Chapter 1328: Warclouds Gather 139

and slapped her hard.Feng Linglong was caught off guard by her attack, and a slap print instantly appeared on her fair face. The burning pain enraged Feng Linglong.She wanted to slap Feng Lingxi back...“Should I inform Ye Mei”

Dugu Cheng raised his hand and spoke in a deep voice, "No need, stay put for now."

"Yes."

News from Tu Mu town was confirmed quickly, as Feng Aotian said, a plague had indeed occurred. The number of infected people has now reached over 1,200, and the number not yet counted is unclear. Now, the city gates of Tu Mu town are closed, with officials guarding them, preventing the townspeople from leaving the city or entering. The prevention and control measures are very good.

This is still what Feng Lingxi instructed Lord Liu last time, saying that this could prevent the spread of the plague.

The entire town of Tu Mu was shrouded in a deathly silence, gripped by the atmosphere of the epidemic. Every household kept their doors shut tight, and the streets lay deserted. Fallen leaves danced in the wind, accumulating in piles along the empty road.

Dugu Cheng and Feng Aotian received the same news, but what troubled them was that the quantity of medicinal herbs purchased was too small. They did not have enough stored medicinal herbs. Moreover, due to the outbreak of a plague in the Xia Dynasty, medicinal herbs were being acquired, and their prices had increased significantly compared to usual. Not only could they not buy them, but the prices were also very high.

Feng Aotien went to many towns around to buy medicinal herbs, but the herbs were all snatched up before he arrived. When he inquired, no one knew who the other party was.

"How much medicinal herbs are there in our city"

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiaoli. Xiaoli often went to count the medicinal herbs from Linxi County. Everyone in this county town knew that Feng Lingxi had medical skills, and they wouldn't sell their medicinal herbs indiscriminately. They would basically keep them stored. Besides selling them in the pharmacy within the city, they wouldn't sell them anywhere else.

"The princess hasn't asked for half yet."

Feng Ling frowned, "Who bought all the medicinal herbs around here" It's outrageous! These herbs are life-saving, is the other party so ruthless Don't people's lives matter anymore

"Your Highness, Master Lu is here."

The steward stepped forward to report, Feng Lingxi glanced at Lu Nian who was walking over, and adjusted her emotions.

"Sister, you seem down"

Lu Nian looked at Feng Lingxi, the smile on his handsome face made Feng Lingxi unable to feel happy.

"Don't be so excited, I came here today with good news for you."

Lu Nian took out a shopping list and handed it to Feng Ling Xi. Looking at the densely recorded number of medicinal materials on it, Feng Ling Xi was shocked, "Did you buy all the medicinal materials from the nearby towns"

"As soon as I heard the news, I went shopping. Afraid someone would get there first, I had the Lu family's people collect all the medicinal herbs in the area and store them in a warehouse near their place, just in case."

Lu Nian looked at Feng Lingxi's shocked eyes and smiled, "How is it, did my speed disappoint you"

"How do you know what herbs I need"

Lu Nian smiled awkwardly, stammering, "Well, I used some of my methods to find out."

Feng Lingxi raised an eyebrow, "Your methods"

Lu Nian held Feng Lingxi's arm and said softly, "Oh, little sister, don't ask so much. Anyway, I'm doing this to help you. When I went shopping, I ran into someone who was trying to buy the same medicinal herbs as you. It was because I paid a higher price that I managed to get them."

Feng Lingxi heard Lu Nian say that someone else was competing with him, suspecting it was the person behind the scenes who wanted to cause trouble.

"How much did you buy these herbs for I'll buy them from you..."

Feng Lingxi's words had barely fallen when they were rebuked by Lu Nian.

"What are you talking about, buying or not You're my own sister, how can I possibly take your money Besides, these are all prepared for you. The only condition is that when you go to Tumu Town, you have to bring me along."

Feng Lingxi looked at Lu Nian's pleading eyes, her voice slightly somber.

"No, I have to pay for this medicine, and you can't come with me. It's too dangerous."

"You know the danger, if mom and dad knew you went and I didn't, they would definitely beat me up. How could I let you get into trouble I can't explain it to them." Lu Nian's voice was full of grievance, "You don't even know how low my status is in the Lu family. Do you have a heart to watch me get beaten by them"

But...

"Where are there so many 'buts' Don't you need medicinal herbs You brought me along, that's like bringing a walking treasure trove. Whatever you want, I can get it for you." This is just the opportunity to show her the capabilities of the Lu family.

"Do you know how dangerous it is over in Tulitown"

Feng Lingxi looked at Lu Nian's grinning face, "There is a high possibility that if you go there, you won't be able to come back. That place has a plague, not an ordinary illness. If you go, there's a high chance you'll catch the plague, and…"

"Aren't you here You're not afraid, so why should I be Besides, if I catch the plague, won't you still abandon me"

Lu Nian said he didn't care at all, anyway he knew Feng Lingxi wouldn't stand by and watch someone die.

"Lu Nian, if you are truly not afraid of contracting the plague, then go ahead. But I still have to remind you, I don't know the details about this plague, all I know is that it's very dangerous. Consider this carefully yourself."

"Don't even think about it, I'm going, unless you don't go."

It turned out that he wanted her not to go to Tumo Town. Lu Nian had thought of it too; she wouldn't want to go either, but if there was a doctor in Tumo Town who could cure the plague, and if they hadn't sought help... She didn't know what to do, but now that they did, she couldn't just stay put.

"Then get ready, I'll have someone let you know when it's time to leave."

Feng Lingxi handed the list of medicinal herbs to Xiaoli, "The rest is up to you. I'm going to find Feng Aotien to discuss something."

"Sister, take me with you"

Lu Nian hurriedly followed, but was stopped by Feng Lingxi.

"You should stay away. He's sent by the Imperial Court. You keep following me like this, he may know about my relationship with the Lu family, but if you are seen too close to me, it might give people another reason to gossip."

"Aren't you afraid of implicating me"

Before Feng Ling could explain, Lu Nian said to herself, “Don’t worry, I’m not afraid of being implicated by you.”

"I'm afraid you'll drag me down."

Feng Lingxi corrected, her expression much more serious, "If you want to follow now, then Tumuwu Town won't be taking you."

Lu Nian looked at her and conceded.

"Alright, then I won't follow you."

It seems like I'll have to ask my brother-in-law for help. This sister of mine isn't cute at all, when she gets angry, she really has the demeanor of a woman from the Lu family. You know, women from the Lu family aren't easy to mess with.

With the herbs Lu Nian provided, they had enough to go to Tumu Town. However, this time, Feng Lingxi refused to let Dugu Cheng accompany her. After all, this plague wasn't something else; she was afraid she couldn't take care of him herself.

"This time, you have to listen to me. Stay here, just General Zhen and I will go."

In the front hall of Chen Wangfu, Feng Lingxi put forward her opinion. Feng Aotien and Dugu City Lu Nian were both present. Hearing Feng Lingxi's request, Dugu City disagreed.

"It's really too dangerous, you don't need to take the risk."

"Xier, you know the danger, so let this king accompany you. Otherwise, you can't go there."

Dugu Cheng's tone was firm. He said that no matter what, he couldn't stay here. It was better to follow them and be of help than to live in fear here.te well, however, who I choose to handle this matter and her have nothing to do with each other. She is the Empress, how long she can hold onto that position remains to be seen."Empress Dowager Cen's...