Chapter 68

  Because Zhan Zhao bought a sufficient amount of medicinal herbs, Xiao Feng helped prepare some commonly used wound medicine for Zhan Xiao Mao in addition to the special medicine needed by the two.

  Judging from Xiao Mao's frequent life-and-death situations, those medicines are really necessary. Even if he can't use them himself, his fellow travelers will probably need them.

  So Little Phoenix still helped him prepare everything.

  Naturally, she wouldn't forget her own hand cream and other things, Little Phoenix Maiden.

  The hardship of making medicine with Chinese herbal medicine made Xiaofeng miss the modern finished Western medicines and semi-finished traditional Chinese medicines, which forced her to move towards the rhythm of all-round medical development.

  Luckily she had a solid foundation in her early years and was good at pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, otherwise nowadays she would really be unable to do anything but stare blankly.

  Of course, the one who should be thanked the most is Gong Sun Ce, the black-bellied bamboo of Kaifeng Prefecture. At that time, in addition to learning acupuncture from him at Kaifeng Prefecture, she also learned a lot of ancient Chinese medicine knowledge and related pharmaceutical principles.

  Indeed, learning one more skill is having one more life-saving and self-defense technique.

  This has been the family motto for generations, so she received internal training within the family in addition to her professional training. Otherwise, it's not easy to switch between different police forces. If you don't have some real skills, that won't do.

  Due to pharmaceutical matters, their departure date was postponed for a few more days.

  "Zhan Zhao, is this the day you've been waiting for? The two of them arrived at a mountain temple to take shelter from the rain, when Xiao Feng couldn't help but complain to a certain cat."

  Zhan Zhao said: "Heaven's will is unpredictable, how can it be predicted by humans?"

  Lu Xiaofeng didn't know that during this season, there were often thunderstorms and rain showers, which would come and go suddenly. After the rain stopped, the sun would shine through the clouds as if nothing had happened.

  But she was a bit unhappy because she had just been drenched by that sudden rain.

  The carriage prepared by Master Taishi is indeed very necessary and is the first choice for traveling far.

  Zhan Zhao helped her dry her wet clothes in front of the blazing bonfire.

  Lu Xiaofeng changed into dry clothes and sat down on one side to gather up his wet long hair.

  Such a scene is so familiar...

  Lu Xiaofeng's hand holding the jade comb paused, and he couldn't help but think of the first time they met in that not-so-beautiful place - Impulsiveness is indeed a devil!

  In fact, it wasn't just her who remembered that night, Zhan Zhao also recalled it at that time.

  At that time, he was just joking and didn't intend to do anything. But when he saw her fearless little eyes and the unintentionally revealed coquettish charm, he couldn't help but let things get out of control.

  His loss of control, combined with her lack of refusal, made everything fall into place.

  "Go iron your clothes properly." Little Phoenix glared at a certain cat with a scowl, saying in an annoyed tone.

  Zhan Zhao lost his smile, "What are you thinking about again?" He didn't think anything of it.

  "Hmm."

  Lu Xiaofeng and others had their hair completely dry, and then re-combed it into a bun.

  The wet clothes in Zhang Zhao's hands were almost dry from being roasted.

  At this time, however, more people came in to take shelter from the rain outside.

  Those people saw that there were already people inside the mountain temple, seemingly surprised, but they didn't pay attention to them either. They went to one side to avoid the rain and pretended not to disturb each other.

  Zhan Zhao's heart was actually raised with vigilance, those people were not good kinds.

  Lu Xiaofeng also sensed something was amiss. Those people had hidden weapons on them, although they were disguised as traveling merchants, but they had a bandit-like air about them.

  Zhan Zhao handed over the roasted clothes to Lu Xiaofeng, who folded them neatly and put them in her bag.

  The golden silk and silver thread embroidered eight-treasure pouch at the waist of Little Phoenix Maiden accidentally caught someone's eye, and upon closer inspection of her hair ornaments and clothing, those people couldn't help but exchange a few knowing glances with each other.

  It's just a fat sheep!

  Little Phoenix suddenly felt that she was very unlucky, even avoiding rain could lead to encountering someone's makeup robbery.

  What kind of luck is this?

  It can't be more tragic!

  Little Phoenix Maiden couldn't help but feel emotional: In this world, indeed encounters are either stories or accidents. They obviously wouldn't have a story with those bandits, so they became the latter - an accident occurred!

  Brush, brush, brush...... A group of people took out their knives and said to Zhan Zhao and the others: "Hand over your valuables and we'll spare your lives."

  Little Phoenix really wanted to say "We actually don't have as much money as you do", those people's shoulder bags and handbags were clearly good stuff, while she was certain that she and a little cat with a silver bell on its collar didn't have much difference.

  Zhan Zhao Long Quan Bao Jian's voice was clear as he drew his sword, its light cold and its intent frosty. "Are you all looking to see the truth with your own eyes?"

  "Up."

  At the sound of an order, a group of strong men rushed up and surrounded Zhan Zhao.

  Zhan Zhao was afraid of Lu Xiaofeng getting hurt, so he directly protected her in his arms and fought the enemy with one hand.

  This made Little Phoenix suddenly feel that her own burden was very heavy!

  When did she become a protected role?

  But it feels good to be protected and loved by others.

  If she is a burden, then thinking of her as a sweet burden would be just fine.

  Those who are in love are originally blind and irrational.

  Nan Xiaozhao, it's easy to behead the commander-in-chief in a crowd of thousands. Dealing with these bandits is a trivial matter, and even if there's a burden like Little Phoenix by my side, I'm still under no pressure at all.

  "Who are you?"

  "In the next Kaifeng Prefecture, Zhāo is displayed."

  Xiao Feng Niangzi is silent, this is a classic line, finally heard it from Zhan Xiao Mao's mouth.

  A group of bandits were shocked, what bad luck!

  Unexpectedly, they robbed the person who was catching thieves, and it was none other than the famous Kaifeng Prefecture's Honorable Cat!

  In the end, these bandits were naturally easily taken down by Zhan Zhao.

  From these people's confessions, Xianzhao and the others then also knew that they had robbed a local rich family at night to get all those gold, silver and valuables on them.

  Then there's nothing more to say, Zhan Zhao directly took their locks and sent them to the government office, and also let that rich family come to claim their property.

  This delay took up another two days.

  Little Phoenix Maiden expresses her sincere helplessness!

  It's hard for a little cat to take time off, but this holiday is often used to deal with other people's affairs. What can you do!

  He is a great hero and a good official, but whether he will be a good husband remains to be seen. Little Phoenix Maiden couldn't help but express her hesitation about the marriage again.

  The rest of the journey was uneventful and they arrived at Trapped Island without any further incidents.

  The trip to the island was quite smooth.

  "Zhan Zhao, you've finally brought my sister back." This was the first thing Bai Yutang said when he saw him.

  "Older brother Bai."

  "A few brothers are good." Lu Xiaofeng greeted Lu Fang and the other four, but ignored Bai Yutang.

  "This move drew Bai Yutang's discontent, 'Sixth sister, isn't this being too thick with some and too thin with others?'"

  "Wait until you grow up and become a big brother before coming back to argue with me about this."

  A golden mouse has an arrow in its mouth.

  "Thanks for your hard work on the way here, now that we've arrived at Trapped Void Island, our host is set to be us Five Rats. Tonight, let's not leave until we're drunk."

  Little Phoenix Maiden protested, "Big brother, what about me?"

  Jade Heaven Mouse Lu Fang lost his smile, "It was brother's mistake, it was us six siblings."

  Lu Xiaofeng smiled.

  As Lu Fang's wife and Han Zhang's wife arrived, chatting with a few people, they couldn't help but smile when they saw Xiaofeng in the hall. They walked over and said: "What a lovely and charming girl! How did she end up forming sworn sisterhood with these old mice?"

  Little Phoenix Maiden immediately followed, "Yes, Big Sister is absolutely right. If it weren't for Bai Xiaowu's coercion, becoming sworn sisters with a heroic woman like Big Sister would be one of life's greatest joys."

  Lu's wife Min Xiuxiu couldn't help but laugh and cover her face, "Ah, sister, I love hearing you say that."

  Zhuan Tian Shu Lu Fang could only shake his head secretly, ever since they found out about the existence of this sworn sister from their mouths, his wife had been looking forward to it every day, and indeed, after meeting her, his wife liked the personality of this sworn sister.

  "You guys are a group of big men drinking and gathering together, I took the sixth sister to join in, also to avoid being drunk with you smelly men."

  The five mice and the imperial cat have no disagreement.

  Min Xiuxiu then led Lu Xiaofeng to the back hall.

  Lu Xiaofeng already knew that his sworn sister-in-law had a good medical skill, and this time he came with the intention of learning from her.

  As for her adoptive sister's inquiry about medical skills, Min Xiuxiu was happy to teach her, as they shared the same interests.

  Lu Xiaofeng settled down on Trap Island with a sense of security from then on.

  Zhan Zhao's holiday was almost over and he had to leave after a few days to return to Kaifeng Prefecture to report back to work.

  The night before he left, Lu Xiaofeng sent over the luggage he had prepared for him.

  "Be careful on the road."

  "Uh-huh."

  Lu Xiaofeng hesitated for a moment before saying: "This time I'll be staying on Trap Island, and my return date is uncertain. Take good care of yourself."

  Her unspoken words, Zhan Zhao understood, if she said that her heart was not lost, it would be a lie. However, he also understood her temperament, the Jianghu was where she yearned to be, while the officialdom was what she feared and avoided. Although it's a pity that she still can't extricate herself from it, she will choose another way to make good use of the power in her hands.

  She didn't say a word to him, Lu Xiaofeng walked in front of him, stretched out his hand and gently wrapped it around his waist, sighed: "I've said it long ago, don't provoke me, now are you regretting?"

  Zhan Zhao stretched out his hand and hugged her, "Zhan Zhao has no regrets."

  Lu Xiaofeng raised his head from his chest and looked straight into his eyes, softly calling out: "Zhan Zhao".

  "Huh?"

  Lu Xiaofeng's mouth curled up slightly as he said in a soft and clear voice, "After tonight, I won't take any more medicine."

  Zhan Zhao's expression became excited, "Xiao Feng——"

  "This time we part ways, neither of us knows when we'll meet again, perhaps..."

  He covered her mouth with his hand and shook his head: "I believe we will meet again." He didn't believe that their fate was so shallow.

  Lu Xiaofeng smiled but didn't say anything.

  He protected the blue sky in the high temple, while she chose to be far away in the rivers and lakes. Such a long distance between them, I'm afraid that one day they will become the red birthmark in each other's heart, but unable to be together.

  Tonight, in the lotus-fragrant chamber, the mandarin ducks sleep with their necks entwined.

  The next day, Lu Xiaofeng and Wu Hua saw Zhan Zhao off as he boarded a ship to leave the island.

  Zhan Zhao stood at the bow of the boat, watching the slender figure on the shore grow farther and farther away from him, his heart filled with an increasingly deep sense of parting sorrow.

  I hope their reunion won't be too far apart.

  Lu Xiaofeng stood on the shore for a long time, staring in the direction that Zhan Zhao had left, lost in thought.

  Min Xiu Xiu walked over with a big belly, "Sister, since you can't bear to part with him, why don't you go with Zhan Zhao together?"

  Lu Xiaofeng reached out to support her, saying: "Everyone has their own path in life. Nanxia chose to leave the Jianghu and enter the officialdom, protecting a corner of the sky for the people. I don't like being confined in the officialdom, besides, how can I go back with him? The grudge between my adoptive father and Bao Daren is not something that happened overnight, there are still many obstacles between us."

  "That girl didn't have to..." Min Xiuxiu trailed off, if she knew the road ahead was treacherous, why did she still give herself to that man?

  "For no regrets." Lu Xiaofeng said it lightly but firmly.

  Min Xiu Xiu understood, although she knew they might not be together, she didn't want to leave any regrets for each other, so she gave him everything she could, it was all she could do for him.

  A woman would not be able to do so much for a man unless she deeply loves him.

  "Zhan Zhao is not a person who is easily swayed and he is also not someone who would betray others."

  Lu Xiaofeng smiled, "Then I'll just forget about him in the rivers and lakes, knowing he's safe is enough for me."

  At this time, she thought of the sentence "You are safe and sound, it's a sunny day", but a witty netizen joked that if you are always safe and sound, then it's a drought!

  Haha...