The house was confiscated at the beginning, so I evacuated my enemy's house to escape.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please calm down!" All the civil and military officials in the court knelt down in the solemn and majestic hall. Their movements were in unison, and the sound of their knees touching the ground echoed in the empty hall.

All the ministers looked terrified, their bodies trembling slightly, their heads bowed deeply, not daring to look directly at the angry face of Emperor Ji Wu, and only hoped that this sincere kneeling and begging for mercy could calm the emperor's wrath.

"Calm down? Hahaha~~" Emperor Ji Wu sneered. "How do you want me to calm down? Look for yourself, not only is there an epidemic, but some vendors are also raising the price of grain. In some places, the people are already restless and are about to rise up in rebellion. How do you want me to calm down?"

"Crackling~"

Another stack of bright yellow memorials was thrown suddenly onto the floor by Emperor Ji Wu, making a dull sound.

"Waste, waste, all of you waste! I'm so mad at you!" Emperor Ji Wu's eyes were smoking, the veins on his forehead were throbbing, his body was shaky and he almost fell to the ground.

Fortunately, the chief eunuch Gao at the side reacted quickly. When Emperor Ji Wu was staggering, he rushed over and helped him sit back on the dragon throne.

Eunuch Gao said in fear and trepidation, "Your Majesty, the dragon's health is at stake. Please calm down."

Then, the ministers kneeling in the hall suddenly leaned forward and touched the ground with their heads, their movements were swift and in unison. They shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please calm down, the dragon's body is the most important!" The voice echoed in the empty hall, full of anxiety and panic.

The Crown Prince and the Prince of Qi were princes, and they knelt in front of the ministers. In addition, the Prince of Xiaoyao was a prince, and he also stood in front of the queue.

The King of Qi turned his head and glanced at Minister Meng, who understood what he meant.

So, with cold sweat on his body, Minister Meng came out of the queue in fear and trepidation, knelt in front, and persuaded, "Your Majesty, I deserve death, but your health is more important. I think the most important thing right now is to come up with a solution to these problems."

"Solve? Haha, how to solve it? Just tell me." Emperor Ji Wu leaned back in the dragon chair. His breathing was not yet steady because he was angry.

"I think the most urgent task is to block all city gates to prevent patients with the epidemic from leaving the city, so as not to spread the epidemic. In addition, doctors should be recruited immediately, and doctors, herbs, and food should be escorted to the wards immediately to appease the people in various places." Minister Meng said with a trembling voice.

"Minister Meng is right." Prime Minister Su, who was at the head of the team, also came out.

"Your Majesty, as far as I know, the area most seriously affected by the epidemic is the Jiangnan area. You should know that the Jiangnan area has always been a land of fish and rice, and most of the rice grains in various places mainly rely on the transportation from the Jiangnan area. In my humble opinion, we should immediately send people to this area to rescue the people, and we must not delay the spring ploughing next year."

As soon as he finished speaking, the court officials kneeling on the ground all echoed him.

"Prime Minister Su is absolutely right. Spring ploughing cannot be delayed."

After hearing what Prime Minister Su said, Emperor Ji Wu's expression softened somewhat, but he still looked stern. "Then according to what you said, who should we send to the Jiangnan area?"

Before Prime Minister Su could speak, Minister Meng on the side spoke first, "Your Majesty, I think the King of Qi is the most suitable."

Emperor Ji Wu had a cold face and scolded, "Humph, don't think I don't know what you are planning!"

Emperor Ji Wu knew clearly that Minister Meng was on the side of the Prince of Qi, so the chance to make meritorious service would naturally go to the Prince of Qi.

Minister Meng shrank his neck and dared not say another word.

Prime Minister Su pretended to glance at Minister Meng casually, and seeing Minister Meng's deflated and fearful look, he was extremely happy in his heart, but his face did not show any emotion at all.

Prime Minister Su slowly said, "Your Majesty, I think the Crown Prince is the most suitable. As the heir to the throne, the Crown Prince should share your Majesty's worries and relieve your worries. Moreover, the Crown Prince does need more opportunities to accumulate experience so that he can better shoulder the heavy responsibility in the future."

Afterwards, the ministers in the court argued endlessly. The ministers on the side of the King of Qi argued in a serious manner, while those on the side of the Crown Prince argued with red faces.

"Alright, alright, shut up. The prince will be in charge of the Jiangnan area. Zhang Yuanshan will immediately recruit doctors in the city. In addition, Lord Meng, Lord Zhang, Lord Shen...you will also escort doctors, medicinal materials, and food..."

King Xiaoyao yawned and walked out of the queue in a frivolous manner. "Brother, who should be sent to the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun?"

Hearing this, Emperor Ji Wu looked King Xiaoyao up and down with his sharp eyes.

If it weren't for King Xiaoyao's indifferent expression and nonchalant look, Emperor Ji Wu would have thought that King Xiaoyao had evil intentions.

He withdrew his gaze from King Xiaoyao and said in a cold voice, "There is no need to mention the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun. The late emperor has ordered that no official in the court is allowed to set foot in the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun."

"If you have something to report, please do so. If not, please adjourn the court." Emperor Ji Wu said.

"Long live my emperor, long live long live~"

After Emperor Ji Wu left in a huff, the ministers in the court also left one after another.

King Xiaoyao yawned and walked out of the palace indifferently. When he left the palace, a carriage was already waiting for him.

"Your Majesty, let me help you get into the carriage."

"Ah."

The attendant helped King Xiaoyao into the carriage. After entering the carriage, King Xiaoyao swept away his decadent look, and his eyes were full of ridicule.

"Your Highness, where are we going?" asked the attendant, sitting on the shaft of the carriage.

"Go back to the palace." King Xiaoyao lowered his eyes and said in a low voice.

Soon, King Xiaoyao returned to his mansion.

He returned to his usual decadent state, got off the carriage, and after entering the palace, he went straight to his study.

"Changqing," he said to the air, "send someone to find out the situation of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun, as well as the situation of the Emperor's sister-in-law and Aci."

"Yes, Your Highness." The window made a slight sound and then returned to silence.

King Xiaoyao sat back in his chair, looking worried. His slender fingers tapped the table in front of him again and again, making crisp sounds.

"Sister-in-law, Ah Ci, you must not get into any trouble. Just hold on a little longer, and we'll be able to take you back soon..."

*

Youzhou City.

Feng Jiuyan woke up early. This morning, Fu Yanci was going out of town, so she wanted to see him off.

After washing up, he had breakfast with Fu Yanci. During breakfast, the two of them reminded each other of some matters.

Feng Jiuyan stood at the door outside the yard, looking at Fu Yanci reluctantly. She held his hand and said, "Ah Ci, you must return safely. I will wait for you at home."

"Okay. Xiaojiu, when you are seeing patients on weekdays, remember to protect yourself and wait for me to come back." Fu Yanci held Feng Jiuyan's soft and boneless little hand tightly and whispered.

Fu Yanci couldn't help it after all, he lowered his head slightly, and gently placed his lips on Feng Jiuyan's forehead.

The cold lips only touched lightly and disappeared in an instant, and Feng Jiuyan actually felt a little empty in his heart.

She stared at Fu Yanci's departing back, her heart filled with reluctance to part. The feeling of attachment and reluctance to part surged in her heart like a tide.