After traveling through time, I rely on force to survive

Chapter 268 Lord Zhang finally returned

The long night is coming to an end, but dawn has not yet arrived.

As soon as Li Qingqing arrived in the courtyard, she immediately saw Wei Duhu, who had been casually tossed aside by Bai Ye.

He lay motionless on the ground, like a pile of discarded junk, but the slight rise and fall of his chest showed that he was still alive.

"What a nuisance! I'll have to go to the trouble of treating you!"

Li Qingqing lowered her eyes and examined the situation for a moment before taking out a handful of silver needles from her spatial storage. She then half-squatted down and began to administer acupuncture treatment to Protector Wei.

Following Li Qingqing's instructions, Yun Su went to find the Shadow Guard to deliver the notice to Qingfeng Pavilion to transfer grain. When she returned, she saw that Li Qingqing was already removing the needles.

Yun Su glanced at Bai Ye, who was standing silently to the side, and then at Wei Duhu, whose breathing was gradually becoming even and who was about to wake up. She couldn't help but ask,

"Master, he harmed you so much before, and almost killed Brother Bai, why did you still save him?"

"He's taken so much of my healing medicine, wouldn't it be a huge waste to let him die now?"

Li Qingqing glanced at her, saw her indignant expression, and couldn't help but smile slightly as she comforted her.

"Don't worry, even if we save him, he won't live long. The crimes he committed are enough to get him beheaded."

Back then, this fellow and Imperial Censor Ruan were key figures in her death. How could we let him die so easily?

He must return to the capital alive, face trial alive, and gradually descend into despair; this is the fate he deserves.

It's a pity that in his current state, it's not suitable for him to suffer all the way back to the capital.

Li Qingqing removed the last silver needle from Wei Duhu's body, then pressed his pressure point to put him to sleep. She then stood up and gave Bai Ye instructions.

"He's alright now. Take him with you to see Lord Zhang."

As dawn broke, soldiers were already harnessing horse-drawn carriages and packing their belongings outside the guest quarters.

Vice Envoy Yao, having heard something from Zhang Haoyi, did not go out to cause trouble for anyone else.

Upon learning that Li Qingqing had brought Protector Wei with her, Zhang Haoyi was overjoyed and hurriedly went out to greet them.

"Lord Zhang, are you suffering from acclimatization issues? You look even more haggard after just one night."

Li Qingqing looked at Zhang Haoyi with a "worried" expression, and pointed to Wei Duhu, who had been casually placed on the ground by Bai Ye.

"Look, I've brought Protector Wei to you. I don't know who was so kind as to leave him in my yard. This time, you'd better keep a close eye on him and make sure he doesn't escape again."

Zhang Haoyi was initially expressionless due to Li Qingqing's provocation, but upon hearing this, his gaze immediately fell on Protector Wei.

This sight nearly scared the soul out of him.

Oh dear, poor Wei Shenglu, what misfortune he suffered to be beaten like this?

Zhang Haoyi coughed lightly, forcing himself to remain calm as he looked away from Li Qingqing and cautiously asked, "Is he still alive?"

"Don't worry, you'll be able to return to the capital alive for interrogation without any problem."

Li Qingqing stepped into the guest room, saying, "Let's talk inside."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Haoyi's heart stirred.

He followed Li Qingqing into the main hall of the guest quarters, dismissed everyone around him, and then lowered his voice, asking urgently, "Do you know who sent Wei Sheng here?"

"I don't know,"

Li Qingqing found a chair and sat down, speaking casually.

"When my men found him, he was lying in my yard. He looked like he had offended some underworld organization?"

Li Qingqing's casual remark made Zhang Haoyi's heart tremble.

Zhang Haoyi thought to himself: It must have been the work of that man in black. If you, Li Qing, hadn't entrusted the original of the secret letter to someone else for safekeeping, how could you have attracted the attention of Qingfeng Pavilion!

However, since the man in black was able to help him capture Wei Sheng, does that mean the antidote is also in the works...?

Zhang Haoyi glanced at Li Qingqing and cautiously probed, "That Jianghu organization... did they send anything else?"

"Yes, of course, there are two copies of the statement as well. This one is for you, and I'll keep the other one for my records."

Li Qingqing casually pulled out a stack of documents and handed them to Zhang Haoyi, kindly offering her "instructions."

"Lord Zhang, let me warn you, Protector Wei has definitely been targeted by some Jianghu organization. They sent him here, most likely hoping you can escort him back to the capital for trial. If anything happens to him on the way, you will be silenced! Even if I let you go, those Jianghu people will probably not let it go."

"Wei Sheng has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country. I hate such villains more than anything in my life! Even if you hadn't reminded me, I would have made sure he was safely escorted back to the capital!"

Zhang Haoyi's expression hardened, and he made a loud promise.

He took the written statement and probed again, "Besides this, is there anything else?"

"What else?"

Li Qingqing feigned confusion as she looked at him. Seeing his face gradually turn pale, she seemed to remember something, and took out an ordinary little bottle from her bosom, handing it to him.

"Oh, I almost forgot, there's also a bottle of pills and a letter for you. Here, take this letter, I haven't read it. And this bottle of pills... could it be for Protector Wei to treat his injuries?"

"Wei Shenglu's crimes are heinous; it's a miracle he's still alive. How can he be given any treatment?"

Zhang Haoyi snatched the small bottle and letter, his expression righteous and awe-inspiring.

"I'll keep this bottle of medicine for now. If Wei Shenglu is about to die, I'll give it to him! Alright, I still have some matters to attend to. I'll depart promptly at Chenshi (7-9 AM). Go and inform General Li."

"Alright, I'll be going now. But if Protector Wei wakes up, don't let him start making baseless accusations again!"

"No, no, I'll gag him the whole way. You go and get on with your work!"

Zhang Haoyi hurriedly saw Li Qingqing off, then rushed into his bedroom. By the light of the oil lamp, his fingers trembled as he unfolded the letter.

"Inspector Ruan framed loyal officials in the past, but I, the Pavilion Master, have already taken his life and purged the treacherous officials. Enclosed is a bottle of antidote. I wish you good health and a safe journey!"

Zhang Haoyi: ...

No wonder they couldn't find Imperial Censor Ruan; it turns out he'd lost his life!

This is definitely a case of making an example of someone!

While still feeling lingering fear, Zhang Haoyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Once we get the antidote, everything will be fine.

Without hesitation, he opened the small bottle, took out the pills inside and swallowed them in one gulp, then secretly buried the empty bottle in a pit.

The fact that I was threatened by the man in black must not be known to any third party, otherwise... it would be too embarrassing.

Not long after, the pain that was supposed to come on time did not arrive as expected, and Zhang Haoyi was overjoyed.

He summoned his trusted confidants and gave them stern instructions.

"Go, gag Wei Sheng! That scoundrel's sweet talk almost got me killed! Remember, keep a close watch on him on the journey, and make sure he returns to the capital alive!"

The border patrol delegation finally left the border city in a grand procession.

Wei Duhu was thrown into a makeshift prison cart and bounced along the way.

Having taken so many healing medicines and been treated with silver needles by Li Qingqing, he was in excruciating pain all over his body, but his life was not in danger.

He never dreamed that after being humiliated by that group of barbarians, he would be thoroughly beaten all night.

The person who hit him was none other than Bai Ye, who had previously attempted to assassinate him.

What shocked him even more was that he seemed to have discovered something extraordinary!

He wanted to tell Lord Zhang about his experiences and the shocking secret he had discovered, but Lord Zhang not only refused to meet with him, but also sent people to gag him!

This is absolutely outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!

He couldn't swallow this insult; he had to live! To return to the capital alive, and to personally tell Prime Minister Qin everything.