Chapter 138 Father and Emperor Make a Pinky
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Doctor Yu's sleeves fluttered in the wind:
"I've already explained the village pharmacy to several apprentices. They can treat common headaches and fevers. If you're unsure about anything, please have Abao send a message."
Gu——gu——
A Bao barked twice and followed Su Zhizhi. During the journey, it relied on him to keep in touch with him when going back and forth to Black Bandit Mountain.
The personnel going to the northwest have been decided, and the next step is to prepare the things to take with us on the journey.
When the villagers heard that Su Zhizhi was also going, they felt that she would have to bring a lot of things.
"The road is remote, so besides dry food, you need to bring some snacks for Zhizhi."
"Bring some extra clothes and shoes. Oh, I also have some new moccasins for the two children."
"Hats, gloves... Hey, I heard the breath freezes over there."
“…”
Xue Che looked at Su Zhizhi: "Zhizhi, is there anything else you want to bring?"
Su Zhizhi suddenly had an idea and stood on the big rock and said:
"And cotton seeds! If cotton could be grown in the Northwest, they wouldn't be afraid of the cold next year."
Su Zhizhi heard that there are few people in the northwest, there is a lot of land, and it is very flat.
If cotton is grown in the northwest, there is no need to transport it from Lingnan.
"Okay, then take some seeds with you." The farming team went to prepare.
No one knows whether cotton can survive in the Northwest, but since Zhizhi said so, it doesn't hurt to take a batch with you.
It’s not cold at all in Lingnan in September.
Su Zhizhi was still running all over the mountain in just one layer of clothing.
In the capital, the autumn wind has already killed and withered all the flowers.
Murong Di left Lingnan in July and returned to Chang'an in September.
Old man Qin disguised himself as the old servant of County Magistrate Song and actually went to the Song family to stay temporarily with County Magistrate Song's handwritten letter.
Murong Di went to the palace to see Murong Yu and report.
As soon as he entered the palace, he felt cold and bleak, and missed the hot sunshine on Black Bandit Mountain.
Murong Di hunched his shoulders and tilted his head.
He's still a little uncomfortable after not doing these movements for several months.
He was waiting outside the gate of Ganyang Palace and saw that the area not far away was empty, as if a tree was missing.
"Third brother." Princess Ning'an's voice came from behind.
"Ning'an." Murong Di turned around.
Ning An hadn't seen Murong Di for a few months and felt that Murong Di seemed to have grown taller and his skin was a little darker:
"When did the Third Brother return from Lingnan?"
Murong Di: "Today."
The royal attendant came out of the palace and bowed to Murong Di and said:
"Your Highness, the King of Yue, the Emperor has been feeling unwell for the past two days and is not suitable to see anyone."
Murong Di acted surprised: "Father, the emperor is not feeling well. Do you want me to take care of him?"
Wang, the eunuch, said, "Your Highness is very thoughtful. The Emperor understands your hardship from the journey and will allow you to go back and rest for a while."
Murong Di: "Then... I'll go see the Empress and Mother."
Murong Di left Ganyang Palace and had just taken a few steps when he heard the sound of the palace door opening and closing.
He knew that Ning An had followed Eunuch Wang into the palace.
Murong Di showed a self-deprecating smile on his face.
That person never regarded him as his own son and didn't even want to see him.
Murong Di walked towards Yifeng Palace.
Inside the Ganyang Palace.
Murong Yu was lying on the bed, looking listless and pale, with a plaster on his left cheek and dark circles under his eyes.
He has indeed been feeling unwell recently.
Two months ago, a bolt of lightning scorched the locust tree outside the temple.
He happened to be walking past the tree at that moment, and the burning sparks flew into his collar and splashed onto his face.
Not only were his clothes burned, but his neck and face were also scalded.
There is a ulcer on the lower left side of my face. The wound is almost healed now, but because the weather suddenly turned cold and I caught a cold, I started to have a fever last night.
Murong Yu heard that Wang Nei Shi came to report that the King of Yue had returned.
Murong Yu just felt unlucky.
He was fine before, but as soon as the third brother returned to the capital, he started to have a fever.
"Is the emperor feeling better?" Ning An followed Eunuch Wang in, "Ning An is here to tend to the emperor."
Murong Yu raised his eyes to look at Ning An and waved beside the couch: "Ning An is here. Father feels better when he sees Ning An."
Ning An smiled and went over to sit beside the couch: "Then Ning An will stay here with Father and help him get better faster."
Ning An looked outside the palace and suddenly said, "Father, I just saw my third brother outside. Father, don't you want to see him?"
Murong Yu's expression turned pale. "Don't mention him. I don't want to see him now."
Ning An seemed to be thinking: "If I come tomorrow, will the emperor refuse to see me?"
Murong Yu patted Ning An's head and said, "How could Father not see Ning An? Whenever Ning An comes, Father will see him."
Ning An smiled brightly and held out his hand: "Then let me and your Majesty make a promise. If your Majesty lies, I will ignore you."
"Okay, my Ning An is really hot-tempered, haha..."
Murong Yu had a fatherly look on his face. He stretched out his hand and hooked his daughter's little finger together.
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Yifeng Palace.
Murong Di sat below the queen with his head hunched.
He looked cautious and fearful.
The atmosphere was awkward and silent.
Murong Di answered every question the Queen asked.
The Queen took a sip of tea:
"I heard that the King of Yue had some trouble on the road. Is he okay?"
Murong Di's face turned pale. "Mother, I encountered danger on the way to Lingnan. It was only thanks to my father and mother that I was able to escape safely."
The Queen also showed worry on her face:
"The King of Yue has suffered. Did the accompanying palace servants serve him well?"
Murong Di shook his head. "Mother, I was truly terrified after being in danger. I was worried that someone close to me was colluding with the Lingnan bandits, so I detained them... in the county government office and only released them after the investigation was complete."
"But, but nothing was found later, so he was released again..."
The Queen said: "It's just two palace maids being imprisoned. It's not a big deal. It would be better if the King of Yue could be more cautious."
Murong Di sat in Yifeng Palace for less than a cup of tea before leaving in an awkward and silent atmosphere.
The queen didn't try to persuade him to stay.
It's really not easy to talk to such a stupid person.
Nanny Dong came over and massaged the Queen's shoulders, whispering:
"Your Majesty, I've asked Xiao Zheng and Hu Xin, and they tell me the same thing as the King of Yue just said. They were imprisoned in the county government office upon their arrival in Lingnan, and the King of Yue is so frightened he dares not leave the house. He tells the outside world he's on an incognito tour, but in reality, he's just hiding in his courtyard every day."
The Queen sneered, "You are as cowardly as a mouse. You are really wasting my people."
"Did he bring anyone with him this time?"
Nanny Dong said, "He didn't bring anyone with him, just an old servant. He was sent back to Chang'an by a county magistrate in Lingnan. He is accompanying the King of Yue's troops."
The Queen closed her eyes and asked, "So where did that person go after arriving in the capital?"
Nanny Dong: "Your Majesty, the old servant looks to be seventy years old. After arriving in Beijing, he did go to the county magistrate's old house."
"Yeah." The queen leaned back on the couch with a relaxed brow.
"My Lady, there's one more thing. They say He Sanlang was once part of the entourage, but got separated when they encountered danger along the way."
The Queen: "I understand. Please inform Princess Gong of this matter."
"Yes, my lady."
The fragrance of fruit filled the hall, the silver frost charcoal burned early, and the whole hall was warm like spring.
The queen felt a little sleepy and gradually fell asleep in the fragrant aroma.
Myeonghye Palace.
It's still deserted.
It is still late autumn now, and we have to wait until the cold winter to get charcoal for heating.
Dong Yue looked around at the palace gate. When a thin figure appeared in her sight, her eyes suddenly lit up:
"Your Highness, His Highness is back!"
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