In urgent need of food, Aisha stayed in Yunzhou and found a way to treat Tao Wanwan.
After a busy day, Shen Yu quickly finished the matter.
The speed made Aisha look at her differently for the first time, so she asked Shen Yu to ride with her.
In the evening, Shen Yu asked to see him, and Wen Qingzhu was reading the letter from Shazhou.
When Lu Tao let someone in at the door, she put down the book in her hand and pointed to the opposite position.
Shen Yu knew that Wen Qingzhu was not a man of formal etiquette, so he thanked him and sat down.
As soon as he sat down, he realized that Wen Qingzhu's belly was already showing. He couldn't help but ask: "Princess, why don't you go back to the capital yet? Although it's been three months now, it's still different from before."
"You are worried about me coming." Wen Qingzhu touched his slightly bulging belly and said with a gentle expression, "Don't worry about it for now, I have to see what's going on over there in Shazhou."
Shen Yu pondered: "The biggest hidden danger at present is Jiang Yuancheng, but he is almost a trapped beast. Why is the princess still so worried?"
Wen Qingzhu sighed: "I don't want to worry, but everything can't go as planned. Until things end, everything is possible."
"What about the emperor?" Shen Yu has been assisting Tang Qin in Yunzhou. There are many things that he knows better than others.
Wen Qingzhu looked at the tea cup in front of him: "I'm ready. Now I'm just worried about Jiang Yuancheng's movements."
After a moment of silence, Wen Qingzhu asked him again: "How are you and Ayesha doing?"
Shen Yu smiled bitterly: "Sir, do you really think Ayesha will marry me? And I will become an imperial merchant?"
"Of course, this is a possibility. At present, it is a possibility that is beneficial to both of us, just as I did not believe that Zhita would marry Sister Shuo at all." Wen Qingzhu shook his head, his expression very gloomy.
Shen Yu stood up: "I will do my best."
"Actually, just let nature take its course. You don't have to be demanding. There is news from Jing Yinuo. He will come back to see you early next year." Wen Qingzhu took out a letter.
"Thank you, sir." Shen Yu took the letter excitedly and saw that Wen Qingzhu was still busy, so he left immediately.
The room became quiet and Lu Tao brought snacks in.
"Princess, please rest for a while, or go to bed early."
Wen Qingzhu looked at the snacks on the table and suddenly lost his appetite. He simply washed up and went to bed.
Three days later, food came back one after another.
Ayesha's attitude towards Shen Yu improved significantly, and she also began to ask Shen Yu about business matters.
Of course, the most important thing is that Fu Lie and Lei Xiao are back.
As soon as they entered the main room, Wen Qingzhu immediately responded: "What's going on over there in Shazhou?"
Fu Lie helped her sit down and said, "It's not good. The situation over there in Shazhou is a bit complicated. The people there are never ordinary people, but private soldiers under Jiang Yuancheng."
"The entire Shazhou City is like a military camp!" Lei Xiao took out a map and spread it out, marking ten sentry points around Shazhou.
Wen Qingzhu was shocked: "Didn't we send people to investigate before? Why did we find out now?"
Fu Lie frowned: "Before, it was indeed a barren land with few people, but that day after Jiang Yuancheng took the name of Qingjun side, 30,000 troops emerged overnight and directly occupied Shazhou City. I Master He Lei believes that the 30,000-strong army may have been hidden underground in Shazhou City before."
"Shazhou is close to the desert and is not as solid as Yunzhou. There can't be underground cities, right?" Wen Qingzhu expressed doubts.
Lei Xiao then took out another map. Wen Qingzhu looked at it and saw that it was an ancient map from the previous dynasty.
He pointed at Shazhou and said: "The princess despised it. Five hundred years ago, this was a small country. It controlled the road to the Western Regions and was very prosperous. Before Taizu of the previous dynasty wanted to attack this small country, the king surrendered. , took their families and people away, but later, when the previous army passed by, they didn’t find much gold, silver, and jewelry.”
"Take it away?" Wen Qingzhu felt that something was wrong.
Fu Lie shook his head: "The population of that small country is very small, and there are so many things that cannot be taken away. However, in the middle of the previous dynasty, a large number of things from that small country suddenly appeared on the market. Some people speculated that there was an underground palace under Shazhou, but this news was quickly buried. At present, there are only historical records, and Mr. Lei and I found it in the county annals of a nearby county."
"Then it seems that the underground palace really exists." After Wen Qingzhu finished speaking, she instantly remembered the gold she had confiscated from Tao Wanwan.
This batch of gold is more than the national treasury of Qi!
She looked at Fu Lie intently and saw him nodding: "Yes, the gold in Tao Wanwan's hand does not belong to Jiang Yuancheng, but the treasure left behind by the previous small country."
"It's like this!" Wen Qingzhu was suddenly curious, why did ancient people like to bury money
Lei Xiao and Fu Lie looked at each other and said to Wen Qingzhu: "Princess, I have discussed with the regent. We will return to Beijing with the gold in two days. Fu Lie will stay and investigate the Xianbei affairs with the Xiongnu. As for Shazhou, Bian, according to reliable information, Jiang Yuancheng has absconded to the capital."
Wen Qingzhu was very impressed: "He actually dared to go to the capital!"
Wait, she looked at Fu Lie again: "Are you going back with us?"
"I went to see Duoze, and I know what he told you. There are some things that I have to see for myself before I can rest assured."
Fu Lie's face was full of worry and he said bluntly: "I have to go see Bu Liugu. We have been disconnected for a while."
After careful consideration, Wen Qingzhu agreed.
The weather was very good starting from Yunzhou. Fu Lie did not see him off in person, but just watched the convoy leave.
Wen Qingzhu sat in a specially made carriage with seven layers of soft cushions, and did not feel any bumps at all.
After stopping and stopping along the way, the group arrived in the capital in mid-August.
At the same time, news also came from Shazhou.
Lu Chuan led his troops to recapture Shazhou City, excluding 5,000 casualties and 5,000 prisoners. The other 20,000 people were missing.
In the Xuanzheng Hall, Jiang Yuanhan seemed to be in a good mood, basically able to stand alone.
Wei Ziying, Lei Xiao and the others were discussing government affairs. Wen Qingzhu sat beside them, just listening quietly without interrupting.
After everything was done, Jiang Yuanhan unexpectedly asked Wen Qingzhu to stay and have dinner with him.
The reason for the surprise was that Jiang Yuanhan was quite polite.
In the side hall of Qianyuan Palace, the royal meal was delivered, and Xiao Fangzi and Linlang all left.
"Princess, there is something I need to tell you."
Hearing this title, Wen Qingzhu understood clearly and said with a smile: "Tell me."
Jiang Yuanhan was not surprised to see her, so he turned around and took out a book from the shelf at the back.
He personally handed it to Wen Qingzhu: "Look at this book."
Wen Qingzhu slowly opened it, and what he saw was a pattern with an explanation next to it.
What made her frown was that the pattern turned out to be a blood transfusion set.
If she remembered correctly, this thing should be a medical instrument improved by Master Zero.
Just when Wen Qingzhu was about to ask where this book came from, he saw that the handwriting next to it looked very familiar, and he immediately looked up at Jiang Yuanhan: "Is it written by Yuanhan?"
"Well, I discovered this book by accident. I took over from him. You can read on, there are more at the end." The emperor reminded her to turn the pages.
Continuing to look back, Wen Qingzhu became more and more shocked. There were actually many various instruments and tools recorded in it.
Wen Qingzhu slowly put down the book, and the emperor had already sat down next to her: "Looking at the princess's expression, you should know what these things are? A place has been popping up in my mind recently."
"Where?" Wen Qingzhu had a bad feeling.
He replied: "Kunlun."
Wen Qingzhu was shocked, then flipped through the book in his hand, and said uncertainly: "He shouldn't know these things."
"That's why I came to ask you. And I know very clearly that he wants to kill himself." When Jiang Yuanhan said this, his expression was extremely solemn, and the familiar anger reappeared in his eyes.
After thinking for a long time, Wen Qingzhu said: "Don't worry, I will try my best to cure you."
Jiang Yuanhan asked: "Can it be cured?"
Wen Qingzhu said nothing, took the book and stood up: "I have some things to do here and need to leave the capital for a while."
Looking at her leaving back, Jiang Yuanhan clenched his fists. He could not sit still and wait for death.
After pondering for a long time, he called Xiao Fangzi in: "Go and find Mr. Lei. I have something to discuss with him."
Arriving at the palace gate, Wen Qingzhu met Wei Qinglin who was coming.
"See Queen."
Wei Qinglin stretched out his hand to support her: "Sister Qingzhu, why are you so polite? I came to you because I want you to check on Zhao'er. Her condition is not good and there are signs of premature birth."
When they arrived at Qingning Palace, Wen Qingzhu saw Fu Jue also there.
When she saw Wen Qingzhu coming, she gave up her seat in front of the bed.
"How are you?" Wen Qingzhu sat down and took Zhao'er's pulse.
Zhao'er's belly was so big that she could only lie on her side. She replied weakly: "Actually, it's okay. I've just been seeing redness lately, but do I have any big problems with eating and drinking?"
Letting go of Zhao'er's hand, Wen Qingzhu stared at her belly motionless. If he remembered correctly, this child was born before Zero used the genetic repair fluid.
"Sister Qingzhu, are you okay, sister Zhao'er?" Wei Qinglin looked at her thoughtful expression and couldn't help but ask.
Wen Qingzhu came to his senses, stood up and said to her: "It's okay, but her energy and blood are a little weak. Don't let her lie down and sit all the time. If you have time, go out for a walk more often."
Wei Qinglin nodded and felt relieved, but Fu Jue beside him saw the worry in Wen Qingzhu's eyes.
Taking advantage of the opportunity to send Wen Qingzhu out of the palace, Fu Jue sent away the palace attendants and asked directly: "There is something wrong with Zhao'er's child, right?"
"Your Majesty, you are too worried. The child will be fine." Wen Qingzhu comforted Fu Jue and did not intend to tell her.
Back at the palace, Mother Ye was already waiting for her.
As soon as Wen Qingzhu entered the door, Mother Ye greeted her and helped her sit down: "Miss, you can't run around in the future. It's better to stay at home and don't go anywhere."
"Don't worry, this child will be fine." Wen Qingzhu comforted her a few words, which reassured Mother Ye.
When Lu Tao went out to change the tea, Mother Ye said uneasily: "This child Lu Tao is good at everything, but he is too stubborn. Princess, I think Yang Liu's child is good. Do you think they are still possible?"
Feeling sorry for the parents in the world, Wen Qingzhu held Mother Ye's hand tightly: "Don't worry, Lu Tao likes Yang Liu. Next year, next year at the latest, I will let Lu Tao go out."
"Thank you, Princess! Thank you, Princess!" Ye's mother suddenly cried with joy. Only then did Wen Qingzhu see that her temples had grown white and there were many more wrinkles.
The two chatted for a while, and then Mother Ye resigned and left.
After a while, Lu Tao came in empty-handed and looked at the teacup in front of Mother Ye absentmindedly.
Wen Qingzhu asked her to sit down: "You have seen it now. If you keep making yourself miserable, your mother will worry her whole life."
Suddenly, Lu Tao lowered his head and started crying, choking and saying: "I know I am unfilial, but Dongzi died for me, how could I-"
Wen Qingzhu interrupted her: "But have you forgotten Dongzi's wish before he died?"
Lu Tao was startled and her tears stopped. It took her a long time to say, "I haven't forgotten."
Seeing that she was as sad as ever, Wen Qingzhu was filled with worry: "I won't force this matter. Although I agreed to Mother Ye, it mainly depends on you. At least give yourself a chance."
After thinking for a long time, Lu Tao finally nodded: "Yes."