Chapter 146: Making the Antidote

Chu Qingzhi took Tang Jinghong’s robe and put it on him. “Your clothes are torn. Put on your robe for the time being. I’ll go to the clothing shop to buy you a new set.”

Tang Jinghong lowered his face slightly and nodded. “Come back quickly.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi pursed her lips into a faint smile. Jinghong seemed to be shy, which made him look very cute.

Chu Qingzhi walked out.

Tang Jinghong only looked up when he heard the door close. He pursed his lips. Was he too nervous just now?

Chu Qingzhi came to the outer room and walked towards Yuan Hongjun behind the counter.

Yuan Hongjun was still wearing his bloodstained clothes. The arrow had hit his thigh. He had treated his wound and was preparing the antidote.

As a Divine Doctor, he had also dabbled in poison. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have a few bottles of poison on him.

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand in front of Yuan Hongjun. “Hongjun, I’m going out for a while.”

“Okay.” Yuan Hongjun looked up at Chu Qingzhi with a complicated gaze.

In the canyon, Chu Qingzhi could actually mix four poisons to make an antidote to suppress the poison. If it was him, he knew very well that he could not do it. Her attainments in the Dao of medicine were much greater than his.

Chu Qingzhi came to the clothing shop and chose a black robe for Tang Jinghong and a light blue robe for Yuan Hongjun.

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Then, he went to the restaurant to take away some food before returning to the medical center.

Chu Qingzhi handed the robe to Yuan Hongjun. “Hurry up and change out your dirty clothes.”

Yuan Hongjun looked at the robe in front of him in a daze. It was his favorite color. He did not expect Chu Qingzhi to buy a robe for him. “Miss Chu, thank you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled at him. “You’re welcome. 1’11 go in and help Jinghong put on his clothes first. 1 bought food. Come in to eat later.”

Yuan Hongjun’s gaze moved down and landed on the food box. He nodded innocently.

Chu Qingzhi knocked on the door and walked into the room. “Jinghong, does your wound hurt?”

Tang Jinghong sat by the bed and frowned as he pondered something. When he heard Chu Qingzhi’s voice, he looked up. “It doesn’t hurt. It’s just a little itchy. 1 can tolerate it.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi placed the food box on the table and walked towards Tang Jinghong with the clothes. “Come on, put on the new clothes.”

Tang Jinghong felt ill at ease again. He took the clothes. “Qingzhi, I can put it on myself.”

Chu Qingzhi blinked and held back her laughter. “I’ve already seen your body. There’s no need to be so shy, right?”

A faint blush appeared on Tang Jinghong’s handsome face. He stood up and walked behind the screen. He said softly, “Still, we are not married yet.”

Chu Qingzhi laughed and said, “If you find it difficult to put it on yourself, you can call me. Anyway, you’re my future husband.”

Tang Jinghong’s face turned completely red, and he felt sweet because of Chu Qingzhi’s words.

The dishes were taken out from the food box and placed on the table. Yuan Hongjun walked in and sat on the stool. “Miss Chu, you’re really considerate.”

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Tang Jinghong changed into new clothes and walked out from behind the screen. “Of course. If not for Qingzhi, we wouldn’t have been able to come out of the canyon alive.”

Yuan Hongjun thought of Chu Qingzhi’s superb medical skills. “Miss Chu, is it ok for you to tell me from whom you learned your medical skills?”

Chu Qingzhi said half-jokingly and seriously, “My master is a hermit expert. Why are you asking about him?”

Yuan Hongjun stammered in embarrassment, “1,1 also want to learn from him. He’s too powerful. If 1 can learn from him, I might be as powerful as you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “I’m his last disciple. He won’t take in any more disciples.”

Tang Jinghong looked over curiously. “Qingzhi, I’ve never heard you mention your master.”

Chu Qingzhi scooped rice for the two of them and said, “He’s been wandering the world. I haven’t seen him for a long time.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Then when he comes back in the future, you must tell me. I’ll go and thank him for nurturing such a good disciple.”

Chu Qingzhi replied readily, “Sure.”

Yuan Hongjun looked at the two of them, his eyes filled with confusion. “Brother Tang, why are you being so nice to Miss Chu?”

Tang Jinghong held Chu Qingzhi’s hand and looked at her affectionately. “Because she is my fiancee.”

Yuan Hongjun opened his mouth wide in disbelief. “Fiancee…?”

Tang Jinghong smiled and said, “Hurry up and eat. After eating, we’ll find an inn to stay for the night. Then, we’ll return to the capital tomorrow.”

“Oh, ok…” Yuan Hongjun still couldn’t imagine that Brother Tang had fallen in love with a girl.

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However, Brother Tang’s taste was really good. Miss Chu was good at everything. Her martial arts and medical skills were good. She could control hundreds of beasts. No one in the entire Daling Dynasty could do these things. If not for the fact that Miss Chu was engaged, he would also be tempted to woo her.

“By the way, Miss Chu, I have another question for you.”

“What is it?”

Yuan Hongjun put on the look of an innocent young man and asked hopefully, “Do you want to take in a disciple?”

Chu Qingzhi was speechless.

“You want to be my disciple?”

Yuan Hongjun nodded and said seriously, “Miss Chu, you’re so powerful. You must have surpassed your master. It’s the same if I acknowledge you as my master.”

Chu Qingzhi was lazy and didn’t want to do something as tiring as teaching a disciple. “We can learn from each other.”

Yuan Hongjun said childishly, “So that means you rejected me?”

Chu Qingzhi picked up some food for Yuan Hongjun. “Hurry up and eat. We can talk about this after the matters at hand are resolved.”

Yuan Hongjun thought about it and agreed. “Okay.”

Tang Jinghong looked at Yuan Hongjun. “How’s the antidote?”

Yuan Hongjun shook his head dejectedly. “I haven’t made it yet, but 1’11 try to make it as soon as possible.”

Tang Jinghong patted Yuan Hongjun’s shoulder. “Don’t give yourself too much pressure. If you are stumped, you can ask the expert in front of you.”

Yuan Hongjun’s eyes lit up. “Yes, Brother Tang, thank you for reminding me of this.”

Chu Qingzhi, Tang Jinghong, and Yuan Hongjun came to the place where the herbs were stored in the medical center.

Chu Qingzhi brought the chair over. “Jinghong, sit.”

Tang Jinghong obediently sat on the chair and held Chu Qingzhi’s hand. “Qingzhi, if they don’t have the herbs, we can go to the Imperial Hospital to make the antidote.”

There were people from the Imperial Hospital who specialized in collecting herbs. They had the best medical resources in the world. The Imperial Hospital had herbs that the people had. Of course, the Imperial Hospital also had herbs that the people did not have..

Chapter 147: Making the Antidote 2

Yuan Hongjun continued, “Yes, Miss Chu, we’re going to the capital anyway.”

His grandfather was the Chief Physician of the Imperial Hospital. He had grown up in the Imperial Hospital.

Chu Qingzhi nodded and took the pen and paper. “Hongjun, do you really want to bring your medical skill to another level?”

Yuan Hongjun nodded heavily. “Yes.”

Chu Qingzhi’s expression became serious. She handed the pen to Yuan Hongjun. “Take down the things 1 said.”

Yuan Hongjun said solemnly, “Got it.”

Chu Qingzhi took the cloth that was used to wipe Tang Jinghong’s blood and sniffed it. “There are 20 types of poisonous herbs in this poison. They are Thunder God Vine, Asarum, Henbane… Nux Vomica, Lopseed, and so on.”

Yuan Hongjun’s eyes widened like two bells. He felt like he was a complete beginner in front of Chu Qingzhi. “M-Miss Chu, you can tell what’s in the poison by just smelling it?”

He had also identified ten types of herbs in the poison, but it took him a long time.

Chu Qingzhi was confident and calm. “Let me tell you how I did it…”

For the next period of time, Chu Qingzhi told him her analytical method.

Yuan Hongjun was filled with admiration. “Miss Chu, you are hands-down the best doctor I’ve seen. I must acknowledge you as my master.”

Chu Qingzhi continued, “The root of asarum is harmful to the kidneys. The Thunder God Vine hurts the heart, and henbane will cause serious harm to the lungs…”

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Yuan Hongjun was enlightened. “I know how to make the antidote now.”

In ancient times, poisons were directly extracted from plants and mixed according to a certain ratio.

Therefore, the antidote was also made according to the ratio of the herbs in the poison. It was very simple.

Chu Qingzhi did not have to worry about the rest.

Yuan Hongjun said excitedly, “Brother Tang, Miss Chu, go find an inn first. I’ll come and find you later.”

Tang Jinghong was worried. “We’ll wait for you here. When you’re done, we’ll go together.”

Yuan Hongjun said, “Brother Tang, it will take a few attempts to make the antidote. It rarely succeeds in one attempt. I might have to stay until midnight or even longer.”

The owner of the medical hall walked over. “There are a few empty rooms in the medical center. If you don’t mind, you can stay.”

Yuan Hongjun was too generous. He gave the owner of the medical hall 50 taels of silver, so the owner’s attitude was very good.

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment and agreed. “Thank you, Boss.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Jinghong, you’re seriously injured. Go lie on the bed.”

Tang Jinghong was indeed not feeling well, so he agreed. “Okay.”

Just as he said that, a team of soldiers walked in. The leader was An Changfeng. He rushed over and knelt on one knee in front of Tang Jinghong. “General, I should have come to your rescue earlier.”

“It’s not your fault.” Tang Jinghong frowned slightly and said, “How are the refugees?”

An Changfeng said, “General, don’t worry. We’ve stopped them from advancing towards the capital.”

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It was not convenient to talk here… Tang Jinghong stood up. Chu Qingzhi hurriedly supported him. “Changfeng, come in with me.”

An Changfeng replied, “Yes.”

The soldiers guarded outside, and An Changfeng walked in with Tang Jinghong alone.

The boss of the medical hall, the staff, and the patients were so frightened that they did not dare to move. They did not expect the seriously injured man to be so powerful. He was actually a general.

The boss broke out in a cold sweat and quickly recalled if he had done anything wrong during this period. Seeing that he had not done anything wrong, he heaved a sigh of relief.

After entering the room, Tang Jinghong sat on the bed. Even though his face was a little pale, the pressure he exuded did not decrease at all. “Have you cleaned up the canyon?”

An Changfeng replied respectfully, “The corpses have been cleaned up, the arrows have been put away, and the memorial has been written. General, when do you want to submit it to His Majesty?” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Now, there’s no evidence to prove that it was done by the Lord of the Northern Border. Submit the memorial secretly. Send those crossbows back to the capital and hand them to the Divine Machine Battalion so that they can study it.”

Tang Jinghong said sarcastically, “The Northern Border has already developed a crossbow that can shoot 30 arrows in a row, but ours can only shoot ten at most.”

There were no outsiders here, so An Changfeng said bluntly, “General, it’s all because the Divine Machine Battalion is too useless!”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “Send someone to find out who improved the crossbow. If we can poach him, bring him to me immediately. If we can’t poach him, kill him.”

An Changfeng cupped his fists. “Yes, General.”

“General, there’s an epidemic at the camp. The military doctors are not around. What should we do?”

Tang Jinghong took a pen and paper and drew a simple map. He handed it to An Changfeng. “These marked locations have water veins. After you return, bring the refugees to Xu City. There are many locusts outside Xu City. Those locusts can be fried and eaten to treat the disease.”

Actually, using a locust to treat the disease sounded ridiculous, but An Changfeng had no intention of doubting his words at all. “General, I’ll do it immediately.”

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Free Entry To Over 500 Museums And Exhibitions Tang Jinghong instructed, “I’ll return to the capital next. I’ll leave the refugees to you and Tan Yibin. After you go back, get Shen Yufeng to meet me. He’s still poisoned.”

He lowered his voice and continued, “The real grains are still in Xiling County. Bring some people to secretly transport them away. After the refugees are sent back to where they come from, give them the grains.”

“In addition, after escorting the refugees back to their respective villages, get the county magistrate to distribute seeds and help the villagers sow the seeds. Otherwise, even if they return, they will starve to death.”

All of these arrangements could only work when Chu Qingzhi successfully prayed for rain. He trusted her unconditionally, even if she said she was just giving it a try.

An Changfeng was shocked to find the grains were actually taken to a secret place long ago. His general was really amazing. He could not help but admire him even more. “Yes, General.”

An Changfeng quickly left with his men.

Shen Yufeng rushed to the medical center two hours later. “General.”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “Go and prepare a few fast horses. We’ll return to the capital tomorrow.”

Shen Yufeng cupped his fists. “Yes, General.”

Yuan Hongjun was indeed worthy of being called the Little Divine Doctor. After being enlightened, his medical skills improved again. He perfectly concocted the antidote within three attempts.

The three of them took it and were soon cured of the poison.

Chu Qingzhi had unknowingly gained the fourth fan.

The number one fan was Fang Zerong, number two was Shen Ruyue, and number three was Tang Jinghong.

Chu Qingzhi entered the room with the medicine. “Jinghong, I’ll change your dressing.”

Tang Jinghong, who had been very dignified just now, immediately revealed his innocent boy side. His long eyelashes, which were like black brushes, fluttered a few times. He turned around and took off his clothes.

Chu Qingzhi loved this side of Tang Jinghong. She put down the tray and deliberately leaned on Tang Jinghong’s shoulder. Her lips were very close as she said in a slightly coquettish tone, “General, can you buy me beautiful clothes when we reach the capital?”

Tang Jinghong’s heart was pounding. He said gently and dotingly, “I’ll buy you whatever you want.”

Chu Qingzhi kissed Tang Jinghong. “This is your reward.”

Tang Jinghong’s ears quickly turned red.

Chu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong’s red ears and realized that she liked this shy man more and more..

Chapter 148: Always Yours

In an inn.

Wan Zhilin brushed the teacups on the table to the ground again. “Trash! Trash!! A bunch of trash!!!”

“None of the 500 Class A assassins who were painstakingly nurtured came back alive.”

“Did they encounter the god of death? There are so many assassins, but they can’t even kill six or seven people!”

“Is it so difficult to kill Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong? Failing time and time again? What are you guys doing?”

“Not only did you embarrass me, but you also made me lose so many crossbows. Don’t you know how much effort it takes to make crossbows?”

Wan Zhilin vented the anger in his heart by roaring. Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong had already become his psychological trauma.

This time, the subordinate who reported the news to him fell to the ground. He did not know why Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong were so difficult to kill either.

After Wan Zhilin vented his anger, he sat on the chair dejectedly like a deflated ball.

He had lost so miserably. How was he going to explain himself when he returned?

After a long time, the subordinate, who was still kneeling, felt numb in his feet. He asked carefully, “Master, what should we do now?”

After thinking about it, Wan Zhilin suddenly pulled himself together. “The drought is still going on. We still have a chance.”

He stared at his subordinate sternly and instructed, “Quicken the spread of the rumor. It’s best if it incurs the anger of the people. Some people in the city have already lost their lives because of the lack of water. Go and instigate them to cause chaos.”

The subordinate replied, “Yes, Master.”

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Wan Zhilin threatened in a deep voice, “If you fail this time, end your life. 1 don’t want to see you ever again.”

“Yes.”

Imperial Palace.

At night, the moon hung high in the sky, emitting a bright and cold light.

In the room, the window was wide open. The clear light entered the room through the window and hit a bright yellow figure. He was slender and dignified.

He placed his hands behind his back and quietly looked at the crabapple tree outside the window.

Half of his handsome face was hidden in the shadows, making him look gloomy.

A figure landed behind him and knelt on one knee. Awed by the other party’s dignity, the figure lowered his head and handed over a letter with both hands. “Your Majesty, a secret letter.”

The Emperor turned slightly, took the letter, and quickly flipped through it.

As he read the letter, his expression became unfathomable. It was very complicated, revealing both happiness and worry.

He looked up at the bright moon in the sky. After a long time, he took a deep breath and finally made up his mind. “No matter how bad it is, it can’t be worse than this!”

The next day, when the Emperor went to court, he ordered that he would go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple three days later to pray for the people. All the officials were asked to accompany him, and the people could also follow.

Following the order, the officials of the Ministry of Rites quickly started preparing.

In the suburbs of the capital..

Shen Yufeng returned to the military camp.

Yuan Hongjun entered the capital alone.

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In the bamboo forest, beside the bamboo, Chu Qingzhi snapped her fingers at Tang Jinghong. Then, Tang Jinghong changed appearance.

He looked very ordinary, the kind that no one would take a second look at if he was thrown into a crowd. Even his aura had become very ordinary.

Chu Qingzhi took out a mirror from her bag. “Jinghong, what do you think?”

Tang Jinghong looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes filled with surprises. “Qingzhi, your power can even change a person’s appearance?”

Chu Qingzhi tidied Tang Jinghong’s hair and looked at the unfamiliar face. She felt quite awkward. “This is a camouflage, not a real change.”

Tang Jinghong asked curiously, “What appearance will you change into?”

Chu Qingzhi spun around and became a young married woman. She was dressed in gray and was also very ordinary. “How about we pretend to be husband and wife?”

The matter of asking for rain was too big. She could not afford to make any mistakes. Otherwise, she would be in endless trouble.

These words undoubtedly tugged at Tang Jinghong’s heartstrings again. His ears turned red.

He looked intently at Chu Qingzhi. “In the future, we’ll be an ordinary couple.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi’s peach pink lips curled up slightly. “When the time comes, we’ll hide our identities and go traveling around the world.”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes were filled with gentleness. “Okay.”

Their wish was simple, but in the end, neither of them fulfilled this simple wish.

Then, the two of them buried everything that could reveal their identities beside the bamboo. They spread thick bamboo leaves on top of it to cover it.

Then, the two of them entered the capital.

The prosperity of the capital exceeded Chu Qingzhi’s imagination. The wide street was filled with passers-by, and the rows of houses and buildings stretched out as far as the eye could see.

The ancient cities always gave off a strong sense of history. Every brick and tile had its ancient charm.

Tang Jinghong brought Chu Qingzhi to the best restaurant in the capital and asked for the best private room. No matter what, Qingzhi had suffered so much with him. He had to let her have a good meal first. “Qingzhi, order whatever you want.”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t stand on ceremony and ordered five dishes.

While waiting for the dishes to be served, Tang Jinghong poured tea for Chu Qingzhi. “If it’s not enough, you can order more. It’s on me.”

Chu Qingzhi felt like she was being doted on. She smiled and said, “Okay.”

The dishes in the restaurant did not disappoint Chu Qingzhi. Every dish was delicious. “Jinghong, do you often come here to eat?”

Tang Jinghong said honestly, “No, I’ve been staying in the military camp and eating military food. I only return to the capital for debriefing. Sometimes, I’ll accompany Lord Zhao here for dinner.”

Chu Qingzhi was a little surprised that Jinghong could be friends with a lord. “Who is Lord Zhao?”

Tang Jinghong told the truth. “Lord Zhao is the younger brother of the current emperor. I’m friends with him and will drink with him sometimes.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “You have a wide connection.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Actually, 1 don’t have many friends. Qingzhi, if you’re willing, 1 want to introduce you to a few good brothers of mine.”

“Jinghong, I also want to meet your friends, but not this time. We can’t let anyone know that we’ve returned to the capital.”

“Then we’ll treat them to a meal the next time we return to the capital.”

“Okay.”

After eating a few mouthfuls of rice, Chu Qingzhi suddenly turned to look at

Tang Jinghong. “I want to ask you a question.”

Tang Jinghong picked up some food for Chu Qingzhi. “What question?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled evilly and asked in a teasing tone, “Are there many girls in the capital who have a crush on you?”

Tang Jinghong’s heart skipped a beat and he shook his head. “I don’t know.”

Chu Qingzhi supported her chin with one hand and looked at Tang Jinghong. Only when the latter blushed did she say, “You’re so outstanding. 1 think there must be a lot of them.”

She paused for a second before continuing, “But none of them are as lucky as me. You’re mine.”

Tang Jinghong’s voice was deep. “I’ll always be yours..”

Chapter 149: Heavy Rain

The Imperial Ancestral Temple was built in a separate palace on the left side of the imperial palace. Inside were the memorial tablets of the ancestors of the royal family and some people who had made great contributions to the country.

At ten o’clock in the afternoon, the Emperor led the civil and military officials and the commoners of the capital to gather at the Imperial Ancestral Temple. After a ritual prayer, the Emperor knelt in the middle of the palace hall with the Empress. Their attitude was pious.

Behind them knelt the Prime Minister and other first-rank ministers.

The commoners of the capital knelt at the outermost area and bowed. They prayed silently and were very pious.

There were many people, but it was abnormally quiet and solemn.

Tang Jinghong’s secret letter to the Emperor did not say anything about Qingzhi praying for rain. The Emperor’s heart was unpredictable. Me did not want to push Qingzhi into such a dangerous situation. He only said that he wanted the Emperor to pray for the people of the world and appease the wrath of the heavens.

Outside the capital, there was a towering mountain peak called the Heavenly Cloud Peak. The peak was vertical and smooth. It was difficult for ordinary people to climb it. Only those with excellent martial arts could climb it.

The top of the mountain peak was hidden in the clouds all year round, looking like the place where immortals lived.

At this moment, a woman and a man were standing on the top. The woman was beautiful, and the man was handsome. If anyone could see through the clouds, they would definitely feel as if they were looking at an immortal couple.

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Chu Qingzhi looked in the direction of the Imperial Ancestral Temple and said softly, “Jinghong, after 1 pray for rain, I’ll sleep for three days. Don’t worry about me. I’ll wake up in three days.”

Tang Jinghong hugged Chu Qingzhi tenderly and said in a gentle voice, “Qingzhi, will it hurt your body? If it does, don’t do it. The rain will fall eventually. It just needs some time.”

He had protected the country and the people, but now, he wanted to protect Qingzhi more. Everything else was secondary.

Chu Qingzhi leaned her head on Tang Jinghong’s broad shoulder and shook her head with a smile. “It won’t hurt your body. I’ll just be exhausted and need to recover.”

She patted Tang Jinghong’s back. “The auspicious time is here.”

“Qingzhi, don’t force yourself.” Tang Jinghong let go of the person in his arms and retreated to the side to watch quietly.

Chu Qingzhi sat cross-legged on the mat and reached out her hands to form a seal. Her movements were very fast and looked extremely complicated. As her hands moved, golden spiritual light appeared around her fingers.

After the seal was formed, it slowly floated into the sky. During the process, it kept getting bigger. At the same time, the spiritual power in Chu Qingzhi’s body was being consumed rapidly.

Chu Qingzhi was bathed in a golden light. Her hair fluttered even though there was no wind. She looked like a fairy.

Chu Qingzhi looked up at the complicated golden seal that kept rising.

Tang Jinghong also looked up at the seal flying up and did not know how to describe the shocking scene. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The golden seal spread out to an infinite size, so large that it seemed to be able to envelop the entire sky. It was magnificent and shocking. When it flew to a height that was difficult for the naked eye to see, a golden light flashed and it turned into a golden dragon. In the clouds that were dyed golden, a dragon’s roar could be vaguely heard…

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At this moment, the commoners of the capital looked up at the sky with their mouths agape.

Many years later, when everyone recalled this scene, they would still be in awe.

Not long after, a strong wind blew around them, and the sky was covered in dark clouds in the blink of an eye. Lightning flashed, and deafening thunder sounded in everyone’s ears.

The sound was so loud that it shook everyone.

Someone cried from excitement. “Is it going to rain?”

“Is it going to rain?”

“I think it’s going to rain.”

The Emperor in the Imperial Ancestral Temple opened his eyes that were slightly red. Had his ancestors finally answered his prayer?

With this rain and the blessings he asked for the people in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, his throne would be further stabilized from now on.

Thinking of this, he smiled slightly.

After being on the tenterhooks for the past six months, he could finally relax. He lay prostrate on the ground and kowtowed to his ancestors.

The ministers behind him lowered their heads with different expressions.

Of course, everyone in the Emperor’s faction was very happy. This round of competition could finally come to an end with this rain.

Some were happy, while others were sad.

On the mountain peak, Chu Qingzhi’s face turned pale. Even her pink lips had lost their luster and color. She looked like a seriously ill patient.

Tang Jinghong half-knelt beside her, ready to hold her at any time. He stared at her intently, not moving for a moment. He didn’t even allow himself to blink.

Suddenly, a drop of rain fell on his face. It was cold, wet, and moist. He reached out his slender fingers to touch his face and looked at it in disbelief. “Rain? It really rained…”

As soon as he finished speaking, the rain suddenly poured down.

Chu Qingzhi finally exhausted her last bit of spiritual power. She closed her eyes and fainted.

Tang Jinghong hurriedly carried Chu Qingzhi and flew down the mountain peak to a nearby courtyard. This was his good friend’s place. Usually, no one lived here, so he specially borrowed it to prepare for today.

He pushed open the door and placed Chu Qingzhi on the bed. He helped her take off her wet clothes, shoes, and socks. He covered her with the blanket and wiped her hair. After everything was done, he waited quietly at the side.

Qingzhi said that she would wake up in three days.

The capital, the surrounding county cities, the villages around the county cities were all nourished by the heavy rain.

Everyone ran into the rain to cheer, jump, and sing. They were several times happier than during the New Year.

Far away in Xu City, as well as the refugees on the way to Xu City, their lifeless bodies were all revived by the heavy rain. Everyone was singing and dancing in the rain like children, drinking the precious rain in large mouthfuls as if they had been reborn.

Wan Zhilin stood in the corridor outside the inn and looked at the heavy rain. Despair rose in his heart.

His last hope was extinguished by the heavy rain. He quickly instructed his subordinates to prepare to return to the Northern Border at once. If he did not leave now, he would not be able to leave later.

The Emperor stood under the eaves of the Imperial Ancestral Temple and reached out to catch the water droplets that fell from the roof. He was very grateful for Tang Jinghong’s secret letter. If not for him, he wouldn’t be able to make the most out of the sudden rain..

Chapter 150: After the Heavy Rain

Little Leaf Village.

The young lady who said that she wanted to be Chu Qingzhi’s servant girl reached out her small hands to hold the falling rainwater. Her voice was crisp. “Grandpa, it’s raining heavily.”

The old man’s eyes were red as he reached out shakily. The rain fell on his hand, splashing. “Yes, it’s finally raining.”

The seeds that he had planted previously had already germinated. With this heavy rain, they would definitely grow better. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The little girl’s bright eyes were filled with anticipation as she asked, “Grandpa, do you think Sister Qingzhi will send someone to look for me and take me back to be her servant girl?”

The old man waved his hand. “She won’t.”

The little girl was a little anxious. “Why?”

The old man smiled. “I don’t know why either, but I don’t think she will.” His granddaughter was so young. Even if Qingzhi wanted a servant girl, it wouldn’t be her turn.

The little girl did not give up. “Grandpa, can I go to the capital to look for her when I grow up?”

Hearing the laughter around him, the old man patted the back of the little girl’s head and said amiably, “Sure, Grandpa will support you.”

From then on, the hope of going to the capital to find Chu Qingzhi had been planted in the young girl’s heart.

In front of the straw hut, the man put one hand on the woman’s shoulder and reached out to catch the rain with the other. There was a smile on his face. “Jinniang, it’s finally raining.”

The woman smiled gently. “I almost couldn’t see this scene.”

The man’s fingers suddenly tightened. “I won’t let anyone harm you again.”

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The woman suddenly turned around and looked at the man with a gentle smile.

“Husband, I have good news for you.”

The man took the opportunity to kiss the woman. “What good news?”

The woman gently touched her stomach. There was a glow on her face. “We have a child.”

The man was stunned, then ecstatic. He hugged the woman and smiled like a child. “Jinniang, that’s great, that’s great!”

The woman smiled. “Husband, 1 have an idea.”

The man answered without hesitation. “Jinniang, tell me. I’ll agree to anything.”

The woman gently leaned against the man’s chest and looked at the vast land. “If it’s a girl, I want to name her Qingzhi. It’s after the name of my savior.”

The man nodded. “Sure, sure. Let’s do this.”

The woman thought to herself. She would remember for the rest of her life that there was a woman called Qingzhi who saved her from death’s door. She was so beautiful, as beautiful as a fairy. The woman hoped that her child would be like Qingzhi!

Outside Xu City.

In the heavy rain, beside the camphor tree, Li Zhangjie looked at his parents and siblings who were endlessly happy. He suddenly said, “I want to go and find Sister Qingzhi.”

The others turned to look at him.

Mr. Li patted Li Zhangjie’s thin shoulder. “Zhangjie, I understand what you’re thinking. If you want to go, go. I support you.”

Li Zhangjie looked determined. “Father, Mother, sisters, brothers, when I make a name for myself, I’ll come back and pick you up. Can you wait for me in the original village?”

Mr. Li smiled at Li Zhangjie and encouraged him, “Okay, we’ll wait for you to make a name for yourself and come back to pick us up.”

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Mrs. Li felt a lump in her throat. “Zhangjie, no matter how well you do, come back in three years.”

Li Zhangjie hugged Mrs. Li. “Father, Mother, take care. I’ll leave now.”

He had already asked about Chu Qingzhi’s address when she was still here. He remembered it deeply in his mind. He desperately wanted to see Chu Qingzhi and follow her.

The Li family members looked at Li Zhangjie, who quickly disappeared into the rain. Their eyes were filled with reluctance. When they could not see his figure, they all cried.

Mr. Li looked at Mrs. Li. “Our son is leaving to strive for a brighter future. Why are you crying?”

Mrs. Li said, “It’s tears of joy.”

Mr. Li wiped the rain off his face and smiled. “I’m happy too. Since the rain has stopped, we should go back. We have to farm well and wait for our son to come back.”

Mrs. Li smiled. “Okay.”

Along the way, countless people were saved by Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong. Everyone missed the two of them deeply. Some remembered them in their hearts, while others acted to express their gratitude.

In the Chu Village.

Li Qingyu looked at the rain in front of her and said with some worry and longing, “Chu Rong, Qingzhi has been gone for a month. When will she come back?”

Chu Rong stood beside Li Qingyu. “Didn’t Qingzhi send a letter saying that she would be back in a few days? Didn’t she tell you?”

Li Qingyu glanced at the man who was always calm. “1 know, but I’m anxious. I don’t know where Qingzhi and Jinghong went. What if something happens?”

Chu Rong quickly said, “Can you hope for the best? Jinghong is a reliable man. What can happen?”

Chu Xuhua, who had grown much taller and handsome, walked over. “Father, Mother, Fifth Sister’s ability is obvious to all. You don’t have to worry so much.”

Li Qingyu looked at the two of them. “Get lost. I don’t want to see you. You’re stopping me from missing my daughter.”

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Chu Rong and Chu Xuhua looked at each other and smiled helplessly. They walked away silently.

Granny Chu walked out of the house. “Qingyu, I miss Qingzhi too.”

“Mother.” When Li Qingyu heard this, she burst out crying without warning. This made Granny Chu cry too. Hence, the two female elders at home stood at the door and cried together.

The Chu family was speechless.

In the courtyard.

Wen Shaoyuan packed up the food and came to the courtyard. He stood at the door and knocked. “General, it’s time to eat.”

He was Tang Jinghong’s trusted aide and secret guard. Other than Tang Jinghong, no one knew of his existence.

Tang Jinghong had been guarding the bed for three days and three nights. Unless necessary, he would not leave. Hearing this, he said, “Bring it in.”

Only then did Wen Shaoyuan push the door open and enter. After entering, he very obediently looked straight ahead and placed the food box on the table. “General, do you have any other instructions?”

Tang Jinghong did not want anyone to disturb Qingzhi’s rest. “No. Go out.”

Wen Shaoyuan immediately turned around and left. Just as he reached out to open the door, he suddenly heard, “Is there any news recently?”

Wen Shaoyuan turned around and returned. He said respectfully, “It has been raining for two days and two nights. It has already stopped. The Emperor has pardoned the people of the north from all taxes. This decision was opposed by some old ministers, but the Emperor did not listen to any of them and insisted on issuing the decree.”

“The rumor of the Heavenly Punishment has already disappeared. Instead, people praised the Emperor for being virtuous so that the heavens sent the rain down.”

“Because of the trip to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, the Emperor’s reputation among the people has reached a peak.”

Tang Jinghong had already expected this and was not surprised. He was silent for a moment before asking, “Is there any news from the Northern Border?”

“Yes, our people have already found the nest where Wan Zhilin trains assassins and are preparing to destroy it. However, the person who improved the crossbow is hidden by the Lord of the Northern Border. We haven’t found him yet.”

Tang Jinghong emphasized, “Continue searching. Find this person no matter what.”

“Yes, General.”

“How’s it going with the refugees?”

“A few deputy generals are escorting the people back to the north. Everything is going as you instructed.”

“You may leave.”

“Yes..”