Chapter 87 Want to Live?
"Lord Yang, don't worry. Epidemic prevention should include cremating the bodies of infected individuals."
Although this commander of the Imperial Guards died from the poison, he had come into contact with people suffering from the plague.
Nobody can say for sure whether they've been infected or not; we're doing this for safety's sake.
The same logic applies to Lord Yang's memorial to the court; those two imperial guards should also be detained for observation.
Pei Jishi explained to Yang Jingyan.
Yang Jingyan was in a real bind, hoping that this commander of the Imperial Guards wasn't that important to His Majesty.
Writing memorials to the court was Yang Jingyan's responsibility; Pei Jishi was only concerned with his own work.
"Lord Yang, how is the preparation of the medicinal herbs progressing?"
Without medicinal herbs, even if he could fly, it would be useless for a doctor.
"All the medicinal herbs in the city have been gathered together, but there is a significant shortage of the herb we mentioned yesterday. I'm trying to find a way to have Zhu Tao lead a team to the nearby prefecture to request it."
When it comes to medicinal herbs, Yang Jingyan gets an even bigger headache.
However, they were already short-handed, and if Zhu Tao left with his men, it would only make matters worse.
Seeing his worried expression, Xu Yifei relayed Xu Yinan's suggestion from the previous night: "Lord Yang, doesn't the gambling house owner know the Imperial Guards?"
"Where there's a mix of all sorts of people, maybe we can find some other connections. Why not ask him if he has any alternative methods?"
“I think we can give it a try, since it takes time to transfer people to other state capitals.”
Pei Jishi immediately agreed and then suggested, "Zhenyuan Escort Agency has extensive connections; perhaps they can find a way too."
Yang Jingyan pondered for a moment, nodded, and walked out.
"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. I'll send someone to find them right away!"
Seeing this, Yun Zhao hurriedly chased after him with her short legs, saying, "Uncle Yang, Zhao Zhao is going too! Zhao Zhao is going too!"
Xu Yifei reacted quickly and pulled her back.
"Zhao Zhao, you must be tired after taking the tiger out for so long last night. Go back and rest first. Let the adults take care of these things!"
"Uncle, please let go of me! Zhao Zhao isn't going to play around, she's going to get treatment for Uncle Li!"
Yun Zhao struggled incessantly, trying to jump out of Xu Yifei's arms.
Upon hearing that she was going for medical treatment, Xu Yifei thought for a moment, then picked her up and left.
"Your uncle will go with you!"
Yun Zhao: ?
She's planning to ask about the Fifth Prince. What are you doing here?
"Uncle, I haven't been home all night. My mother must be worried sick. Please go back and let her know I'm safe!"
"Besides, I'm going to see a doctor; what are you going to do coming along? With Lord Yang here, are you worried I'll get lost?"
The commotion caused by the uncle and nephew attracted the attention of others, and Wei Jingchen took the initiative to go over to them.
"Mr. Xu, I have some errands to run. Uncle Lu and I will go with Zhaozhao."
Madam Yun and the others must be extremely worried. Why don't you go back and let them know you're safe? And..."
At this point, he lowered his voice: "Moreover, with so many people sent out by the yamen, it would be reassuring to have Master Xu guarding the yamen."
Xu Yifei's eyes narrowed, and he immediately understood what he meant.
He felt that Wei Jingchen's words made sense, and then looked at his little nephew in his arms.
"Zhaozhao, remember to take Huahua with you when you go out, okay?"
"Okay! Zhao Zhao understands!"
Yun Zhao nodded quickly.
Xu Yifei put her down, and she ran out in a flash to catch up with Yang Jingyan.
Seeing Wei Jingchen catch up, Yun Zhao stroked Hua Hua's head, her eyes darting around.
She had to think of a way to get Wei Jingchen away.
Wei Jingchen followed behind her unhurriedly, and as he looked at her expression, a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
"Zhaozhao, I have some errands to run. You go with the officials to the gambling den. If they leave first, wait for me to come and get you, okay?"
Yun Zhao looked up in surprise, his eyes filled with undisguised joy.
"OK!"
She quickly realized she had been too excited and composed herself.
"Then Brother Jingchen, you go ahead and get busy. Zhaozhao will obediently follow the officers!"
Wei Jingchen was amused by her cleverness and subconsciously raised his hand to gently tap her forehead.
"You should be careful."
His tone was filled with a doting affection that he himself was unaware of.
"Okay~ Zhao Zhao is going now!"
Yun Zhao turned around and climbed onto Hua Hua's back, holding the tiger cub in his arms.
"Huahua, let's go!"
Wei Jingchen watched her departing figure, pondered for a moment, and then left as well.
Just as he turned around, Yun Zhao happened to turn his head to look at him.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, he inadvertently helped her get rid of her uncle.
Yun Zhao grew increasingly curious about this handsome young man from the capital.
At dawn, the city gates were not yet open, and those inside the city had not yet left their homes.
Yun Zhao rode the tiger through the streets, with Zhu Tao following behind, not daring to ride alongside the tiger.
"Young Princess, will you keep this tiger with you from now on?"
Looking at the robust tiger, Zhu Tao finally couldn't help but ask.
"That depends on whether Hua Hua is willing to come with me~"
"Huahua?"
"It's Tiger's name, I just named it, doesn't it sound nice?"
Yun Zhao turned to look at Zhu Tao, his face full of sincerity.
"Yes, it sounds good..."
Can anyone tell him why a tiger is named "Hua Hua"?
"Young Princess, the city is a place where people live, and now no one dares to come out."
However, with so many people living in the city, it wasn't always convenient for tigers to roam freely.
"That depends on whether Hua Hua is happy or not. I wouldn't dare to kick it out of the city!"
Yun Zhao thought that they would leave once the epidemic situation in Yangguan County stabilized.
Therefore, whether or not the tigers are driven out of the city has become less important.
If they insist on driving it out of the city, Yun Zhao will have to suspect that Zhu Tao is the same official Wei Jingchen mentioned who is eyeing her abilities.
Perhaps having overheard Yun Zhao and Zhu Tao's conversation, Hua Hua suddenly turned around and glared at Zhu Tao.
Zhu Tao felt a chill run down his spine from that one look.
"Then, the young princess must keep a close eye on it, after all, it is a wild beast."
Seeing his nervous appearance, Yun Zhao thought that he was probably just scared.
"Huahua, let's hurry up!"
Since they're scared, she should just leave.
The group arrived at the casino, but Li Dali avoided seeing them.
"This is outrageous! Our lords want to see him, and he dares not refuse?"
Zhu Tao was annoyed, and his hand instinctively went to the sword at his waist.
Yun Zhao calmly raised his hand, signaling Zhu Tao not to get agitated.
Her composed demeanor made Zhu Tao seem like a greenhorn.
“Go tell Uncle Li that if he wants to live, he either has to come out and see me, or let me in.”
Yun Zhao's domineering demeanor drew everyone's attention.
Li Dali's men sneered and with a "whoosh," drew the daggers tucked behind their waists.
The dagger gleamed coldly as the man looked at her with a sneer.
"Such arrogance, you little brat! Go back to your mother and drink her milk. This is a gambling den; one wrong move and you could lose your head!"
Adhering to his ruthless and taciturn nature, Yun Zhao huffed and puffed as he climbed down from the tiger's back.
Just as everyone was wondering what was going on, Yun Zhao suddenly patted the tiger's butt.
"Huahua, grab him!"
Everyone: ?!
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