After rebirth, the Queen and I are on the run.

Chapter 1180 The Incompetent Old Man's Last Stand

"Yes, Your Highness, I will obey your command and will certainly help my husband to handle these matters well." Aunt Su actually agreed.

This family is definitely a bit off.

"Someone, order Magistrate Qu to bring three hundred soldiers to see me," Gu Chengyong commanded.

"Yes!" The chief steward hurriedly went to do it.

Qu Tongzhi thought it was a military matter and dared not delay. He hurriedly mustered his troops and rushed over. When he learned what the task was, his mind went blank.

Has Gu Chengyong gone mad?

If you really have a brain disease, then retire from the army and go back to your hometown. Don't treat the imperial army like your own servants!
"What, Brother Qu, are you not happy?" Gu Chengyong was displeased when he saw that Qu was stunned and did not answer.

If he didn't need manpower to help him fight this battle, he would have killed Qu Tongzhi long ago. He would never have allowed someone with outstanding abilities to continue to stay in the Commandery and become a threat to him.

"This humble general obeys!" Qu Tongzhi hurriedly replied.

Gu Chengyong was finally satisfied and turned to Aunt Su, saying, "Bi Niang, get ready. We'll set off as soon as Xuan-ge arrives."

"Yes," Aunt Su replied, her voice soft yet subtly seductive.

Qu Tongzhi was completely dumbfounded... Are these two crazy? I'm an official of the imperial court standing right here, and you're putting on this nauseating old-fashioned drama?

But his family was still in the city, and General Liang had gone out to meet the enemy, so Qu Tongzhi could only endure it.

As long as General Liang was still in the city, he immediately rushed to General Liang and surrendered.

Gu Xuan was even more devastated than Qu Tongzhi.

He had fainted the night before last and had been resting for two days when he was brought into the city by Gu Chengyong's men.

Although he successfully entered the city, inside the car, he was already contemplating suicide.

"Commander-in-Chief, Second Madam, Young Master Xuan is back!" the head steward announced happily.

"My son, you're finally back." Aunt Su hurried to greet Gu Xuan.

Seeing Gu Xuan's pale face and lifeless body, she was stunned.

"What's wrong with Bi Niang?" Gu Chengyong asked. When he saw Gu Xuan's appearance, he was so frightened that his old age relapsed, and he became dizzy. Fortunately, Aunt Su was shrewd and kept a close eye on him. She quickly supported him and prevented him from fainting.

She didn't shout anything like "Husband, hold on, don't fall down," but those words pierced Gu Chengyong's heart, which was filled with extreme fear of aging and loss of power.

Aunt Su cleverly said to Gu Xuan, "Xuan-ge'er, are you sick because of the heavy military duties?"

The third steward hurriedly said, "Second Madam, Young Master Xuan has been patrolling the camp day and night, and the heat has taken its toll, which is why he fell ill. He is much better now, and all the renowned doctors say that there is nothing seriously wrong, but he needs to rest."

The two senior doctors from Gu and Su said: His illness is too difficult to see, so we can only speak vaguely in order to protect ourselves.

"Father, Mother, why did you call me back?" Gu Xuan asked, sitting in the carriage without even getting off.

Qu Tongzhi wished he could gouge out his own eyes... Why would Gu Chengyong help such a thing? He didn't understand, but he was afraid, so he had to play along to protect himself.

Gu Chengyong asked the two doctors, Gu and Su, "Is Xuan-ge'er healthy enough to go out and visit guests?"

The two elders, Gu and Su: "..."

I'm really curious to study their brains; maybe they'll discover some new medical condition and make a name for themselves for posterity.

"Reporting to Master, if it's just a short visit to a guest and there's no need for violence, Young Master Xuan can handle it, but it's best to return to the manor as soon as possible to recuperate," said Doctor Gu. Doctor Su nodded in agreement and added, "Before the trip, it would be best to have a round of acupuncture; that would make Young Master Xuan feel better."

"No need, just drink the divine tea." Gu Xuan firmly believed in the divine tea and felt that there was no need to get a needle prick for something that could be solved by drinking a cup of tea.

The two elders, Gu and Su, said in unison, "A round of acupuncture can cure diseases, while drinking the divine tea can only refresh the mind."

It still drains your energy to boost your spirit.

"Do as the two senior doctors say," Gu Chengyong ordered.

After the two elders got into the car and gave Gu Xuan a round of acupuncture, Gu Xuan's complexion improved considerably, and he no longer looked so critically ill.

"Commander, it's getting late," Qu Tongzhi urged. If they dawdled any longer, it would be dark by the time they reached Wuyuan.

"Xuan-ge'er, Bi-niang, you can go now." Gu Chengyong said shamelessly, "Remember, you are my women and sons, Gu Chengyong. Even if you go to the capital, you can hold your heads high, let alone in this capital city."

Don't be afraid of a mere eunuch!
Qi Tianshi was so scolded by him that he sneezed countless times. When he suspected that he had caught a fever, he heard a servant come to report.

"Envoy Qi, the concubines and illegitimate sons of Magistrate Qu and Gu Chengyong are requesting an audience outside the Wu Garden!"

"Commander Qu?" Qi Tianshi turned to look at the window and smiled, "Coming at this hour must be important. Please invite Commander Qu and the others in."

"Yes." The servant left, relaying the message through the ranks, until the guards at the gate of Wu Garden brought Magistrate Qu, Consort Su, and their son to the small building to see the Imperial Envoy Qi.

"Greetings, Magistrate Qu." Qi Tianshi bowed to Magistrate Qu.

"I dare not." Qu Tongzhi clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

Qi Tianshi then looked at Gu Xuan and Aunt Su. When he saw Gu Xuan, a smile flashed in his upturned phoenix eyes. He then hurriedly ordered, "Quickly go and invite Physician Qiu and Physician Xiao Yu to examine Young Master Xuan."

"Yes." The servants inside hurriedly went to call for help.

"Come back! Don't call the imperial physician!" Gu Xuan shouted abruptly. Everyone knew that he had an illness that couldn't be known to outsiders.

Qi Tianshi advised, "Young Master Xuan, Physician Qiu and Physician Xiao are doctors praised by His Majesty and the Duke of Yan. Let them examine you; it will help you recover soon."

Gu Xuan jumped up as if his tail had been stepped on, saying, "I said no, and that's final! My father is Gu Chengyong, the Commander-in-Chief! Qi Shitian, you've already accepted gifts several times, do you really intend to disobey my father's orders?!"

"Young Master Xuan, kneel down and apologize to Angel Qi!" Qu Tongzhi shouted, taking a step forward and slamming Gu Xuan down to kneel, pressing his head down and speaking on his behalf: "Angel, please forgive me. Young Master Xuan is young and ignorant of etiquette, and has disturbed you. Please, Angel, for the sake of our current unity against the enemy, stabilize the rear and do not alienate Lord Gu."

Qu Tongzhi was a military officer. When he made a move, he frightened Gu Xuan and Aunt Su, and they dared not say a word.

Aunt Su looked at Qi Tianshi with pleading eyes.

Qi Tianshi smiled and said, “What Qu Tongzhi said is very true. Now is the time to unite against the enemy. There is not much I can do, but I can put aside my temper, protect the stability of the rear, and unite against the enemy.”

"Young Master Xuan, please rise. I will not allow the imperial physician to examine you. But you must take care of yourself. You are Lord Gu's beloved son. If something happens to you, how can Lord Gu concentrate on fighting the enemy?"

Qi Tianshi personally helped Gu Xuan up, and even though Gu Xuan pushed him away, she wasn't angry. In fact, she was quite happy... How wonderful to have such a silly son!

With a son like that around, no matter how much that old bastard Gu Chengyong risks joining forces with powerful families for a final gamble, the Gu family is destined to lose.

"Young Master Xuan and Aunt Su, what brings you here today?" Qi Shi asked, inviting them to sit down and serving them fine tea and snacks.

Aunt Su was quite capable. She first told the story of how Master Qiong, the students, and Wei Min from Baofu County had already arrived outside the city before she ordered the person outside the door, "Someone, bring in the gifts that the Commander-in-Chief gave to the Imperial Envoy Qi."

Gu Chengyong's personal guards brought in the box, placed it on the table, and opened it for Qi Tianshi to see.

Qi Tianshi glanced at it and said directly, "Lord Gu, you have gone to great lengths. I will accept this precious gift... Please tell Lord Gu that I have only met the people of Baofu County a few times, and no matter how great the connection, it cannot supersede the war against the plague."