A life of two souls traveling through time

Arnold had just had a big fight with Guo Ying at Sanxiu Pharmacy and naturally didn't want to stay any longer. After taking the medicine and saying goodbye to Si Yao, he left angrily. After returning to the post station, he stayed in the room all the time. It was not until the afternoon when Situ Ting came to pick up Yan Zong to go to the villa in the east of the city that he regained some energy and interest.

Because Mr. Fan had specifically instructed that the prince's resting place should be kept secret before leaving, Situ Ting was also cautious this time and only arranged two carriages and a few people to follow. The carriage team quietly passed through two side alleys before stopping in front of a quiet house. Several servants had already knelt at the door.

Yan Zong was still a little weak, and with the help of Arnold, he got off the carriage. Situ Ting, who came out of the carriage behind, walked up to him quickly and said with a guilty look:

"This place is far from the downtown area and is separated from the residential area by a street. Although it is suitable for rest and recuperation, the time is short and the courtyard is a bit shabby. I am worried and neglectful of the prince."

"Lord Situ is too polite. There are only a few houses like this in the border areas. I have lived in the military camp all year round and I am not a spoiled person. I am sorry to have caused trouble to Lord Situ today." Yan Zong looked up at the house in front of him and sighed with guilt.

"Oh my, my Lord, please don't joke around. It is my honor to work for you, Lord. How dare I say the word 'trouble'?"

Yan Zong did not respond to Situ Ting's flattery. He regained his cold expression and walked into the courtyard. Seeing this, Situ Ting hurriedly bent down and followed him in small steps.

Arnold, who had been with Yan Zong for many years, had long been accustomed to the fawning faces of these officials, so he was not surprised.

The villa covered with snow has a quiet and elegant artistic conception. In the front yard, rockery and green pines are scattered in an orderly manner, surrounded by pavilions and corridors. In the hall, the incense burner is emitting wisps of green smoke, and the faint fragrance of cliff cypress makes people feel soothed and relieved.

Arriving at a new courtyard, Arnold's curiosity led him to run around inside and outside.

"You two follow closely, don't let Young Master Arnold knock you down..."

Situ Ting was about to order someone to follow him, but Yan Zong waved his hand:

"It's okay, let him play by himself."

"Prince Zong, it's cold outside. You'd better go inside and warm up." Seeing Prince Zong say this, Situ Ting signaled the people following him to step down, and he respectfully invited Yan Zong into the hall.

The fire in the hall had already been lit, and the warm incense was just right. Yan Zongdao slowly sat down in the main seat, looked around, nodded with satisfaction, and motioned Situ Ting to sit down.

Having received the approval of the prince, Situ Ting was naturally completely relieved. At this time, a servant walked in lightly with two cups of hot tea.

"Why don't I see General Yu Cheng today?"

The hall was silent. Situ Ting felt a little uneasy facing the majestic and silent face in front of him. Seeing that Yan Zong had no intention of asking questions, he cleared his throat and asked casually.

"If there is something happening in the camp, let him go back as well." Yan Zong put down the teacup in his hand and said lightly.

"Since General Yu Cheng is not here, I will arrange for more people to come later..."

"No need for that. Too many people will only attract attention. Besides, after what happened last night, I believe the security of this wooden city will be greatly improved."

"Of course, of course."

Situ Ting lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Yan Zong's eagle-like eyes, and nodded nervously.

"Your Highness, there is running water in the backyard pond, and there are some beautiful fish in it!"

When the hall fell silent again, Arnold shouted outside in a hurry.

"Lord Situ is spending money again. I'm used to the rough life in the military camp, so how can I have the leisure to raise fish?" Yan Zong has always been indifferent to pretentious things, but seeing Arnold so happy, he had to be polite to Situ Ting.

"Prince, you are too modest again. Just consider these fish as a way to entertain Arnold." Having been in the officialdom for many years, Situ Ting naturally knew how to read people's expressions and immediately said with a smile.

"Arnold, why don't you come over and thank Lord Situ." Yan Zongchong waved to Arnold who had already run into the house.

"Arnold, thank you, Lord Situ!" Arnold also bowed to Situ Ting obediently.

"Oh, I don't deserve it... Arnold is so full of energy at such a young age. He will surely be a rare and powerful general of our Xiyue Kingdom in the future!" Situ Ting also hurriedly stood up and gently supported Arnold, saying with a kind smile.

"Thank you for your praise, Lord Situ. Arnold's lifelong wish is to be able to fight on the battlefield like Your Highness and be a brave and invincible warrior." Arnold's appearance instantly livened up the atmosphere in the room.

"As the saying goes, there are no weak soldiers under a powerful general. Arnold is worthy of following the prince since he was a child. Now he has such lofty ambitions. It is truly admirable!" Seeing that Yan Zong remained silent but his expression was obviously softened, Situ Ting naturally would not miss this opportunity to flatter him.

"Prince Zong, it's time to take your medicine." At this time, the doctor who came with Yan Zong came in with a bowl of medicine.

Yan Zong nodded, took the medicine and placed it in front of him. Seeing this, Situ Ting immediately stood up and said respectfully:

"Prince Zong, take the medicine and rest. I will not bother you any more."

"Arnold, please see Lord Situ off for me." Yan Zong had no intention of keeping him, so he asked Arnold to see him off.

"Stop, stay." As soon as he reached the courtyard, Situ Ting hurriedly turned around and smiled at Arnold.

"Goodbye, Lord Situ!" Arnold was a straightforward person, so he stopped and saw him off. Only after seeing Situ Ting walk away did he turn around and return to Yan Zong.

At this time, the doctor had already left with the empty medicine bowl. Yan Zong saw Arnold leaning against the table eating candied fruit with a heartless look, so he asked in a cold voice:

"I saw you pouting at the post station just now. What's wrong? Did you have a quarrel with your sister Yao?"

"Sister Yao is such a nice person, she wouldn't quarrel with me, unlike that she-satan..." It would have been better if he hadn't asked. As soon as he asked, the anger that had finally subsided in Arnold's heart began to rise again.

Little hag?

The corner of Yan Zong's mouth twitched: Where did this kid learn such vulgar words?

"Who did you quarrel with again?"

Seeing that Arnold was just sulking and didn't answer, Yan Zong didn't bother to ask any more questions. He just threw a purse over and said, "Go buy whatever you want to eat. Remember to come back before the evening hour."

After Arnold took the purse, a look of joy immediately appeared on his face. Thinking of the various kinds of food on the street, he instantly forgot all his worries.

"Your Highness, can we stay in the city for a few more days this time?" Arnold, who had just run out, turned back, poked his head in and asked expectantly.

"Okay." Yan Zong nodded.

"Your Highness, is there anything you would like to eat? I'll bring it back later." Arnold naturally smiled when he heard that.

"If you don't want to, remember not to play around and cause trouble." Yan Zong looked at Arnold expressionlessly and said sternly.

Arnold made a face and disappeared out the door.

As the sky darkened, Sanxiu Pharmacy also became quiet. After cleaning the pharmacy, Si Yao went to the study room in the backyard for class as usual.

Si Yao just reached the second-floor corridor with a lantern in her hand when she vaguely saw a masked man in black walking out of the study, then turning around and disappearing.

"Second Mr."

Si Yao ran to the study room worriedly. The moment she opened the door, she saw Huifeng reading under the window as usual.

"What's wrong?" Huifeng frowned and looked at her in confusion.

"I seemed to see a man in black coming out of here just now." Si Yao glanced around the room and finally looked at Hui Feng hesitantly.

When Hui Feng heard this, his face froze, but he immediately regained his composure and said in a muffled voice, "That's one of my patients."

"Patient?" Si Yao frowned, obviously very shocked.

"My patient is a wanderer. He is always mysterious and doesn't like to interact with people. I met him on the way to see a doctor and he was injured. I treated him. He just came to thank me tonight."

Si Yao didn't say anything else, just nodded silently.

"Okay, let's go to class." Hui Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Si Yao was no longer suspicious. He also knew that Si Yao was not a nosy person, and she would not tell anyone about what happened tonight unless anyone asked.