Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 524 Disaster Relief Progress

It was indeed an urgent secret report. Within five days, Dugu Xin received the imperial edict from Emperor Suzong, sending him to send troops and ordering the Dugu family army to set up camp thirty miles outside the city of Jinling in case of emergency.

Naturally, upon hearing that the imperial edict had already been issued, Dugu Jingyao used a carrier pigeon from the Yunnan Palace to send a letter to Li Chu, informing him that the imperial edict had been obtained and asking Li Chu to estimate the time before taking any action.

After all, Dugu Xin and his men set out from Yunnan, and there were many of them. Even if the vanguard set out first, it would take at least five days to reach Jinling.

The day before Dugu Xin received the imperial edict, Li Chu received a letter from Dugu Jingyao via carrier pigeon. He opened it and saw that although it only contained a few short words, he felt very relieved.

He always felt that he must have done a lot of good deeds in his previous life to be able to marry a virtuous wife like Dugu Jingyao, who thought of everything for him and understood his choices.

Li Chu then sent Feng Shengyi to quietly inform Li Guangbi and Guo Ziyi, asking them not to investigate further and that he would secretly send Feng Shengyi to investigate.

At the same time, some of the supplies on the way also entered Jinling City. When Governor Du heard that the supplies had arrived, he felt a little relieved. He waited for these nobles to settle the supplies and refugees and then leave quickly.

Who knew that when he arrived at the government office, he saw that there were not many things, so he asked, "Is this the remaining supplies?"

Li Guangbi shook his head and said, "Of course not. Some are on the way. Since we didn't set out at the same time, some are still on the way. We'll probably be there by the next time."

Du Zhifu just thought that this might not be intentional. This was the first time he heard that the relief supplies could be delayed for so long! But what he thought was not important anymore. He said: "Okay, okay, the weather is getting warmer, and with these things, the victims will be able to survive!"

Li Chu didn't say anything, just nodded. Governor Du was a little embarrassed, so he could only find a few more people to unload the things. Some of the rice, noodles and the like were directly cooked in the pot and then sent to the porridge shed.

Li Chu saw that Du Zhifu's arrangements were quite orderly, but he was afraid that they would make some substitutions, so he said, "My personal guards and imperial guards are also capable. Let them help you."

Magistrate Du smiled and said, "Why would we bother your people? We can do it ourselves."

Seeing that Du Zhifu was declining, Li Chu said, "It's OK. They have all been through hardships, and they can do these things."

Magistrate Du thought, "It would be bad if I keep refusing and annoy this guy." He could only agree and let Feng Shengyi and two men from the Dugu family army help unload the goods and cook porridge.

After everything was arranged, Magistrate Du said, "Everyone, the weather is cold, why don't we go inside and wait?"

Li Chu nodded and said, "Okay, let's go." Then, led by Governor Du, the group came to where he usually entertained guests.

As for Li Xi, it would have been fine if he had not gone to the epidemic area, but he did not expect that once he entered, he would stay there for more than ten days, and he was even infected with the disease.

Li Xi naturally did not expect that he would get the epidemic. He came to the epidemic area just to show that he did everything by himself. Then, when it was almost done, he pretended to faint from overwork. When this news reached Suzong's ears, Suzong would affirm his efforts and think that he was wholeheartedly serving the people.

However, one thing still moved Li Xi: the moment he opened his eyes, he saw Tinglan beside him. He thought to himself, "Originally, he treated Tinglan well, just as a substitute for Guo Fengmin. Who would have thought that Tinglan would ignore his illness and continue to serve him? It seems that he will have to treat Tinglan better in the future."

Perhaps Tinglan noticed Li Xi's actions. Tinglan, who was originally sleeping on the side of the bed, raised her head sleepily and met Li Xi's gaze.

Tinglan couldn't help but blush at Li Xi's gaze. She said coquettishly, "Your Highness, why are you looking at me like that? But is there something on my face?"

Li Xi smiled weakly and said, "No, Lan'er is very beautiful."

Tinglan covered her lips and smiled, "Your Highness, even when he was sick, didn't forget to tease me."

Li Xi added, "This is a contagious disease. What if you get infected?"

Tinglan's eyes became firm as she looked at Li Xi and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I've had an epidemic before, so the chances of being infected are very low. Besides, I don't trust anyone else to take care of you."

Li Xi was amused by her last words and said, "Okay, okay, I can't bear to leave Lan'er either." Then he changed the subject and said, "It's just that I didn't expect to be infected with the disease. But it's good too. This way, father will believe that I did it myself."

Tinglan helped Li Xi to his feet, fed him some water, and said, "The Emperor will surely see and remember everything Your Highness has done."

At this moment, Murong Linzhi came in with a bowl of medicine and said, "Your Highness, you are awake. I am here to take your pulse."

As he said this, he placed the medicine on the table and walked to Li Xi's bedside. Tinglan gave up her seat to Murong Linzhi. After a moment, Murong Linzhi said, "Your Highness, don't worry. Your illness was discovered too early. As long as you take the medicine on time, you will be cured in three to five days."

Tinglan feigned excitement and said, "That's great. Thank you, Doctor Murong."

Murong Linzhi shook his head and said, "You're welcome. It's just that once His Highness recovers from his illness, everything he used needs to be replaced so that he can go out again without any problems."

Tinglan nodded to show that she understood. Murong Linzhi left first, using the excuse of going to see other patients.

Tinglan fed the medicine to Li Xi spoonful by spoonful. She settled Li Xi down and waited until he fell asleep before leaving.