Chapter 181 Adding insult to injury
In the Battle of Linbin, Lu Huai suffered heavy casualties along the way, and almost the entire army was wiped out. This battle seemed to be specially designed for the Zhou army to destroy the Qi army. The Zhou army easily regained the previously lost ground. , and also forced the Qi army to abandon the city and retreat dozens of miles across the board.
If Lu Xiu hadn't fought bloody hard at Yulan and refused to defend, I'm afraid the Zhou army's flag would have been planted in Yecheng, Jin.
The situation is even more passive and severe than before the war.
The war situation comes from time to time, but there is no good news about resurrection. People are talking about it, rumors in the court are endless, and the voices of bad-mouthing are getting louder and louder. Some people have even proposed how to ask for surrender to the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
The court is so passive, and the army's supplies of food, grass, and military supplies have repeatedly failed. It is a miracle that it can survive until now.
However, there are still some people who complain that the front line is afraid of life and death, and speculate that they have secretly surrendered.
I can say anything for a while.
It has been half a month since Lu Xiu last wrote. There were only a few words, just to report safety, and the handwriting was even more neat than before, without any scrawl.
Liang Huan sighed, he was really troubled internally and externally, and his energy was limited. Otherwise, how could he forget it? The more neat and tidy he was, the more traces he left behind, which seemed deliberate.
By observing Gu Yu's expression, she could also guess that Lu Xiu was in a difficult situation.
Due to the many unfavorable rumors in the court recently, Liang Hu had no choice but to enter the palace several times. He vaguely reminded Gao Qian not to fall into the Northern Zhou Dynasty's treacherous plan to alienate the emperor and his ministers.
She knew very well that at this time, it was less appropriate to say anything more. She could only secretly speculate on Gao Qian's intentions and call Lu Xiu for reference.
In the previous life, the Lou family led the troops in the Qi Yiyi War, and the Wang family acted as a check and balance. However, under her influence in this life, everything became different...
This was also before Lu Xiu went on the expedition. , the reason for her uneasiness.
"Liang Ji has not said a word since she left the palace." Gu Yu looked at her cautiously and said tentatively.
It is true that Liang Ji cares about you, but when she sees that care, she always feels erratic.
Gu Yu dare not be careless.
Liang Huan does not blame Guyu for talking too much.
These two times when Gao Qian entered the palace, she was also suspicious. Perhaps, since this matter was far behind, she should not see Gao Qian again and wait and see what happened, which would show her confidence.
Liang Huan shook his head and stepped over the threshold.
Before he stepped into the inner garden, someone hurriedly came to greet him. Although he pretended to be calm on his face, the slightest tremor still betrayed his inner panic.
"Liang Ji, the grand master is ill."
Bai Lu's salute was vague.
Liang Huan only glanced at it, her heart was raised, and she couldn't help but quicken her pace: "What did the doctor say?"
Bai Lu frowned tightly: "The doctor didn't say much to the slaves. He just asked everyone to wait outside the house. Even Mrs. Cao was at the gate of Beixuan and was not allowed to enter."
Liang Liang Huan's heart became heavier and heavier.
I’m afraid it’s not a good thing.
If anything happens to the Grand Master at this time, Lu Xiu's situation will only get worse.
Liang Han went to Beixuan with all her strength.
Before reaching the door, I saw many people inside and outside.
Liang Huan stood still and was not in a hurry to go in. He only glanced at it lightly: "What are you doing here? Go and do whatever you have to do."
The voice was not loud, but the tone was very stern. , who were whispering before, all kept their mouths shut.
Liang Huan's eyes fell on Cao Luyun's face, but he said to everyone: "I have said before that people in the Grand Master's Mansion can have as many arms and legs as they want, but they must not have as many legs as they want. You have a long mouth, but obviously some of you didn’t listen, and were instead led away by the evil spirit that blew in.”
As soon as Liang Huan finished speaking, everyone in the courtyard bowed their heads and knelt on the ground, no longer daring. A squeak.
Although she doesn't usually interfere with the affairs of the house, the chief steward and Bai Lu Guyu and others treat her with respect. As long as you have eyes, you will know who is the guest and who is the host. You can be respectful and courteous to your guests, but obedient to your hosts.
Only Cao Luyun and the dowry stood awkwardly among the people kneeling on the ground.
Liang Huan looked at everyone, "Anyone who talks too much here should go outside the hospital and slap his mouth twenty times. If there is another gossip and I know it, there is no need to keep his tongue."
Everyone responded, this was already a very light punishment compared to the previous punishments, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
After speaking, Liang Huan went straight to the door. Halfway there, she stopped without looking back: "If Madam Cao has nothing to do, please go back to the East Pavilion to rest first. There are a lot of things going on in the mansion recently, so I'm afraid the reception will not be good."
Liang Huan paused and then said: "Also, don't go out for the next few days."
Cao Luyun was stunned for a long time and didn't react: "You, you What do you mean?"
Liang Huan said: "Shuangjiang, please go back to the house, Mrs. Cao. From today on, Mrs. Cao is not allowed to have contact with anyone without my permission."
Cao Luyun blushed. : "Liang Huan, what do you want to do? Are you going to put me under house arrest? You can't be my master yet!"
Liang Huan turned around and smiled faintly: "I can't be the master of Prime Minister Cao's daughter, but I can be the master of the Grand Master's Mansion. Since you want to stay here, you have to do whatever you want!"
Not only to stabilize her, but also to find out the person behind her, I had to endure it repeatedly, but it made her a little carried away.
Liang Huan added: "If Mr. Cao has any questions, just bring them to me!"
Shuang Jiang responded, and a servant came forward, waiting for Cao Luyun.
Cao Luyun refused to give up: "You are not afraid of me if you act like this——"
"Report?" Liang Huan smiled coldly, "Rumors are flying around now, and there are all kinds of things. Do you think your rhetoric is better than others?"
Liang Huan had no intention of entangled, and without looking at her again, he raised his head. Walk your feet inward.
The water is already muddy, so I don’t care about it...
In the dormitory, the Grand Master was lying on the couch, sleeping.
The government doctor was so anxious that he wandered around the room.
When he saw Liang Huan at first sight, he rushed over, but stopped in a hurry.
Waving his hand, he said earnestly: "Liang Jixiu, please come closer."
Liang Huan paused, feeling as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. Her face could no longer conceal her anxiety, and the answer in her heart was ready to come out, "Could it be? ——"
The doctor lowered his head and sighed: "The personal attendant only said that the grand master had an inexplicable fever. Unexpectedly, after asking for a pulse, he discovered that the symptoms were the same as those of the epidemic. "
Liang Huan closed her eyes. She had been as calm as white dew just now, but her panic was visible to the naked eye. Seeing all the people waiting inside and outside standing in the courtyard, she made a guess, but she always had a sense of luck in her heart.
Who would have thought that he was really infected with the epidemic.
Fortunately, the Grand Master has not been out during this period of time. How did he get the epidemic?
Liang Huan said in a deep voice: "Do you think there are abnormalities in other people?"
The doctor frowned, shook his head and sighed: "We haven't found it yet, but we must be careful now. If we are -"< br>
Liang Huan knew in his heart that if there was news that the epidemic had been discovered in the Taishi Mansion at this time, everyone would be arrested, and if the door of the Taishi Mansion was opened openly, it would be inevitable that someone would take advantage of the chaos. Mixed in, who knows if there are deadly things similar to Lu Huai's box in other corners?
Thinking about it this way, maybe it was not an accident that the Grand Master contracted the epidemic...
After all, it is impossible to prevent it.
"Liang Ji, what should I do now?"
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