A journey through ancient times, a journey of exquisite divine skills

Chapter 261 Phoenix Tea

Xiaoman hurriedly and respectfully said, "Minister Xu, you flatter me. It is I who should thank you for going to such lengths to personally bestow such generous gifts upon Brother Shanzi and Sister Yao'er."

Xu Yiming smiled and waved his hand, saying, "This is my duty."

King Ling personally gave the order, and I will certainly obey it.

Even if it weren't me, the Spirit King would have sent someone else; it would have been the same.

"Luckily, it was me who came, otherwise I would have missed this packet of Phoenix Tea!"

As Xu Yiming spoke, he shook the bag of tea he was carrying.

Xiaoman smiled wryly, "It's a pity we don't know how to make this tea, and we don't have much left. We can only give this packet to Minister Xu!"

"That's enough, that's enough. This package is sufficient. I'm here to bestow gifts, not to ask for them."

Alright, I must hurry back to the palace to report.

"I'll come back another time to have a proper chat with you. Farewell!"

Xiaoman quickly replied, "Alright, alright, as long as Minister Xu is happy, he can come anytime. This humble official will see you out!"

The two walked side by side, chatting as they went.

The two arrived at the front yard, where they saw the soldiers already standing in neat rows, quietly awaiting Xu Yiming's instructions.

Upon seeing the two men appear, the soldiers immediately saluted in unison, their voices booming: "Greetings, Minister Xu! Greetings, Imperial Physician Su!"

Xu Yiming nodded slightly and said to the soldiers, "Let's go!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately marched out of the courtyard in perfect unison.

Upon hearing that Xu Yiming was leaving, the people of Sujia Village put down their work and came out from various corners, spontaneously forming two lines to see Xu Yiming off.

Grandma Su stepped forward, cupped her hands in a gesture of respect, and said gratefully, "Lord Xu, it is an honor to have you here today, and you have also brought the King of Spirit's grace."

"You must be tired from your journey, I hope you can come and visit sometime in the future."

Other villagers chimed in, "Yes, yes, take care, Lord Xu!" "Thank you for your consideration, sir!"

Xu Yiming responded with a smile to each of them, and returned their greetings with clasped hands, saying, "You are all too kind, there is no need for such formalities."

Xu Yiming slowly walked out of the courtyard, surrounded by the crowd.

Xiaoman escorted Xu Yiming to the door until his group gradually disappeared into the distance before turning back.

At this moment, the people of Sujia Village were still immersed in the joy of receiving the gifts from the Spirit King.

We still have no idea what's going on inside the palace.

Xu Jingru frowned slightly and hesitated, "This..."

Seeing this, King Ling told him to speak freely: "It's alright, Elder Xu, please speak freely!"

Xu Jingru cupped his hands and replied, "King Ling, I believe they will agree."

The Spirit King murmured softly, "Will they really agree?"

These words seemed to be both a response to Xu Jingru's question and a search for answers deep within his own heart.

Xu Jingru explained, "Your Majesty, you may not know this, but for the past half month, I have been working with Imperial Physician Su to study the plague."

Imperial Physician Su was a gentle and humble man, courteous in his dealings with others, and compassionate, always keeping the suffering of the people in mind.

King Ling nodded slightly, but then said with some worry, "What Elder Xu said is only one aspect. These children have always been loyal and righteous, as I know."

But this is Su Ziyi and Cai Yao'er's wedding day, so compared to ordinary events, it's probably not so simple!

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingru's heart stirred.

He recalled how these dozen or so children had gone on the run together after the massacre of Sujia Village.

They supported each other through thick and thin, not to mention that they all grew up in the same village.

After this incident, their friendship is probably even stronger than before, and must be as deep as blood, like a closely connected whole, inseparable and indispensable.

After a moment's thought, Xu Jingru had made up his mind.

He earnestly advised, "King Ling, if they are truly unable to leave because of Su Ziyi's marriage, then send your minister to Anxing County!"

Your subject will certainly live up to King Ling's trust and do everything in my power to save the people.

Without even considering it, King Ling waved his hand and refused, saying, "No, Elder Xu, you are already quite old. I would be very worried about you traveling such a long distance to Anxing County. Please don't bring this up again!"

Xu Jingru wanted to persuade him again: "King Ling..."

Just as the stalemate was at hand, a series of hurried footsteps were heard.

Cha Lingxing rushed in from outside, looking hurried.

King Ling frowned slightly and asked, "What's the matter that you're in such a panic?"

Cha Lingxing knelt on one knee and took out a flying pigeon from a specially made bag at her waist.

This pigeon was robust, with glossy feathers and a full chest, exuding an air of agility and competence, and it cooed in Cha Lingxing's hands.

Cha Lingxing reported: "Greetings, King Ling. This is a letter sent by the Emperor of the Si Dynasty via carrier pigeon."

King Ling's gaze sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "Bring it here."

Cha Lingxing replied, "Yes!"

Cha Lingxing stood up and quickly stepped forward, respectfully presenting the flying pigeon to the Spirit King.

The Spirit King reached out and took the flying pigeon from Cha Lingxing's hand.

He skillfully removed the paper strip from the bamboo tube tied to the pigeon's leg.

Unfold the paper, and you'll see it written in simple, vigorous handwriting:

"To Liu Lingzhen personally:"

Today, our dynasty has been struck by a sudden earthquake, causing a plague to spread and devastate the land, resulting in heavy casualties and loss of life.

I have exhausted all my efforts, dispatching all physicians from across the country to the disaster-stricken areas to provide the best possible relief.

However, this time the earth dragon's movement has spread outwards from the Spirit Kingdom as its center. I hope my virtuous brother will pay close attention and handle it properly.

We must not let our guard down, otherwise, if the epidemic gets out of control, it could bring utter destruction to your spiritual kingdom.

Furthermore, seeing the current turmoil in the world, the three states of Xia, Qin, and Gu might become even more restless and eager to seize an opportunity.

My dear brother, you must be on high alert and not be negligent in the slightest, lest trouble arise from within and endanger the foundation of the Spirit Kingdom.

I hope that everything goes smoothly for my dear brother, and that he will protect the territory and bring peace to the people.

Respectfully submitted, Brother Liu

After reading the contents of the letter, Lingwang Liu Lingzhen's expression changed slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.

He concentrated his inner strength in his palm, and the paper in his hand instantly burst into flames, turning into ashes and scattering in an instant.

"Tea Spirit Star!" the Spirit King called out loudly, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

Cha Lingxing quickly replied, "Your subordinate is here!"

King Ling, with a solemn expression, ordered: "Pass down the word, summon all ministers to the Council Hall immediately to discuss important matters!"

Cha Lingxing accepted the order: "Yes!"

Cha Lingxing immediately turned around and hurried away.

Seeing the King of Ling's serious expression, Xu Jingru couldn't help but ask with concern, "King of Ling, has something serious happened?"

King Ling nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Emperor Liu Xinhao of the Si Dynasty just wrote a letter, which was sent here by carrier pigeon."

The letter stated that the plague had broken out severely in the Si Dynasty, and the situation was critical. He specifically reminded our Ling Kingdom to pay close attention.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingru was utterly astonished: "A plague has broken out in the Si Dynasty? How could this be?"

The Si Dynasty has a vast territory and its national strength is considerable. Could the situation be so dire that it's beyond control?