My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 333 - 334: Early Morning

Chapter 333: Chapter 334: Early Morning

"Died there?"

Xiaoyun’s words suddenly reminded Lin Fuying.

Yes, the plague is so dangerous and easily transmitted. If Chu Nanli just died there, wouldn’t her goal be directly achieved?

If Chu Nanli really contracted the plague, wouldn’t it be her own fault?

"Exactly, the Princess Consort insisted on going herself. I’ve heard people say that just talking to someone who is sick might get you infected, and the disease is really perilous!"

Lin Fuying, of course, knew that the disease might not be as perilous as all that.

However, the village where Chu Nanli was now surely abounded with dangers.

"But what if she’s lucky?"

Lin Fuying couldn’t help but snort coldly, recalling the events that had befallen Chu Nanli recently.

She had to admit, Chu Nanli really had good fortune.

Otherwise, how could she still be alive?

"This..."

Xiaoyun said these words just to flatter Lin Fuying.

When asked like this, she did not know what to say.

Lin Fuying’s eyes flashed, and she quickly revealed a scheming expression.

"Go and find out, see if you can find someone with relatives in those villages; have them make contact."

"Chu Nanli went there to treat and heal people, right? She surely won’t be too cautious with the patients!"

Xiaoyun was somewhat stunned, "You mean?"

"Just do as I said!"

Lin Fuying didn’t care at all about the consequences of her actions.

You have to remember, Chu Nanli went there to quell the plague.

If she were infected too, wouldn’t there be no one left to treat those few villages in the capital suburbs?

She truly calculated even the lives of the common people into her scheme!

Her intentions were indeed sinister!

At Lin Fuying’s command, Xiaoyun naturally did not dare to delay, and immediately went to find someone.

...

Because the Emperor was unwell, it had been several days since Ye Jiuxiao returned before the Emperor finally reconvened the morning court.

The plague was naturally still the main topic of discussion at the morning court.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the roads into and out of those villages should be completely sealed off. If someone escapes and flees to the capital, it could endanger the imperial city!"

The first to speak was the Minister of Revenue, more importantly, many other officials also showed their agreement with his statement.

Ye Jiuxiao frowned slightly and asked, "Lord Zhang, have you considered how terrified the villagers will be if you do this?"

His appearance in the court today was already a surprise.

His involvement in court politics further made many sense something amiss.

Could it be that the Regent King was planning to seize power again?

In fact, after Ye Jiuxiao had relinquished all his authority, many ministers thought he wouldn’t just let it go.

But he and the Emperor were brothers born of the same mother, and after Ye Jiuxiao had stepped back, these people could only suppress their doubts.

Today, Ye Jiuxiao’s actions aroused their suspicions anew.

"What does His Highness mean? Could it be that the lives of those common people are more important than the lives of His Majesty and all the nobles in the palace?"

He clearly did not agree with Ye Jiuxiao’s words.

"Those common people are just momentarily panicked; send someone to reassure them properly. But if we allow them to enter the capital amidst this chaos, wouldn’t that endanger even more common people?"

"Moreover, although the Emperor is in the palace now, there is no shortage of contact between the inside and outside of the palace. What if it involves the Emperor’s health? Can the Prince bear such responsibility?"

Ye Jiuxiao sneered, "I just made a comment, and Minister Zhang has said so much. Why do I feel that Minister Zhang seems somewhat guilty?"

"Or is it that Minister Zhang does not care about the lives of the common people at all, which is why he would say such a thing?"

"How could the Prince accuse someone so unjustly! I am merely concerned about the Emperor’s safety, not neglecting the common people at all!"

"Enough."

The Emperor, sitting on the throne, spoke calmly to stop him from continuing.

"In my heart, I am naturally also concerned about all the common people under heaven. However, Yunting just informed me yesterday that there might be unrest in those villages."

"Yunting, come and tell the ministers about it."

"Yes, Father."

Ye Yunting couldn’t help but glance in Ye Jiuxiao’s direction before he continued.

"I found out that there are signs of unrest in those villages, and in some villages, people even spoke words of great treason! I am worried that these people might use those villagers to spread the plague to the common people in the capital. By then, I fear the entire capital will be plunged into danger!"

The things Ye Yunting spoke of had actually been already investigated by Ye Jiuxiao.

But he chose to keep it secret.

After all, if this matter were to reach the Emperor’s ears, given the Emperor’s personality, he would certainly ignore the life and death of the common people and directly order those villages to be sealed off.

If he truly did that, the emotions of the common people in those villages would certainly become even more agitated, and the contradictions would be intensified.

By then, it could potentially affect Chu Nanli’s treatment process.

Of course, Ye Jiuxiao had not done nothing.

He had already secretly sent people to guard outside several villages and was planning to capture all those responsible once they were found.

And not like Ye Yunting, who directly brought the matter to light.

Resolving it quietly would not create too much of an impact.

"If things are really as the War King has said, Your Majesty, I believe that we must not let those common people escape!"

As soon as Ye Yunting had finished, Minister Zhang jumped out again.

He said this without a bit of selfishness.

From the beginning, he had always stood firmly on the Emperor’s side, for the Emperor’s safety naturally mattered more to him than anything else.

"I do care about the people in those villages, but as the Emperor, I must also be responsible for the entire world."

"Therefore, I have decided to temporarily send people to completely block the roads into these villages, but I will also send people to try their best to treat them and ensure the common people do not suffer."

Since the Emperor had already stated this in front of the officials, it meant that he had made his decision.

A dark shade flashed across Ye Jiuxiao’s eyes.

His people had actually found out that Ye Yunting was also investigating this plague outbreak.

However, at that time, he thought that Ye Yunting would wait until everything was clear before seeking credit from the Emperor.

Unexpectedly, he was so impatient this time.

Perhaps, Chu Nanli was a factor here.

Now, Consort Yang Shu was still being punished by the Empress Dowager for making a fuss without authorization.

Ye Yunting naturally did not gain any favors from the Empress Dowager either.

It seems that he still needs to place more people by Chu Nanli’s side, in case something unexpected happens and he is unable to rush over to protect him in time.