Although Wen Hemian has temporarily left, discussions about her in the capital have never actually stopped.
On the contrary, the situation has only worsened since her departure.
People sometimes seem more willing to believe their own subjective assumptions.
For example, some censors who are so stubborn they can't be more stubborn.
They insisted that His Majesty disapproved of Wen Hemian's actions, which was why he sent her to the epidemic area in Jianghuai.
Ask any official in the court, and you'll find that the Crown Prince of Huailing is known to be naturally weak and frail. If he were to travel to an area where the epidemic is raging, he might very well die if he were to contract the disease.
His Majesty has finally gained power, and if he were truly ambitious, he would certainly not allow a second person to share his power.
The identity of this second person is self-evident.
To put it bluntly, Wen Hemian's power and prestige in the court were too great, so they had to be wary of him.
Those summoned to the Imperial Study that day were all important officials, so they naturally had no chance to go. By the time rumors were flying everywhere, it was too late to refute them.
"Who exactly started this rumor?"
Ye Zhaoxuan put down the cup with a solemn expression.
Even as a member of the Imperial Censorate, he didn't quite understand some people's thoughts.
The court has finally achieved peace and stability, but instead of enjoying a peaceful life, they are busy throwing mud at meritorious officials. Isn't this disheartening?
Lu Zishen said calmly, "There is a group of people in the court who are very dissatisfied with Lord Wen. Perhaps they are worried about the emergence of another Ning Party, or perhaps they are just envious of his power. In any case, they will not have peace these days."
In the past, when faced with a common crisis, no matter what everyone thought, we had to unite against the external forces.
Once the crisis is resolved, it will be the time for the division and reorganization of power, and they will naturally stop at nothing to get what they want.
"I can't take it anymore. I need to find an opportunity to go to the palace and see His Majesty. I have to get this off my chest."
Thinking of all the help Wen Hemian had given him in the past, Ye Zhaoxuan felt very guilty and was determined to do something for her. No matter what, he couldn't let Lord Wen's reputation be tarnished.
Lu Zishen frowned: "Be careful with your words and actions. For some reason, I feel very uneasy."
"Pah! Pah! Pah!" Ye Zhaoxuan pulled up his sleeves, his voice becoming more forceful, "Stop saying such unlucky things, you should avoid ominous signs, don't you understand!"
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In the palace.
Xie Lang rarely felt a headache.
After taking full control of court affairs, he realized that he still had many shortcomings, and at least compared with the gentle but strong Wen Hemian, there was still a big gap.
Wen Hemian always stood calmly at a distance, controlling every detail. Over the years, she had accumulated considerable prestige, and few dared to fool her.
Some officials, however, tried to rely on their seniority and experience to suppress and deceive him, and the memorials they submitted had to be examined more carefully.
No wonder Wen Hemian thought he was young and reckless; there were very good reasons for it.
Xie Lang's shoulders slumped slightly.
Lai Xi stepped forward and offered tea: "Your Majesty, would you like to rest for a while?"
It's strong tea, meant to invigorate, but it tastes bitter.
Xie Lang took a sip and put it down, then perked up again: "Never mind, let's finish this quickly so the Grand Tutor won't have to worry about it when he returns. Has there been any news from Jianghuai?"
Lai Xi looked distressed: "Your Majesty, considering that, Lord Wen and the others probably only arrived recently, so the news won't arrive that quickly."
Xie Lang frowned slightly: "I'm a little worried..."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Lord Wen never does anything without being sure of success. He will definitely return safely. Just wait patiently!"
Lai Xi understood what he wanted to hear, so he said some nice things.
Xie Lang waved his hand: "Alright, you can go now."
He personally agreed to this, so we should trust Wen Hemian no matter what.
She used to always protect him. Xie Lang was too eager to show off, and almost forgot that she was not someone who needed protection, not even if he was the emperor.
Lai Xi sighed silently and left.
Xie Lang then picked up the memorials to read, and his gaze sharpened as he turned to one of them.
This is a memorial that suspects Wen Hemian of having an unusual identity and is deceiving the court for her own benefit, requesting a thorough investigation of her. Judging from the tone, it is likely from an old censor.
Xie Lang's expression suddenly turned grim, and he gripped the memorial with even greater force.
It seems the imperial court is still not clean enough.
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The rat-catching operation is proceeding smoothly.
Fortunately, a local came up with a clever way to catch the rats, using specially made bait to lure them out, and they quickly caught most of the rats.
After the Imperial Medical Academy obtained the prescription, they immediately found someone to prepare and test the medicine, and made minor adjustments to the ingredients as needed, quickly obtaining a prescription that could be implemented.
This prescription was improved through continuous trials. Only one or two of the ingredients are relatively rare and need to be sourced from other places. However, as long as the epidemic can be controlled and prevented from spreading, it is worthwhile.
In addition, disinfection work must be done well.
In recent years, highly purified liquor has been produced. The purification method comes from the border region, where people often drink strong liquor to warm themselves. However, due to the immature technology, this liquor is generally quite expensive.
In an emergency, there was no time to think about anything else. Wen Hemian requisitioned a batch of liquor, mainly to spray around the patients' homes, which could also help prevent the spread of the virus.
Aside from a few necessary suggestions, Wen Hemian never interfered in matters he didn't understand. He was responsible for allocating resources and monitoring the situation while also serving as a qualified mascot.
The prefect was almost moved to tears.
Heaven knows how wonderful it is to have an easy-going superior; the worst is someone who knows nothing and adds unnecessary complications, making things difficult for subordinates.
Fortunately, the Imperial Tutor was as kind and easy to talk to as rumored; he was truly a great person.
Wen Hemian didn't know what the prefect thought of her, she only felt that she was really exhausted. Fortunately, her efforts were not in vain. After more than half a month, the epidemic was finally brought under control and no new infections appeared.
That evening, after she finished washing up, she finally had some free time to sit down and clear her mind.
Thinking of the wolf cubs in the capital who were eyeing her covetously, Wen Hemian pondered for a moment before grinding the ink, picking up her pen, and preparing to write a letter.
At this point, aside from necessary supervision, His Majesty the Emperor no longer needs her to intervene and discipline him. Besides, his personality wasn't corrected when he was young, so there's no way to expect it to be corrected when he grows up.
This letter was perfectly official, both informing the Emperor of the current situation in Jianghuai and expressing greetings to His Majesty.
Wen Hemian was quite satisfied with drying the letter before folding it and putting it into the envelope. After thinking for a moment, she added a dried flower, which she had picked by the roadside a few days ago. It was pure white and fragrant, and it had a unique charm after being dried.
After she finished doing all that, she summoned her bodyguard: "Send this letter to the capital."
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