Crazy childhood sweetheart always thinks of me

Chapter 173: Don’t Force It

After I returned, I learned that Emperor Yongle had come to see Yun Hance, but he had already left.

The master was treating Yun Hance's injuries, and Chu Fengque was standing behind him handing something to the master.

The master held a narrow and thin knife in his hand. He dug the flesh from Yun Hance's back. Blood was oozing out. I ran over in panic: "Master, what's wrong?"

The master had no time to answer me. Chu Fengque wiped the sweat off the master's head and answered me, "Ace's wound is inflamed, and the surrounding flesh is rotten. It needs to be cleaned."

I lay on the bed, watching the wound getting deeper and deeper, blood slowly seeping out. The wound was originally only the size of a soybean, but now it is as big as a thumb.

I held Yun Hance's hand with heartache. His hands were cold and stiff, just like a dead person's hands. I was really scared that he would never wake up again.

My brother stood behind me, patted my back and consoled me, "Don't be afraid, A Ce has been through a lot of injuries, he will make it through."

By the time the master had finished treating Ah Ce's wound, he was already sweating profusely: "Yun Feihu is really cruel. This wound is half an inch deep, even a god can't save it."

I looked at the master hopefully, as if I had grabbed the last straw: "Master, are you saying that I can be saved?"

The master sighed. I stared at him without giving up. “It’s difficult. Now I can only hold on to his last breath.”

I looked at Yun Hance with tears in my eyes. His face had turned blue. My brother said, "Master, can you give me ten more days of life? It takes at least ten days to travel from Kunlun Mountain to the capital."

The master shook his head, his brows knitted together: "Ace's aura is so elusive that it may dissipate at any time. By then, there will be no way to save him."

After listening to this, I felt completely deflated and sat down on the ground. He promised me that he would not die. He would definitely not die.

There must be a way to save him: "Master, are you missing any herbs? Just tell me and I will definitely find them."

I have no doubt about Yun Hance's information. No matter what kind of precious medicinal materials they are, I can find them. As long as they exist in this world, I will definitely find them.

"No, I have no idea."

His answer was so straightforward, but I still didn't give up. Yes, there is also Master Liao Yin of Hanshui Temple. It just so happens that Hanshui Temple is not far from the capital and can be reached on the same day.

I stood up and said, "Master, I'm sorry to bother you with Ah Ce. I need to be away for a day."

My brother pulled my wrist and said, "Where are you going? I'll go with you."

I refused and said, "You should stay in the capital to protect my parents. If you hadn't stayed at home when Prince Yongping forced the emperor to abdicate, they wouldn't have been able to do anything. I'm afraid my parents wouldn't have been safe either."

My brother was puzzled and said, "Prince Yongping, Prince Zhenbei, and Marquis Dingyuan have all been executed. The capital is safe now."

I thought about it and reminded my brother: "It's always better to be careful. There are still many people in the capital who hate me and A Ce."

My brother understood without me having to point it out: "Okay, I understand. Then you can bring more people with you and let your uncle accompany you."

I didn't say no.

I picked the fastest horse. A Ce's life was in danger and I couldn't wait any longer. My uncle and I ran out of the capital with Elegy and Qinxian.

It was already dark when I arrived at the foot of Hanshui Temple. The thousand-story staircase stood before me. I walked up step by step devoutly without any hesitation. My uncle pulled me and said, "I'll hold your hand. We'll be at the top of the mountain in a blink of an eye."

I said firmly: "Master Liao Yin knows past and present lives, he must be an expert. I must sincerely ask him to save Ah Ce."

My uncle looked at me helplessly and let go of my hand: "He may not be able to see your sincerity."

He will definitely see it, I believe.

I walked up step by step. After less than a hundred steps, my legs and feet were sore and I was out of breath. My uncle said gently, "How long are you going to walk? Let me pull you up."

I supported my knees with my hands. This is how A Ce in my previous life held me and walked up the stairs step by step. At that time, he was completely desperate and covered in blood. I don’t know how many times he fell down the stairs, but he never gave up on me.

I lifted my sore legs and continued forward. The mountain wind whistled past and I couldn't help shivering. Only then did I realize that I was covered in sweat and my clothes were soaked with sweat.

I touched the sweat that was about to drip down my forehead. The top of the mountain seemed to be at the edge of the sky, and every step I took was harder than climbing to the sky.

I thought of Yun Hance lying on the bed, breathing weakly and facing death at any time, and I didn't dare to stop for a moment.

Since Master Liao Yin knows about past and present lives, he will definitely be able to save Yun Hance's life.

The more I thought about it, the more motivated I became, and my courage grew, as if as long as I reached the top of the mountain, I would be able to meet Master Yin and save A Ce.

Ignoring the pain in my legs, I walked toward the top of the mountain. Suddenly, my legs went weak and I fell toward the foot of the mountain. Fortunately, my uncle grabbed my collar and said, "Don't be so stubborn, okay? I'll pull you up."

My uncle complained quietly. I calmed my breathing, pounded my sore knees and calves, and continued walking up.

The uncle followed helplessly: "Ranran, I'm going to tell you a secret."

I couldn't utter a complete sentence anymore. I wanted to tell him that I didn't want to listen. At this moment, all I wanted was to find Master Yin.

But my uncle didn't wait for my answer, he just said: "Actually, I have a girl I like."

I couldn't help but turn my head and look at him. My uncle's eyes seemed to be filled with stars, and his tone became gentle as he said, "She is not a girl either. She is older than me."

I think I understand, he is his master.

I had no interest and tried hard to climb the mountain.

"She may be older, but she looks about the same age as you, like a child."

I didn't want to pay attention to him at first, but I couldn't help but ask breathlessly: "Does she... like to wear a light yellow... long gown, with a... peach blossom between her eyebrows?"

"How do you know? Yes, she likes to wear light yellow clothes, but I think she looks better in bright red. Although I don't like bright red, once I saw her wearing it, I felt that she was the only one in the world who suited bright red the best."

Well, the one I dreamed about was really my aunt, no, then he wouldn't have had a crush on her but failed? My uncle looks like that, right?

"She...she is...what to you..." Damn it, who would chat while hiking?

But if I don’t ask this time, my uncle probably won’t tell me next time.

"I don't know. As soon as I arrived at Qingcheng Mountain, she pestered me and used threats and bribes to force me to accept her as her disciple. She was very kind to everyone and was very protective of them. In the beginning, I actually hated her and even thought that one day when I had mastered my kung fu, I would kill her. But later, I gradually discovered that she was not what I thought. She was actually very nice and had a very simple personality."

Not what you thought? Oh. I don't want to ask anymore. I'd better concentrate on climbing the mountain.

"I miss her so much all of a sudden." He looked up at the crescent moon in the sky: "Her birthday is coming soon, I should go back."

If my uncle had told me this in the past, I would have been surprised that a straight man like my uncle would still remember a girl’s birthday.

"You don't know, if she doesn't see me on her birthday, she will lose her temper again. Although she has a bad temper, she is easy to coax."

Can you still coax people?

It's off the mark.

"By the way, what should I give her on her birthday? Magical weapon? Martial arts secrets? Handsome man? A handsome man is definitely not an option, and I don't have any martial arts secrets. Magical weapon? Mingjian Villa..." He seemed to be thinking seriously about giving gifts.

When I looked up, the top of the mountain seemed not far away, the stars were shining brightly in the sky, Hanshui Temple was cold and unique, and the flickering candlelight in the temple added a touch of mystery to Hanshui Temple.

I looked at Hanshui Temple not far away and quickened my pace.

When I knocked on the door of Hanshui Temple, it soon creaked open from the inside and an old monk with a white beard came out: "Greetings, benefactor."

I immediately put my hands together and saluted, my breath still unsettled: "Master... Master, I'm here to look for... Master Yin."

The old monk with a white beard had kind eyes and said with a smile, "Master Liaoyin has been out traveling and hasn't returned for many days."

When I heard this, my hopeful heart was instantly poured with cold water. I felt cold from head to toe, and even breathing became more difficult. "You said that Master Liao Yin went traveling?"

The white-bearded old monk still smiled and said, "Well, don't worry, my dear. When my uncle was traveling, he already knew that you would definitely come, so he left behind these sixteen words."

I was feeling disheartened at this point. I had climbed the Hanshui Temple for such a long time, but I couldn't even get to see Master La Yin. It seemed like everything was in vain.

I bit my lip, but couldn't hold back the tears that were already flowing out.

My uncle said in an unhappy tone: "Since he knew we were coming, why did he go on a tour? If he went on a tour, why did he make us climb these thousand steps? You Hanshui Temple are too bullying."

The old monk chanted a Buddhist name: "Donor lady, my uncle asked me to tell you sixteen words: turn misfortune into fortune, and turn disaster into blessing. Leave it to fate and don't force it."