Chapter 329 Even though time has passed, my love for him remains unchanged
When Zhao Yi returned from the yamen, he met the chief who was waiting for him in the front hall.
The person in charge specially cleaned up a courtyard with four side rooms to accommodate Zhao Yi and Gu Changsheng and his group.
Zhao Yi settled down in the yard and told Jiang Mu to go to the front hall to wait for Gu Changsheng.
Jiang Mu took the order and left.
Zhao Yi stood in front of the window and pushed open the diamond-shaped window. The branches and leaves of the locust tree in the yard were covered with white snow, sparkling silver in the dim light.
A nimble black figure leaped down from the eaves, startling the white snow off the branches.
The secret guard reported: "Master, after you left, County Magistrate Xu wrote a letter and sent it out."
This news was within Zhao Yi's expectations. The moment County Magistrate Xu came to him to show his courtesy, he suspected that County Magistrate Xu had ulterior motives.
He deliberately pretended to be sick to test County Magistrate Xu.
If County Magistrate Xu did not make any move, then he was just being too suspicious.
Now County Magistrate Xu’s actions have confirmed his guess.
Since County Magistrate Xu had ulterior motives, he just used County Magistrate Xu to spread the news of his illness and pave the way for him in Northern Qi.
Zhao Yi ordered: "Keep watching."
"Yes." The secret guard left quickly.
Zhao Yi closed the window and saw Jiang Mu pushing the door open.
Jiang Mu reported: "Second Master, Master Gu has returned home."
Zhao Yi ordered, "Go to the kitchen and prepare a few light dishes and a bowl of clear soup, and send them to Cousin Gu's room." After a pause, he reminded, "Make sure the rice is softer."
"I'll prepare it right away." Jiang Mu left quickly.
Zhao Yi opened the door, and a dim yellow light shone through the window of the west wing. A tall shadow was reflected on the window paper.
He walked over and knocked on the door.
"Cousin."
"Come in."
Zhao Yi pushed the door open and saw Gu Changsheng pouring a few black pills into his palm and swallowing them.
"Do you have a headache? Should we call for Dean Chen to take your pulse?"
He remembered that Gu Changchang had been treating people for a long time and his body could not bear it.
"I'm fine. I've been staying in Jiang'anfang for most of the day, so I'm taking some medicine as a precaution." Gu Changsheng poured a glass of water from the teapot and handed it to Zhao Yi. "You came here so late, what difficulties did you encounter?"
Zhao Yi observed Gu Changsheng's expression and was relieved when he was sure that he was not seriously injured.
"There is indeed something I need your help with, cousin." Zhao Yi briefly told Gu Changsheng about Magistrate Xu, then explained his purpose: "The Imperial Tutor has supreme power and prestige in Northern Qi. Many officials are attached to him, but there are also forces whose interests conflict with his."
"I am the prince brought to Northern Qi by the Imperial Tutor, and I am here to control the plague under his orders. Along the way, I've heard many negative rumors about the Imperial Tutor, all related to this plague. I'm afraid someone is behind this, trying to bring disgrace upon the Imperial Tutor."
Zhao Yi speculated, "The person behind this is trying to overthrow the Imperial Teacher. They will definitely not allow me to successfully control the plague and will come forward to interfere."
Gu Changsheng frowned slightly: "You are not only the prince of Northern Qi, but also the son of the Princess Protector of the Great Zhou. You are highly valued by Emperor Jing'an."
"If you die in Yingcheng, Northern Qi will have to give an explanation to Great Zhou, and the person behind the scenes will push the Imperial Tutor out."
"Assassinating you is not a wise move. The plague is raging in Yingcheng right now. No one would be suspicious if I used the plague to kill you. Even if they did, they would have no evidence."
"I'm afraid there's something wrong with the private residence Magistrate Xu prepared for you."
"This is why I came to see you." Zhao Yi said gently, "Is there any medicine that can make my symptoms similar to those of the plague?"
Gu Changsheng took out a piece of writing brush and handed it to Zhao Yi, then listed a few medicines: "Take one dose daily. The symptoms are the same as those of an epidemic, and ordinary doctors can't diagnose it. Stop taking the medicine for three days, and the symptoms will disappear."
"Thank you, cousin."
Zhao Yi let the ink dry, folded it neatly, and put it into his sleeve.
At this time, Jiang Mu came in with a lunch box and placed the food on the table one by one.
Gu Changsheng's vision was blurred, as if covered by a thin white mist. He could vaguely see the outlines, which were all made according to his taste.
Every close relative holds him in their heart.
Remember his preferences and habits.
He felt a strange feeling in his heart that could not be described in words, but he knew this feeling and it made him feel warm in his heart.
"You're so thoughtful." Gu Changsheng reminded her, "Write a letter and tell Manman, don't let her worry about you."
"Okay." Zhao Yi stopped disturbing him and stood up to say goodbye.
Gu Changsheng sent Zhao Yi away, returned to the table, sat down, and started eating with his bowl and chopsticks.
When he tasted the soft texture of the rice, his eyes were filled with ripples.
The rice his father prepared for him was soft and mushy, as was the rice his aunt prepared, and now even the rice his cousin-in-law prepared.
They treated him as the young man they were back then, telling him in every tiny detail that even though time had passed, their feelings towards him had never changed.
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County Magistrate Xu drank the medicine to prevent the epidemic, but he was worried that it would not work. He was worried all day and could not sleep at night.
It was not until the next morning that he felt no more discomfort and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately sent someone to inquire about Zhao Yi's condition.
After breakfast, the clerk he sent out came back.
"Master Xu, the Highness did not bring his subordinates to clean the streets and treat the diseases today. He announced to the public that he had caught a cold. He only sent his confidant Jiang Chao to provide protection, and another confidant stayed in the mansion to take care of him."
"It's strange. If he had caught a cold, why didn't the genius doctor who came to Yingcheng yesterday allow anyone in the mansion to approach the courtyard where His Highness lives?"
"You said... His Highness has contracted the plague?"
"If he was infected with the disease, why not send him to Jiang'anfang?"
The petty official was very confused and felt that there was something fishy about this matter.
Magistrate Xu smiled. "Unless something unexpected happens, His Highness has contracted an epidemic. He claimed to have caught a cold and concealed the truth in order to stabilize the situation at court."
He was completely relieved and signaled the clerk to spread the news that Zhao Yi was infected with the disease to muddy the waters.
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Sure enough, after County Magistrate Xu released the news, the people in the dark remained silent, as if they were trying to determine whether the news was true or not.
Three or four days later, Zhao Yi still did not show up, and even the official business that needed to be handled personally was done by people around him.
The news about Zhao Yi being infected with the plague spread more and more outside. The people hiding in the dark could no longer bear it, so they came to visit Zhao Yi at his house under the pretext of transporting supplies.
Determine whether Zhao Yi is infected with the disease.
They were standing in the front hall waiting for the servants to pass on the message. When they heard movement at the door, they glanced outside and saw servants coming in and out. They never saw the person they wanted to see.
The Censor could no longer contain himself. He glanced at County Magistrate Xu who had come with him, stood up with a sullen face and walked towards the door. He saw the maid who had gone to deliver the message and hurried over.
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