Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

Chapter 749 Phoenix Returns to Its Nest (35)

Xiong Bufan recognized almost nothing except the numbers on the banknotes.

Therefore, he knew nothing about what Wu Xinran had done and was still wandering in the mountains, hunting and searching for Zhou Ying.

When there is no danger and they are far from the town, the bodyguards around Xiong Bufan will come out to drive the carriage, hunt, and take care of Xiong Bufan's daily life.

Scattered snowflakes have already begun to fall from the sky; without realizing it, winter has arrived.

Xiong Bufan finally figured out why he had been so lazy these past few days: it was because of the cold weather.

Winter without food is hard to endure, and Xiong Bufan didn't want to starve in the mountains. "You guys hurry up today, I need to find a place to stay before dark."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

All royal guards are absolutely obedient to the royal family. Without Xiong Bufan's authorization, the guards would not obey Wu Xinran's orders.

After Xiong Bufan finished eating and drinking, he climbed back onto the carriage. The guards who knew how to drive drove the carriage, while those who didn't sat behind or walked alongside.

Seeing a light snowfall, Chou Niang quickly took back the medicinal herbs that Lin Yang had dried, as their efficacy would be diminished if they got wet.

Lin Yang also joined in to help, saying, "Ugly Mother, let me help you."

"it is good."

The two packed their things back, and the snow stopped, but the sky was still overcast and cold.

Ugly Mother didn't take the herbs out again; she simply put them in the storeroom and opened a window a little to let in some fresh air.

Lin Yang went back to his room and continued grinding the medicine, planning to take it down the mountain for medical consultations when the weather cleared up or when there was a market.

Is anyone home? Is anyone home?

Ugly Girl tried to open the door, but Lin Yang stopped her and asked directly, "Who is it?"

"Our lady wishes to stay the night; please do us the favor," said a woman.

The head of the secret guards didn't know why their emperor chose such a godforsaken place to stay, but as secret guards, they had to obey the emperor's orders one hundred percent.

Yang Lin pushed open the door and found a dented carriage parked outside. It seemed that something had been embedded in it before, but it had been removed. The person knocking on the door was a person whose face was covered and whose gender could not be discerned.

"Young master, we would like to stay here for the night. Please do us the favor."

Lin Yang walked to the door, opened the fence gate, and welcomed the people in. "Everyone, it's fine to rest here, but it seems there aren't enough places to stay."

A voice came from inside the carriage, "That's not important." After entering the courtyard, the lady in the carriage stepped out, still being helped by someone.

Yang Lin felt that this woman was hardly beautiful. She had dark skin, a strong body, and small but lewd eyes. She was wearing brightly colored silk clothes, and anyone who didn't know her would think that she was a black bear from the mountains who had come to life and was wearing human clothes.

Xiong Bufan was immediately displeased when he saw the man staring at him. "Are you after my good looks? How dare you!"

Upon hearing this, the guards all reached for their waists, preparing to draw their weapons to deal with Yang Lin.

No one can harm Her Majesty.

Hearing the commotion outside, Ugly Mother grabbed a fire poker from the stove and rushed out.

"Who are you, and what are you doing in my house?"

Xiong Bufan looked at the person in front of him and said indifferently, "Zhou Ying, I've been looking for you for ages."

Ugly Mother was stunned for a moment when she heard this title, but she still stood in front of Lin Yang.

Based on Xiong Bufan's years of experience watching TV, she guessed that Zhou Ying had amnesia and ordered, "Stop, don't hit me, I'm here to ask for lodging."

The guard retreated behind Xiong Bufan. "Yes, Madam."

Lin Yang patted Ugly Mother's arm and said, "Ugly Mother, it's okay, don't be nervous."

Ugly Mother put down the large stick she was holding, walked to the side, and said coldly, "Please—"

Xiong Bufan looked at Zhou Ying. She couldn't accept that the outstanding successor she had nurtured was called "Ugly Mother." Zhou Ying was someone who didn't use nicknames. She had wasted so much time on the battlefield.

Ugly Girl noticed that Xiong Bufan had been staring at her, so she glared back without hesitation.

Xiong Bufan felt completely overwhelmed. After entering the house, he asked, "Whose daughter are you? Do you have anyone in your family?"

Ugly Mother was also cautious. "There was only one older brother in the family, and we fled to the mountains when there was fighting down below."

Xiong Bufan scratched his head. He had never seen anyone lie so well. Did he look like a liar?

She now understands why it's so hard to find her way back after losing her memory—because they were all talking nonsense and full of misunderstandings.

After exchanging these words with Xiong Bufan, Chou Niang sat down to the side and remained silent. She instinctively felt awe and affection for the person in front of her.

Xiong Bufan was pondering whether to cure her directly or let her regain her memories on her own.

Ugly Mother secretly observed Xiong Bufan with her eyes, "Madam, have we met before?"

"How would I know? Didn't you say you and your brother depended on each other for survival? This is my first time up the mountain."

Silence, endless silence, the ugly woman shut her mouth.

Seeing the atmosphere between the two, Lin Yang didn't know what to say, so he simply asked, "Madam, where did you come from, and why are you lost in these mountains?"

Xiong Bufan looked at Ugly Mother and began to say, "I was born and raised in these mountains, and I have always lived with my servants."

Silence, an unusual silence. The guards were still not used to their emperor's nonsense.

Ugly Mother instinctively felt that this lady was imitating her and spouting nonsense, but she had no evidence.

Lin Yang: "Madam, how long do you plan to stay here?"

"I'll get someone to build you a house tomorrow, I'm going to spend the winter here."

Returning to the palace at this time of year would be too arduous, so it's better to spend the winter here and go back when the weather warms up.

Lin Yang is now regretting opening the door; this person is completely trying to take over his house, his home.

If they were to spend the winter here, their families wouldn't have enough food to feed and drink them.

"Madam, please reconsider."

Xiong Bufan: "Go get some dry rations and cook, I'm starving."

The guards received the order and left the doorway, and Lin Yang quickly followed after them.

Kongkong: "Bufan, didn't you come here to find someone?"

"He came looking for someone, but this person is so stupid, he didn't even talk back when he was being insulted."

Xiong Bufan seems to be really unsuitable for chatting today; whoever he talks to remains silent.

"I have a way to remove the scars on your face, do you believe me?"

Ugly Mother: "I believe you."

"Just trust me." After saying that, Xiong Bufan took out a beautiful bead from his pocket, then put a little powder on Ugly Mother's lips.

Ugly Mother licked her lips and swallowed the powder.

Xiong Bufan took the bead back. He would ask Zhou Ying for money again once she regained her memory, and the mermaid tear he had scraped off would be the evidence.

This is a basic move by Xiong Bufan.