Chapter 141 Hostility
"It should be fine. Doctor Su prescribed me some medicine for strengthening my body. I've been feeling much better lately," she said easily.
Now that she said that, what else could he say? Only now did he understand that the decisions she made and the things she was going to do were not something he could stop.
He couldn't order her to stay here, nor could he order her not to go.
So she would definitely go to Fuzhou Prefecture, just like she was the first one to step forward at that time.
"In that case, Miss Yu, please take care of yourself," he said.
Yu Huatang nodded at him and walked forward.
Zhao Yan stood behind her for a long time, and when he turned around, he noticed Su Qinghe not far away. It turned out that his eyes were all on her, and he didn't notice anyone behind her.
Unlike his previous respect and politeness, this time Su Qinghe's eyes were filled with suspicion and displeasure, one could even say that there was obvious hostility.
At this moment, Zhao Yan suddenly thought of a problem. If Huatang went with Su Qinghe, then the two of them would be alone, and it would take at least a month. This was something he never expected.
What if she develops feelings for him during this time?
Thinking of this, his pupils shrank, and he stared straight at Su Qinghe in front of him with a warning and hostility. He didn't stop until the two of them looked at each other for a while and then turned away.
After returning to the government office, Zhao Yan sat at the table with no attention to his work. The paper he had spread out had already been stained by a pool of ink, and he had no intention of changing it.
Wang Zhubu, who was standing by, watched for a long time, not knowing whether to remind Lord Zhao that he had been in a trance for a long time.
After a while, he seemed to have made up his mind and bowed to Zhao Yan, saying, "Sir..."
Zhao Yan looked over and asked, "What's the matter?"
"I am willing to go to Fuzhou Prefecture with Doctor Su. Now that the epidemic has subsided here, I can help them arrange a hospital as soon as possible."
Zhao Yan was surprised by his decision and frowned, "What's the reason?"
Wang Zhubu said, "I've reviewed their current precautions and find many shortcomings. It just so happens that we don't need so many people here. I also want to seize this important opportunity, so I'm willing to go."
Zhao Yan looked over. Wang Zhubu came from a poor peasant family. If his official career was basically set in his life, if he now seized the opportunity of the epidemic and led by example, his contributions could be singled out when reporting to the court this time, instead of following Zhao Yan and having only one sentence: "The meritorious person is so-and-so."
But Zhao Yan did not completely believe that this was the purpose of his going there. If he wanted the credit, he would have had countless opportunities in Quanzhou as early as now, and Wang Zhubu did not seek credit or act rashly.
So this time he was there to help him keep an eye on Su Qinghe and Yu Huatang's situation.
Personally, Zhao Yan was happy for him to do so, and for official reasons, he also wanted Wang Zhubu to be able to hold back.
"When you go to Fuzhou Prefecture, the epidemic situation is complicated. Although there is a prescription, it cannot be guaranteed to be effective. You must be clear about this." He reminded.
Wang Zhubu said, "Thank you for your concern, my career in this life basically ends here. If you hadn't been willing to help me, I wouldn't be able to stand before the people. I will repay your kindness with gratitude."
This is not a repayment of favor, it is clearly to share his worries.
Wang Zhubu is smart and cautious in his words and actions, which is why Zhao Yan chose him in the first place. Perhaps it is because he still has a heart for serving the country and the people.
As he said, his life had already been destined. Now that he had such an opportunity, whether for his career or for his own glory and wealth, he was the vine in his hand and he wanted to grab it.
Therefore, Wang Zhubu was willing to work for him and share his worries.
"In that case, go ahead. You can make your own decisions regarding the epidemic. As for Miss Yu, I don't need you to worry about everything and let her see anything. Just remind her and take care of her at certain times, that's enough."
"Yes, I understand." Wang Zhubu said with confidence.
He was not surprised by Zhao Yan's reply. Zhao Yan came from a high-class family and had people to rely on and support him. It was also his opportunity to meet such a superior in his life.
On the other hand, Zhao Yan was aloof and aloof. Even though he worked under him every day, Lord Zhao would never tell him his true feelings. At most, he would just be polite in official business.
If you want to get close to such a person, you must know what kind of person he is. Wang Zhubu has observed Zhao Yan for so long and knows that he is a man of affection and righteousness. Although he hates his rival Baili Yunzhou, he has never done anything out of line. Even when Chen Juezi died, he never thought of disregarding another's life and letting Baili Yunzhou go out to take the blame.
He did not take anything from the person he loved by force, but respected her and gave her freedom, encouraging her to go higher and further.
Even when facing a powerful rival in love, Su Qinghe, he still kept in mind his identity as a governor and worked step by step for the country and the people.
He was still like this to his beloved and his love rival. Wang Zhubu thought that as his subordinate, he would not be bad either. Today, it seems that his guess was right.
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On the day Su Qinghe and Yu Huatang went to Fuzhou Prefecture, Zhao Yan did not go to see them off because he was busy with official business.
There are too many public affairs piled up in Quanzhou Prefecture recently, so the follow-up of the epidemic will naturally be handled by Yan Quan and his subordinates. He has no excuse not to deal with it.
Just early in the morning, Wang Zhubu came over to pack up his things and said goodbye to him.
At night, when it was time to get off duty, Zhao Yan returned to the courtyard and called An Yuan.
He said, "Go to Suzhou and help me find out about a man named Su Qinghe. Record everything clearly about his family, his fiancée, his confidantes, and even the women who are interested in him. Also, find out about his parents and the lives of the women who marry into his family."
An Yuan accepted the order and set off by boat early the next morning.
The epidemic in Quanzhou has passed, but the situation in Fuzhou is extremely urgent.
When Wang Zhubu arrived, he did not reply to Zhao Yan immediately. The two places were quite far apart, and Wang Zhubu would not record anything unless it was an important matter.
After seven or eight days, Zhao Yan received the first letter, which said that Miss Yu and Su Qinghe immediately renovated the hospital and personnel arrangements. Several times, Miss Yu fell asleep late at night, and Su Qinghe was guarding her. However, he observed that the two did not do anything out of line.
In the next few days, I would often remind Miss Yu to rest and try to reduce the chances of us being alone together.
A few days later, the second letter arrived. The content of the letter was very brief. It was Miss Yu's birthday, and Su Qinghe personally took her to the street to give her a gift.
The gift was a jade bracelet.
Seeing this, Zhao Yan's heart skipped a beat.
Fortunately, looking down, Wang Zhubu said that Huatang did not accept it. Later, Su Qinghe gave her a simple set of clothes. Huatang could not refuse and accepted it.
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