Lan Sinian asked again, and the princess finally realized what was going on. She didn't know the details, though. When she asked for the location and told them, Lan Sinian remained silent.
"What's wrong?" Qin Changqing was a little worried.
Lan Sinian shook his head. "I mentioned to you before, the police officer who went to investigate Baron Shaman and became manic. Do you remember?"
"Remember." Qin Changqing nodded.
"The place the police officer went before the incident was very close to this location."
Qin Changqing was stunned for a moment, "Do you suspect that the princess's nephew is also involved in the same incident?"
Lan Sinian remained silent. Qin Changqing, knowing how important this matter was to him, took the initiative and said, "Let's set off immediately and return to the empire."
Lan Sinian glanced at him with some surprise. Qin Changqing smiled at him and said, "You'll always have a chance to come back someday, right?"
"Yes." Lan Sinian also smiled, "I'm happy to accompany my queen home to visit her family."
Chen Feng was a little unhappy when he learned that the two were leaving. After all, he had planned to let his apprentice and his family stay at home for a few more days. However, he also knew that they were going back early because they had important matters to deal with. Although he was unhappy, he didn't say anything.
"I'm sorry, Master. I will definitely make time to come back and spend time with you next time." Qin Changqing looked at him apologetically.
The old man said impatiently with a stern face: "Who wants you to accompany me? Go away, go away, everyone."
Lan Sinian had never properly served an elder in his life. Seeing the old man lose his temper over a disagreement, he was a little confused. He was also worried that he would blame the queen. So he used his usual sweet talk skills to his own queen and assured her, "Don't worry. With just one command from you, Changqing and I will drop everything and rush back to you, no matter what we are doing, to obey your command."
Chen Feng: “…”
Qin Changqing: "..."
Lan Sinian was stared at expressionlessly by the two men, and suddenly a cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He wondered if he had said something wrong.
Chen Feng suddenly laughed, stood up and went into the house, and quickly took out two more... big red envelopes and walked out, stuffing one into each person's hand, waving his hand and saying, "Let's go, remember to bring Xiao Xu back to see me when you have time."
"Okay." Qin Changqing knew that he would not have much time to spend with his master in the future, and he felt guilty. Lan Sinian decided to build the communication base station on Earth as soon as possible so that it would be easier for his queen to see her relatives in the future.
They suddenly wanted to leave, and General Luo and others dropped what they were doing and rushed over.
Seeing his nervous expression, Qin Changqing comforted him, "We have something urgent to do and need to rush back. Don't worry."
"The materials, equipment and personnel for building the communication base station are on the way. The personnel will take care of everything and teach you how to use and maintain it. You can rest assured." Lan Sinian was thinking about this matter in his mind, and instructed them to try their best to cooperate with the people from the empire to build the base station as soon as possible.
General Luo and others naturally promised repeatedly that they would do the work in advance and there would be no mistakes.
Lan Sinian was most satisfied with this and nodded.
As they were about to leave, Tang Qian and Luo Yuhuan decided to go to the empire with them to find out the situation. The team members that Qin Changqing had been in had been transferred to the capital and also boarded the starship with them. In addition, Tang Qian specially took away a batch of tea, silk and porcelain that he had already transferred. Also, a fat chef followed them, which was a special arrangement by the country.
The starship quickly departed, carrying the people's hopes with it. News media across Earth reported on the event, naming this road, which led to the Empire and, more importantly, the gateway to the stars, Changqing Road, after the hero Qin Changqing, to commemorate his great contribution to Earth's journey into the interstellar age. This road was destined to be recorded in history, and people would forever remember this hero.
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Because of the princess's plea, the starship sped up its return journey and finally arrived at the Imperial Star four days later.
Qi Feng arranged for the Earthlings who came with Qin Changqing to temporarily live in a manor in Lansnian, and gave them local guides and a translator each to facilitate them to go out and learn about the situation in the empire.
However, Luo Yuhuan was kept by Qin Changqing and followed him to the princess's mother's family, the Hu family.
Early in the morning, the Hu family members were waiting at the door with their heads raised in anticipation. The head of the Hu family was the princess's eldest brother, Hu Bo. Seeing the prince and princess arrive early, he hesitated for a moment, then pulled his sister aside and whispered, "Do you think the queen can really cure Xiao Zhan?"
Hu Bo has been looking very tired recently because his son has been infected with mania. He is the only son in the new generation of the Hu family who has the potential to become a high-level psychic and a strong successor to the Hu family. Now, this successor who has been placed with infinite hopes has been infected with mania that has left everyone helpless. If he cannot be saved, the Hu family is very likely to decline in this generation.
"I don't know either." The princess shook her head and sighed. "From what I heard, he did save a few children who were suffering from mania. But don't ask any more about this. You'll know when he comes to see you today."
Hu Bo wanted to say something, but thinking of the rumored emperor's favor towards him, he finally sighed and didn't ask any more questions.
Not long after the starship arrived at the Imperial Star, Lan Sinian accompanied Qin Changqing to the Hu family.
Seeing their serious expressions, Luo Yuhuan asked, "Is this mania serious?"
Qin Changqing nodded. "Once a person with superpowers contracts this disease, it's basically equivalent to a death sentence. At the same time, the patient's superpowers increase dramatically and they will indiscriminately attack everyone around them. Furthermore, this disease is somewhat contagious."
Luo Yuhuan was stunned. He had personally experienced that the orcs of the Galactic Empire possessed superpowers. Most of the soldiers in the invading force sent to Earth by the Snake Clan possessed superpowers. The humans on Earth had no power to fight back against such soldiers. If they were infected with this disease, it would be like handing a gun with the safety off to a madman. The consequences would be disastrous.
The aircraft soon arrived at the Hu family's manor.
Lan Sinian got off the aircraft first, and without waiting for the Hu family to come over and chat, he turned around and extended his hand to Qin Changqing. Hu Bo was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Your Majesty, Queen, thank you for coming."
Lan Sinian rarely showed much expression in public, so he nodded casually and said, "Let's go check on Hu Zhan first."
"Okay, please follow me." Hu Bo was naturally happier to see that they didn't waste time and got straight to the point.
As soon as they entered the yard where Hu Zhan was, everyone heard his crazy roar. Qin Changqing frowned and strode into the room with Lan Sinian.
The room had been emptied of its contents. Hu Zhan, his features grim and muscles bulging, was handcuffed to a specially constructed bed frame and struggling frantically. The handcuffs were stretched rigid by his excessive force, and blood flowed uncontrollably from the handcuffs. He seemed to hear the sound of people entering the room and suddenly raised his head.
For some reason, Qin Changqing's gaze suddenly met his.
The eyes glowing red were filled with the evil that he had seen in the scarlet eyes of the monster black monkey, and were filled with cold murderous intent. Qin Changqing seemed to be enveloped by a chill at that moment, and his whole body was cold.
Lan Sinian held his hand and pulled him behind him to block the view. At the same time, he ordered in a deep voice, "Everyone else, get out."
The head of the family, Hu Bo, was watching his son in pain and was stunned when he heard his order. Although he couldn't figure out Lan Sinian's intention, he immediately obeyed his order and told everyone else to leave the room.
Luo Yuhuan was about to leave, but Qin Changqing stopped him, "Yuhuan, stay."
"good."
The people who followed left the room worriedly. Lan Sinian and Qin Changqing looked at each other and understood each other's intentions.
"Yuhuan, you and His Majesty control him, I will check him." Qin Changqing ordered Luo Yuhuan.
Luo Yuhuan naturally had no objection.
As if sensing a more powerful psychic approaching him, Hu Zhan, who was handcuffed by the special handcuffs, suddenly struggled violently. Whether it was excitement or fear, he roared incoherently like a wild beast, "Kill!!! Kill you!!!"
Lan Sinian had a cold face and quickly pressed down his struggling hands. Luo Yuhuan was stunned for a moment, then quickly stepped forward and pressed down his feet.
“Roar——!!!” Hu Zhan let out a long roar, but his limbs seemed to be nailed down and he couldn’t move at all.
Qin Changqing then walked forward calmly, put his fingers on Lan Sinian's wrist, which was pressed tightly, and took his pulse.
Qin Changqing was shocked by Hu Zhan's condition. He did not see the parasitic monster black monkey on this person, but he saw a red light in his eyes that other infected people did not have. This was enough to prove that Hu Zhan's condition was very different.
After taking his pulse carefully, Qin Changqing became more certain that he was different from the other infected people. He felt that although Hu Zhan looked crazy, his strong body was slowly deteriorating. If he was not treated quickly, even if he could survive, his body would completely decay - this was a symptom that the previous infected people did not have.
"How is it?" Lance asked him in a young voice.
"I'll tell you in detail later." Qin Changqing shook his head at him, opened the silver needle bag, undressed Hu Zhan and slowly gave him acupuncture.
Time seemed to slow down very much as he slowly twisted the silver needle, so slow that it felt like a world had passed.
Luo Yuhuan, known for his impatience, had sweat on his forehead, forming small streams that trickled down his cheeks. Although he had been a special forces soldier on Earth, possessing incredible physical strength, he still had no advantage against the Imperials.
However, Qin Changqing's situation was not much better than his. His face was also covered with fine cold sweat, and he had no time to wipe it off until he inserted the last silver needle into the acupuncture point.
Hu Zhan, who had been struggling and roaring, seemed to have lost all his strength at that moment. His body suddenly collapsed, his red eyes closed tightly, and he lost consciousness.
"Okay." Qin Changqing breathed a sigh of relief and put the silver needle into his bag.
Someone carefully wiped the sweat off his forehead with a handkerchief. Qin Changqing raised his head and met Lan Sinian's worried gaze. He felt as if his heart was being caressed gently, again and again, leisurely. The calm lake water was gently rippled by the actions of others.
"I'm fine, don't worry." Qin Changqing smiled at him.
Lan Sinian nodded, glanced at Hu Zhan, who was lying on the bed like a dead pig, and raised his chin at him. "How is he?"
Speaking of Lan Zhan's condition, Qin Changqing's brows furrowed again. "His condition is very complicated. If my diagnosis is correct, his brain is very likely damaged due to the sudden onset of severe mania. If he doesn't adjust his treatment in time, he may never wake up."
Lan Sinian was stunned for a moment, then he called up the other members of the Hu family and briefly told them about Hu Zhan's situation.
At this moment, Hu Bo felt like he had just escaped from a sea of fire and fallen into a hole in the earth. He was surprised to see his son finally calm down, but in the blink of an eye, he received such an answer.
“This, this…”
"He has suffered a brain injury. Can we try using a treatment cabin?" The princess, who was also in the Hu family, was calmer. When she thought of this possibility, she immediately asked Queen Qin Changqing for confirmation.
The mania treatment device and the treatment cabin are useless against it. If it's just damage left by trauma, the treatment device should be able to do it, right?
The Hu family looked at Qin Changqing with hope, hoping that he could give them reassurance.
Qin Changqing had no idea about the Empire's ultra-high technology, so he could only say, "You can try it first. If it doesn't work, tell me and I'll try to prescribe some medicine for him."
"Okay." At this moment, almost everyone in the Hu family felt that as long as the mania was gone, there would be no problem using the treatment cabin for other wounds, and some joy finally appeared on their faces.
Since the manic issue had been resolved, Lan Sinian and Qin Changqing didn't plan to stay any longer. The Hu family came out to see them off. As Qin Changqing stepped onto the aircraft, he suddenly thought of something. He pulled out a piece of cinnabar jade jewelry from his pocket and handed it to the princess, smiling and saying to her, "Put this on Hu Zhan. If you have any questions, contact me."
"Okay, Your Majesty, we will do as you say." The princess knew that he came to the Hu family in person because of the prince and her, the emperor's uncle. She was naturally very grateful to him. She took the ornament with both hands and bowed deeply to him in front of everyone's shocked eyes.
Seeing the princess taking the lead in doing so, the other members of the Hu family naturally bowed to him after their initial shock, and at the same time changed their address to her from Queen to Her Majesty the Queen.
In the empire, the emperor and empress were uniformly addressed as "Your Majesty", but ordinary people still only called her "Empress" without adding the word "Your Majesty" because these two words represented that in people's hearts, the empress would be on the same level as the emperor, and also represented people's complete obedience to the empress. If the empress wanted others to address her as "Your Majesty", she needed to make corresponding contributions to the people so that others would truly admire her from the bottom of their hearts and put her on the same level as the emperor.
Lan Sinian said in a low voice, "This matter should not be spread. I hope you won't say anything."
As the emperor, he had absolute say in the empire. At least the Lan family members would never dare to doubt what he said. They all agreed upon hearing his words and did not dare to ask any more questions.
Sitting in the aircraft, Luo Yuhuan was in a state of shock. It turned out that his good brother had already achieved such achievements in a place they could only look up to! While he felt ashamed of his own mediocrity, he couldn't help but sigh: indeed, capable people can create a new world of their own no matter where they go.
After leaving the Hu family, the aircraft rushed back to the palace. Shen Hai had secretly brought back the police officer infected with mania.
After Qin Changqing examined him, he found that the police officer's condition was exactly the same as Hu Zhan's. His eyes were both glowing red, and the parasites on their bodies were invisible. Their brain tissue seemed to have suffered severe trauma, and they might never wake up again.
Lan Sinian asked Shaou to prepare a treatment cabin. He also needed to find out from the police officer what happened to him before the accident. He couldn't remain unconscious.
Qin Changqing was tired after a whole morning, so he breathed a sigh of relief and went to the open-air garden of the palace to sit and rest.
The palace is located on a peninsula where the continental shelf extends out to the sea. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Sitting in the garden on the top of the mountain, you can see the sea and the sky connected, giving people a feeling of reaching the end of the world.
Luo Yuhuan sat down next to him, looked at him and said, "You always make people look at you with admiration." Then he took out a pack of cigarettes and threw one to him.
Qin Changqing held it in his hand, wanting to smoke it but not daring to, and reluctant to throw it away, so he could only play with it in his hand, "It's just a small matter, I'm a doctor."
Luo Yuhuan smiled. He felt proud that his brother was doing better and better.
"By the way, what's going on with them? Can't they heal themselves?" Luo Yuhuan was a man who couldn't keep things secret, so he asked directly if he had anything to say.
Qin Changqing put the cigarette between his ears and poured himself a cup of tea from the white porcelain cup he had just brought. He said, "I don't know either. I only know that this infectious disease is very serious. Even the imperial people themselves don't know the rest, so don't tell anyone about this."
Luo Yuhuan nodded. Naturally, he stood on his brother's side.
Qin Changqing took a sip of the teacup, and just as he was about to lift it from his lips, a big hand reached out from behind him and snatched his teacup away halfway.
He turned his head and saw Lan Sinian smilingly putting the teacup he had snatched to his lips, opening his mouth and holding it in the place where he had just drunk water, slowly taking a sip, with a wicked smile in his sapphire blue eyes, staring at him without blinking.
Qin Changqing turned his head indifferently, but he felt a little hot in his ears. This bastard is simply amazing. He can even drink a cup of tea in such a pornographic way. He is really, really shameless!
Although Luo Yuhuan was not a very delicate and sensitive person, he could still see the pink bubbles between the two of them. He suddenly felt goosebumps all over his body and took the opportunity to slip away.
Lan Sinian mentally praised this tactful young man and walked around to sit next to his queen.
Qin Changqing snatched his teacup back with an expressionless face, and nodded at the cup next to him with his chin, "Drink from your own cup."
Lan Sinian glanced at the cup he pointed to, took it with a smile, and asked, "Is this the couple's cup the Queen prepared for me?"
"No." Qin Changqing propped up his chin and glanced at him sideways, then said with a smile, "All the cups I brought are the same style. Are you planning to let everyone use couple cups like me?"
His Majesty the Emperor paused, then said with a very gentlemanly smile, "Then I'll smash all the others."
"Okay." The queen said politely, "If I smash it, you'll sleep on the broken pieces tonight."
"Why?" His Majesty the Emperor looked at him dissatisfied and aggrieved. Why should he be broken into pieces? He just wanted to hug his beautiful darling and sleep at night!
The beautiful queen sneered and said in a cold tone: "Because I am unhappy."
"Then what does Changqing think about the situation of those two infected people?" Lan Sinian immediately changed the subject tactfully without leaving any trace.
Qin Changqing gave him a meaningful look and changed the subject, "Their situations are different from the others."
"How do you say that?"
"You should know that I can see the monsters that are parasitic on the infected people." Qin Changqing said.
Although Lan Sinian asked his queen not to tell others his secret, he actually had many guesses in his mind. What Qin Changqing said was one of them. He did not hide it and nodded.
Qin Changqing's expression also became solemn. "But I didn't see that kind of monster from these two people, so I also have a guess in my mind."
"What guess?"
"I think it's not that they don't have this parasitic monster in their bodies, but that this parasite is not floating on the surface like before, but has already penetrated into their bodies." Qin Changqing frowned tightly. He used silver needles to prick the acupuncture points, which could only seal the superpowers of the psychic, so that this energy would no longer flow and increase. It also forced the parasite that relied on superpowers to leave the infected person, so that the infected person could be cured without medicine. He only hoped that this would be useful to Hu Zhan and the police officer.
"It seems that what they encountered this time must be very unusual." Lan Sinian said.
In other words, the Baron Shaman, his former bodyguard, whom he was now suspecting, was definitely not clean in what he did behind the scenes.
Qin Changqing glanced at him worriedly. Lan Sinian, who was thinking with his eyes closed, seemed to notice something and looked up and smiled at him.
Qin Changqing frowned slightly. He had always guessed that Lan Sinian seemed to be investigating something, which might be related to the royal secret he occasionally heard about more than 20 years ago. He just didn't know whether there was any connection between the malignant infectious disease of mania and this matter.
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