This is an unexpected disaster.
Jiang Qiao looked at the pile of horse carcasses not far away, and a wave of sadness rose in his heart.
She sighed, thinking that such trouble would be difficult to solve.
The most important thing now is to find out the cause of the horse accident, otherwise there will be greater losses in the future.
Jiang Qiao looked around and found that the air was filled with only unpleasant odors and the smell of grass.
forage!
Jiang Qiao remembered something and suddenly walked towards the manger.
The horse must have eaten something it shouldn't have if it is showing these symptoms.
Sure enough, this matter was man-made.
Logically, there should be leftover horse fodder in the trough, but now it is empty, with only some fodder residue. Could it be that someone is guilty and afraid of leaving evidence?
Jiang Qiao felt a little annoyed looking at the empty trough, but she still reached in and picked up some powder on the stone wall.
The grass foam is still very rough and it hurts my hands when I rub it.
Jiang Qiao lowered his head and sniffed, and there was the scent of Kangtou grass.
If animals eat this thing, they will foam at the mouth, just like a drunk person, but they will go into shock after a long time.
Conger grass mostly grows in swamps, and it is difficult for ordinary people to get enough to cause accidents to so many horses.
Jiang Qiao didn't know who to suspect because this matter concerned the political affairs of the Hanbei Kingdom.
This kind of thing was probably done to prevent Jiang Hao from going to the border.
What exactly happened at the border?
Jiang Qiao's mind was a little confused. The most urgent thing now was to quickly prepare an antidote for the horses with mild symptoms to avoid causing greater losses.
…
Zhang Heng, director of the Imperial Medical Bureau, looked at the prescription in his hand and didn't know what to say.
This was what Jiang Qiao stuffed into his hand. He left after stuffing it in, leaving only one sentence, "Boil these medicines into a soup and add it to the horse's fodder. I'm going to the palace."
Zhang Heng stood there to digest the thought for a while. He didn't know whether he should believe this prescription or not.
After a while, Zhang Heng took the prescription out to find his colleagues and ordered them to start boiling the medicine.
Forget it, I can only try my best.
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The Imperial Palace, a side hall of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
The people inside have woken up, and it sounds like they are arguing with someone.
"I already said I'm fine, just let me go!"
"General, it's not that we don't want you to walk, it's just that your body is not able to move around easily. You should stay in bed and rest."
Jiang Hao cursed a few times, "I know my body well enough. I won't die. Don't try to stop me. Believe it or not, I'll beat you up too!"
"Oh, General, please forgive me. This is the emperor's order. He wants you to rest well first, and he will make arrangements for other matters."
Jiang Hao wanted to say something else, but was interrupted.
"You guys go down first, I want to talk to my dad." Jiang Qiao pushed the door open and went in.
The young eunuchs didn't want to be there either, so they retreated after getting the OK.
When Jiang Hao saw his daughter coming, he immediately sat back on the bed and asked inquiringly, "Qiao Qiao, your mother... doesn't she know?"
Jiang Qiao also found a chair to sit down, his brows finally relaxed. "She doesn't know, Dad, the stables are fine now. I've found a way to treat the horses. They should be fine after half a month of rest."
Unexpectedly, Jiang Hao became anxious again when he heard Banyue, "How can that be! I have to leave the day after tomorrow!"
"Dad, is the situation at the border so urgent? What exactly happened?" Jiang Qiao asked.
Jiang Hao hesitated and said nothing.
Jiang Qiao was anxious, "Dad, it's already this late, are you still going to hide it from me?"
"Nan Qiang has already sent out troops. I'm afraid a war is about to be fought." Jiang Hao's eyes turned red when he thought of this.
He continued, inexplicably sad. "According to the plan, your mother and I should be preparing your dowry today so we can have a grand wedding tomorrow. Now this has happened... Qiao Qiao, you should have been a noble lady. Having a father like me has made you suffer. And your mother, she hasn't had a peaceful day since she married me..."
"I'm not a good husband, nor a good father... The Southern Qiang are coming with such force this time, I'm not sure if I'll ever see my unborn child. Daddy wants to see you get married before he goes off to fight..."
Jiang Qiao didn't want to cry, but tears couldn't help falling from her eyes.
My biggest regret in my previous life was that I failed to protect the Jiang family and the unborn child.
Isn’t it enough in this life?
"Dad, you will see. Have a good rest. I will go find Fu Yanci and tell him that the wedding date has been postponed. We will wait for you to come back."
Jiang Qiao left.
She was listless all the way.
Finally arrived at Fu Yanci's residence.
Jiang Qiao knocked on the door, and it was opened by a little servant boy who looked as big as a stone.
"Are you here to see the Imperial Master?"
"right."
"Are you the Imperial Master's unmarried wife?"
Jiang Qiao: "...If nothing unexpected happens, it will be me."
"Then come in. The master is not feeling well this morning and is resting in his bedroom."
Jiang Qiao followed the little servant along a winding path and arrived at a quaint courtyard.
Fu Yanci seems to like plants very much. The yard is full of various flowers and plants. They are very beautiful and make people feel inexplicably better.
"It's right here. Go in. No need to knock. The adults won't be angry."
After saying this, the little servant left, leaving Jiang Qiao alone, disheveled in the wind.
Jiang Qiao pushed the door open anyway.
There weren't many things in the room, and they were all neatly arranged. On the table was the scented tea that Jiang Qiao also liked to drink and... a set of red clothes.
Jiang Qiao walked over and gently stroked the dress. It was their wedding dress, embroidered with gold thread.
Fu Yanci usually wears light clothes, which are enough to make him look extraordinary. Jiang Qiao doesn't know what Fu Yanci looks like in this red dress. She can't imagine it because she is confused.
Jiang Qiao didn't know that Fu Yanci woke up the moment she came in.
Fu Yanci walked gently behind Jiang Qiao, opened his arms and hugged her.
Jiang Qiao was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't notice the movement behind him. Suddenly, he was hugged and his body stiffened at first, then slowly relaxed.
She felt Fu Yanci's breath and his warm body, and her heartbeat began to accelerate.
Fu Yanci hugged Jiang Qiao tightly, his chin resting on her shoulder, and he could smell the faint floral scent on her.
He knew what Jiang Qiao came to talk to him about. Such a big thing had happened, and there would be no happy events in the capital.
The two hugged each other, and no one spoke.
They felt each other's heartbeats, each other's breaths, and each other's presence. At this moment, their world only contained each other, only this tranquility and warmth.
The hug passed quickly and Fu Yanci let go of Jiang Qiao.
Jiang Qiao turned around, and their eyes met. Fu Yanci looked into her eyes, feeling her affection, and he knew that their relationship had taken a step closer.
"Fu Yanci, I know you don't have much feelings for me yet. When you said you wanted to marry me that day, it was completely unexpected to me. But, whether you believe it or not, I came here for you."
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