Chapter 656: Dancing Princess vs. East Factory Admiral 16
Meng State and Northern Qi were not on good terms, and wars were fought all year round. If Chu Tuo knew that he was dying and urgently needed a miracle doctor from Meng State, it would be tantamount to handing his life over to the enemy.
Therefore, not only could he not take the initiative to approach this miracle doctor, but he also had to hide his true condition.
After listening to this, Quan Jiu understood most of it.
So Xuanyuan Qinglan came to Meng State under the pretext of a diplomatic mission to seek treatment from her.
"How do you feel now?" Xuanyuan Zhuo looked at him worriedly.
Xuanyuan Qinglan felt it carefully. The cool air entered her lungs, and the depression that had been accumulating in her chest for years showed signs of dissipating.
The cold and jade-like man showed a look of surprise and glanced sideways at Quan Jiu.
He knew she wouldn't harm him, but he didn't hold out hope for the medicine. He had seen too many doctors and taken too many medicines, but his body was still in such a state of disrepair. Over time, he had become accustomed to it.
Quan Jiu pretended not to see: "One pill a day, enough for you to take for half a month."
Xuanyuan Qinglan bowed solemnly and asked, "May I ask your name, sir?"
Quan Jiu didn't wear a mask today, only a red veil on her face, her black eyes were clear:
"I've already said it, he's just a nobody."
Xuanyuan Qinglan wanted to ask more questions, but the seriously injured guard next to him suddenly vomited blood and was in danger.
Quan Jiu took out a pack of silver needles and walked over to prick a few acupuncture points. The guard who had been vomiting blood gradually became quiet.
Xuanyuan Qinglan did not make a sound to disturb her, but just followed her quietly, and handed her a handful when she needed something.
"Okay, my life is saved for now..."
Quan Jiu stood up. Because she had been squatting for a long time, her brain was not getting enough blood. The moment she stood up, her eyes went black for a moment.
"careful!"
She heard someone speak beside her, but it was too late. Her foot stepped on an uneven stone and her body suddenly tilted forward.
A large, unhealthily white hand supported her arm, pressing down the veil that was hanging down from her arm.
The veil slid down, revealing Quan Jiu's delicate eyebrows and high nose bridge.
Just one glance and Xuanyuan Qinglan was stunned.
Her skin was as white as snow, her eyes were charming, and her lips were as red as a dot of red. This was clearly the face of a woman...
He was still immersed in shock when Quan Jiu raised his hand and tied the veil again.
Miscalculated.
She had no plans to meet anyone else today, so she didn't put on any disguise.
Xuanyuan Qinglan's heart was in turmoil. Who would have thought that the person who fought off assassins, had excellent medical skills, and developed a bunch of strange weapons was actually a girl?
The sound of hurried horse hooves came from the woods behind us.
Quan Jiu heard Shen San’s voice: “Sir, this is it.”
Not wanting to expose his relationship with Shen Lang, Quan Jiu turned and left.
Seeing that she was about to leave, Xuanyuan Qinglan grabbed her wrist in a hurry. After grabbing it, he realized that his behavior was too inappropriate, and he let go as if it was burned.
"Sir, if I want to find you... for medicine, where should I go?"
Quan Jiu waved his hand: "We will meet again if we are destined to."
………
When Chen Lang arrived, he saw Xuanyuan Qinglan staring at the dense jungle in a daze.
"The Third Prince."
He was wearing a black robe and stopped on his horse in front of Xuanyuan Qinglan. He jumped lightly and dismounted.
Xuanyuan Qinglan returned to his previous indifference, and his tone was cold when facing the late-coming Meng people.
"Regarding what happened today, I hope Mengguo can give me Northern Qi an explanation."
Being assassinated less than twenty kilometers away from the capital of Meng State and almost annihilated, this undoubtedly showed that the Northern Qi State did not take them seriously.
Chen Lang: "I will definitely get to the bottom of today's incident."
………
After Quan Jiu returned to the capital, he immediately changed into a plain green robe, changed his appearance, and then put on a white jade mask and a conical hat.
The palace dinner had already begun. She was just a minor character and no one would pay attention to her. She found a seat farthest from the throne and sat down.
After a while, He Miaomiao and Chu Tuo entered together.
He Miaomiao has recently taken the medicine she prescribed, and her health has recovered a lot. Her face is glowing, and with a yellow palace dress, she looks bright and charming.
Chu Tuo tied the cloak on her with his own hands.
"It's windy at night. My beloved has just recovered, so you must keep warm."
He Miaomiao smiled shyly: "Your Majesty, please pay attention to the occasion."
Chu Tuo didn't care about the opinions of the civil and military officials: "There's nothing wrong with the emperor and empress being in harmony."
The prime minister smiled, stroked his beard, and sat up straighter.
Quan Jiu looked calm. He took out a handful of melon seeds from the space, secretly hid them in his hand, and started cracking them alone.
Chu Tuo glanced at the empty seats in the Northern Qi delegation:
"The time has come, why is there no one here? Where is Shen Lang?"
The civil and military officials present looked at each other in confusion, and no one knew what had happened.
Chu Tuo's face darkened and he started to attack in public:
"Such a big person is missing, and no one knows?"
The Prime Minister jumped out at the right moment, hesitant to speak:
"Your Majesty, I heard that Lord Shen left the city this morning to welcome the Northern Qi delegation. However, why he hasn't returned yet... I don't know."
When the originally quiet civil and military officials heard this, they all had a bad feeling in their hearts.
The Minister of Revenue hesitated and said, "Lord Shen is always punctual. He hasn't come yet. Could something have happened?"
Chu Tuo frowned and looked at Wu Feihu standing beside him: "General Wu, send troops to look for him."
"I obey your command."
Wu Feihu stood up and turned to leave.
At this moment, the palace gate was opened and a group of people walked in slowly.
The man walking in front was wearing a long black robe, a gold-plated belt around his waist, his long hair tied in a crown, and his temperament was cold and indifferent.
"No."
The person who came was Shen Lang.
Beside him were the two brothers Xuanyuan Qinglan and Xuanyuan Zhuo, whom Quan Jiu had just met this afternoon.
When she passed by Quan Jiu, she didn't know if it was her illusion, but she always felt that Shen Lang glanced in her direction.
With just one glance, the man walked up to the steps without looking away and bowed.
"Your Majesty, I have brought the Northern Qi delegation with me."
When Chu Tuo saw Xuanyuan Qinglan and his group, shock flashed in his eyes, but he suppressed it in an instant.
"What happened? Why are you here only now?"
Without waiting for Chen Lang to speak, Xuanyuan Qinglan said:
"We encountered an assassin twenty miles outside the city. Fortunately, Lord Shen arrived in time, thus preventing unnecessary casualties."
"There's actually such a thing?!!"
Chu Tuo slammed the table and his face darkened.
"You dare to assassinate the emperor even at his feet? You don't take Meng State and Northern Qi seriously!"
He looked at Shen Lang, his tone slightly deep, and pointed the finger at him:
"Lord Shen, I have great trust in you, which is why I ordered you to protect the members of the delegation. But now you have allowed the assassin to succeed. Do you admit your guilt?"
………Dividing line…………
Oh, my babies, happy Children's Day.
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