Lady forced to seek prince

Chapter 521 Conscience
At a noodle stall on the street in Fengcheng, Zhao Qikun was already eating his third bowl of noodles. The noodle soup was dripping on his beard, but he didn't care at all. In the meantime, he even rubbed his nose with his sleeve.

Zhao Xueyi stared at Zhao Qikun. While he was thinking, Zhao Qikun ate the bottom of the bowl again and couldn't get out the noodles. He looked at Zhao Xueyi's bowl opposite and reached out to grab it.

Zhao Xueyi reacted immediately and blocked Zhao Qikun with his arm.

Zhao Qikun looked dissatisfied when he saw this: "Just a bowl of noodles..."

"We can't eat anymore," Zhao Xueyi said. "I haven't eaten or drank for a few days. If I eat these all at once, I will ruin my appetite."

After saying this, Zhao Xueyi emphasized: "My mother said it."

When Zhao Qikun heard about Mrs. Yang, his eyes subconsciously dodge. He was afraid that Zhao Xueyi would be angry with him because of Yang. After he divorced Yang, Yang's life must have been difficult. It would be impossible for a stupid old woman like her to remarry. .

Fortunately, he moved away from his hometown early, otherwise he would be criticized. In the final analysis, he still chose this opportunity to divorce him because of the kindness of the Yang family to him. Otherwise, the neighbors are so familiar with each other. , If you don’t look up and see you when you look down, how can Yang have any face in the village?
However, Zhao Xueyi lowered his head and started to eat with big mouthfuls, finishing his bowl in a short time.

Zhao Qikun's complexion was better than before, but it could be seen that he was seriously injured. He was very hungry just now and didn't care about anything. He ate first and then talked about it. Now his body started to hurt again and he was covered in cold sweat.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xueyi immediately went to help him.

Zhao Qikun said: "Your mother and the others are here too? How far are they from home? Let's go home first and find a doctor to show me... Oops..."

Zhao Qikun's vision went dark, he staggered a few steps and almost fell down. Thanks to Zhao Xueyi, he picked him up. When Zhao Qikun regained consciousness, he was lying on Zhao Xueyi's back and was carried forward.

At this moment, Zhao Qikun thought of many past events. When he was seriously ill, only his father and his wife were at home. The fourth child also carried him ten miles away and went to the city to find the doctor. At that time, he thought the fourth child was too stupid. , but he didn’t even know how to hire a car. The bumpy ride made his ribs hurt for several days.

Now when he touches it, it's different from what he thought at the time. He can feel the fourth child's concern for him.

After he and his eldest son left home, the eldest son said he was filial, but he never did anything like this. He asked him for money every day. He was afraid of leaving him behind when good things happened, and when bad things happened... he ran faster than anyone else. .This time he was deceived, and the boss did not follow him. Instead, he put in good words and asked for a sum of money, which was reserved for the family's expenses before the imperial examination.

Normally he would not give it, but after the errand was done, he would not have to worry about money in the future, and he was made happy by the boss, so he packed up the money in his hand and gave almost all of it to the boss.

Now that I think about it, the boss is deliberately making money through this matter. No one knows what will happen after he takes office. The benefits he can get in front of him are all real.

The son was like this, and the Liu family he married was even more like this. She didn't take him to heart at all.

Even when he was sick, Mrs. Liu scolded and called the doctor. When he got better, Mrs. Liu stopped taking the medicine for him. It was not that there was no money in the family, but that Mrs. Liu was unwilling to help him boil the medicine. According to Mrs. Liu's words , I had to take it twice a day, and my mouth was full of bitterness.

He had almost forgotten what it was like to be served by Mr. Yang at home and have his sons and daughters-in-law all obey his wishes.

Zhao Qikun sniffed and said in Zhao Xueyi's ear: "Fourth brother, your father and I... live a miserable life..." As he spoke, his nose felt sore and tears were about to fall.

"I should never, never take your eldest brother away from home, but I... also want to gain fame."

Zhao Xueyi paused slightly and wanted to speak, but failed in the end.

Zhao Qikun let out a long sigh. The bumps in the process stretched his wounds, and he let out a few screams. He looked extremely pitiful.

"Dad," Zhao Xueyi finally said, "you are not as depressed as before."

As soon as he said this, Zhao Qikun felt even more regretful. Even if his family was suffering and he encountered some major disasters, Yang would not let him suffer.Zhao Qikun has something else to say.

Zhao Xueyi said: "You should have a rest!"

Zhao Qikun rested his head on Zhao Xueyi's shoulder. After being tortured for several days, his body could no longer support him. He felt warmth on his son's back, and he quickly closed his eyes.

But before going to bed, he also told Zhao Qikun: "Go home, go home directly... I miss your second brother, third brother, and grandson... granddaughter... go see them."

Zhao Xueyi had a place to stay in the city. The government office specially rented a courtyard for them. Everyone rested there, but he couldn't take Zhao Qikun there, so he found a clean inn, asked for a room, and sent Zhao Qikun there. , and ordered the clerk to invite the doctor.

Zhao Qikun fell asleep in a daze. He vaguely saw Feng Liu holding a bowl of medicine, opening his mouth and pouring it in directly. Then Feng Liu's vicious voice sounded in his ears: "You can't come back for three days to take the antidote." , just wait to die from the poison!"

"It's so painful when you take this medicine. Every inch of skin on your body will erode, starting with your tongue and throat."

Zhao Qikun immediately felt his throat burning. He wanted to shout, but his throat seemed to be blocked. He tried his best and finally said "ah".

Zhao Qikun woke up sweating profusely. When he opened his eyes, he realized that he had just been dreaming.

Next to him stood a man in his 30s, comforting him: "Okay, it's okay."

Then the doctor turned his head to look at Zhao Xueyi: "It will be cleaned in a while. You can apply medicine to him. What a sin. Those guys in the gambling shop are so harsh."

"Dad," Zhao Xueyi also said, "how do you feel? My husband said you have a weak heart. He just gave you an injection. Do you feel better?"

Zhao Qikun took a deep breath and nodded: "Much better." It wasn't much better. If he escaped from that place, at least he wouldn't have to be beaten again, but there was a bowl of poison in his stomach that could pierce the intestines.

When the doctor left, Zhao Qikun rolled his eyes slightly and asked Zhao Xueyi pretending to be casual: "Why are we here? Why don't we go home?"

"I won't go back," Zhao Xueyi said, "Our family is not here, but in Taozhou."

"Taozhou," Zhao Qikun muttered as if something suddenly occurred to him, "Quick... call your second brother and third brother, and come with me to rescue your eldest brother and his family. If we go late, we may be gone."

"Your eldest brother and nephew are very sick, and it's all thanks to your sister-in-law to take care of them. Our money was robbed on the road, and the remaining money is not enough to treat their illnesses. It is impossible for them to live on the streets now. "

Zhao Qikun pushed Zhao Xueyi away: "Get some money and rent a carriage. Let's leave now."

Zhao Xueyi frowned, his mountain-like body motionless: "I can't leave, I have to wait at least two days."

Zhao Qikun's eyes widened: "What? You don't even care about the lives of your eldest brother and his family?"

"I have something important," Zhao Xueyi hesitated and looked away in embarrassment, "Anyway, I can't get away now, otherwise I will ask someone to go with you."

"No." Zhao Qikun stopped him eagerly.

If you just find someone, won't he be killed by the Feng family?He didn't want to harm his son, but he really had no other choice!
(End of this chapter)