In a place unknown to Shen Yuhan, the black shadow dropped the handkerchief and returned to the marquis's villa.
When Song Xiaoya returned from investigating the palace, the black shadow immediately stepped forward to report: "I have already given the handkerchief to Lord Shen."
The handkerchief was prepared by them in advance, and it was not actually Li Junyi's personal belongings.
The original intention was to confuse Shen Yuhan, but now it is just right to use it.
Hearing this, Song Xiaoya happily clapped her hands. "As long as Shen Yuhan investigates this matter, Li Junyi will suspect him of being the eavesdropper. When the time comes, it will be us who will benefit from the conflict."
If Li Junyi really killed Shen Yuhan, it would be easy for her to get the defense map and other things in the future.
Even if she didn't kill him, it didn't matter. As long as Li Junyi was tied up by Shen Yuhan, she couldn't control her. She didn't believe that with her ability to manipulate people's hearts, Shen Qiu Nian would not marry her back home.
During the morning court session the next day, someone suddenly stumbled into the hall.
"Your Majesty, a sudden flood has struck Qi County, submerging several nearby towns and villages! The people of Qi County are now agitated. If we don't send an imperial envoy to provide relief immediately, the people will be forced to flee their homes, and riots are imminent!"
Due to the disaster, the people had no food to eat and no place to live, so they had to leave their homes to find a way to survive.
However, if a large number of disaster victims migrate within the territory of Dazheng, it will cause great trouble.
Upon hearing this, there was a lot of discussion in the court.
After a while, the emperor spoke: "This disaster must be dealt with. Is there anyone in the court who can handle this matter now?"
Many officials looked at each other and suddenly fell silent.
Disasters are always extremely difficult to deal with.
First, after the disaster, the people's dissatisfaction with the officials will intensify. If not handled properly, it will cause civil unrest.
Secondly, plagues often occur after disasters. If they are not handled properly, a large number of people will die tragically, causing greater trouble.
"Why not let Prince Jian'an handle this?" Zhou Shiran stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and then said, "Everyone knows that Prince Jian'an is young and promising. Furthermore, he holds some military power and can mobilize the local garrison to suppress those who cause unwarranted rebellion. He is the perfect choice to handle this disaster."
After he stood up, many ministers agreed with him.
It was as if Shen Yuhan’s failure to go to Qi County would be a heinous crime.
Hearing this, Shen Yuhan glanced at Zhou Shiran indifferently without saying anything.
The disaster came suddenly, and for Zhou Shiran, it was just an opportunity to kick him out of the capital.
Once he leaves Beijing, Zhou Shiran will probably erase all the clues from the past as soon as possible.
After hearing what Zhou Shiran said, the emperor thought it made sense. He turned to Shen Yuhan and asked, "My dear Shen, what do you think?"
Shen Yuhan bowed respectfully, then said: "I am willing to follow the arrangements of the emperor."
"In that case, I will appoint you as the Imperial Commissioner to immediately rush to Qi County to deal with the flood. No delay is allowed."
"In addition, the court has allocated three thousand taels of silver to purchase grain and fodder from various locations and transport them to Qi County. Minister Shen Aiqing will also arrange the personnel to escort the grain and fodder himself."
"I accept your order." Shen Yuhan knelt on one knee and saluted.
A hint of pride flashed in Zhou Shiran's eyes.
After leaving the hall, he walked to Shen Yuhan's side, the corners of his lips curled up slightly: "Prince Jian'an, it is not an easy task to deal with the disaster. You need to pay more attention to it. Don't be distracted by other things and delay this matter. If the emperor investigates, you may not be able to bear it."
Shen Yuhan raised the corners of his lips slightly, his face showing pure coldness: "Prime Minister, someone like me can naturally handle all the things that need to be handled beautifully, so there is no need for you to worry about it for me."
"You are so powerful in the court that you are gradually overshadowing the emperor. Don't you think that the emperor will also have doubts about you?"
No matter how much the emperor dotes on the imperial concubine, once it involves imperial power, it is not something a woman can decide.
The two had a tit-for-tat confrontation and then parted on bad terms.
Shen Yuhan returned to the palace and ordered people to pack their bags. Before leaving, he went to find Fang Qingyue.
Although he left people to guard Fang Qingyue during the time he was away from the capital, if Fang Qingyue was in danger, rescue might not come in time.
Fang Qingyue needs to pay attention to this.
Hearing this, Fang Qingyue frowned slightly, and after a while she said, "I want to go with you."
"Qi County is located in a remote area with strong winds and sandstorms. After the flood, the people are restless. If you go with me, I'm afraid you will encounter danger. It's not possible." Shen Yuhan refused mercilessly.
Fang Qingyue gently hooked her fingers around the ribbon around his waist and said softly, "But I can't bear to leave you."
"What's more, after a flood, there will inevitably be an epidemic. I have studied with Master for such a long time, and I have a certain ability to diagnose and treat epidemics, and I can also help you."
Her eyes were like those of a little deer, staring straight at Shen Yuhan, making him feel lustful.
But when he thought of what Fang Qingyue said, he had to admit that it was difficult to find people in the whole capital with better medical skills than Fang Qingyue.
After all, Doctor Mu is a bit old, and he probably can't stand such a rush.
He held the back of Fang Qingyue's head with his big hand, forcing her lips closer and closer to his. Just before he put his lips on hers, he said in a hoarse voice, "Forget it. I really can't do anything about you."
If I want to bring Fang Qingyue with me, I have to pack other things too.
Shen Yuhan simply stayed overnight in the Fang family's old house. The next day, at dawn, the two of them set out for Qi County.
Although there was a canal near the capital, there was no waterway. To reach Qi County, one had to pass through several cities before a boat could be taken.
Because time was too tight, Shen Yuhan asked Chi Feng to pretend to be the coachman, and he and Fang Qingyue pretended to be a couple and headed southwest.
One day, as the sky gradually darkened, the carriage stopped outside a shop on the side of the road.
Shen Yuhan and Fang Qingyue got out of the car and went to the restaurant to eat.
To conceal their identities, they both wore dark grey clothing. As soon as they sat down in the restaurant, waiters came over and enthusiastically introduced the restaurant's food.
Shen Yuhan ordered a few dishes, which were served quickly.
Fang Qingyue took a bite of the food, raised her eyes and winked at Shen Yuhan, then glanced at the waiter beside her.
The store is located in a remote area with no trees around to block the view. The storefront is gray and the inside is almost the same.
The food was also extremely simple, and even the only seasoning was salt.
But the two waiters in the store looked big and strong, and did not look like servants that could be trained in this kind of store.
Shen Yuhan nodded imperceptibly.
He had just discovered that there was something wrong with the store. The store looked huge from the outside, but the hall was pitifully small and could only accommodate a few tables.
Faintly, he could still smell a faint smell of blood.
But since the two of them had walked in and left immediately, it would inevitably arouse suspicion. He also wanted to take a closer look to see what secrets this shop was hiding.
So the two of them continued to eat the food naturally, as if they didn't notice anything wrong at all.
After dinner, the two went to their room to rest.
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