Disease rights policy

The border guards looked at each other, their hearts pounding after hearing Qiao Ran's words.

Qiao Ran added fuel to the fire, saying, "My young master is often bullied by the princes. His Majesty cannot blame the princes, but can he let a few scapegoats off the hook? If anything happens to my young master on this border, the princes will not admit it. We'll see how the military officers report back to Yedu for the responsibility of not protecting him properly."

The border guard in charge considered for a moment, then turned around and ordered, "What are you all standing there for? Get a stretcher over here and take the person back first."

Seeing this, Uncle Liu nodded gratefully to Qiao Ran, while Baili You clenched his fist in the shadows. The gloom that had been in his eyes for many years dissipated. He sighed that perhaps he was destined to meet Qiao Ran, and the gloom in his heart was dispelled by a glimmer of hope.

When they returned to the hunting camp, they learned that the others had set off for the capital early that morning. The culprits didn't care about Baili You's life or death at all, nor were they afraid of the Emperor's punishment when they returned to Yedu.

Everyone is saying that Baili You accidentally had an accident, but who can testify to that?

The border guards were genuinely frightened by Qiao Ran's words. After returning, they even invited a military doctor to examine Baili You's injuries, administer some medicine, and advised him to rest.

Qiao Ran stood outside the tent. This was the outermost edge of the military camp. She didn't have a travel permit, so it was inconvenient for her to go anywhere alone, let alone leave Jin Chu and return to Daliang. The best way was to get a travel permit, otherwise, she might encounter an accident on the way.

“Young Master,” Uncle Liu came out from inside. He had not seen through Qiao Ran’s identity as a woman, nor had Baili You revealed it. Uncle Liu was full of respect for Qiao Ran. “My young master invites you in.”

Qiao Ran lifted the curtain, and Baili You sat up. His wounds had been re-bandaged, and after taking the medicine, he finally showed some signs of life.

Baili You's gaze never left Qiao Ran's face from the moment she entered until she sat down. Qiao Ran found it strange, "Is there something on my face?"

"No, no..." Baili's right cheek flushed slightly as he stammered, "Thank you, you saved my life."

"You're welcome," Qiao Ran said casually, though she herself had ulterior motives.

Baili You added, "That jade pendant is something I've carried with me since I was a child, and it has never left my side."

Qiao Ran raised an eyebrow, thinking that he had been hesitant and wanted to take it back. Although she was unhappy, she still took it out of her pocket and threw it back to him. Since he had never been separated from it since childhood, why force him?

"I'll return the mutton fat jade to you. I saved your life, so you can give me the money for saving your life later using something else."

Baili barely managed to catch the jade pendant that Qiao Ran threw to him with both hands, almost dropping it. He carefully wiped it with his sleeve, holding it in his hands for a long time with heartache.

Qiao Ran couldn't bear to see his humble posture, so she simply turned her head away and refused to look at him.

After a long pause, Baili You finally spoke, saying, "This jade pendant has already been given to you as payment for the consultation. There's no reason to take it back. You can keep it."

Qiao Ran thought he might have something wrong with his head, and glanced at him.

Baili Youzhen held the jade pendant in both hands, insisting on giving it to her.

Qiao Ran said, "Isn't this something you've had with you since you were little? It must be very important. You're really willing to give it to me?"

"I can't bear to part with it," Baili You said, her eyes red-rimmed, "but I'm willing to give it to you."

If it weren't for Qiao Ran, he would have died; his body would have died, and his heart would have died too.

What use is the jade pendant when everything has vanished?

But now, he believes there is something more important than the jade pendant that he needs to exchange for: Qiao Ran. He feels close to her and thinks she is good.

"You're reluctant to part with it, yet you're willing to give it to me? You're quite strange."

This time, Baili You didn't hesitate at all. He got off the bed with one leg and shoved the object into Qiao Ran's hand. His determination surprised Qiao Ran.

Baili You simply looked at her and said, "I have no way to repay your life-saving grace, so I will give you this jade as a token of my gratitude."

Qiao Ran held the jade tassel high in the sunlight, letting the warm sunlight penetrate the flawless white jade. She swayed it in front of Baili Youyan and said, "Your gratitude is too precious, it makes me feel a little embarrassed."

Baili You's gaze followed the movement of the jade, and then fell on Qiao Ran's face along with the light. Although the person in front of him was dressed as a young master and had no makeup, his eyebrows and eyes were incredibly captivating, brighter than anything he had ever seen in his life, shining on him.

Their eyes met, and Qiao Ran accepted the jade pendant. Baili You quickly lowered his eyelids and whispered, "Don't be shy, it's yours to begin with."

Qiao Ran smiled and said, "Alright, I'll accept it then."

After much effort, Baili You bounced back and sat down, asking, "I'm planning to go back. Where are you going?"

Qiao Ran's eyes darted around, and she said seemingly casually, "I'm going back to Yedu."

Baili You's eyes lit up immediately, and he asked eagerly, "Are you going to Yedu too?"

That's perfect, we're going the same way. He smiled happily.

Qiao Ran nodded and made up a story: "I'm going to stay with my third uncle. He's doing business in Yedu."

Baili You didn't ask any more questions, and excitedly rubbed his hands together, "Okay, you can hitch a ride with me, it'll make the journey easier."

Qiao Ran did not refuse, and with the help of Baili Youyi, she successfully passed through the checkpoints of various cities and arrived at Yedu City ten days later.

It was stuffy sitting in the carriage, so she switched to a horse halfway through the journey. Who would have thought that in just one month, he would be able to cross the border and reach the capital of Jin and Chu? The city walls of Yedu were solid and towering, standing majestically in the most important place between Jin and Chu. Upon entering the city, there was a lively and peaceful scene.

It turns out that after more than thirty years of recuperation, not only Daliang was full of vitality, but also Jin and Chu, which had been restoring their strength.

The people of Jin and Chu are open-minded, and the men and women on the street dress simply, prioritizing comfort. Qiao Ran took a deep breath of the air of Yedu and walked along the long street with dark blue stone bricks. Xiao Zhuo led the way, and after a long time, the carriage finally stopped in front of a house.

The house was located on a back street in the bustling city, so the surrounding houses were all close together, making it seem a bit crowded. However, the Jin-Chu Emperor was still quite respectable, and the house was considered the best on the whole street. It must have been the former residence of some official. The steps at the entrance were old, and like the two stone lions next to it, the paint had peeled off and had not been repaired. Xiao Zhuo excitedly pushed open the door, and the coldness of the house hit him.

Baili You lifted the carriage curtain, somewhat embarrassed, "It's a bit shabby, please don't mind."

Qiao Ran, who was secretly planning to eat and drink for free, strode inside nonchalantly, saying, "I don't mind, it's fine."

The house wasn't small, but there were only three of them, so they only cleaned up a small courtyard to live in. Apart from the hall in the front yard, which had been cleaned a bit, the rest of the back yard was simply unbearable to look at.

Qiao Ran took a stroll and almost got fed by the weeds.

Uncle Liu escorted Baili You back to his house, smiled awkwardly at Qiao Ran, and invited her to sit in the front hall.

"Young Master, please wash up and change your clothes before coming out to greet the guests. Young Master, please have some tea."

Qiao Ran was indeed a little thirsty. She picked up the tea and took a sip. It was an old tea from who-knows-when. It was bitter and astringent, and she really couldn't drink it. The bitter taste lingered in her mouth for a long time, and she lost all interest in drinking tea.

Uncle Liu felt increasingly embarrassed. He smoothed his graying temples and took the water, saying, "I'll change the water for you, young master, so you can soothe your throat."

Qiao Ran nodded. "Thank you."

Uncle Liu politely went down to change it himself. Qiao Ran looked around the front hall. The wooden screen and tables and chairs were old. There probably weren't any guests on weekdays. She thought to herself, with Baili You's status, was it too much to think of asking him to get her a pass to leave the country and enter Daliang?

Or should we think of another way?