Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 256 Gu Chang'an's Unexpected Incident

Yu Die understood some of it and silently memorized it all. Once she passed the imperial examination, these would be the principles for her future official career.

It's always good to learn from your own daughter.

"Write it down in your notebook. Be a good official, and I'll back you up." Seeing that she was listening attentively, Shen Li couldn't help but give her a few more instructions.

Even if she had no one to back her up, it would be extremely difficult for her to be a good official.

"Yes, this servant will remember it." Yu Die wrote it down in her notebook and said sincerely, "Meeting you, Miss, is truly the greatest blessing of my life."

If she hadn't met the prostitute, she would still be stealing on the street right now.

Shen Li simply smiled. Was it possible that this wasn't a coincidence?

It rained that night, and the rain got heavier and heavier. Several servants moved the chrysanthemums from the courtyard to the greenhouse overnight, but even so, some petals were still knocked off.

When Shen Li opened her eyes at night, listening to the thunder and lightning outside, she tossed and turned, feeling as if someone was missing beside her.

By morning, the rain had not only not stopped but had become even heavier. Shen Li was glad that she could pretend to be sick and not go to her shift, so she could stay home and read while listening to the rain.

"The weather will get cold after the autumn rains, so it's time to take out the winter clothes to air them out when we get back," Lianqiao planned.

Shen Li began to think about Gu Chang'an, wondering if he would have a better winter this year after his treatment.

He should be on the road now, and he doesn't know if there are any rest stops nearby. If he gets caught in the rain and comes back, he'll inevitably catch a cold.

If she hadn't become an official, she should have gone with them this time; she was always a little uneasy about not going.

The heavy rain lasted for two whole days, and it didn't stop until the morning of the second day.

"Chang'an was supposed to return in the next couple of days, but now it'll be delayed again," Xiao Bailing said while eating breakfast, sounding somewhat worried. "I wonder if he got caught in the rain?"

"Mother, don't worry. Doctor Zou has taken good care of my husband's health, so he won't get sick so easily." Although Shen Li was also a little anxious, she still reassured her mother.

"I hope so. That Dr. Zou has followed your grandfather all over the country for many years and his medical skills are superb. Your family should treat him well and let him do his best to treat the patients."

"I understand, Mother. Doctor Zou isn't as difficult to get along with as the rumors say; he's very easy to talk to." Shen Li nodded.

"He's easy to talk to?" Xiao Bailing was somewhat incredulous. She had been taking care of the old Duke when he was ill, so she naturally knew that this divine doctor was not easy to get along with.

Shen Yue nodded in agreement: "Yes, Senior listens to his sister very well. He even begged his sister to draw a herbal medicine book for him."

"Is that so? That's good." Xiao Bailing was relieved.

Shen Zi put on a cloak before going out. The autumn rain had taken away the remaining heat of autumn, and although it was not as cold as winter, it was still quite warm.

After dinner, the mother and her two daughters sat in the main hall talking when suddenly a maidservant rushed in from the outer room. Without even a proper greeting, she said, "Miss, the young master's men have returned to inform you."

Seeing her flustered expression, Shen Li immediately stood up from the chair and walked out with a solemn expression, saying as she went, "Have someone come to see me in the outer room."

Xiao Bailing and Shen Yue followed closely behind.

As Shen Li walked out, she saw a servant from the Gu family covered in mud, with disheveled hair, but his face looked like it had just been wiped clean.

It looks like it crawled out of the mud.

“Madam.” The servant knelt down with a thud, tears streaming down his face, “Something has happened! Sir, you encountered a landslide while traveling in the rain, and most of the entourage was trapped under the rocks.”

"What did you say?" It was Xiao Bailing who spoke.

Shen Yue was also panicked.

Only Shen Li remained silent. Her face drained of color almost instantly, and she only managed to stay upright by holding onto the back of the chair.

She felt her vision go black in waves, and after taking a few breaths, she tasted a metallic taste in her throat.

"Li'er." Seeing her daughter swaying, Xiao Bailing quickly went forward to support her.

Shen Li's body almost collapsed onto the chair, and as soon as she sat down, her blood and qi continued to rush to her head.

"Ugh." A mouthful of blood spurted from his throat, and his originally pale face regained a sickly flush.

"Sister." Shen Yue was so panicked that she almost lost her voice, and although she used a lot of strength, she could only make a very soft sound.

"Have you found the person?" Shen Li asked the servant in front of her.

She didn't want to hear the answer, but she had to, so that she could make a judgment immediately.

She remained rational, but her heart felt as if it had been torn apart.

“After the incident, we survivors sought help everywhere. I’m going back to the capital to report to you, and others are going to report to the nearby government offices and post stations.”

"I suppose the government troops have already arrived, but I don't know the outcome," the servant replied.

"I'll go." Shen Li wiped the blood from her mouth, stood up, and walked outside. "I'll go find him."

"Li'er, I'd better send someone. Your health isn't suitable for a long journey." Xiao Bailing was extremely worried about her daughter.

Normally, there would be no need to worry about the daughter's health, but the sudden onset of anger and blood rushing to the head can be a serious matter, and if not treated in time, it will definitely harm her health.

"Mother, please don't stop me." Shen Li said earnestly, then left the room and walked outside.

She hadn't put on any warm clothes yet. The air after the rain was damp and sticky, and the wind was blowing against her thin clothes. It was definitely cold, but she didn't feel it.

Ignoring the city's law prohibiting horseback riding, she rode all the way from the Shen residence to the Gu residence, found her companion, and rode out of the city.

Xiao Bailing immediately dispatched his guards to follow, while the second group packed their clothes and necessities and followed. At the same time, he sent a servant to the cabinet to report.

Shen Li's horse was very fast, and even though Lianqiao and Shaoyao were keeping pace with her, they couldn't catch up. The two were anxious, but they knew that their young lady wouldn't stop, so they could only try their best not to lose her.

The countryside was muddy after the rain, and the galloping horses splashed mud everywhere. The white horse's legs and Shen Li's skirt were covered in mud, and Shen Li's eyes were only on the road ahead.

Gu Chang'an, you absolutely cannot get hurt.

The news quickly reached the emperor's ears, and Emperor Cheng was quite surprised. He immediately dispatched troops from the three major camps to the rescue.

Shen Zizai apologized for Shen Li's behavior, but Emperor Cheng simply waved his hand and said, "What's the point of saying these things at a time like this? Li girl is just too anxious."

Not only Shen Li, but he was also anxious.

The tax reform has just been implemented, and there are many follow-up matters. If it weren't for Gu Chang'an, he couldn't think of anyone who could take on this responsibility.

If the reform fails, all the human and material resources invested will be wasted, and the national treasury will suffer huge losses.

How could this have happened?!

Shen Zizai's expression was also not good. He even paced back and forth in the study a few steps, losing his composure. He knew how much of a blow it would be to his daughter if something happened to Gu Chang'an.

Shen Li traveled from day to night, and from night to dawn, finally arriving at the foot of the mountain surrounded by a group of soldiers.