My Promotion Story Through Time Travel

Chapter 106 Meeting an Old Acquaintance in a Foreign Land

"This servant failed to protect his master, please punish me, young master." Xiao Chunzi prostrated himself on the ground, his voice full of self-reproach.

The woman knelt before Gao Chi, her eyes blurry with tears: "Sixth Brother, it is Qiongying who has implicated you. From now on, please be sure to prioritize your own safety. If anything happens to you, even if Qiongying were to die a thousand deaths, she would still be held responsible."

Gao Chi suddenly felt a sharp pain in his hand and couldn't help but gasp, "Hiss—"

"Sixth Brother!"

"Young Master!"

Xiao Chunzi and Qiong Ying looked up nervously at Gao Chi.

"It's nothing, I probably hurt my hand from the bumpy ride in the carriage. I'll just apply some medicine later." Gao Chi smiled gently. "Qiongying, get up quickly. Don't say such things anymore. We're leaving the capital together, so it's only right that we take care of each other. Besides, you're a woman, so I should take even more care of you."

"Thank you, Sixth Brother." Qiongying stood up slowly, her face full of gratitude. "If it weren't for Xiaochunzi risking his life to save us, we wouldn't have been able to escape. I wonder how Wang Changping and the others are doing?"

"Qiongying, don't disturb them. If they are safe and sound, they will surely come back to find us," Gao Chi said slowly.

Looking at Xiaochunzi, Gao Chi asked with concern, "When you're traveling, there's no need to be so formal. I'm so grateful that you risked your life to save me this time. Are your legs alright?"

"Thank you, young master. This servant is alright." Xiao Chunzi propped himself up with his hands and answered respectfully.

Gao Chi said, "I'll find someone to treat you when we get to the city. I remember you're an orphan, how do you know that person from earlier?"

"Reporting to young master, his name is Lin Ziping, a native of Qingyang. In the fifteenth year of Shunhua, Lin Ziping and his group were almost kidnapped by abductors. It was Lin Ziping who rescued them. Among the group was my colleague who worked at Chunhua Tower. Later, I thanked Lin Ziping in person with my colleague, and we became acquainted. It was also with his help that I was able to escape from Chunhua Tower," Xiao Chunzi said.

"It's him from Qingyang Linzi Plain!" Qiongying exclaimed, covering her mouth.

Gao Chi looked at Qiong Ying in surprise and said, "You know him too?"

“I overheard Ji Xun mention that he was almost kidnapped but was rescued by Lin Ziping. But he should be in Qingyang, so how did he end up in Fuchun County?” Qiong Ying asked, puzzled.

"I never imagined that Lin Ziping and Ji Xun had a past connection," Gao Chi murmured.

“Young Master, Lin Ziping also studied at Moshan Academy,” Xiao Chunzi said.

“They are classmates and have been saved by each other, so their relationship must be quite special,” Gao Chi said. “However, Lin Ziping was able to escape from the kidnappers, save himself, save others, and help you. He has saved us this time as well. He must be a brave, resourceful, and loyal person.”

“He is indeed a good person.” Xiaochunzi said in a low voice, her head bowed.

Gao Chi and Qiong Ying were both lost in thought and did not speak.

Cui Lizheng said, "Ziping, don't worry. I have already arranged for someone to treat your friend."

"I...I..." Lin Ziping stammered, unable to speak. He was indeed somewhat absent-minded. On one hand, he hadn't seen Xiao Chunzi for many years and didn't know how he was doing. Moreover, he didn't know how to tell him about Xiao Fuzi and Chunfan. On the other hand, the woman named Gao Chi and Qiong Ying looked extraordinary. He had been too eager to save people and now thought about it, he had acted somewhat rashly.

"What do you mean, 'you'? Ever since we came out of there, your eyes haven't left the place," Cui Lizheng teased.

Lin Ziping touched his nose, somewhat embarrassed: "I..."

"No need to explain, meeting old friends in a foreign land is a joy in life. I have already arranged for someone to check if they are injured. We can't let them get into trouble in Xinping Village."

"What?" Lin Ziping didn't hear what Cui Lizheng said next, but when he heard that someone had been arranged to go and check on the people, Lin Ziping felt a little relieved.

"I'll have Xiaohu take a look at your hands in a bit," Cui Lizheng continued. "Don't be so impulsive next time. Think things through before you act, and consider your own needs more."

Lin Ziping moved his hands, feeling his strength returning, and didn't refuse Cui Lizheng's kindness: "Xiao Hu can also cure diseases?"

Cui Lizheng glanced at Lin Ziping: "He learned medicine from his grandfather when he was young. Ziping, you should know that what he and his father did at the city gate was all out of necessity. If they could survive, who would want to cheat and swindle? Now that he can no longer stay in the city, he went to Xinping Village."

Lin Ziping couldn't help but sigh, never expecting that Zhang Xiaohu, from a family with such a strong medical background, would possess such skills.

As Cui Lizheng and Lin Ziping were talking, Zhang Xiaohu walked over.

"How is it going?" Cui Lizheng asked.

"I've already set his bones. The other two wouldn't let me check on them, so they should be fine. I had Aunt He bring them some food and water," Zhang Xiaohu replied. "Uncle Cui, when are you sending them away?"

Cui Lizheng thought for a moment and said, "I'll go ask. If they want to leave, it would be best to have He Shun take them to the county town later. If they want to stay... never mind, Ziping, come in with me."

Lin Ziping and Cui Lizheng lifted the bamboo curtain that was blocking the sunlight. They saw Xiao Chunzi lying on the straw mat, her face pale, while Gao Chi and Qiong Ying sat on bamboo stools.

"Are the three of you well?" Cui Lizheng asked, bowing with clasped hands.

Gao Chi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "We are unharmed."

After exchanging pleasantries, Cui Lizheng got down to business: "I've already arranged for the carriage to be repaired, but the horse... It's getting late, what are your plans?"

Gao Chi pondered for a moment, then exchanged a glance with Qiong Ying.

Qiong Ying bowed and said, "We will always remember Lord Lin's life-saving grace and the village head's kindness in taking us in. However, Xiao Chunzi is seriously injured, and my brother and I have decided to take him to the county town for treatment."

Cui Lizheng nodded in agreement: "It was this young official Lin who saved you. I only did my little bit. Miss Qiongying, you flatter me."

Lin Ziping said sincerely, "What the village head said makes sense. As the saying goes, one should help those in need when one sees injustice. Moreover, Xiaochunzi is from my hometown, so I cannot stand idly by."

"Thank you." Gao Chi clasped his hands in thanks to Lin Ziping.

“This young man’s injuries do indeed need to be treated as soon as possible. I will arrange for someone to take you to the county town. However, Xinping Village is a poor and remote place, and there are no fine horses to match you. This…” Cui Lizheng seemed a little embarrassed.

"It's alright, thank you for your help, I am deeply grateful." Gao Chi bowed again.

Cui Lizheng waved his hands repeatedly.

Xiao Chunzi slowly got up, and Lin Ziping quickly stepped forward to help her. When no one was looking, he slipped the medicine bottle he was carrying into Xiao Chunzi's hand and said, "Take care of yourself."

Xiao Chunzi glanced at Lin Ziping and gripped the medicine bottle tightly.