Reborn Together: The General and I Reach for Power-Chapter 485 - 482 Preparation

On November 20th, in the 19th year of Daqi Yuanping, chaos erupted in the Capital Camp guarding the capital city, as several deputy generals led hundreds of men in betrayal against the court.

This rebel army managed to invade the capital city momentarily, causing chaos in the capital. It wasn’t until several government offices and the imperial guard fought for half a day that everyone was captured.

Afterwards, there were successive mutinies by stationed troops in eight different states and counties.

The Emperor was gravely ill and couldn’t attend court, so Prince Qi led troops to the capital to protect the throne.

Many merchants traveled from the capital to Zhenzhou, so news frequently came: at times saying the Emperor’s illness wasn’t serious, at other times saying the Emperor had already passed away, but the court hid the news to prevent public unrest.

Prince Qi’s entry into the capital might be to inherit the throne.

Mrs. Gao knew these rumors were unreliable, but she couldn’t keep such matters to herself, so she told Old Mrs. Chen, "Aunt, listen to this... They might be false, but the stories they tell are so vivid."

Old Mrs. Chen teased her great-grandson to crawl forward with a cloth tiger, casually replying to Mrs. Gao, "Then it must be true."

"Oh dear," Mrs. Gao worriedly said, "Don’t speak recklessly, how could it be true that Prince Qi would inherit the throne... Something doesn’t feel right to me."

Mrs. Gao didn’t know why, although Prince Qi is the Emperor’s brother, and with Prince Lu rebelling, isn’t Prince Qi the only one left? The Emperor’s passing would naturally lead to Prince Qi’s succession, wouldn’t it? But she felt uneasy deep down.

Yet she couldn’t quite pinpoint what felt wrong.

Mrs. Gao tapped her head, feeling like her mind was ablaze.

Unable to understand on her own, she sought answers from Old Mrs. Chen, who, however, appeared indifferent, her eyes focused solely on her great-grandson.

Noticing Mrs. Gao still watching her, Old Mrs. Chen added, "Then it must be false."

Mrs. Gao let out a long sigh, "Why do you speak so lightly?"

Old Mrs. Chen laughed, "Even if you knew whether it’s true or false, what difference would it make?"

What Aunt said... is indeed... true...

However...

Mrs. Gao asked, "Aren’t you the least bit worried?"

"Worried about what?" Old Mrs. Chen replied, "Instead of worrying, it’s better for this old lady to amuse her great-grandson and count the silver coins at my waist."

The silver coins on Old Mrs. Chen’s waist never went to waste, now Zhe could hear her footsteps from afar, clapping his hands before she even entered the room.

Moreover, Zhe only clapped for Old Mrs. Chen, ignoring everyone else.

This made Old Mrs. Chen quite proud for a long time, thinking how none could compare to an old woman missing two teeth.

Considering Old Mrs. Chen’s words carefully, Mrs. Gao realized they were quite reasonable, knowing was useless; what could she possibly do? Better to wait patiently, after all, there were always Liangchen and her husband.

Mrs. Gao’s worries completely dissipated, shifting entirely onto Zhe.

"Aunt, our Zhe is just six months old, yet he can crawl already," Mrs. Gao said, "He’s surely cut out to be a soldier like his father, becoming a Great General."

Old Mrs. Chen dismissed it, "What’s a Great General anyway? Zhe might achieve something even greater."

Mrs. Gao felt that Aunt’s ambition was growing higher, even dismissing a Great General.

"Prepare more food at the village kitchen these days," Old Mrs. Chen said, "people might come."

Mrs. Gao intended to ask further, feeling there was more to Aunt’s words.

People from the Eight States coming? For wool felt matters?

Mrs. Gao believed her thoughts were reasonable.

Old Mrs. Chen picked up Zhe. Song Xian hadn’t returned to Chen Family Village for three days, Shao Yuan had gone to the Eight States, A Yin spent days with Zheng Zhen she met on the island, and Zigeng accompanied Mr. Dongli visiting old friends, yet to return.

Her granddaughter and Xu Tingzhen had made quite a lot of finished medicine at the Familiar Medicine Institute, Official Medicine Bureau’s medical workers came running to Chen Family Village daily.

So she didn’t need to inquire outside to know the current situation.

In this family, she and Zhe were the most leisurely.

And of course, Old Mrs. Song was surely equally anxious.

Old Mrs. Chen looked at Zhe, "Great-grandmother will take you to find your great-grandmother, alright?"

Zhe didn’t know if he understood, but he raised his little hands and clapped them together.

"Good," Old Mrs. Chen said, "Since it’s warm today, let’s go have a chat with your great-grandmother."

The family, young and old, were all well, allowing Song Xian and Liangchen to worry less.

Chang Tong reported briefly, then joined others in escorting Old Mrs. Chen, Zhe, and the nursemaid to the Song Family residence.

Xie Liangchen indeed didn’t have the leisure to care for Zhe, luckily her grandmother was there to help. Chen Yuyu looked at the boxes before her, the finished medicine stacked there, filling several rooms.

"We’ve made quite a lot unconsciously," Chen Yuyu said, "Should be enough, right?"

Xie Liangchen replied, "When it comes to use, they never feel like enough." Back when Song Xian led troops to attack Gao Yu, the pills transported vanished in no time.

Especially this time, no one can predict the course of this battle or its duration.

Xu Tingzhen said, "A lot of semi-prepared herbs remain; within three to five days another batch can be produced."

Xie Liangchen nodded, this time utilizing the Zhenzhou medicine market, they exchanged quite a bit of Southern herbs, which made the production of finished medicine go smoothly.

In private, Chen Yuyu and Miao Zigui had discussed a potential future war, Miao Zigui telling her that the battle might likely progress to the capital city.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuyu felt enlightened; some things she dared not think, but the facts lay in front of her.

Miao Zigui, often leading trade caravans outside, traveling to and from the Eight States, sensed that people there were more sensitive than those in Zhenzhou.

They frequently mentioned Prince Guangyang, and in recent years, their trust in her brother-in-law and sister far exceeded that in the court.

Miao Zigui also mentioned that many woolen felts were kept in the North, the numbers sold didn’t match those produced, suggesting they were reserved by the court... or rather by Song Xian stationed in the Eight States.

Wool felt could be used for military equipment; this much Chen Yuyu knew.

Chen Yuyu said, "I’ll continue preparing medicine with the others, to be well-prepared."

Xu Tingzhen nodded, "We bought many herbs; they must all be utilized." When the time comes, medicine is crucial for saving lives.

Especially those that treat epidemics and stop bleeding.

Leaving the Familiar Medicine Institute, Xie Liangchen saw Hei Dan running over to report, "People from the Eight States have arrived, Ayin, Li Niang, Liu Erniang, as well as Cui He, and Village Chief Wang."

The large room of the Familiar Medicine Institute was filled with finished medicine, so everyone gathered in the courtyard where Xie Liangchen and Song Xian resided.

Liu Erniang whispered, "I noticed as early as in Xingzhou, but never thought Song Jiedu would truly reside in Chen Family Village."

Xie Liangchen was somewhat surprised, in Xingzhou? When dealing with Yang Wu? At that time, she hadn’t...

Liu Erniang smiled, "Song Jiedu liked you even then."

Even after being married for so long, with Zhe already six months old, Xie Liangchen still blushed when such matters were brought up in front of others.

Village Chief Wang said, "We came this time to deliver the accounts, including the food, herbs, and silver coins we’ve accumulated this year."