Chapter 229 Mr. Yunji also learned to force buying and selling
Before Su Rui could speak, Wei Chu strode out from the main hall and asked impatiently.
Yun Ji glanced at him, then looked at Su Rui and asked, "Has the city received the news?"
"Brother Wei captured a few civilians who had escaped from Dongyue outside Huangguan Gorge two days ago. Today, I asked him where you had been, Your Highness. That's when I thought you might have gone to Dongyue."
Yun Ji didn't expect it to be so fast. He looked at Su Rui and paused, saying, "It was urgent. I didn't have time to inform you. I also wanted to block the news, so I led people to Dongyue alone. It took several days. I'm sorry to have worried you."
Su Rui shook her head.
There was no need to talk to her about military affairs. As long as the people came back, she would feel at ease.
As for the incense, it was not convenient to ask about it in front of Wei Chu.
"Did Prince Dongyue really die suddenly?" Wei Chu himself smelled of dust and could not smell any different smell on Yun Ji at all. He was only concerned about Dongyue's situation.
Yun Ji looked solemn, took a deep breath and said, "More than that."
"Is it not just Prince Dongyue who is dead?" Su Rui quickly understood Yun Ji's meaning and asked in surprise.
Yun Ji nodded, "On the same day, Emperor Dongyue suddenly fell ill and passed away."
Emperor Dongyue also...
The change happened too quickly, and Su Rui didn't know how to accept the ever-increasing changes.
Why is Dongyue's situation completely different from her previous life? Is it also due to her actions after rebirth? But how could she have such a great influence on Dongyue, thousands of miles apart?
"Doesn't that mean Dongyue is already in chaos? Then we..."
"We will evacuate Weicheng tomorrow and return to the capital. You will lead three thousand people back to the passage as soon as possible to ensure it is unobstructed." Yun Ji gave the order before Wei Chu finished his question.
"I obey your orders!"
Wei Chu didn't dare delay even a moment. After receiving the order, he hurried out the door. But when he was about to step out of the general's mansion, he hurried back and looked at Yun Ji and Su Rui, who were naturally leaning against each other. He pointed at Yun Ji and warned, "Protect Su Rui. If you don't treat her well, even if you are a prince or a marshal, I will take her away. I don't mind if she is pregnant. Don't think you can rest easy."
After giving the warning, Wei Chu left in a hurry again.
It was like a gust of wind that blew Su Rui to the spot.
But before Su Rui could explain, another guard came and said that Wang Wuwei asked Yun Ji to go to the military office as soon as possible.
"Your Highness, please go and do your work." Su Rui took her hand from Yun Ji and let him do what he should do.
After all, things have to be prioritized. They have to evacuate tomorrow. Although there are only more than 10,000 Yanzhou troops left, it takes time to pack up so many people. There are also many things that need to be dealt with tonight. Yun Ji has no time to waste.
As for the fragrance that was almost inaudible, perhaps he had picked it up while investigating around Dongyue. It would be hypocritical to still hold on to it at this time.
"I will definitely come back tonight." Yun Ji shook Su Ruidu's hand solemnly, and without even stopping for a moment, he led his men to the military affairs office quickly.
That night, Weicheng was bustling with activity.
But Yun Ji always kept his word. Even though he returned late at night, he still went back to the inner courtyard and changed his clothes. Only the faint scent of sandalwood remained on his body, and Su Rui finally got a good night's sleep.
The next morning, the horn sounded, and the Yanzhou army released the prisoners and marched back home.
The released captives had no idea what Dongyue’s current situation was. They just thought that the Zhao dogs did not dare to do anything to them due to Dongyue’s strength, and under pressure from Dongyue, they had to release them and ran away with their tails between their legs.
Naturally, no one had the time to argue with them. When they returned to Dongyue, they would realize how stupid they were.
But even if you didn't ask, news about Dongyue would soon come out.
The Crown Prince of Dongyue stole the national treasure and died suddenly after taking it privately. The national treasure disappeared. The Emperor of Dongyue was filled with grief and anger, and suddenly fell ill and died on the same day.
The emperor and the prince were gone, and the national treasure had disappeared. The remaining seven princes slandered each other and fought for power. The entire Dongyue force quickly fell apart, and everyone took sides, and civil strife was surging.
However, it had nothing to do with Su Rui, Yun Ji and the others. They marched day and night, and by the time the news reached them, they had already passed the Lingguan Pass and were no longer in danger.
It only takes half a month to reach Shengjing by following the official road.
There was no need to rush once they entered Lingguan. Yun Ji got Su Rui a larger carriage in the big city they passed by. The tables and chairs inside were covered with thick cushions. If it wasn't summer, the lower floor would have to be padded with two layers of blankets.
"I'm afraid this carriage has emptied the prince's pockets." While repairing, Su Rui lay on the windowsill and teased Yun Ji.
"My wallet is empty, but I still have your purse," Yun Ji retorted.
"You're really rude now."
"Do we still need to be polite to each other?" Yun Ji raised his eyebrows and asked. There was no trace of his previous aloof and reserved look. His face was getting thicker day by day.
"Of course! You still owe me money. Feelings are feelings, and money is money. They can't be confused."
If you think you can make money from her by selling yourself, you’re dreaming!
Besides, I haven't sold myself for so long.
She won't do business that will lose money.
"Okay, I'll write you an IOU when we get back to Beijing." Yun Ji replied, taking down the pot of decoction next to him and carefully pouring the thick, dark liquid into a bowl. He fanned it and stood up, handing it to Su Rui. "Drink it while it's hot."
Looking at the medicine in the bowl which had become thicker in just a moment, Su Rui's face showed a bitter expression.
She has always been open to food. Even bitter medicine is something that can keep her alive, and she always drinks it all in one gulp, without even eating a single piece of candied fruit.
But since they set off, Abbot Kongming carefully examined her and asked her to rest, and not only asked her to lie down and rest, but also adjusted the prescription.
I don’t know what kind of medicine was added, it’s thick and bitter, and it lingers for a long time. It’s like soaking the whole person in bitter water. All the time, even other food eaten is tainted with a bitter taste.
"It won't work if it gets cold, so what if I fall?"
Yun Ji pretended to fall, and Su Rui quickly reached out to take it.
Damn instinct, Yun Ji once again took control.
Looking at the bitter medicine in the bowl in her hand, Su Rui could only persuade herself that she felt much better after taking the medicine. At least her stomach didn't tighten frequently in the past two days, and her sleep was better.
After a lot of coaxing and deception, he finally drank it all in one gulp.
Yun Ji seized the opportunity and stuffed a wild fruit into her mouth.
After biting it, the sweet and slightly sour juice bursts in your mouth, miraculously diluting a lot of the bitterness.
"Where did you get the wild fruit?"
Su Rui was curious.
The whole way was lined with woods. Not only were there no fruit trees, but it was not the season for ripe fruits either. If you wanted to pick any, you had to go into the mountains and forests to look for them, which took a lot of effort.
Yun Ji has to lead the army and cannot be left alone for a moment.
The guards were all around, and Wu Yu and the other two were following Su Ruidu's carriage. No one had the time to pick wild fruits. Especially such good wild fruits, only those who picked them frequently could do so.
"Who the hell stole my fruit? Who wants your money? Give me back my fruit!"
Wei Chu's furious roar came from the front of the team.
What else is there to understand?
Mr. Yunji actually learned her way of forcing sales.
Meeting Su Ruidu's gaze, Yun Ji didn't give her a chance to speak. He took the medicine bowl from her hand, stretched out his big hand to push her head back into the carriage, jumped on the horse and shouted, "Let's go!"
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