After Mu Duo went to Emperor Qi's palace, just as Xie Xun said, he only politely took Emperor Qi's pulse, and then expressed his concern from the southern barbarians to Emperor Qi, without saying anything else.
During the whole process, the fourth prince Xie Xun kept staring closely at Mu Duo.
Seeing that he was really just checking Qi Lao's pulse as Xie Xun said, although he had the idea of making things difficult in his heart, he couldn't find a reason and could only leave bitterly.
On the way back to Prince Huai's Mansion after leaving the palace, Mu Duo was silent all the way.
When he arrived at Prince Huai's Mansion, he asked Xie Xun, "Aren't you curious about the results of my diagnosis for Emperor Qi?
Xie Xun said calmly: "Let's talk to Rushuang when we return to the palace and see her."
Mu Duo was silent for a while, and when the carriage stopped at the gate of Prince Huai's Mansion, he suddenly said, "I thought that in your heart, the throne would be more important than the little senior sister."
Xie Xun frowned: "There is no such thing. I can't tell you with confidence that I am fighting for this throne just for Rushuang. Well, I also have my own ambitions and desires in the fight for the throne, but you have to believe that more
More often than not, I want Rushuang and her children to have a better future."
Mu Duo looked at Xie Xun with a complicated expression, and finally got out of the carriage with Xie Xun.
Just before entering the door of the study, Mu Duo suddenly stopped and said to Xie Xun: "I hope you will always remember what you said to me today, and never let down my little senior sister again."
Xie Xun has always disliked Mu Duo, but today, he just said to Mu Duo very solemnly, "I know, I will definitely live up to her in this life."
After returning to the study in Prince Huai's Mansion, Mu Duo told Qin Rushuang the results of the diagnosis.
"Senior Sister, based on my judgment, it will take fifteen days at most and ten days at the worst. I'm afraid Emperor Qi's end is coming soon."
Although he knew that Emperor Qi was in poor health, Qin Rushuang still didn't expect that he only had so little time.
She couldn't help but ask: "Didn't I say there are two months left before? How long has it been since we returned to Kyoto? How could..."
Mu Duo shook his head and said: "There were indeed more than two months before, but don't forget that Emperor Qi was poisoned once. Although the dying person was rescued, it would be harmful to his longevity.
It’s huge.”
Qin Rushuang's face was solemn, she nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
Mu Duo knew that the young senior sister and Xie Xun had many important things to arrange next, and his status meant that he could not stay in Prince Huai's Mansion for too long, so he said goodbye to the two of them.
Before leaving, Qin Rushuang suddenly stopped him.
"Mu Duo, pack your bags and go back to Nanman today."
Hearing what Qin Rushuang said, Mu Duo immediately refused without thinking.
"Now is a troubled time. You are in danger in Kyoto. Although I don't have much authority in Kyoto, I have excellent medical skills and martial arts, so I can protect you. What does the young senior sister mean by asking me to return to Nanman at this time?"
"Don't you, little senior sister, trust me? Or are you worried that I'm in danger in this turbulent Kyoto?"
Qin Rushuang shook her head and said, "It's because I trust you and treat you as one of my own that I want you to return to Nanman as soon as possible."
"In this current situation, we not only need to stabilize the situation in Kyoto, but also prevent the surrounding countries from making moves. I will leave the south of Daqi to you."
Nanman is adjacent to Daqi. After passing the first line of defense to the south of Daqi, there is Nanman.
As long as the southern barbarians maintain a friendly attitude toward them during their struggle for the throne, there will be no trouble in the south.
As for the north, there are border guards stationed in the north, so Xie Xun and Qin Rushuang are relieved.
Hearing what Qin Rushuang said, Mu Duo instantly felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavier.
"Don't worry, little senior sister, I will pack my bags and return to Nanman. You can plan in Kyoto with peace of mind. As long as we are here for one more day, the south will not be in chaos at this critical moment."
Qin Rushuang smiled and touched his head, as if looking at her younger brother: "Thank you very much."
After Mu Duo left, Qin Rushuang hid the smile on her face.
Xie Xun sat next to her and asked, "Are you still worried about things in the palace?"
Qin Rushuang shook her head, the worry on her face becoming more serious.
"It's not all a matter in the palace. The palace has Mr. Lin Ge and a few veterans sitting in charge. Even if Xie Yang wants to have some crooked ideas, he still has to consider his own abilities."
"What I'm worried about is that in this troubled time, several neighboring countries are watching with eager eyes..." Qin Rushuang murmured, "It's better not to cause any trouble at this juncture."
She was worried, and suddenly her face felt warm, but Xie Xun suddenly reached out and touched the corner of her mouth and said, "Smile."
Qin Rushuang smiled, but it was a bitter smile.
"How can I still laugh at this time?"
"There are too many worrying things lately. Let me tell you something that will make you happy."
Qin Rushuang asked curiously, "What is there to be happy about these days? Prince, please stop joking."
"Well, okay, I originally made an appointment for you with Shen Xiaoyang to go to Shuntian Tea House for dinner. It seems that you are not in the mood to go, so I will refuse it for you."
Qin Rushuang suddenly stood up after hearing this, and finally there was a glimmer of light in her eyes, "What did you say? Brother is back?"
Although he brought this up himself, Xie Xun couldn't help but feel a little disgusted when he saw the light in Qin Rushuang's eyes.
He said sourly, "Are you so happy to hear that he is back?"
"It's already this time, please don't say such harsh words, Your Majesty. When did my brother come back? Why didn't I know? No one told me."
Xie Xun smiled and said: "The epidemic in Langzhou has been almost dealt with, and Shen Xiaoyang is back. His return to Beijing is relatively low-key. After all, the current situation... it is not convenient for him to show too close to Prince Huai's Mansion, so he did not
I sent someone to tell you that I just got the news, so won’t I arrange dinner for you?”
This is indeed a happy thing. Qin Rushuang can hardly hide the smile on her face.
"Brother, it's true. Who doesn't know about my friendship with him? It's useless to avoid suspicion at this time."
Xie Xun comforted him: "I still have to do some good work. Don't worry, you can see him tonight."
With Xie Xun's promise, Qin Rushuang was very happy this afternoon.
There is no other reason. Since Shen Xiaoyang went to Langzhou, it would be a lie to say that he is not worried.
The epidemic in Langzhou is so serious. I am afraid of nothing else but my brother accidentally contracting the epidemic.
Now that she heard that he was back with all his beard and tail, how could she make him happy?
In the evening, Qin Rushuang and Xie Xunru made an appointment to go to Shuntian Tea House.
In the secret private room on the top floor of Shuntian Teahouse, Shen Xiaoyang had been waiting for a long time.
Qin Rushuang opened the door and saw Shen Xiaoyang sitting inside, looking at her with a smile.
Qin Rushuang walked over quickly, the smile on her face gradually widened, "Brother, you are finally back."
After she finished speaking, her eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of a woman in pink sitting next to her, but she remained silent beside her, causing Qin Rushuang to ignore her presence.
