Oh no! Seven kids at the start, all yellow and skinny.

Chapter 423 Chen Rui's Accident

Because time was running out, Yunyi didn't dare to linger and hurriedly returned after finishing with the warehouse.

Once outside the Earl's mansion, I put away the skateboard and then climbed over the wall...

As soon as they landed, they stared at each other in disbelief at Su Mu inside the wall.

When Su Mu saw Yun Yi return, he nodded slightly and then turned to leave.

Yunyi touched her nose. Did this guy know she had gone out and was waiting for her on purpose?

The young man did a good job; she will promote him when the time is right.

After returning to her room, Yunyi started to catch up on sleep. She was exhausted after tossing and turning all night, even with the spiritual spring water to replenish her strength. Of course, she didn't fall asleep immediately after lying down, but instead looked through the things in her spatial storage.

The items were numerous, varied, and valuable, so I categorized them.

They gathered together things that could be given to the people, mainly grain and some cloth, and then sent a messenger to the local leader on a dark and windy night.

Other gifts like jewelry are not something I dare to give away. If someone finds out, it won't be helping them, it will be harming them.

Furthermore, those official silver coins could also be crushed into small pieces and sent out.

As for which families are truly in need, we'll need to ask Yun Sheng to have his beggar brothers investigate before making a decision.

After tidying up, I called out to Sixteen as usual.

There was still no response.

Yunyi didn't dwell on it; if there was no response, so be it, and then she closed her eyes and went to sleep.

Meanwhile, on the way from Longxi to the capital, a passenger ship encountered bandits again when it passed Jiazi Mountain.

Actually, after Yunyi and the others were robbed last time, the government conducted a thorough search of Jiazishan and basically wiped out the bandits there. So, things have been much more peaceful there these days.

Unexpectedly, something went wrong again this time.

There was also an important person on the ship where the accident happened: Chen Rui, the third prince's principal wife, who was on her way to the capital to get married.

This terrified the two prefects of Hejian and Hanzhong. If Chen Rui really got into trouble, they would be in deep trouble.

Fortunately, the escorts were very capable. Although they suffered heavy losses in the battle with the river bandits, they still held on tightly. Those river bandits were utterly depraved; they actually threw Chen Rui into the water.

Although they were rescued, they remained unconscious.

The local doctors were at a loss.

In the end, having no other choice, he could only take his men and hurry to the capital.

When Yunyi received the news, she had just finished delivering warmth to some poor people in the suburbs of Beijing with the help of Yunsheng. Of course, it was done secretly. Those things could not make them rich, but they would definitely help them get through the difficulties they were facing.

Yun Sheng is very smart. Although he is curious, he never asks where the young lady got so many things. Yun Yi appreciates this and considers him a good employee worthy of promotion.

"Miss, Shen Hu just sent word that Miss Chen has arrived in the capital." Yunlu poured tea for Yunyi, "but she's still unconscious."

"What's going on?" Yunyi was taken aback. Chen Rui, as the future Third Prince's consort, was to be married in August, so now was the perfect time for her to enter the capital.

"They encountered river bandits at Jiazishan. It is said that when they realized they couldn't take the person with them, they threw them into the river."

“Impossible.” Yun Yi frowned. Jiazi Mountain had just been cleared out when she arrived. How long had it been? How could they have gathered again so quickly? Moreover, if Chen Rui came, she would definitely have been escorted by government troops and guards from the Prince’s Palace. Those river bandits would be no match for her.

"It's true. Minister Chen went to the palace to ask the imperial physician for help and even submitted a memorial demanding the complete eradication of Jiazishan."

Yunyi frowned, still not believing that the bandits of Jiazishan had such great abilities.

"Young Miss, is there something fishy going on?"

“There definitely is.” Yun Yi nodded. “I just don’t know who’s behind this.” Actually, her first thought was the Third Prince. If that guy had taken a fancy to someone else and felt that Chen Rui wasn’t good enough, he would definitely break off the engagement. But breaking off the engagement would be bad for his reputation, so the best way would be for the woman to get into trouble.

Yunlu shrugged, feeling a little sorry for Miss Chen.

"Inform Yun Sheng to have his friends keep a close eye on the situation at Minister Chen's residence."

Yunlu nodded, turned around and went out to find Yunsheng.

Inside the Minister's residence, Chen Guodong was so angry that he smashed a teapot and gave the leader in charge of escorting him a thorough dressing-down.

"Sir, those bandits are really skilled; they're not like ordinary bandits at all." The person in charge was also very wronged.

"Ok?"

"Those people are highly skilled in martial arts; they seem more like bodyguards or secret agents."

Chen Guodong couldn't help but gasp. If that were the case, then it was worth investigating further.

"Master, a letter has arrived from the palace." At this moment, the steward came in and handed over a letter.

After reading it, Chen Guodong pondered for a moment and then said, "I understand."

The butler then went out to deliver the message.

That afternoon, Madam Chen, née Huo, sent a letter of invitation to enter the palace, and she entered the palace the next day.

"Mother," Consort Chen said, pulling Huo's hand as they sat down, "what happened to Arui?"

"Your Majesty, don't worry. The Emperor has sent a royal physician over, so she might wake up soon." Madam Huo patted her daughter's hand. "It shouldn't delay the wedding."

"Mother," Consort Chen's face darkened slightly, "Let's not waste time on these useless words. Tell me the truth, how is Chen Rui?"

"This……"

“Mother, that concerns Xuan’er’s entire life. You can’t let someone from a collateral branch of the family cause you to become estranged from us.”

"Your Majesty, your words have really touched my heart." Upon hearing this, Madam Huo's eyes immediately reddened. "We are a family. Only when you and Xuan'er are well can we be well."

Consort Chen remained silent.

"But Your Majesty, about Arui's matter, isn't it you..."

"No, it was a marriage bestowed by the Emperor, and it would strengthen family ties. How could I possibly agree to it?" Consort Chen frowned. "Mother, is Father actually doubting me?"

"This is too strange."

"Alright, whatever your doubts are, let's deal with the immediate problem: will Chen Rui recover? The wedding is just around the corner, and if she remains unconscious, then..."

The imperial marriage was arranged by decree, which specified that the wedding would take place on the sixteenth of August, which is only two months away.

"There are still two months left, aren't there?" Huo said impatiently. "We'll find a way eventually."

Consort Chen knew she couldn't rush things, since she was still counting on the Chen family to protect her. So, she could only take it one step at a time for now.

After Huo left, Zhou Jingxuan came to Jianjia Palace.

"Why did you come at this time?" Consort Chen was happy to see her son, but she was still a little worried, after all, it was getting late.