Chapter 155 (1/2)

Chapter 155: Sharing a Room

Jun Huang looked up at Nan Xun and said seriously, ”How about I go back to riding a horse? The coach moves too slowly. It'll take us ages to get to Yunzhou.”

Nan Xun pulled a long face and said without hesitation, ”No.”

”I'm slowing you down.”

”You're going to slow us down further if you get into an accident again.” Nan Xun would not be coerced or persuaded. He refused to let Jun Huang get hurt again. He took a deep breath and turned to his second in command. ”Watch my horse for me. I'll stay in the coach with him.”

The second in command wasn't going to argue. He nodded and watched Nan Xun help Jun Huang back into the coach.

It wasn't long before Jun Huang's stomach acted up again, but there was nothing for her to throw up. She retched. Her condition made her feel even more dizzy.

Nan Xun frowned. He knew Jun Huang must not ride in this state. He took Jun Huang's hand and rubbed at the part between her thumb and index finger, hoping to make her feel better.

Jun Huang leaned against the coach with her eyes closed. After a while, she said, ”I'm not as weak as you think I am. It's better to let me ride a horse than to put me under this torture.”

”Staying in the coach may make you dizzy, but it's not going to harm you,” Nan Xun said in a monotone. ”If you ride a horse and it gets scared again, I can't ensure your safety.”

This stubborn man! Jun Huang opened her eyes to look at Nan Xun. ”I don't need you to protect me. It'll take ages for us to reach Yunzhou like this. When am I going to see my brother? I'm not – ”

Stubborn woman! Nan Xun was getting frustrated. ”Why can't you put yourself first for once? If you really want to find your brother, you shouldn't overtax your body! Don't you know how bad your health is getting? I didn't want to meddle, but you really are too obstinate for your own good!”

Jun Huang nodded after a moment of silence. Nan Xun let out a quiet sigh. ”We're going straight to Yun Town.”

Jun Huang widened her eyes and looked at Nan Xun without blinking.

The riot was in Yunzhou, which was not far from Yun Town. They had taken fifteen days to travel the distance that should take only ten days, which made Jun Huang feel guilty. She had been dragging the troop down. Nan Xun, though, didn't blame her at all.

They were near the intersection of the paths to Yunzhou and the path to Yun Town. Jun Huang originally planned to go to Yun Town on her own, while Nan Xun and his soldiers made their way to Yunzhou. She would rejoin them after finding Jun Hao and Yin Yun.

Nan Xun insisted on going to Yun Town with Jun Huang though. He was worried that she would run into danger.

Because of his concern for Jun Huang's health, Nan Xun had slowed down the troop further. It took them half a day to travel ten miles.

Nan Xun knew he must not cause further delay to the troop. The riot of Yunzhou had to be taken care of. If they did not reach Yunzhou in time, things might go awry.

Jun Huang thought Nan Xun was going to urge the troop to hurry, but instead, Nan Xun went straight to his second in command.

The second in command was surprised. Nan Xun had been… canoodling with Jun Huang the past couple of days. He was pleasantly surprised that Nan Xun asked for him.

”In this state, we will not reach Yunzhou in time, and the emperor will be unhappy,” Nan Xun said without ceremony. ”However, I have to go to Yun Town with gentleman Feng and won't be able to reach Yunzhou until a few days later. Take the men to Yunzhou with you. Do everything you can to suppress the unrest. Understand?”

The second in command widened his eyes. It took some time for him to find his voice. ”What is the general going to Yun Town for?”

Nan Xun looked toward Jun Huang reflexively. She was standing next to the coach. The silk robe she wore was of premium quality, which accentuated her beauty. He felt his heart swell.

”There is some business I have to take care of,” Nan Xun said. He had reverted back to his usual stoic self. ”You don't have to know the reason. Just go to Yunzhou as soon as you can.”

The second in command nodded. He would not say no to Nan Xun's order. After a pause, he said, ”This officer will lead the army to Yunzhou shortly. Please be careful, general. I'll leave some reliable guards with you.”