Chapter 48 The Crown Prince is in Charge

Seeing the Great Chu Emperor asking so seriously, the Crown Prince also hurriedly said: "Father, you are wise. I think what you said is probably true. We should think of a way to deal with it as soon as possible."

The Emperor of Great Chu nodded but said nothing, just waiting for the Crown Prince's next words.

"In my opinion, we should deal with it as soon as possible to avoid such cruel situations as cannibalism."

After saying this, he looked up at the Great Chu Emperor and continued, "The first thing to do is naturally to reduce taxes so that the people can have enough food for their own consumption. It also depends on the results of the Ministry of Revenue's investigation. If there is still not enough, we should open the warehouses early to release the food."

"In May or June, local officials will have to conduct their own inspections and releases, register the number and location of the affected fields, and the number of people affected, and submit them to the court. Then they will decide whether to open the granaries and release grain again based on the situation."

"Afterwards, the imperial court will naturally send people to investigate the situation to prevent corruption at all levels of government from causing chaos in the country."

The prince then turned to look at the Great Chu Emperor: "The above is my humble opinion, please give me some advice."

The Great Chu Emperor looked at the Crown Prince with great satisfaction: "Now that you have good opinions on political affairs, this matter will be fully handed over to you. If there is anything that cannot be resolved, you can come and discuss it with me."

"I will definitely live up to your trust, father." The prince thanked him hurriedly.

"Although Jin Yu is injured and cannot attend court, he is a very insightful child in politics. You can consult with him when you encounter problems. Your third brother was very naughty in the past, but he was influenced by his grandfather and mother. Now I see that he has become much better after leaving those people, and he is very respectful to you. You can use both of them. When you ascend the throne in the future, they will be your capable assistants."

As the Great Chu Emperor said this, he held his forehead with his hand, pinched the position of the Zhuzhu acupoint with two fingers, and closed his eyes.

Seeing the Great Chu Emperor like this, the Crown Prince stepped forward and asked, "Father, is your head aching again?"

The Emperor of Chu nodded, looking unwilling to speak.

The prince then retreated to the outside and called Meng Quande to his side: "Father, have you had frequent headaches recently?"

"In reply to your Highness the Crown Prince," Meng Quande answered respectfully, "No, I didn't. It was only that day when your Highness the Crown Prince returned to the palace that I felt the pain once."

The prince nodded and said, "I see that father has a headache again. Let's go get the imperial physician."

In a short while, Doctor Zhao came to Yu's study carrying a medicine box. When he heard that His Majesty had a headache, he had already asked the medicine boy beside him to prepare the medicine and bring it along.

After the Great Chu Emperor took the medicine, he did not return to Longsheng Palace, but only rested for a while in Yu's study.

Seeing that the Emperor of Great Chu was settled, the prince left the study.

After leaving Yu's study, the prince went straight to Qingyun Palace. Yesterday, his aunt sent someone to tell him that he should go to Guangqin Marquis's Mansion to thank Madam Guan for the gift of medicine.

"Aunt," the prince entered Qingyun Palace and saw Concubine Chen taking Wanwan to bask in the sun in the courtyard, so he said, "It's still March and it's still a bit chilly. Aunt, please be careful."

Concubine Chen Gui smiled and said, "You are the same as your mother. She used to nag me at home, and now it's your turn."

Lu Xingwan also started laughing.

[Mother, you mean that the prince speaks like a woman! If the eldest daughter of the Han family came to the mansion in the future, wouldn't she be strictly controlled and become a strict husband? ]

The prince was not angry: "I am not doing this for my aunt, I am doing this for my ninth sister!"

After saying that, he walked over to Lu Xingwan, and seeing her rocking leisurely on the recliner, his heart couldn't help but relax as well.

After a while, he remembered the purpose of coming to Qingyun Palace: "Aunt, I'll go to Guangqin Marquis Mansion as soon as possible."

Concubine Chen Gui then stood up and asked, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"There are many things going on in the court right now. My father got angry again in the court today, saying that the Ministry of Revenue was not doing its job. Now he is having a headache!"

"Another headache? Your Majesty has always been in good health." Concubine Chen muttered.

"It may be because the previous dynasty was too busy and worried too much. I, your son, will share more of your worries." The prince said, bowing in the direction of Yu's study.

[The storybook didn't say that Father had a headache, did it? ]

[That's not right. According to the timeline in the storybook, Prince Rong has not yet usurped the throne, and my father is still alive and well! ]

[What's going on? Could it be that my father was not born to have a long life? ]

Listening to Lu Xingwan's thoughts, Concubine Chen Gui couldn't help but become worried.

Your Majesty's good health is the foundation of our country.

But suddenly I remembered someone.

He hurriedly said to the prince, "Take Chu Yan with you. He is the one who went to borrow the medicine. I have asked Jin Xin and Jin Yu to prepare the things. Let Jin Yu go with you."

Then he turned to look at Jinxin: "Jinxin, come with me to Ninghe Palace."

Ninghe Palace is the palace where Concubine Ning lived. When Concubine Ning was conferred the title of Concubine, Concubine Chen Gui asked the Emperor of Great Chu for the name, saying that the two words "Ninghe" were the most suitable for Concubine Ning.

Seeing that his aunt was anxious, the prince did not ask any more questions. He just replied "yes" and rushed to the Guangqin Marquis' Mansion with the things.

As for Concubine Chen Guifei, she quickly came to Ninghe Palace.

"Is your queen here?" Concubine Chen Gui asked before she entered the house.

"My sister is here." When Concubine Ning heard the voice of Concubine Chen Guifei, she hurried out from the room to greet her. Seeing Lu Xingwan in Jinxin's arms, she happily walked over and said, "Xiao Wanwan, would you like to hold your aunt?"

Lu Xingwan naturally knew that Concubine Ning was the one who saved her last time, so she immediately opened her little hands and snuggled into Concubine Ning's arms.

Concubine Ning looked at Concubine Chen Gui in surprise: "It seems that Xiao Wanwan likes me very much!"

"Of course, you are her savior!" Concubine Chen Gui said with a smile.

"Sister, please don't tease me and say something like ungrateful..."

But before he could finish his words, Concubine Chen Guifei pulled him into the house.

"I came to see you today because I have something important to tell you."

When Concubine Ning saw that Concubine Chen Guifei had a serious expression on her face, she stopped teasing Lu Xingwan and just held her, sat down obediently, and looked at Concubine Chen Guifei.

"Your Majesty, do you know about the headache you've been having recently?"

Concubine Ning shook her head, her face full of confusion.

"Forget it," Concubine Chen shook her head, "You are a person who doesn't care about worldly affairs. It's just that His Majesty has a headache, and the imperial physician has gone to see him many times, and they all said it was caused by overwork. But now His Majesty has had a few relapses, and I thought that you are a good doctor, so you should go and see His Majesty."

"Even the imperial physician can't cure it, what can I do..." Concubine Ning declined.

"Even the imperial physician couldn't cure Wanwan's illness before. Just take a dose of medicine and bathe, and Wanwan will be cured." Seeing that she refused, Concubine Chen said anxiously.

Seeing her like this, Concubine Ning quickly said, "Don't worry, sister. I'll go right away."

"Thank you, sister." Concubine Chen Gui finally breathed a sigh of relief. "I will go talk to His Majesty about this first, and then I will send someone to invite you back later."

After saying that, he hurriedly took Lu Xingwan and ran to Yu's study.

Only Concubine Ning was left sighing behind him.