, I still hope you will have self-respect

Author: Naughty Gu Gu

, I still hope you will have self-respect

"Young Master and Miss, please do well. I haven't eaten for a few days. Please reward me with a few coins."

They kowtowed as they spoke, and Shen Qiqi turned sideways to avoid their kneeling.

"Come on, girl, I have a mother and a child waiting at home. They have been hungry for two days. If we don't bring food back, they will probably starve to death."

Among the three, Gu Tingshu and Mu Chengze didn't seem to be easy to mess with, so a few beggars set their sights on Shen Qiqi.

Thinking of her as a daughter's family, seeing that she is new to the world and has the softest heart, she must not be able to watch the elderly and children starve to death.

They wanted to move closer, but as soon as they moved, a long sword came across from the side, blocking the movement of several people.

The black scabbard was filled with evil aura, and one could tell that it had seen blood.

Several people did not dare to do it again and could only kneel on the spot and kowtow.

Shen Qiqi looked at them one by one and had no intention of taking out any money.

"You said you haven't eaten in a few days, but I see that your eyes are clear and you are in good spirits, and you don't look like you are always hungry."

"And since you have all your hands and feet, you don't want to find a job, but only want to get something for nothing. I don't want to help you, so you might as well go."

"Young lady, you don't know something. The world is difficult. It's not that we want to get something for nothing. We really can't find a living."

"If this were not the case, how could healthy people like us be willing to kneel down for a few bucks?"

Their words were sincere, but Shen Qiqi didn't feel anything touched her heart.

She looked back at the city wall that extended far away, pointed at the women kneading mud under the wall, and said softly: "Look at what they are doing."

"As far as I know, the work of transporting stones and bricks to build the city wall can earn twenty-five coppers a day. Even if you don't have the physical strength, the work of making clay, which can be done by both women and children, can also earn ten coppers a day. ."

"Nowadays, steamed buns cost a copper. You can buy ten of them for every day's work. Even though life is difficult, you won't starve to death."

"It's so pitiful to say it, but I just want to cover up your laziness. If you have any guts left, you will never kneel down when you see someone."

"I don't want to show any kindness to people who have lost their spine. The rest of my life will be long. I hope you can respect yourself and say goodbye."

Her voice was still soft and soft, still at a volume that would be blown away by the wind after a short distance, but when heard in the ears, it was deafening.

After walking a long way, the flowers were still kneeling on the spot, with their heads lowered, not knowing what they were thinking.

Mu Chengze didn't expect that she would say such words. He originally thought that she would reward her with a few coins like other women.

These words are not difficult to say, but he is the only one who is willing to say this to Hanako in his life.

"Cousin, you really impress my brother."

He is truly worthy of being born in the Shen family, and he can still maintain his pride even after being left to roam in the deep courtyard for so many years.

He is kind but not unkind, and he is brave but not blindly brave. No wonder Ashu didn't drive her back when he smuggled her out.

I originally thought it was to save myself some face, but now it seems that I regret that I thought too much.

"Um?"

His sudden words made Shen Qiqi unable to react. She was stunned for a few breaths and was about to talk when an arm suddenly came around her.

After a spin, when she came back to her senses, she was already sitting on the horse, looking down at the two of them.

"You are weak, so you should sit down."

"Cousin, aren't we on our way?"

Although the travel time is not specified in a few days, one of them is a prince and the other is a marquis. They have endless deals to approve every day, so they shouldn't be able to take their time.

"There is no rush for this moment."

He responded calmly and did not explain the reason, but Mu Chengze understood it clearly.

It was just that she had eaten too much and was afraid that the horse would hit her when it ran.

You can clearly explain it in just a few words, but you have to hide it. This person is not likable at all.

"Cousin, we probably won't be able to find a place to spend the night today."

Mu Chengze took out the map and looked at it, calculating how long it would take them to reach the next county at their current speed.

They took a small path and did not pass through any city. There were few villages in the places they passed.

It's been a long journey, and I don't know how long she can hold on.

"It's okay, I'll be where my cousin is."

If she couldn't find a place to spend the night, the most she could do was sleep in the wilderness. It wasn't like she hadn't tried it before, so she slept wherever she could.

"My cousin is here, there will be no danger."

What she said was really firm, and she trusted Ashu too much.

Mu Chengze fanned himself and shook his head helplessly. He was too lazy to leave, so he got on his horse.

"Ashu, just go on your own for a while. I won't accompany you as a brother."

They didn't know how long this horse would be able to accompany them. When they arrived at the next city, they would have to change to another horse.

Gu Tingshu glanced at him and said nothing. Seeing the sun getting bigger, he got on his horse.

Yesterday when he was riding the horse, Shen Qiqi was sitting behind him, but today he turned over and had her in his arms.

He crossed her sides and tightened the horse's reins, and the three or three new marks on the back of her dark hands were very dazzling.

Shen Qiqi glanced at Mu Chengze who was walking side by side and saw that he was not paying attention to this side, so she quietly stretched out her hand to cover it.

Gu Tingshu's hand holding the rope tightened, and then relaxed as if nothing had happened, indulging her behavior.

"Isn't there some scar removal plaster at the prince's place? Why doesn't my cousin use it?"

"trouble."

He is often injured, and it would take many hours every day to apply medicine.

It's just a few scars, it doesn't bother you if you leave them alone, so why bother with them.

His voice came from the top of his head. It was not loud, but Shen Qiqi's head felt a little dizzy.

Shen Qiqi licked her lips and whispered "Oh".

Although the path does not look like an official road, the dust still rises when horse hooves step on it.

There were still wind and dust blowing in her face behind her, all of which were blocked by him, but now that she was sitting in the front, there was really no way to avoid the wind and dust blowing in her face.

She leaned against Gu Tingshu's chest to steady herself, and then carefully took out the veil from her arms to cover her face.

The face was covered, but the eyes could not be opened very much. Even if the head was turned sideways, wind and sand still entered the eyes.

Sensing her discomfort, Gu Tingshu circled the reins a few times with one hand, put his other hand around her waist, and half-hugged her away.

"Sit tight."

Shen Qiqi hadn't even reacted yet. When the wind passing by her ears stopped, she opened her eyes and realized that she was already sitting behind him.

She put her arms around Jin's waist and secretly exhaled while leaning against him.

"Next time my cousin makes any move, please let me know in advance."

She didn't complain about his sudden attack, but just asked the prophet to see her next time.

The soft tone of voice drowned out the whistling wind and the clattering of horse hooves.
Chapter completed!