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Some people lost control of their facial expressions, their emotions showing on their faces, and they were terrified, yet no one doubted the truth of what the two ancestors said.
System: There's nothing we can do about it, that's just how reputation is!
Yue Fuguang lowered his head and played with the jade beads in his hand, kindly asking the question that had been on everyone's mind.
"Little Pearl, why are you so sure that a plague will break out in Dayan? The imperial court is already digging up and burying the corpses."
Although it's already spring, surely it shouldn't matter if the body is brought in a few days later!
Many people nodded frantically in their hearts, "Yes, yes, yes, if we act quickly and mobilize the people, we can definitely finish dealing with the bodies before they decompose in the hot weather."
【Master, this epidemic that has swept through many prefectures and counties in Dayan is both a natural disaster and a man-made calamity.】
The natural disaster has been mitigated to a minimum by the rulers and ministers of Dayan, but the man-made disaster remains unresolved. Therefore, Xiaozhuzi says that an epidemic is inevitable!
"Was there human error involved? The snow disaster involving the four major families was a man-made disaster, and the epidemic was also a man-made disaster?"
Emperor Mingxi gripped the golden armrest tightly with his right hand; the dragon heads carved on the silver-plated gold dragon throne armrests showed signs of deformation.
Dragon-shaped handrail: You're so capable, so strong, but you don't dare offend those two ancestors. You're taking your anger out on me, an inanimate object. Isn't there anyone who can breathe and make peanuts for me?
Everyone: Why are there so many people plotting behind the scenes? Why is no one quiet? Just how coveted is the Xie family's throne? How many people want to take its place?
Emperor Mingxi: Same question!
Master, this epidemic is primarily caused by human error, and secondarily by natural forces. If it weren't for someone deliberately mixing infected people with the disaster victims...
It also prevented the subsequent simultaneous outbreak of the epidemic in multiple locations, which came on fiercely.
The *Dayan Shilu* records that in the early spring of the fifth year of the Yuankang era, an epidemic broke out in many prefectures, and its devastation was described as "people died in their homes" and "the entire population was wiped out."
They were all killed inside the gate! Their entire family was wiped out!
These eight words kept repeating in the ears of the Emperor and his ministers of Dayan, and the entire hall fell silent. Cai Xian, who was still presenting a report on the follow-up trial of the four major families, opened his mouth but found that he could not make a sound.
Bao Yuanjun, Wu Yuanjing, Wang Shoushen, and other elders staggered back two steps, their violently trembling bodies being promptly supported by those behind them.
These people's unusual behavior caught the attention of certain individuals, who became increasingly certain that something unknown was happening in the imperial court.
Otherwise, the final trial and verdict requested by Minister Cai regarding the four major families would have been quite conventional and wouldn't have elicited such a strong reaction from so many people simultaneously.
These people's strange behavior cannot be explained simply by saying they are "sick"!
Imperial Physician Sun Huajing said that some people have hidden illnesses, but why don't they believe it?
The hissing inhalations and gasps, like someone about to suffocate, made one feel as if they were in a snake pit or at a funeral.
If Yue Fuguang, who is in the midst of it all, still can't see that something is wrong with them, then pretending to be deaf and dumb is too obvious!
"Little Pearl, what's wrong with these people? Cai Xian is about to torture the family heads, why do they have such expressions?"
I don't know, could it be because the punishments he described were too cruel?
"Is it more brutal than branding, nailing to a chair, rat torture, or pasting official hats on paper? Look how pale their faces are!"
The people were completely bewildered by these punishments; just hearing their names made their hair stand on end!
Despite the doubts, there was no time to think too much about what these things were; the most urgent task was to dispel the suspicions of these two ancestors since childhood.
Ling Yinghua was the first to step forward and say, "Your Majesty, I believe that Minister Cai's words are somewhat inappropriate."
While the four families were at fault, deserving of execution and trial, does the excessive use of torture smack of coercion to extract confessions?
Shang Xuewen also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think what Chief Minister Ling said makes sense, and I believe that my colleagues share the same idea."
He focused his gaze on several adults whose expressions were clearly visible.
The men immediately understood and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I second that opinion. Minister Cai's mention is truly frightening!"
As he spoke, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, indicating that he was truly terrified!
[Womanly compassion! These officials are far too pedantic, especially that Chief Minister Ling! If it weren't for the capture of the four great families now...]
The people of those states will not have peace for the next few years!
Ling Yinghua: What did I do to deserve this? I just came out to smooth things over, why am I being singled out and scolded!
He looked at Emperor Mingxi with a hint of grievance. Emperor Mingxi covered his lips with his hand. How novel! I don't even dare to talk back when I'm being scolded, and you're going to be an exception!
Shang Xuewen and the others silently retreated and hid in the queue. "The divine artifact can't see me, can't see me!"
Ling Yinghua: You're disloyal! Who am I doing all this for?!
Emperor Mingxi: You'll get used to it!
Ling Yinghua: I can't get used to it at all!
"That's normal. Some old-fashioned people have read too much and their minds have become rigid! Let's not talk about them. Tell me, who exactly is this man-made disaster referring to?"
[Does the master want to get involved in this?]
"Little bead, haven't you noticed that my divine power is slowly recovering?"
[Does the master possess divine power despite being a mortal?]
"It's not that bad. I can only do things that ordinary people can't do. But it's only recovered a little bit, so it's normal that you didn't notice."
[Master, something's not right. Your physical body is just that of an ordinary mortal. How could your divine power have been restored? How could a mortal body withstand your divine power?]
"Because I have received the power of incense offerings, my primordial spirit controls my mortal body, which allows me to do extraordinary things."
[What does this have to do with your involvement in the epidemic?]
"Little bead, where do you think my incense comes from?"
Wu Yuanjing and the others, who burned incense three times a day to worship the moon, wondered to themselves, "Could it be because of our incense offerings?"
"It was naturally the work of ordinary people. By taking care of this matter, I can consider it as repaying my karmic debt."
They realized that the little immortal had regained some of his divine power because of their offerings, but he was eager to repay the debt of karma.
Trying to sever ties with them? Absolutely not!
The emperor and his minister exchanged a glance, and everything was understood without a word.
Since the little fairy lord won't board our boat, then we'll board hers. The incense must not be cut off, and the offerings will not be reduced. Today we repay the karmic debt, and tomorrow they will continue the offerings, and continue them as much as possible!
It seems it's time for the name of the Junior Tutor to resound throughout the entire Great Yan! Perhaps her title of Immortal Lord will also gradually spread...
With the offerings of countless people in his Great Yan Dynasty, and the imperial court funding the construction of temples in various places, there is a flourishing incense offering. How can the Junior Tutor clear himself of this karma?
We can't just abandon them and run away like we used to!
[How does the master intend to manage this? Although Little Pearl brought some miraculous medicines, there are too many mortals for them to use.]
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