Exile at the beginning: I rule the world by drawing cards

Chapter 6
Qin Mengshang finished giving Zhou Lingqi the medicine and found that he was awake.

Their eyes met, and the atmosphere was inexplicably cold.

The prince woke up. As a princess, she should say something, so she took the initiative to speak: "Your Highness, you are awake. The doctor said you were seriously injured and you need to lie down. If the wound opens again, it will be troublesome."

Zhou Lingqi's eyes were fixed on her eyebrows, his eyes dark and deep, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Qin Mengshang couldn't figure out what he was thinking and wanted to pull up his clothes, but as soon as his fingers touched the hem of his clothes, his wrist was grabbed.

"what happened?"

The wrist held in the palm is warm and delicate, and it really exists.Zhou Lingqi pursed his lips, wanting to ask her why she didn't leave with King Yi, and what was the purpose of staying.

However, my throat was so dry that I couldn't speak at all.

Qin Mengshang was thoughtful: "Do you want some water?"

Zhou Lingqi: "."

Forget it, just bear with it for a while and settle the score with her later.Then he said "hmm" very uncomfortably.

Qin Mengshang got up and went to the kitchen to pick out a bowl, then took the bowl of rainwater and handed it to him: "There is moss in the water tank, so you can't drink it. The rainwater is clean, so just drink it."

In ancient times, there was no chemical pollution. Rainwater was naturally drinkable. You would have to collect two more buckets of water later and boil it for bathing at night. This also saved you from having to fetch water from the river.

Zhou Lingqi stayed in Lingnan for five years in his previous life and ate everything. Even after he became emperor, he still lived a simple life.

Besides, the current situation did not allow him to be picky, he had to survive.

After drinking a bowl of water, Zhou Lingqi truly felt that he was alive. However, the injuries on his left shoulder and waist and abdomen were still very serious and it was not suitable to move greatly.

Qin Mengshang dressed him, got up and went out to cook.

There was no light in the room and it was pitch dark. I groped my way to the kitchen.

The iron pot on the stove was badly damaged and could no longer be used, so the earthen pot could only be used to cook porridge for the time being.I scooped out two bowls of corn, washed them, poured cold water into the pot, picked out a few sticks of firewood that were not wet, and stuffed them into the stove.

Fortunately, I have accumulated a lot of life experience during my previous inspections in the countryside, otherwise I wouldn't even be able to make a fire tonight.

With the fire, the room suddenly lit up.

Zhou Lingqi was attracted by the fire and couldn't help but look over there.He saw Qin Mengshang going out with a bucket and then coming back in soon. His plain clothes were tinged with warmth under the firelight. Although he couldn't see his appearance clearly, he felt inexplicably reassured.

He pulled his lower lip coldly and decisively rejected this ridiculous idea.

From the beginning to the end, the person she missed in her heart was his imperial brother. Although she didn't know why she didn't leave in this life, she must have another purpose for staying.

The sound of rain outside the house gradually became quieter, and the corn porridge in the pot wafted out with a strong aroma of rice.

Qin Meng Shang filled two bowls of porridge and put the rest in a sea bowl. He washed the pots, boiled water, and then brought the porridge to Zhou Lingqi.

"I went to Li Zheng's house and borrowed five kilograms of corn. It should be enough for ten days and a half. Let's get through this period first and think of another way later."

Hearing this, Zhou Lingqi was slightly surprised. He did not expect that she would take the initiative to borrow food.

Seeing that he was not moving, Qin Mengshang thought he was disgusted and said: "There is nothing at home except water. Fortunately, Li Zheng is willing to lend us food, otherwise we wouldn't even be able to drink porridge. Don't be disgusted. Take advantage of it." Drink it hot."

Which of her eyes saw that he was disgusted?
Zhou Lingqi didn't want to argue with her because he was too hungry and had no energy left.

Dinner on the first day was very simple, just a bowl of light corn porridge.The two of them had their own thoughts and no one spoke, and the atmosphere was silent.

The rain could be heard pattering on the eaves. After a simple dinner, Qin Mengshang packed up the bowls, mixed some hot water and went to the back room to take a shower.

During this whole journey of exile, she had hardly had a good bath.Although the government had changed their clothes to cover up the assassination last night, she was still sticky and uncomfortable.

As for the prince?Throw a veil to him. At least he can still use his right hand.

After the room was tidied up, Qin Mengshang made a floor bunk in the main room.There are only two rooms in the house, one is occupied by Zhou Lingqi, and the other is filled with farm tools. It's okay to take a bath there, but it's still a bit small for sleeping.

After making the bed, I placed the fallen half of the door panel on the door frame, barely able to keep out the wind and rain.

Zhou Lingqi looked at her busy figure, his eyes became a little strange: "Are you going to sleep on the floor tonight?"

The Qin family had been well-dressed and well-fed since childhood. How could she have been exiled to Lingnan with him if she hadn't wanted to get rid of her status as a princess?Now she wants to sleep on the floor, which is surprising.

But when Qin Meng Shang heard this, she had a different meaning. Although they were a legitimate couple, she couldn't accept the idea of ​​her sleeping in the same bed with the prince.

".I don't sleep well at night because I'm afraid of touching your wound."

She didn't look at Zhou Lingqi's expression and blew out the lamp and closed her eyes to sleep.

She hadn't had a good rest since last night. Although she was afraid of bugs or mice crawling over her body, she couldn't stop feeling sleepy and fell asleep quickly.

The rain had stopped and the night fell into silence.

Zhou Lingqi couldn't fall asleep lying on the hard bed. The damp straw under him made him feel uncomfortable all over. The afterimages of his past life played out in his mind like a nightmare, and he gradually closed his eyes until midnight.

While half asleep and half awake, there was a rustling sound outside, and footsteps getting closer and closer, finally stopping outside the door.

"Brother, it seems that this door is not closed tightly?"

"This house has been abandoned for many years. The broken door saves us a lot of trouble. Move the door carefully so as not to disturb the little lady."

"Brother, there is another one in this room. What if that man wakes up and calls the villagers over?"

The little lady was beautiful, but it was his first time doing this, so he was inevitably nervous.

Another person sneered: "You brought this up, what? Are you scared when you get to the door?"

"Brother, aren't I nervous? That little lady looks more attractive than the girl from the Su family. Who wouldn't be moved by seeing her? Besides, that man has never been out since he entered the village. Can't the two of us deal with it? Is he a cripple?"

"Oh, you can see clearly. She is just an exiled female prisoner. She may have been slept with by many people on the road. I don't think that man will live long. By then, there will be another widow in our village."

"Hey! It's Brother De, I'll open the door right now."

As soon as he moved the door panel, a rusty arrow suddenly flew out of the darkness and pierced his left eye, causing blood to splash everywhere.

"Ahhh! My eyes!" he shouted, covering his eyes.

The man was startled. After reaching out and touching the hot blood on his face, he rushed out the door. Before he could run a few steps, his back suddenly hurt - a wooden stick hit his back.

He staggered and almost fell over. He cursed secretly and quickly walked out of the yard without daring to turn around, disappearing into the night.

The sudden cry woke up Qin Mengshang. When he opened his eyes, he saw a figure covering his eyes and running out.

Not far away, Zhou Lingqi was leaning against the door frame with his waist hunched over, his face terribly pale, his arms hanging down weakly, and a rusty arrow in his hand.

Qin Mengshang quickly got up and supported him: "How are you? Are you okay?"

Zhou Lingqi's left shoulder was injured, and he broke into a cold sweat from the pain: "Go and close the door."

Qin Mengshang saw the pool of blood at the door and vaguely guessed what was going on: "We just moved here and there is nothing to steal at home. Why are you targeting us?"

Zhou Lingqi glanced at her and said nothing. He just said lightly: "Go in and sleep."

"why?"

".I get up at night and need someone to take care of me."

(End of this chapter)