Is your father in the hands of the Prince of Yan?
Mo Sheng confessed: "Yan Wang used my father's life to blackmail me into becoming a spy. If I betray him, my father's life will be in danger."
Although Yan Wang is a villain, he has indeed been very good to Liu Yu, so Miss Chen Yu need not worry about Liu Yu's safety.
After confining Mo Sheng to Jing Shu Yuan, Chen Yu went to the palace to meet the emperor.
She was anxious to find Liu Yu, but she walked into the Ziji Palace with steady steps.
The emperor was reviewing memorials, his brow furrowed and he sighed frequently.
"Speak, what business do you have with me?"
Shen Yu quickly knelt down, "Greetings, Your Majesty. I have important matters to report to Your Majesty upon entering the palace."
"Stand up and speak."
Chen Yu stood up and stood in front of the Emperor, but the Emperor was still looking through the memorials.
She had no choice but to raise her voice and report: "Your Majesty, today I learned that there is a divine physician in the northern border region named Mo Xiao, who knows more than 5,600 kinds of herbs and also has his own specially made medicines."
Shen Yu earnestly requested the Emperor's permission to bring Mo Xiao to the capital to compile a medical book, so as to benefit the people of the world.
The emperor put down the memorial and was stunned.
Currently, with the national treasury depleted and the people suffering, the most pressing issue is how to extract money from officials and businessmen, rather than wasting human and financial resources on medical care.
The Emperor did not look at Chen Yu, but said in a deep voice: "The weather is currently bitterly cold, and the soldiers on the northern border also need skilled physicians. The matter of compiling a medical book will be postponed until next year."
Chen Yu, dejected, knelt again and pleaded, "Your Majesty, Mo Xiao has traveled extensively throughout the land, possessing not only vast knowledge but also superb medical skills. His unique prescriptions must be recorded as soon as possible and disseminated nationwide to truly benefit the court and the people."
The Emperor, still looking down at the memorials, sighed and said, "Alas! I've already said we'll discuss it again next year. Eunuch Cai, send someone to escort Mu Chenyu back."
Although Chen Yu was displeased, she had no choice but to leave.
At this moment, Hongyu, who was hiding in the shadows, was puzzled: The scout reported that Chenyu took Mo Xiaoniang to the Miraculous Healer to treat the cripple. It turned out that Mo Xiaoniang was the one who performed the treatment.
Hongyu was puzzled: Chenyu's medical skills are superb, adhesions? Why would she need Mo Xiaoniang's treatment? Besides, even if Chenyu can't cure it, there's still Old Master Li.
She was completely baffled. Then the scouts reported that Chen Yu had asked the Emperor to bring Mo Xiao to the capital to compile a medical book.
Strange indeed. Although the head steward's medical skills are not even half as good as Chen Yu's, he is knowledgeable and well-versed in more than 5,000 kinds of herbs. Why would Mo Xiao need to write a medical book?
It's obvious that Chen Yu is lying.
To find out what was going on, she hid in the shadows and eavesdropped on the conversation between the Emperor and Chen Yu.
Shen Yu left the main hall, secretly wiping her eyes with her sleeve before hurriedly departing.
Seeing this, Hongyu secretly pondered: the only person who could make Chenyu go to such lengths is probably Liu Yu.
If Liu Yu is alive, then who took him away?
Thinking of this, Hongyu held her breath, feeling extremely apprehensive. Instead of appearing to serve the Emperor the calming soup, she hurriedly left.
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The hour of Xu (7-9 PM).
It was already pitch black.
The door of Anping Flower Tea Shop opened, and Chen Yu and Jiu'er came out. Looking up, they saw that Shen Lan and Chi Yan had prepared four horses and were waiting.
Shen Yu wore a silk brocade cloak, a cotton-padded mask, and cotton shoes.
She was going on a long journey to the northern frontier to find Liu Yu.
In order to keep it a secret from the Mu family, she used the excuse of accompanying An'er and Ping'er to hand over the management of the Mu family to Mu Nanfeng and Gu Lingrong.
To avoid a leak, she set off under the cover of night.
In order to avoid being discovered by the Prince of Yan, she asked Su Shi to lead the way, and went to the northern frontier under the pretext of returning home to visit relatives.
Su Shi is Su Ma's younger brother. Back then, Bai Yehua ordered Su Ma to write a letter in Liao script framing General Mu for colluding with Liao, which led to General Mu's death.
Feeling guilty, Su Ma shielded Shen Yu from Zuo Meier's assassination attempt and died. Shen Yu then left Su Shi in the Mu family to manage their business.
Su Shi rode up, dismounted, and rushed to Chen Yu, trying to dissuade her: "Sister, if you have any instructions, just tell Su Shi. You're a woman traveling such a long distance in this freezing weather; I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."
"Yes, young lady, Chi Yan and I will escort Young Master Su back. You can stay at home."
"Young lady, you not only have to manage the shop, but also handle all the affairs of the Mu family. Please stay, young lady. Chi Yan understands your intentions and will do his utmost to complete... the tasks you have entrusted to me."
【Girl, An'er and Ping'er can't live without you, please stay.】
Shen Lan, Chi Yan, and Jiu'er all tried to dissuade Shen Yu.
Shen Yu was already in tears. Her two children were in the capital, and the person she loved was on the northern frontier. She was torn between the two.
I thought that the Emperor would allow Mo Xiao to enter the capital, considering the Mu family's donation of a thousand cotton quilts.
To everyone's surprise, the Emperor was utterly impartial!
That was it; she had no choice but to personally travel to the northern frontier to find Liu Yu.
She shook her head at the crowd and strode towards the horse.
Squeak! The door opened, and Yanran and Cuiwei ran out.
Yanran stepped forward and grabbed Chenyu's arm: "Sister-in-law, Mother wants me to go. Besides, I'm stronger than you, so let me go."
Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats approached.
The group turned to look and saw it was King Jing.
Prince Jing leaped down from his horse and stood before Chen Yu, explaining his purpose: "His Majesty has granted me permission to go to the northern border to bring Mo Xiao to the capital. Chen Yu need not go secretly."
Shen Yu looked at Prince Jing in astonishment and disbelief, asking, "Why? His Majesty has decided to postpone this matter until next year..."
Shen Yu suddenly stopped, only then realizing that Prince Jing was helping her.
She looked at Chi Yan and saw that Chi Yan was looking down and guilty, so she knew that Chi Yan had told King Jing about the search for Liu Yu.
She bowed to Prince Jing in gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness, Prince Jing. Regardless of how you persuaded the Emperor, I, Chenyu, must go in person to find peace of mind."
"Ha!" Prince Jing scoffed. "[Shen Yu is overthinking it. Bringing Mo Xiao to the capital this time is for my personal reasons. I've already requested a long leave from the Emperor and I'm determined to go in person. I have to make the trip no matter what. As long as that person is on the northern border, I will definitely bring him back.]"
Shen Yu was even more surprised. Her almond-shaped eyes, which had been wide open, furrowed in confusion as she asked, "Personal reasons? Is Prince Jing ill? Why didn't I examine him myself? Why travel all the way to the northern border to ask Mo Xiao for help?"
King Jing was stunned. In fact, Chi Yan had secretly sent someone to inform him that Chen Yu was going to the northern border to find Liu Yu.
King Jing was shocked upon hearing this news. Liu Yu was still alive?
Regardless of whether it was true or not, he could not allow Chen Yu to go to the northern frontier. Therefore, he pleaded with the emperor to allow him to bring Mo Xiao to the capital, citing a personal ailment.
If Liu Yu is really still alive, he will definitely bring him back to Chen Yu.
At this moment, he could only lower his head and whisper, "I have a hidden ailment."
The group was shocked, thinking to themselves: No wonder King Jing did not marry or take concubines, nor did he ever visit brothels; it turns out he had a hidden illness.
Shen Yu, her face flushed, gently comforted him, saying, "Even if Prince Jing's hidden ailment is inconvenient for me to examine, we can always ask Elder Li for treatment. Elder Li's medical skills are unparalleled in the world."
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