Chapter 2066
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Three days later, the people who had been ready to die in Luo Mei City saw hope. They no longer had recurrent fevers and were strong enough to help clean up the ruins after the earthquake. Some shops on the street had reopened.
Luo Mei City ushered in sunny days again.
Ye Zhen no longer needed to see a doctor. She asked every household to take the medicine back and drink it for a few days.
The two carts of medicinal herbs sent by Zhao Tianji were almost used up. Lu Tingzhi finally arrived at Luo Mei City with the herbs and prescriptions.
Although Shui Yichen's illness has been controlled with Ye Zhen's medicine, he has not fully recovered and his recovery speed is relatively slow. Doctor Feng was puzzled. When he was about to go to the city, Lu Tingzhi came with the prescription and two carts of medicinal materials.
Because his surname was Lu, Shui Yichen met him in person.
After a few days of illness, Shui Yichen looked weak and pale. He sat in an armchair in a brocade robe and looked coldly at Lu Tingzhi standing in front of him.
"Who asked you to come?" Shui Yichen asked coldly. He knew Lu Tingzhi. This man was Lu Yaoyao's cousin who used to study at Qi's Hanlin Academy.
"No one asked me to come. I sent medicine and prescriptions to various places affected by the disaster in order to accumulate good fortune." Lu Tingzhi said lightly.
"Where did you get the prescriptions?" Shui Yichen asked coldly. He was not a doctor, how could he have the prescriptions?
"I got them from Anping Town. The epidemic there has long been under control." Lu Tingzhi said.
Shui Yichen looked at Lu Tingzhi sharply. "Have you been injured?"
"I was accidentally injured during the flood." Lu Tingzhi's eyes were calm as he looked at Shui Yichen. "Your Majesty is worried because I come from the Jin Kingdom and used to study at Qi's Hanlin Academy. Two months ago, when Marquis Anning passed away, I left Qi and have been wandering around. I happened to pass by Anping Town. If Your Majesty does not believe me, I can leave immediately."
"Do you know that Lu Yaoyao is in Luo Mei City?" Shui Yichen asked in a low voice.
Lu Tingzhi's whole body froze, his eyes flashing with surprise. "Luo Mei City? Isn't it … "
"There was no massacre because she is in there." Shui Yichen said coldly.
"I thought she had returned to the capital …" Lu Tingzhi said in a daze. "So she came to Luo Mei City."
Shui Yichen examined Lu Tingzhi's expression and saw that he did not seem to be lying. "Do you want us to have someone send you into the city to look for her?"
Lu Tingzhi smiled bitterly as he shook his head. "I'm afraid that she does not wish to see me. Since Yaoyao is here, the plague in Falling Plum City should be easily resolved. I'll be heading to another place. I'll be taking my leave."
"Stop." Shui Yichen stopped Lu Tingzhi. "You came all the way to Yuan Country just to accumulate good fortune?"
"This one's family … has committed many wrongs. I am seeking forgiveness on their behalf," Lu Tingzhi said in a low voice.
Shui Yichen looked at him mockingly. "Is that all? There are so many places out there, why did you come to Yuan Country? "
If I had a choice, I would indeed prefer to stay in Jin Country. However, the Imperial Envoy of Jin Country is my cousin, and I do not have the face to face them. Even if I go to Jin Country, I'm afraid that I will not be able to achieve anything in this life. Qi Country … because of Cheng Zheng's death, they will no longer place me in an important position. I can only choose Yuan Country, "Lu Tingzhi said honestly.
"What makes you think that Yuan Country will accept you?" Shui Yichen asked blandly.
Lu Tingzhi smiled. "I heard that Your Majesty is thirsty for talents, and that you will treat those who seek refuge with you well. I'm just here to try."
"Are you sure that I will keep you?" Shui Yichen laughed coldly. He indeed wanted to win over the talents of the world. As he had just ascended to the throne, he did not have many confidants that he could use.
However, he still had some doubts about this Lu Tingzhi.
"I'm not sure, I'm just here to try my luck," Lu Tingzhi said.
Shui Yichen looked at Lei Yingchun, who was beside him. "Let Feng Chunsong in to take a look at this prescription."
"Yes." Lei Yingchun looked at Lu Tingzhi. He had heard of this young man's name before. He was considered talented in Qi Country, and it was said that Zhao Yong valued him a lot in the past. However, his identity in Qi Country was indeed very awkward. Although he was Lu Yaoyao's cousin, because of his relationship with Lu Lingzhi, Lu Yaoyao probably did not have much feelings for him.
Doctor Feng quickly came in and bowed to Shui Yichen.
"Take a look at this prescription. Is it for treating the plague?" Shui Yichen passed the prescription to Doctor Feng.
"This is …" Doctor Feng looked at the prescription in astonishment. This prescription was actually the same as the Heavenly Concubine's prescription, but there were some differences in the dosage. "Your Majesty, this prescription is indeed for treating the plague."
Shui Yichen looked at Lu Tingzhi. "If you can use this prescription to treat my illness, I will allow you to follow me back to the capital."
"Then we can only leave it to fate." Lu Tingzhi said softly.
Feng Chunsong turned to look at Lu Tingzhi, and lowered his head in silence.
"Go and brew the medicine." Shui Yichen ordered indifferently.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Feng Chunsong took the prescription and left with his head lowered.
Lu Tingzhi calmly looked at Shui Yichen. "Your Majesty, then are you going to keep me here?"
"Temporarily stay here. Didn't you say you want to leave it to fate? Then let the heavens decide whether we should bring you back to the capital or not. "Shui Yichen calmly said.
"Yes." Lu Tingzhi readily accepted, as if he was really leaving it to fate.
Lei Yingchun had people bring Lu Tingzhi away to rest.
"Your Majesty, this Lu Tingzhi … …" Lei Yingchun could not understand what Shui Yichen was thinking. Lu Tingzhi was the Heavenly Concubine's cousin, and no matter what grudges they had, this relationship would never change.
"It is not a coincidence that he appeared here with her prescription." Shui Yichen calmly said. He stood up to walk to the bed, but his legs gave way.
Lei Yingchun quickly supported him. "Your Majesty, take care."
"She doesn't want us to die because she wants to torture us." Shui Yichen's tone was mixed with resentment that he himself did not realize. He would rather she didn't even send Feng Chunsong and let him die. She didn't want to come because she didn't want to save him. She was punishing him.
"The Heavenly Concubine, she … won't think this way. She is a soft-hearted person." Lei Yingchun whispered.
Shui Yichen smiled sorrowfully. She would be soft-hearted to anyone but him.
"Have someone keep an eye on Lu Tingzhi." Shui Yichen said coldly.
"Yes." Lei Yingchun answered.
"What is the situation in Luo Mei City now?" Shui Yichen asked.
Lei Yingchun said, "I heard that the epidemic is under control. Many people are already able to clean up the ruins themselves."
"Send people in to help. There is no need to seal Luo Mei City anymore." Shui Yichen whispered. "Luo Mei City will be exempted from taxes for three years."
"Yes, Your Majesty is wise." This was the outcome that Lei Yingchun had guessed.
Shui Yichen did not mention Ye Zhen. He lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and did not speak again.
Lei Yingchun was silent for a while, then quietly retreated.
(Tianjin)
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