Chapter 225 Unexpected, sudden visit

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Song Ci was very busy after getting the medicine. She found Huai Zhen and said, "You said you could help me make medicine, but is it true?"

Unexpectedly, she really found the medicine. Huai Zhen was briefly surprised, then nodded, "Of course, I can, but..."

"Just something."

"It's just that my medicine refining is not 100% successful, so you have to be mentally prepared."

Song Ci took a look at the medicine he had found with great difficulty, as well as the few plants that Pei Ji had found, and gritted his teeth.

"I see."

"Okay." Huaizhen took the medicine from her hand: "I need two days."

Song Ci was very anxious. It was obvious that Pei Ji was almost out of control of the poison. Calculating the time, it would take time to prepare the medicine and deliver it. It was unknown whether Pei Ji could hold on.

She felt as if someone was pulling her heart.

"Two days is the shortest time. If it's faster, the success rate may be uncertain." Huai Zhen reminded.

"I understand. I'll wait for you for two days... Please, someone I know needs this medicine. He's in a very critical condition. Without it, he might not survive."

"This person is very important to you..." There was a sense of loss in Huai Zhen's tone that he himself didn't even notice.

Song Ci nodded heavily, "very important." Without Pei Ji, she wouldn't be where she is now. Without Pei Ji, she would be constrained in many things. So, emotionally and logically, Pei Ji is indeed very important.

Huai Zhen: "I understand." He turned and walked into the house.

The old ghost behind him patted Song Ci's thin shoulder and said in a comforting tone, "Don't worry, Ci girl, if he can't refine it in the world today, then no one can. You have tried your best. Next, do your best and leave the rest to fate."

Song Ci knew she had done everything she could, but she still felt uneasy. She looked towards the border.

I shook hands with him and said, Pei Ji, you have to wait for me.

At this moment, the border.

Ah Lin eagerly lifted the curtain and said, "Master, they raided us last night and burned a lot of our food supplies. I'm afraid... if we can't end the battle soon, we'll be in danger of running out of food."

It was clearly summer, but the tent was filled with the pungent smell of medicine. Pei Ji was wearing a thick cloak, his face was pale, and he covered his mouth with his fingers while coughing. When he put them down, there was a hint of red on his palm.

He wiped it off with his handkerchief as if nothing had happened. "Send a few people to ask the wealthy merchants in the city if they have any surplus food. We can all pool our resources. If anyone is willing to help, I will personally speak well of him to the Emperor. He will definitely be considered for the Imperial Merchants election in the future."

Bringing up the title of imperial merchant, Alin didn't believe that these people wouldn't be tempted. Anyone who could become the emperor would not only have reduced taxes, but also have the royal family as a backer, which made it easier to do things, and few people dared to mess with them.

What was even more rare was that one of the family members could take the imperial examination. Compared to other merchants, for a family that had been engaged in business for generations, a quota was a hope.

"Yes. I think with your guarantee, these people will definitely be willing to donate generously."

There is no free lunch in the world at any time. Businessmen are profit-driven, and with these temptations, things will be much easier.

A Lin hurried out without noticing Pei Ji's shaky figure behind him.

The double vision in front of his eyes became more and more severe. Pei Ji could no longer count how many times he had almost lost his sight. He got up from the bed several times, and then his vision went black and he passed out.

This situation was becoming more and more frequent, and he didn't know how much longer he could hold on.

Song Ci's face suddenly flashed through his mind. When she was angry, her brows were furrowed. When she was happy, her eyes curved like a crescent moon. When she was frightened, she was obviously scared to death, but she had to act strong...

What a stubborn person.

His hand unconsciously grasped the purse at his waist, which was embroidered crookedly, and he laughed.

If I had known that I would regret it so much now, I would have told that person my feelings before leaving.

But he was a dying man, and he told the other person his feelings. If Song Ci didn't have this intention, it would be fine. But if the other person also liked him, and received the news of his death when he was about to die, wouldn't that be too cruel?

His mind was full of thoughts, and he closed his eyes for a while, suppressing these complicated thoughts.

Never mind, they were not destined to be together after all.

Since I cannot be with her in this life, I just hope she can find another good man who will treat her well for the rest of her life.

Thinking back to that day, he begged the emperor in the palace, "If I can't come back, I hope the emperor will consider that I have served Your Majesty for these years. If Song Ci is in danger one day, I hope the emperor can help her."

The emperor was silent for a long time, "I understand, you go."

"I'm afraid my chances of returning are slim. I hope Your Majesty takes good care of himself. May our Great Zhou Dynasty prosper for thousands of years."

The emperor agreed, and he felt relieved. He had done everything he could.

The rest depends on Song Ci itself.

Two days later.

Huai Zhen came out of the room with dark circles under his eyes and handed over a box, "Fortunately I have fulfilled my mission." Now, she won't be sad anymore.

Song Ci's eyes were filled with joy, "Thank you, Uncle Huaizhen."

She turned around with her white skirt fluttering as she walked towards the door impatiently.

Huaizhen looked at him for a long time, then turned to look at the old ghost sitting on the stone bench, "Why don't you leave?"

"Why would I leave? Come on, sit down and have a couple of drinks with me. It's been a while since we brothers have had a drink together."

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Back at the third room, Song Ci told her parents and brother that she would be away for a while. She also reminded them to be careful with the Song family to avoid any trouble.

"Sister, the border is so dangerous, you can't go." Song Lan's face was full of rejection.

Song Laosan didn't say anything, and Qiao Xianglan had the same idea.

"Xiaoci, you can't go. Mother is worried about you, a girl, going to such a dangerous place."

Knowing that they were worried, she could only patiently explain the reason.

"Mr. Pei has helped me so much. He is in danger now. If I watch him die without helping him, I will not be at peace."

If the occasion wasn't inappropriate, Song Lan would have wanted to ask directly, is it just to repay a favor?

Song Lao San thought for a while, "I will ask Brother Zhang to find some reliable people to escort you there. I know you have grown up and have your own thoughts. I can't persuade you, I just hope you stay safe. Your parents are waiting for you at home."

Song Ci: "And me!"

Seeing the three of them looking at her worriedly, Song Ci's eyes got hot, "I know! Don't worry."

Zhang Baiwan was also very efficient. After hearing Song Laosan's request, he quickly contacted a team of people.

Everything was ready. Song Ci was packing her luggage at home when an unexpected person appeared at the door.

"I heard you were leaving."