The message Kong Xiu brought had absolutely no connection to the Prime Minister's residence or the original owner's mother...
In addition, given the original owner's impression of Kong Xiu's previous life, she no longer worried about the original owner's mother and the Shen family.
Ning Xi'er was completely unaware that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
Xie Zhun instructed Xuan Feng to bring in the people from Xiu De.
"Your Highness."
Qin Yuan clasped his hands in a fist salute, but did not kneel.
Xie Zhun sat up and returned the greeting to Qin Yuan.
Judging from the looks of it, they not only know each other, but are also very important guests.
Qin Yuan looked to both sides, and then Eunuch Xu, Zheng Chengguang, Zheng Ye, and the others withdrew.
Ning Xi'er glanced at Qin Yuan, then sat up, preparing to follow Xuan Feng away...
But Xie Zhun stopped her and reached out his hand to her.
Ning Xi'er turned around and sat back down next to Xie Zhun, thinking he had something to say.
Unexpectedly, Xie Zhun grasped her hand, smiled, and looked at Qin Yuan, "Xi'er, greets your senior brother..."
Qin Yuan smiled and then looked at Ning Xi'er.
There was only one woman sitting in the tent, so I could roughly guess her identity.
It's only because of Ning Xi'er's special status and Marquis Dingyuan Ning Wei's ambiguous attitude, playing both sides, that Xie Zhun wouldn't get so close to her...
Therefore, Qin Yuan did not pay close attention.
But Xie Zhun kept her behind alone at this moment and introduced her so formally, Qin Yuan realized how important she was to Xie Zhun.
Ning Wei was cunning by nature, but upon hearing that this princess's stepmother was seriously ill and her maternal grandfather, Prime Minister Chen, was a rare and upright figure in the court...
Qin Yuan's gaze softened considerably when he looked at Ning Xi'er.
Ning Xi'er was also sizing up Qin Yuan.
This person has relaxed features and is dressed like a scholar; he looks like a learned man.
Wei Xunfang, as the Grand Tutor of the previous dynasty and Xie Zhun's mentor, was called Xie Zhun's senior brother by Xie Zhun. Since he came from Wei Xunfang, he must have been Wei Xunfang's disciple and was of a higher generation than Xie Zhun.
But Qin Yuan was different from ordinary scholars.
He didn't have the arrogance of a scholar, but rather a heroic and righteous air about him, suggesting he was skilled in martial arts.
Xie Zhun introduced Ning Xi'er, "Xi'er, your senior brother is our teacher's eldest disciple and has helped me a lot..."
This statement was also meant to reassure Ning Xi'er that Qin Yuan was someone she could trust.
Xie Zhun never let go of Ning Xi'er's hand from beginning to end.
Seeing this, Qin Yuan knew that Xie Zhun did not intend to avoid Ning Xi'er, so he seized the opportunity to communicate.
"We have already captured the person who came with the jade pendant."
Qin Yuan got straight to the point.
But it was like a thunderclap, surprising Ning Xi'er.
Xu Yan...
I see!
It must have been a prior agreement between Xie Zhun and his master Wei Xunfang that different tokens represented different ways of handling the situation.
The jade pendant Xu Yan took away must have been a way of revealing himself to Wei Xunfang...
In that case, Ning Xi'er naturally doesn't need to worry about Xu Yan's situation.
Qin Yuan continued, "Master's efforts to gather supplies and men were met with fierce obstruction from the Crown Prince's faction..."
"Originally, Master planned for me to bring two hundred men to provide backup, but the Wei residence is surrounded and completely sealed off. Fortunately, the county magistrate is on good terms with Master and is working hard to negotiate..."
From what I can tell, the person who was supposed to be there to meet them won't be able to arrive anytime soon.
Even earlier, the supplies that Xie Zhun had asked Wei Xunfang from Enshi to prepare in advance were probably also trapped.
To be Xie Zhun's mentor, one must be exceptionally talented. Yet, even so, he had already retired to the countryside, unable to match the resources that the Crown Prince could mobilize.
Moreover, Xie Zhun's rivals are far more than just the Crown Prince.
"My master asked me to convey a message: Your Highness, please put it down. No matter what, the supplies we've collected will not be lost in the slightest..."
Qin Yuan's tone conveyed a spirit of fighting to the death.
Xie Zhun exchanged a glance with Ning Xi'er, then turned to comfort Qin Yuan, saying, "Senior brother, go back and tell Master to take care! Regarding supplies, we've found other channels; preserving our lives is the most important thing..."
Qin Yuan was slightly surprised. Xie Zhun's secretly run businesses had all been quickly controlled by the Crown Prince's faction, except for the shops and residences that had been liquidated in advance...
All other entrusted sales have been severed...
They are all having such a hard time on the outside...
Xie Zhun was surrounded. On his way there, he encountered villagers fleeing famine and learned the reason for their plight...
I wonder how Xie Zhun managed to procure the supplies?
Xie Zhun didn't say much, only looking at Ning Xi'er, "Thanks to the Princess..."
Qin Yuan was even more puzzled.
Xie Zhun smiled and unzipped his trousers to show Qin Yuan.
Qin Yuan was shocked when he saw the skin color of Xie Zhun's calves.
He immediately stepped forward, examined the area closely, and looked puzzled.
Xie Zhun personally explained that Ning Xi'er was knowledgeable in medicine and had discovered that the toxins in his body were the "five poisons" such as centipede and scorpion, as well as aconite and pinellia.
Qin Yuan was shocked.
Xie Zhun immediately comforted him, telling him that Ning Xi'er had essentially eliminated the toxins from his body through acupuncture, medicinal baths, and oral Chinese medicine...
Currently, I am in the process of recuperating.
At this time, only the two of them, Zheng Chengguang, Zheng Ye, Eunuch Xu, and the four guards know about it.
Qin Yuan nodded. This matter was of great importance. Apart from reporting to his master, they would definitely keep it a secret when he returned.
"The princess said she would help me stand up again!"
Xie Zhun smiled.
Qin Yuan's expression completely changed.
From wariness and suspicion to deep gratitude at this moment.
He and his master knew better than anyone how much suffering Xie Zhun had endured...
If Your Highness could stand up again, how many souls would be comforted...?
The master must be very pleased!
Qin Yuan suddenly perked up and looked at Xie Zhun with burning eyes.
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