Today in the court.

Lin Xiaohe sat upright on the dragon throne, holding a memorial from the Lord of Linhai City in his hand. His brows were slightly furrowed with deep worry:

"After the strange phenomenon occurred, the sea water near Yunhai Country surged. Linhai City, which originally bordered Yunhai Country, suffered a major flood.

The plague came from Yunhai Country, and many people got septicemia. "

Su Mingde was the first to step forward and said, "Your Majesty, Linhai City has suffered a great flood, and the people are suffering. We urgently need disaster relief. I am afraid that the people's hearts are unstable."

Minister of Industry Wang Fen then said:

"Your Majesty, the people of Linhai City are in dire straits. We cannot delay. I beg Your Majesty to quickly order disaster relief to calm the people."

Zhou Zhen, the Minister of Rites, also said, "Your Majesty, natural disasters are ruthless, but people should be compassionate. My Xuanyue Country is a country of benevolence and justice. We should put the people first and provide disaster relief to the people of Linhai City as soon as possible."

Everyone nodded in agreement: "Yes, Your Majesty, disaster relief is urgent."

Lin Xiaohe sat on the dragon chair, frowning slightly, and was very worried. He looked at the anxious ministers below and said:

"What you said is very true. I am also saddened by the suffering of the people in Linhai City. I have decided to use the national treasury to provide disaster relief. I just wonder which of you is willing to go to Linhai City to preside over the disaster relief?"

The ministers immediately volunteered:

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go."

"Your Majesty, I am also willing to do my part for the people."

"Your Majesty, I am also willing to go."

For a time, there were many requests for favors in the court, as everyone was eager to contribute to the disaster relief. More importantly, before the disaster relief money was allocated to the Lord of Linhai City, everyone wanted to make a fortune. This was a good job.

At this time, Ouyang Qingyu stepped forward, cupped his hands and said:

"After a flood, there is a high risk of a major epidemic. Your Majesty, please provide disaster relief as soon as possible."

Su Mingde was deeply worried and uneasy, frowning slightly and said:

"Why is it so sudden? There's the plague in Yunhai Country, the war in Zijin Country, and these natural disasters."

Ouyang Qingyu smiled slightly, with a firm light in his eyes, and said:

"This plague has always existed. Man can conquer nature. If the sky collapses, we will mend it. If water comes, we will treat it. If a mountain collapses, we will move it."

His words were full of confidence and courage, which lifted the spirits of Lin Xiaohe, who was sitting on the high dragon throne.

After listening to this, Lin Xiaohe nodded slightly, with a look of approval on his face. After thinking for a moment, he said, "What the Grand Master said is very true."

Ouyang Qingyu smiled faintly and said, "As for the people who will provide disaster relief, I have two people in mind. One is the fourth-rank Chief Censor, Shen Bi, and the second is the fifth-rank prefect Chen Lanwen."

Lin Xiaohe nodded in agreement.

……

In the imperial study room.

Lin Xiaohe sat behind the imperial desk, frowning slightly, looking at Ouyang Qingyu in front of him with worried eyes, and asked:

"How much should be allocated for this fund? Will it be corrupted at every level and there will be little left for the people?"

Ouyang Qingyu stood upright at the side, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Write one million taels of gold."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaohe showed a look of surprise on his face and said:

"So many? Doesn't that mean they are greedy for more?"

Ouyang Qingyu looked calm and said slowly: "Actually, five thousand taels of gold will be allocated to them."

Lin Xiaohe showed doubt in his eyes and asked, "Why?"

Ouyang Qingyu raised his chin slightly, a glimmer of wisdom flashed in his eyes, and said:

"If the accounts don't match, how can they be greedy?"

Lin Xiaohe was stunned at first, then a smile appeared on his face and he nodded in agreement.

In the harem, Chen Yueshi and Shen Yao were extremely happy when they heard that the imperial edict said one million taels of gold. They gathered together, their faces filled with joyful smiles.

Chen Yueshi said: "That's great, father has a chance to make a contribution this time."

Shen Yao also nodded and agreed: "Yes, maybe I can get a reward from His Majesty."

They also knew in their hearts that this was a lucrative job.

Liu Ruimei came over at this time, frowned slightly, and reminded:

"You have no shortage of money, so do not covet the money for disaster relief or you will offend His Majesty."

After hearing this, the smiles on Chen Yueshi and Shen Yao's faces gradually disappeared.

Chen Yueshi had no choice but to bow and say, "The Queen is right. I will definitely remind my father not to make any mistakes."

Shen Yao also said: "Yes, I will remind my father too."

……

In Princess An Ning’s mansion.

The subordinate, Bu Liukong, rushed in without being summoned by Hua Yu. He looked anxious, avoided everyone and knelt on the ground, saying anxiously:

"My Lord, the plague has now broken out in the capital of Yunhai Nation. Many people have died in the past two months, and the situation has developed very quickly.

The key is that the national teacher also removed many roadblocks, allowing the people of the capital to flee everywhere. The epidemic in the capital will only get worse in the future."

His words made Hua Yu's heart tighten.

Hua Yu's expression instantly became serious, his brows knitted, his eyes fixed on Bu Liukong: "Go on."

Bu Liukong nodded and continued:

“Due to the epidemic, few people go out during the day, but the night is particularly busy.

The most terrifying thing is that many of the dead people have been resurrected.

My Lord, time is very short and we must handle it as soon as possible, otherwise, Yunhai Country will..."

Bu Liukong's voice trembled slightly: "My Lord..."

Hua Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a deep voice: "How did the empress deal with it?"

No space left to answer quickly:

"The Queen's current reaction is also abnormal. She allowed the epidemic to spread and blocked the news.

With the capital as its center, the plague spread in all directions.

My Lord, you must think of a solution quickly."

Hua Yu was shocked when he heard this, with a flash of shock and anger in his eyes:

"Block the news! Let the epidemic go unchecked! Is this what the Imperial Master is suggesting to Her Majesty the Empress?"

Bu Liukong said affirmatively: "This is the news I got."

Hua Yu's eyes were extremely sharp. Just as he was about to say something, he heard footsteps entering the hall from outside.

Bu Liukong flashed and jumped out of the window.

Hua Yu went out to greet him with a smile.

Situ Liufeng was seen standing beside Lin Wanwan, his eyes full of worry. When his eyes fell on Hua Yu, an inexplicable fear surged in his heart.

In front of everyone, he asked Hua Yu with a trembling voice:

"Will you... hurt me?"

His eyes were full of vigilance and anxiety, as if Hua Yu was a dangerous person who might explode at any time.

Lin Wanwan frowned slightly, looking at Situ Liufeng's expression, she said softly:

"Hua Yu is delicate, how could she hurt anyone?"

Situ Liufeng shook his head and said, "My fear cannot deceive anyone."

Hua Yu looked at Situ Liufeng and said, "Princess, this person...?"

Lin Wanwan nodded: "Yes, this princess's people."

Hua Yu looked at him and said, "If you treat the princess well, will you still worry about someone hurting you?"

Situ Liufeng only said: "I am pregnant with the princess's child, so I will be devoted to her wholeheartedly."

Hua Yu stood there quietly, with a complex look in his eyes. When he heard the news that Situ Liufeng was also pregnant, an indescribable jealousy surged in his heart:

"Is he really... pregnant too?"

Lin Wanwan looked at Hua Yu's lost expression and hurriedly explained: "Hua Yu, this..."

"Princess, you haven't touched me for so many days..."

There was a hint of grievance and resentment in Hua Yu's voice, like gently falling petals, which made people feel pity.

He lowered his eyes slightly, and his long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on his cheeks:

"It's Hua Yu herself who is useless and can't bear the princess's child."

Lin Wanwan felt a little guilty when she heard what Hua Yu said.

She looked at Hua Yu's slightly sad face and said, "Hua Yu, I will accompany you tonight."

Her voice was gentle and firm, like a spring breeze, gently blowing across Hua Yu's heart.

Hua Yu's face instantly bloomed with a brilliant smile, as gorgeous and dazzling as a blooming flower: "Yeah."

At this time, Ouyang Qingyu entered the hall and was slightly startled when he saw Situ Liufeng:

"I haven't seen you in the past two days when I was consulting with the Emperor, so why are you in the Princess's residence?"

Situ Liufeng raised his head slightly, without much expression on his face, and said lightly: "He won't live for a few days."

Ouyang Qingyu listened and nodded slightly: "Indeed."

Lin Wanwan glanced at the three of them and sat down on the main seat: "Everyone, sit down."

After the three of them sat down.

Ouyang Qingyu frowned slightly, folded his hands in front of him, and said to Lin Wanwan with a serious look: "Linhai City has suffered a major flood."

Lin Wanwan gently held her chin with her right hand, thought for a moment and said, "Linhai City? But it's the city close to Yunhai Country."

Ouyang Qingyu nodded slightly and said affirmatively: "Yes."

Situ Liufeng, who was standing by, clenched his fists and said anxiously, "After a flood, it's easy to get a major epidemic. Your Majesty, shouldn't you provide disaster relief?"

Ouyang Qingyu nodded again to show his agreement: "There is already an epidemic, and many people have septicemia."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanwan's eyes darkened, and she tilted her head slightly and asked, "Who is going to provide disaster relief?"

Ouyang Qingyu smiled faintly and said, "Two officials from aristocratic families."

Lin Wanwan looked at Ouyang Qingyu and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Ouyang Qingyu looked at Situ Liufeng, thinking for a moment, and then looked at Lin Wanwan meaningfully.

Hua Yu reminded from the side: "The princess has a newcomer."

Ouyang Qingyu looked at Lin Wanwan with surprise.

Lin Wanwan noticed his gaze, nodded, and said, "Yes, Situ Liufeng is also my man."

Ouyang Qingyu asked to confirm: "He... is?"

Lin Wanwan nodded and said, "Yes."

Ouyang Qingyu felt that the matter at hand was serious, and he didn't want to get jealous.

"Of course I was thinking..." Ouyang Qingyu's eyes were deep, and then he said, "The money used to make the Great Wall Flower was from the Princess's treasury. It's time to fill it up."

Lin Wanwan said: "Su Ye took the money voluntarily. The credit does not belong to me. Whether I take it back or not..."

"Princess." Ouyang Qingyu said again, "The money that Su Ye voluntarily gave out and the money that I want to take back are two different things. The treasury of the princess must be full."

Situ Liufeng sat there, his posture upright, his voice steady and powerful:

"I want to go to Linhai City."

Lin Wanwan shook her head slightly, her eyes were cold, and she said in a firm tone:

"There is no rush for this matter. Just leave it to other doctors in the Imperial Hospital. By the way, I have something else to tell you."

Situ Liufeng frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Lin Wanwan's eyes turned to Ouyang Qingyu:

"Some poor alchemy practitioners often sell fake medicine to make money. How is your medicine shop doing?"

Ouyang Qingyu said: "His Majesty has already agreed. The Medicine Bureau will be set up under the Imperial Hospital."

Lin Wanwan nodded: "In the name of recruiting new people for the Alchemy Bureau, we will select alchemy talents and spread the news in the martial arts world. Even if they don't come to the Alchemy Bureau, we will select an alchemy leader in the martial arts world."

Ouyang Qingyu asked: "Selection conditions? Are there any special requirements?"

Lin Wanwan looked at Situ Liufeng and asked, "What are the requirements for a cultivator who can refine a male fertility pill?"

Situ Liufeng said: "The requirements are higher than those of ordinary alchemy practitioners. The temperature of the fire and the timing of taking the elixir are more stringent."

Lin Wanwan nodded: "According to the standards that Situ Liufeng said. Situ Liufeng can refine elixirs that can make men conceive. He is the leader of the Pill Alliance and can also be the director of the Pill Bureau. It will be enough to keep those people who make pills busy for a while."

After hearing what Lin Wanwan said, Situ Liufeng couldn't help but ask:

"These alchemy practitioners in the Jianghu have always been self-willed and dissatisfied with the actions of the imperial court. How could they obey the imperial court's orders and participate in the election of the leader of the Alchemy Alliance? I guess there are not many of them."

Lin Wanwan smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter whether you come more or less. You are the only one who can be elected as the leader of the alliance and the director of the Medicine Bureau."

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