Chapter 241 The Male and Female Leads Are Really Hard to Kill
The Xiao family rented two horse-drawn carriages.
Not long after setting off, they caught up with Zhu Feng and the others who were waiting by the roadside.
Hua Murong and Pei Huaiji learned the news from the secret guards and were already waiting by the roadside. As soon as the carriage stopped, they went up to ask them questions.
"Xue'er, are you alright? You should come with me to Jiangnan. There's still more than a month's journey ahead. How can you possibly endure it?"
Yun Zhaoxue's voice came from inside the carriage, "It's alright, I'm much better now..."
The guards carried Xiao Xuance, wheelchair and all, off the carriage, and two of them got into the carriage to take her pulse.
After taking her pulse, Hua Murong frowned slightly: "The pulse is floating and slippery, indicating that the fetus is restless. You have suffered too many frights on the way. You must calm your mind and rest quietly in the next few days, avoid thinking and avoid worry and overwork."
Yun Zhaoxue was faking it. Jiangling was Zhao Xuan and the Yun family's territory. She pretended to be sick to stay away from them and then secretly caused trouble. She didn't expect that the pulse diagnosis would actually be wrong.
Before being struck by lightning, she had no physical problems. After being struck by lightning, she developed all sorts of ailments. And today, when she tried to kill Yun Jiaoyue, a storm suddenly arose at sea.
The male and female leads are so damn hard to kill!
God protected her time and time again.
From her two experiences, she learned a lesson: she couldn't kill Yun Jiaoyue directly.
She couldn't harm Yun Jiaoyue, so she could only isolate and leave her in a desperate situation.
Xiao Mingshu almost burst into tears, grabbing Hua Murong's arm and pleading, "Divine Doctor, please, you must save my third sister-in-law and my nephew."
"Shu'er, don't worry, it's just a slight miscarriage, not a miscarriage. It's normal for pregnant women to experience slight miscarriages. I'm fine..." Yun Zhaoxue, leaning against the carriage, tugged at her sleeve.
Hua Murong added, "Don't worry, she has a good constitution and there's nothing seriously wrong. She just needs to rest in bed for the next few days. I'll prescribe a medicine for her to drink three times a day. Both the mother and child will be safe and sound."
Xiao Mingshu was excited, "Really? Thank you so much, doctor..."
Yang and the others also got off another carriage and stood guard outside.
Hearing the miracle doctor say that everything was alright, a smile bloomed on his tense face.
They boarded the carriage and continued into the city, finding an inn to stay at.
After feeding Yun Zhaoxue her medicine, Xiao Xuance asked, "Are you feeling better? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
Yun Zhaoxue shook her head, "I'm much better, I'm fine, you don't need to worry too much. I guess it's just a side effect of being struck by lightning."
"Doctor Hua said you need to rest. If there's anything you want to do, tell me or instruct Zhuiying and Zhufeng. Don't overwork yourself. Anyone who wants to make things difficult for you will have to get past me first."
“You’re in a wheelchair, you’re not much better off than me, I’m not that fragile.”
She remembered that in the original book, there were several iron and silver mines in Ezhou.
The wealth of the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty was swept away by the enemy army.
Zhao Xuan relied on these mines to establish himself as emperor in Jiangnan and secure half of the country.
She had never seen a primitive mine before, and since she was already here, she might as well take a look and broaden her horizons.
Xiao Xuance planned to send more people to protect them.
Zhuiying whispered from outside the door, "Your Highness."
Upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure flashed in Xiao Xuance's eyes. He knew perfectly well that he was spending time with his wife, yet he still came to disturb him.
Yun Zhaoxue said, "Go quickly, they must have something important to tell you."
"Then I'll be right back." Xiao Xuance had no mind to deal with anything else. After experiencing the ups and downs of life, he felt that nothing could be more important than the safety of his family.
"Don't rush me, I'm a little sleepy and want to take a nap. I'm a light sleeper and I'll be woken up if someone comes in or out."
She hasn't been on her social media for a few days. She had harvested the vegetables a few days ago, so they've probably grown quite a bit taller and are probably too old to eat anymore.
Xiao Xuance pushed the wheelchair out and closed the door.
After confirming that the person outside had left, she used her mind to enter the space. The vegetables had all flowered and were no longer edible, so she would keep them to freeze into seeds for the next batch of vegetables.
The rice seedlings planted earlier are lush and green, currently in the tillering stage, and will begin to produce ears of rice in a while.
There are also fruits on the mountain. They haven't been watered with spiritual spring water recently, so they've grown slowly and haven't ripened enough to fall to the ground, but they're still edible.
I picked a plum, washed it with the spring water, took a bite, and it was very sweet. If I were to sell it, I'm sure I could get a good price for it.
I'll find a chance to sneak out and sell it tonight. Sometimes we can't finish it all and it just rots, which is such a waste of food. I'll earn some money to supplement the family income.
We picked three large baskets of peaches, oranges, kiwis, plums, and more.
In the study of the Marquis of Jiangling's residence, a middle-aged man rushed in and headed towards...
"Your subject pays respects to Your Highness Prince Xuan. May Your Highness live a thousand years!"
Zhao Xuan turned around, removed his hood to reveal his handsome face, and said, "Lord Li, you may dispense with the formalities!"
"Your Highness, I've finally been waiting for you."
Zhao Xuan lifted his robe and sat down, casually replying, "I've kept Lord Li waiting."
Li Chonghe lifted his robe and sat down on the other side. "I wouldn't dare, I know Your Highness is also acting against your will."
"Lord Li, how is the mining progressing?"
"The silver and iron ore combined amount to more than three hundred shi (a unit of dry measure).
"Only three hundred shi? Speed up the process, we need to mine twelve hundred shi by the end of the year."
“This… Your Highness, there are only half a year left until spring. We are mining privately, so we cannot start large-scale construction or make a lot of noise. Even the people who come into the mountains to mine must disguise themselves as woodcutters and enter in batches. We cannot come openly. If we speed up the progress, we may be discovered. Please think it over, Your Highness.”
He was extremely cautious, fearing being discovered if he was caught mining illegally.
Zhao Xuan told him, "Don't worry about being discovered. The two countries are about to make peace, and the focus of the court and the public is on the north. Their hands will not reach the south for the time being. You have made meritorious contributions in suppressing the bandits this time. The second prince will have to think twice before he touches you. The ministers who secretly support me in the court will also protect you. You don't need to worry too much. Your primary task now is mining."
"Lord Li has followed me for five years, and has never betrayed me, whether I was down on my luck or in glory. I can tell you with certainty that without the Xiao family commanding the Xiao family army in the north, the Great Jing cavalry cannot be stopped. My exile is the best course of action."
"Once I sit on that throne, I will bestow upon Lord Li the title of Duke Protector of the Nation, a title to be passed down through generations."
Yun Jiaoyue explained that the capital would be captured by enemy forces next spring, and he wanted to avenge his previous defeat, so he needed a large amount of weapons and silver.
Upon hearing the words "Duke of Protectorate," Li Chonghe's hand holding the teacup paused almost imperceptibly, causing the clear tea in the cup to ripple slightly.
He then placed the teacup on the table, walked to the Prince Xuan, knelt down, and performed a deep bow, his voice filled with emotion, "This humble official kowtows to thank Your Highness Prince Xuan for your great kindness!"
When the Third Prince was exiled, Li Chonghe considered taking the silver and iron mines to join the Crown Prince.
His wife's cousin married Prime Minister Qin, hoping to get on the Crown Prince's side through him. However, before she could even contact Prime Minister Qin, something happened at his residence.
Fearing he would be implicated, he sent people to intercept the pledge of loyalty. He also wanted to pledge allegiance to the Second Prince. The pledge of loyalty had already been sent out, so he had to send people to intercept it as soon as possible.
...
After Zhao Xuan left through the window, he quickly summoned his personal guard to the study.
"Send a message by carrier pigeon to the capital to retrieve the letter I sent to the Second Prince. Also, arrange for fifty more men to go into the mountains to mine, and ten more soldiers to guard the mountains to strengthen security."
"yes!"
As soon as the guards left, Madam Li Wangshi came and knocked on the door. "My lord, I have a few words I would like to say to you."
"Enter."
"Master, my cousin, Lady Yun, just came to our mansion. When her youngest son was drowned, she begged me to help him get rid of his status as an exile. She also wants to marry our Ying'er. Master, what do you think?"
Li Chonghe's expression changed slightly when he heard his wife mention their daughter. He straightened his face and shouted angrily, "Why are you still mentioning that wretched child? I told you long ago to cut off her hair and send her to a nunnery to become a nun, but you insisted on keeping her in the mansion. Our Li family has been utterly disgraced."
“Ying’er is my flesh and blood, I can’t bear to part with her. It’s not her fault that Ying’er’s reputation is ruined. Blame those men for their greed for the wealth of the Marquis’s mansion, which led her to commit such a terrible mistake.”
Li Yuying is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Jiangling. From birth, she has been showered with love and has been spoiled since childhood.
Once, while out for a spring outing, she accidentally stepped into an animal trap and was taken home by a poor scholar. When the scholar learned of her identity, he claimed that his wife was the widow of his elder brother.
From then on, her personality changed drastically. She went to male brothels, but after being discovered, they sent her to the estate. There, she had affairs with guards and servants, and even got pregnant. They forced her to drink an abortion pill and then locked her up, forbidding her from leaving the house.
He smashed things and beat and scolded the maids every day.
“Yun Yanzhe passed the county-level imperial examination at a young age. If it weren’t for the Yun family’s misfortune, he would definitely have passed the provincial-level imperial examination. He is a talented person and can be a great help to you, sir. Ying’er’s marriage will also fulfill one of our wishes.”
"Did his younger sister marry the Third Prince?"
"yes."
"I'll talk about it after I've met the person."
The marriage between the two families still requires the Third Prince's approval. Even if the marriage can be arranged, it cannot be finalized immediately, as the Yun family is still awaiting punishment. They will have to wait until they reach their place of exile before asking the county magistrate for the man.
Madam Li smiled and said, "Very well! I will go and make the arrangements right away."
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