"What flood? What plague? Cough cough … "The Emperor was anxious. He covered his mouth and coughed a few times. His sharp eyes stared at the Prince of Qi." What happened? "
The Prince of Qi pretended to be concerned and troubled. He explained, "Imperial Father, your health is important. The imperial physician urged you to rest well. This subject discussed this matter with the other officials …"
"Oh?" Li Yufeng interrupted him. He looked at the officials in the court with interest and asked bluntly, "Second Brother has already discussed this with you? I wonder what the other officials think about this? Why did the disaster relief funds disappear without a trace and no new measures have been taken? It seems that the other officials did not do their best to share Imperial Father's worries. "
"This subject does not dare." The six officials hurriedly cupped their hands and bowed. Those who secretly supported the Prince of Qi were already nervous. The others could also see that Li Yufeng did not come with good intentions and were very surprised.
Li Yufeng did not wait for the Prince of Qi to speak and turned to the Emperor. "Imperial Father, this subject grew up in my maternal grandfather's family and rarely returned to the capital. For many years, I have not been able to fulfill my filial duties in front of Imperial Father and feel extremely guilty. Now that Imperial Father is not feeling well, this subject should not report this matter to Imperial Father, but this subject is truly worried. The flood in the south is becoming more and more serious. Without disaster relief funds and surplus food, there will be countless deaths and injuries. This subject's wife, Madam Chu, is benevolent and could not bear to see the people suffer. She ordered her adopted sister, who is good at medicine, and friends to bring money and supplies to the disaster relief. Who knew that a plague would appear in a town in the suburbs of the capital. When this subject was taking the examination, my wife had already entered the town to treat the patients and advised the villagers to seal the roads in and out. However, when this subject came out of the examination hall, I found that the capital was peaceful and no one cared about that town. This subject is worried about the people and my wife. I beg Imperial Father to allow this subject to manage this matter. "
The officials more or less knew about the flood in the south. However, with the plague in the suburbs of the capital, those people were trapped in the town. How could they know? Even the Prince of Qi did not know about the plague. When he heard that it was in the suburbs of the capital, his eyelids twitched uncontrollably. When he looked at the Emperor again, his face turned black!
The old Prime Minister asked with a grave expression, "Unfettered King, is the plague true?"
"Absolutely true." Li Yufeng swept a glance at their shocked and worried expressions before turning to the Prince of Qi. "Second Brother sent many people to that town yesterday. Why, have you not informed the ministers of such an important matter?"
The officials all knew that the old emperor was in poor health and that the King of Qi had concealed the matter of the flood. Upon hearing Li Yufeng's words, their first reaction was that he had concealed the plague as well. How could he not know? If he didn't know, why did he send people to that town?
The Prince of Qi hurriedly lowered his head and admitted his mistake. "Imperial Father, this son did not know about the plague. Yesterday, this son only sent people to capture a suspicious person. I do not know where they went. I will send someone to investigate. If the epidemic is true, I will make arrangements to deal with it as soon as possible. "
He raised his head and smiled in relief, "Fortunately, Imperial Brother is well-informed and knew about this matter as soon as he left the examination hall. I don't think the epidemic will spread. I wonder if Imperial Brother can lend the person who delivered the message to you to Chendi, Chendi will ask him to understand the situation. Oh right, Imperial Brother is already married? How could Imperial Sister-in-law put herself in danger? The people around her didn't know how to stop her. They were too muddle-headed! Chendi will arrange for someone to fetch Imperial Sister-in-law. "
The two princes were at each other's throats, their words like knives stabbing at each other. The officials remained silent and only glanced at them from the corners of their eyes. The Prince of Qi's counterattack was brilliant. So many of them didn't know, so how could the Free Prince know so clearly when he just left the examination hall? He didn't know when his wife was still in that town. Unless this was a self-directed drama, how could the news spread? Who spread the news? Did the messenger bring the plague into the capital? These were all big questions.
Li Yufeng smiled. The counterattack was brilliant, but the problem was … the emperor didn't suspect him. No matter how much he counterattacked, it would be useless. He didn't even need to explain.
He walked to the emperor's side and poured him a cup of tea. Once again, he requested, "Imperial Father, this son has never done anything by Imperial Father's side. Now that Imperial Father is in poor health, this son can't continue to enjoy life freely. Can you leave the flood and plague matters to this son? This son will not disappoint Imperial Father. "
The emperor nodded without hesitation. "Alright, you will be fully in charge of this matter."
"Imperial Father! This son … "The Prince of Qi cried out in disbelief.
The emperor raised his hand to signal him to be quiet. He said unhappily, "We are not terminally ill, deaf, mute, and muddle-headed. We can't bear your filial piety. Today, We called everyone into the palace to hold a banquet to welcome Yufeng. However, the disaster is urgent. You all must assist Yufeng in dealing with the disaster as soon as possible. We want to know the details before 9 pm today. "
"Yes, Imperial Father!"
"This subject obeys!"
Li Yufeng and the ministers answered at the same time. The Prince of Qi could only listen. After that, the emperor gave Li Yufeng his most capable steward and a team of imperial bodyguards. He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to use people outside all year round. The Prince of Qi's face turned green when he left the palace. He was so angry that he almost shattered his teeth. This was the reason why he wanted to kill Li Yufeng. A son that he had only seen a few times was countless times more important than these sons who grew up in front of him. If there was anyone who could cause a change in his path to the throne, it would undoubtedly be Li Yufeng alone!
The emperor kept Li Yufeng and waited for them to leave before his expression softened. He asked with concern, "Yufeng, have you suffered outside these days? When did you get married? Why didn't you return to the capital and let Imperial Father hold a grand wedding for you? Which family's daughter is it? "
Li Yufeng sighed lightly and went forward to sit beside him. He was the only one who dared to sit on the emperor's seat. However, not only was the emperor not angry, he even revealed a smile and patted the back of his hand.
Li Yufeng supported him to lean against the soft pillow and smiled faintly, "Imperial Father, you asked me so many questions at once. Which one do you want this son to answer first?"
"Every one is fine. Imperial Father just wants to know if you are doing well."
"It wasn't good at first. My good second brother and third brother find me more and more unpleasant to the eye." Li Yufeng held the emperor's hand and transmitted some spirit energy over. He directly complained, "A few months ago, I came to the capital to see you. Who knew that I would fall into their trap and be seriously injured and almost lose my life."
"What?!" The emperor instantly straightened his body, his face full of anger. If Li Yufeng hadn't transmitted spirit energy to him, he would have fainted from anger.
"Unfilial sons! These two unfilial sons actually tried to kill their elder brother?! "The emperor slapped the armrest of the chair with force, his chest heaving up and down.
Li Yufeng chuckled, "Imperial Father, you really never doubted this son's words. However, they have indeed gone too far. This son has long lost interest in the imperial court and only wants to be free and unfettered. They are narrow-minded and insist on killing me. If a benevolent person becomes the next emperor, it will simply be a disaster for the people. "
The emperor frowned and sighed heavily, "In this life, I only took in a concubine after your Imperial Mother passed away. I only have you three sons. I know they all have their shortcomings, but I also know my body. I can't wait any longer. Sigh … "
"Isn't there still me?" Li Yufeng casually said as if he was casually eating a meal. However, it was like a sudden clap of thunder that made the head steward lower his head. He wished he hadn't heard such bold words. Which prince dared to speak to the emperor like this? There was only one person who could do it!
The emperor looked at him in surprise, "You? Aren't you … "
Li Yufeng played with the folding fan in his hand, "That's right. Maternal Grandfather wanted me to inherit the Li Family's ancestral secret arts and become the best demon hunter. However …" His smile revealed a trace of doting, "Who asked me to marry a wife who can't be talked about? If I didn't have any power, I wouldn't be worthy of her. You see, I just entered the examination hall to take the exam, and she ran off to deal with the plague. If I were a commoner, I would only be able to watch Second Brother bully her. Second Brother sent people to that town to capture her. "
The emperor coughed a few times and asked doubtfully, "Why did Second Brother capture your wife? Threaten you? "
Li Yufeng shook his head, a sharp light flashing in his eyes, "I heard that Third Brother saw my wife's beauty and wanted to snatch her away. He was taught a lesson by my wife. Second Brother is standing up for Third Brother. "
They all knew that the Third Prince loved beauties. The emperor angrily slapped the armrest again, "Absurd! Truly absurd! "
People only had ambitions when they had desires. Li Yufeng didn't care about anything in the past, so of course he didn't want to be the emperor. He found being the emperor tiring. Now that he had someone he wanted to protect, it was only natural for him to want power. The emperor immediately understood his change.
Li Yufeng said to the emperor, "Imperial Father, although this son didn't grow up under your tutelage and didn't take on any tasks in the court, in order to deal with the endless schemes all these years, this son has managed to develop a lot of power and learned many things. This son won't make things difficult for you. Why don't you let this son do a few tasks for you to see? Let Head Steward Li follow this son and see if this son's skills are enough. How about it? "
The emperor liked this son the most, but he naturally couldn't pass the throne to him just because of this. Thus, when he heard Li Yufeng's words, he was very gratified. He patted Li Yufeng's shoulder and nodded in agreement.
"You ah, you've always been smarter than other children. If your maternal grandfather hadn't snatched you away, this emperor would have personally taught you and made you the crown prince. Now, cough cough, since you have the heart, this emperor will let you give it a try. " The emperor looked at Li Yufeng who looked very similar to himself when he was young and sighed while shaking his head, "I don't know who you take after with this temperament of yours. You're too bold. If it were another emperor, your words and actions would be suspected."
Li Yufeng smiled and said, "I speak to people differently. If you weren't my Imperial Father, I wouldn't be so bold. Isn't it all because you spoiled me?"
"Hahaha, good, this emperor spoiled you." The emperor liked his intimate and natural attitude and laughed heartily. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "What kind of divine being is this Chu clan that made you change so much? This emperor wants to see her. When will you bring her into the palace? "
Li Yufeng had a headache and said, "This … this son doesn't dare to guarantee anything. To be honest, we address each other as husband and wife, but she hasn't agreed to marry me. Your son doesn't have any status, so I have to ask her if she wants to come or not. Furthermore, this son hasn't told her about this identity, so I don't know if she likes it. "
"Oh?" The emperor was puzzled, "Which family's young lady is so domineering?"
Li Yufeng had all the palace servants leave. Under the emperor's puzzled gaze, he whispered, "Your daughter-in-law … is a thousand-year fox demon."
"… Ah?" The emperor was stunned and only reacted after a long time. He widened his eyes in disbelief, "Fox … fox demon?"
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