The divine doctor's concubine emptied the palace and went into exile

Chapter 121 Plague

"Have you found it?" Concubine Zhao said tiredly, pressing her temple.

"Not yet." Bixidi whispered, "Our people have circled the mountain for several times, but this person seems to have disappeared without a trace. No one can see him alive or dead."

Concubine Zhao couldn't help but get furious. What was the point of having dozens of people if they couldn't even keep a good-for-nothing at bay?

"My queen, many forces now know that it was He Jinghe who stole the ring from the Ding Kingdom Palace. Now even the Western Regions are beginning to make moves."

"We must find He Jinghe before them. The ring must not fall into the hands of others, especially foreigners."

It is said that the Dingwang Palace has its own army, and the ring is a token of command for the army.

As the wolf soldiers of Tianshun, the Dingguo Palace has always been feared by other countries.

When some small countries heard that it was the Ding Kingdom Palace, they fled without fighting. You can imagine how powerful this army is.

Bixi looked at Concubine Zhao and felt very conflicted. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already become suspicious of the Queen, and she was under surveillance every day. If she said something she shouldn't have, she would be silenced by the Crown Prince the next day.

Thinking of this, Tourmaline had to keep his mouth shut.

It was just that she had changed from being the Imperial Concubine's confidant to the Crown Prince's confidant. As long as the Crown Prince did not do anything to harm the Imperial Concubine, it would not be considered a betrayal if she told the Crown Prince what the Imperial Concubine had done.

Tourmaline convinced herself over and over again, and finally wiped away all the guilt.

"Send more people and make sure to find He Jinghe."

"Yes."

Concubine Zhao was half lying on the couch, covered with a thin blanket. She was about to fall asleep when she heard the eunuch's sharp voice outside: "The Emperor has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhao quickly sat up straight. Why did the emperor come at this time?

She hurried out to greet him.

"I send my regards to the Emperor. May the Emperor be blessed with peace and happiness."

"My beloved concubine, please stand up." Emperor Tianshun helped Concubine Zhao up, his face looking a little gloomy.

"What's wrong with the emperor?" Concubine Zhao winked at Bixi, who hurried downstairs to prepare tea and snacks.

The emperor sighed and said quietly, "There were many worries in the past dynasty, and only my beloved concubine's pipa can soothe my heart."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhao ordered someone to bring up the pipa. She smiled charmingly and said, "I still remember that the emperor couldn't walk after listening to my pipa."

"Yes!" Emperor Tianshun smiled and said, "My beloved concubine is so beautiful and has a unique skill in playing the pipa. How can I not favor her?"

Concubine Zhao smiled, put her hand on the pipa, and lowered her eyes to hide the sarcasm that flashed across her eyes.

pet?

Haha, how can an emperor without a heart, a heartless person, really dote on a woman?

Which of these women in the emperor's harem is not his pet?

If there is anyone who can gain his true love, it is probably only the Queen.

But so what if you are the queen?

Aren't you just a waste who can't give birth to a son?

If you can't win the emperor's heart, then try other things.

Power, only supreme power can make her feel truly at ease.

The fingers moved slightly, and the pleasant sound of the pipa rang out.

Emperor Tianshun squinted his eyes in enjoyment.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of even breathing began to be heard.

Concubine Zhao stopped moving her fingers.

She walked slowly to his side, looked at Emperor Tianshun's profile, and curled the corners of her lips slightly.

In order to gain the favor of the emperor, she used all means just like those young concubines who have just entered the palace. Now, when she sat on the position of noble concubine, she found out that whether the emperor really liked her was not important.

Just then, a eunuch hurried in from outside the door.

Seeing that he was sleeping, she stamped her feet in anxiety.

Emperor Tianshun was a light sleeper, and when he heard the sound, he opened his eyes unhappily.

Looking at the young eunuch, he angrily said, "You bastard, can't you be gentler?"

"Your Majesty, something bad has happened!"

Emperor Tianshun frowned: "What's wrong?"

"Plague! The plague is coming!"

what?

Emperor Tianshun sat up suddenly and said loudly: "What did you say?"

"Several adults are waiting for you in the imperial study."

He walked out without looking back.

Concubine Zhao frowned and said to Bixi, "Hurry up and inform the prince and think of a countermeasure."

"Yes!"

He Lingsheng had received the news long ago and had come to the imperial study.

Emperor Tianshun looked at the memorials one after another and was so angry that he smashed several teacups.

"Such a big thing, how dare you conceal it until now, and now you know to report it because you can't cover it up anymore, what were you doing before? You deceived your superiors and subordinates, you really deserve to be killed!" Emperor Tianshun shouted angrily: "Drag all those people mentioned in the memorial out and chop them off!"

"Yes!"

Shangnian stood aside and said softly, "Your Majesty, please calm down. You must not let your body get damaged by anger."

Emperor Tianshun had long disliked him, and just as he opened his mouth, Emperor Tianshun vented his anger on him: "How dare you stand in the imperial study! I wish I could drag you out with those people and behead you!"

Upon hearing this, Shangnian hurriedly knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, please calm down, calm down!"

Emperor Tianshun glanced at him and said, "Then tell me, what should we do about this plague?"

He Lingsheng thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "This plague is coming fiercely, it must be related to the famine some time ago. In my opinion, we should first send people to the epidemic area to control the plague and prevent it from spreading further. At the same time, we should open the national treasury to provide disaster relief. Only this method can quickly resolve the plague and prevent it from spreading further. Once it spreads to the capital, it will be troublesome."

"Your Highness, what you said is absolutely right. I second your opinion."

"I also second my opinion."

Emperor Tianshun nodded and said to Shangnian who was kneeling on the ground: "Just do as the Crown Prince said. Do you understand, Shang, my dear?"

Shangnian's back stiffened when he heard this. He never thought that the emperor would actually entrust this matter to him.

You know, the plague is not like other things. If you are infected with it, you will definitely die.

When Emperor Tianshun saw that he did not answer, he angrily asked, "Could it be that Lord Shang wants to disobey the order?"

"I dare not." Shangnian said stiffly, "I obey your order."

Shang Ruoyi also received news about the plague.

He Jingheng frowned: "What's going on? Why did the plague suddenly break out?"

Shang Ruoyi was wearing a mask and taking He Yuwen's pulse. When she heard about the plague, the first thing that came to her mind was the villagers she met on the road to exile.

Due to years of drought, the crops failed, and the bodies of people who died of thirst and starvation rotted. Over time, viruses appeared and slowly formed a plague.

In the past, people could develop corresponding medicines according to the type of virus, but here, medical care is backward and no one knows how many people will die every time an epidemic breaks out.

"Sir, the worst hit area right now is Liangzhou. The city gates of Liangzhou have been sealed off. It seems the imperial court wants to kill everyone in that city."

He Jingheng frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Who is the imperial envoy sent by the court to be in charge of disaster relief this time?"