One hundred and sixty-two
The others in the courtyard heard the noise and also walked towards the gate. When they saw the person outside, He Jiadalang shouted in surprise, "Second Brother Fu?!"
Isn’t the person outside the door Fu Wei who has been away from home for several months?
Fu Wei is back.
This was something Yu Ying had not expected, and it made her both surprised and happy.
She thought that because of the civil unrest in the north, County Magistrate Zhou would stay in Yuzhang, and she naturally thought that Fu Wei would also stay in Yuzhang.
Fu Wei nodded slightly to He Dalang and his brothers and the people from the same village, then turned his gaze back to look at Yu Ying with a smile in his eyes.
Yu Ying came back to her senses from her surprise and said to them, "Come in first."
Looking at Deputy Chen, he said, "Go and boil two pots of ginger soup."
About ten people entered the yard one after another, their bodies wet and their feet covered in mud. Not wanting to dirty the house, they all stopped under the corridor to take off their straw raincoats and hats and clean the mud off their feet.
The small corridor was full of people.
Yu Ying learned that Fu Wei was from the wife of the governor.
After Fu Wei cleaned up, he looked at Yu Ying who was making hot water. He seemed to feel someone's eyes on him, so he put away his smile and looked around the yard.
When his eyes met the person behind the door and window, his gaze narrowed slightly.
After a while, He Dalang came over and whispered a few words in Fu Wei's ear.
Fu Wei nodded and walked towards the house.
Yu Ying came out of the kitchen with a basin of hot water, wanting Fu Wei to go back to the house to wash, but she didn't see him, and there was no one in the house. She put down the hot water and turned to leave the house. As soon as she stepped out of the door, she seemed to guess where Fu Wei was and stopped.
Prefect Shen just came back, and Fu Wei came back right after. Is there any connection between the two?
If she could even think of it, Captain Luo should have thought of it too.
Fu Wei should be meeting with Captain Luo the Guard now.
Yu Ying left the house and did not look for Fu Wei, but went to the kitchen to cook.
Because we don’t know what will happen in the future, we stockpile vegetables that can last.
There are eggs and bacon.
Yu Ying counted and found that including Fu Wei, a total of ten people had returned.
After returning from a long journey in the cold wind and drizzle, they wanted to drink something hot, so Yu Ying asked them to make steamed rice with bacon and egg soup.
The meal wasn't ready yet, so everyone drank a bowl of ginger soup. The hot ginger soup warmed my whole body and made me feel much more comfortable.
About a moment later, Fu Wei came out of He Dalang's brother's house, and Captain Luo, wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat, left with his head lowered.
Although others were curious about who left, no one inquired and pretended not to see anything.
After a trip to Yuzhang, I saw the style and rules of the big families, which broadened my horizons. It is now completely different from when I was in Yu County.
Yu Ying called out to Fu Wei, "The ginger soup is getting cold, hurry inside."
Fu Wei followed his wife into the house. As soon as the door closed, blocking everyone's view, he stretched out his arms from behind her and hugged her.
Yu Ying was enveloped by the cold air he brought back from outside, so his arms were slightly cold.
Fu Wei lowered his head to the crook of her neck, sniffing the gentle, faint, familiar medicinal scent, and whispered, "This is the scent I miss day and night."
The corners of Yu Ying's lips curled up.
After holding her for a while, seeing that he had no intention of letting go, Yu Ying patted his wrist and said, "If you keep holding me, the ginger soup will get cold."
Fu Wei then let her go, washed herself with warm water, and sat down at the table to drink ginger soup.
Yu Ying undid his hair and used a handkerchief to carefully wring out his wet hair.
While wiping, he asked in a low voice: "What did you say when you met with Guard Captain Luo just now?"
Fu Wei finished a bowl of ginger soup, put the bowl on the table, and said, "He asked if I met the governor on my way back."
Yu Ying paused: "So, we met?"
"Yes, I did meet him, but I didn't come back because of meeting him."
"I explained to Guard Captain Luo why Governor Shen wanted to escape."
"What's the reason?"
"The Emperor has issued an edict to abdicate. The Grand Marshal will hold a coronation ceremony soon, and the late Emperor will become the Retired Emperor."
"Are you sure it's abdication, not usurpation?"
Fu Wei smiled and lowered his voice, "No matter who it is, everyone knows this is an attempt to usurp the throne. The emperor has been living a life of debauchery for many years, and most of his power has been taken away. It's only thanks to a few veteran ministers who are holding him back that he hasn't become a puppet emperor."
"Taxes have increased, and coupled with the snowstorms that hit both the north and south this year, the people are complaining about this natural and man-made disaster. The people have many complaints against the emperor. If usurping the throne would benefit your reputation, then when would you do it?"
Usurping the throne is a curse that will last forever. Anyone who wants to sit on the throne legitimately will often find a legitimate excuse to justify rebellion.
Yu Ying: "Prefect Shen fled because he didn't support the new emperor?"
Fu Wei nodded. "Shen Taishou's uncle was the Grand Tutor, and he and the Grand Marshal had always been at odds. This time, when he usurped the throne, the Grand Tutor angrily denounced the Grand Marshal as a traitor in court, and it seems his words were quite harsh. To make an example of him, the Grand Marshal chopped off the Grand Tutor's head in front of all the civil and military officials."
"I think Governor Shen received the news immediately, so he ran away."
Yu Ying put down her handkerchief and sat down beside her, very curious: "If he relapses after taking Prefect Shen away, wouldn't that be courting death?"
After saying that, he suddenly realized and said, "He dared to come back, he must have found a way to save his life! Or maybe he found a backer!"
Fu Wei hummed, and said, "When I came back, I first met Uncle Mo, and then I met Governor Shen who was about to return to Cangwu."
Fu Wei didn't explain it completely, but Yu Ying also understood what he meant.
The supporter of Prefect Shen - Muyun Mountain.
Rather than saying that the backer is Mu Yunshan’s stronghold, it is better to say that it is the force behind Mu Yunshan.
It is impossible for Prefect Shen to come back with only Mu Yunshan.
After figuring this out, Yu Ying asked, "What's going on with the Yuzhang Zhou family?"
"Your Excellency was originally framed by the Zhou family's heir, but the charges have been cleared with the Zhou family's patriarch. We originally planned to have you return to Yu County to handle miscellaneous matters and then transfer you back to Yuzhang after a while. However, the imperial court issued an edict ordering you to remain in Yuzhang and resume your previous position from four years ago."
Yu Ying frowned slightly: "Is this the intention of the late emperor, or the new emperor?"
"The new emperor." The retired emperor had long been sidelined and had almost no involvement in state affairs. This could only be the intention of the new emperor.
"I have come back to handle the miscellaneous affairs of Yu County for you, my Lord, and will hand over the responsibility when the new magistrate takes office."
Having said this, he then whispered his purpose: "It is the critical time for the common people's medicinal herbs to grow. I can borrow the name of Yuzhang and send them out."
Sect Master Zhou must be happy to accept this batch of medicinal herbs.
"As for Governor Shen, he must have been under surveillance by Mu Yunshan's men for a long time. They were well-informed, so they intercepted him while he was escaping. His legitimate son did not return with him, so he must have been held hostage."
"Just now, I told Captain Luo the reason why Prefect Shen fled, and I also hinted that Prefect Shen had someone behind him. No matter what choice he makes in the future, he has owed me this favor. At least by Prefect Shen's side, I have someone who knows the situation."
Yu Ying: "Captain Luo had left the city to look for Prefect Shen. He had wanted to send his family out with us, but he hesitated and ended up not leaving. Instead, the people who left the city with him sent them away. From then on, as long as he stayed with Prefect Shen, he would be valued."
Prefect Shen also guessed that as long as he went out of the city to investigate, he would know that he might have escaped.
Although Prefect Shen doesn't like to be in charge of affairs and loves to enjoy himself, he is not the kind of person who likes to kill people indiscriminately. Rather than silencing him, he would rather take this person in as his confidant.
Fu Wei took Yu Ying's hand and said, "Come with me to Yuzhang."
Yu Ying was a little hesitant.
Fu Wei noticed her hesitation and asked, "Don't you want to?"
Yu Ying shook her head. "Any clinic or medical school that you run must be seen from beginning to end. You can't just abandon it. Finding someone to take over might be difficult."
Fu Wei pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Do the other female members of the Yu family know medicine?"
"But they are criminals and cannot leave Xinxian."
Fu Wei smiled and said, "Shen Taishou has already given up. It won't be difficult to remove them from the clan."
Yu Ying heard this and thought carefully. After a moment, she said, "Through the influence of their parents, the concubines' daughters do understand some common medical knowledge. Moreover, the eldest sister-in-law of the Yu family's father is also a doctor. She is better than the other women in the Yu family."
Fu Wei nodded and said, "That's perfect. If the eldest sister-in-law of the Yu family takes over, the eldest brother of the Yu family can also run the business together. We can split the clinic into two and set up a separate small shop to treat male patients. If there are any difficult female patients, you can let your eldest brother come to see them if he's willing."
"I've read the medical notes your elder brother sent you. They're very detailed and I think he's a serious and meticulous person with real skills. You can be assured with him in charge."
Yu Ying recalled the eldest son of the Yu family in her memory and found him to be reliable.
In the Yu family, the only person whose feelings are distorted is Yu Liuniang...
Retracting her thoughts, Yu Ying said, "Please allow me to think about it carefully."
Fu Wei smiled and said, "Don't worry, you and I have just been reunited, so don't keep talking about these serious topics."
"Otherwise, what are we talking about?"
Fu Wei pretended to think carefully: "For example, tell me, do you miss me?"
Yu Ying pulled her hand away, stood up, and leaned forward slightly. Under Fu Wei's suspicious gaze, she held his face and admired it wantonly. Finally, her eyes met his: "How can I not think about it?"
As she spoke, she lowered her head and pecked the corner of his lips, then asked with a smile, "What about you?"
The soft touch on his lips instantly made Fu Wei smile brightly.
"How can I not think of you? You're all in my dreams at night." He raised his hand and put it around the back of her head, pressed it down slightly, and kissed her again.
She stood and bent over, he sat and raised his head, their breaths moistened each other's lips.
It was not until there was a knock on the door that the couple moved away and fixed their makeup.
Half a moment later, they came out of the house, one in front and one behind, as if avoiding suspicion, but when their eyes met, the smile in their eyes became deeper.
The others pretended to be calm, but they were all exchanging glances with each other.
Tsk, this couple is really interesting, they both feel their sticky energy.
When Mr. Fu was in Yuzhang, he would lose his mind for a while when he saw medicinal herbs. Madam Yu was a doctor and an expert in using medicine, so it was self-evident why Mr. Fu would lose his mind when staring at the herbs.
After a simple meal, it happened that Prefect Shen sent someone to invite Fu Wei to his house.
Fu Wei left with a few people, and Yu Ying also sent someone out to inquire about other news.
The person who inquired for the news came back and said that the city gate had been opened, and that Prefect Shen had ordered tents that could accommodate a thousand people to be set up inside the city gate, and that stalls selling porridge and ginger soup were set up outside the city.
Refugees outside the city can receive help without entering the city, but refugees inside the city must leave the city to receive help.
The refugees in the city are scattered and difficult to manage, and it is only convenient to manage them if they are gathered together.
There was only one possibility for Governor Shen to suddenly be so kind: he was starting to win people's hearts.
Only in this way can the position of prefect be kept stable.
I used to have an important uncle in the court, but now there is no one there, and I can't just sit back and do nothing. Naturally, I have to start managing the business.
His uncle was hacked to death in the court, and the imperial edict of dismissal and arrest would arrive in Cangwu soon. Even so, he came back. I guess Mu Yunshan had promised him something.
Otherwise, how could he come back so easily? Even if his legitimate son was still a hostage in someone else's hands, he would not risk the lives of his entire family and himself.
As far as Yu Ying knew, among the seven counties of Lingnan, Hepu and Cangwu were already under the control of Mu Yunshan. It would not be long before Lingnan would be controlled by the head of the Yuzhang Zhou family.
The head of the Zhou family has probably been waiting for the throne to change hands.
Now that the throne has changed hands, the world is even more chaotic, and many forces have raised the banner of rebellion and begun to establish themselves as kings.
The Yuzhang Zhou family's expedition was also a righteous one, and they will only be praised throughout the ages.
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