Quick Wear: I'm Really Not a Scumbag

Chapter 447: A Farmer’s Scholar in Troubled Times (4)

- the next day

"What? You said the general is dying?" Xia Fengxun pulled the doctor with a serious expression, a hint of imperceptible ecstasy flashing in his eyes.

But he was still cautious.

After all, we have waited until now, so it won’t take much longer.

The doctor nodded sadly, "My medical skills are really limited, and I can't see what's wrong. The general used to be able to survive by taking rare medicinal herbs, but now he can't even take Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng. It's obvious that he is dying."

"It's only been one day, and he's already lost a lot of weight. This is truly bizarre. I need to go back and find someone to help me look through the old medical books to see what kind of strange poison this is and whether there's any way to prolong his life."

He couldn't even eat ginseng and ganoderma? He was also losing weight? This was exactly the same as the symptoms described in the Prime Minister's letter. It seemed that Zheng Huan's sudden death was only a matter of two days, and he would be able to replace him soon!

This is really great, he has been waiting for this day for so long!

He forced himself to control the expression on his face, and the smile on his lips quickly disappeared.

Jiang Shenyuan thought he had misread, but remembering the general's instructions, he quickly suppressed his doubts. He was almost buried, so naturally he didn't have any inappropriate curiosity at all.

Xia Fengxun took off his purse and prepared to give him some more money, but quickly changed his mind, "Take this money. You must use the best medicine to save the general. If you can cure him, you will get your reward."

"I'll go in and see the General."

Jiang Shenyuan, who seemed frail and clumsy, calmly took a step forward and blocked his way. "Please be patient. The general has ordered that no one be allowed in!"

"Oh? Why is this?" Xia Fengxun was a little alert.

There won't be anything wrong, right?

It shouldn’t be. Zheng Huan trusts him the most and will definitely not suspect him.

"You don't know that this disease may be transmitted to humans, and we don't know if it will develop into an epidemic. One of our young doctors who often serves the general and prescribes medicine has recently fallen ill, and his symptoms are the same as the general's." Jiang Shenyuan's expression was very serious.

"It seems like he won't last more than three months now. It's fate!"

His words scared Xia Fengxun. When he had nothing to do, he would go and admire Zheng Huan's miserable appearance when he was sick. Wouldn't that mean he might get sick too?

The Prime Minister said that this disease is incurable and Zheng Huan will die.

Xia Fengxun grabbed Jiang Shenyuan's hand and said, "Is it possible that I can live like this? Please help me!"

Jiang Shenyuan was nearly dragged to the ground by him. "Every profession has its own specialties. I'm good at prolonging life, but I'm not proficient in detoxification. You should quickly find a few other doctors. They are experts in detoxification, and I believe they have just left Houyun City. They should be able to catch up."

Hearing this, Xia Fengxun loosened his sleeve and left the room without looking back.

As soon as he left, Zheng Huan, who was rumored to be dead, came out.

"General." Jiang Shenyuan lowered his head.

"Do as I tell you, someone will protect you." After taking the medicine that Chen Xuyan left on the table, Zheng Huan's health improved rapidly.

Jiang Shenyuan asked him the reason in amazement. There was actually such a miracle doctor in the world, and he had to meet him.

But Zheng Huan just gave him a cold look.

"Yes." Jiang Shenyuan looked up at him without giving up.

"That doctor..."

Zheng Huan glared at him again, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

He had no way to find this divine man again and could only wait for him to find him. Jiang Shenyuan was simply dreaming of wanting to become his disciple.

Jiang Shenyuan had no choice but to leave in disappointment.

There is no rush. As long as he stays with Zheng Huan, he will see this person again one day.

As soon as Jiang Shenyuan left, two secret guards jumped out from the beams and said, "Keep an eye on Xia Fengxun. Don't let go of anyone he's looking for."

"Yes!"

"General, when are we going to take action?!" These traitors deserve to die!

Especially Xia Fengxun, this ungrateful guy, he almost killed the general.

"Let our people get ready and start tonight." Zheng Huan turned the ring on his thumb.

Not only they couldn't wait any longer, I couldn't wait any longer either.

——Wei family

"Dad, where are you going again? Aren't we leaving tonight?" Wei Siqi asked.

It’s almost time for dinner, and I don’t know where his father will go to get news.

Everything at home has been packed and everything that needs to be arranged has been arranged.

Wei Liangfei looked back at him and said, "Let's leave tomorrow morning. I have something else to do today."

"Then you should come back early, it's not safe outside." Wei Siqi was a little worried.

"I'm with four good fighters, all of them can fight, what can happen to me? But you, don't go back to the academy to find Chen Xuyan today, we have to leave before dawn. If he really wants to leave, he will leave naturally." His son is too loyal.

I don’t know when I will realize the evil of human nature and truly grow up.

Wei Siqi nodded and said, "Dad, can I take the litter of puppies with me?"

The little warmth Wei Liangfei had just felt because of his concern quickly disappeared. "How dare you! You are not allowed to bring me anything that will lead to loss of life! Otherwise, I will throw them all away if I find them along the way!"

What a traitor!

"Dad, these dogs are different. They are very ferocious, like wolfhounds!" There are only three in total, not many at all!

This was thrown at the back door of his house by the dog he often fed.

"You are only allowed to bring this one thing, nothing else!" Wei Liangfei was a little annoyed.

Wei Siqi asked again, "You're not even allowed to take the old turtle you gave me?"

He just wanted to piss off his dad.

Wei Liangfei's expression was indeed wrong. Before he could change his mind, Wei Siqi ran away quickly, "Dad, I have something else to do, I'll leave first!"

"This little bastard."

......

——Fragrant House

Wei Liangfei poured another glass of wine for the pot-bellied man in front of him.

This man is a favorite of General Zheng and Deputy General. The situation is unclear now, and he wants to get more information before leaving Houyun City, in case it comes in handy.

"Brother Wei, I've said everything I need to say. Don't worry too much. General Zheng is no longer able to do his job, and General Xia will soon be taking his place. When General Xia takes over, I will definitely recommend you to him!"

"General Zheng is timid and afraid of trouble, but General Xia is different. He will kill all the refugees outside in no time. Our city is still very safe!" Jia Renyi laughed heartily.

He leaned closer and said, "Maybe if I'm in the mood I can even find you a job. Can you, a humble person like you, really change your fate?"

From the way he spoke, it seemed as if this position was already in Xia Fengxun's pocket.

Little did he know that this was what Wei Liangfei was most worried about. Zheng Huan was brave and good at fighting. He treated soldiers and civilians with kindness and would never use violence to deal with refugees.

On the contrary, it is his deputy general Xia Fengxun. Although this man looks righteous, he is actually very narrow-minded and his methods are very extreme. It is unlikely that he will stay with you for long.

What little he has in his hands will definitely be snatched away in the end.

The news that General Zheng was seriously poisoned was secretly leaked by Xia Fengxun, and anyone in Houyun City who had some idea about it knew about it.

Only the common people knew nothing and were still happily planting in the spring.

Wei Liangfei recoiled a little at the smell of his alcohol and breath. "That's not true. I heard the Zheng Mansion has invited many famous doctors from other places these days. Perhaps General Zheng is a lucky man and will be fine soon."

Jia Renyi sobered up instantly after hearing these discouraging words, "I'm telling you, it's absolutely impossible!"

"Our general has already said that Zheng Huan will die soon! It will only take a day or two!"

One of Wei Liangfei's chopsticks flew out of his hand, and his heart began to beat rapidly.

What did he say? General Zheng is going to die in the next two days?

It’s over.

It's already late. No wonder most of them left half a month ago, and the latest were yesterday and the day before yesterday.

Only he always has a lucky mentality in his heart.

It was because of this little bit of luck that I harmed myself.

Once Zheng Huan died, Xia Fengxun would not be able to hold on any longer. He would definitely take his soldiers with him to protect him and leave. Then, all of them would end up being buried with Zheng Huan.

He stood up in a hurry and said, "I have something to do. I have to go back first. We will meet again another day."

Jia Renyi grabbed him and said, "Why are you leaving? Drink with me until you're done, and we'll talk after dawn!"

But the next moment a bright flash of a knife appeared, and Jia Renyi's arm was instantly cut off.

The person outside the window jumped in directly.

"Ah!" Before Jia Renyi could even see who was coming, he was tied up like a pig or a dog.

These people had no intention of stopping his bleeding.

"Take him away! Kill the rest."

"Yes!"

Wei Liangfei was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground. What on earth was going on? Was he going to die here today?

He closed his eyes.

Just as the knife was about to slice through his head, it was stopped by another knife.

"Wait, I seem to have seen him before. If I remember correctly, his family runs a garment shop with many embroiderers under them. Our winter clothes are also made in their shop." There was no cutting of corners, and the clothes were much thicker than those distributed by the court before.

Of course, the person they should be most grateful to is General Zheng. The imperial court had long since ignored them, and their food and daily necessities were all provided by General Zheng.

"Open your eyes!"

Wei Liangfei shivered and opened his eyes.

"Don't say anything you shouldn't, or no one can save you!"

Wei Liangfei kowtowed quickly, "I won't say it, I won't say it, I won't say anything."

The visitor then took Jia Renyi away.

He sat there for a while, and only stood up slowly when he thought these people had gone far away.

He was shocked as soon as he walked out of the inner room. All the people who came with Jia Renyi were dead, but outside the restaurant there was still a scene of singing and dancing.

Wei Liangfei ran downstairs like a gust of wind.

He had fallen several times before getting on the carriage.

"Master, what's wrong with you?"

"Don't talk! Go back! Drive faster!"

——Chenjia Village

Chen Quyue, who had been waiting at the village entrance for a long time, finally waited for Chen Xuyan to come back.

"Uncle! Uncle!" He suddenly jumped down from a tree.

"Uncle, you're finally back! Grandma was angry every day when you were away from home for the past two days."

She would only be in a good mood when her uncle was around, and his father would be happy too.

Chen Xuyan handed him a bag of osmanthus candy and said, "Take it back and share it with Daya and Goudan."

He was holding something else in his hands.

Chen Quyue opened the paper package with a look of surprise. "It's osmanthus candy?! How long will it take us to eat so much osmanthus candy?"

"Don't like it?" He pretended to take it back.

Chen Quyue quickly wrapped up the sweet-scented osmanthus candy and stuffed it into his arms, "Uncle, you must keep your word."

"I'll go home first and tell my grandparents the news. They're looking forward to your return every day."

—Chen Family

"Grandma! Grandpa! Uncle is back!"

Hearing this, Wu Yueying quickly stopped what she was doing and asked, "He's back?"

As she spoke, she wiped her hands and walked out the door. Before leaving, she suddenly looked at Chen Quyue.

"Gousheng, what are you hiding? Is it something your uncle bought?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Quyue ran away, "Grandma, this is the candy my uncle bought for the three of us, you can't take it away!"

After saying this, he ran away completely. Under normal circumstances, Wu Yueying would have caught up with him, but now Chen Xuyan was back and she had to pick up her son.

"I'm telling you, hand them all over to me later! What's the point of a child eating candy? Will he still be able to work if he gets so stuffy with candy?" Anyway, the things will be in her hands in the end, so Wu Yueying was not in a hurry.

If they run out of food, she will beat them up!

Chen Xuyan is the same. He buys them things every day and spoils them.

We are all peasants, why should we eat such good food? We have wasted it all!

"Mom!" Chen Xuyan shouted.

Wu Yueying's eyesight was a little blurry at night, and it was not until she got closer that she saw that he was holding so many things in his hands.

"You kid, buying meat and these good things, isn't that a waste of money?! Nonsense! How can you spend so much money like this?" She rarely loses her temper with her youngest son.

But this time I really couldn't help it.

I really spoiled him. He used the money that should have been used to buy books to buy these useless things.

Books are the most useful. These things will be gone after you eat and poop!

Chen Xuyan silently took out a silver hairpin from his sleeve and said, "Mom, this is for you."

Wu Yueying was stunned. "You, you are wasting money."

Chen Xuyan put down the things in his hand and directly inserted the silver hairpin into her hair. "Don't worry, mother, I found a recipe in a book and sold it to the owner of Ruyi Tower. I bought these with the money I earned. When I make money in the future, I will buy you gold!"

Wu Yueying's feeling of being touched faded quickly. She wiped her tears and extended her hand towards Chen Xu, "Where's the remaining money?"

Chen Xu stretched out his hand to take the money from his sleeve, but before he could hesitate, Wu Yueying snatched it away.

"I'll keep this money for you so that you don't spend it recklessly outside." Studying costs money, so of course you have to save as much as possible.

She picked up the things under Chen Xuyan's feet and walked forward without looking back.

Chen Xuyan could only follow her.

As soon as they entered the yard, Wu Yueying pulled Chen Xuyan, who had stopped walking, into the kitchen.

The kitchen door is closed.