Chapter 846: Chapter 827: Going to the Northwest to Rescue Soone
Receiving the imperial decree, the n of the Qin family felt a sense of unreality. Although they had heard from Qin Liuxi that their family might escape from this bitterly cold place, until the decree arrived, it was all just wishful thinking.
Yet now they really had received the Emperor’s decree. Although they weren’t reinstated to their original positions but demoted instead, this was far better than most exiled people who can’t return for life. Originally, they didn’t dare to hope they could be officials again, after all, they had been in exile for only about a year, less than two years, though it felt like they had suffered for half a lifeti. But if they really counted, they hadn’t stayed in the northwest for long.
In any case, the Qin family had such ridiculously good luck; spreading such news would make many people jealous and hateful, even cursing the Emperor in their hearts, calling him an incompetent ruler without principles or bottom line. At least exile them for a few years, yet less than two years and they’re sent back. Isn’t this a joke? As an Emperor, don’t you care about your reputation?
No matter how others speculated, the Qin family didn’t care at all. As soon as they received the decree, they went to the relevant governntal office to handle the procedure for returning to the capital and resigning from their jobs. They couldn’t wait even a mont longer.
But once their excitent passed, they suddenly rembered Qin Mingyan, who was still bedridden and shouldn’t be moved. What to do about the child?
Qin Liuxi had already ntioned that his body needed at least three months of rest in bed; now it’s been only about a month, and he absolutely couldn’t endure travel, nor could the Qin family wait.
Especially Qin Yuanshan and Bo Hong, who had official positions, definitely needed to return to the capital, enter the Palace to express gratitude, and take over their duties.
“Why don’t I stay with Yan’er until he’s recovered and then return?” Qin Boqing suggested, “Father and elder brother can go to the capital, while second brother and you can go to Li City to see Mother first.”
“Mother will also co to the capital, right? Wouldn’t it be better to et there?” Qin Boguang replied.
“It’s already winter, water routes are inaccessible, traveling is not suitable for the elderly, weak, and won entering the capital. The roads aren’t suitable for travel either,” Qin Boqing shook his head and said.
Qin Yuanshan was about to speak when he heard footsteps outside.
Qin Boqing, with keen ears, quickly stood up, and sure enough, saw Qin Liuxi appearing, her face covered in snow, which made him very happy: “Miss Xi, you ca.”
The others looked over, their hearts moved, they had forgotten about Qin Liuxi’s magical abilities to co and go without a trace. Could they also benefit from this?
But, who was that behind her?
More enchanting than any woman.
Mrs. Cao was staring at Feng Xiu’s face in a daze until Qin Boguang coughed discontentedly, and she lowered her head.
Bo Hong scrutinized Feng Xiu, wondering who this man was, and what his relationship with this girl was. If he was a future son-in-law, he wouldn’t consent; he looked too improper!
Qin Boqing said: “Miss, has Li City received the decree?”
“Yes.” Qin Liuxi said: “I’ve co this ti to urge you to set off as soon as possible, to express gratitude in the capital or to return to Li City, without delay.”
Everyone was stunned, why was there such urgency?
Qin Yuanshan’s heart skipped a beat, asking Qin Liuxi: “Has sothing happened at ho?”
Qin Boqing also stared at her intently, feeling a bit uneasy.
Qin Liuxi said coldly: “The Old Lady is nearing the end.”
Everyone’s faces turned white, Qin Yuanshan collapsed onto a chair, his lips quivering.
Bo Hong rushed forward, grabbing her arm: “What are you saying? Are you saying your grandmother is critically ill?”
Feng Xiu pushed his hand away, saying: “Do you not understand human speech? Who else besides her would give you such a serious reminder?”
Bo Hong glared at him, not wanting to waste words with him, only asking: “What happened to your grandmother? How co she’s not well?”
“The Qin family was hit hard after its downfall, filled with worry and anxiety, troubled at heart, multiple strokes and falls, naturally she’s not well.” Qin Liuxi explained briefly.
“You’re a doctor; couldn’t you save her?” Bo Hong questioned.
Getting the decree felt sowhat uncomfortable, not just for the demotion, but also because he was afraid of mourning for family loss.
Was Bo Hong cursed with bad luck?
“I am a doctor, but I can’t save old age, nor can I save self-inflicted harm. She doesn’t listen to persuasion, and her emotions remain unresolved. I can save lives but not minds. Also, I’m not God; I can’t extend a person’s life when it’s ant to end. I’ve co to notify you all, if you don’t want regrets, hurry up and stop wasting ti.”
Bo Hong’s face flushed with her reproach.
Qin Boqing’s eyes reddened, his voice trembling: “How much longer does my grandmother have?”
“I don’t know, it’s hard to say; what keeps her going is a piece of faith.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Boqing’s tears instantly welled up.
“Grandfather!” Qin Mingmu noticed the old man seed to be on the verge of fainting, quickly supporting him, fearfully calling Qin Liuxi: “Big sister, co quickly.”
Qin Yuanshan bit his tongue, tasting the tallic sweetness in his mouth, leaned against his grandson, his face turning white: “It’s nothing. I knew earlier, should’ve thought about it, she’s soone who refuses to admit defeat, she…”
As he spoke, his cloudy old eyes filled with tears.
Qin Liuxi walked over, felt his pulse, and said: “If you don’t listen, it’ll be years before the Qin family rises again.”
She placed a dicine bottle on the table, saying: “One pill a day, enough to sustain you to the capital to express gratitude. Now’s not the ti for words.”
Qin Yuanshan took a deep breath, said: “You’re right. Third brother, go ask Manager Zhao to find a carriage, tomorrow I and the eldest will head to the capital first, after expressing gratitude, take leave to return to Li City. You should head straight to Li City, just Miss Xi, about Yan’er…”
“I’ll take care of taking him… getting him there.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Boguang said: “Could we also be taken along…”
“A group leaving the northwest needs papers to show their destination at each city, disappearing and teleporting to Li City from miles away would attract too much attention. Aren’t you afraid of being burned as demons?”
Everyone shuddered; they had really overlooked this.
“What about Yan’er? Aren’t you afraid?”
“I have my ways.” Qin Liuxi said calmly: “When the ti cos, he’ll go with you as Qin Mingyan.”
Feng Xiu humd; at critical tis, he’d be a stand-in. But don’t worry, he’d just blow a hair to create a substitute.
Everyone was sowhat puzzled, how could this beauty, oh, handso man be Qin Mingyan?
Feng Xiu just walked over to the adjoining room, glanced at Qin Mingyan, shook his body, transford into his appearance, and ca over.
“Yan’er?” Everyone was stunned, what kind of sorcery was this?
“It’s ?” Feng Xiu reverted to his original appearance.
Thump, Mrs. Cao fainted onto the ground.
This, this person, is he human, ghost, or demon?
“Keep it secret, okay? Don’t say the things you shouldn’t say, or you’ll suffer the consequences,” Qin Liuxi cheerfully reminded, putting a Silence Technique on everyone present so that they’d be unable to speak of these things to outsiders, similar to what happened to Xiao Wu.
Once back in Li City, Feng Xiu would directly hypnotize and alter these people’s mories, erasing any notion of substitutes or magic. To prevent trouble, she’d just be soone who happened to pass through the northwest and saved that unfortunate child Qin Mingyan.
Stories are spun by skillful storytellers.
For so reason, everyone felt a chill on their backs looking at her smile.
What to do about this ominous feeling?
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