Chapter 2299: Adding Another Member

Chapter 2299: Adding Another Member

Shu Yu mentioned Aunt Hong, "When you return to the capital in a while, bring aunt Hong with you. You'll need to take care of her along the way."

"Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Hou Shi had originally planned to return in a few days. Her companion, Kang Shi, would stay here for some time to help Yao Bo with his studies for a few months, so taking care of aunt Hong became Hou Shi's responsibility.

As for Wan Yan, who had delivered the letter, Hou Shi had met him and learned that he had come here to seek knowledge. Since his intentions were legitimate, Hou Shi, as an aunt, didn't want to interfere. She also thanked him for delivering the letter, which had allowed Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng to prepare in advance.

Because of this, Wan Yan staying at Zhenglu Academy wasn't an issue.

Hou Shi promised him that she would explain everything to Lord Wan when she returned and request leniency on his behalf.

With things settled, Zhenglu Academy was now running smoothly, with various aspects being managed by responsible individuals. Meng Yunzheng no longer needed to micromanage every detail, and the academy could continue to operate in his absence.

Therefore, they quickly packed their bags and left the county early the next morning.

This time, only the four of them were traveling lightly and swiftly. They didn't waste any time.

Little did they know that as soon as their carriage reached the city gate, they would see someone waiting for them with a horse. He appeared drowsy, as if he had been waiting for quite a while.

"You finally arrived."

Meng Yunzheng got off the carriage and looked at Zhao Xi and the bundle on his shoulder. "What's going on?"

"What's going on? You're acting strange, and you're asking me?" Zhao Xi snorted lightly. "I'm coming with you."

Zhao Xi was one of the few people who knew that the final underground market was in the southwest. He also knew that Meng Yunzheng would be making this trip after getting married. Originally, he had planned to go discreetly, so he was unhappy with the current situation, which seemed abnormal. There must have been some unexpected events he was unaware of.

Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu exchanged a glance, quickly figuring out what was happening. They agreed, "Alright, mount your horse."

After saying that, Meng Yunzheng returned to the carriage and said to Shu Yu, "Although Zhao Xi's martial arts are average, he can protect himself. Moreover, he's highly skilled in medicine. Our trip to the southwest might require his medical expertise."

Shu Yu remembered the scene when they rescued Meng Xiaoshu from the Changjin Prefecture. At that time, if it weren't for Doctor Mi, who had a close relationship with Meng Xiaoshu, finding a capable doctor wouldn't have been so easy.

So, Zhao Xi became another member of the team.

However, as the carriage continued on its journey, he felt like he had been hit with ten thousand punches.

Looking at the newlyweds on the left, who were deeply in love, and on the right, at Xia Yan, who was busy feeding Ying Xi, Zhao Xi's expression turned sour.

What's so great about them? If it weren't for the greater good and my willingness to sacrifice, I would also be enjoying family bliss with my wife and child right now.

Unable to bear it any longer, he reminded them with a mix of sadness and anger, "I'm telling you, pay some attention. We're rushing to save someone, not out for a leisurely stroll. Can you two have a sense of urgency? You're acting like you have no pressure at all. I really wonder if you're heartless."

Shu Yu, who was getting a massage from Meng Yunzheng due to the discomfort from the long journey, sighed inwardly.