Chapter 213 Meeting the Old Ghost
A-Lin: "Yes."
Soon, Song Ci followed the others to the study and saw Pei Ji, who looked a little thin.
Since the banquet, they hadn't seen each other for a while, and Pei Ji seemed to have lost some weight. His eyes were slightly bruised, and he looked a little tired. Song Ci wanted to ask him how he was doing recently and whether the poison attacks were still frequent, but because Song Lan was there, she felt it was inappropriate and didn't ask.
Only his eyes revealed a hint of concern.
Pei Ji raised his eyes and met such a pair of gentle eyes mixed with some concern. His heart warmed. "I heard that you came so late, there must be something urgent. Sit down and talk."
A Lin walked out tactfully, planning to make a pot of hot tea.
After Song Ci sat down, he thought for a moment and said, "Is there something unsettled about the border recently?"
"Yes, that's true." He raised his hand and pointed to a letter in front of him. This was just the news he had just learned about, so how did Song Ci know about it so quickly?
He didn't ask, because Song Ci didn't say anything, so he didn't ask. There were more mysteries about Song Ci, and he had become accustomed to them one by one.
"The situation...is it very bad?" Song Ci's tone was somewhat expectant, expecting Pei Ji to tell her that the situation was not so serious and her guess was just a guess.
but.
"Well, it's not going well."
Song Ci couldn't tell whether she was disappointed or powerless. She had already changed her family's predetermined fate, so naturally she didn't want to watch Le Yi head towards this unknown fire pit.
So what if she is favored? Under the imperial power, Song Ci believes that even the emperor would not be stingy with a woman.
"I know my words may be a bit abrupt, but I'm afraid the border has been uneasy lately. Do you have a way to let the emperor know and send more troops?"
Pei Ji's slightly cold eyes fell on her face. Song Ci noticed it and shuddered all over. She was even mentally prepared that Pei Ji would investigate the source of this information.
She thought, if Pei Ji really wanted to know, what kind of reason would she come up with to lie to him?
She cannot reveal the biggest secret of rebirth to anyone.
Fortunately, Pei Ji looked away after a while and said, "It's not easy, but we can always find a way." Pei Ji did not ask, nor did he even doubt whether the news was true. If he knew how to lie, even he would probably not be able to escape accountability.
Song Ci couldn't help but mutter, "Aren't you afraid that my news is not true?"
Pei Ji laughed softly, his grainy voice spreading in her ears, "You always do things cautiously."
This sentence was originally a simple one, but Song Lan's hairs stood on end beside him. It seems that his sister's relationship with Pei Ji, although not as close as he thought, is definitely incomparable to others.
Song Ci seemed to sigh, "If you're worried, you can ask someone to investigate. There must have been unusual movements on the border recently. I'm afraid the tribes have taken action."
When Pei Ji heard about the border, he thought that other countries would harass or attack the border of the Zhou Dynasty. Their troops and weapons were backward and they were no match for the Zhou Dynasty, so he didn't need to worry too much.
But Song Ci told him that it was a tribe, not other small countries around it. His handsome brows instantly frowned, with a hint of imperceptible oppression.
"tribe."
"Yes." Song Ci said, emphasizing each word. "The tribes are taking action. The Great Zhou Dynasty is suffering from drought. The surrounding tribes are very close, and they make a living by grazing. Without rain, how can the grass grow on the grasslands and how can the cattle and sheep survive? I'm afraid this drought will also cause them countless losses. Now the only way for them to survive is to seize a route to our border."
Pei Ji twisted his fingers lightly. The people in the tribe have been grazing all year round. It is not an exaggeration to say that they grew up on horseback.
They are extremely proficient in surprise attack tactics, making them difficult to defend against and more difficult to deal with than a small border country. They have suffered heavy losses and will definitely burn and loot to survive. If they are not stopped in time, the people on the border will probably suffer a bad fate.
"I will go to the palace immediately to discuss this with the Emperor."
Seeing that his words were heard by the other party, Song Ci was very moved and nodded, "Okay."
Her eyes were watery, and knowing that she was also anxious, Pei Ji curled the corners of his mouth.
Ah Lin had brewed some tea and brought it in when he saw this scene. Ah Lin couldn't remember when the young master had ever truly smiled. He seemed to be smiling all the time, gentle and approachable, but only he and his close followers knew that the young master's smile was never genuine.
Thinking of this, Alin's eyes felt a little sore.
The young master has suffered so much.
"How's your poison? Can you still control it?"
Just as A Lin was about to speak, Pei Ji stopped him with a look. "It's not bad. Maybe it's because of the weather. It's much better than in winter."
Song Ci, "In summer, try to eat more warming and nourishing foods, which will be good for your condition."
Pei Ji smiled even more gently, "Okay."
After chatting for a while, Song Ci took Song Lan to say goodbye and followed the group towards the corner gate. They ran into a girl holding a medicine bowl. At first, Song Ci paid no attention to her until they passed each other and she smelled the strange aroma of medicine in the bowl. She paused and turned her head abruptly.
"What's wrong."
"It's okay." Song Ci replied with his head down, and his pace suddenly quickened.
Really, I almost got fooled by Pei Ji. He was not fine at all. The poison in him was almost uncontrollable. The strong smell of the medicine just now was the method Song Ci had taught me. If the poison had penetrated deeply, just boil three bowls into one bowl and drink it.
Song Ci's keen nose was not mistaken in smelling that strong medicinal smell. It was the medicine made in this way that had such a pungent smell.
Such a poison, once it is toxic, will make the poisoned person suffer the pain of being gnawed by countless ants every moment. Under such pain, Pei Ji said nothing and endured it alone, which made Song Ci even more heartbroken.
It would have been nice if he had said something, but he said nothing.
There are still two ingredients missing from Pei Ji's antidote. It is known that one of them is in the hands of the princess, and there is some clue about the other one as well.
Song Ci made up his mind that there was no time to delay and he had to get the two medicinal plants as soon as possible.
That night, Pei Ji entered the palace and said something to the emperor in the study. The next day, he personally led his troops to the border.
By the time Song Ci learned the news, the people had already set off for two days.
She felt cold all over and suddenly realized a problem: how could Pei Ji make the emperor believe him and send so many troops?
The only possibility is his life. Only if he goes there in person will the emperor believe it.
Thinking that the other party had gone with the army because of her words, she suddenly felt a piercing pain in her heart, and her whole body was shaky and she almost couldn't stand.
"Miss, you are feeling unwell somewhere. I'll ask Doctor Lin to come and see you." Wanxiang said anxiously and was about to go out.
Suddenly, she was grabbed by a hand, and the hand was so cold that she shivered.
"Don't go, I'm fine. Have someone prepare the carriage, I want to go see my master."
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