Lu Ziyuan nodded: "I think the same way as you. We can't ignore Ziqing's plea for help, so let's go."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Muyu immediately smiled and said, "I knew you weren't the kind of person who would stand by and watch someone die!"
"Then can you please stop being angry?"
Zhong Muyu wrapped her arms around Lu Ziyuan's waist and said softly, "Don't be angry anymore. My husband is so good, so understanding, and so righteous. I won't be angry at all!"
"loquacious."
Despite saying that, Zhong Muyu's praise pleased him greatly, and he couldn't help but beam with joy.
"There's no time to lose, let's pack our things quickly. This time we're going in a private capacity, and we'll only be treating Ziqing and Consort Jin. I don't think the Crown Prince will make things too difficult for us."
"Definitely not. We're there to check on his family, not to steal his political achievements."
The next morning, Zhong Muyu only brought a little luggage to deceive others, and Lu Ziyuan only brought his two most trusted guards, Chengfeng and Zhiyu, on this trip. The four of them then traveled to Baijun by carriage.
Baijun is located to the west of Yuanqi, which is not a good place. As they got closer to their destination, Zhong Muyu felt the temperature getting colder and colder.
She wrapped herself in a cloak and snuggled tightly into Lu Ziyuan's arms: "Anyone who didn't know better would think it was already winter. How come I've never heard anyone say that the climate in Lu Ziqing's fiefdom is so harsh?"
“Yuanqi is a vast and resource-rich land. Consort Jin is not favored by the Emperor. Sending them to Baijun is already a gesture of consideration for their past relationship. However, Ziqing doesn’t care about these things. He says this place is quiet and suitable for sightseeing.”
Zhong Muyu gently opened the car window, but immediately closed it again after being hit by a gust of cold wind.
"It's quiet. The further you go, the fewer people there are. You can hardly see anyone on the street."
"Perhaps it's also because of the epidemic that people are afraid to go out."
As they were talking, the carriage arrived at the city gate. After explaining their purpose, the heavy city gate opened, and a group of guards personally escorted them to the Prince Rong's residence.
Lu Ziqing fell ill, and the Crown Prince was ordered to visit him, so he stayed temporarily at the Rong Prince's residence. Crown Prince Lu Ziying was clearly very surprised to see them arrive.
"Seventh Imperial Brother? What brings you here?"
Lu Ziyuan said, "We heard that Ziqing was ill and were worried about his condition, so we came. This trip is only to visit Ziqing, so it's just the few of us."
Lu Ziying understood immediately: "It seems that it was Twelfth Brother who sent a message to you. He is really restless. With the situation in Baijun so complicated, wouldn't it be more dangerous for him to ask you to come and see him?"
Lu Ziyuan didn't want to say much and went straight to the point: "It's understandable that sick people are emotionally fragile. Can we go see him first?"
"He is suffering from the plague, so you can only see him from a distance behind the screen. You should go to the guest room and put your things down first. I will have someone take you there later."
After saying that, Lu Ziying called over a few servants, who first moved the things to the guest room.
Lu Ziyuan stayed behind to speak with the Crown Prince, while Zhong Muyu was led to the guest room by a maid.
Although Rongwang Mansion is smaller than Lingwang Mansion, every plant and tree in the courtyard has been carefully maintained, exuding a tranquil and warm atmosphere.
It seems that both Prince Rong and his mother enjoyed this atmosphere.
After a while, a servant came to report that he was going to take Zhong Muyu to see Lu Ziqing. Following the corridor of the Prince's Mansion, they arrived at Lu Ziyuan's door and saw Lu Ziyuan, who had also arrived.
Lu Ziqing's guard said, "His Highness has been thinking of you for a long time. He will be very happy to see you here!"
Hearing the commotion outside, and a few coughs coming from inside, Lu Ziqing asked, "Ah Xun, is someone here?"
"Your Highness, the Prince of Ling and his wife have come to see you!"
The room was filled with the lingering smell of bitter medicine. It was warm, but there was a suffocating, stuffy feeling about it.
Ah Xun instructed, "Prince Ling, Princess, let's talk here. I'll wait outside."
"etc."
Zhong Muyu stopped him: "Does your prince stay in this room every day?"
"Yes, because it is an epidemic, His Highness the Crown Prince does not allow anyone to approach. Even your subordinates find it difficult to get in. Only the servants and the royal physicians can enter each day."
"A completely sealed-off area is not conducive to air circulation and is not good for your health."
As she spoke, Zhong Muyu opened several windows outside halfway, and the room instantly became bright.
Ah Xun asked, puzzled, "What is this?"
"Opening the window for ventilation every day will help him recover."
Then, Zhong Muyu and Lu Ziyuan took out the protective gear they had prepared in advance and went directly around the screen to Lu Ziqing's bedside.
Lu Ziqing was also startled: "How did you get in? Get out quickly, don't let me infect you!"
Zhong Muyu said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. How are you feeling now?"
"It's much better than at the beginning. I've been taking my medicine diligently, and the doctor said I'll be fully recovered in a few days."
"However, judging from your appearance, it will take some time for you to fully recover."
"That's right, that's why I'm begging you for help to save my mother. Her condition is critical. Ah Xun overheard the Crown Prince's conversation that day, saying he wanted to abandon my mother. How could he do that! I absolutely cannot let my mother die alone from her illness!"
Lu Ziqing became more and more agitated as he spoke, so Lu Ziyuan comforted him, "We came here to help you find a solution. Do you know where Consort Jin is now?"
“My mother has always lived in the Cixi Hall in the backyard. After she fell ill, the Crown Prince sealed it off. Apart from the old nanny who was with my mother and a doctor from the palace, no one else was allowed to enter or leave.”
Zhong Muyu pondered, "It's indeed not easy to get in. Lu Ziyuan obviously has no standing to negotiate with the Crown Prince. The most urgent thing is for you to get better as soon as possible."
Lu Ziqing looked sorrowful: "But how can this kind of illness be cured so easily?"
"Given your condition, Consort Jin's illness certainly can't be delayed any longer. How about this, do you trust me?"
"Since we've asked Seventh Brother and Seventh Sister-in-law for help, of course we trust you."
Zhong Muyu looked at Lu Ziyuan: "Could you go out for a bit and keep watch for me?"
"what are you up to?"
"Don't worry, it won't be risky. I just don't want my secret technique to be discovered."
Lu Ziyuan nodded and left.
Then, Zhong Muyu took out a pill from her sleeve and gave it to Lu Ziqing to eat: "Take this first, get some sleep, and leave the rest to me."
Soon, Lu Ziqing's even breathing could be heard in the room.
Zhong Muyu managed to move him into the space, first checked his physical condition, then gave him a vaccination, and after tidying him up, moved him out again.
Lu Ziqing was still fast asleep. After Zhong Muyu finished doing all this, she came out of the inner room and went to the door.
On the way back, Lu Ziyuan asked, "How is he?"
"We gave him a special medicine, but it won't be a matter of just one or two days to fully recover."
"We can't stay here for too long, so we'll have to find a way to visit Consort Jin at Ci'an Hall ourselves."
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