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"Brother Hai? I'm so glad that you're all okay!" Feng Lun shouted excitedly as soon as he saw Hai Qing, with a sincere smile on his face.

Hai Qing felt warm in her heart when she heard Feng Lun's words. They both couldn't help but pat each other on the shoulders, as if this pat could convey their joy and relief.

"Brother Feng, didn't I hear that you left with the Xu family? Why are you here?" Hai Qing asked curiously. It turned out that Hai Qing was out with the caravan when the flood occurred, and he learned about the flood later. Fortunately, his family was located in a higher place and was not greatly affected by the flood. In contrast, he was more worried about the safety of Xu Ning's family.

Feng Lun sighed and told Hai Qing in detail about the difficulties and dangers he and the Xu family encountered on the way, and how they finally separated. After listening, Hai Qing couldn't help but sigh: "It was so thrilling, fortunately everyone is safe."

"Yes, we are lucky to have escaped this disaster!" Feng Lun said with emotion, frowning and asking worriedly: "Brother Hai, I wonder what the current situation in Shanglu County is like?"

"Alas..." Hai Qing sighed and answered solemnly, "It's not optimistic! The flood submerged the county for three or four days, and the houses are almost uninhabitable. The shops on the street and the county government office were destroyed by the flood, and the losses were heavy. What's worse is that due to the high number of deaths, a serious plague broke out in Shanglu County. Now the city gates have been closed, and people inside can't get out, and people outside can't get in."

"Oh my God, what should I do?" Feng Lun asked anxiously, "What about the Minister of Agriculture and his men? Are they in the city or outside?"

"He is outside the city. The officials who rushed over did not dare to let him in. There are tents stationed outside the city, and the one leading the army is said to be a general named Pei." This is all Hai Qing knew. Feng Lun was not aware of the good relationship between the Xu family and the Pei family, and he was relieved to learn that the Minister of Agriculture did not take any risks.

Feng Lun knew that Hai Qing was also concerned about the Xu family's recent situation. He simply said that Xu Ning's family was safe and sound and they parted ways, but he did not tell Hai Qing that the Xu family had settled in the valley.

Hai Qing didn't ask any further questions. He thought that since Xu Ning's family was fine, they would contact him soon.

The two chatted for a while and then parted. Feng Lun was anxious to go home, and Hai Qing wanted to send someone to escort Feng Lun home, but Feng Lun refused.

Finally, Feng Lun took out some money to buy a mule, rode the mule and went home.

When Feng Lun left the other side of the county town, he looked back at Hai Qing, thinking of every little thing he had with the Xu family, and he was filled with emotion. He was grateful for the Xu family's help, so he did not tell Hai Qing about the Xu family's plan.

Hai Qing was keenly aware of Feng Lun's abnormality, but he said nothing. After watching Feng Lun leave, he sent his men to make arrangements in various shops in the city to ensure that they could contact him in time if any news about the Xu family came.

At the same time, in a tent ten miles outside Shanglu County, Pei Yongjun was sitting in the middle of the tent, pressing his temple with one hand, trying to relieve the discomfort caused by the headache.

A soldier stood outside the curtain after reporting and said respectfully: "General Pei, there is a letter for you."

Pei Yongjun raised his head and responded in a low voice: "Bring it in." The soldier obeyed the order and lifted the curtain, presenting a small bamboo tube with both hands. Then, the bamboo tube was taken by the servant waiting beside Pei Yongjun, and the soldier quickly left the tent.

The servant skillfully opened the bamboo tube, carefully pulled out a small piece of letter paper, and handed it to Pei Yongjun, saying, "Master, this is a letter from Miss Jiaojiao."

Pei Yongjun glanced at the small piece of letter paper and couldn't help but sigh: "Still no news?"

The servant shook his head helplessly. Pei Yongjun frowned even more tightly and felt the pain in his temple becoming more intense.

This morning, just after dawn, before the sun rose, the Minister of Agriculture left in a hurry under the cover of darkness. This time he was fully prepared, making it difficult for anyone to detect his whereabouts. His men searched everywhere, but could not find him all day.

Although the coach had been following closely, the Grand Minister of Agriculture was old and in poor health, which made Pei Yongjun very worried.

The niece had been unable to get in touch with the Xu family, and she was anxious and even wanted to go back to the south in person. However, the plague was raging in the south and the situation was serious, so Pei Yongjun did not dare to take the risk easily.

"Master, take a rest. You haven't slept for two days and two nights." The servant looked at the haggard man with bloodshot eyes in front of him with concern, his voice choked with sobs.

At this time, another spy came into the tent and told Pei Yongjun the news that Feng Lun had appeared in the county.

"Reply to Jiaojiao and tell her there's news about the Xu family. The Xu family is fine at the moment, so tell her not to worry." Pei Yongjun forced a smile on his exhausted face and said softly.

After saying this, Pei Yongjun fell asleep as if relieved of a heavy burden, snoring loudly. But after only sleeping for an hour, he suddenly woke up again and got up to continue his work.

The surrounding tents were filled with a strong smell of herbs, and in front of each tent there was a large pot for boiling medicine, bubbling with steam.

Every day, carriages loaded with medicine set out from here and drove to the city to try to alleviate the pain caused by the plague. However, despite their best efforts, the plague showed no signs of improvement, which made Pei Yongjun anxious and unable to sleep peacefully.

At this time, the Minister of Agriculture, who was worried about by Pei Yongjun, was walking on the mountain road with a cane. He looked haggard and thin, as if he would fall down if the wind blew. His face, which was originally round and plump in the Xu family, became sunken at this moment, and he looked more than ten years older than before.

Ever since he started looking for the right herb, he has not rested, traveling through the mountains and forests every day, looking for any clues.

Cui Yong was very worried when he saw the Grand Minister of Agriculture working so hard. He was afraid that the Grand Minister of Agriculture would not be able to bear the pain of searching day and night. So, every once in a while, Cui Yong would force the Grand Minister of Agriculture to eat and drink some water to ensure that he had enough energy to continue searching for medicinal herbs.

Qin Wen also understood that he had to maintain his energy to complete the task, so he would obediently eat whatever Cui Yong handed to him every time.

Under Cui Yong's care, although the Grand Minister of Agriculture was still very thin, he was still able to hold on. Cui Yong stayed by the Grand Minister of Agriculture's side, keeping an eye on his condition, fearing that he would suddenly collapse.

In this way, the two of them worked hard together and finally found the medicinal herb at the bottom of a steep cliff three days later.

"Report!"

"Report! There is news about the Grand Minister of Agriculture!"

"General, the Grand Minister of Agriculture is back! But Master Cui has been poisoned!"