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Chapter 384: Journey (I)

The day when Dr. Sun and his son set out was in late autumn. The autumn wind was howling, and the yellow leaves were drifting in the wind. It was also drizzling. Such a farewell was full of sadness.

Doctor Sun bowed to Jiang Shaohua and said goodbye: "I have already left the city gate, so there is no need to see me off. I will not come back until I have developed a prescription to prevent and control the plague."

Jiang Shaohua was a little frightened when he heard this, and whispered, "In my heart, the safety of you and your son is equally important. The deadline is one year, no matter what, you must come back after one year."

Doctor Sun smiled and did not argue with the princess. He just bowed and accepted the order.

Sun Guangbai said goodbye to Sun Zelan earnestly. At this point, Sun Zelan was unwilling to give up and repeatedly told her brother to take good care of their father.

Sun Guangbai whispered: "Don't worry, I will take good care of my father."

"You have to be safe too." Sun Zelan's eyes were red. She tightly grasped Sun Guangbai's hand and choked with sobs: "You all have to come back safely."

Sun Guangbai felt very sad, and the smile on his face became brighter and brighter: "Of course. Just wait! By then, your brother will also become a great figure who will go down in history."

Sun Zelan wanted to laugh, but she couldn't, and tears fell down.

Doctor Sun saw his daughter crying so hard, he sighed, walked over, hugged his daughter gently, and then turned around and got on the carriage.

The long winding convoy finally set off.

Sun Zelan watched her father and brother go away with tears in her eyes. She felt empty inside, as if a part of her body had also left with them.

A slender white hand supported her arm, and a familiar voice sounded in her ears: "Let's go back!"

Sun Zelan turned around and looked at the princess, choking with sobs, "I won't go back to the palace. My eldest brother has gone with my father, so I have to go back to the guard camp as soon as possible."

Jiang Shaohua hesitated for a rare moment: "Can you hold on?"

Sun Zelan wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve and nodded: "Don't worry, Princess, I can hold on."

Jiang Shaohua sighed, turned around and called Qin Hu over: "Miss Sun is going back to the personal guard camp, you take ten people with you to escort her."

Qin Hu bowed and accepted the order, then went to select the men immediately.

Meng Sanbao took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and winked at his good brother. Miss Sun was very sad when Doctor Sun and his son left. This was a good opportunity to take advantage of the situation... Ah, this was a great opportunity to comfort Miss Sun, we had to seize it.

Qin Hu glared at Meng Sanbao.

Is he such a despicable and shameless person?

It only takes half a day to get to the Royal Guards Camp from the official road outside the city gate by fast horse. Sun Zelan grew up in the palace since he was a child. Besides studying medicine every day, his biggest hobby is riding horses, so he has good riding skills. He galloped all the way, and his speed was not inferior to that of the Royal Guards.

Qin Hu was nervous and followed quietly, fearing that something might happen to Sun Zelan due to her excitement.

Fortunately, the journey was smooth, except when Sun Zelan was dismounting outside the Royal Guard Camp, he lost his balance and stumbled.

"Miss Sun, be careful." Qin Hu was quick to act and quickly supported Sun Zelan.

Sun Zelan was caught off guard and almost fell. She was supported by someone and reflexively grabbed the other person's arm. She looked up in shock and said, "Thank you, Guard Qin." Qin Hu entered the palace as a clerk at the age of fifteen, and it has been five years since then. He has also been in love with Sun Zelan for five years. Unfortunately, it has always been his unrequited love. Sun Zelan did not want to get married and resolutely rejected him. In the past two years, he no longer tried to get close to her and kept his distance silently. When they met occasionally, they were also very polite.

This was the closest he had ever been to her.

Qin Hu looked at the pretty face with eyes as red as a rabbit that was so close to him, and his heart seemed to be grabbed hard, causing him some pain and discomfort.

"It is a great thing for the country and the people that Imperial Doctor Sun and Military Doctor Sun are going to Pingzhou to treat the plague." Qin Hu whispered, "God will definitely protect them. Miss Sun, don't be too sad."

"I'm not sad," Sun Zelan stood up straight and whispered, "I'm just angry that I can't go with you."

Qin Hu: "..."

This was the Sun Zelan he was familiar with and admired, brave, resolute, optimistic, and always standing tall and moving forward.

Qin Hu's heart was moved, but he didn't show it on his face: "Everyone has their own strengths. It is equally important for Miss Sun to stay in the Royal Guards Camp and treat the Royal Guards."

Sun Zelan found this pleasing to the ear and couldn't help but glance at Qin Hu: "When did you learn to flatter?"

Qin Hu replied seriously, "I am always by the princess' side. I have a pure heart and never tell lies. Whatever I say is from the heart."

Sun Zelan was finally amused: "How can you call yourself kind-hearted? In my opinion, you are a first-rate flatterer."

Looking at Sun Zelan's smile, Qin Hu felt as sweet as drinking honey.

He had already made up his mind not to harass her. However, it was good to be able to talk to her occasionally. He would carefully treasure this scene in his heart and savor it from time to time.

Sun Zelan waved goodbye to Qin Hu and the others, and quickly entered the guard camp. She left quickly and without any intention of looking back.

Qin Hu stood there and watched her leave.

The several personal guards behind him were making faces and laughing secretly.

Qin Hu has never forgotten his love for Miss Sun and is still thinking about her!
"Since you like Miss Sun, don't give up easily." Sun An laughed softly, "It would be a pity to miss such a good girl."

Qin Hu reluctantly withdrew his gaze and rolled his eyes at Sun An in annoyance: "Do you think everyone is as lucky as you? If you find a wife you like, you can just ask the princess to marry her!"

After Sun An married Huang Sanmei, the couple lived in love and harmony. Huang Sanmei was gentle, virtuous and capable. She worked in the embroidery room and received a monthly salary. She also gave birth to a plump son and a beautiful daughter for Sun An. It was so enviable that people were jealous.

Sun An used to be quiet, but in the past three years he has become visibly more cheerful and talkative. "Just tell me, do you want to marry Miss Sun?"

Qin Hu sighed and said, "Miss Sun doesn't want to get married, and I promised Miss Sun that I would not bother her anymore. What's the point of saying all this?"

Sun An lowered his voice and said, "It is indeed the case right now. Miss Sun wants to be a military doctor and serve as a clerk. She does not want to be confined in the inner house, and she does not have the time or energy to have children. Maybe, if the situation changes in the future, Miss Sun will change her mind."

"If I were you, I would have waited patiently. Of course, you have to put in more effort to marry such a good girl."

Qin Hu's heart moved quietly, but he didn't say anything.

Sun An knew that Qin Hu had taken his words to heart, so he grinned and turned to call on the guards to mount their horses. With the sound of horse hooves, the guards rode back in the smoke and dust.