I have suffered enough in my previous life, my cousin will never marry me

Chapter 128 The tacit understanding between father and daughter
There were quarrels outside, probably about how to restrain Prince Yongning as soon as possible.

Ye Wanshu was in an extremely heavy mood at this moment. She still couldn't believe that Fu Mingchi was really dead. He had just said that he was just a little tired and there was nothing serious.

"Father, do you also think that His Highness has truly passed away?"

Ye Wanshu pleaded, "I know you have high hopes for Prince Yongning. Even His Majesty is counting on him to restore the royal family. You can't give up on him so easily."

Ji Yuan naturally knew what His Majesty was thinking. He arranged Xiao Zhang and the Mu family army to the northern border, which was already paving the way for Fu Mingchi. This time, he dispatched the only personal guard by his side, the Shenwei Army, out of Lin'an. The meaning was not difficult to guess, which was to protect Fu Mingchi from entering the capital.

But unfortunately, Fu Mingchi would die on the battlefield.

"Wanwan, Father knows you value friendship, but you know Imperial Physician Qian's medical skills are beyond his ability. Who else in this world can save Prince Yongning?"

Ji Yuan leaned over and patiently said, "The sea threat has not yet been completely eliminated, and roads are blocked by floodwaters. The people of Yuezhou are in a state of panic. Escorting the coffin of Prince Yongning back as soon as possible will also give peace of mind to the Concubine Dowager and everyone else."

"Father, I've never asked you for anything before. This time, I'm begging you to tell everyone not to hold a grand funeral for His Highness for now."

Ye Wanshu pleaded stubbornly, "He's too weak to handle this. Let him stay in Qizhou and recuperate. I believe he will wake up."

Although Ji Yuan felt helpless about his daughter's stubborn nature, he had no choice but to compromise when he thought about how much he owed his daughter over the years.

After going through so much, nothing is more important to him now than seeing this girl happy and successful.

"Wanwan, Daddy can persuade the people in the palace for you, but you have to think it through. Delaying this way is not a solution."

Ji Yuan said truthfully, "Once the rainy season is over, summer will come. King Yongning's body won't be preserved for long."

"Half a month, Dad, give me half a month."

Ye Wanshu vaguely remembered that in his previous life, Wuping Hou Xie Zhan had suffered a serious arrow wound. Empress Dowager Gu gave him several hundred-year-old ginsengs and a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. The wife of Wuping Hou used ginseng soup to keep Xie Zhan alive every day, and pulled him back from the gates of hell.

"Please ask Father to send someone to find some old ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum. Your Highness's body has just been exhausted for a long time. He will definitely recover after slowly nursing for a period of time."

Ye Wanshu said solemnly, "Didn't Imperial Physician Qian just say that His Highness is only breathing faintly, not completely without breath?"

After hearing her clear and logical reasoning, Ji Yuan agreed for the first time: "Okay, Dad will do it right away."

After closing the door, Ji Yuan strode back to the outer courtyard and directly instructed the generals of the Shenwei Army: "Pass the order, strictly guard Qizhou City, and do not let anyone approach this house."

"what?"

Zhu Wencai and Yan Jin exchanged a look, then stepped forward and demanded, "What do you mean, Prime Minister? His Highness has passed away, and the Concubine Dowager, the young princess, and the relatives of Yuezhou have been anxiously awaiting our return of the coffin to the palace. Could it be that the Prime Minister and your daughter are still trying to monopolize His Highness's body?"

"General Zhu, I know you are loyal to the Yongning Palace, but we have just been through a great battle. Even if you don't consider yourself, you should at least think about the soldiers of the three armies and let them rest for a few days."

Ji Yuan said sternly, "This matter is settled. As for when to hold the funeral for His Highness, I will make the final decision. If the Concubine Dowager has any complaints, I will personally explain to her then."

After saying this, he immediately ordered Tingfeng to send people to find medicinal herbs. After Tingfeng left, he had no intention of reasoning with these rough men and went straight back to the courtyard. Although Yan Jin didn't know what Ji Yuan was thinking, he believed that the Prime Minister would not harm the Yongning Palace.

After all, if he hadn't led his troops to rescue him this time, he might not even be able to see His Highness for the last time, let alone help Him to calm down.

"General Zhu, what the Prime Minister said is not without reason. The roads are flooded and difficult to travel on. Why not postpone the funeral procession for a few days?"

Yan Jin forcibly pulled Zhu Wencai away, and tried to persuade him as they walked. It took a lot of earnest words to convince him.

At this time in the city, Gu Tingchen had sent people to clean up the provincial government office. While the army of the Pacification Commissioner was clearing the corpses in the city, he also sent people to keep a close eye on the house where Fu Mingchi was accommodated.

After learning that Ji Yuan and the soldiers of Yongning Palace had stopped escorting the coffin back to Yuezhou, Gu Tingchen became extremely uneasy.

"Could it be that Fu Mingchi is faking his death?" He asked suspiciously, looking at Liu Zhang.

Liu Zhang shook his head in confusion. "I have just carefully examined Prince Yongning's complexion, and I see no signs of life at all. Besides, there is nothing left in Qizhou City right now. Even if Imperial Physician Qian has the ability to bring him back to life, without effective medicine, he can't save him."

Gu Tingchen twirled the jade ring on his thumb thoughtfully. "From Wanwan's attitude towards me today, I'm afraid she really cares about that bastard Fu Mingchi. I must not let Fu Mingchi have a chance to survive."

After a moment's thought, he said in a deep voice, "Fu Mingchi was wounded by an arrow, and he's been traveling for days. If he wants to replenish his Qi and blood, he'll need not only the best wound medicine, but also a large amount of nourishing medicine. Secretly send people to the nearby counties and prefectures to search all the pharmacies for medicine."

"Young Master is still the best."

Liu Zhang gave a thumbs-up with admiration: "As long as Fu Mingchi dies, there is no reason for my cousin not to go back to Lin'an with you."

Gu Tingchen waved to him silently, and after watching Liu Zhang hurriedly leave, he clenched his fists, making a crackling sound.

"Wanwan, that despicable Fu Mingchi isn't worthy of your treatment. You've been deeply deceived by the Yongning Palace family. This time, let your cousin put an end to it for you once and for all."

Ever since Ye Wanshu and Yan Jin left Baixiang County with their army, the people in the city learned that Prince Yongning was leading the Yingzhou army to defend Qizhou to the death, and they all felt guilty.

Everyone began to spontaneously collect food, fodder, and medicine, ready to send them to Qizhou.

In the backyard of the county government office, Mu Qingqing, Chunhong, and Xingtao were taking care of Tao Anran. Tao Anran had just taken some medicine when they heard a commotion outside and hurriedly asked, "What happened outside?"

Chunhong reported, "The villagers in the city came to the county government office to ask the magistrate to arrange for the delivery of food and medicine to Qizhou."

"I was negligent," Mu Qingqing said after realizing it, "Sister Wan said earlier that the people in the Pacification Commissioner's Office had ulterior motives. My cousin and the soldiers of Yingzhou are working hard to fight the enemy in Qizhou. I'm afraid the most urgent thing is medicine."

As soon as she finished speaking, Tao Anran suddenly sat up from the bed and said, "Miss Mu is right. I misunderstood Prince Yongning before. The roads are difficult to travel on right now, and it's difficult to send food and medicine to Qizhou. I am willing to personally escort the food and medicine there."

Hearing his voice was weak and short of breath, Mu Qingqing said with a guilty look on her face: "Master Tao, why are you awake? Did we disturb you? You need to rest now, it's not good for you to run around."

"It's okay." Tao Anran shook his head. "My daughter went to Qizhou. She was the person the old lady cared about the most when she was alive. How could I bear to watch her go to such a dangerous place? Besides, I just heard from Miss Mu that the Pacification Commissioner and Prince Yongning are not on good terms. If we want to send food and medicine there, I'm afraid it won't be easy."

Mu Qingqing was also worried about this matter: "Does Master Tao have any good ideas?"