Upon hearing Mu Jin's words, "This humble woman has only one wish, and that is to divorce Prince Yun!" Su Yuntian's anger surged like a raging storm, spreading uncontrollably. With a gloomy face, he angrily rebuked Mu Jin.

"Mu Jin, whatever you want to say about the two of us, we can talk about it back at the manor. Don't talk nonsense in front of Father."

Mu Jin replied, "This subject did not speak falsely before the Emperor. On the second day after the palace banquet, this subject went before the Emperor to request a divorce. The Emperor said that my father used his military merits to secure this marriage for me. Now, this subject is also willing to donate the effective treatment for the epidemic and the supplies I have collected to the court to treat the sick people in exchange for a divorce from Prince Yun."

Su Mu said, "If I do not agree to your divorce from Prince Yun, will you refuse to hand over the cure for the epidemic?"

Mu Jin remained neither humble nor arrogant, and said, "Your Majesty, as a citizen of the Dongyue Kingdom, I know the principle that we all share in the same fate, and we all perish together. I can distinguish between what is more important and what is less important. Even if Your Majesty does not agree to my divorce from Prince Yun, I am still willing to hand over the antidote and supplies to do my part for the people of Dongyue Kingdom."

Hearing Mu Jin say this, Su Yuntian breathed a sigh of relief. However, before he could relax, he heard Mu Jin continue talking to Su Mu.

"But I also understand the principle that a ruler's word is law and that his word is as good as gold. I believe that Your Majesty has promised me and will not go back on your word."

Hearing Mu Jin's words, it was clear that she was telling Su Mu that as an emperor, he should not break his promise to a mere woman.

Su Mu scoffed: "I did tell you that if one day you could do something practical for the common people, I would grant your request, not just a divorce, but even if you divorced your husband. I'm not so old that I've forgotten what I said. I just didn't expect you to find a way to fulfill this favor to me so quickly. You're very good! General Mu is fortunate to have raised a daughter like you."

After Su Mu finished speaking to Mu Jin, he glanced at Su Yuntian.

“Prince Yun is not so fortunate. I heard that Princess Yun was so desperate to marry you. Such a good woman, yet you did not cherish her. I really shouldn’t have forced you two together. Continuing to tie you together will only make you a resentful couple.”

Upon hearing Su Mu's words, Su Yuntian became anxious: "Father, don't listen to her nonsense. How could a woman like her know how to cure the plague? I have already sent people to various prefectures and counties to look for the expert in curing the plague. Even if we can't find one, isn't there still Nangong Shenzong? If we wait a little longer, there will definitely be a solution. Besides, I don't want to divorce Mu Jin. I will definitely treat her well in the future."

“King Yun can wait, but the people infected with the plague cannot. Even if hundreds or thousands of people die every extra day, the court cannot wait. Closing the city and the passes is jeopardizing the court's reputation and the nation's stability. The people are outraged. The court should open the city gates as soon as possible and provide aid and comfort to the people outside. Let them know that the court has not abandoned them and that they are fortunate to be born in the Great Yue Kingdom.”

Mu Jin's words shocked not only Su Yuntian, but also Su Mu. Yes, he cared most about the people and the opinions of the court officials. In the few days since the city was locked down, the complaints of the people inside and outside the city had already reached the palace. Now that Mu Jin could confidently guarantee that he could solve the plague problem, there was no need for him to wait.

Su Mu pondered for a moment and said to the two of them, "Alright, you don't need to say anything more. I have granted Mu Jin's request. This time, I will have the Ministry of Personnel and the Imperial Medical Academy assist Mu Jin in treating the infected people. As Mu Jin said, this time we can resolve this plague and relieve the urgent needs of the court and the people. Therefore, I will grant Mu Jin's request and will not need to go to the palace to ask for permission again. Whether it is a divorce or a separation, Mu Jin can make her own decision."

After Su Mu finished speaking, he took a token and asked Jin Zhong to give it to Mu Jin. With this token, Mu Jin could mobilize the personnel of the Ministry of Personnel and the Hanlin Medical Hall.

Upon hearing Su Mu's order, Su Yuntian's face showed a look of horror. His lips trembled as he said to Su Mu, "Father, please reconsider!"

Su Mu stood up: "There is no need for further words. My decree has been issued and cannot be changed. You should all go and make preparations to resolve this plague as soon as possible, so that the court and the people can return to their former peaceful and prosperous lives."

After finishing speaking, Su Mu ignored Su Yuntian and Mu Jin and walked out of the Imperial Study with Na Jinzhong.

After Mu Jingong saw Su Mu off, he stood up from the ground and was about to leave when Su Yuntian finally snapped out of his astonishment. He grabbed Mu Jingong's wrist, preventing her from leaving.

Mu Jin frowned as Su Yuntian gripped her wrist painfully, and asked, "Su Yuntian, what are you doing?"

Su Yuntian stared intently at Mu Jin, and seeing her emotionless expression, he wished he could tear off her calm and collected mask.

In fact, Mu Jin was indeed very calm and composed. Every word she said to Su Mu and Su Yuntian today was like talking about something insignificant and trivial, except that it was something that everyone had to do every day, like eating or defecating.

Su Yuntian said fiercely, "I forbid you to mention the matter of divorce again!"

Mu Jin forcefully broke free from Su Yuntian's grasp and sneered, "Su Yuntian, are you trying to defy the imperial decree?"

Upon hearing Mu Jin's words, Su Yuntian was taken aback.

Taking advantage of Su Yuntian's distraction, Mu Jin didn't even glance at him before striding out of the imperial study and heading towards the palace gate. She didn't have the time to engage in those pointless romantic dramas with Su Yuntian.

Seeing Mu Jin walk to the palace gate, Eleven immediately stepped forward and nervously asked Mu Jin about the matter of meeting the emperor.

Mu Jin gave Eleven a reassuring smile and told her that Su Mu had agreed to her efforts in fighting the epidemic, and if she succeeded, he would also allow her to divorce Su Yuntian.

In other words, Mu Jin's marriage with Su Yuntian would end when the plague ended. As Mu Jin spoke, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a happy smile.

Hearing Mu Jin's words, Eleven couldn't help but feel happy for Mu Jin. He told Mu Jin that he also hoped to contribute to the fight against the plague and volunteered to be in charge of brewing the medicine.

The task of brewing the medicinal soup was not only tiring but also crucial, and Mu Jin had complete confidence in entrusting it to Eleven. Therefore, she readily agreed to Eleven's request.

Now that Su Mu had agreed to the divorce, Mu Jin didn't plan to return to the Yun Prince's Mansion. She had Eleven drive her back to the General's Mansion in a carriage, as she planned to spend the New Year's Eve dinner with the General's men tonight.

The carriage slowly came to a stop in front of the General's Mansion. Mu Jin lifted the curtain and saw that red lanterns were hung in front of the mansion, new couplets were pasted up, and even the two gates on both sides were decorated with red "Fu" characters.

The guards who were stationed at the general's mansion all year round thought they were seeing things when they saw Mu Jin. They rubbed their eyes and found that it was indeed Mu Jin. They happily ran towards Mu Jin's carriage.