Chapter 361: Raising Supplies]
As for Xiao Yunshuo, thanks to Shen Fenghe's meticulous treatment and care, as well as the use of the best medicines, he recovered quickly.
Only then did Chen Fenghe's heart finally settle down.
However, every time he thought of the scene a few days ago when he was lying on the couch with a emaciated body and a vacant look in his eyes, Chen Fenghe's body would tremble uncontrollably and he was extremely scared.
If I were a step later... the consequences would be disastrous...
After Xiao Yunshuo recovered a little, he became interested in Shen Fenghe's well-made syringe.
In the past, Chen Fenghe had also taught him how to make a syringe. After arriving in Youzhou, he had also asked craftsmen to try to make a more sophisticated one.
But no matter which one, it cannot reach the level of delicate and exquisite craftsmanship used by Chen Fenghe.
His Crown Princess is always surrounded by mysteries.
For example, her medical skills and the medical equipment she used.
After Chen Fenghe gave him the injection, she saw him squinting his eyes and staring at the syringe in her hand without blinking, and she couldn't help feeling a little guilty.
"Ahem... this... this was actually bought from a merchant from the Western Regions. As you know, my grandfather's family is a royal merchant family, so he came into contact with many Western Regions merchants. They said that doctors in the Western Regions used this to treat illnesses. Later, my mother saw that I was interested in these things, so she spent a lot of money to hire a Western Regions doctor to call me. This doctor later returned to his country and gave this to me before leaving."
After explaining for a long time, Chen Fenghe felt that he was somewhat trying to cover up his mistake, so he coughed twice and said, "This set of equipment is my treasure. If it weren't for you, Your Highness, I wouldn't use it!"
Xiao Yunshuo narrowed his eyes, staring at her lovingly with a faint smile, and whispered, "I know."
After the time when he was on the verge of life and death, he felt that Chen Fenghe began to deliberately distance herself from him again.
However, this time he was no longer so lost.
What happened before was enough for him to be sure that his Crown Princess also liked him.
Then, nothing else matters.
Chen Fenghe couldn't help blushing when she heard him say that.
Why did she say that? Wouldn't that make Xiao Yunshuo misunderstand that he was very special to her?
Just when he was feeling a little annoyed, Yuan Xu came over to report the situation in the city.
Thanks to the availability of appropriate medicine, the situation in the city was quickly brought under control.
Mild cases were quickly cured, and after recovery, they actively joined the team to help others, which enabled them to produce more medicine and treat patients faster and faster.
The only hidden worry is that Youzhou City is under siege, and the remaining supplies in the city, whether medicine or food, are insufficient.
The main thing Yuan Xu came here to report was also this matter.
"Your Highness, what should we do about the shortage of supplies? The city only has enough food for three days at most. If we don't replenish it, then even if the sick in the city are cured, in a few days, the city will fall into chaos again due to hunger."
Xiao Yunshuo and Shen Fenghe couldn't help but frown.
This is indeed a realistic and imminent matter.
Once a life-threatening situation arises, most people reveal their selfishness. Especially when many people gather together and are trapped in a dangerous city, the situation will deteriorate quickly.
This is human nature, and no one can curb it.
Even if that person is an emperor or a prince.
There is only one most effective way, which is to eliminate the crisis that threatens people's survival.
Xiao Yunshuo pondered for a moment and said, "Pass the order down, send out carrier pigeons, and use all possible means of communication to have the Dark Chamber organizations in the three prefectures and thirteen states near Youzhou City prepare food and send it to Youzhou City.
"Yes. But even so, I'm afraid it will take at least five days or even longer..."
Shen Fenghe thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, I do have a solution."
Hearing this, Xiao Yunshuo looked at her and asked, "What method?"
Chen Fenghe said, "How about letting Mother and I go to the city tower and talk to the people outside the city walls, asking them to provide some supplies to the city. The Emperor has already issued an edict pardoning Mother and our crimes, and will also welcome Mother and the Ninth Prince back to the palace. The prefect of Hejian Prefecture is aware of this. Originally, the most suitable person to come forward would be the prefect of Youzhou City or the imperial envoy, but unfortunately, they are both sick and dead. Now, the most suitable ones are only Mother and the Ninth Prince. Moreover, if Mother comes forward, everyone in the besieged Youzhou City will remember that Mother once intervened on their behalf. When Your Highness returns to the palace and resumes the throne of Crown Prince, the people of Youzhou City will surely support Your Highness for this reason."
Xiao Yunshuo looked at Chen Fenghe and didn't say anything for a while.
When it comes to helping him regain his position as crown prince, Chen Fenghe has always given him a lot of good advice.
Yuan Xu also nodded and said, "Your Highness, I think your Majesty's method is indeed a good one."
Chen Fenghe added, "It's just... I'm afraid I'll have to inconvenience Mother. I have to ask her to pretend that her appearance has been disfigured by illness."
Otherwise, if the emperor forces us to return to the palace, it will be troublesome."
Qin Mengyue had no objection to Chen Fenghe's proposal.
"As long as I don't have to go back to the palace and face that sanctimonious person, I don't feel wronged if I just make a fool of myself."
After the matter was settled, on the second day, Qin Mengyue brought the Ninth Prince to the tower of Youzhou City.
The general who led the troops to besiege the city was once a subordinate of Qin Mengyue's father and brother, and recognized Qin Mengyue.
After Qu Wenmin died, General Xu was transferred from elsewhere to replace Qu Wenmin.
Qin Mengyue recognized the general at a glance and said with infinite emotion, "General Xu? It's been many years since we last met. I hope you are doing well, General Xu."
General Xu was stunned for a moment, trying to recognize her for a long time before asking in extreme shock, "You are... the Emperor... no, it should be Concubine Meng? But how did your face become like this?"
Qin Mengyue's face was disguised by Chen Fenghe using a human skin mask to make it look very ugly.
General Xu had seen Qin Mengyue's beautiful face, so he was so shocked.
Qin Mengyue smiled bitterly and said, "A few days ago, the Imperial Envoy wrote a letter to the prefect. Didn't General Xu know about it? It's a pity that I suddenly contracted a serious illness. Although I'm cured now, I didn't expect my face to be ruined..."
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