Chapter 382: Your Majesty's Concern
But after all, it was the Imperial Concubine who said it, and he couldn't refute it.
After all, most of what he said made sense, so in the end he nodded and agreed to all of Song Qingyan's arrangements.
Outside the city gate, the Emperor of Great Chu was sitting in his carriage, anxiously waiting for news from Yingyi.
Just now, we encountered a group of assassins on the road, and haven't found any clues yet. Now, we encounter such a thing again outside Dingze City.
The gate of Dingze City was heavily guarded, and even Yingyi had to work hard to get in.
Although the Great Chu Emperor did not show any anxiety on his face, the way he knocked on the rim of the car betrayed him.
Finally, he couldn't help it and opened the car curtain again to look at Wei Cheng: "What's wrong?"
Wei Cheng hurried forward and whispered, "Master, Yingyi hasn't come back yet."
"From what we heard, more and more people inside want to leave the city. The guards don't know what's going on, they are just following the orders of the county magistrate."
At this point, Wei Cheng's voice lowered again: "Master, do you want to reveal your identity?"
The Great Chu Emperor shook his head: "Wait for news from Yingyi."
If Qingyan and the others entered the city, they would definitely send back news.
Now Qingyan still has a high fever, but fortunately, Master Pei is by her side and can protect both mother and daughter in times of danger.
Yue Guiren, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke and looked at the Great Chu Emperor with worry: "Master, the Madam..."
The Great Chu Emperor had never been a man who was sympathetic to women, and now he had no energy to comfort Lady Yue. He just shook his head and said, "It's okay."
He didn't even look at Yue Guiren.
Instead, Xiao Kui beside her whispered in Yue Guiren's ear: "Don't worry, the queen will be fine."
"Your Majesty is a brave general who can lead so many soldiers. How could you be trapped in this small county town?"
"Besides, we have Prince Pei here. I heard that Prince Pei is brave and resourceful at a young age, and he will definitely be able to protect the queen's safety."
The Great Chu Emperor glanced at Xiao Kui and said nothing more.
"Master, Yingyi is back." Wei Cheng's voice echoed outside.
Soon, Ying Yi's voice came from outside: "Master, Madam and her family have settled down in the house that Wei Cheng bought."
"Madam's fever has subsided."
"Master, there must be a plague spreading in the city. Madam must have already visited the epidemic center. It is said that the county magistrate, Lord An, is sending people all over the city to capture those infected with the plague and take them to the epidemic center. This has caused such chaos."
"Madam also said that the city is in chaos now and they cannot leave the city. If this precedent is set, it will make it more difficult for Lord An."
Yue Guiren couldn't help but speak: "Then isn't the queen in danger?"
But her question fell on deaf ears and no one responded to her.
The Emperor of Great Chu was naturally also worried about Song Qingyan's safety, but Qingyan was right.
The fact that Lord An could make such a decision shows that he is indeed a good official who is wholeheartedly serving the people and the country.
If the gates of Dingze City were opened now, countless people would rush in all directions, and the plague would spread more seriously.
It was for this reason that Qing Yan must have decided not to cause trouble for Lord An.
He just nodded: "What else did you say?"
"Madam also said that Wei Cheng should take the old man to a nearby place to settle down. We don't know where those assassins came from. If they have any tricks up their sleeves, it will be dangerous."
"Madam is right." Wei Cheng agreed with the Royal Concubine's statement.
Just now, His Majesty said that he wanted to wait here for news from Yingyi, but he disagreed.
But His Majesty insisted on doing so, and as a subject, he could only obey and protect His Majesty well.
Now that Madam has mentioned this, I believe His Majesty will certainly agree.
"Master, let's find a place to settle down first!" Wei Cheng continued to strike while the iron was hot.
Ying Yi continued, "Madam also mentioned that since there is a plague in Dingze City, there must be a shortage of doctors. I hope you can mobilize doctors from the surrounding towns to come and help."
As if he was afraid that His Majesty would insist on entering the city, Wei Cheng spoke again: "Master, your safety is the most important thing now. Madam is right. We should find a place to settle down."
The Great Chu Emperor finally nodded: "That's fine, it's better than having everyone go in. I... I'll make plans outside, that's fine too."
After hearing His Majesty's words, Wei Cheng quickly ordered: "Turn the car around and go to Heyang County next door."
"All people, obey!" Suddenly, a shout came from outside, "According to Lord An's order, all people must return to their homes and wait patiently."
"Master, it's Pei... Pei Chuyan!" Wei Cheng said in surprise.
The Great Chu Emperor also hurriedly opened the curtain and looked forward. Sure enough, the person standing on the city wall and speaking was Pei Chuyan.
It seems Qingyan has already made arrangements.
For some reason, the moment he saw Pei Chuyan, the Emperor of Great Chu instantly relaxed and no longer had the anxious feeling he had just had.
People in the crowd started to speak out in rebuttal.
There were people outside the city and people inside the city.
"I went out to visit relatives yesterday and can't come back to the city today. Please open the door and let me go home!"
"We want to leave the city! Why are you trapping us in this city?"
"Sir, is there really an epidemic? I heard that many people have been taken to the epidemic center by the county magistrate!"
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The people's doubts continued, but Pei Chuyan was not panicked.
"As this brother said, there is indeed an epidemic in the city, so we must not harm others."
Seeing that the people's voices were about to rise again, Pei Chuyan continued to speak.
"I think everyone doesn't know that His Majesty is now in our Dingze City," Pei Chuyan said, holding up his waist badge, "I am the guard beside His Majesty."
"Don't worry, since His Majesty is with us, the higher-ups will definitely not abandon us."
The Great Chu Emperor couldn't help but laugh when he heard Pei Chuyan's words: "You are just talking nonsense."
The tone behind Pei Chuyan's words was very similar to Lu Xingwan's expression when he was telling lies with his eyes closed.
I saw that the people below finally settled down.
Pei Chuyan continued, "So everyone can just go home now. Medicine will be delivered to your homes after 3 pm this afternoon. As long as you are fine, just stay home."
"If there are any problems, they will be isolated first, and a doctor will come to see them naturally."
"If you all gather here, and someone in the crowd gets infected, more people will be infected in less than half an hour. Wouldn't that increase the danger?"
After hearing Pei Chuyan's words, people began to return one after another.
"Forget it, forget it. Let's go! You won't let us leave the city gate even if we stay here."