Harem Daily Life

Chapter 749: Transporting the Treasure Back to Beijing

However, after careful consideration, Imperial Physician Liu wrote a prescription to replace the Nether Grass. Although the herbs in this prescription were not as rare and precious as the Nether Grass, their effects were very similar.

Tao Yanyan received the prescription, overjoyed, and immediately handed it to Doctor Wang, instructing him to prepare the medicine exactly as it was written. Doctor Wang, knowing the gravity of the matter, dared not neglect it in the slightest, meticulously checking the dosage of each herb to ensure it was perfect.

After the medicine was boiled, Tao Yanyan personally brought it to He Linzhang and fed him one mouthful at a time.

Fortunately, after two weeks of treatment, He Linzhang's physical condition has improved significantly. His gray hair has gradually decreased, his originally pale complexion has begun to show a hint of rosiness, his facial wrinkles seem to have become less severe, and he looks much more energetic.

Tao Yanyan was filled with indescribable joy at seeing these changes. Although he couldn't completely control the toxins, he had at least slowed down the aging process.

The spring breeze of March arrived as promised, bringing warmth and vitality. Ning Yuanhou also brought an exciting piece of good news - they finally found the entrance to the treasure!

However, things did not go as smoothly as expected. Although the treasure had been completely retrieved, the Emperor of Yan suddenly intervened and wanted to take half of it. The Marquis of Ningyuan naturally refused, and the two sides could not reach an agreement, leading to a stalemate between Yan and Zhou.

Ningyuan Hou sent the letter back in an urgent manner over a distance of 800 miles. Tao Yanyan did not dare to delay and immediately went to find He Linzhang to discuss the treasure.

"Yan State actually wants half of it. It's simply wishful thinking." He Linzhang snorted. "The treasure was left by the previous dynasty and should have been inherited by our Great Zhou. Yanyun Mountain also belongs to our Great Zhou. They simply found the entrance to the treasure. Giving them 10% is more than enough."

Tao Yanyan agreed, so she wrote letters to Ningyuan Hou. One addressed the current situation in the capital, including the fact that the emperor had been poisoned by someone from Dark Night Island and had yet to fully recover. She urged him to quickly transport the treasure back to the capital to help her. The other letter was for him to deliver to Feng Chenmu, the Emperor of Yan, regarding the distribution of the treasure. The Great Zhou was willing to give 10% to Yan, with the other 90% going to the Great Zhou. Otherwise, another war between the two countries would be inevitable.

When Ningyuan Hou received the letter, he was very worried about the emperor's health. He did not dare to delay for a moment and sent someone to deliver the letter to Prince of Yan.

It was the first time that Feng Chenmu received a handwritten letter from Queen Tao of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He smiled like a crazy fan and couldn't wait to open it, but he found that the content of the letter was enough to make him furious.

It was clearly under his leadership that Ning Yuanhou and his men found the treasure. Otherwise, they would have searched all over the mountains and plains, but they would have been lost. I'm afraid they would never find the entrance to the treasure even if they searched forever.

"Only 10%? Are you sending away beggars?" Feng Chenmu was so angry that he wanted to tear up the letter, but in the end he couldn't bear to do it, because the letter was written by Queen Tao herself.

He put the letter away and thought for a long time before saying to the messenger, "Go back and tell your Ningyuan Marquis that I only agreed to this distribution plan for the sake of Queen Tao. Otherwise, my Yan State will fight to the end. We are not afraid of war."

Lord Shangguan beside him curled his lips, thinking that their Prince Yan's life was ruined by Queen Tao. She had been arrogant and domineering before and asked for half, but now the beauty was willing to accept only 10%. It was really shameless to watch.

However, being able to avoid war and recover the treasure was a great thing. The treasure was huge, and even only 10% would be enough to restore the Yan State to its vitality.

Ning Yuanhou raised his eyebrows when he received the reply from King Yan. He thought that he had been negotiating with King Yan for a long time without any conclusion, but his niece solved the problem with just one letter. It was really surprising.

However, he was too lazy to think about why the King of Yan agreed. He sent someone to quickly deliver 10% of the treasure, and asked Qi Yizheng to hand over the border defense and make preparations to escort the treasure back to Beijing as soon as possible.

It had been three years since Ningyuan Hou resigned from his official position and traveled around the country. When he returned, he led a long team through the city gate in a heroic and proud manner and headed straight for the palace, attracting the attention of many people.

Qi Yizheng also followed in the team, but he had a blank expression on his face, and his beard was almost as long as his fingers, and he didn't even shave. He looked so haggard that he was unrecognizable.

Ning Yuanhou looked at Qi Yizheng and shook his head, saying, "Look at you. Isn't it just that your wife ran away? You've become so decadent that you don't even care about your appearance."

Qi Yizheng sighed softly, "What's the point of dressing up beautifully? If no one appreciates it, it's all in vain."

Ningyuan Hou was too lazy to say anything more to him. After entering the palace, the two of them went to the Qinzheng Hall to meet the emperor. It was Queen Tao who came out to meet them.

When Tao Yanyan saw her uncle whom she hadn't seen for three years, she couldn't help but shed tears: "Uncle, you've lost weight and become darker."

I saw Qi Yizheng with an unshaven beard standing beside me, and I couldn't recognize him at first sight.

"Qi... General Qi?"

Qi Yizheng nodded and said, "Hello, Your Majesty. I haven't seen you for over two years. I hope you are well."

Tao Yanyan looked him over several times. "Haha, you've worked hard too. The palace has prepared a welcome lunch for you. His Majesty will be in attendance."

Tao Yanyan asked about the treasure hunt and what happened in the capital and the palace during the days they were away. After the Ministry of Revenue had counted the quantity and registered it in the national treasury, they went to the emperor's bedroom.

Several children were already accompanying He Linzhang. After Marquis Ningyuan and General Qi arrived, the children chattered around Marquis Ningyuan, asking about his well-being, which made Marquis Ningyuan very happy.

He Xiaobao was not born yet when Ning Yuanhou left. Now seeing a strange grandfather, he felt a little restrained when being held in Ning Yuanhou's arms.

"Oh, this child looks so festive. His arms and legs have several sections, just like lotus roots." Ning Yuanhou couldn't let go of him. He Xiaobao was pinched here and there, and he looked like he had lost all hope in life.

Yu Cheng and Yunuo were also very curious about Ning Yuanhou. They stood guard at his sides, one on each side. Yunuo blinked and said, "Uncle, Mother said we saw you when we were little, but why can't I remember you at all?"

Ning Yuanhou smiled so hard that his teeth showed, and looked at her: "When I left the capital, the Fifth Princess was still very young. She couldn't remember anything before she was three years old."

Yunuo frowned: "But I have a good memory. I can recite five poems."

Looking at the cute little appearance of the fifth princess, Marquis Ningyuan felt soft-hearted and touched her head lovingly.

He Linzhang looked at Qi Yizheng, who looked a bit older than himself, and felt a little uncomfortable.

"Go shave your beard. You are not young anymore. When you return to the capital this year, find a good marriage. I will grant you a marriage."

Qi Yizheng shook his head: "Your Majesty's kindness is appreciated, but after thinking about it, I still want to find her. I only want to marry her in this life."

He Linzhang wanted to say something, but Tao Yanyan gently pulled him back: "General Qi is deeply infatuated. Your Majesty, just let him go. Perhaps there will be good news soon."