The widowed sister-in-law is embarrassed, she criticizes the villain like he only wants to be a love

After the meal, Yan Ersheng said: "Erlang, some hunters just came to me and said that they want you to take them to the mountains to hunt. They all agreed to share the prey back with everyone."

Jiang Ci pondered for a moment: "We are going out tonight. Before we leave, I will arrange for a few people to stay behind to protect your safety. If the villagers want to go hunting in the mountains, they can let them lead the way."

The whole family looked at him.

Liu Wenniang frowned: "Why are you leaving again just after you came back? My daughter, are you going with me?"

Yan Shu glanced at Jiang Ci and nodded: "We are going to Lingquan Town and we will be back in three days at the latest."

There was obvious worry in Liu Wenniang's eyebrows.

"The plague is currently raging in Lingquan Town, and we don't know what's going on in the city yet. You must remember to proceed with caution."

Yan Ersheng immediately echoed: "Your mother is right, your own safety is the most important thing. My daughter, the seventh uncle said that you want to donate the prescription for treating the plague to the government?"

Yan Shu said: "I have this plan. Only by handing over the prescription to the government can we control the plague in Lingquan Town as soon as possible, and we can leave this place smoothly. Moreover, I didn't hand over the prescription in vain. I can also take this opportunity to ask the government for help." In exchange for a batch of grain, everyone's food problem will be solved."

Yan Ersheng sighed softly: "I hope that after leaving Lingquan Town, our next trip will be smoother."

Jiang Ci comforted him and said, "Second uncle, don't worry. Yongding Marquis is extremely strict. Xinyang Mansion has always been much more peaceful than other surrounding prefectures. As long as we can leave Lingquan Town smoothly, everything will go smoothly next."

"I hope so."

The family sat together and chatted for a while, and then slept in the tent at night.

The tent made by Yan Shu used a double layer of oilcloth to keep warm and resist the cold. In addition, a thick layer of straw mats was laid on the ground when sleeping. It was also comfortable for the family to cover themselves with thick quilts and sleep together. It's still warm.

Yan Shu slept on the far left side of the tent, next to Liu Wenniang, and further over there were Yan Ersheng and the three brothers of the Yan family. Jiang Ci slept on the far right side.

Late night

Yan Shu felt someone pinch her cheek gently. She opened her eyes drowsily and saw a pair of dark eyes staring at her with a smile.

After his mind went blank for a moment, Yan Shu sat up neatly.

She glanced at the sleeping family next to her and asked Jiang Ci in a low voice, "What time is it?"

"The end of ugly times."

Yan Shu lifted the quilt and stood up quietly: "Let's go."

The two left the tent, and Huan Ying, Wu Ming and others were already waiting outside.

Jiang Ci got on his horse, stretched out his hand to pull Yan Shu in front of him, and wrapped his silver fox cloak tightly around the woman in front of him.

The group of people quickly rushed to the official road not far away through the snow, heading all the way towards Lingquan Town.

This road is full of groups of refugees fleeing from famine, and some people never wake up after falling asleep.

From time to time, bursts of piercing cries could be heard in their ears, and they were calling out sadly for their deceased relatives. Seeing this purgatory-like scene with his own eyes, Yan Shu's heart felt stuffy.

And miserable scenes like this are repeated here all the time.

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The lights in the big tent of the military camp in the south of the city were still bright at this time.

Several officials put on their official uniforms overnight, hurriedly entered the camp, and bowed to the man sitting at the head of the camp.

"Li Shoujing, the magistrate of Gucheng County in Xiaguan, came to see the Marquis. I didn't know that the Marquis came to visit late at night, so I didn't expect him to be welcomed from afar!"

The officials following Li Shojing were the Gucheng County Magistrate, Zhu Bo and other officials. They followed Li Shojing and saluted Liu Bin.

Liu Bin glanced at them with burning eyes.

"What's the current situation in Lingquan Town?"

Li Shojing lowered his eyes respectfully and truthfully explained the current situation.

"Nine out of ten people in Lingquan Town have been infected with the plague. In the past few days, Xiaguan has arranged for several doctors to go to the city to rescue. However, the plague is coming with ferocity. The doctors have not yet found an effective drug to restrain it. Xiaguan A notice has been posted, and if anyone can contribute good things, he or she will receive a thousand taels of gold."

"Oh? How effective is it?"

Li Shojing shook his head helplessly: "There are quite a few people who have come to offer prescriptions, but so far no prescription has a significant effect in curing the plague."

The county magistrate on the side immediately replied: "Master Hou, I heard that the situation in Nanwei Mansion is more complicated at this time. There was a rat infestation there some time ago. Many people ate rat meat. There were signs of illness, and then a large-scale earthquake occurred. Countless people died. The official suspected that the plague was transmitted from the refugees in Nanwei Prefecture. If he wanted to completely eliminate the plague, he Start at the root.”

After listening to the report from Gucheng officials, Liu Bin looked at the two old men beside him.

"Doctor Qin, Dr. Heng, do you two have any advice?"

Among them, the older man with a thin face was the first to say: "Since ancient times, there must be great epidemics after great earthquakes. This plague broke out very suddenly and covered a wide area. It is not yet certain whether the plague in Lingquan Town is related to the Nanwei Mansion is related."

Another round-faced old man also followed up and said: "Master Hou, the mortality rate of this plague is extremely high. Logically speaking, it should not spread so fast. But right now, with Lingquan Town as the center and extending outward, towns with a radius of hundreds of miles All have been greatly affected.”

Liu Bin heard something in the words of the two old men, and he looked at the officials below.

"You go down first."

"Yes, the subordinate retire."

Li Shoujing and others bowed and retired, leaving only Liu Bin and the two old men in the camp.

"What do you two mean by what you just said?"

The round-faced old man said: "It is impossible for a plague with such a high mortality rate to spread hundreds of miles away in just a few days, unless the plague breaks out in multiple places at the same time, and this possibility goes against the laws of nature. Doctor Qin and I They all suspect that this plague may be a man-made disaster."

"Man-made? Who dares to poison my Xinyang Mansion?"

Doctor Qin said: "The plague is the first to break out in Lingquan Town. The murderer who poisoned it is most likely to have started from here. If you investigate carefully, you may be able to find some clues."

Liu Bin thought for a while and then called out the hidden guard.

"Where is the eldest lady currently?"

"We have arrived in Gucheng. The eldest lady seems to be looking for someone."

Liu Bin glared at the secret guard: "Looking for someone?"

This kid has always been arrogant. Who can make him care about him?

Seeing that Liu Bin was interested in this, the secret guard told him everything he had learned.

"The young lady met a girl, and the girl and the young lady got separated recently."

"Ha ha……"

Liu Bin laughed twice, and the smile came into his eyes.

"Forget it, let her do the hard work. You can take a few people to investigate the situation in Lingquan Town, especially to find out whether there have been any foreigners in the town in the past month or two, or whether there have been any special incidents. things happen."

"Impressive order!"