Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 703 Deception
  Gu Xun casually fooled Shi Qing into saying a few words, and then asked:

"By the way, Miss Shi... how did you get caught in the net?"

Gu Xun originally didn't want to ask this question, as he seemed to be inquiring into other people's secrets.

But then I thought about it, if I played with someone tacitly, it wouldn't be silly and sweet enough. It would be better to just pretend to be stupid and ask the question openly.

Shi Qing did have a hint of suspicion subconsciously flashing through his eyes, but looking at Gu Xun's harmless expression, he thought he was just asking casually, and explained with a reason:
  "Recently, some Shu tribes are revolting in Shu. I guess Luo Wang is cooperating with the Qin army to do some intelligence work, and they happen to be targeting us."

"Ah..." Gu Xun nodded as if suddenly, thinking that he believed this statement.

Then he asked, "Miss Shi, where are you going now? Why are you traveling across mountains and rivers with your children?"

Hearing this, Shi Qing lowered his head and glanced at the child in his arms.

This child is also pretty and charming, but she seems to be a little introverted and has never moved much. She is sitting in her mother's arms, looking up at Gu Xun with her big bright eyes, without saying a word... maybe Aloof?

Because he had already accepted in his heart that Gu Xun was just a doctor who liked to travel, Shi Qing regarded this question as a casual question. He didn't think much about it and just replied vaguely:
  "I had to go out to do some things. The child was too young and couldn't live without me, so I had to take him with me."

"As for now, we have to gather with the clan as soon as possible."

"Oh." Gu Xun nodded and asked curiously, "Are there many Shu tribes in Shu?"

"A lot." This kind of thing is not a secret, Shi Qing replied simply, "The Shu people in Shu have a large ethnic group. After the Qin State was destroyed and the Shu State occupied the Shu land, a large number of Shu people did not accept the Qin State. Under the rule of the Qin Dynasty, each tribe is divided into tribes, and they gather together as a crowd. The more moderate ones live in a corner and ignore world affairs, while the more radical ones confront the Qin court."

"The customs and habits of these tribes have something in common, but they also have their own unique features. The relationship between them is good or bad, either friends or enemies."

Gu Xun tried his best to maintain his status as a novice who knew nothing, and asked step by step, "I have heard for a long time that the Shu people in Shu often rebelled and opposed the Qin court."

"But according to what you said, Miss Shi, those radical tribes should be at a disadvantage compared to the Qin army in terms of strength and numbers. However, in the end, they are still not united and can compete with the Qin army?"

Shi Qing smiled, and unconsciously thought that because of the tone of Gu Xun's words, he thought he was not from the Qin country and was not a Central Plains person who had no good impression of the Qin country. Then he explained:
  "These tribes cannot resist the Qin army. In fact, even if they are united, they cannot resist the Qin army."

"It's just that because the complex terrain in Shu is not suitable for large armies to fight, it is difficult for the Qin army to really wipe out the Shu people who have lived in the mountains and forests of Shu since childhood."

Gu Xun smiled gently and sighed casually, "From what Miss Shi said, your tribe should belong to a milder faction."

Shi Qing nodded, "Well... in our tribe, few people go out, and they don't pay much attention to the outside world."

"Well..." Gu Xun shook his head, pondered for a while and suddenly requested, "Browsing the scenery of Bashu, this Shu tribe is also a part that cannot be missed. Uh... I don't know if it is inconvenient for us to accompany you, Miss Shi, to visit. A noble tribe?"

Although Shi Qing had already accepted Gu Xun's reckless and direct character, he still couldn't help but feel suspicious when he suddenly heard this request.

Gu Xun pretended not to notice the scrutiny in her eyes, and added to himself, "I don't know much about the rules of your Shu tribe. If it's inconvenient, then forget it."

Finally he said with a smile, "Well...it would be best if you could recommend some tribes that allow outsiders to visit."

These two sentences made Shi Qing's suspicion gradually subside. He believed that Gu Xun was just out of curiosity, so he declined:

"The tribe I belong to rarely has contact with the outside world and generally does not allow others to enter." "As for the tribe you mentioned... I don't know. Most Shu tribes are xenophobic and don't like people from the Central Plains to approach."

"Ah, that's it..." Gu Xun smacked his lips in disappointment, "Then I'll go back and look for it myself."

Shi Qing couldn't help but reminded him with concern, "It's best to be careful. Shu people are xenophobic. If there are some radical tribes, they may attack you directly."

"Hmm...Thank you, Miss Shi, for reminding me. I will pay attention." Gu Xun nodded quickly and accepted the kindness.

Concubine Yan stared at the sky, feeling very speechless. Sometimes she really hated Gu Xun's character, which wanted to have fun and have fun. He was too out-of-the-box and not calm enough.

As for Zhang Han, he is in isolation.

However, despite being autistic, he still couldn't help but hope that Gu Xun would just be bored and play around, and not find some inexplicable job for himself...

At this time, Gu Xun finally asked Shi Qing, "Miss Shi, although I cannot enter due to the rules of your tribe, I am wondering if I can go with you on this journey to Shu?"

"To tell you the truth, I feel safer because there are more of you, and you should be more familiar with the road."

Shi Qing was a little hesitant. It was okay to go together for a while, but this time she came out to do something...

Seeing this, Gu Xun struck while the iron was hot and added, "It's best for these injured and poisoned tribesmen to be observed by me for two more days to avoid any improper treatment."

As soon as these words came out, the balance in Shi Qing's heart completely tilted, and he nodded in agreement, "Okay, then I'll trouble Doctor Gu."

Gu Xun narrowed his eyes and smiled, "No trouble, no trouble, I should thank you."

………………

It was night, and everyone who couldn't make it to the city had to camp in the wild.

According to Gu Xun's plan, they could reach Jiameng Pass by boat, but now that the boat was destroyed, it was too late.

Moreover, he did not prepare any equipment for camping outside.

Fortunately, there is also a lovely and kind-hearted young woman Shi Qing. Some of her tribesmen died in the battle with Luo Wang during the day, which left a lot of supplies for tents and other supplies, so some of them were evenly distributed for Gu Xun and the others. .

As for why Gu Xun and the others didn't bring these things with them when they went out, Shi Qing had no doubts... The ship was destroyed, so it would be good if people could survive. How could they save supplies?

At night, three people gathered in Gu Xun's tent.

With no people from Shushan around to watch, Concubine Yan and Zhang Han could finally talk freely.

Concubine Yan came up and asked Gu Xundao first, "What are you thinking about?"

"Is it possible that you have fallen in love with that woman and went to great lengths to coax her?"

(End of this chapter)