The Second Prince's wife didn't take Li Youran's claim that she could cure the plague to heart, thinking that Li Youran was just saying some comforting words. So she snatched the bundle from Li Youran's hands and said with a frown.
“I have been married to the Second Prince for many years. If something happens to him, how can I live alone? Sister, please let me go with him. Even if we are to die, I will be at peace if we die together.”
Seeing this, Li Youran knew that the Second Prince's wife was determined to go with the Second Prince. It's important to understand that in ancient times, a plague almost always meant certain death; there was simply no way to control it, let alone eradicate it. Li Youran couldn't help but frown.
“If the elder sister insists on going, the younger sister will go with her.”
Although Li Youran had read many records about ancient plagues in books, and they mentioned how to treat them.
However, Li Youran was not confident, as this plague was one she knew. If she went there in complete darkness, she might lose her life there.
But Li Youran was really worried about her only blood relative in the world, and the Second Prince who stood up for her.
"Nonsense."
Just then, the Second Prince walked in and loudly reprimanded Li Youran and her sister.
"This trip is to treat the sick and save lives, not to go sightseeing. Why are you two sisters in such a hurry?"
As the Second Prince spoke, he lifted his robe and sat down on the stool, leaning back in his chair, looking quite tired.
"None of you are allowed to go."
This journey is fraught with peril, and His Highness the Second Prince will not allow his family to be in danger.
"If you're going, then go; if you're not going, then don't go at all."
As she spoke, the Second Prince's Consort slammed her bundle heavily onto the soft couch and then sat down angrily.
"If you're going, then go; if you're not going, then don't go at all."
Following the Second Prince's wife's words, Li Youran then sat down on the threshold of the gate, making it clear that no one could leave without her permission.
“If we all leave, what will happen to all the big things at home? You’ll just stay here and let others take care of these things.”
Even when the Second Prince's wife was angry, she didn't forget to warn Li Youran that as long as he was there, she would never allow Li Youran to go with them.
The Second Prince looked up at the Second Prince sitting on the soft couch, then turned to look at Li Youran sitting on the threshold.
He felt a buzzing pain in his head; the two sisters were both incredibly stubborn.
In the end, none of the three could argue with the others, so they all went together.
"Whether it's a blessing or a curse, who could have imagined that Li Youran would rise to such heights, becoming a princess and being betrothed to the powerful and skilled young master Feng, the emperor's brother-in-law, only to end up like this?"
Madam Xia said to Hongxiu with a fawning expression.
Ever since the Prime Minister's wife said she would hand over the salt business to the Xia family, allowing them to run the business, Madam Xia has been visiting the Prime Minister's residence every few days.
But to her surprise, the Prime Minister's wife didn't mention the matter at all. Helpless, she could only turn to Hongxiu, hoping that Hongxiu could stand up for her and make the Prime Minister's wife keep her word.
But Madam Xia didn't know that even Hongxiu couldn't help her this time.
They thought they could bring down Li Youran, but Li Youran miraculously escaped unscathed.
"Who says otherwise? I was wondering how she could be so lucky, but it seems she's nothing special."
Hongxiu was in a good mood. She was eating melon seeds while lying lazily on the chaise lounge, looking smug.
Let alone Li Youran, even the Prime Minister's wife wouldn't dare to touch her now. But Li Youran slapped her across the face in front of so many people, and she's definitely going to settle this score.
Now, the Prime Minister's wife knows that the Prime Minister visits her every few days, but she has no way to stop him and even has to listen to him. Otherwise, she will tell the Prime Minister about her son's death.
"However, I'm getting impatient. I hope something unexpected happens to Li Youran on her way there."
As Hongxiu spoke, she glanced at Madam Xia and continued, hinting at something.
"I've heard that your Xia family's caravans travel frequently and have dealt with bandits from various mountain strongholds. I wonder if Madam Xia has any good plans?"
Madam Xia looked troubled after hearing Hongxiu's words.
It's important to know that the Second Prince and other important officials are leading the way. Trying to harm Li Youran is not a simple matter. They might end up losing more than they gain, and she herself might also be implicated.
It's simply not worth it to risk everything for a small salt business.
"With crises raging everywhere, plagues breaking out, and refugees fleeing famine everywhere, it's not surprising that accidents happen. Besides, it's just giving you a heads-up."
The reason why Hongxiu was able to remain in the Prime Minister's favor even after losing her son was simply because she was very good at understanding people's thoughts.
Seeing that Madam Xia remained silent, he knew what she was worried about, so he pretended to be relaxed and said these words to Madam Xia.
"Without absolute certainty, we can only give it a try."
Madam Xia was still somewhat hesitant, but the matter was settled, and Hongxiu did not continue to make things difficult for her.
"Greetings, Princess."
Tian Alang cupped his hands and said to Li Youran.
Ever since Tian Alang learned that Li Youran was going to travel with the Second Prince, he hurriedly went to find Li Youran.
Upon hearing that Li Youran had gone to purchase supplies for her trip, Dajun hurriedly followed her.
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