was very delicious. Even if it was steamed, Qin Wanwan finished a whole one.
After lunch, Song Chen disappeared, but many people were left behind to protect her.
He didn't come back until evening. As soon as he walked in, he smiled and said, "Are you bored? Let's go, I'll take you fishing."
Qin Wanwan: "..."
He wants to go fishing, right?
The river in the city of Suyang is very wide and clear, and mandarin fish grow in these waters.
Song Chen had already prepared a small boat and was sitting in the river fishing while enjoying the scenery.
Qin Wanwan had never been on a boat before, and she almost fell after being pulled aboard.
"Be careful." Song Chen quickly supported her with quick eyes and hands, and led her to sit down: "If you feel uncomfortable, just tell me."
Qin Wanwan looked at the sparkling waves on the river outside and slowly closed her eyes without saying anything.