After Ye Jizheng finished speaking, he stood up and headed to the Crown Prince's residence.

Aunt Liu then sent someone to fetch Ye Qingyao and told her about Ye Qingcheng's affairs in Jiangnan.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingyao's face contorted with rage.

"Mother, what right does that slut have?"

"Yao'er, go find someone again. This time, you must take that little bitch's life."

"Mother, those assassins are all useless; they haven't been able to kill her even after so many attempts."

"Whether they're useless or not, we have no choice but to go to them."

"Okay, daughter will go right away."

After saying that, Ye Qingyao left the Duke's mansion.

This way.

Ye Jizheng also arrived at the Crown Prince's residence.

"Your humble servant greets the Crown Prince."

"Your Excellency, there is no need for such formalities. Please rise."

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness."

"Prime Minister, I was just about to come to see you."

"Your Highness, did you summon me for...?"

"That's right, you must have heard about what happened in Jiangnan, right?"

"Your Majesty, I have heard about it."

"So what are your thoughts?"

"Your Highness, this humble subject...this humble subject..."

"Prime Minister, there must be such a thing between us. Just speak frankly."

"Yes, Your Highness. It is said that the people of Jiangnan are now regarded as saviors and living bodhisattvas."

Their fame has soared, and now the Emperor's heart is likely even more inclined towards them.

"Yes! I know, that's why I asked you what you think?"

"Your Highness, I was wondering if you still remember our previous plan?"

"Of course I remember. The Prime Minister also felt the time was ripe?"

"I believe that if we don't deal with them soon, we may have to leave."

"Yes! You think the same way I do."

"Your Highness, if that's the case, then should I make any preparations?"

"Alright, but this is a last resort. I will also go to discuss it with the Empress Dowager. You should first gather all our troops together."

Also, send messages to the states of Zhao and Yan, urging them to quickly assemble their armies to attack the city. This will surely lead to the northern frontier summoning the Seventh Prince, at which point we can ambush him en route.

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Hmm! Also, why can't we conquer the southern part of Japan and the islands?"

"Your Highness, I have already looked into this matter. The strength of the Wen family army is not to be underestimated."

"Not to be underestimated? Could it be that they aren't infected with the virus?"

Ye Jizheng shook his head: "I don't know."

"That shouldn't be the case! There's a plague all over Jiangnan. Logically speaking, some of Wen Jiajun's troops should have been infected as well."

"Your Highness, could it be that the wretched girl cured him?"

"Probably not. The entire population of Jiangnan is now infected with the epidemic. Ye Qingcheng doesn't have three heads and six arms. How can she take care of both sides?"

After listening, Ye Jizheng thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes! Your Highness is right."

"Unless those two countries were completely unaware of the plague in Jiangnan."

"Your Highness means..."

"Prime Minister, hurry! Take advantage of this moment and send a letter to those two countries, instructing them to attack the city as soon as possible while the plague in Jiangnan has not yet subsided."

"Yes, Your Highness."

After discussing for a while, Ye Guoxiang left the Crown Prince's residence.

After he left.

The Crown Prince went straight to the Empress's palace.

"Your subject greets Your Majesty."

"Your Highness, have you heard about what happened in Jiangnan?"

"Your Majesty, I have come to discuss this matter with you."

"Your Highness, what are your thoughts now?"

"Your Majesty, I..."

"What? You're sure?"

"Your subject is certain."

After listening, the Empress pondered for a moment and nodded.

"If that's the case, you don't need to worry about the palace; leave it to the Empress Dowager."

"Thank you, Mother."

"However, we'll have to wait until your great-grandmother passes away before we can discuss this matter."

"Royal grandmother?"

“That’s right. I’ve noticed that she looks very unwell these past two days, and I’ve also heard from the imperial physician that she probably doesn’t have much time left.”

"What? Time is running out?"

“That’s right, so when everyone’s gathered together, we can make our move.”

"Yes! Mother is right, let's do it that way."

"Alright, you may leave! I will take care of the affairs of the palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave."

This way.

In Nanjing, the capital of Jiangnan.

now.

Qin Mohan and Ye Qingcheng are leading all the officials of Jiangnan on an inspection tour of all the cities.

at this time.

Ye Qingcheng's name has spread throughout the entire Jiangnan region.

All the people who saw her would kneel down and worship.

After inspecting the area, they found that the plague was under control and were very satisfied.

After returning to the government office.

Qin Mohan then looked at Richard.

"Lord Cha, do you know why my father sent me to Jiangnan?"

"Your Highness, isn't it because of the plague?"

Qin Mohan shook his head: "When we left the capital, we had no idea that there was a plague in Jiangnan."

"Hmm? Your Highness, you don't know?"

"That's right."

"And you and the Princess..."

"Father, I have heard that in your Jiangnan region, there are people selling smuggled salt, with officials protecting each other, colluding with bandits, oppressing the people, and robbing them. Is this true?"

"This... Your Highness, it is true, but I have investigated the matter of collusion between officials and bandits and have already punished them. It was mainly done by Magistrate Yan alone."

"Magistrate Yan?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Hmph, a mere county magistrate dares to have such audacity. Are you sure no one is backing him up?"

"this…"

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