freenovelworld Chapter 420 The Helper Has Arrived!
Chapter 420 The Helper Has Arrived!
Duanmu Chuze set off that very night.
Mu Xin Nuan learned from him that this old Mr. Song had actually served as the emperor's study companion. She heard that he had frequent contact with Prince Ming when he was in the capital in his early years. It seems that this was Prince Ming's connection.
Mu Xin Nuan clearly had little patience for these unpopular people. With nothing else to do, she began researching herbs that could prevent plagues, and then sent people to buy up all such herbs in the Yan region.
In the past, she certainly wouldn't have been so extravagant, but now?
Mu Xin Nuan felt a chill run down her spine when she thought of what that old Mr. Song had said that day! Since they were capable of thinking of this, it was inevitable that they would harden their hearts and deliberately create a plague!
Just thinking about it filled Mu Xin Nuan with a sense of dread. So, she simply ordered the purchase of all such medicinal herbs. Then, she dispatched people to the most severely affected areas of the disaster zone, along with the prescription, and delivered it to the nearest military camp.
Before leaving, Duanmu Chuze told himself that the military power here naturally belonged to him, and the soldiers stationed in the hardest-hit areas had already been replaced by his trusted confidants. That's why Mu Xin Nuan had such audacity and confidence. Otherwise, losing his money would be a minor matter; the suffering of the people would be irreversible!
Mu Xin Nuan was busy both disguising herself as a prince at Qinghui Pavilion and carefully studying medical books to find the most suitable prescription.
In her view, spending a little money on medicine now was nothing. The real tragedy would be if a plague broke out!
"Your Highness, there is a young man outside the door who claims to be an old friend of Miss and is requesting an audience."
Mu Xin Nuan glanced at this Granny Song. Since there was nothing to do today, she stayed in her Yi Jing Garden. Besides, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to keep going to Qing Hui Pavilion.
Do you know his name?
"Your Highness, the messenger only said they were from the Zhao family in the capital. What do you think?"
The Zhao family of the capital? Mu Xin Nuan was a little confused. She didn't remember having any dealings with the Zhao family. Besides, there were many people with the surname Zhao in the capital. Which family was this?
"Yes, invite him to the front hall. I will be there shortly."
"Yes, princess."
Mu Xin Nuan changed into a princess's everyday dress, wearing very little jewelry, and arrived at the front hall accompanied by Rong Yue and Mu Hua.
As soon as he sat down, the man said, "This humble subject, Zhao Zihe, greets the Princess."
Mu Xin Nuan's body suddenly stiffened. "You, you are Brother Zi He?"
For a moment, her expression froze, then she was overjoyed. "Brother Zihe, when did you come to Yanzhou? Where have you been these past few years? Why haven't you returned to the capital?"
"Since it's a study tour, it's natural to make the world your home. I just never expected that in just five years, that little girl from back then would have become a princess."
Mu Xin Nuan blushed and met Zhao Zi He's somewhat surprised gaze. "Brother Zi He, how have you been these past few years? Why don't you have any guards with you? Are you all alone?"
"Don't worry, I know some martial arts myself. Besides, when I come to pay my respects to the Princess, the guards will only be allowed to stay outside the gate."
Mu Xin Nuan then realized the difference in their current status, and for a moment, she felt a little melancholy.
"Brother Zihe, please sit down. Someone, bring some tea."
Mu Xin Nuan got down from the main seat and sat down with him on the chair to the left. However, such a simple action was stared at by Granny Song, who kept her eyes darting around.
"I had heard that several counties in Yan were severely affected by the disaster, so I came to see how things were. I just happened to hear that the King and Queen of Yan had arrived in Yanzhou, so I came to pay my respects."
“Brother Zihe, there’s no need for this between us. It’s been five years since we last met, and you’ve grown so much taller than before. If you hadn’t introduced yourself, I really wouldn’t have recognized you.”
Zhao Zihe smiled slightly embarrassedly, which made Mu Xin Nuan giggle again.
Seeing the two so intimately connected, Rongyue didn't find anything wrong with it. On the contrary, the expression in Song Mama's eyes became increasingly strange.
"De'an".
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Give the order that Young Master Zhao will have lunch here today. Oh, and invite Wang Zhao and Xu Hai over. The three of them can have a few drinks together later. As a woman, it would be inconvenient for me to be without the Prince. Let the two of them toast Young Master Zhao on behalf of the Prince and me."
"Yes, Your Highness, I will take care of it immediately."
"No need. Ah Nuan!" Zhao Zihe was a little anxious and blurted out the old name he used to call her.
Mu Xin Nuan smiled faintly, "Now you know to call me A Nuan? Where were you all this time? You even dared to call me Princess?"
"By the way, I've come to see you because I have something important to discuss."
"What?" Seeing Zhao Zihe's expression turn serious, Mu Xin Nuan's smile also faded slightly.
“Ah Nuan, before I came here, I went to several herbal medicine shops and found that some of the herbs were sold out. And what a coincidence, these herbs are all effective in preventing plague.”
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly realized that Zhao Zi He's personality hadn't changed much in the five years he had been studying abroad; he still prioritized benevolence and kindness. The fact that he first thought of visiting the herbal medicine shop this time must be because he wanted to help her and A Ze.
"Brother Zihe, please calm down." Mu Xin Nuan lowered her voice. "I had people buy all those medicinal herbs and then secretly send them to the military camp closest to the disaster area, where Aze's confidants are located. Like you, I was also worried that someone might deliberately sabotage things."
Zhao Zihe suddenly realized, and his eyes swept around the hall. There were nearly ten people serving inside and outside the room. Since they had just arrived in Yanzhou, Mu Xin Nuan must be worried that the news would be leaked, which was why she was doing this.
Mu Xin Nuan's expression turned serious. "Some people had threatened to massacre the city before, and the Prince and I naturally couldn't bear to do that. That's why we made all the necessary preparations. Not only the medicinal herbs from Yanzhou, but also those from other places, I had them all bought up. Better safe than sorry."
Zhao Zihe nodded. "I understand. Such an important matter should be handled with caution. Anuan did the right thing."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled again, "Brother Zi He, since you're in Yanzhou, why not stay a few more days? Besides, you are a true heir of a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, much better than me, a half-baked practitioner! If possible, I'd like to ask Brother Zi He for help."
"Your Highness, Lord Xu and Lord Wang have arrived."