Chapter 246 The poison will take effect in three days
When Xi Ze wrote the letter, he was in Guangyang County.
Guangyang County is nearly 1,500 miles away from the capital.
When the letter reached Nan Xiao, he and A Man were about 500 miles away from the capital.
Qi Yanzhou estimated the distance.
If we use the Saker Falcon to deliver messages, we can pass on the best route from the capital to Jizhou to Xize and A'man when they arrive in the capital.
"Prepare the pen, ink, paper and inkstone. I need to send a message to Caesar."
Nan Xiao handed Qi Yanzhou paper and pen, ground the ink, and used his back as a table.
Qi Yanzhou drew a simple map and marked the landmark locations to prevent Xize from going the wrong way.
The letter will be delivered to Bei Ning who stays in the capital.
Then she passed it on to Xize who was passing near the capital.
So, at the end of the letter, he greeted Ah Man and gave Xize some instructions.
Qi Yanzhou rolled up the written letter and handed it to Nan Xiao.
"This letter must be delivered to the capital as soon as possible. Use the Saker Falcon to deliver the message."
"Yes, Master."
After Nan Xiao took the letter, he put it in a thin bamboo tube and handed it to his subordinate.
"Use the Saker Falcon to deliver the message to the capital."
After his subordinates took the order and left, he asked Qi Yanzhou.
"Master, what do you want from me?"
"I will stay in Jizhou for a while and wait for Xi Ze to bring the witch doctor to join me. You don't have to go with me. Go to Jizhou City and settle down first."
After Nan Xiao agreed, he said, "Just in case, I want to keep half of my men to protect the master."
Qi Yanzhou had no objection.
"Okay, how is Sun Chu investigating?"
“I am incompetent and have not been able to find any clues about the Wuji Sect. I only found the Wanneng Sect, with Sun Chu as the leader.
The Wanneng Sect sounds like a martial arts sect, but it is actually a chamber of commerce. Sun Chu mainly leads his disciples to do business. ”
After Nan Xiao finished speaking, he handed the detailed information he had found to Qi Yanzhou.
Qi Yanzhou quickly finished reading several sheets of paper.
Sun Chu was very good at business. He had dabbled in all kinds of profitable businesses and was one of the best in the business.
His secret to making money is simple: novelty!
The dishes in the restaurant are not available anywhere else; the wine in the tavern is not available anywhere else; the gambling in the gambling house is not available anywhere else; the arts in the brothel are not available anywhere else; the rooms in the inn are not available anywhere else.
Therefore, it only took Sun Chu three years to become rich enough to rival a country.
"How did he come up with these tricks?"
Every industry can come up with new and innovative things, and this cannot be explained by "business talent".
Nan Xiao also found it incredible.
"Master, although Sun Chu is controlled by Madam with poison, we still have to be on guard."
People who don't know their limits are always the most dangerous.
Qi Yanzhou nodded, "You continue to investigate Sun Chu."
"Yes, Master."
"Is there any news from the capital?"
Several days had passed since the emperor received the memorial from Lai County and the head of the deposed prince.
If he had immediately appeased the people and taken action, the news would have arrived by now.
Nan Xiao shook his head, "Not yet, probably in the next few days."
"You go to Jizhou first."
After Qi Yanzhou finished speaking, he returned to the place where the exile team was resting.
He looked at Sun Chu who was clinging to Ye Chutang and walked over.
"What are you talking about?"
Sun Chu subconsciously added, "You don't understand talking about making money."
Qi Yanzhou: “…”
Although he is a military general, he has a lot of assets, okay?
"That's great. I'll ask Mr. Sun for some business tips."
Although Sun Chu did not feel any hostility from Qi Yanzhou, he felt that he was a little weird.
Ye Chutang was keenly aware of Qi Yanzhou's possessiveness.
But as long as the man doesn't restrict her with possessiveness, she doesn't mind.
So she said nothing and just watched the two men stare at each other.
Sun Chu was the first to be unable to bear Qi Yanzhou's gaze and looked away.
"Once we are settled in Tianshan County, I will discuss making money with Master Qi in detail."
Qi Yanzhou just didn't want to see Sun Chu sticking to Ye Chutang, and he was not interested in learning business secrets.
Now that his goal had been achieved, he nodded and said, "Okay."
After saying that, he sat down next to Ye Chutang and whispered in her ear, "I received Xi Ze's letter."
It was a very ordinary sentence, but it seemed a little ambiguous because of his actions.
Ye Chutang's ears felt a little itchy, but he didn't move away.
"Can he get to Jizhou City in time?"
Qi Yanzhou nodded affirmatively.
"By following the route you planned, they can reach Jizhou City before the poison takes effect."
Bei Ning will arrange people along the way to clear all obstacles.
Unless there is an unforeseen natural disaster.
After hearing Qi Yanzhou's words, Ye Chutang was completely relieved.
"It takes ten days to travel from the capital to Jizhou City, traveling day and night. There are still thirteen days before the poison takes effect, so there is just enough time."
After that, she discussed, "It's too hot recently. How about walking less every day and arriving at Jizhou City later?"
From Dingzhou to Jizhou, if you travel 50 miles a day, you can reach the destination in six days.
Nowadays, there is no need to rush, and you can use two days to cover a day's distance.
Qi Yanzhou looked at the dazzling sun and nodded.
"Yes, but it's a severe drought right now and it's hard to find water on the road. It would be best if we could spend the night in the city."
He didn't want to waste too much time on the road because the Qiqiao Festival was coming soon.
Although Jizhou is not big, it is a prefecture after all, so it will be very lively.
Ye Chutang felt that what Qi Yanzhou said made sense.
"Wu Chenggang is familiar with the exile route. You can discuss with him and plan a daily schedule. You can rest more during the day and walk more at night."
It is the hottest time of the year now, and it is very painful to walk during the day.
"Okay, I'll go talk to him."
The two men discussed the matter over a cup of tea and worked out an eight-day journey based on the location of the county town.
According to the plan, when we arrived at Jizhou City, it happened to be the day of the Qiqiao Festival.
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Three days later, Qi Yanzhou received news from the capital.
Seeing that the emperor, in order to win back the hearts of the people, not only issued an edict of repentance, but also knelt down before the people and reduced taxes for three years, he raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"Sure enough, the emperor was scared and gave in."
That’s great!
Although the emperor regained some popular support, he also gave him three years to make plans.
And in the short term, the emperor will not take action against the Qi family again.
After reading the contents of the letter, Ye Chutang said sarcastically, "He's smart."
The journey to Tianshan County was finally peaceful.
But the emperor cannot win the hearts of the people!
"Azhou, have your people spread the word and let the people know that you fought for them to get the tax reduction."
This is a fact.
If the emperor had not been forced into a corner by Qi Yanzhou, how could he have bowed to the people?
Qi Yanzhou thought so too.
So, when he received the letter from Bei Ning, he asked his men to find Nan Xiao and spread the news.
"Okay, I'll listen to Atang."
Five days later.
The exile team arrived at Jizhou City at the hour of Si.
The prefect, the provincial governor and the commander of the garrison came with the common people to welcome him in person.
The number of people gathered at the city gate was even greater than the number of people in Dingzhou City before.
As the prefecture closest to Dingzhou, the people of Jizhou knew a few days ago that the tax reduction by half was thanks to Qi Yanzhou.
He first saved people from the suffering of the epidemic, and now he has reduced their survival pressure.
The people received real benefits and were naturally grateful to him.
When they saw the Qi family appear, they immediately knelt on the ground, expressing words of gratitude and blessings.
Ye Chutang glanced at Qi Yanzhou, who was supported by the people, and thought: Even if the emperor himself came, there wouldn't be such a grand ceremony!
Qi Yanzhou looked at the people who worshipped him as a god and felt that the repeated dangers were worth it.
Since the people are so fond of him, it will be easy for him to promote a new emperor to the throne in the future.
"Everyone, please stand up. I am now a commoner like you all, and I am not worthy of your great respect."
"Master Qi is our adopted parent, and we deserve any gift no matter how big it is!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the people kowtowed in unison.
The governor stepped forward and said, "Everyone, get up. Don't block the road. The weather is hot. Let Master Qi and his party go to the post station to rest."
The people immediately stood up and stood on both sides of the street to make way.
The crowded streets suddenly became extremely wide.
The three high-ranking officials in charge of Jizhou led the exile team to the post station.
The shops along the street are all decorated with colorful lanterns, there are upside-down umbrellas hanging above the street, and the vendors’ stalls are also decorated.
When Ye Chutang saw this, the corner of his eye twitched.
Not really?
Is such a big deal made just to welcome the Qi family into the city?
After seeing her expression, Qi Yanzhou explained in a low voice: "Today is the Qiqiao Festival."
Hearing this, Ye Chutang immediately understood.
"You shortened your rest time on the road and arrived at Jizhou City two days earlier, just to celebrate the Qiqiao Festival?"
"Well, on the road of exile, there's not much I can give you. I can only do the best I can."
"I like your arrangement very much."
Ye Chutang has never celebrated a festival since he traveled through time, so he is quite looking forward to it.
Seeing Ye Chutang was so happy, Qi Yanzhou raised his sexy thin lips.
"After nightfall, let's go out for a walk."
"Okay, is the Qiqiao Festival fun?"
After Ye Chutang asked the question, he felt that it was an inappropriate question and quickly added a sentence.
"I have been staying in the countryside and have not even celebrated New Year's Eve or the Spring Festival."
Qi Yanzhou felt distressed by these words, and he promised: "It's fun, I will spend every holiday with you in the future."
"It's a deal!"
After a while, the group arrived at the post station.
Jizhou City is not big, and the size of the post station is only half that of Dingzhou City.
Not enough to accommodate more than a hundred people.
The prefect looked at Wu Chenggang who was holding the exile document and said, "I have rented the inn next to the post station for you to rest."
Wu Chenggang bowed and said, "Thank you, sir, for your consideration."
After saying that, he stood up and looked at Qi Yanzhou.
"Mr. Qi has been overworked lately and is feeling unwell. He will rest in Jizhou City for some time. Does the prefect agree?"
The day when Qi Yanzhou's poison will take effect is coming soon.
His handsome face had an abnormal blush on it, and his hair looked strangely red in the sunlight.
Even if he tried hard to hide it, there was still a frightening hostility about him.
The prefect had not thought that the exiled troops would have to live permanently in Jizhou, so he quickly looked at the governor and the commander of the garrison.
The two of them nodded immediately to show their agreement.
Now, Qi Yanzhou's prestige is very high, and they dare not use the law to restrain him.
Not to mention that he was only staying in Jizhou City for a few more days, even if he stayed, they wouldn't dare to say anything.
The prefect thought so too.
He smiled and said to Wu Chenggang: "Master Qi is in poor health, so he must recover before he can set off again."
After expressing his attitude, he looked at Qi Yanzhou.
"Master Qi, I know an old doctor who has returned to his hometown. He is very skilled in medicine. Would you like to ask him to come over?"
He knew that Ye Chutang was an excellent doctor and Qi Yanzhou did not need any other doctor.
But necessary care is essential.
Qi Yanzhou held Ye Chutang's hand and shook his head to refuse.
"No, I have Atang and that's enough for me. You gentlemen don't need to waste your time on us. Just go about your business and treat us as temporary passers-by."
The prefect could tell that Qi Yanzhou didn't want to be disturbed.
"I understand. If you need anything, please go to the postmaster directly. I'm leaving now."
After saying this, he gave the postmaster some instructions and left the post station.
The governor and the garrison commander said hello to Qi Yanzhou and left immediately.
After Han Chong looked at the post stations and inns, he allocated the rooms.
Qi Yanzhou and Ye Chutang were assigned to the best room on the third floor of the inn.
The two elders of the Qi family, Aunt Xu and her son, and Sun Chu lived in the remaining two rooms on the third floor, one for men and one for women.
Because Chen Shaoping's leg had not yet recovered, Qi Qingyu's family of four lived in an ordinary room on the first floor.
The remaining rooms and the rooms in the backyard were divided up by the National Protection Army.
There were more than sixty people living in the inn.
The rest of the people stayed at the post house, where there were just enough rooms to share.
The Chen and Ye families were assigned rooms for the first time and were so excited that they burst into tears.
Ye Chutang sat on the soft bed, looking at the ice cubes placed in the corner with a look of emotion.
"I can finally live my life as a human being again."
When Qi Yanzhou heard this, he felt remorseful.
"Atang, I'm sorry for making you suffer."
Ye Chutang was just sighing, there was no other meaning.
She smiled and said, "It's worth it after the hardship!"
After that, she took off her coat, lay down on the bed, and patted the empty space next to her.
"It's rare to feel comfortable, do you want to lie down together for a while?"
Qi Yanzhou had nothing to do in Jizhou, so he took off his coat and lay down with Ye Chutang.
The next moment, Ye Chutang's fingers rested on his wrist.
His body was so hot that her fingertips seemed slightly cool.
"Atang, don't be nervous, Caesar and A'man will arrive in Jizhou City soon."
Ye Chutang said nothing and concentrated on taking the patient's pulse.
Soon, she withdrew her hand and said, "I'll give you acupuncture after you wake up."
Although it's better than nothing, it's better than doing nothing.
Qi Yanzhou appreciated Ye Chutang's kindness.
"Okay, go to sleep."
He put his arm around Ye Chutang's waist and patted her back gently, as if coaxing a child.
Ye Chutang found it a little funny, but did not refuse.
After she became pregnant, her sleep quality was very good and she fell asleep in a short while.
Qi Yanzhou looked at her beautiful profile with eyes full of affection.
Upon closer inspection, one can see a subtle fear hidden in the deep affection.
He knew his physical condition better than anyone else, and the fire poison had been getting worse in the past two days.
Perhaps, he cannot wait for five days, and the poison will take effect after three days.
It would be difficult for Ah Man to reach Jizhou City within three days.
He didn't want to die. He wanted to stay with Atang forever and watch his children grow up healthily.
Qi Yanzhou didn't dare to sleep and looked at Ye Chutang greedily.
He wanted to integrate her into his bones and blood, but he couldn't bear to see her get hurt in the slightest.
The hot big hand fell on Ye Chutang's slightly bulging belly, and tenderness rippled in his eyes.
"Atang, for you and the child, I will definitely hold on to the end!"
After saying this in his heart, he moved closer to Ye Chutang, smelling the fragrance emanating from her body, and his eyelids gradually became heavy.
After Ye Chutang and Qi Yanzhou slept for a while, they were called up to have lunch.
Although the food is not as good as that in Dingzhou, it is also very rich.
When Qi Yanzhou saw the fish on the table, he immediately placed it as far away from Ye Chutang.
When Mrs. Qi saw her son's actions, she immediately remembered that Ye Chutang had vomited several times because of fish.
If there was fish on the table, it was always farthest away from her.
Could it be that...
[Why didn’t the male protagonist take the initiative to meet the witch doctor to detoxify?
First, the witch doctor and the exile team did not follow the same route;
Second, the male protagonist does not know when and where the witch doctor will pass by, so he cannot meet up with him accurately and is likely to miss him;
Third, the male protagonist only felt that the poison was about to take effect in the past two days, and there was no time left.]
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