Chapter 67 Something's fishy
"What, you don't even know how to address your senior sister anymore?"
Qin Shu deliberately raised an eyebrow at him; the more unhappy Xian Pingyan became, the happier Qin Shu was.
"Senior sister."
"Hey, little one! Junior brother, go check how the medicine is brewing. Senior sister and Master need to change the ice for the patient!"
Yun Zhao found it amusing, so he joined in Qin Shu's antics.
Xian Pingyan naturally understood Yun Zhao's meaning and was speechless.
A little baby, and he dares to laugh at him!
"Master, your disciple is going to the kitchen to watch the fire."
"Go."
Seeing his apprentice looking unhappy for the first time, Pei Jishi found it amusing.
After everyone left, Pei Jishi took out the ice that Liangzi had wrapped in, and after unwrapping it, it had all melted into water.
"Little girl, how did you come up with the idea of using snow to cool down?"
Pei Jishi looked at her with some curiosity.
"In this weather, you can't find ice in Yangguan County, but now that the snow is melting, there's plenty of snow outside~"
However, the melted snow is a bit dirty, so it needs to be wrapped in oilcloth, and then wrapped in another layer of cloth to keep out the dirt.
Yun Zhao said, puffing out her small chest.
"You little rascal! Come here, I'll teach you how to use acupuncture to lower a fever!"
Pei Jishi picked up Yun Zhao's original needle case and began to teach her needlework.
Yun Zhao was overjoyed and craned his neck to study diligently.
In my previous life, I met my master too late and was killed by Ling Xuerou after only a few years of study.
In this life, she was fortunate enough to find a master early, and she must seize the opportunity to learn as much as possible!
Outside, Wei Mingde smiled and looked away.
"The young princess is so fortunate to have become a disciple of Medicine King Valley. She will surely have great opportunities in the future!"
"The old valley master seems quite relaxed. Does that mean this epidemic isn't too troublesome?"
Compared to Wei Mingde's pleased expression, Yang Jingyan, as the county magistrate, had no time to think about others becoming apprentices.
"The old Valley Master is the best physician in the Great Zhou Dynasty. If even he looks worried, you're in trouble!"
Wei Mingde did not speak directly, but Yang Jingyan understood his meaning.
The more relaxed the old master appears, the easier it is to resolve the issue.
That's a good thing.
"The most important thing now is to prepare the necessary medicines, bedding, and food."
Otherwise, once the people in the city realize the epidemic is spreading, it will be difficult to control within the city.
Wei Mingde was a minister of the Ministry of Revenue who had risen through the ranks from the local level. He was experienced in the allocation of funds and grain, so Yang Jingyan consulted him.
Outside the city, Zhu Tao, the most skilled officer under Yang Jingyan, led a small team to each city gate to settle the refugees.
Only at the south gate were the refugees particularly fierce; no matter what was said, they refused to stay outside the city.
"Boss, something doesn't feel right to me. What good would it do them to break into the city?"
Zhu Tao pondered for a moment, then said sternly, "Go and report the situation to the magistrate and see what he says. Also, put up another large pillar behind the city gate!"
"Boss, where are we going to find a pillar?"
"Do I have to tell you where to find it? Might as well just do it myself?"
Zhu Tao kicked one of his men in the buttocks, sending him off the city wall.
When the officials arrived at the county government office, Wei Jingchen frowned upon hearing the news.
"The refugees fled to Yangguan County simply to survive; everyone else was obedient and followed orders."
But the city gate, which was causing the most trouble, refused; there's probably something fishy going on there.
"Have you seen those people? Are you sure they really are refugees?"
"They're all dressed in rags, so it must be real, right?"
The officials also found it strange, but they couldn't figure out what was wrong.
"Jingchen, why don't you bring Lu Xun along and see what's going on?"
Wei Mingde's eyes darkened slightly as he made a suggestion.
"Okay, Father, please be careful here."
Wei Jingchen thought the same thing, but he had an extra idea.
Upon arriving at the room in the backyard where the Xu and Wei families were temporarily staying, Xu Qingyi immediately went to greet them as soon as she opened the door.
"Young Master Wei, has something happened to my Zhaozhao?"
"Don't worry, Madam Yun. Not only is Zhaozhao alright, but she has also become an apprentice of Elder Pei of Medicine King Valley."
It could be said that misfortune turned into a blessing in disguise, but there's something I'd like to ask Master Xu for help with right now.
Wei Jingchen first explained Yun Zhao's situation, then looked at Xu Yifei.
"Me? How can I help you?"
Xu Yifei stood up and went to greet him with a puzzled look on his face.
He's a reckless person, and this is the first time I've heard someone ask him for help.
"There are some refugees causing trouble at the south gate, no matter how much we try to persuade them..."
None of them wanted to stay outside the city to wait for medical treatment. My father and I suspected that these people were not true refugees.
There might even be people mixed in among them, inciting the refugees to riot, their purpose in breaking into the city perhaps being because of us.
Wei Jingchen had already guessed this, but it wasn't something he could decide alone.
"Us? Are we like those assassins before us?"
Everyone suddenly panicked.
"But then, wouldn't A-Fei be even less likely to appear in front of those people?"
Xu Qingyi asked with concern.
"If we really are their target, then why would Master Xu appear before them?"
This is a good opportunity to expose the fake refugees who have infiltrated the group. Master Xu possesses superhuman strength; they can't do anything to him.
Xu Yifei immediately understood.
"Young Master Wei is right, Sister, I'll be right back!"
"Can……"
"Don't worry, sister. With Young Master Wei and the officials around, I'll be fine."
Xu Yifei comforted his sister, then instructed his two younger brothers and Zhichun to protect his sister and nephew before leaving with Wei Jingchen.
The city gates remained closed for a long time. Several refugees looked at each other, then quickly moved and gathered together.
"I just went to the north gate and saw that it was half open; the refugees have already set up camp!"
"What are we going to do? I see many refugees are starting to consider compromising!"
"You keep encouraging them, I'll go ask Brother Yang!"
"good!"
The group exchanged a few words and then dispersed.
Zhu Tao looked down from the city wall, but there were just too many people, a sea of heads, and he couldn't see anything at all.
Wei Jingchen arrived in a hurry with Xu Yifei, and Zhu Tao rushed to greet them.
"Young Master Wei, have our superiors reached a conclusion?"
Are there any strange people below the city wall?
Wei Jingchen did not answer him, but took a few steps forward and peeked out.
He was short, and Xu Yifei could see the situation below the city wall after taking a few steps forward.
"Hey, Young Master Wei, look, isn't that person's direction of movement a bit strange?"
"where?"
Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, but the crowd was so large that they couldn't see him at all.
Only Wei Jingchen and Lu Xun accurately located the person he was talking about.
"Young Master Xu is amazing! He spotted it at a glance!"
Lu Xun couldn't help but marvel.
The people they saw were the ones who were looking for "Brother A-Yang".
“He was indeed a bit strange. Everyone else was either rushing into the city or standing at a distance waiting, but he was the only one pushing his way out.”
Wei Jingchen pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Xu Yifei.
"Mr. Xu, if we open the small door now, are you confident that you can push the refugees aside and successfully squeeze them out?"
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