Xu Mochen was also secretly happy. After going round and round, he never expected to meet his fellow countryman.
With such a relationship, the cooperation between him and Shen Zhining is relatively stable.
After all, they drank all night last night. What else can strengthen the relationship between the two of them more than this?
Next, he still stayed in the harem, waiting for things to ferment.
On the other side, Tang Derun gradually arranged for all the people who were working in the cold palace to move out.
He found a place on the outskirts of the city as a secret factory.
The cultivators guarding the place were Li Bitong and himself, plus Li Chunfeng of the Li family in Qizhou, who also sent several sets of defensive formations, and could barely hold their ground.
As long as the cultivators don't completely break their skin, there is no danger for the time being.
During this period, the courtiers were relatively stable, and Xu Mochen was happy and at ease.
But soon, what was expected happened.
The prefect of Ningzhou sent an urgent memorial.
It's spring now, and flood control is prone to occur in southern river basins.
But what the Ningzhou Prefect reported was not just related to flood conditions.
"Many people are suffering from diseases," Xu Mochen frowned, "Fever, rash, abdominal pain and diarrhea... and many people died."
"The waters in the south are complex and prone to diseases every spring and autumn," Tang Derun added. "Before the Qian Dynasty unified the world, in the north, there were no such diseases."
Xu Mochen stared at the memorial. The illness was similar, and it was probably an infectious disease.
Reminiscent of the plague god that appeared in the capital not long ago, he knew it well.
Shen Changfeng of the General Affairs Department finally took action.
"Your Majesty, it should be man-made," Tang Derun also made a judgment, "the timing is too coincidental."
Xu Mochen put the memorial on the table: "I'm keeping this memorial without publishing it. I'll make some arrangements and I'll go to Ningzhou."
Tang Derun's expression suddenly became cautious: "Your Majesty, the other party's layout must be well prepared.
It should be noted that there is also a King Ning in Ningzhou."
Prince Ning was also the prince who participated in the seizure of the heir, and he also led troops.
Now in Ningzhou, he has his own army, which is different from that of King Xu Chengyan of Qi.
"In addition," Tang Derun glanced at Xu Mochen, "Ningzhou was still the capital of the Southern Wei Kingdom, and there were many old people from the previous dynasty..."
Nanwei, Xu Mochen was startled for a moment.
That was a local political power that was conquered and eliminated during the unification war.
Of course, they also established their own country.
In a daze, Xu Mochen seemed to remember that when he rode his horse to the gate of Ningzhou City, he saw the red cloud standing on the city wall in the biting cold wind.
Gu Jinge, the direct princess of Southern Wei.
She smiled at herself: "Xu Mochen, if you want to enter the city, you have to crawl over my body."
The battle was extremely brutal, with heavy casualties on both sides.
Finally, he remembered that Gu Jinge jumped down from the city wall, and was bound to the life and death of the country.
It happened not long ago, but when I think about it, it seems like many years have passed.
He held back the throbbing in his heart.
"It seems that if I arrive in Ningzhou, there will be many people who want my life," Xu Mochen couldn't help but laugh, "This time, in addition to immortal cultivators, there will also be humans participating."
"Your Majesty, as far as the former Southern Wei Kingdom is concerned, as far as I know, the cultivators behind it were from the Netherworld Realm," Tang Derun advised, "Your Majesty, if you really want to go deep into dangerous places, you must think twice before you act."
"It's quite complicated here," Xu Mochen nodded, "Could Prince Ning's words be related to them?"
"There are no signs, but once His Majesty shows up, their goals will be the same..." Tang Derun expressed concern.
A concentrated target must be the target of public criticism.
Xu Mochen pondered, and the girl dressed in red and riding a horse once again floated before his eyes.
Gu Jinge, is this the unresolved entanglement between us?
If so, let me accompany you for a walk.
"Don't worry too much," Xu Mochen waved his hand, "The trip to Ningzhou is imperative. If nothing else, the matter reported by the Ningzhou Prefect, if it was caused by immortal cultivators, I won't be able to solve it if I don't go." This is true. The power of the human race is currently unable to compete with the immortal cultivators.
Only Xu Mochen, maybe there will be a turning point after visiting in person.
For the people of Ningzhou, he had to go deep into the tiger's den.
Tang Derun shook his head, there is no one else like the emperor to do this.
"In addition, Concubine Xian is also traveling with me this time," Xu Mochen explained. "As for the National Medical Center, let them be prepared if they need medicine and human support so as not to be caught off guard."
"The Concubine Xian is also going," Tang Derun was slightly surprised, "Your Majesty, she is Master Shen's daughter..."
The origin is unknown, so bringing it with you will not increase your own risk.
What he didn't know was that Xu Mochen and Shen Zhining had already met frankly last night.
Each other's privacy has been revealed, there is nothing to worry about.
"I have my own sense of discretion," Xu Mochen patted his shoulder, "Let's make arrangements."
Tang Derun accepted the order and retreated.
The emperor is leaving the palace for a private visit again, so naturally the capital needs an agent.
Zhao Lingbo must be responsible for this task.
"Master Tang, you are saying that His Majesty is leaving the palace again," Zhao Lingbo opened his cherry mouth, "How long will it take for him to return?"
"It will take at least two or three months," Tang Derun smiled, "I have to humiliate the princess to play the role of Your Majesty again."
"No grievance, no grievance," Zhao Lingbo's eyes shone, "It's just the transformation pill you gave me last time..."
"Weichen has already prepared it," Tang Derun said, handing over a bottle. "Weichen was worried about delays on the journey, so he refined some more to make sure it would be enough."
If you take this elixir, your appearance will look exactly like Xu Mochen.
Zhao Lingbo has experienced it a long time ago and is very satisfied with the effect.
She happily accepted it: "Don't worry about the matter in Beijing. Also, once your condition is confirmed, please notify the National Medical Center in time."
Now their Ministry of Health is a representative of the pinnacle of human medical skills.
It has received rave reviews from the public recently.
There are also many new drugs under development, and we hope they can be used.
After the arrangements were made, Xu Mochen found a day, got on the carriage, and left the palace.
Also in the car was Xian Fei Shen Zhining, who leaned against the cushions and said, "Your Majesty, I have already reported the matter to my father. I think he has already grasped your actions.
But don’t worry, according to my concubine’s understanding of my father, he won’t take action until he reaches Ningzhou’s territory.”
Xu Mochen also laughed: "Unless he is completely sure, his priority is to hope that Prince Ning and his ilk will get rid of me so that he can benefit from it."
Shen Zhining nodded: "My concubine's realm, according to the level of the Nether Realm, belongs to the sixth level of the Spiritual Movement Realm, which is similar to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm.
However, if we are honest, it will be inconvenient for me to take action. Please pay attention to this."
Xu Mochen didn't expect her to save him along the way: "My beloved concubine can just take action when necessary. As for the rest, just watch the scenery."
He himself is at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and with the luck of the country and the luck of the dragon, if he really works hard, he will not be worse than the average immortal cultivator.
Besides, Tang Derun and Cuizhu were also traveling with him, so there were still people underneath him.