Chang'an Fu

The officials stopped admonishing and standing up the crown prince, and finally stopped for a few days. Recently, the emperor has another trouble. There is a strange epidemic in Mao'an and Changsu. In fact, such things happen every once in a while. In the past few years, there will always be one or two outbreaks in one or two places. Although it is troublesome, it is not uncommon. The reason why this epidemic is called weird is that all infected people have mental disorders, symptoms of cannibalism, and can't be checked. What is his reason, let alone any solution, if things go on like this for a long time can't find a way to prescribe the right medicine, I'm afraid it won't be hidden for a while, and the people will panic sooner or later, which makes Emperor Xianning very headache. Usually bigger.

"The outbreak of this epidemic is very strange. Do you have a good plan?"

"My Majesty, I think this should not be announced in advance, and we must not make a big deal of it. We can only send people to investigate and find out in private. Otherwise, I am afraid that the people will panic when they hear about it?" Sun Ze, the Minister of the Ministry, had already opened his mouth, and all the ministers seconded their opinions again and again. .

"Who should I send? Are you willing to recommend yourself?"

As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, all the officials looked at each other, but no one was willing to step forward. The epidemic is so weird this time, no one wants to make a fuss and cause trouble

"Hmph, don't think I don't know what you're planning. One or two just want to protect themselves. What are you doing for food? You're a bunch of idiots!"

Seeing that the emperor was angry, the officials dared not go forward

"Father, please calm down, and my subjects are willing to go!" At this moment, the eldest prince Li Yan spoke, and all the ministers agreed with him when they saw the eldest prince's opening, but only Prime Minister Su showed embarrassment, "Your Majesty, the danger of this trip is unpredictable. There is no room for loss, I am afraid it is not suitable to take on this important task, I hope the emperor will think twice!"

"Prime Minister, you don't need to worry. It is my prince's duty to share your father's worries." What else did Prime Minister Su want to say? "Father Emperor Enzhun" Hearing this, the surrounding officials were in an uproar and looked at each other. They didn't notice that the second prince was here. The second prince walked around on weekdays and couldn't see anyone. In some festivals, the emperor may not be able to see him when he hosts a banquet. Why did he come today?

The emperor, who hadn't spoken for a long time, looked at Li Yu intently. How long had it been since he looked at him so carefully? This child looked like his mother and concubine Yu when he was young. He looked delicate and good-looking, but he always had a feminine feeling. At that time, the emperor seemed to like him very much. He looked pleasing, and he was very eloquent, and he was also smart. He often talked to the emperor about the art of war. One day, little Li Yu went to the emperor and saw him. The emperor was worried about General Gu repelling the Huns again this time, so he said, "Is the father worried that General Gu's achievements will overwhelm the Lord?"

The emperor was surprised when he heard the words, he never thought that his seven-year-old son could see what he was thinking at a glance

"What do you think"

"Father, you don't have to worry too much. Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it. This world will always be the father's world, and the people will always regard the father as the emperor." These words came from the mouth of a seven-year-old child It's too immature, but his words are sonorous and powerful, so firm that even today's holy majesty is dumbfounded.

Thinking of this, the emperor regretted for a while, the former Li Yu was able to see through the current affairs for a time, and there was even a kingly style in his words, which made the emperor very optimistic, but since then that happened. .Could it be that the emperor misunderstood his son?

Li Yu is now 17 years old, and the femininity can no longer be seen on his face. Instead, there is a kind of fortitude, and his facial features are becoming more and more beautiful. Unlike Li Yan's gentleness like jade, Li Yan Yu Xiang stood there with an extraordinary demeanor

"Since the two emperors are interested, you should set off immediately. Remember, don't make publicity, don't reveal your identity." The emperor said slowly, "Okay, I'm tired, you step back first! Yang Aiqing stays." The ministers heard the words They all resigned, and only Yang Ruqing, who was called Yang Aiqing, was left there.

Yang Ruqing, who was left alone with the "Emperor", felt uneasy

"Why did Gu Huai report illness?"

Although Yang Ruqing had already guessed that the emperor would not easily believe Gu Huai's lame reason for asking for leave, but when he really asked him, he secretly broke into a cold sweat, not only for himself, but also for that bold fellow Gu Huai, "Report Your Majesty, General Gu was injured when he repelled the Huns before, and the imperial doctor ordered him to take a good rest, and it is inconvenient to get out of bed, so he asked for leave."

"Really? How did I hear that he was fine when he came back, and he also saved a little girl who was almost trampled by a horse. The people cheered from the bottom, they are very proud!"

The emperor had no expression when he said this, and Yang Ruqing couldn't guess the emperor's thoughts for a while, "Your Majesty, rumors cannot be trusted!"

Emperor Xianning glanced at him, but there was no expression on his face, and he finally said nothing, "Retire, I'm tired!"

"Yes! The minister will leave"

Yang Ruqing was still terrified after leaving the palace, but it's no wonder that Yang Ruqing was afraid. As a civil servant, although he couldn't be said to be as timid as a mouse, he was actually not very courageous. Because he grew up with Gu Huai, As soon as Gu Huai got a little troubled, it was inevitable that he would be summoned by the emperor.

Speaking of Gu Huai, his name is Huai Yanping, he was originally the son of Old General Gu Qingfeng, he has been fighting with General Gu since he was fifteen or sixteen years old, fighting against the Huns, he is more capable than his father, since five years ago , after the old general Gu retired, Gu Huai became the general of Zhenbei in Bianliang. His prestige was even higher than that of his father. Who doesn't know General Gu?" This kind of rebellious words naturally disappeared after a short time, but everyone in the world knows that since ancient times, masters with great achievements have never ended well, and Yang Ruqing has also reminded him a lot Back, everyone in the world said that he was arrogant, unrestrained, and would be pulled down sooner or later. In fact, only Yang Ruqing knew that Gu Huai was not arrogant. What about the current emperor?Doesn't he care?Thinking of this, Yang Ruqing couldn't help but sighed, "Gu Huai, Gu Huai, when can you grow up?"

Wanhua Palace

"Cough, cough, cough..." Concubine Yu's body is getting worse day by day, and she has been coughing non-stop in recent days, "My lady, come, drink some water." Qingyue said softly, "These people are really deceiving people too much. by..

"Shut up, Qingyue, you're becoming more and more unruly." Although these words are not good, they still don't feel uncomfortable when they come from Concubine Yu's mouth. Although she seems weak because of illness, she still looks like As usual, the voice is as gentle as water

This concubine Yu was originally just a noble person, but she was promoted to concubine only after giving birth to the third prince. Because of her cold temper, she doesn't like to fight, and doesn't like to please the emperor. Seeing that this concubine Yu is not favored, those masters who are arrogant and demeaning, of course they have to be perfunctory in serving her.

"Your Majesty, this servant is just wronging you." Qingyue said dissatisfiedly, "By the way, Your Majesty, this servant heard that the second prince asked the emperor to go to the epidemic area with the first prince to investigate the epidemic situation."

"What are you talking about? Cough cough cough... Yu'er is going to the epidemic area? Cough cough cough... this child..."

There was a knock on the door, "Is mother and concubine asleep?" Li Yu's voice came from outside the door

"It's the second prince." Hearing Li Yu's voice, Qingyue's tone became joyful, only when the second prince came to this empress would she be in a better mood

"Yu'er, come in, let my concubine take a look at you"

Li Yu pushed open the door and went straight to Concubine Yu, "Is Concubine Mother feeling better?"

"It's okay, Yu'er, Concubine Mother, let me ask you, do you have to go to this epidemic area?

"Mother and concubine, the son has his own consideration for this matter..."

"Yu'er, Concubine Mother knows that you have always had your own ideas, and Concubine Mother does not want to interfere, but the place you are going to is extremely dangerous, Concubine Mother is really worried."

"Don't worry, mother, my son will take care of himself. This trip is only to investigate the epidemic situation. We don't need to fight against it. My son will be cautious. Besides, there are several guards brought by the emperor, all of whom are skilled in martial arts. Gao Qiang, mother and concubine don't need to worry too much, it's better to take care of your health."

"Hey" Concubine Yu sighed and said, "Since that's the case, then Yu'er should go back and rest. I have to leave early tomorrow, and the concubine is also tired."

"My son and minister are retiring, mother and concubine take care of your health"

Li Yu came out of the Wanhua Palace and walked slowly. In fact, he has always been aloof from the world, and he has no big ambitions. He just wants to live safely in this palace with his mother. Fighting, in the eyes of others, you are easy to bully, you want your mother to be safe, but in the end, your mother's life is getting worse every day, and the maids who serve around you can't keep it. Li Yu is not a Dou, but he understands the methods of the court. He just didn't want to participate, but now, he must participate, for the sake of his mother and concubine. Thinking of this, Li Yu suddenly stopped and saw a small sapling growing on the root of the city wall. Li Yu walked over and said, So you are working hard on this huge imperial palace by yourself?" After speaking, Li Yu laughed at himself, "Go back to sleep, starting from tomorrow, there will be many tough battles to fight." As he spoke, he walked away

Early the next morning, Li Yu came to ask the emperor to resign, and when he arrived at the gate of Feishuang Hall, he happened to meet Li Yan

"Brother, it's so early"

"It's too early, come to resign Father? If so, then there is no need. I just went to meet Father, and Father told us to rush to the epidemic area as soon as possible. The situation is urgent, so those vain gifts will be avoided."

"Yes, brother"

The relationship between Li Yu and his imperial brother is not very good. Although there is no intrigue and intrigue between brothers in the royal family like in the past, but because of the rift between the two princes, mother and concubine, the two brothers at most just meet and say hello. Kind of relationship, no more.

"Brother Huang, this plague broke out first in Mao'an City, causing countless deaths and injuries. Although Mao'an and Changsu are adjacent, but Changsu was found to be quarantined in time, and there are not many infected people. I think we should go to Mao'an to investigate first. Explore" Li Yu looked at Li Yan when he said this, and found that Li Yan was also looking at him

"My father is very strict about keeping a low profile on this trip, so don't call me brother Huang outside, call me elder brother," Li Yan said, "There are so many people infected by the plague in Mao'an this time, it doesn't make much sense to save it or not, besides We don't know what the source of the disease is, and I'm afraid even Changsu will have to be abandoned by then, so naturally we will go to Changsu instead of the serious one." Li Yan said this in a flat tone, as if he was not talking about human life, but about today. what's for dinner

Li Yu was surprised for a while, his brother was gentle on the surface, but in fact he was so thoughtful, but Li Yu didn't say anything else, tightened the reins, and continued to walk forward.