Bai Yan's purpose of wanting to live in Xu's house is just like Sima Zhao's intention - everyone knows it.
Jiang Kangan lowered his eyelashes, but didn't refuse directly: "I still need to ask Zhiyu's opinion on this matter first."
"Of course." The emperor nodded slightly.
"Oh, one more thing. Everyone in the foggy forest ahead of Nan Gu needs to take the antidote in advance. Bai Yan has already given me the prescription, but..."
The emperor sighed softly and said, "This medicine needs to be guided by the insect to exert its effect."
"But this particular Gu worm can only be driven by those in the Southern Gu royal family."
This means that they must let Erzhu Huaji or Tudola drive the insect.
But given the current situation...
Getting them both to agree was almost impossible.
Everyone's faces darkened.
Although it is difficult, it is not completely impossible.
No one present was stupid. They knew what the other person was thinking from the changes in their eyes.
As long as Zhiyu treats Tudola, the problem of the poisonous insect will be solved.
but……
Judging from what Zhiyu said before, she was obviously unwilling.
Several people tacitly agreed not to mention it.
He Yanting was the first to speak up: "That dense forest is not the only way to enter Nan Gu. There is actually a small path in the mountains. Although it is a bit difficult to walk, if you are careful and look out for each other, you can get through it."
Just as everyone's eyes lit up, He Yanting said again: "But that road is only for pedestrians, and carriages and horses cannot pass at all."
He Yanting pointed out the location of the path on the map. "This place is remote. I discovered it by chance. Even the Nan Gu people don't know where it is."
"Food and fodder can be carried over by the soldiers, but weapons..."
After discussing for a whole morning, they did not come up with any satisfactory results.
The three of them returned home and told Jiang Zhiyu everything the emperor had told them.
"It's fine for him to stay, but he can't eat and drink for free," Jiang Zhiyu licked his lips, "Let him work as an assistant in my clinic."
No one else had any objection to how Bai Yan should be arranged.
Jiang Kangan chuckled and said, "It's up to you."
His eyes were tired and his brows were slightly furrowed.
If he were the one leading the army, Jiang Kang'an wouldn't be so anxious, but it was Jiang Wenjing who led the army.
This concerns his safety, and Jiang Kangan will not be at ease unless all hidden dangers are thoroughly identified.
Jiang Zhiyu looked at his eldest brother's worried face and said comfortingly, "Don't worry, it's just a poisonous insect. We can find a solution."
Don't listen to him, he's been fooled himself.
[It's not that difficult to deal with. It's not like the poisonous insect in fantasy novels that has awakened its consciousness and recognized its master.]
[As long as it is the blood of a Nan Gu person, it can be activated. ]
[This statement is all a lie by the Nan Gu royal family.]
[It's a pity that I can't tell them directly. I'll wait until Bai Yan comes and let him tell them.]
Jiang Kangan: “…”
Jiang Wenjing: "..."
He Yanting: “…”
It was difficult to describe their feelings at the moment in words.
If it’s so easy, then what’s the point of all the hard work they put in this morning?
The three of them stopped drinking tea and pursed their lips tightly.
They look like three beautiful autistic figures.
…
Ever since He Yanting intercepted him last time, Xiao Yanli has become more cautious in doing things. No matter what he does, he must leave two people to watch out.
This time, he had just returned from Zuiyuelong when he heard a shocking news from Uncle Zhang.
"Does Song Shiwei have clues to the treasure of the previous dynasty?"
His hands, which were untying his cloak, paused for a moment, and he looked at Uncle Zhang in surprise.
"I just learned about this news. I'm afraid the Second Prince has also heard about it. In the past few days, the Second Prince has been visiting Jiang Zhaorong's residence every day."
Xiao Yanli took a deep breath, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Is the source of this information reliable?"
"The source has not been found yet, but the Second Prince has already sent people to inquire about the whereabouts of the treasure of the previous dynasty. It should be true."
Xiao Yanli took off his cloak and handed it to Uncle Zhang.
"She didn't mention this to me before. If she truly knew the clue to the treasure of the previous dynasty, she would definitely reveal it to the emperor now that life and death are at stake."
"No news from the palace?"
Uncle Zhang shook his head. After a moment, he hesitated and said, "Perhaps, she doesn't know either."
Xiao Yanli paused and looked up at him.
Uncle Zhang said cautiously, "She was still very young at the time, too young to remember anything. Besides, hadn't she always doubted her own identity? It's just such a coincidence that the couple both died suddenly in the same year?"
Xiao Yanli fell into deep thought, and Uncle Zhang continued, "Besides, who would adopt the daughter of a personal guard as their adopted daughter just because he died for them, and cherish her more than their own children?"
"I suspect that this Song Shiwei is not the daughter of a royal guard at all, but... a princess of the previous dynasty."
"Jiang Zhaorong may have saved the princess of the previous dynasty by chance, but the princess was too young, and he was uneasy leaving her with others. He wanted to raise her himself, but he didn't have a suitable identity, so he lied and said she was the daughter of a royal guard."
People are most afraid of thinking too much. The more they think, the more likely they are to justify themselves even if there are any unreasonable things.
That's what Uncle Zhang is like.
Xiao Yanli still retained some rationality: "It has been nearly seventy years since the previous dynasty. From the emperor's grandfather to the emperor's father, Song Shiwei can't match their ages alone."
"Even if there were treasures from the previous dynasty, why haven't we heard anything about them in the past seventy years? Why are they only now emerging?"
"This..." Uncle Zhang blinked. "The late emperor was merciful and didn't exterminate them all. Perhaps it was because of this that they never revealed that Song Shiwei should be their descendant. Since they are stranded outside, something must have happened. It's not impossible that the news of the treasure has only just spread now."
Xiao Yanli thought about it and realized that it was indeed true.
After all, treasures from the previous dynasty can be fatal if you are not careful.
But he always felt that something was not right.
Because of this discord, Xiao Yanli didn't make a decision immediately: "First, send someone to closely monitor Xiao Chuji's movements and report every move to me."
"Also, what about the woman Xiao Chuji was obsessed with before?"
"I live in the mountains, picking herbs on weekdays and sending them to Jiang Zhiyu's clinic."
Xiao Chuji nodded: "Keep an eye on her and follow my orders. If necessary, bring her to the mansion."
Uncle Zhang nodded.
"There's one more thing. Han Qiao's face was healed by Jiang Zhiyu."
Xiao Yanli showed an expression of disbelief on his face: "Healed? To what extent?"
"It's as if they've never been hurt before," Uncle Zhang said in a dry voice. "All the noble ladies in the capital stayed at the Xu Mansion for nearly four hours yesterday."
Xiao Yanli took a deep breath.
"Now the ministers are all eager to make a move, coveting the position of the new queen. Your Highness, do you have a candidate in mind?"
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