NABC Chapter 401 Camping
Chapter 401 Camping
As night fell, the guards piled up the firewood they had collected and lit a bonfire.
Wan Linglong ordered people to bring out a few newly made folding chairs, and the four of them sat comfortably on the chairs and chatted around the campfire.
Gradually, several people could vaguely smell the scent of soil, and the full moon hanging in the sky was gradually obscured by clouds, giving people a feeling that a storm was coming.
Bing Ling quickly stepped forward and said to Shangguan Qingyue:
"Miss, it should rain soon. Based on experience, the rain should be heavy."
They set up their tents at a high place. Even the tents used by the servants were made of cowhide and could protect against rain, so they were not in a hurry. Shangguan Qingyue asked curiously:
"Sister Bingling, where did you get your experience? Not only can you predict the rain in advance, but you can also judge how heavy the rain will be. You are much better than the people in the Imperial Observatory!"
Bing Ling felt a little embarrassed when he was praised by his master without reservation. He explained respectfully:
"I have a keen sense of smell and can smell the strong smell of earth and thick water vapor. In addition, I have suffered a shoulder injury before, and every time it is about to rain, I will feel a dull pain.
Therefore, the judgment of rain was almost correct.”
After hearing her explanation, Shangguan Qingyue sighed with some distress. Women who work as secret guards have to endure much more hardships than men.
She was about to stand up when she saw Bing Ling's expression suddenly change. She lowered her voice and said:
"Miss, I heard the sound of wheels rolling. Someone is coming."
The four of them looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never expected that someone would be out and about at night. Xuanyuan Yan immediately asked the two girls to return to the tent while he and Shangguan Lan continued to sit by the fire and wait for someone to show up.
The bonfire in front of them was burning brightly, and it should be visible within a few hundred meters. When the carriage Bingling mentioned was about to approach, a young man's voice came over:
"Little sister, let's rest here for a night. It's too dangerous to travel without the moonlight."
The girl seemed to respond softly, but her voice was so low that even though the two families were very close to each other, they still couldn't hear it clearly.
Xuanyuan Yan reached out and picked up a thick dead branch, fiddling with the fire. Seeing that the passerby had started to pack up his place, he relaxed his vigilance a little.
"It looks like he's just an ordinary pedestrian." Shangguan Lan said in a low voice.
Xuanyuan Yan nodded slightly, and the two of them stayed for another cup of tea. Seeing that the group of people were tactful enough not to disturb them, they dispersed and returned to their tents to rest.
Soon, raindrops as big as beans hit the ground, making a "bang bang" sound when they landed on the tent.
Shangguan Qingyue and Wan Linglong each held a soft quilt, and in the light of the campfire that had not yet been extinguished, they leisurely watched the raindrops hit the tent and quickly slid down, sighing comfortably.
"Ayue, this Bilan satin is really a good thing. It doesn't get wet when it comes into contact with water. If we use it to make a cloak, wouldn't it be much more useful than a straw raincoat?"
Halfway through his words, he could not help but sighed deeply and continued:
"It's a pity that this fabric is too valuable. Only because the Third Prince dotes on you does he allow you to use it like this."
When this matter was mentioned, my girlfriend immediately became interested and half-raised herself to gossip about it. But just as she started, she heard a commotion outside and wondered what was going on.
Soon Shuying came in the rain to report that the master of the group that had just arrived wanted to stay overnight.
"This guy is so shameless. Don't they have a carriage and a tent? Why are they still bothering us?" Wan Linglong sat up dissatisfied and deliberately raised her voice and spoke to the outside.
"In reply to Miss Wan, they said that the tent they set up is not very rainproof, and their girl is weak and frail. If she stays in the carriage all night, she is worried that she will catch a cold.
Asking... can I squeeze in with you two?"
Because the Bilan satin was so precious, the three tents they made could only accommodate two people at most, so squeezing was impossible.
It's impossible for the three of us to sit in this tent all night just for a stranger.
So Shangguan Qingyue said to the outside:
"Shuying, go over and explain to those people that we don't have any extra space, so we can't help.
When you return to your tent later, remember to dry your hair and change into dry clothes."
The person outside responded with a crisp "yes" and quickly left, taking one step forward and one step back.
But not long after, the noise started again, and someone outside raised his voice and said:
"Aren't you guys a little too selfish? You clearly have a rainproof tent, why can't you agree to squeeze in with my sister?
At worst, I will give you money. How much do you want? Name your price!"
The night guard, wearing a straw raincoat, stood in front of the men, silent and motionless. He exuded an aura of "keep away from strangers", so the men dared only to shout loudly but never dared to step forward and push the men away.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and soon even the shouting disappeared.
There was no way, as soon as I opened my mouth, the rain would rush into my mouth. On such a damp and cold night, no one wanted to have a belly full of cold rain water.
The leading man finally left a bitter remark of "selfish and cold-hearted" and left with his servants in annoyance, flicking his sleeves.
However, the rain only lasted for more than half an hour. After the rain stopped, the guards on duty immediately brought out a large bundle of dry firewood that had been collected in advance and lit a bonfire in the center of the tents of several masters.
Although the ground was still wet, it could not stop the heat from the burning firewood soaked in oil. The surrounding wet ground was quickly dried, and the heat spread all around, warming the people who had fallen asleep.
Shangguan Qingyue slept very well that night, but as she was used to getting up early, she still woke up in the early morning.
She tiptoed out of the tent, washed herself briefly, put on waterproof sheepskin boots, tightened her cuffs and trouser legs, and walked into the forest carrying a bamboo basket.
Her other hand was suddenly held by someone, and her body stiffened for a moment before relaxing. She turned around and greeted with a smile:
"Ayan, good morning!"
"Good morning."
Xuanyuan Yan responded softly, having long since adapted to this unique way of greeting. He took the bamboo basket from the girl's arms and asked curiously:
"Qingqing, are you planning to go to the forest to look for wild vegetables?"
"It rained last night. I want to try to find some wild mushrooms in the forest to make soup."
Xuanyuan Yan raised his eyebrows in surprise, and hesitated for a moment before saying:
"But I heard that... many mushrooms are poisonous. Qingqing, can you tell them apart?
Uh, but even if it's poisonous, I'll still support you and drink a bowl of it."
The girl immediately doubled over with laughter.
"Hahaha, you said it, and you can't regret it later! It is said that if you accidentally eat poisonous mushrooms, you will experience hallucinations and see many incredible things.
For example, Donkey Xiaohua suddenly speaks, Black General grows wings and flies in the sky, or you see something you have never seen before. So, I am looking forward to eating poisonous mushrooms!
Anyway, Brother Zhu is good at treating poisons, and he will definitely help us detoxify in the end."
Zhu San, who is hiding in the dark: I am only good at poison, but I am not a miracle doctor! Who will save me? !