Chapter 36 Cousin

In this day and age, it seems normal for relatives to not see each other for months.

But during the months when they were unable to meet, they had to endure three months of bumpy exile and return to their hometown almost penniless.

The last time we met, he was still a royal relative and a wealthy merchant.

Now when they meet, on one side is an exiled criminal, and on the other side is a small trader carrying a few carts of goods.

The contrast is truly tragic.

Holding hands with tears in our eyes.

Comfort each other and ask each other how everything is going recently.

"Everything is fine, everything is fine." Song Xirong looked at her nephew, tears welling up in her eyes. "Everything will be fine after we settle down here. How are Mom and Dad, your parents, and your second uncle's family?"

Song Ting looked at the farmyard with tears in his eyes.

This place seems to be even smaller than the toilet in the former prince's mansion.

But he also knew that for this family exiled to the border town, having a place to shelter from the wind and rain was already very good.

"My grandparents are fine. They experienced a lot of hardships in their youth, so they weren't overwhelmed. After returning to their hometown, they had some old friends to look after them, so they recovered after a while."

He looked at his aunt and sighed.

"Grandpa and grandma are just too worried about you. They've lost their appetite and lost some weight, but everything else is fine."

Song Xirong wanted to cry again. She was almost forty years old, and she still made her parents so worried.

Her parents suffered, and she couldn't be by their side to serve them.

Jun Yu's lineage has been an idle clan since the founding of the country. Counting back several generations, few of them have gained any real power. It is good enough for them to have an official position in an unimportant department in the court.

In other words, it is easier to travel around with the title of a royal relative.

By his generation, he was just an ordinary clan member, but because he adopted a son, the emperor gave him the title of a prince to show his benevolence.

Even though they are royal relatives, when they really reach the age of marriage, those powerful aristocratic families and meritorious marquises are not willing to marry their daughters to the families of idle relatives like them.

Because the marriage relationships between the powerful and wealthy often cover many interests, marrying a daughter to an idle royal family member will not provide much help to her parents' family.

It doesn’t matter for a concubine’s daughter. Marrying a member of the royal family is considered a high-ranking marriage.

But the royal family also has their own pride and looks down on concubines' daughters.

When Jun Yu was old enough to get married, his parents considered it over and over again. However, they didn't expect that Jun Yu would go out and study for a few months, and when he came back he said that he had a lover. Upon asking around, they found out that she was the eldest daughter of an imperial merchant.

Her status was a bit low, but this girl was a good one and my son liked her, so naturally they decided to marry her.

However, after the two got engaged, Jun Yu's father passed away soon after. He observed mourning for three years, and when they got married, she was already eighteen years old. Jun Qiulan was born the following year.

However, Song Xirong's eldest brother got married first and gave birth to Song Ting, who was two years older than Jun Qiulan.

Song Ting got married a few years ago. He married the daughter of a fifth-rank official in Beijing. They also had children and lived a happy life.

However, being implicated this time has made this in-law relationship awkward.

My parents only mentioned it briefly in the last letter they sent, but Jun Yu and Song Xirong are both smart people, so how could they not understand the current situation?

"Aunt, Uncle, don't think about it. The Song family's wealth has grown rapidly over the past decade or so because of cousin Qiulan's status. It doesn't make sense for us to share the good times but not the bad times. In life, there will always be friction. As a family, we work together, and things will gradually get better."

This is not difficult for the Song family. Although their property is gone, their business acumen will not disappear with it. It will not be difficult for them to live a comfortable life in the future.

The most difficult thing is for Jun Qiulan and his family. They may never be able to leave this miserable border town in their lifetime.

Even if you have money, life won't be much better.

This is the overall environment of the border town.

However, Song Ting saw that his aunt and uncle both had rosy complexions. Apart from living in a poorer place and wearing worse clothes, there didn't seem to be any other faults to find.

Looking at Jun Qiulan again, this cousin is also in very good condition.

Jun Qiulan cupped his hands and said, "Cousin, I didn't have time to tell you before. I'm sorry for causing trouble for you."

Song Ting quickly lifted up his cousin's arm and said, "We are a family, let's not talk about this. There is nothing that will be implicated. If we talk too much, it will hurt the relationship between family members."

Jun Qiulan raised the corner of his mouth, "Thank you for your understanding, cousin."

"Let's not talk about that. By the way, how have you been living during this period..."

When he said this, he scratched the back of his head, not knowing what words to use.

How to make a living.

Judging from the family's complexion, they didn't seem too bad. He had seen the appearance of the villagers in his hometown, and most of them were pale and thin, and that was in the wealthy Jiangnan region.

He also looked at this border town. Not to mention the village, there were few people in the town who looked energetic.

The three of us in the family looked at each other.

They had discussed Jun Qiulan's secret before.

I originally didn't plan to tell Song Ting. It had nothing to do with the issue of trust, and I really didn't want to cause any trouble.

But Jun Qiulan thought again later that his cousin Song Ting came here originally to do business. He could make some money by bringing back sheepskins from this border city, but he only made this little money from this trip. If it weren't for taking care of them, he probably wouldn't bother with this effort.

Later we discussed it again and decided to reveal some of the information, but not all of it.

Seeing the expressions of the three members of the family, Song Ting thought that they were not in a position to speak. Then he remembered that he had not seen his cousin Wan'er for a long time, and his heart tightened, so he quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, aunt and uncle, is cousin Wan'er out?"

When talking about her daughter, Song Xirong's face still looked unhappy. It was not that she disagreed with her daughter's idea, but that she was worried.

She sighed.

"Your uncle and Lan'er have found a way to send Wan'er to the general's mansion."

Song Ting slapped his thigh, "Uncle, Qiulan, you, how could you do this? Sister Wan'er is in her prime. Even if you find her an ordinary farmer, it would be better to go to the general's mansion and give her to someone, someone..."

He really couldn't say the word "concubine".

Thinking about the look on this family's face, could it be that it was because Wan'er entered the general's mansion that they no longer had to worry about food and clothing?

How can this be?

However, if you really reach the end of your rope, it seems that there is no other choice.

At least he heard that General Huo and Mrs. Huo were both good people, but General Huo was already in his early thirties, which was a pity for Sister Wan'er's prime years.

The whole family understood what he meant.

Jun Yu quickly explained: "I was sent to Madam Huo to be a tea maid, it's not what you think."

How could they let Lan'er become someone's concubine?

Song Xirong also quickly analyzed the situation in the border town, and emphasized that Wan'er's appearance was too eye-catching in the border town.

"Really?" Song Ting was skeptical.

Jun Qiulan sighed. Even if their family starved to death, there was no way they would let Wan'er become a concubine.

"Cousin, Wan'er should be back in the next two days. You'll know when you see her then."

Song Ting finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Jun Qiulan added, "I wonder if my cousin has settled down?"

My cousin came to me alone. Since he was here for business, he must have a caravan.

Song Ting said: "They are all waiting in the city. Song Yan came with me."

Song Yan, Song Ting's younger brother, is sixteen years old today. He was previously engaged in the capital, but after something happened at home, the girl immediately called off the marriage.

It's human nature and understandable.

Song Ting said, "This time I came here, in addition to doing business, there is another matter. My parents asked me to discuss it with my aunt and uncle."

Song Xirong: "Just tell me, nephew."

Jun Yu's mind raced, "Is it about Wan'er's marriage?"

Jun Qiulan and Song Xirong were both surprised, and both mother and son stared at Song Ting.

Song Tingzhen nodded seriously. "Grandfather and grandmother both know that you are in the border town and will definitely worry about Wan'er's marriage. I'm afraid we can't be at ease with whoever she marries. So grandmother suggested that Wan'er marry back home. Song Yan and Wan'er are about the same age. Anyway, I will be doing business in the future, so I need someone to take care of me here. Song Yan will stay here in the future. Uncle and aunt can think about this matter carefully."

If Jun Qiulan had not gotten this opportunity a few months ago, they would really consider Song Ting’s proposal.

Song Yan is not as smart as Song Ting, but he looks gentle, likes reading, and has a gentle personality, so he is a good match.

Song Ting said, "We know that this matter has wronged Sister Wan'er. Song Yan has been unable to hold back a word for a long time, but we asked him about this matter, and he is willing, so he followed me here. I wonder what my aunt and uncle think of it?"

"I disagree."

"I disagree."

One voice was Jun Qiulan's, and the other was Jun Shuwan's voice who had just returned from the city.

Jun Shuwan mustered up the courage to come back only after receiving a reply letter from her parents.

It just so happened that Mrs. Huo said she would give them a few days off and sent a carriage to bring her and Miao'er back.

Unexpectedly, I heard this as soon as I got home and before I even entered the house.

She was also very happy when her cousin and his family came.

In the past, her cousins ​​always liked to give her some folk trinkets, and the cousins ​​had a close relationship with each other.

But she had only recently rediscovered the meaning of life. How could she be willing to get married and then be stuck in the backyard taking care of her husband and children?

Besides, in her eyes, cousin Song Yan was just a brother with a good temper, and she could never have any romantic feelings towards him.

It is said that it can be cultivated after marriage, but if you didn’t have this idea before marriage, how can you cultivate it after marriage?

Song Ting said slowly, "Sister Wan'er is back. Can you reconsider this matter? Song Yan is your cousin and has a good temper. He will definitely not bully you. He will stay in the border town to take care of the business and can also help look after your uncle and aunt."

Jun Shuwan was actually a little nervous, and she looked at her parents almost pleadingly.

According to cousin Song Ting, cousin Song Yan is indeed a good choice for her now.

Jun Yu and Song Xirong were indeed a little hesitant.

Jun Shuwan could only look at her brother for help. She had just heard her brother say that he disagreed.

Jun Qiulan stood up and said, "I know that grandparents are thinking about Wan'er, and I understand my uncle and aunt's painstaking efforts. I am also grateful to my cousins ​​for traveling a long way to see us, but this marriage cannot be completed."

"This?" Song Ting didn't understand. If Song Yan wasn't allowed, was there anyone more suitable than Song Yan in this city?

Jun Qiulan continued, "Cousins ​​can't marry. They should be the same. My cousin should know that if cousins ​​marry, the children born are likely to be freaks. So what's the difference between cousins? They all share half the same blood."

This was all the knowledge he learned in another world. Close relatives cannot marry each other, as it is very easy to give birth to deformed children.

But here people believe in marrying a relative, and no one has ever calculated the probability of giving birth to a deformed baby, but in the end it is all blamed on the woman.

This this this?

Song Ting was a little dazed.

Cousins ​​don't marry each other. Isn't it because they can't marry people with the same surname?

"Cousin, have you ever wondered why our ancestors passed down the rule that people with the same surname cannot marry?"

This is all based on facts.

There is no difference between cousins ​​and cousins.

Song Ting sighed, "In that case, let's not talk about this matter anymore."

He changed the subject and asked, "Is there any vacant house in this village? Our fleet needs to rent it for a while."

It’s expensive in the city and cheap in the village.

This time I went out to do business, I didn't have much capital, and I didn't collect many goods. In addition, it was a long journey, so naturally I had to be frugal.

"Yes, yes." Jun Yu knew there were vacant houses in the village. "I'll talk to the village head. You go to the city to bring back Song Yan and his fellow merchants. Lan'er will go with your cousin."

"Okay." Jun Qiulan naturally had no reason to refuse, and she also had to explain it clearly to Song Yan.

He looked at his little sister's worried eyes again and patted her head. "Okay, don't worry, I'm here."

He was referring to the fact that Wan'er had gone to the sick camp on her own.

But Song Ting didn't know.

After walking a long way out of the door, he finally said, "Cousin Qiulan, even if this marriage doesn't work out, it won't embarrass Sister Wan'er. Why..."

Jun Qiulan couldn't help laughing and gave a brief explanation.

"Wow, I didn't realize this little girl was so brave. She even dared to go to the plague."

When the Song court heard that a plague had broken out in the border town, they backed off.

Fortunately, we heard that the city was sealed off, and all the villages were sealed off. The epidemic was not particularly serious, and General Huo's Mansion came out to control it. They were all a group of strong men, so they camped outside the city and waited.

He was thinking that he would have to wait for several months. When winter came, it would be inconvenient to stay outside the city. He would have to go back then. The worst that could happen was that he would sell the goods along the way and bring back some local specialties to sell.

There will be no loss.

But if I don’t see my uncle and his family, it will be difficult to report back, and my grandparents might be even more worried.

Unexpectedly, the plague was resolved so quickly, which is really a miracle.

I want to go off track.

"Wan'er is still too brave. As her brother, you should still try to persuade her, lest something unexpected happens and the whole family regret it too late."

It's kind-hearted.

Jun Qiulan said, "Wan'er is indeed a bit radical, but as her brother, I will definitely support her in everything she wants to do."

Song Ting was choked.

I think because they have been exiled all the way and lived in the border town for such a long time, everyone's mood is different.

But as long as this family relationship remains unchanged, it will be fine.

In the city.

Song Yan was also very happy to see Jun Qiulan and quickly bowed, "Cousin."

Jun Qiulan returned the greeting, "Cousin Yan, we are all family. Don't be so formal and polite in the future. Come home with me. My parents are always thinking about you."

There were also more than twenty young men accompanying them.

Song Ting also made introductions. Some of them were relatives, but their relationship was relatively distant, and some were from the same village.

In the past, the Song family was rich. They donated money to their hometown to build roads, support the widows and orphans, and fund the construction of schools. Most people remembered their good deeds.

This time when I was sent back to my hometown, almost all the villagers came to help, and it only took a few days to repair the old house.

Few people made sarcastic remarks.

My grandparents were able to slowly adjust their mood thanks to the care and concern of their neighbors.

This time they were going out to do business. When several relatives found out, they came over spontaneously, wanting to go out with them to gain some experience. The villagers also had the same idea.

Although doing business is dangerous, risks often bring opportunities. How much money can you save if you always work in the fields?

For the poor, poverty is more terrifying than death.

Jun Qiulan also greeted them one by one.

Everyone knows Jun Qiulan's identity. Although Song Ting had warned them before not to be too curious, it was still inevitable.

Jun Qiulan didn't care. "Brothers, hurry up and follow me back to the village to rest. It's not too late to sell these goods slowly. There is a shortage of supplies in the border town, so I'm sure they can fetch a good price."

Seeing him so easygoing, the group felt much more at ease.

In the village.

Song Xirong has already gone to ask several sisters-in-law next door for help.

I rented two courtyards, both in the village. They were a little small, but they were still livable if we squeezed in. I quickly swept the floor and boiled some water.

Jun Yu thought about his daughter's growth, so he didn't keep her at home. Instead, he took her to the village to interact with the villagers.

Open and honest.

We need to buy some supplies. With so many people here, we need to buy some things to settle them down in the short term.

We have to have a good dinner in the evening and catch up on the past.

Jun Shuwan was also very graceful. She called uncle and aunt sweetly and told everyone eloquently what they wanted to buy. If the price was unreasonable, she would smile and bargain with them.

After the father and daughter left, the villagers gathered together again.

"You know what, these girls from the capital are different. They are incomparable to the girls in our village."

"I don't know what kind of family I will be blessed with in the future."

"What? You have an idea? Your dog is old enough, why don't you give it a try? After all, we are farmers with a clean record."

"Fuck you."

"By the way, who are these people coming here this time?"

"I heard that it was someone from Madam Jun's family. They were worried and came here to do business, also to look after this family. I heard it from Aunt Wang, the fan maker."

"Oh, I see they are all young people. I'm afraid her family has sent a husband to this young lady, right?"

"That's right. Although merchants have low status, they are rich. There is no way they would choose us peasants."

…

Jun Shuwan didn't hear the crickets chirping from the village aunties and ladies, and even if she did, she wouldn't care.

Perhaps it was due to the training she received during her time at the General's Mansion and the Infirmary that Jun Shuwan became more decisive in her work.

Jun Yu and Song Xirong looked at it, feeling both relieved and distressed.

Now that Song Ting and the others are here, they will probably be busy for a few days. Fortunately, my daughter can stay at home for a few more days. After Song Ting finishes his work, I can have a good chat with Wan'er.

Let's see what her plans are for the future.

On the way home, Song Ting and Jun Qiulan had already told Song Yan that the marriage could not take place, and Song Yan accepted it very well.

They were cousins, and he had never had this idea before. But when his grandmother and parents told him about this, he thought that Wan'er was a good girl, beautiful and with a lovely personality. He didn't have a girl he liked, so he just obeyed his parents' orders.

But now cousins ​​cannot marry each other. Just like first cousins ​​marrying each other, it is easy for them to give birth to deformed children. So it is better to be cousins, and the cousin can take care of the younger one.

He has thought it through too.

This is the current situation at home. Even if he doesn't marry Wan'er, he is prepared to stay in the border town.

In the future, the family business will definitely need to be run here frequently, and we need someone to take care of it.

The family needs to help take care of cousin Qiulan's family, so it would be more convenient for him to be here.

Besides, with him here, his aunt and uncle can look after him, and his parents at home can rest assured.

It is a hard truth that family members support each other.

Although the farmyard is dilapidated, the family sitting in the main room, eating a hot meal and chatting about each other's recent situation is a particularly warm scene.

The twenty or so brothers who came with them knew that the family was going to reunite, so they did not disturb them. Instead, they set up a new kitchen in the rented courtyard. Jun Shuwan also quickly brought Qian Miaoer to deliver firewood, rice, oil and salt to them.

After dinner, we talked about the goods brought on this business trip.

In Jiangnan, brocade and tea are the most famous products, and they can be sold at a good price when sent to other places.

But their start-up capital was limited, and the brocade and tea they brought were not very good. In addition, there were some mountain products.

Jun Qiulan: "It just so happens that the economy of Border Town is far worse than that of Jiangnan. If you bring high-quality goods here to sell, I'm afraid you won't be able to sell them at a high price. If you sell them at a low price, it won't be profitable for you. On the contrary, ordinary-grade goods are more suitable here and can be sold at a good price."

Song Xirong also said: "Sell it individually or in packages, it's up to you."

The price of selling individually is higher, of course you can make more money. If you package them and sell them to the merchants here, the price will definitely be lower, but it is more convenient.

Song Ting: "This time we are here to explore the market. We still plan to sell in bulk and take a look at the market situation here. We may rent a shop in the city in the future. When we come here in the future, we will have a fixed place to ship goods."

Jun Yu: "That's good. We just went through an epidemic, and many supplies are in short supply in the city. If we seize this opportunity, the shipment will surely go smoothly."

Song Yan: "I will stay here from now on. Please take good care of me, aunt and uncle."

Jun Yu and Song Xirong were both moved.

The child is only sixteen years old and is away from his parents and relatives. How can he say it is so easy?

"Aunt, uncle, don't overthink it." Song Yan said, "We are a family, and our Song family cannot expand our business too much right now, let alone make money too easily."

He also understands the current situation.

The higher-ups are keeping an eye on Jun Qiulan's family, and some are also keeping an eye on the Song family that lays golden eggs. Who wouldn't want such incredible wealth?

They are asking for peace now.

"Then I'll go with you tomorrow." Song Xirong is also a business-minded person. Since this is the first time for the younger generation to come here, she can feel at ease if she follows them and takes a look.

"Then I'll go too." Jun Yu thought, it would be good to have spies watching them. By watching them make money and build houses in the future, the spies won't suspect that Lan'er is coming.

Of course Song Ting agreed, after all, they had just arrived.

"Isn't cousin Qiulan going with us?"

It seemed like they had been there for so long, but still hadn't heard about what cousin Qiulan was doing.

Moreover, the looks of this family, and the welcome banquet prepared for them today, do not seem to be from poor families.

How could my uncle earn so much just by setting up a stall in the city, writing letters and selling folding fans?

This doesn't seem right.

Jun Qiulan smiled and said, "I have something to do tomorrow, so I'll accompany my cousin around the city another day."

He didn't explain much. His cousins ​​had just arrived, so he decided to wait for a few days for them to recover.

Song Ting and Song Yan looked at each other and didn't ask any more questions.

At night, the two brothers still lived in the small courtyard they rented in the village. It was no big deal to squeeze in with everyone else.

Jun Qiulan's house only has two bedrooms, and with Wan'er there, it's not very convenient for two grown men to live in.

At night in the border town, everything is silent.

Jun Qiulan and Jun Yu turned on the small desk lamp in the room and discussed the follow-up matters.

"I still have work to do over there, Dad, you have to help me out for the next few days."

"Of course. Let's focus on your work first." Jun Yu knew clearly that everything their family had now was earned by his son over there.

If it weren't an emergency, things over there would be more important.

The breach of trust and the failure to keep an appointment have not been good for my son’s development there.

"It's okay. I'm not short of money now. Apart from the work I've already secured, I can put it on hold for now. As for my cousin and his business, I'm afraid I'll have to reveal a little bit about it later so I can get the supplies out."

Jun Yu nodded, "That's fine."

After talking about this, the father and son talked about Wan'er, Mr. Su, and the problems in the general's mansion.

We chatted until late at night.

…

The next day, when Song Ting and others pulled the carriage over, Jun Qiulan was already in the modern era.

I took a job with Zhang Li today.

Or just an extra.

The crew members were surprised to see him.

It turns out this person hasn't signed with an agency?

Are you so patient?

Jun Qiulan didn't explain much, and continued to do her makeup as usual, not trying to steal the spotlight or perform actively, just being an ordinary extra.

After working hard all day, I only earn 150 yuan.

"To be honest, I admire you." Zhang Li sighed.

It has been such a long time since the last trending search storm. Apart from the crew of Strategy of a Bastard, they usually work as extras in various crews.

The probability of playing a foreground role is higher than before.

Jun Qiulan smiled and said, "There's nothing to admire or not admire. It's pretty good now."

"I'm just worried that once the hype wears off, you won't have a company and it'll be hard to get roles in the future."

A role with a name, even if it's just a male No. 20, is better than running around the crew every day looking for extras, and you can earn more.

Jun Qiulan remained calm and composed, "These things can't be rushed."

Zhang Ting didn't know what to say.

But neither of them expected that Jun Qiulan had dinner with Director Chen in the evening, and half of the problem of this role was solved.

"Director Chen asked me to recommend you to a production crew that's still casting. After seeing your performance, they agreed to let you audition first. I can't guarantee you what role you'll play."

Ji Hong didn't keep anyone in suspense.

Director Chen then said, "Director Wang is good at filming men's scenes. You can try it to see if it can be successful in the end."

Qu Feng pretended to be sarcastic and said, "Oh my, oh my, I said I would find a job for Xiaolan in the future, but you guys beat me to it. How can I do this favor and let him sign with our company in the future?"

Jun Qiulan was both touched and amused.

"Brother Feng, stop playing tricks."

Qu Feng also laughed: "Director Wang has contacted me about his drama, but I haven't finished filming my scenes yet, and I've signed a contract for a variety show later, so I can't go for the audition. Please do your best during the audition."

No matter how you look at it, the improvement in Jun Qiulan's acting skills is all due to his contribution.

If you need to audition, it's a role with a name.

This is a good thing.

But Jun Qiulan still hesitated for a moment, "I just don't know when the auditions and filming for this crew will be?"

If the filming is about to start in the near future, he may not be able to make time for it.

Ji Hong: "As for auditions, they are very recent. The filming date has not been set yet, and the actors have not been found yet."

"Then I'll give it a try. Thank you, Teacher Ji and Director Chen, for the recommendation. I'll do my best not to embarrass you."

Ji Hong waved his hand and said, "Thank you, Director Chen."

Director Chen was so happy that his tonsils were visible. "Isn't this just planning for the future? Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Xiao Qiulan will be famous in the future. What I'm thinking is, once Xiao Qiulan becomes famous, she can come back and play the male lead for me. I can ask for a lower salary then."

Qu Feng screamed, "Great, great, so before I became famous, you wanted me to act in a play just for today?"

He did take a pay cut to take the role, as if to repay a benefactor. The key is that Director Chen's professional level is recognized by the industry. Although the dramas he shoots are unlikely to become a big hit, it is no problem for them to become a small hit.

Otherwise the company would not agree.

Director Chen did not deny it, "I am very good at judging people. Look, I said you would be famous then, and now you are a popular star. You can even make the trending searches just by going out for a midnight snack."

Qu Feng held his forehead with his hand.

Jun Qiulan was also happy.

Through Ji Hong, I added the contact information of the casting director there.

After a brief chat, we set the audition date, which was three days later.

Jun Qiulan did some calculations and decided that he could arrange it.

"By the way, when you have time, come to the crew and play the piano." Director Chen was still thinking about it.

Jun Qiulan considered it for a moment and said, "Let's do it tomorrow morning."

That song only takes a few minutes, and it’s just a recording, so no makeup or styling is required, so it doesn’t take too much time.

He came early in the morning, finished recording, and went back directly.

It was indeed inappropriate for him to remain silent when Song Ting and the others came.

But he didn't expect that he wouldn't be able to travel through time until the next morning.

Someone came from the general's mansion.

To be precise, Huo Lian came in person.

Huo Lian also entered the city last night.

He had received a letter from his wife earlier, informing him that a plague had broken out in the border town, and he was extremely anxious.

If the virus gets transmitted in the military camp, the situation will be serious, especially since winter is approaching and the border town will be in chaos for a while.

By then, he, the head coach, will not be around, and coupled with the plague, the border town will probably become a deserted city.

He was anxious to get back and didn't want to argue with the civil servants in the court anymore.

He didn't even want his military pay and just wanted to leave quickly.

But the emperor refused to release them, even though he knew that a plague had broken out in the border town.

They even used the excuse that they didn't want him to come back and take risks, and asked him to wait until the plague was over before coming back.

But damn, when they knew there was a plague in the border town, did the national treasury do anything?

Give them some money, some medicine, and send a few capable imperial doctors over.

None of them.

Is the emperor's eyesight blurry?

Don’t you understand that once the border town is lost, there will probably be a major war. How can the capital city still be so peaceful?

Almost no one in the court brought it up, probably because they thought that the border town was three thousand miles away from the capital, and even if a war broke out, it would be impossible to reach the capital in a short time.

They are a bunch of fools who only care about themselves.

He is a military general, and it is impossible for him to leave secretly.

The emperor would not release him, and he left the capital without permission, which could almost directly charge him with treason.

He still has relatives in the capital, how dare he act rashly?

All they could do was send people to collect some medicinal herbs from all directions and send them to the border town as soon as possible.

Fortunately, a few days later, I received a letter from my wife saying that the plague was under control.

He also used a secret code known only to the couple, saying that the plague could be controlled because the method provided by Jun Qiulan and the alcohol played a decisive role.

After reading the letter, Huo Lian felt relieved, but also worried.

In the capital, ever since Jun Qiulan was demoted and exiled, things may seem stable on the surface, but things have become completely chaotic secretly.

The emperor's concubines who had not given birth yet all tried every means to conceive a dragon seed.

After all, the queen is old and can no longer give birth, but they are only in their thirties or forties and can still give birth. If they give birth to a prince, they will have a chance.

The harem has been in chaos for a long time. I want to have children, but I don’t want others to have children.

As for those concubines who had princes, their families were acting in secret, and winning over court officials was their first step.

Since he had military power, he naturally became the target of their efforts.

What's even more outrageous is that someone directly promised him the title of Duke, saying that if he succeeded in the future, he, Huo Lan, would become the Duke.

This is fucking outrageous.

He is a military general. If he wants a title, he should fight on the battlefield. Why would he participate in the fight for the throne?

No matter who becomes the emperor, he would only want to garrison at the border, and his only hope is that the annual military pay and food can be delivered to the border city in full.

In the end, he was able to escape by having someone spread a false message, saying that spies had reported that the Rongdi outside the border town were already recruiting troops.

The border town is about to go to war, and it would be unreasonable not to let the commander go back.

After receiving the oral order to leave Beijing, he rushed back without stopping.

When I arrived at the border town, the plague was over and I returned home, only then did I know what had happened during that period.

Although Huo Lian was a military general, it didn't mean that he only knew how to fight and had no brains.

This alcohol and these epidemic prevention methods have never been heard of before.

Jun Qiulan used to be the crown prince, so he should have established a reputation for himself among the people. But he kept all these good things in his hands and didn't give them out?

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