eurekapd Chapter 247 Timely Rain
Chapter 247 Timely Rain
An ebony carriage stopped.
Although there is no decoration on the outside of the carriage, its shiny black color is shimmering with gold, making it look exceptionally low-key and luxurious.
There were five or six horse-drawn carts carrying goods following behind. Each cart was piled high with things and covered with canvas to protect against the sun and rain, but no one knew what was underneath.
Zhou Chang wondered who this person was and why he was willing to come here?
A familiar figure got off the carriage with the help of a maid.
Yuan Qi was wearing a mink cloak with lotus leaves, and his face was mostly hidden under the hood.
After getting off the carriage, she looked up and was greeted by the afterglow of the setting sun. She subconsciously covered her eyes with her hands, but she couldn't block it. Her snow-white face was shining brightly.
Zhou Chang stepped forward unconsciously.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Yi." Yuan Qi calmed himself down, found Zhou Chang, and nodded in greeting.
Zhou Chang returned the greeting: "Miss Yuan, are you here to look for me? How did you find yourself here?"
Yuan Qi's face looked much better than the day before. Qiu Hong's eyes sparkled with a smile, "My father asked me to send some medicinal herbs over. I heard from the doctor at the plague hospital that His Royal Highness Prince Yi was here, so I came over to take a look."
"Medicinal herbs? But are they the medicinal herbs that are lacking in this epidemic?" Zhou Chang was pleasantly surprised. Whatever he needed came to him.
Yuan Qi nodded slightly: "That's right."
Zhou Chang clapped his hands and said, "Under the current situation, there are not many shops that can still get medicinal materials. How did you know about it and how did you get the medicinal materials?"
Yuan Qi said casually: "It is well known that the court is short of typhoid fever medicine. Most of these medicines were prepared in advance by traditional Chinese medicine clinics and drug stores. Although there are not many, we can still have a few trucks if we gather them together. I will send a batch here first, hoping that it will be helpful."
"It's more than helpful. It's a timely relief. Miss Yuan, you don't know that what we need most now is medicinal materials." Zhou Chang rubbed his hands excitedly and turned around to greet Zhong Yu, "Mr. Zhong, come quickly. The Yuan family sent a batch of medicinal materials. Let them sign for them and pack them for distribution."
Zhong Yu was pleasantly surprised to hear this, and hurried over, looking for two officers.
"Miss Yuan, you are really a timely help." Zhong Yuyi first bowed deeply to Yuan Qi, and then led his men to the carriage behind without wasting a moment.
"Oh, right," Zhou Chang just thought of it and asked again, "This batch of herbs will be converted according to today's pharmacy prices."
"No, no..." Yuan Qi waved his hands quickly, "This batch of medicinal materials is a donation from the Yuan family. How can we accept money? This is my father's intention. It is an honor for the Yuan family to be able to do our best for His Highness."
Because the war between Lin State and Shen State lasted for three whole years, medicinal materials were in short supply and their prices rose. Although Yuan Qi downplayed it, if such a batch of medicinal materials were sold on the market at this time, it would definitely make a lot of money.
Zhou Chang understood this truth and was deeply grateful for Yuan Yu's kindness: "Master Yuan is too polite. Please convey Master Yuan's gratitude to me. I have already appreciated it. The Yuan family's action is also for the people of West City. I would like to thank Master Yuan on behalf of the people of West City."
"Yes, I will definitely pass it on." Yuan Qi Fu bowed and smiled slightly.
Afterwards, the two of them waited on the side for Zhong and the commander to move, count, deliver and sign for the medicinal materials.
Yuan Qi glanced at Zhou Chang and said, "Your Highness Prince Yi doesn't look well. Is it because you are too tired? You need to take care of yourself."
"Oh, yes, don't get too close to me. I also contracted the disease the day before yesterday." Zhou Chang then remembered to cover his mouth and nose and hid to the side.
"Ah..." Yuan Qi exclaimed, but he was not afraid. Instead, he took a step forward and looked at Zhou Chang's face carefully, full of worry. "Your Highness is infected with the disease, why are you still guarding here?"
Zhou Chang took two steps back, but was unwilling to talk about this topic any more. "By the way, your father is busy building a tower, which must cost a lot of money. The Yuan family has donated so many medicinal materials, is it a burden?"
Yuan Qi followed closely, his eyes never leaving his body, as if he could tell whether he was healthy or not just by looking at him. "My father is indeed working on building a tower these days, and has already started. As for the cost..., my father doesn't want me to ask. I think although he is worried, it's not because of the money, but because the tower construction is a huge project, and he wants to finish it before the end of the year, so he is under pressure."
"Complete before the end of the year?" Zhou Chang was shocked. "Doesn't that mean there is only one month left? Why? Whose idea was that?"
Yuan Qi's eyes flashed, "Nothing. There is an auspicious day before the New Year for the pagoda to be consecrated. If it can be completed on that day, it will be a good sign. Moreover, people can burn incense and pray during the New Year, which are all good things. Therefore, my father said that we must work day and night and will definitely complete it."
"This..." Zhou Chang felt something was wrong. No one would put pressure on him for no reason. But Yuan Qi obviously didn't want to say it clearly. She couldn't get any information by asking further. It would be better to send someone to inquire secretly later. However, there was one thing that had to be clarified. "Miss Yuan, please remind your father that building a pagoda is a long-term project. You must not ignore the quality just because of rushing the work or someone exerting some external force. If something happens to the pagoda, it will harm others and yourself. It is better not to complete it before the end of the year than to sacrifice the solidity of the pagoda for the sake of completion."
If someone interferes and wants to make things difficult for the Yuan family and Prince Yi's Mansion, then even if the tower cannot be completed before the end of the year, she will have something to say then.
But if the tower is completed and an accident happens afterwards, she will not be able to absolve Yuan Yu of the responsibility.
Yuan Qi nodded seriously: "Yes, I will definitely bring the girl to you as Your Highness Prince Yi said. Please rest assured, Your Highness. My father also understands this. It is not easy for my father to have what he has today. He will only be more cautious and will never let others take advantage of him again."
Only then did Zhou Chang feel relieved.
Yuan Qi turned his attention back to his concern: "Is His Royal Highness Prince Yi in good health? Is there any medicine in the mansion? If there is a shortage, just ask, I... your father, will definitely try my best to get it for your Highness."
"It's okay, it's okay, I'm fine now," Zhou Chang couldn't bear the Yuan family's repeated hospitality, "Master Yun Huazi's prescription is really effective, I'll be fine after drinking the medicine."
Yuan Qi felt a little relieved and didn't ask any more questions.
The ancients may not have had any idea, but Zhou Chang was afraid of infecting Yuan Qi: "Miss Yuan, why don't you go wait in the carriage and come here less often these days, otherwise it will be very easy to get sick."
"Your Highness is a daughter of a rich family, but he is still here despite being infected with the disease. What kind of a commoner is she?" Yuan Qi didn't care, and even looked into the distance curiously, "Is that the so-called shanty town over there?"
"Yes, but don't go over there." Zhou Chang saw that Yuan Qi seemed very interested, but he was still worried about the risk of infection.