Drunk Bamboo

"Western Frontier Defense Map."

Xiao Bingxin said angrily: "That is my father's most precious thing, how could I know?"

She knew how important the western border defense map was.

"I once peeped at the Western Frontier Defense Map in General Xiao's study. Although General Xiao discovered it in time, I should still remember some of it."

Xiao Bingxin was surprised. How come he even knew this?

It turns out that he has some skills.

Liaokong raised his eyebrows, "I only need this small part, to use Youguo to create some chaos and distract the emperor, so that there will be more time to rescue the imperial concubine and Prince Wen."

Collaboration and selling out the country?!

This is a great sin!

After thinking about it carefully, I felt that there was some truth in what Lu Kong said.

Now, whenever there is a problem in the western border, the emperor will certainly not have time to suspect King Wen.

"But my father is in the West..."

If war breaks out in the west, Xiao's army will surely be affected.

Liaokong tempted, "Perhaps some soldiers will be sacrificed, but for the sake of King Wen's great cause, this is inevitable."

"It's also for the future of the Xiao family army."

……

The next day, Gao Yin and Tan Xiang both hanged themselves in prison.

One committed suicide by taking poison.

One of them hit his head against the wall and committed suicide.

"Where is the poison hidden?"

Zhang Xinghe's eyes were gloomy and there was a chill around him.

The jailer replied, "It was hidden in his teeth. We didn't find it when we searched him."

"Who has been here?"

"No one has come here. The only people on duty every day are ours, and there is Xiao Zhang who delivers meals."

Zhang Xinghe ordered, "Where's Xiao Zhang? Find him. I have something to ask."

Walking out of the prison, Zhang Xinghe had a gloomy face.

Soon, the jailer came back, but he only brought back Xiao Zhang's body.

"Sir, Xiao Zhang died at home, killed by a single blow, with a gold ingot in his hand!"

Zhang Xinghe narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Fu'an Palace is sealed, who else is helping you?"

As soon as the plague prescription came out, all the clinics and medical shops in Zhongdu City immediately began to prepare for it, and soon, the people in Zhongdu City were slowly recovering.

The order to lift the lockdown also came soon after.

Zhongdu once again became the bustling and prosperous place it once was.

It seemed like the people had just rested for a few days and now they were back to their normal lives.

Everyone is more motivated, more energetic, more united and more friendly than ever before.

Only after experiencing suffering can you see a person clearly.

The emperor's decisiveness, the crown prince's personal efforts, the prince's dedication, and the concerted efforts of the court officials...

All of this made the people feel the benevolence and care for the people of those in power.

The city was filled with laughter and joy, but the Wind Palace was silent in sorrow.

Hua Qinfeng did not hold a grand funeral for his nanny.

White cloth was hung in the mansion, and several people put on mourning clothes and kept vigil for the nanny in the mourning hall.

On the seventh day, the six of them left the city together and went to the imperial mausoleum to bury the nanny.

On this day, many people appeared behind these people and silently saw them out of the city.

These days are the busiest for both officials and common people, and are also the most sensitive time for the emperor.

Officials were busy dealing with the aftermath of the epidemic, while ordinary people were taking care of their families.

Apart from asking the emperor for a month's leave, Hua Qinfeng did not make any public announcement and even refused to let people from Changfeng Tower come.

How could a maid ask the prince to hold a grand funeral for her?

I wonder what the emperor would think if he knew this.

What's more, Mammy just wants to go quietly.

They just wanted to send Madam off quietly.

Zhang Xinghe and Gu Suiyi stood at the city gate early, with Shi Qianjin and Song Chi also standing by.

Several people bowed respectfully and said goodbye to the nanny.

Hua Qinfeng and his family returned the gift to them.

Also standing in the crowd was Qi Zhen, dressed in white.

"I'll give Madam a ride."

"You're a liar! I trusted you so much, but you hid our nanny's illness from her!" Bai Guo pushed Qi Zhen away and said, "Go away! I don't need you to see me off!"

"Bai Guo!" Hua Qinfeng spoke up to stop him, "Don't blame him, this is Madam's wish."

Zhang Xinghe stood behind Bai Guo at some point and held up Bai Guo's shaky body with his hand.

"If he could tell me, I would be able to take better care of Mammy, and Mammy might be able to stay with us for a few more days, months, or even years..."

Baiguo cried until his voice was hoarse and he felt weak all over.

She shed tears, full of self-blame and regret, "Mammy doesn't have to bear the pain alone..."

"At least, when she's in pain, I know and I can be by her side..."

The more she spoke, the softer her voice became, and the more aggrieved she felt.

Everyone in the mansion was heartbroken when they heard what she said.

Bai Guo said what no one dared to say.

Isn’t this the regret and remorse in the hearts of each of them?

"Why did he hide this from us for Mammy? Why did he know the pain in Mammy's heart? Why did he?"

Qi Zhen stood in front of the spirit tablet and bowed deeply to the nanny.

He walked towards Bai Guo and said, "You can scold me if you want. I have no complaints."

"I only considered Mammy's feelings, but forgot how you living people would deal with it after knowing the truth. Perhaps you will always live in guilt and never get out of it."

"Maybe if I tell you that Mammy has someone to accompany her in her last days, she will feel more at ease."

"If possible, I would also like to allow you to send her away peacefully without violating Mammy's wishes."

"In the end, it's a dilemma. If you want to hate, then hate me. It's not your fault."

But Qi Zhen, what's wrong?

Everyone knew that he was not wrong.

Bai Guo broke down and cried, beating and crying at the same time, and his ruthless fists fell on Qi Zhen.

"Wow! I believe you so much. You said that Mammy will get better. I believe you! I believe you, Doctor Qi!"

"How could you lie to me...How could you lie to me..."

"Wow wow wow..."

Her cries seemed to penetrate the clouds, circling and echoing above Zhongdu City.

Bai Guo only remembered that she cried for a long time in a man's arms that day. That man's broad palm kept stroking her back and comforting her with the most gentle and patient voice.

“Cry… cry…”

"You've cried enough. Smile from now on. Mammy will definitely like the way you smile..."

When they were outside the city gate, people stopped.

I watched the small team of only six people gradually disappear from my sight.

"It's hard to be a doctor." Gu Suiyi glanced at the disheveled Qi Zhen. Now he is a favorite of the emperor, serving the emperor in the pharmacy, and a miracle doctor in the hearts of the people.

He was actually beaten and scolded by a little girl in the street.

Qi Zhen smiled awkwardly, straightened his clothes, bowed and said goodbye.

He should be grateful to Baiguo for the beating and scolding.

"Bai Guo girl is really amazing." Gu Suiyi saw Qi Zhen being beaten and still looked willing, "Everyone in Fengwang Mansion is a tough guy."

Zhang Xinghe gave him a cold look.

Gu Suiyi frowned, "Why are you glaring at me?"

"Just now you were holding Bai Guo and comforting her. Could it be that..."

Gu Suiyi looked at Zhang Xinghe meaningfully.

Zhang Xinghe's face was full of righteousness, and his majestic and inviolable eyes made Gu Suiyi shudder all over.

“If…if I become a member of the Wind Prince’s Mansion, who will dare to mess with the Wind Prince’s Mansion in the future…”

Zhang Xinghe ignored him and glanced at him calmly, "The prince has been out of the city for a long time. Didn't he leave any tasks for Master Gu?"

"You really understand the prince. He asked me to check if there is anything unusual in the north."

"north?"

"Yeah, what can the north have?" Zhang Xinghe looked up at the sky, "The Bai Kingdom has always been on good terms with us, but the You Kingdom in the west is always eyeing us covetously."

Zhang Xinghe lowered his eyes, as if wondering if there was any big shot in the north who could cause trouble.

Suddenly, he raised his head and walked quickly towards the palace.

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Gu Suiyi shouted behind him, "Remember to notify me if anything happens!"