C183 – You Won’t Understand!
The group boarded the ship at the harbor. Gradually, a small group of people became seasick, and even the madame was not spared.
Fortunately, Lu Zheng and Zuo Shaoqing, who were worried about the madame’s health, finally felt relieved after a few days of being able to return to normal after having brought the several doctors with them.
On the spacious deck, there was a rocking chair under a large umbrella. The madame had a handkerchief over her eyes as she listened to the sound of the water flowing.
On her left was a small tea table with frozen melon fruits and a pot of warm soup. On her right were two maids standing by her side, waiting to receive orders.
“Madame, why don’t you go in and rest for a while? It’s too sunny now. ” Maid Zhong took out a cloak and tried her best to persuade him.
“Once inside, I’m going to be seasick again. It’s so comfortable on the deck. The wind’s not too hot either.”
Maid Zhong put on her cloak, turned around and put away the cold melon fruits on the tea table. She then asked the maidservant to put on warm food before she gave up.
“Go call for Zheng’er, tell him that I have something to say.” The madame removed the handkerchief from her eyes and instructed the maidservant.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om
“Yes.” The maidservant answered and left. However, a moment later, Lu Zheng and Zuo Shaoqing walked out.
Zuo Shaoqing
“Should we reach the Cang State tomorrow?” Originally, the journey from the capital to Cang State only took five days, but because the madame was not used to it, it was delayed by one day.
“Mm, when the boat docks, you can go for a walk.”
The old mistress’ eyes lit up. “Alright, you guys pack your things as well. Let’s switch to the road tomorrow. I won’t have a good time with all of you around.”
Zuo Shaoqing didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He didn’t expect them to be chased off the boat. However, he was already tired of the monotonous waterway. He had no objections about changing to the land route.
“Mother, are you not coming with us to the Crane City?” Crane City was Lu Zheng’s first stop on this trip. Originally, they planned to buy a house in Crane City for a period of time.
“Don’t worry about that. I’ll get someone to contact you when we get there.” The madame waved her hand dismissively, obviously not intending to reveal her trip.
“Alright.” Lu Zheng nodded. With the madame following them, their journey was indeed too slow.
When the two returned to the cabin, Zuo Shaoqing asked with uncertainty, “Is it safe like this?” These two ships’ items were clearly telling the bandits: Come quickly, come quickly, I’m very rich!
Unnaturally, Liang Qi tightened his legs, coughed twice, and asked Lu Zheng for help. “Master Lu, is it really okay if the dignified Wife of Duke Zhen is so indecent?”
Lu Zheng drank his tea calmly. “I haven’t thanked you for bringing him to the brothel for a look. Otherwise, how would he know all this?”
“Ha, ha ...” Zuo Shaoqing and Liang Qi laughed coyly at the same time and then shut their mouths.
Obviously, it was not the first time that the two sides worked together, and they also knew what kind of person he was. On the contrary, it was Zuo Shaoqing, and even Soong Hanlin, who was close to Lu Zheng, did not dare to joke around with him.
Zuo Shaoqing expressed helplessness. With Wife of Duke Zhen’s title, no one dared to treat him as a man anymore. It was as if he had committed a heinous crime. Was there even a need to?
In the early morning of the next day, the group of people went onto their Cang State and parted ways with the madame after a day’s rest. If they ignored the madame’s elated expression, Zuo Shaoqing would definitely say a few words of farewell.
Taking the horse from the relay station, Zuo Shaoqing rode it for half a day before giving up. Last night, he overdid things and was not suitable for riding. He obediently got into the carriage and let Luo Xiaoliu beat his legs as he stared at Liu Tie.
“Pfft, don’t try to show off if you’re weak. A civil servant learning long distance riding? Aren’t you asking for a beating?” Liang Qi said as he ate his tea.
Zuo Shaoqing replied with a fake smile: “This is called interest, how could a bachelor like you understand?”
Liang Qi choked on his food and coughed for a long time before he recovered. He then drank a cup of water and said, “How can men be interesting? What’s more, with Master Lu’s cold personality, he couldn’t utter a single word for a long time. “
“Only an unintentional person would entrust their feelings to flowery words. Even if you said it out loud, you wouldn’t understand.” Zuo Shaoqing shook his head and smiled. Then, he took a pear and started chewing on it.
Liang Qi wiped his hands and moved to Zuo Shaoqing’s side. He looked at Zuo Shaoqing up and down: “Looks like Director Zuo’s so-called interest came out from bed. Look at his shaking legs, tsk tsk...” Master Lu’s endurance must be very good! “
A tinge of red appeared on Zuo Shaoqing’s pale face, but he quickly replied calmly, “Naturally, it’s better than Lord Liang’s!”
His expression was too serious, and his tone was also very flat. If it wasn’t for the fact that there was still some lingering spring in his black eyes, Liang Qi would probably think that they were talking about a different topic.
He stared at Zuo Shaoqing and asked frivolously, “How do you know without competing?”
The corner of Zuo Shaoqing’s mouth curled up as he glanced at him, “With such a delicate body, how can you be compared with Master Lu?”
Luo Xiaoliu was frightened as he listened. He thought to himself, “Master San, is it really okay for you to flirt with other men so blatantly?”
Liang Qi looked through the thin curtain at Lu Zheng’s majestic figure outside. He quietly retreated back to his original position and sat down. He’s not an idiot to compare himself to a warlord!
Zuo Shaoqing was not bored with the long journey because he had Liang Qi, who had an eccentric personality. The two of them attacked each other occasionally and flattered each other, but most of the time they spent on their trip.
As for how to place the gunpowder on the warship, and how to make it work, the two of them drew out a rough draft map, and wrote down a book of feasible plans.