Chapter 112: The Maggots Invade the Bizhou Journey
Qin Yuqing did not agree immediately, but tapped the table while pondering.
This matter concerns the future of the people of Dayin. Although she is not from this time and space, she is just a passer-by who has completed a mission.
But she couldn't gamble with the lives of the people.
"What do you mean?" Qin Yuqing took a sip of tea. Lu Jingchuan was standing beside him. Although he didn't say anything, he was supporting Qin Yuqing invisibly.
Lord Li was still kneeling on the ground. He had lived for so many years, and if he couldn't see Qin Yuqing's concerns, then his life would have been in vain.
"The current situation may seem calm, but undercurrents are surging. A single opportunity could overturn the situation in Great Yin."
Lord Li said calmly that although he had lived in the west for so many years and avoided the disputes in the court, it did not mean that he would not pay attention to the situation.
"I know a little about the princess's trip to the south, and I understand that what Dayin needs is not a benevolent monarch, but a benevolent monarch who is decisive and ruthless." Lord Li looked at Qin Yuqing with a firm gaze.
"What is needed is an emperor who will not be corroded by snow maggots." Lord Li's voice was sonorous and powerful.
Qin Yuqing nodded to Chuntao, who understood what he meant. She walked forward to help Lord Li up, and then returned to Qin Yuqing's side.
"As you said, my Lord, there has never been a precedent for a woman becoming emperor since ancient times. Your step is very risky."
Lord Li nodded, and with the support of Li Muyan, he sat on a small stool, while Madam Li was still sitting by the window. Her body was almost exhausted at this moment, and every time she moved, countless pieces of skin mixed with black lines fell off.
"But wasn't the princess heading for the throne from the beginning?" Lord Li took a sip of tea, turned around and glanced at his wife behind him and said.
"If I'm not mistaken, with the cooperation of the Fourth Princess, the Shen family, and that kid from the Lu family, the person behind this will be found very quickly in the north."
Qin Yuqing did not deny it. She took out a small porcelain bottle containing her blood, then looked at Madam Li and said, "I hope to get an understanding of Bizhou's affairs."
Lord Li did not take the bottle, and Madam Li's voice rang out at the right moment: "Thank you, Princess, for your kindness, but it would be a waste to give it to me. Let's deal with Bizhou first."
Qin Yuqing placed the small porcelain bottle on the table beside her: "When do we leave?"
Lord Li glanced at Madam Li and hesitated to speak when Madam Li suddenly said, "If it's convenient for the Sixth Princess, we can set off right away."
Qin Yuqing didn't say anything. From the moment she saw Madam Li, she understood what kind of mentality Madam Li had.
"We'll wait for Madam Li at the side door of the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Upon hearing this, Madam Li was slightly stunned, then her eyes turned red and she said with a smile, "Thank you, Sixth Princess."
Qin Yuqing waved her hand and walked down the narrow staircase.
Lord Li kicked Li Muyan who was still sitting on the ground and said with a disdainful tone: "The Sixth Princess has just arrived. The princess said that she was giving us face. Why don't you go and lead the way, you little bastard? What are you doing here?" Then he patted Li Muyan's head with disdain.
Li Muyan suddenly woke up as if from a dream, got up suddenly, walked to the stairs, turned around suddenly, walked quickly towards Madam Li, opened his arms but only hugged Madam Li vaguely.
"Mother, when everything is over, our family will leave the court and travel around the mountains and rivers."
Madam Li smiled gently and said, "Okay, mother promises you."
Li Muyan stood up. He knew that time waits for no one. When his figure disappeared at the stairs, Mrs. Li said with relief in her eyes.
"Master, Ayan has grown up."
The old marquis nodded, but when he saw the black lines in Madam Li's skin, he could no longer hold back his tears. He walked forward and wanted to hug Madam Li, but was rejected by Madam Li.
Madam Li shook her head slightly: "Master, time waits for no one." Madam Li smiled and said, using the words that Marquis Li used to teach Li Muyan, "Let's go, Master. It's rare to be able to go out, so you should prepare well."
Lord Li shed tears, hesitating to speak. Finally, he sighed and said, "I have failed you. You should have been the freest bird."
"You're talking nonsense again. You're so old." Mrs. Li stood up slowly. She moved in small steps, and her body felt a cutting pain with every step.
But Madam Li said nothing. Even though her face had turned blue, she still looked at Marquis Li with a smile.
Qin Yuqing followed Li Muyan's lead to the side door. She looked thoughtfully in the direction of the tower, thought for a moment, and then instructed Chuntao, "Purchase some soft fabrics and cover the entire spacious carriage with them."
Chuntao nodded, turned around and left the streets and alleys with the servants of the Li family who were shopping.
Li Muyan looked at Qin Yuqing with gratitude. He naturally knew that these were prepared for his mother.
After Chuntao finished packing the carriage, Madam Li walked weakly to the side door. The black lines on her skin were more obvious than before, more like cracks.
Li Muyan subconsciously stepped forward and wanted to support Madam Li, but Madam Li gently shook her head to refuse. She smiled at the Sixth Princess and spoke apologetically in a weak and trembling voice.
"I'm sorry, Sixth Princess, for keeping you waiting."
Qin Yuqing shook his head: "Can you still hold on?"
"Of course." Mrs. Li nodded weakly, but her words were full of determination.
"That's fine. Let's go. We don't have much time left." Qin Yuqing brought Lu Jingchuan to another carriage. Then Qin Yuqing lifted the curtain and looked at the Li family members who were still standing there, frowning and speaking.
"Aren't you leaving yet?"
Mrs. Li finally woke up as if from a dream. Looking at the fully cushioned carriage, her eyes became red again. Then she moved up little by little and sat down.
The cushion was thick enough that Mrs. Li felt as if she was sitting on cotton. The strange feeling on her body disappeared under the touch of the thick cushion.
The carriage drove along a remote path and soon drove out of Yongzhou, hidden in the mountains and forests, and quickly headed towards a small village in Bizhou.
"Princess, we can't arrive before dark today. Why don't we rest by the stream? What do you think?" Chuntao lifted the curtain of the carriage and handed in a map.
Qin Yuqing took the map, studied it carefully, and nodded immediately, saying, "We'll find a flatter spot by the stream and surround Madam Li's carriage. There will be a tough battle tonight."
Chun Tao nodded. She looked at the tightly wrapped secret guard beside her and said, "I'll drive the car. You take the others to check ahead."
The secret guard nodded, handed the carriage rope to Chuntao, jumped off the carriage sideways, and disappeared on the road ahead.
"Have you ever been to Jingchuan, the small village in Bizhou?" Qin Yuqing's brows were undoubtedly furrowed, and her delicate white fingers pointed at a small dot on the map. "Who do you think is more credible, Li Sui or Madam Li?"
Lu Jingchuan reached out his hand and gently rubbed Qin Yuqing's temples: "I've been there." He brought Qin Yuqing close to his arms and continued, "It's all trustworthy."
Qin Yuqing chuckled and said, "Let's wait and see."
Chun Tao opened the carriage curtain at this time. The secret guard had returned without her knowing when. "Princess, everything is ready."
"Then let's stop and take a rest." Qin Yuqing's fox eyes were full of smiles. Lu Jingchuan smiled dotingly at the side. What kind of bad idea was his A Ruan coming up with?
The carriage stopped by the river. Qin Yuqing got off the carriage with the help of Lu Jingchuan. She came to the carriage where Madam Li was and was about to speak when she heard Madam Li's voice coming over.
"It's the Sixth Princess, right?"
Qin Yuqing withdrew her hand, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said with a smile in her fox eyes: "Madam Li has good hearing."
Madam Li chuckled softly, then began to cough softly. After a while, the coughing died down in the carriage. Madam Li said weakly, "I'm sorry, Sixth Princess. I'm not feeling well, so I won't get off."
"Okay, Madam Li, you're so thoughtful." Qin Yuqing turned around and looked at Li Muyan, who was fishing in the river not far away, and called out, "Li Muyan, come and accompany Madam Li."
Hearing this, Li Muyan was a little confused and held the wooden fork he had just carved in his hand. Just as he was about to say something, he was kicked hard on the butt and almost fell down.
Looking back, Lord Li had just retracted his right foot. "What are you looking at? The Sixth Princess is calling you, why aren't you going?"
Li Muyan rubbed his butt and muttered, "Who is your child?" As he spoke, he walked into the carriage in a cowardly manner.
Qin Yuqing smiled and gestured towards Lord Li, who immediately understood and waved his hand.
At night, the bonfire made a crackling sound.
Qin Yuqing handed the prepared food to Chuntao and said, "Xiao Taozi, you should stay with Madam Li. Madam Li has difficulty in moving around, so it would be more convenient for her to have a woman to take care of her."
"Yes, Princess." Chuntao picked up the food, walked towards the carriage, lifted the curtain and walked in.
Li Muyan sat in the front of the carriage, gnawing on the grilled fish in his hand and leaning lazily on the carriage.
Qin Yuqing was fiddling with the campfire, and the next moment a cold arrow shot towards her without warning.
Lu Jingchuan took a branch and swung it casually. The arrow penetrated into the branch and was thrown out by Lu Jingchuan with his backhand.
There was a sound from the low bushes not far away, and the next moment, countless cold arrows shot out.
"Protect the princess!"
Qin Yuqing had a cold smile in his fox eyes. He picked up the long arrow stuck in the campfire, took out the longbow, and shot it at the bushes.
"Finally I'm here."
"Everyone! Follow the plan!" Qin Yuqing's voice fell, and countless secret guards rushed out, each holding a small porcelain blank in their hands.
Qin Yuqing stepped on a stone beside him and flew into the air, and the things in the bushes also appeared at this time.
Everyone came with their lower bodies kneeling on the ground, moving quickly close to the ground, with half of their bodies twisted in a strange posture and making hoarse and unpleasant growls.
If you listen carefully, you can still hear them talking.
"Sixth Princess, the antidote."
"The antidote, Princess Six took it."
"Survive and eat the Sixth Princess."
Qin Yuqing realized that this group of people were coming for him, so he took the fire starter from Lu Jingchuan and handed him the longbow. With a smile in his fox eyes, he hooked Lu Jingchuan's chin and whistled.
"Brother will protect his sister, right?"
Even though Lu Jingchuan had gotten used to being teased by Qin Yuqing from time to time these days, his cheeks still blushed at this moment, and he looked at Qin Yuqing without blinking.
Qin Yuqing exerted force on his waist and jumped up, jumping out of the crowd. Those strange crawling things immediately changed direction and crawled towards Qin Yuqing's position.
"Sixth Princess."
"Antidote."
Qin Yuqing ran towards a place not far away until she saw a white rope. She stood on the side of the rope and looked at a large group of crawling things.
"Is this the maggot?" Qin Yuqing opened the tinder and threw it on the rope. The next moment, the burning circle of fire surrounded all the maggots.
Qin Yu stood calmly outside the circle of fire: "Interesting."
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