Gui Yuan

Chapter 31 Awakening

Emperor Xiangfeng panted a few times, sat back on the dragon chair, and his thoughts gradually stabilized.Ding Chong'an and Ning Kecheng happened to be discussing political affairs with Emperor Xiangfeng in the Anqing Palace, seeing Longyan furious, they knelt on the ground and waited for Emperor Xiangfeng to speak.The memorial fell apart right next to Ning Kecheng, he glanced casually, and saw that the territory belonged to Jiazhou Xuanyu Pass.

Feng Yu served the teacup, thinking that it was as usual, and the local state officials there were crying about poverty and suffering, which made the emperor unhappy, and persuaded: "Your Majesty, your health is important."

Unexpectedly, Emperor Xiangfeng was unusual this time, he didn't take the teacup with a cold face, and said in a deep voice: "Put it down, take people out, and the two lovers stay here."

Feng Yu was stunned for a moment, and didn't dare to say any more. He put down the teacup in embarrassment, and led the maids and eunuchs out of the palace.In the huge Anqing Palace, the gate was closed tightly. Ding Chongan and Ning Kecheng looked at each other, but they didn't know what the emperor was planning.

Emperor Xiangfeng closed his eyes and said, "Wei Yao wrote Feng Jizuo, saying that the crown prince is suffering from fever and is recuperating in Xuanyu Pass."

The expressions of the two people below changed completely, and Ding Chongan looked anxious: "Fever epidemic? It has never happened since the founding of the Great Wei Dynasty, how could it come back again. How is the crown prince?"

"It's said in the booklet that it's fine for the time being, but after the onset of the disease, it will be so violent that I'm afraid the crown prince won't be able to hold on." Emperor Xiangfeng propped his head, looking a little tired, "I said earlier that I wouldn't let him go to southern Xinjiang, but I didn't Listen, make a fuss like this."

Ning Kecheng moved her body slightly, and said: "The prince is very important right now, please ask the emperor to send an imperial doctor to southern Xinjiang."

"I will be like this, but... I remember that the fever epidemic can't be cured. If the imperial doctor can't cure it, what will Dawei do?" Emperor Xiangfeng's tone was full of majesty...and questioning.

Ning Kecheng knew that Emperor Xiangfeng was worried about Wei Yao, and at this time something went wrong with the prince, so he would naturally think about it.

Ning Ke agreed: "Most of the Tai Hospital has capable people, which is not comparable to the situation back then."

Emperor Xiangfeng was obviously dissatisfied with this answer, his face was displeased, and he said: "I believe that the crown prince will be safe and sound. However, the crown prince is ill and should be investigated; Wei Yao is not doing well, so should also be investigated."

"Your Majesty is wise." Ning Ke said calmly, but her heart was already pounding.

After returning to Ning Mansion, Ning Ke took off his official hat.Now he is thinking of Ning Qing all over his heart, originally he was just putting on a face, but who would have thought that this naughty son would follow Wei Yao to the southern border when he thought about it, and even have a secret encounter with his father afterplay.When this happened, the emperor had an excuse, and just took the opportunity to embarrass Wei Yao. Ning Qing waded into the muddy water. I'm afraid it would be difficult to get out of the body. And Ning Huan, she married the prince not long ago. one…

Everything is troublesome, and it is a headache to think about.

Ning Ke Cheng frowned and picked up the teacup, just as He Bo came in from outside and said, "Master, Li Meng is here, waiting for you in the study."

Ning Kecheng flashed a look of surprise, swallowed the tea in her mouth, and put down the cup.

"Got it, I'll change into my clothes and go."

Wisps of light smoke rose from the purple sand stove on the desk in the study room, and the aroma lingered in the room, accompanied by a slight fragrance of books, which was refreshing.

Ning Ke changed into her regular clothes, Li Meng saw him coming in, got up and saluted, "I've seen you, my lord."

Ning Kecheng waved her hand and sat down in front of the desk.

Li Meng took out the letter from his bosom, handed it to him, and said: "Wei Yao and the crown prince should have noticed the clues about the food and grass in Xingchuan, but Du Yuan, the governor of Xuanzhou, was silenced during the escort, and the principal culprit committed suicide immediately. It’s all gone, so it’s hard to follow the vine to find out.”

Ning Kecheng opened the letter and looked at it carefully, and said: "Southern Xinjiang is a game of chaotic chess. It looks calm and calm, but there is no telling how many storms there are. The draft draft can only be tasted. Wei Yao and the others know too much. Getting deeper and deeper."

Li Meng asked: "Young Master Ning also went to the southern border, will something happen?"

"Ning Qing has no achievements and no reputation. How can His Majesty remember him? This child is the most sensible and will not put himself in danger." After reading the letter, Ning Kecheng lit the letter paper on a candle and threw it into the basin next to the desk , disappeared in an instant.

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Xuanyuguan Camp.

After Zhu Yu drank the medicine for two days, his health has improved a lot, he was awake most of the day, and he was able to talk to them.Most of the patients with mild symptoms in the camp had already recovered, and those who were seriously ill could also get a couch, Xiao Yuan was free and went to Zhu Yu's to listen to Ning Qing's talk.Although he and Ning Qing hadn't known each other for a long time, they hit it off right away, and Ning Qing just happened to have a conversation with him, and the two of them always had endless things to say when they got together.

Ning Qing and Xiao Yuan chatted from ancient and modern famous sages, quyi poems and books to cooking tea and wine, admiring flowers and boating. Only after this chat did they realize that Xiao Yuan is also a fun master. What's more, what people pay attention to is elegance and appreciation, which is difficult for ordinary people to match.

At the same time, Wei Yao, Cao Xu and other people from northern Xinjiang also found a tent to talk about the old days.

The string that has been tense for a long time can finally be loosened. Cao Xu and Zhao Min hooked up and chatted about the years in northern Xinjiang.Looking at them, Wei Yao felt as if he had returned to the cold and windy northern Xinjiang. A few people sat around the campfire to keep warm and drank ginger wine from northern Xinjiang. That day seemed like yesterday.

Wei Yao regained his composure, pulled his thoughts back from the past to the present, recalled all the things at present, a trace of tiredness flashed in his eyes and was firmly suppressed, which was hard to detect.

The two of them chatted elatedly, and finally stopped to rest for a while. Wei Yao said at the right time: "When I went to Nanman with Ning Qing, I was taken to a barren mountain by chance, and a group of people arrested thousands of strong men to practice secretly. , the leading supervisor has an extraordinary manner and behavior, he should not be an ordinary person, most of them are generals of the Southern Barbarians."

Cao Xu's eyelids trembled, and his lips quivered slightly: "General, you mean..."

Wei Yao said with a cold face: "The Nanman is ready to move, I'm afraid it's been premeditated for a long time, this time I go back and ask Your Majesty to see how His Majesty decides. Xuanyu Pass is the first line of defense, Cao Xu, you have to defend it."

Cao Xu almost jumped up, stood there, straightened up, and said, "I'm in Xuanyu."

Wei Yao bent his lips in satisfaction: "Not bad."

They were discussing state affairs, and here Xiao Yuan was telling Zhu Yu: "His Royal Highness is in good health, so although he has been ill for the past few days, it looks serious, but he didn't hurt the root cause, and he will recover after paying attention to recuperation, so don't worry."

Zhu Yu smiled: "Young Master Xiao has superb medical skills, I can trust you."

Ning Qing picked up the teacup and took a sip, then suddenly remembered something and put it down again: "There is one thing that I don't understand. The prince is so sick that he was with us in the past, and he came to Xuanyuguan for only a few hours. , I fell ill at night, too quickly, if this illness is really so severe, how come we are all well?"

Xiao Yuan also felt strange, and explained: "Fever epidemic doesn't happen suddenly. It is reasonable to say that after the root of the disease enters the body, it will take three to five days as short as ten days and a half months. Could it be that His Highness has come into contact with someone before?" , just in time for the onset?"

touch?The prince is with them all day, and rarely goes out alone. Who can he contact?

Not only Ning Qing, but even the prince himself seemed confused.

Afraid of disturbing the prince's rest, Ning Qing went out of the tent with Xiao Yuan first.

The sun is shining brightly today, and swarms of mosquitoes are circling under the trees.Ning Qing immediately remembered what Cao Xu said casually, and murmured: "Cao Xu said before that this year is especially hot."

Xiao Yuan tugged at the collar and said: "Yes, it's hot early this year, and it's even worse in the mountains. There are more mosquitoes, rats and ants than in other places. I've been wearing this clothes for a long time in the camp, and I'm sweating all over."

Ning Qing understood, he finally figured it out.

He and Xiao Yuan went to Cao Xu's camp, and before asking questions, he said to himself: "We were in danger at Luoxia Ridge earlier, and Cao Xu brought more than 100 troops to rescue. The crown prince had contact with the garrison at that time."

Xiao Yuan said: "This fever started at Xuanyu Pass, if the prince had contact with them, it would make sense to contract the disease."

"The Nanman thieves on Luoxia Ridge were also in contact with the garrison at the beginning." Ning Qing showed no extra emotion on his face. Looking at Wei Yao who had already noticed something, he said lightly, "The group of Nanman thieves and Lin Ruode, there are more than 100 people in total. He was escorted to Beijing more than ten days ago, so he should be in Yanzhou soon."

Suddenly, there was no sound for several weeks, and the atmosphere was terrifyingly silent. After a while, Wei Yao opened his lips and asked: "Zhongzhi, how is your Highness, can you bear the long journey?"

Xiao Yuan understood what he meant, and replied: "Your Highness is recovering well, if you put it in the carriage, there should be no hindrance on the road."

"Okay." Wei Yao looked at Zhao Min: "Send the order, get the carriage ready tonight, and we will set off for the imperial capital tomorrow."