Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 247 Jade Abacus

Lin Zhiqing's gaze slowly focused on Lu Huai's face, and she saw that Lu Huai was carrying a bow and arrow on his back.

That arrow just now was fired by Lu Huai!
She didn't have time to express surprise or astonishment at Lu Huai's arrival. She shook her head vigorously, enduring the burning pain in her throat, to indicate that she was alright.
"Flute, amulet."

She recited these two important things, her voice a little hoarse.

A hint of murderous intent appeared on Lu Huai's usually gentle face. He unfastened his cloak and carefully wrapped Lin Zhiqing inside, without pausing for a moment.

"Don't worry, I'll get my things back."

"Although Yunfeng is no match for that person, he can still stall for time."

"There are people everywhere around here. Our top priority is to get you out of here."

But Lin Zhiqing reached out and grabbed his sleeve: "Can you handle this?"

Lu Huai patted Lin Zhiqing's hand, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Aqing, it's alright."

Lin Zhiqing knew that Lu Huai was hiding his strength, so she slowly released her hand.

Lu Huai's expression instantly turned serious, but before he could take a few steps, a strange noise came from in front of him.

He frowned, held Lin Zhiqing in one arm, and drew the long sword from his waist.

Just as he was preparing for battle, the commotion gradually grew louder.

"Qing-meimei, where are you? I'm coming!" Lin Yangyang's voice arrived before she did.

Lu Huai glanced at Lin Zhiqing, and seeing Lin Zhiqing nod, he then lowered his guard.

The next moment, Lin Yangyang appeared in Lu Huai's sight.

She carried a large knife, her clothes were soaked, and a strong wind swept through her path. Her face was very anxious.

When she saw Lu Huai, her eyes lit up, but when her gaze fell upon the disheveled Lin Zhiqing, it was as if she had been ignited by anger:
"Qing-meimei, are you... are you alright?"

She arrived in front of Lin Zhiqing in an instant and grasped his hand tightly: "I'm late!"

Lu Huai was slightly puzzled: "You set up this beforehand? It was so dangerous, why didn't you tell me?"

Lin Yangyang gritted her teeth: "Is this the time to talk about these things? Get out of my way!"

"You dare to hurt my sister Qing? You're asking for death!" She picked up her broadsword and headed to the back to settle scores with someone.

Lu Huai reacted quickly and pulled the person back: "There are probably still twenty or thirty people around here. You take A Qing and go. I'll hold them off!"

“But…” Lin Yangyang looked at the man in black, then at Lin Zhiqing, gritted her teeth, and finally decided not to act impulsively again.

Lu Huai snapped his fingers.

A sound of hooves rang out, and soon a horse stopped in front of Lu Huai.

Lin Yangyang slung her broadsword behind her back, mounted her horse without hesitation, and took Lin Zhiqing from Lu Huai's arms.

“Keep heading north, once you leave Handan, take the abacus to the residence of the Prefect of Hengzhang, and he will help you.” As he spoke, Lu Huai handed the jade abacus he always carried to Lin Zhiqing, who was sitting in front of him.

Lin Zhiqing took it and held it tightly in her hand.

Lin Yangyang nodded: "Okay, I'll remember."

Lu Huai looked at Lin Zhiqing again, his voice softening:
"If you walk slowly, I will go to Hengzhang to find you. If you walk quickly, then we will meet again in Shengjing."

"Ah Qing, I will bring your things back. Please take good care of them!"

“I will also take the flute player to Hengzhang, so you don’t need to worry.”

Lin Zhiqing's eyes held an unprecedented worry: "Lu Huai, take care."

"Mm." Lu Huai nodded.

Seeing this, Lin Yangyang tightened the reins and quickly turned the car around.

The sound of horses' hooves soon rang out.

As Lu Huai turned around, the killing intent in his eyes was undisguised.

He raised his longsword, and his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

The last image that remained in Lin Zhiqing's mind was Lu Huai's departing figure, sword in hand. As the sound of hooves grew faster and faster, she finally succumbed and closed her eyes.

……

"Wasn't it said she would wake up in a day? Why is my sister still showing no signs of waking up?"

"Doctor, please take another look. Money is not a problem."

"A common cold? Impossible. She hasn't woken up for so long; it doesn't seem like a common cold at all."

"Doctor, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

My cousin's voice?
Lin Zhiqing's mind was hazy; she kept having the same dream about that rainy day.

Her cousin's voice was like a pair of strong hands, pulling her back from the nightmare.

Lin Zhiqing struggled to open her eyes, feeling as if a razor blade was cutting into her throat; it hurt terribly.

"Hey? She's awake, she's awake!" a strange man's voice rang out.

"Awake?" Lin Yangyang quickly sat on the edge of the bed. When she saw Lin Zhiqing open his eyes, she almost burst into tears.

"Qing-mei, you're finally awake! I thought you wouldn't wake up. Thank God, thank God!"

Lin Zhiqing struggled to sit up, but due to the pain in her throat, she couldn't speak for a moment.

Lin Yangyang was both crying and laughing, completely unaware that she couldn't speak.

It was the doctor who reacted first and poured a glass of water.

Lin Zhiqing took the glass of water and drank it all in one gulp before feeling the pain in her throat lessen.

"Qing-mei, how are you?" Lin Yangyang stared at her with hopeful eyes.

"I'm fine." As soon as she opened her mouth, Lin Zhiqing was startled by her own hoarse voice.

She looked around and found herself in a rather unfamiliar place, so she looked at Lin Yangyang with a questioning gaze.

Lin Yangyang understood her meaning: "This is the residence of the Prefect of Hengzhang. Since you have a high fever and are unconscious, I had no choice but to come to Hengzhang for help with the token that Lu Huai gave me."

"The jade abacus that Lu Huai gave you has been in your hands all this time, and none of us can take it out."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiqing subconsciously looked at her hands.

Within his palm, Lu Huai's jade abacus lay quietly.

She clenched her fist again.

Lu Huai always carries this item with him, and it can even be used to contact the prefect of Hengzhang. It is clearly no ordinary item, and she must keep it safe for Lu Huai.

Lin Yangyang's few words reminded her of the thrilling experience that day.

Yes, just as she was about to be controlled or even killed by Jiang Liuyun, Lu Huai arrived.

Her gaze passed over Lin Yangyang and landed on the doctor and the middle-aged man and woman behind Lin Yangyang.

The middle-aged man and woman had an extraordinary air about them, and their clothes and jewelry were very expensive, clearly not like ordinary people.

"I, Zhiqing, thank the Prefect and his wife for saving my life. When I return to Shengjing, I will certainly repay you both." Lin Zhiqing bowed.

Lin Yangyang wiped away her tears and said, "That's right, Prefect, we will repay you."

"No rush, no rush, good children. Since you are Lu Huai's friends, then you are my friends too." The prefect of Hengzhang did not put on airs.
"Lu Huai's father was my mentor. Seeing that this Miss Zhiqing is safe and sound, I am relieved."

So that's how things went. Lin Zhiqing thanked him again.

Once the person woke up, the prefect and the others didn't linger, leaving only Lin Zhiqing and Lin Yangyang in the room.

"Cousin, how long have I been asleep?" Lin Zhiqing touched her neck and, as expected, found a red mark.

“We arrived in Hengzhang last night.” Lin Yangyang poured another glass of water and brought it over.

Lin Zhiqing took the teacup, checked his physical condition, and finding nothing seriously wrong, his eyes sharpened:

"Tonight, we will set off from Hengzhang and return to Shengjing as soon as possible."