sjar Chapter 423 Zhou Shuyi Has Changed
Chapter 423 Zhou Shuyi Has Changed
Upon hearing Lu Yi's words, Hu Laojiu raised an eyebrow slightly.
Hu Lao Jiu quickly walked across the courtyard and winked at Lu Yi.
"Don't be so nervous. They don't care what we're talking about."
Lu Yi said coldly, but his gaze was fixed on the handsome young man in the middle of the courtyard.
"Am I right, Commander He?"
The handsome young man looked at Lu Yi and the other two with a smile.
"Who said I don't care?"
"You are the person the Second Prince wants. If I lose you, I will be in big trouble."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yi turned to look at Hu Laojiu and Zhou Shuyi.
"Sister Shuyi, Lao Jiu, you should go back to sleep. I don't want to talk about this anymore."
Hearing Lu Yi's words, Hu Laojiu stood there somewhat at a loss.
Zhou Shuyi smiled and stepped forward to straighten Lu Yi's clothes.
“Martial arts training can’t be done in a day or two. We can start practicing once we’ve settled down.”
"It gets chilly at night, so you should wear more clothes to avoid catching a cold."
Hu Lao Jiu stood to the side, idly clicking his teeth, but his eyes were filled with confusion as he looked at Zhou Shuyi.
Since the three of them escaped from Qingzhou Prefecture with Wen Chengbo, they have never been separated.
These past few days, the three of them have traversed two states, narrowly escaping death several times.
The bond between the three deepened through their shared experiences of life and death.
But for some reason, Hu Laojiu has been feeling lately that Zhou Shuyi seems to have changed.
When they were fleeing together, Zhou Shuyi protected Lu Yi and chased Hu Laojiu away twice, trying to part ways with him.
Hu Laojiu also understood that he almost died at Lu You's hands. Later, when he met Lu You's companions, he concealed the fact that he had been a bandit before, which made Lu You and her group completely lose trust in him.
Therefore, it's understandable that Widow Zhou wanted to drive Lu Yi away because she feared he would retaliate.
At that time, in Hu Laojiu's eyes, Zhou Shuyi was a living old hen, always looking like she was going to fight him to the death.
But after experiencing life and death time and time again, Zhou Shuyi's gaze towards him changed.
The wariness disappeared, replaced by trust.
The title also changed from "Hu" to "Old Nine".
At that time, Zhou Shuyi reverted to being that shrewd young widow.
They meticulously calculated their money and expenses, scrutinizing every little detail every day.
Whenever Hu Laojiu and Lu Yi missed something, Zhou Shuyi would start tidying it up, her mouth full of complaints and impatience.
But at some point, Zhou Shuyi seemed to have changed again.
The most obvious difference is that Zhou Shuyi is no longer shrewish.
The young widow who used to be so playful and sarcastic suddenly started nitpicking over words.
Although there were quite a few funny incidents along the way, Zhou Shuyi seemed to have made up her mind and started pestering Lu Yi to help her understand the characters.
After being captured by these guards, the three of them were locked in a carriage.
Zhou Shuyi kept asking Lu Yi all sorts of questions, and her long lectures were like the most powerful hypnotic spells, always managing to make Hu Laojiu fall asleep instantly.
Perhaps it was because the previous escape was too arduous and exhausting.
Perhaps it was because the carriages arranged for them by these secret guards were too comfortable.
Or perhaps it's because of the composure one feels when in a situation where one is at the mercy of others.
In short, Hu Laojiu had a very comfortable journey of more than half a month.
They ate and slept, slept and ate, living carefree as if in a dream.
But one day, Hu Lao Jiu, who was too full to sleep, suddenly froze.
He was astonished to find that Zhou Shuyi had changed once again.
The changes were so drastic that even Hu Laojiu had the illusion that he couldn't recognize it.
Zhou Shuyi's sharp tongue disappeared, replaced by a slow and gentle whisper.
The hearty laughter also disappeared, and when Zhou Shuyi laughed, she subconsciously began to nod and cover her face.
Most importantly, Hu Laojiu noticed that Zhou Shuyi's eyes seemed to have a problem as well.
Even when the three of them were crammed into that small carriage, Zhou Shuyi seemed not to see him at all, and only spoke to Lu Yi.
Hu Laojiu had seriously considered the reasons for Zhou Shuyi's change.
However, he could never be sure whether Zhou Shuyi's eyes were strained from reading and learning to read, or whether she had been blinded by those grand principles.
Just like now, Zhou Shuyi is tidying up Lu Yi's clothes.
Although Hu Lao Jiu was standing next to the two, he was no different from the Second Prince's secret guards.
They are completely ignored!
I'm going to bed.
"Old Hu said, yawning."
Most of the time, I slept curled up in the carriage, unable to stretch out and having to endure mosquito bites.
I finally got to sleep in a big bed today, who wants to stand here like an idiot?
"Remember to cover yourself well with the blanket."
Zhou Shuyi whispered some instructions to Lu Yi, then turned and left with Hu Laojiu.
"Wait a minute!"
The handsome young man spoke with a smile.
The guards at the entrance of the courtyard, acting on orders, blocked the doorway and stopped Hu Laojiu and his companion.
"What does Commander He mean by this?" Lu Yi asked.
The handsome young man waved slightly upon hearing this.
"You, stay three zhang away from Young Master Lu's house."
"As long as they don't leave this courtyard, don't worry about anything else."
Following the handsome young man's words, the guards on both sides of Lu Yi's house turned and left, all obediently retreating to a distance of three zhang.
"Young Master Lu, please!"
The handsome young man raised his hand and spoke to Lu Yi.
Lu Yi looked at the retreating guards.
With a distance of three zhang (approximately 10 meters) and doors and windows separating them, as long as the three of them speak in low voices, these people will definitely not be able to hear what they are saying.
Looking at the handsome young man, Lu Yi smiled and spoke.
"Let us discuss our options..."
"Commander He, you will regret your arrogance."
The handsome young man waved his hand gently upon hearing this.
"This trip went too smoothly, which made it rather boring."
"I know you're smart, how about we make a bet?"
"At our current pace, it will take us another five days to travel."
"If you can cause me trouble within these five days, then I'll teach you martial arts."
"Count me in!" Hu Laojiu, standing at the door, shouted loudly when he heard the handsome young man propose a bet.
The handsome young man glanced coldly at Hu Laojiu: "You're not worthy!"
Hu Lao Jiu: "…………"
Lu Yi didn't say anything, but turned around and went into the room.
Zhou Shuyi and Hu Laojiu followed closely inside and then bolted the door shut.
"Lu Yi, what's going on?!"
Hu Lao Jiu asked Lu Yi in a low voice.
Lu Yi gestured for the two to be quiet, then took out two strength pills from his pocket and handed them to the two of them.
Almost the instant they saw the Power Pill, both Hu Laojiu and Zhou Shuyi widened their eyes.
"Boss..."
Hu Lao Jiu held the powerful pill in his hands, his voice, which he was trying so hard to suppress, began to tremble slightly.
Zhou Shuyi, meanwhile, couldn't stop crying as she looked at the "power pill"...
They are very familiar with this.
During their escape, the three of them had already consumed all of Lu You's pills, but now Lu Yi has taken out two more.
The three had a deep bond of friendship, supporting each other through thick and thin, and Lu Yi would not keep any elixirs to himself.
The appearance of this elixir can only mean one thing!
Grabbing their wrists, Lu Yi smiled and nodded vigorously!
"My second sister is not dead..."