Chapter 85.1

Chapter 85.1

Wei Shao felt a burst of anger, and went straight to the cupboard, fished out the pink dress she used to wear, clutched back to the bed, and dropped the bed curtain.

The curtains trembled slightly. A few moments later, a long exhale of relief came from inside.

Wei Shao got up early the next day and went to the north house again.

Because Xiao Qiao was not around, he took his morning and evening meals at Mrs. Xus place. They finished their meal quietly. Mrs. Xu took the warm water handed to her by Old Zhong, rinsed her mouth, and looked at Wei Shao, who was about to stand up: Shaoer, when are the army returns to the city? Are you free to go out these days?

Wei Shao stopped and said, Does Grandmother have any orders? Please tell me. I received a letter yesterday. The army has arrived in Yi Di and will arrive at Yuyang in seven or eight days. We will rest and recuperate until next spring. There is nothing important.

Mrs. Xu nodded and glanced at Old Zhong, saying, Last night, after you left, I had a few words with Old Zhong and mentioned your wife. Old Zhong is from Great Liang and is familiar with Central Plains. She reminds me the weather will be cold, the Yellow River will freeze, and it may be hard to travel. If your wife returns late, she will be stuck on the road.

Wei Shao looked at Mrs. Xu.

Mrs. Xu smiled: Grandmother misses her. I cant wait until next spring to see her back. If you are free here, can you make a trip south to fetch her back on my behalf? First, she can return earlier. Second, I feel relieved if you pick her up.

Wei Shaos eyes were slightly bright, but his expression remained the same. He said respectfully, Since Grandmother ordered me, how dare I disobey? I will send a message to Mr. Gongsun and the Great General. I will leave after I finish explaining the matter.

Mrs. Xu smiled: You have worked hard.

Wei Shao said, It is my duty to be filial for Grandmother.

Qiao Ping sent him out. Lei Yan asked him to stay and left the city in a hurry.

Wei Shao waited by the road outside the city. He saw Lei Yan return from afar, but he was alone. He looked behind him and did not see the carriage. After listening to Lei Yans report, his brow was slightly wrinkled.

Lei Yan said: Mr. Qiao repeatedly asked us to stay. Why dont you go into the city, wait for Lady to return, and then go north together?

Wei Shao turned his head and looked at the road that continued to the south.

He said the Lady went to Lingbi the day before yesterday?

Lei Yan answered yes.

Wei Shao pondered for a moment.

Although he lived in the north, he was familiar with the terrain in the south, especially the gates and roads that led to and from the major cities.

Xuzhou had always been a place of military struggle, and Wei Shao was well aware of the geographical passages.

From Dongxian to Lingbi, she must have traveled by carriage on the road day and night, and it would take four days at the soonest. Now only two days have passed, and if he immediately set out to take the shortcut, he would be able to reach Jiu Li Pass, an essential route to Ling Bi, before she does. He could intercept her and her group, which was better than staying here and waiting.

Moreover, from the bottom of his heart, he still rejected dealing with the Qiao family.