Chapter 93 Going to the South
Xia Xue didn't know what the emperor and Chu Zhenxuan were thinking about, she just interrupted them from time to time.
"My Lord, you didn't even tell His Majesty in advance that you were going to the outskirts of the capital, and he almost went home empty-handed." Xia Xue opened her red lips and glanced at Chu Zhenxuan in a reproachful manner.
"If the emperor is coming, please send a eunuch to inform him first. Otherwise, if the prime minister is not at home, I don't know the etiquette and I will neglect you."
Xia Xue spoke very artistically, making it seem as if the Prime Minister's residence was neglecting the Emperor, but in fact she was complaining about the Emperor coming uninvited.
"It seems that Madam Chu doesn't welcome me very much!" Yang Junyi's lips twitched slightly with a hint of joking.
Good to know, it's indeed not very welcome.
And he chose to come when Chu Zhenxuan was not at home. Could it be that he has some improper thoughts about me?
This time, both Chu Zhenxuan and Yang Junyi heard these two sentences.
Being able to hear Xia Xue's inner thoughts in front of Yang Junyi dispelled Chu Zhenxuan's doubts. After all, he was Xia Xue's husband, so how could any other man hear her inner thoughts!
Yang Junyi, who heard this, shook his hand holding the teacup slightly.
Yang Junyi: ...
Yang Junyi: You are too narcissistic!
Yang Junyi: +20+20+20.
Chu Zhenxuan looked unhappy. He glanced at Yang Junyi with his peripheral vision but did not react.
"Madam, actually the emperor had already informed me before he came, but I was delayed because of something." Chu Zhenxuan felt a little embarrassed when he thought of Xia Xue's narcissism just now. Fortunately, the emperor couldn't hear it.
It turned out to be a notification.
That’s good. Fortunately, this dog emperor doesn’t have any improper thoughts about me.
Yang Junyi: ...
Chu Zhenxuan: ...
Chu Zhenxuan: This little woman is acting like a y again.
Chu Zhenxuan didn't know at this time that Yang Junyi's curiosity about Xia Xue had already taken root in his heart little by little.
After a while of talking, everyone got to the point. "Looking at the current situation, we must go to the South," said Chu Zhenxuan.
Xia Zhi flipped through the data he had compiled. "No civilians have been found to have been infected with the inoculum. Among the soldiers, the situation in Seabuckthorn City is more serious. They are all family members of mid-level soldiers and above, and usually one or two of them have inoculum. I don't know how the whole family has symptoms of being infected with the inoculum, but actual examinations show no traces of inoculum in their bodies."
"Then how can it be transmitted?" Xia Xue asked.
Xia Zhi's face looked a little ugly. "At present, the transmission route is still not fully understood, but what is certain is that those who have symptoms are women, but female parasites have been found in men."
"So now it is impossible to estimate how many sources of infection there are, and how many people have symptoms but actually do not have neutron parasites," said Chu Zhenxuan.
Xia Zhiye nodded.
Xia Xue suddenly put down her chopsticks and said, "Father, I heard a rather absurd saying that if you trap a man, his woman will also get trapped. Is that true?"
Xia Xue had heard about this matter a long time ago and wanted to explain it to Chu Zhenxuan, but after all, it involved private matters, and she was afraid that Chu Zhenxuan would think she was frivolous if she said it directly. Coincidentally, the emperor and she were both present, so she didn't go and explain it in front of Chu Zhenxuan.
Xia Zhi was a little embarrassed, but still nodded.
"That is to say, besides this method, there must be other ways of transmission. The emperor and I are typical examples." Xia Xue said bluntly.
Xia Zhi looked at Chu Zhenxuan, then at the emperor, both of them had uncomfortable expressions, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
The emperor also wanted to make this matter clear in his heart. After all, there were too many crazy words outside, and it was impossible to catch and kill them all. He could only make it clear. After all, Chu Zhenxuan was now really his indispensable right-hand man.
"Your Majesty, have you noticed that among your concubines, there is any that you have not favored recently?" Xia Xue asked.
"The emperor shook his head." A barely perceptible blush flashed across his face.
He is really energetic and is not afraid of dying from exhaustion.
Yang Junyi's face darkened.
Chu Zhenxuan was also a little embarrassed. He must not tell this to his young wife.
"That~" Xia Xue was about to speak.
"Madam, let Lord Xia find the answer to this question. Let's have our meal first." Chu Zhenxuan interrupted hurriedly.
"It's okay. Madam Chu, if you have any concerns, just ask." Suddenly, Yang Junyi seemed to remember something, "There is another person who I favor, but there is no sign of poisoning."
"Who?" several people asked in unison.
"Princess Ying." Yang Junyi replied.
Even pregnant women are not spared. They are really greedy and have no choice but to eat.
Yang Junyi's face turned even darker. It was really unnecessary for him to say that.
"For pregnant women, the toxins may be absorbed by the baby and cannot be used as a reference." Xia Zhi interrupted.
Everyone discussed the issue while eating, but in the end, the food was gone and no answer was found.
"Anyway, today we are discussing the trip to the Southern Kingdom. The marriage between Princess Qingping and the Southern Kingdom that you arranged five years ago is only three months away. Why don't I go to the Southern Kingdom as an envoy to escort the bride?" Chu Zhenxuan asked.
Of course, the key point is to completely remove the parasite poison from the concubines, Xia Xue and the families of Seabuckthorn soldiers, and the most important thing is the female parasite on Yang Junyi's body.
Yang Junyi thought for a while and said, "I will select more elite soldiers. You should be careful."
"I'm going too!"
"no!"
"no!"
As soon as Xia Xue finished speaking, Xia Zhi and Yang Junyi objected together.
Xia Xue looked at Yang Junyi with surprise.
It’s understandable that Xia Zhi disagrees, but is he worried about her safety? What is this emperor like?
Xia Xue couldn't help but adore herself again.
Yang Junyi coughed twice, "Chu Aiqing is going to do serious work. If he brings a burden with him, it will not only affect the efficiency of the work, but also increase a lot of risks."
You think I'm a burden, you stinky man!
"Xia Xue also has a snake on her body, and I heard that there is a connection between people who are possessed by a snake and those who raise them, so if Madam follows me, it should be of great help! Although Madam doesn't know martial arts, I can definitely protect my wife and won't make any mistakes. Please rest assured, father, and please rest assured, Your Majesty!"
What Chu Zhenxuan said made sense. Xia Xue nodded repeatedly. It was so happy that she could travel with her husband!
After much persuasion, the emperor finally agreed.
As the matter could not be delayed, Chu Zhenxuan decided to set out in seven days.
This time they were going with the princess who was to be married off to a foreign country, and naturally they had to bring the dowry as well. Including the soldiers transporting the dowry, there were a total of more than 300 people setting out for the Southern Kingdom.
Xia Xue specially sent someone to prepare a modified carriage, which was filled with soft cushions designed by Fu Yuqing and sewn by Xia Lu.
Xia Xue brought Meng Ya and several capable maids from the prime minister's residence, as well as Xia Chun and four others.
Chu Zhenxuan selected some soldiers with higher qualifications and martial arts skills from General Jiao, and also brought some secret guards. Xia Xue did not care who they were.
On the day of departure, the emperor stood on the city wall and saw Chu Zhenxuan and his party off with a grand ceremony. However, before they left Ancheng, something big happened.