"I heard that a plague has broken out in Liangzhou, and His Majesty is summoning renowned doctors from all over the capital to go to Liangzhou. My second sister is a highly skilled physician, and she is also the famous Liangyue Divine Physician. If she were willing to help..."
Shen Jinshu didn't continue, but Shen Feng clearly understood her meaning, and his expression changed from gloomy to sunny. "I will go to the palace now."
After saying that, Shen Feng rushed to the palace without stopping.
The plague is no ordinary disease; it can be deadly.
Send Song Zhiyu to Liangzhou to treat the people suffering from the plague. If she can cure them, she will be lucky, and her father will also benefit from it.
By the time she realized her things were missing, it was too late; Shu'er had already married into the Prince Li's mansion in a grand ceremony.
Does she really think she can go to the Prince Li's mansion to ask for money?
If he couldn't be cured and unfortunately died from the plague, all the better. The dozens of boxes of treasures in Songxi Courtyard, as well as the countless fertile fields and shops, would all be his to keep, and he could do whatever he wanted with them.
*
The Imperial Palace, Taiji Hall.
"You said you wanted Song Zhiyu to go to Liangzhou to treat the plague? Isn't she your own daughter?" Emperor Yun looked down at Shen Feng, who was kneeling in the hall, with a half-smile.
It seems that his future daughter-in-law is indeed not valued in the Marquis's mansion. I have never seen a father push his own daughter into a fire pit.
The plague in Liangzhou was raging, and even Li Yuandu dared not say for sure that he could escape safely. Shen Feng, however, was quite capable and directly pushed Song Zhiyu out.
Upon hearing this, a bead of cold sweat broke out on Shen Feng's forehead. He carefully considered his words before speaking, "It is true that Song Zhiyu is my biological daughter, but she is also a physician. As the saying goes, a physician has a benevolent heart. Now that a plague has broken out in Liangzhou and the people are suffering greatly, since she has the ability, she should step forward."
"Though my heart aches for my daughter, my thoughts are even more with the people of Liangzhou. If sacrificing her alone could bring peace to the entire Liangzhou, it would be her honor."
Zhou Xingzhi gave a forced smile, "Lord Shen is truly righteous. So it's not his own life that he can speak so lightly and be so generous with other people's money."
By the way, it seems that the Second Young Master Shen is also a disciple of the Resurrection Hall, and his medical skills are quite good. Why doesn't Lord Shen recommend him?
"Although Mu Xun is a disciple of Huishengtang, his medical skills are far inferior to Zhiyu's. Sending him to Liangzhou would only cause trouble, and I, your humble servant, do not wish to create any more problems." Shen Feng was telling the truth. As his father, he knew perfectly well what Mu Xun was capable of.
As soon as Shen Feng finished speaking, Li Wang also stepped forward.
“Father, I agree with Lord Shen’s opinion. This plague in Liangzhou has had a great impact, causing widespread panic. If it is not resolved quickly, it will spread to an uncontrollable point, and even a god could not save us.”
I've heard that Miss Song is the renowned Liangyue Divine Physician. With her intervention, this plague might be brought under control.
Li Wang paused, his meaningful gaze sweeping over Zhou Xingzhi, his face full of righteous indignation, "Your Highness the Crown Prince cares deeply for Miss Song and does not want her to take risks. I can understand that, after all, everyone has moments when they act impulsively."
However, the lives of the people of Liangzhou are also of great importance, concerning the peace and stability of the dynasty. We hope that Your Highness can temporarily set aside personal feelings and prioritize the greater good.
He subtly tried to sow discord among Zhou Xing, and sure enough, he saw the Emperor Yun's brows furrow.
The Zhou family really produces romantics, especially their son Zhou Xingzhi, who is most like him.
Thinking of this, Emperor Yun even felt a little smug.
"Heh, what if I simply disagree?" Zhou Xingzhi scoffed, his eyes turning icy. The Prince of Li had miscalculated; he had misjudged the situation by trying to use the gossip of the court officials to pressure him.
Shen Feng was stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected the Crown Prince to value Song Zhiyu so much, willing to withstand the pressure from everyone rather than let Song Zhiyu take risks.
He was getting anxious. If Song Zhiyu really didn't go to Liangzhou, how would he raise enough dowry for Shu'er? He also wouldn't be able to explain it to the Prince of Li.
Just then, the emperor spoke, breaking the deadlock, "Summon Song Zhiyu, I want to hear her thoughts."
Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent. They looked at each other, exchanged uneasy glances, and then silently looked away.
*
Half an incense stick later, Song Zhiyu entered the palace.
Walking on the palace road, she bumped right into Consort Cheng's sedan chair.
"Miss Song, we meet again." Consort Cheng's voice, which was gentle yet sharp, came from inside the sedan chair.
She finally began to properly examine the young girl in front of her, whom she had initially looked down upon. It was a skill in itself to make her son wary of her.
"Your Highness, Consort Cheng." Song Zhiyu's expression remained calm as she exchanged a glance with Consort Cheng without any attempt to conceal her gaze.
"What a pity. I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to see Miss Song again. I quite like you, girl." Consort Cheng fiddled with her nail guards, her regret on her face seemed genuine, but more so, it was schadenfreude.
To be honest, she preferred Song Zhiyu to Shen Jinshu, but Song Zhiyu had gotten involved with the Crown Prince.
"Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness. I am truly unworthy of them. However, His Majesty has ordered me to go to the Taiji Hall to meet with the Emperor. Therefore, I shall take my leave now."
After saying this, Song Zhiyu turned and left without waiting for Consort Cheng's response.
Seeing such a decisive and efficient retreat made Consort Cheng furious.
Apart from the Empress Dowager and the Empress, she had never been mistreated by anyone in the palace. Song Zhiyu is truly admirable.
She angrily flung her sleeve, each word seemingly spitting out from between her teeth, "I'd like to see if you'll still be able to laugh later."
*
Taiji Hall.
"Song Zhiyu, are you willing to go to Liangzhou?" Emperor Yun didn't beat around the bush and asked Song Zhiyu for his opinion directly.
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