There were two small bowls inside the food box. Li Yuexi placed them on the table, opened the lid of the food box, and took out two bowls of steamed cheese.

This crispy cheese was learned by Granny Lu from Xu Di back in Hexi. After steaming, a few raisins are sprinkled on top. Because it's for children, rice wine isn't used; instead, eggs are. You gently scoop out a piece with a spoon, and the crispy cheese has a milky and eggy aroma. The two children can eat a small bowl at a time.

Granny Lu and Li Yuexi placed the two children on chairs specially made for them. These chairs were made of catalpa wood and had a small table in front of them. The children could put their small bowls on the table and eat by themselves with their small spoons. The two children had been eating by themselves with their small wooden spoons since they were seven or eight months old.

Seeing the two children eating with relish, Granny Lu said to Li Yuexi, "Madam, the Third Madam's preparations are almost complete, and she should be setting off in the next day or two. I'm really worried about our Ninth Aunt, and I'm thinking of going to Miaozhou with the Third Madam."

The news of what happened in Miaozhou has already spread throughout the capital. Everyone knows that Miaozhou was hit by a major flood, and the city was besieged by the flood for many days. The prefect of Miaozhou, Chu Huaigui, embezzled disaster relief funds and committed suicide on his way back to the capital. Because of Chu Huaigui's suicide, it is now difficult to trace the whereabouts of the embezzled disaster relief funds. In the past few days, the Dali Temple in the capital has been investigating the Chu family. It is said that the entire Chu family has been imprisoned in the imperial prison.

Xu Rao had received Xu Di's secret letter. Some of it he could tell Chen Zhaoci, while others Xu Di instructed him not to tell his family. The Xu family was now walking a tightrope, and they didn't know when they would fall off. It was best not to let his family know some of the more private matters, as knowing would only cause them more trouble.

After hearing about the accident in Miaozhou, Chen Zhaoci had been wanting to go and see for herself. Xu Rao advised her to wait, but Chen Zhaoci couldn't wait any longer. As a backbone member of the hospital and an expert in the field, especially in trauma, Chen Zhaoci had participated in many disaster relief efforts, whether it was an earthquake or a flood. Especially after a flood, not only are experts in surgery and internal medicine needed, but also experts in epidemic prevention. If epidemic prevention is not in place, Miaozhou might really become a living hell.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhaoci couldn't sit still any longer. Looking at the bright sunshine outside, Chen Zhaoci felt even more anxious. Although he had already taught Baizhu some epidemic prevention measures, Chen Zhaoci couldn't put his mind at ease unless he went to see for himself. In the past few days, Chen Zhaoci's temper had become more and more irritable, and even the two little ones were a little afraid to see their grandmother.

Seeing that Xu Rao was starting to avoid him, Chen Zhaoci went to the study of the Marquis of Yongning to seek help from his father-in-law.

Lord Yongning naturally knew how much the third son and his wife valued their children, and knew that the children were in a difficult situation. How could he feel at ease without going to see for himself?

At this time, Miaozhou is the most eye-catching place, not only because Chu Huaigui, the governor of Miaozhou, committed suicide on the way back to the capital, but more importantly, because Chu Huaigui once said that he left behind an account book. However, this account book, which has only been heard about, has never appeared. Now, all parties are looking for this account book. Therefore, Miaozhou, where Chu Huaigui once lived, is the place with the most variables.

Miaozhou is no place anyone can go now. I heard that a prince is involved in Chu Huaigui's affair. Everyone knows who this prince is, but no one dares to mention it to the Emperor. Even those in the Censorate who talk big all day are silent and dare not speak of Miaozhou in the court. Miaozhou is like a powder keg right now. Whoever tries to light the fuse might blow themselves up first.

When Marquis Yongning went to see Emperor Liang Cheng, he casually mentioned Chen Zhaoci's troublemaking at home. Emperor Liang Cheng naturally understood what Marquis Yongning meant. Marquis Yongning was secretly seeking Emperor Liang Cheng's opinion. With Emperor Liang Cheng's approval, even if someone with ulterior motives used Chen Zhaoci's trip to Miaozhou to make a fuss, with Emperor Liang Cheng's endorsement, it would not cause any trouble in the future.

Emperor Liang Cheng asked Marquis Yongning if Mr. Wu was still in Miaozhou. Marquis Yongning said yes, and Emperor Liang Cheng didn't say anything more. Then he told Marquis Yongning two other things. Marquis Yongning had known Emperor Liang Cheng for decades and they had always had a good relationship, so he naturally understood that Emperor Liang Cheng had agreed to Chen Zhaoci going to Miaozhou.

However, many people believe that Chen Zhaoci's trip to Miaozhou was not her personal decision. As the third wife of the Yongning Marquis's mansion, she often represented the wishes of the Yongning Marquis's mansion. Therefore, the Yongning Marquis had to discuss with Xu Rao carefully how to go and who to take with him.

After discussing it with Xu Rao all night, the Marquis of Yongning finally came up with a plan.

When Chen Zhaoci went to Miaozhou, the manor sent twenty guards to him. These guards were all trained by the Marquis of Yongning himself, and each of them was highly skilled in martial arts. After arriving in Miaozhou, they did not have to do anything else but take care of the safety of Chen Zhaoci and Xu Zhi.

The Marquis of Yongning sent his steward to purchase large quantities of medicinal herbs from various pharmacies in the capital. He also spread the word that his third wife was missing her ninth aunt, who was far away in Miaozhou, and insisted on going to see her. He heard that after the floods there, an epidemic was rampant. The third wife of the Marquis of Yongning was a famous doctor in the capital, so she would naturally not forget her old profession. The Marquis of Yongning arranged for people to purchase medicines for epidemic prevention and go to Miaozhou with the third wife, which could be considered as making a contribution to the people of Miaozhou.

Chen Zhaoci finally got his wish. In the past few days, he and Bai Wei and Bai Mi have been busy packing their luggage and preparing medicinal herbs. Some of the herbs require special preservation methods. In order to make the trip possible, Chen Zhaoci has been involved in everything and is exhausted.

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