After a day of toil, Mu Fengqie and Jing Xunche went to rest early. With the help of the Pharmacist Valley, Jing Xunche's strength had grown a bit.
After staying in the Pharmacist Valley for a few days, Mu Fengqie began to feel impatient. She wondered how the express station had been managed during her absence.
"Jin'er, you've just returned. Do you really have to go? You're the young master of the Pharmacist Valley. Your father is getting old. I'm afraid I'll soon go to join your mother..." A flicker of disappointment crossed Mu Haifeng's face.
Mu Fengqie quickly interrupted her father, "How could that be? Father is still so young. You'll surely live a long life. By the time the child in my belly is born, you'll be a grandfather!"
"You're a mother now. You should settle down. I trust you two to manage the Pharmacist Valley, but you just don't want to stay. Sigh..."
Mu Fengqie was also a bit troubled. "We'll definitely come back after we've finished our important business. Whenever you miss me, just send me a message and I'll come back to see you. Besides, you've left Zhu Fei by my side to protect me. I'll surely be safe. You can rest assured!"
Hearing this, Mu Haifeng could only heave a heavy sigh. "I know you want to avenge yourself, but don't be impulsive. If anything happens, there's still the Pharmacist Valley. You're the young master here, and these disciples will surely follow your orders."
"Father, you can rest assured. I won't do anything without confidence. Zhu Fei is very meticulous. With her by my side, aren't you at ease?"
Just like this, they left the Pharmacist Valley and returned to the town. Compared with the current emperor, they were still very insignificant. Although they had the cooperation of the Fifth Prince and the support of the Pharmacist Valley, they still weren't confident that they could bring that despicable emperor to justice.
So for Mu Fengqie, the most important thing at the moment was to become stronger quickly. When she truly had the strength to fight against the imperial power, that would be the day when the despicable emperor's head would fall to the ground!
Life returned to normal. The express station was so busy with booming business that they couldn't keep up. At Mu Fengqie's suggestion, Jiang Yanqin opened a branch in the imperial city. He left it to his subordinates and went to the express station in the imperial city himself.
With Jiang Yanqin as an informant, Mu Fengqie was in control of all the developments in the imperial city. In just three or four days, they had already occupied the market in the imperial city. The express station had become the most prosperous business, with a large amount of silver flowing in. Mu Fengqie was becoming increasingly wealthy.
But she wasn't satisfied. After all, there were few wealthy families in the town. The real wealthy families were all in the imperial city. Presumably, doing business in the imperial city was much easier than in the small town.
She was just discussing with Xiao Qing and Zhu Fei about going to the imperial city when Jing Xunche happened to return from outside. He walked in, looking tired, and pulled Mu Fengqie into his arms.
Mu Fengqie was a bit surprised but didn't stop him. She seemed to feel the strong reluctance emanating from him.
"What's wrong? You went to see the Fifth Prince today. Did anything happen?" Mu Fengqie asked puzzledly.
Since they started cooperating with the Fifth Prince, the two of them had met frequently to plan. So Mu Fengqie was used to not seeing him all day. But today, he seemed strange, as if something had happened.
"The Northern Wind Country on the border has been restless recently. There may be a war soon. I must go to the battlefield with the Fifth Prince. Qie'er, can you manage on your own?"
Hearing this, Mu Fengqie's heart skipped a beat. Her heart began to pound erratically. "Why do you have to go to the battlefield? Isn't it very dangerous for you? Swords and arrows are merciless on the battlefield. What if you get injured and can't come back?"
She could manage on her own, but she didn't want him to leave. She didn't want him to go to the battlefield. Even though he was once the God of War, she didn't want him to be in danger.
But Jing Xunche had no choice. He had to gain the trust of the despicable emperor in another way and secretly contact his former subordinates to gradually grow stronger.
Even though he had the tiger talisman in his hand, it would be useless without some loyal subordinates following him. So for the future rebellion, he had to go to the battlefield and make a name for himself.
Although Mu Fengqie was reluctant, she still agreed for the sake of the overall situation. She heard that the border environment was harsh, with wild beasts often appearing and poisonous herbs everywhere. That was why the people there were good at using poison. The poison on Lou Yueying was just an ordinary poison from the border.
She took out a small pouch from her bosom and put it in his hand. "This pouch can prevent all kinds of poisons. You must always carry it with you. I'll go and prepare some medicine for you. Just take one pill when the poison flares up and it can relieve the symptoms."
Time was pressing. Mu Fengqie spent the whole afternoon making a bottle of pills and taught him makeup skills. But even though she had made all the preparations, she was still worried. If it weren't for the fact that she was pregnant, she might have gone to the battlefield with him.
Early the next morning, Jing Xunche left the courtyard. When Mu Fengqie woke up, she found that the place beside her was already cold. She ran out but didn't see his figure.
She heaved a heavy sigh. The sadness in her heart was beyond words. It seemed that they wouldn't see each other for a long time. Since she didn't have to worry about Jing Xunche's identity now, she could swagger into the imperial city.
She immediately returned the rented courtyard and then took Xiao Qing and Zhu Fei to the imperial city.
The imperial city was indeed different from the small town. The grandeur and liveliness here were beyond comparison with the small town. Without hesitation, Mu Fengqie went to the Minister's Mansion.
When Mrs. Shen heard the news, she happily ordered the servants to prepare a meal and warmly welcomed Mu Fengqie.
Mu Fengqie had no confidants in the imperial city, so she could only think of Mrs. Shen. Both Mrs. Shen and Mr. Shen were very kind people, so Mu Fengqie chose to seek refuge with Mrs. Shen when she came to the imperial city.
When Mrs. Shen saw Mu Fengqie again, she happily grabbed her hand and said excitedly, "I've been thinking about when you'd come to the imperial city. I've finally been able to see you!"
"I'll have to trouble you, godmother, these days. I hope you won't find me annoying! I don't plan to leave this time. I'm thinking of opening a medical clinic in the imperial city."
Mrs. Shen gave Mu Fengqie a look. "What are you talking about? If you say so, we'll be estranged. You can just stay here at ease. I'm happy to see you!"
"Then I won't be polite!" Mu Fengqie said with a gentle smile.
Mu Fengqie's eyes couldn't help but scan the Minister's Mansion in front of her. It was really grand. Different from the grandeur of the Valley of the Medicine King, the Minister's Mansion in front of her had a bit more of the aura of a scholarly family.
"Miss, this place is really magnificent. Miss will surely live in such a magnificent courtyard in the future!"