Return of the Swallow

"So, the prince now wants our Minuo tribe's population, but also wants to get our food for free. ◢Щщш.sUimEnG.lā"

What Lu Heng didn't say was that Prince Xiyue still wanted Qin Yining!

Lu Heng couldn't help but gnashed his teeth when he thought of Zhou Meng's sultry face when he saw Qin Yining. It was normal for him to look at Qin Yining's beauty, but Zhou Meng was said to have four concubines. He has more than thirty concubines and has given birth to more than a dozen sons. At such an age, he still has the nerve to stare at a young girl. His character is simply worrying!

"How are you going to deal with it? Find a way to keep us all later. I'm afraid you are in danger." Lu Heng's eyes were full of worry.

Qin Yining felt his teeth sore when he thought of Zhou Meng's appearance.

"I will find a way to make you stay." She pointed at everyone with her fingertips and said: "You are my cousin, the three of you are my guards, and the two of you are my maids. I told him this , he allowed you to come."

Uncle Arhan heard the words and said with a smile: "That's what the people who called us said. I guess it's what you said here, so we didn't act rashly. Moreover, they couldn't understand the words our clan members communicated with."

Qin Yining said happily when he heard this: "It's better this way. It's easier for you to talk to each other. Are your movements restricted during this period?"

"Maybe it's because we want to show the politeness of the corporal, or maybe it's because we guard the food and grass. Their people are very polite to us, and many of their girls come to deliver water and food to our warriors every day. They always stay on purpose to say Speak and take a look at the food and grass before leaving."

In this way, it is self-evident what these Xiyue tribe members want to do.

I guess that's what their king ordered. Or maybe Zhou Meng has already begun to tell people that he wants to marry the goddess as his concubine, so he has such an up and down policy.

Qin Yining nodded, "I understand. I may have to deal with him next. We will adapt accordingly when we figure out the route."

Lu Heng then told the people behind him what Qin Yining said in Tatar. Several people nodded to express their understanding.

Qin Yining discussed with Lu Heng in a low voice: "Let's integrate into their lives first, see the terrain clearly, and plan carefully if we want to leave. Don't act rashly. It won't be worth losing our lives in vain. Now these people have spotted us." They also escaped into the oasis. Although they say that goddesses are not goddesses, I don’t think the princes here really believe in the words in their holy books to appease the people. Most of them want to blackmail us in the end. Let’s observe first. , act according to circumstances.”

Lu Heng nodded when he heard this.

He said with some helplessness: "I just left the wolf's den and entered the tiger's mouth. I finally didn't get into trouble in the desert, but I met these people again."

Qin Yining smiled confidently: "It's nothing. As long as there is life, there is hope for everything. Now we are not short of food or water. At least we don't have to worry about being buried alive after a sandstorm. It's just a battle of wits with others. You and I are both familiar with the road, what are you afraid of?"

Although she was seriously ill, she still spoke a little weakly, as if she didn't have enough breath, and even her appearance was not as good as when they first met - she is too thin now, her cheeks are so thin that they are as big as a palm, and she still shows weakness. Pale, giving people a feeling of weakness. But her eyes never changed, they were still as bright and confident as before.

This person is like a luminous body, her whole body is shining, making people full of hope for the future when they see her.

Lu Heng couldn't help but smile, "You're right. When it comes to a battle of wits, you just need to calm down and think carefully."

Qin Yining also smiled and nodded, patting Lu Heng on the shoulder: "Thank you very much."

What she always wanted to say to Lu Heng was thank him for saving her life, thank him for being with him, thank him for never giving up on her, and thank him for not abandoning her when she was sick.

Lu Heng immediately understood what Qin Yining meant, and couldn't help but laugh, "Thank you, you didn't give up on me when I was sick, and you took good care of me. After I was kidnapped, I heard Uncle Arhan say it was also because of you. You persisted in tracking and rescued me. As for me, I also want to say thank you. But it’s meaningless to thank you back and forth like this. We are partners, and we are one family with the people of the Minuo tribe. Why is this necessary?”

Uncle Arhan nodded repeatedly as he listened, "Yes. We are a family, so there is no need to thank you."

Qin Yining smiled with crooked eyebrows, nodded and said: "Okay, I won't say that again. We won't see each other anymore among our partners."

Lu Heng also smiled and nodded.

He was now extremely grateful that he didn't fight or grab.

Precisely because he hid his feelings so well that no one discovered them, nor showed them in front of Qin Yining, nor caused any pressure on her, he was able to always stand by her side as a friend and partner.

Maybe that's enough.

Since Qin Yining only has Pang Xiao in his heart, if he forces it, not only will he get nothing, but it will also hurt the friendship between him and Qin Yining.

It's better to bury this unobtainable feeling deeply in your heart and keep it as a souvenir for him alone.

Although he still can't completely look away, he still feels regretful when he thinks that Qin Yining will not belong to him in the end.

But if he could exchange his silence for a lifetime of standing by her side as a friend, this exchange would be the best result for him.

Thinking of this, Lu Heng couldn't help but laugh to himself.

In the final analysis, he is just a businessman, and he always focuses on maximizing profits in everything he does. If it were someone with a different temperament, or someone with a more intense relationship, doing something that would rather be broken than ruined would be considered a show of passion. But he was just calculating gains and losses.

At this moment, there was a sound of voices outside.

For Lu Heng, those people had southern accents, and if they spoke faster, he would not be able to distinguish them clearly, let alone Uncle Arhan, who only had a rough understanding of Dazhou dialect.

However, Qin Yining heard that their words were very similar to Dayan's words, and he had no problem hearing them.

"Prince Xiyue is here with his people." Qin Yining said in a low voice and sat down hurriedly. The rest of the people also chose their seats and pretended to be gossiping.

Qin Yining really asked about the customs and customs outside: "...How is the scenery? Is it winter or summer in this oasis? Why do I feel that it is colder here than outside?"

Perhaps after hearing Qin Yining's words, Zhou Meng's voice sounded from far away, with a smile in his voice: "To be honest, Miss Pang, it is much colder here in Xiyue than outside, and the wind is much stronger, but Fortunately, the Xiyue Lake in the oasis not only feeds the people of the entire oasis, but also irrigates the trees, flowers and plants in the entire oasis, so the sand and dust in Xiyue will not be too big."

It seems that the entire Xiyue clan has directly regarded this oasis as their own territory since arriving here.

Qin Yining stood up and said, "It's so warm in the palace. I see that my guards are wearing very thick clothes."

Zhou Meng laughed loudly: "That's because when building this palace, warm walls and heated beds were used, and Miss Pang is still ill, so naturally I have to choose the warmest palace for you to live in."

Qin Yining nodded and said, "Thank you so much, Prince."

Zhou Meng put his hands behind his back and stared at Qin Yining with bright eyes. Seeing that she looked much better after meeting him, he couldn't help but feel happy.

It seems that to make a beauty happy, you still have to act according to her wishes. The beauty is in a good mood and smiles beautifully, which makes him happier looking at her.

Such a frail woman is so beautiful, so what's the harm in pampering her more?

Zhou Meng made up his mind, hurriedly put his hands behind his back, leaned forward slightly, and said with a smile: "I have arranged for your guards to visit you every day. Do you like it?"

Qin Yining went to bring him tea at the right time, avoiding Zhou Meng's approach.

Zhou Meng smiled even more proudly as he watched her bring a bowl of tea to him, took it and took a sip.

Tea that usually feels bland seems to be full of sweetness now.

“Good tea!”

Qin Yining observed his words and saw that Zhou Meng was in a better mood, so he said warmly: "Your Majesty, the little girl left her hometown and came here to an unfamiliar place. She really misses her hometown. With the kindness of her Majesty, she allows my people to come here every day." Look at me, I'm naturally happy, but I don't recognize other people in this palace, and it's not easy to call them out. I wonder if the prince can let them stay here? I think there are many side halls here, and it's totally inappropriate for them to live there. It takes a lot of effort, and I will also restrain them and prevent them from wandering around in your palace."

Zhou Meng narrowed his eyes when he heard this and slowly put down the tea bowl.

"If Miss Pang likes it, I should not refuse it. However, my palace is filled with my concubines and concubines, as well as my children. It would be very inconvenient for outsiders to come in. "

Seeing Qin Yining's eyes full of grievance and disappointment, Zhou Meng immediately felt that his words were a bit harsh, and immediately added: "In this way, I allow them to visit you once a day, and they can stay for two hours each time , you can also arrange for someone to accompany you to go out and look around, what do you think? By the way, my king’s daughters and concubines all worship the goddess, and their temperaments are also very gentle. I ask them to accompany you, and you can I won’t feel lonely anymore.”

Qin Yining pursed her lips and said: "Okay, please don't break your promise, and my cousin. I think the prince also cares about me, so don't lock him up."

The beauty's frowning and pouting look was so pitiful that Zhou Meng simply wanted to get the most cherished fruits and the most beautiful clothes to make her happy. She gave her everything she asked for, and this request was not too much. , anyway, this cousin will be considered a relative after she enters the door.

Thinking of this, Zhou Meng pretended to be generous and said, "Although your brother's words were too rude and he offended me, Miss Pang interceded for him, so I, for your sake, will not argue with him." .Let him live with your people."

Qin Yining then smiled slightly and said, "Thank you so much, Prince."