Hibiscus Tent: The Prime Minister’s palm is reborn

In the Battle of Linbin, Lu Huai suffered heavy casualties along the way, and almost the entire army was wiped out. This battle seemed to be specially designed for the Zhou army to destroy the Qi army. The Zhou army easily regained the previously lost ground, and also forced the Qi army to abandon the city and attack the entire front line. Go back dozens of miles.

If Lu Xiu hadn't fought bloody battles in Yulanhui and refused to defend with all his strength, the Zhou army's flag would have been planted in Yecheng, Jin.

The situation is even more passive and severe than before the war.

The war situation came from time to time, but there was no good news about the resurrection. People were talking about it, rumors in the court were endless, and the voices of bad-mouthing were getting louder and louder. Some people even proposed how to ask for surrender to the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

The court is so passive, and the army's supplies of food, grass, and military supplies have repeatedly failed. It is a miracle that it can survive until now.

However, some people still complained that the front line was greedy for life and feared death, and speculated that they had secretly surrendered.

There is nothing to say at the moment.

It has been half a month since Lu Xiu last wrote. There were only a few words, just to report safety, and the handwriting was even more neat than before, without any scrawl.

Liang Huan sighed. He was really troubled internally and externally, and his energy was limited. Otherwise, how could he forget? The more neat and tidy he was, the more traces he left behind, which seemed deliberate.

By observing Gu Yu's expression, she could also guess that Lu Xiu was in a difficult situation.

Due to many unfavorable rumors in the court recently, Liang Hushao had to go to the palace several times to vaguely remind Gao Qian not to fall into the Northern Zhou Dynasty's treacherous plot to alienate the emperor and his ministers.

She knew very well that at this time, it was less appropriate to say anything more. She could only secretly guess Gao Qian's intentions and call Lu Xiu for reference.

In the previous life, the Lou family led the troops in Qi Yiyi's battle, and the Wang family acted as a check and balance. However, under her influence in this life, everything became different...

This was also the reason why she felt uneasy before Lu Xiu went on the expedition.

"Liang Ji has not said a word since she left the palace." Gu Yu looked at her cautiously and said tentatively.

It is true that Liang Ji cares about you, but when she sees that care, she always feels erratic.

Guyu didn't dare to be careless.

Liang Huan did not blame Gu Yu for talking too much.

These two times when Gao Qian entered the palace, she was also suspicious. Perhaps, before this matter was resolved, she should not see Gao Qian again and wait and see what happened, which would show her confidence.

Liang Huan shook his head and stepped over the threshold.

Before he even stepped into the inner garden, someone hurriedly came to greet him. Although he pretended to be calm on his face, the slightest tremor still betrayed his inner panic.

"Liang Ji, the grand master is sick."

Bai Lu's salute was vague.

Liang Huan only glanced at it, her heart was raised, and she couldn't help but quicken her pace: "What did the doctor say?"

Bai Lu frowned tightly: "The doctor didn't say much to the slaves. He just asked everyone to wait outside the house. Even Madam Cao is at the gate of Beixuan and is not allowed to enter."

Liang Huan's heart became heavier and heavier.

I'm afraid it's not a good thing.

If something unexpected happened to the Grand Master at this time, Lu Xiu's situation would only get worse.

Liang Huan went to Beixuan with all her strength.

Before reaching the door, I saw many people inside and outside.

Liang Huan stood still and was not in a hurry to go in. He just glanced at it lightly and said, "What are you doing here? Go and do whatever you need to do."

His voice was not loud, but his tone was very stern. All those who had whispered before had kept their mouths shut.

Liang Huan's eyes fell on Cao Luyun's face, but he spoke to everyone: "I have said before that people in the Taishi Mansion can have as many arms and legs as they want, but they must not have as many mouths as they want. But obviously, Some of you didn't listen, and instead you were led astray by the unhealthy tendencies that blew in."

As soon as Liang Huan finished speaking, everyone in the courtyard bowed their heads and knelt on the ground, not daring to say another word.

Although she doesn't usually interfere with the affairs of the house, the chief steward and Bai Lu Guyu and others treat her with respect. As long as you have eyes, you will know who is the guest and who is the host.

You can be respectful and courteous to your guests, but obedient to your hosts.

Among the people kneeling on the ground, Cao Luyun and his dowry alone stood awkwardly.

Liang Huan looked at everyone, "Anyone who talks too much here should go outside the courtyard and slap his mouth twenty times. If there is another chatterer and I know about it, there is no need to keep his tongue."

Everyone responded, feeling that this punishment was extremely light compared to the previous punishments, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

After speaking, Liang Huan went straight to the door. Halfway there, she stopped without looking back: "If Madam Cao has nothing to do, please go back to the East Pavilion to rest first. There are a lot of things going on in the mansion recently, so I'm afraid the reception will not be good."

Liang Huan paused and then said: "Also, don't go out for the next few days."

Cao Luyun was stunned and didn't react for a long time: "You, what do you mean?"

Liang Huan said: "Shuangjiang, please go back to Madam Cao's house. From today on, Madam Cao is not allowed to have contact with anyone without my permission."

Cao Luyun blushed angrily: "Liang Huan, what do you want to do? Are you going to put me under house arrest? You can't be my master yet!"

Liang Huan turned around and smiled faintly: "I can't be the master of Prime Minister Cao's daughter, but I can be the master of the Grand Master's Mansion. Since you want to stay here, you have to do whatever you want!"

Not only to stabilize her, but also to find out the person behind her, I had to endure it repeatedly, but it made her a little carried away.

Liang Huan added: "If Mr. Cao has any questions, just bring them to me!"

Shuang Jiang responded, and a nearby attendant came forward, waiting for Cao Luyun.

Cao Luyun refused to give up: "You are not afraid of me if you act like this——"

"Report?" Liang Huan smiled coldly, "Rumors are spreading everywhere now, and there are all sorts of things. Do you think your words are any better than others?"

Liang Huan had no intention of pestering her and walked inside without looking at her.

The water is already muddy enough, and I don’t care about that...

In the dormitory, the grand master was lying on the couch, sleeping.

The doctor was so anxious that he wandered around the room.

When he saw Liang Huan at first sight, he rushed over, but stopped in a hurry.

Waving his hand, he said earnestly: "Liang Jixiu, please come closer."

Liang Huan paused, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. His face could no longer hide his anxiety, and the answer was ready to come out in his heart, "Could it be -"

The doctor lowered his head and sighed: "The personal attendant only said that the grand master had an inexplicable fever. Unexpectedly, after asking for a pulse, I found that the symptoms were the same as those of the epidemic."

Liang Huan closed her eyes. She had been as calm as white dew just now, but her panic was visible to the naked eye. Seeing all the people waiting inside and outside standing in the courtyard, she made a guess, but she always had a sense of luck in her heart.

Who would have thought that he was really infected with the epidemic.

Fortunately, the Grand Master has not been out during this period of time. How did he get the epidemic?

Liang Huan said in a deep voice: "Does it appear that there are abnormalities in other people?"

The doctor frowned, shook his head and sighed: "We haven't found it yet, but we must be careful now. If you are -"

Liang Huan knew in his heart that if there was news that the epidemic was found in the Grand Master's Mansion at this time, everyone would be arrested, and the door of the Grand Master's Mansion would be opened openly. It is inevitable that someone would take advantage of the chaos and sneak in. Who knows? Are there any deadly things similar to Lu Huai's box in other corners?

Thinking about it this way, maybe it was not an accident that the Grand Master contracted the epidemic...

After all, it is still impossible to guard against.

"Ji Liang, what should we do now?"

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