Zhao Ji pondered for a moment, turned around and walked to the side hall and knocked on Yueying's door.

"Chief Yue, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Zhao Ji's voice came from outside the door, and Yueying, who was practicing martial arts, subconsciously felt her heart tighten.

But she quickly calmed down and opened the door.

Zhao Ji, who was outside the door, smiled faintly. Unexpectedly, he did not enter the hall, but stood at the door and said, "Chief Yue, I wonder if you can take me to see the emperor. I have something important to report!"

Yueying was slightly startled, and then she noticed that Zhao Ji looked very serious. Thinking of recent events, she blurted out, "Is it related to the previous refugee incident?"

Zhao Ji smiled but said nothing.

Yueying instantly realized that she was a little abrupt. Since Zhao Ji chose to report to the emperor, it was obvious that only the emperor could hear the first-hand information about this matter.

But asking this question at this critical moment was obviously an offense.

Yueying thought for a moment and said to Zhao Ji, "The emperor's condition has been recurring recently. Although he has improved a lot, he should not overwork himself. I will pass on the message for you first. It depends on whether the emperor will see it or not!"

Zhao Ji nodded and said nothing.

If it was just a normal audience, Zhao Ji could visit the emperor at any time, but Zhao Ji did not intend to bring this difficult matter to the table. At least until the situation was completely clear, this matter had to be kept secret for the time being.

We must not alarm those old foxes in the court.

Not long after, Yueying came back and asked Zhao Ji to go with her to the emperor's bedroom.

Ever since taking the pills Zhao Ji brought him last time, the emperor could feel his body's vitality gradually recovering, and even his spirits were much better than before.

So although the emperor claimed to be ill and could not go out during this period, he was actually doing some things in secret.

For example, summoning Zhao Ji late at night.

After Yueying sent Zhao Ji into the bedroom, no one knew where she went, but Zhao Ji could always feel Yueying's presence around him.

It is obvious that the moon shadow is still playing a surveillance role.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Zhao Ji bowed with neither arrogance nor servility.

The emperor narrowed his eyes, suddenly got off the bed, came to Zhao Ji and supported him.

During this physical contact, Zhao Ji heard the emperor's thoughts.

[This must be the eunuch I asked for before. I think he has been given an official position. I wonder what he is here to report... I hope it is not some trivial matter! ]

[If it's not a serious matter, I'll dismiss him from his post... But if you tell others about it, he'll be considered my savior. If he's meritorious, I'll give him a position in the harem.]

[After all, I have to set an example on the surface. I can't let those common people think that I am a person who doesn't keep his word and repays kindness with enmity. I want my name to go down in history! ]

Zhao Ji heard all the emperor's thoughts. When he looked up at the emperor's amiable appearance, Zhao Ji was no longer fooled.

"My dear, do you have something important to report to me so late at night? Tell me about it!"

The emperor looked at Zhao Ji and said.

Zhao Ji suddenly knelt on the ground, looking guilty and said: "I am guilty of not being able to accommodate a large number of refugees in Kyoto. I really don't know what to do, so I come to ask the emperor for a favor!"

When these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned.

Zhao Ji even noticed that Yueying's breathing paused.

The emperor frowned slightly. After all, he had sat in this position for so long that he instantly grasped the key points of Zhao Ji's words.

"When did the capital city have a large number of refugees?"

The emperor's voice was defensive.

Zhao Ji now saw that the emperor had grasped the key point and had successfully aroused his interest.

Only then did he tell the story.

"What? You said these people are all from Hua'an County? The name Huang Anjun sounds familiar..."

The emperor's eyes revealed confusion, and Zhao Ji quickly reminded the emperor: "Hua'an County is the place where flood disasters were reported a month ago."

After Zhao Ji mentioned this, the emperor remembered the situation in this place.

"If I remember correctly, when the situation in Hua'an County was reported, I arranged for the Ministry of Revenue to allocate silver and funds, and even raised food to send over. What is the large amount you just mentioned?"

The emperor's eyes gradually became sharp as he looked Zhao Ji up and down.

Zhao Ji said calmly, "From the beginning of the month to now, the number of refugees pouring in has exceeded a thousand. The governor of Jingzhao Prefecture has temporarily placed them in the woods outside the capital, but this is only a stopgap measure..."

"I really don't know how to deal with such a large number of refugees. If these refugees are used by people with ulterior motives, I'm afraid they will become a force..."

Zhao Ji pretended to be worried as he spoke, and sure enough, the emperor's brows furrowed even more.

The emperor has been on the throne for so long, so he is not a naive young man who knows nothing.

Now in the capital, the princes who are restless everywhere because of the emperor's serious illness have given the emperor a headache.

There are still a large number of refugees gathering outside the capital. If they are not handled properly, and if they are forced into abdication by some prince, these refugees will be most easily instigated!

Realizing the seriousness of the matter, the emperor began to feel a little annoyed and paced back and forth in the room.

Suddenly, he stopped in front of Zhao Ji, turned around and looked at Zhao Ji carefully. The emperor found that although Zhao Ji reported with fear and trepidation, his eyes were actually firm and he was not particularly anxious.

The emperor was moved: "What do you think of this, my dear minister?"

After saying this, the emperor reached out and patted Zhao Ji on the shoulder, looking approachable.

[If this person can handle this matter well, he can become my confidant and be of great use! ]

A brief thought flashed through Zhao Ji's mind, and he calmed himself down. Originally, he had not intended to show his talents so early.

But it is obvious that the emperor now wants to see some results and solutions.

Zhao Ji raised his head, looked at the emperor, and said in a firm tone: "I suspect there is something fishy going on, especially the disaster relief money..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the emperor's expression changed instantly and became extremely serious.

In fact, the emperor himself knew the key to this matter. He just needed someone to step forward and say it for him, and preferably help him resolve the matter quickly.

There was silence in the emperor's bedroom. After Zhao Ji finished speaking, he lowered his head, as if he was waiting to see what would happen.

"Hahahaha!" After an unknown amount of time, the emperor's hearty laughter was heard.

"When you offered me medicine, I was right about you!" The emperor looked at Zhao Ji with sharp eyes and praised him.

"Since you have noticed the problem, are you willing to investigate for me?"