Everything seems to be able to take a turn for the better or for the worse.
Qi Chengjun has been unconscious for five days. Doctors from the city have been invited to his residence one after another, but there has been no news.
These doctors went in and never came out again. Only the guards of the Qi family would hurry to the clinic to buy medicine. When the people stopped them to ask about the situation, they would just frown and shake their heads.
They said nothing, but all signs indicated that Lord Qi was still alive, but no one could guarantee when he would be gone.
More and more people gathered outside the Qi residence, and even monks from temples outside the city were invited to come and chant sutras and pray for Qi's well-being day and night, hoping that Lord Qi would wake up soon.
The King of Chu has been smiling every day for the past two days, his face is almost drooling with laughter.
He looked at his staff kneeling below, and before he could even speak, a hearty laugh broke out. His entire demeanor softened considerably because of his good mood.
"How many days has Qi Chengjun been in a coma today?"
The King of Chu was holding a string of Buddhist prayer beads.
Ever since he accidentally killed Ling Changshi, the King of Chu has had a string of Buddhist prayer beads in his hand. Whenever he wants to lose his temper and smash things, the King of Chu will quickly turn the prayer beads and chant Buddhist scriptures.
Whether it was due to the King of Chu's own suggestion or because of the recent good news, the King of Chu felt that the resentment in his heart had lessened considerably.
The advisor lowered his head and said in a low voice, "It's been five days already, and the gates of the Qi residence still haven't been opened. I had someone investigate the medicines that the Qi family is currently buying, and they're basically all for keeping them alive."
The fact that it was used to hang someone from their body shows that Qi Chengjun was truly incompetent.
Otherwise, given the current chaos in Huizhou, Qi Chengjun would have to step in and take charge if he had any will left.
Another aide said, "Huizhou is in chaos now. I heard that even the farmers have lost interest in farming. Almost everyone goes into the city every day to ask about Qi Chengjun's situation."
Upon hearing this, the King of Chu couldn't help but recall the scene of the people of Huizhou blocking the city wall and confronting him that day, and his whole body was filled with an uncontrollable killing intent.
Untouchables!
These lowly people deserve to die!
The King of Chu paused in his hand, which was holding Buddhist prayer beads, and then sneered, "These lowly fools, do they think asking will bring Qi Chengjun back to life? They might as well just stay home and farm!"
He glanced down at his advisors, then pointed at one of them and said, “Huizhou is in such a mess right now. As the Prince of Jiangnan, you must be involved in this matter.”
"Take my imperial edict and go to Huizhou to take over all affairs there. If any of those yamen runners dare to disobey, just behead them."
The man trembled slightly and hesitated, not daring to agree immediately.
Qi Chengjun isn't dead yet. His bodyguards were all personally appointed by the Emperor. If I go to Huizhou now, it would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den, a free meal.
When the King of Chu saw him like this, he wanted to throw something away.
This is useless, a coward who's afraid of death!
That day I was reckless and killed Chief Secretary Ling. The remaining staff members are all worse than the last. They are hesitant and afraid to do even such a small thing. If war really breaks out, these people will probably run away faster than I do.
The thought of war flashed in the eyes of the King of Chu: "Has there been any news from Jiang Ningqi?"
"Jiang Ningqi has successfully crossed the border. The caravan has gone to inquire about his whereabouts, but Ke Liangyi's side has not been able to find out Jiang Ningqi's whereabouts and is still searching within the city."
The search continues within the city, meaning that no one has discovered what Jiang Ningqi is trying to do.
"Jiang Ningqi went there and made contact with the people in the army. He immediately took over the brothel and then used the profits from the brothel to buy salt in several states in the northern desert. Jiang Ningqi took the salt with him to the Northern Barbarians."
Jiang Ningqi went out of the pass and brazenly declared that he was a man of the King of Chu. He would probably be killed by the Northern Di people before he had taken more than a few steps.
Just as the Sangchao people hated the Northern Di people, the Northern Di people also hated the Sangchao people.
In their view, the people of Sangchao had fertile soil, plenty of food and drink, and most importantly, salt.
However, these Sangchao people were very stingy, and each year they were only given a small amount of salt. Even the nobles of the Northern Di used less salt than the ordinary people of the Sangchao.
While the Northern Di people resented the Sang Dynasty people, they also desperately longed for the salt from the Sang Dynasty.
The King of Chu slowed down the speed at which he was turning the prayer beads and said in a low voice, "Jiang Ningqi is indeed a smart man."
Now he's just hoping Jiang Ningqi will bring back good news. When they're in the south and north, their swords will be aimed at the capital. He doesn't believe he can't conquer the capital and take down Gu Yuchen!
Gu Yuchen has been sitting on the throne for too long. If he continues to sit there, the obstacles to his rise to power will only increase.
"By the way." Whenever he thought of Gu Yuchen, the King of Chu couldn't help but think of Gu Yuzhi.
In the King of Chu's mind, Gu Yuzhi was an even more detestable figure than Gu Yuchen.
This kid is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He took advantage of his young age to wipe out his own power in the northern desert. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken the risk of cooperating with the Northern Di people!
The King of Chu glanced at the shadows and said, "Send two guards to the northern desert. They must bring me back Gu Yuzhi's head before we make our move."
There was no movement in the shadows, but the King of Chu knew that the guards had already left.
Qi Chengjun was guarded by the emperor's secret guards, which caused him to lose many of them.
Surely Gu Yuzhi doesn't have any by his side?
These bodyguards weren't trained in bulk; Gu Yuchen needed to keep some around himself!
The thought of Gu Yuzhi's little head being used as a banner of divine power and hung at the front of the battle brought an uncontrollable smile to the King of Chu's lips.
Then he looked down and saw this group of troublesome staff members again. Pointing at one of them, he slammed his hand on the table: "What are you still standing here for? Didn't I tell you to take your men to Huizhou!"
"If we can't get Huizhou back, then don't come back. Just stay in Huizhou and live and die with Qi Chengjun!"
They're already rebelling, so why the hell are they worried about what they can and can't do?
His priority now is to reclaim Huizhou, organize all the grain and supplies in Jiangnan, and make preparations in advance.
The advisor shuddered again, glancing around discreetly, but no one dared to interrupt the King of Chu's decision at this moment.
After all, the man who dared to advise the King of Chu was already dead.
No one dared to speak, so the advisor could only curse his bad luck in his heart, trembling as he agreed to the matter. Just as he was about to leave, he heard Butler Mu rush in.
"Your Highness, news has come from Huizhou that the gates of the Qi residence have been opened. The family physician said that although Qi Chengjun was seriously ill, he has been saved."
Although seriously ill, she has been rescued...
The prayer beads in the King of Chu's hand fell to the ground with a sound, scattering the beads everywhere.
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