The emperor put down the memorial in his hand and spoke.

"Liu Dehai, you are the current deputy chief steward of internal affairs. Tell me, what is the situation of the plague in the palace? I believe you should know the most, right?"

Liu Dehai thought about it and thought to himself, fortunately he was the one who knew the most. Otherwise, if he couldn't answer this question, he would probably lose the position of general manager he had just obtained.

He said without hesitation.

"Yes, sire."

"The plague has been spreading in the capital for a month, and it has been raging in the palace for nearly twenty days. During these twenty days, nearly thirteen concubines have been sent to the cold palace."

"There are also 37 guards and 49 palace maids who were sent to the cold palace! This situation is indeed very urgent for the palace. If it weren't for the mediation of the Imperial Hospital and Princess Ye, I'm afraid the matter would be even more serious!"

When the emperor heard the words "Princess Ye", he naturally became more sensitive.

"Princess Ye? Is she Chu Mobai's princess?"

Liu Dehai nodded quickly and continued.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Princess Ye has some medical skills, inherited from her family, and also discussed with the people in the Imperial Hospital. In the end, she helped everyone in the palace to solve the plague situation."

"Therefore, if it weren't for the treatment of the Imperial Hospital, I'm afraid the situation in the palace would be even more critical than it is now. Your Majesty, please think twice."

After hearing what Liu Dehai said, the emperor patted the table lightly and said.

"Is it like this?"

"If that's the case, why did the last chief steward tell me that there was no such thing in the palace, and he also said that the war on the border was more urgent?"

After hearing these words, Liu Dehai suddenly realized that it was no wonder that the emperor was not surprised by what was happening now. It turned out that it was because the previous chief steward whispered in his ear. No wonder the emperor didn't feel anything at all. This might be one of the reasons.

After thinking about this, Liu Dehai said immediately.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the old steward is afraid that you are too worried and too busy with state affairs, so he..."

But after hearing these words, the emperor slammed the table heavily.

"I see!"

"I cannot bear to see my people being harmed like this. Can you think of a way to quickly cure the plague? I wonder what the people at the Imperial Hospital have told you?"

Liu Dehai thought that his chance to make a contribution had come. If he could communicate well with His Majesty and the Imperial Hospital at this time, it would be a good thing for him.

So he said immediately.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"The Imperial Hospital told me that it is not difficult to cure the plague. However, the capital city is short of a herb called Trichosanthes. If we had Trichosanthes, the plague could be slowly resolved. There are so many of them in the capital city, so we need to collect a large amount of Trichosanthes."

"Now, because of the plague, there is no way for everyone to leave the capital easily. I'm afraid this matter needs your help, Your Majesty!"

After hearing what Liu Dehai said, the emperor nodded slightly and said lightly.

"Write it down."

Liu Dehai quickly picked up the paper and pen on another small table and placed them next to the emperor, while he prepared to start writing.

"Immediately order the six ministries and the prime minister to find a way to bring the smallpox outside the capital into the capital. No matter what, this must be completed within half a month!"

After hearing this, Liu Dehai naturally wrote it down quickly and muttered something to himself at the same time.

"Prime Minister..."

After hearing what Liu Dehai said, the emperor naturally turned his gaze and said at the same time.

"What happened to Qian Hongyi?"

Liu Dehai thought about it and then spoke in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, I just heard that... the young master of the Prime Minister's Mansion was in and out of the fireworks area, and a large number of people infected with the plague were found in the buildings where the fireworks area is located this morning. I'm afraid that the young master of the Prime Minister's Mansion will also be abnormal after returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion..."

After hearing these words, the emperor's eyes suddenly became serious.

Although Liu Dehai's tone seemed a little doubtful, and it seemed as if he had heard it, it was because of what Liu Dehai said that the emperor immediately paid attention to it, and he immediately said.

"Is it true?"

Liu Dehai thought about it for a moment and did not directly answer the emperor's question, but spoke indirectly.

"Your Majesty, it is said that this plague is extremely contagious, and only a very small number of people are immune to contact with the person who spreads it."

"I heard that even if you are in the same room with someone who has the plague, you are very likely to be infected with the plague. As for what is going on in the Prime Minister's Mansion, I really don't know!"

"Perhaps only the Prime Minister knows about this matter, but I don't know whether the Prime Minister will cover it up..."

Before Liu Dehai finished speaking, the emperor spoke.

"Liu Dehai, pass on my instructions."

Liu Dehai lowered his head quickly.

"From today on, the Prime Minister's Mansion will be sealed off. There may be someone infected with the plague in the Prime Minister's Mansion. For now, no one in the Prime Minister's Mansion is allowed to leave. Where is Prime Minister Qian Hongyi now?"

Before Liu Dehai could answer, the emperor continued.

"Forget it. No matter where he is, if he is not in the Prime Minister's Residence, then it would be best if he is in the Prime Minister's Residence...then don't come out for the time being!"

"Your Majesty, is it necessary to send imperial doctors to check?" Liu Dehai asked.

The emperor spoke very directly.

“No need!”

"Now is a critical moment. There is no need to send the imperial doctors to the Prime Minister's Mansion. If the imperial doctors make a mistake and get the plague, who will take care of them in the palace?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Liu Dehai nodded quickly.

"Send someone to deal with this matter right now... Forget it, just go yourself!"

"I still trust you very much. You are the new chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You should handle this matter! Dress up nicely and don't embarrass me!"

After hearing what he said, Liu Dehai was even more surprised and nodded continuously.

"As you command! Your Majesty is wise!"

And just after he said this, the emperor just waved his hand casually.

"Okay, go ahead if you have nothing else to do. I still have several memorials to read."

After hearing this, Liu Dehai nodded quickly, then backed out of the South Study. At this moment, he was obviously extremely excited.

This time I can actually help Qian Ruoyu!