Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

After leaving the temporary camp, brother and sister Lu Chen and Jiang Chengwan headed to Xipingfang without stopping.

There is no doubt about the horror of the blood plague. Once infected, in the understanding of most people, death is almost certain. However, Lu Chen has only seen the specific symptoms in books. Although there are specialized officials and medical officers Explain, but in the end you still have to see it with your own eyes before you can make a judgment.

See if there is any way to treat those who are sick.

Let’s see if this epidemic aura is really unsolvable.

And the reason for this is not that he deliberately went to the most dangerous place to die.

At least now, he has no intention of deliberately seeking death and becoming an immortal.

At this time, he simply wanted to save as many people as possible, nothing more.

On the way, Jiang Chengdao followed the two of them, silently watching the emperor and his ministers who were almost walking side by side.

After a while, he suddenly walked up to Lu Chen and said out of nowhere: "Lu Shangshu, I suddenly remembered something and want to ask you for advice."

Hearing this, Lu Chen suddenly paused his thoughts, and then said very politely: "I don't dare to ask for advice. If His Highness the Holy King has any advice, it doesn't matter."

Jiang Chengwan slowed down and turned his head at the same time, looking at Jiang Chengdao with confusion.

Under the confused gazes of the two people, Jiang Chengdao thought for a moment and seemed to be organizing his words.

After a moment, he spoke slowly.

"Lu Shangshu, what do you think about the harem's participation in politics?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen had no reaction, but Jiang Chengwan felt a chill in his heart, and then quietly hid his true appearance. On the surface, he looked the same as before, and there was no difference at all.

After all, she is an existence that can endure under the nose of Empress Dowager Zhao for six years without arousing any suspicion. Whether it is scheming or city government, she is extremely good, and her expression management has already reached the level of proficiency. As long as she is alert, almost no one can You can tell what she is thinking.

When Jiang Chengdao said these words, he secretly paid attention to the changes in Jiang Chengwan's expression. With the perception of the Holy King level, as long as there was anything strange about her, he would never escape his eyes.

However, he still didn't see any emotional changes in Jiang Chengwan.

She looked confused, tilted her head, and looked at Jiang Chengdao.

"Why did the Holy King suddenly ask this?"

Lu Chen was also a little curious.

"Could it be that the Holy Princess is extremely talented and His Highness the Holy King wants her to assist in handling the government affairs in Cangming Realm?"

To be honest, like most people, he doesn't really have much idea about the Cangming Realm. He only knows that the Cangming Realm has extremely powerful combat power and is transcendent. However, due to some restrictions, the top combat power of the four holy realms He won't leave the holy realm easily, that's all.

As for Saint King Cangming, he really didn't know if he had a Saint Princess or if he had a concubine, let alone what kind of person the Saint Princess was.

Saint King Cangming didn't mention it, and he didn't bother to ask. After all, he wasn't interested in these things, so he would only ask when it was mentioned like this.

Jiang Chengdao's eyes shook slightly.

"That's not true. I haven't married a wife yet, and there is no ancestral system in the Holy Realm that prohibits the harem from participating in politics. There are many precedents among the Holy Kings in the past for husbands and wives to be in charge of state affairs together, so."

At this point, he paused, and then said: "I don't quite understand why Daxia is so taboo about people in the harem. I would like to ask Lu Shangshu what he thinks about this, so as to make a reference and see whether the holy realm needs to be implemented. This system.”

"I see."

Lu Chen nodded, expressing understanding.

After all, the Holy King is the master of a country, so it is normal to be interested in these things.

However, deep in the corner of Jiang Chengwan's eyes, an imperceptible subtle color quietly flashed.

The fifth prince, a dignified prince who received an orthodox royal education and was a royal hero who participated in the battle for the right to inherit the throne, doesn’t understand that the harem cannot interfere in politics?

is it possible?

However, despite noticing something, Jiang Chengwan still had a calm expression on his face and just looked at Lu Chen with a calm look.

Under the gaze of the two brothers and sisters, Lu Chen thought for a moment, then slowly spoke and gave his answer: "Although the ancestral system formulated by Emperor Taizu Hongwu when he founded the country thousands of years ago, many of them are no longer suitable for today's Daxia severely restricted or even brought down the development of Daxia, such as the sea ban, the gentry not paying taxes, etc. However, the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, but it was one of the few good governance that must always be adhered to."

"This case must not be opened."

Hearing what Lu Chen said, Jiang Chengdao couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.

Jiang Chengwan's expression remained unchanged.

Lu Chen then continued to give examples of the dangers and lessons learned from the harem's involvement in politics, explaining the reasons why Taizu established this rule.

Jiang Chengdao nodded repeatedly when he heard this, but secretly he kept gauging his sister's reaction.

The results are clear.

Calm.

After a moment, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that I think too much.

"certainly."

Lu Chen, who didn't realize anything, added: "Government should be adapted to local conditions, and appropriate decrees should be formulated based on the actual situation, and follow up at all times. If there are any deviations or inappropriate things, adjustments must be made immediately to check for leaks and fill the gaps. The harem must not Intervening in politics is a rule set by Emperor Taizu based on the national conditions of Daxia. It may not be suitable for the Holy Realm. Perhaps the two sages in the same dynasty are more in line with the national conditions of the Holy Realm. His Highness the Holy King must carefully consider it and never apply it mechanically. "

Jiang Chengdao savored these words carefully.

After a moment, he suddenly and solemnly raised his hand to Lu Chen.

"What Lu Shangshu said is reasonable, and I have learned from it."

The ancestral rule that the harem was not allowed to interfere with politics actually had little impact on him. He had completely understood the logic behind this rule when he was a prince, but Lu Chen's understanding of governing gave him a new insight.

"His Royal Highness, you're welcome."

As these words fell, this inexplicable episode was over.

As he spoke, the clear sound of horse hooves gradually slowed down.

The three of them soon arrived at Xipingfang.

The Xuanji Guards waiting at the door naturally recognized them, and after bowing respectfully, they were let through.

Xipingfang is located in the southwest corner of Xiping County. It is the farthest district from the prosperous area in the core of the county. It has always been a slum in the county. Even though Xingping County has prospered a lot because of Lu Chen, it still looks a bit rundown. .

After times got better, many of the people who originally lived here moved away, so Xiao Yun moved all the few remaining people in Xipingfang and set it up as a blood epidemic disposal point.

In addition to the barely renovated private houses, there are wards built with Qingningwei tents just like the temporary camps.

However, the atmosphere here is obviously much more solemn than that of the temporary camp.

On the road, you can occasionally see military doctors walking quickly with medicine boxes on their backs. Around each ward, there are at least five formation mages maintaining the magic circle. From inside the ward, there are screams and bursts of screams. There was a burst of violent coughing.

The air is filled with the pungent smell of purple orchid powder, which can inhibit the spread of the epidemic to a certain extent, making people instinctively feel a little uncomfortable.

Lu Chen took a deep breath and walked into the nearest private house.

An ordinary peasant woman with a gray complexion was lying on the hospital bed inside.

"Cough cough cough!!!"

Before he could get close, the peasant woman suddenly coughed violently, and the phlegm she coughed up by the window revealed a strange dark red color.

The doctor who was cooking medicine on the side did not notice the person coming behind him. When he saw this scene, his expression suddenly changed and he almost instinctively wanted to leave.

But as soon as he stood up, something suddenly occurred to him. After a struggle flashed across his face, he gritted his teeth, picked up the cooked soup, and walked to the peasant woman.

"Auntie, come here and drink this medicine."

There are spiritual shields all around his body, and he is also covered with a layer of spiritual armor, but even so, it cannot guarantee 100% isolation from the plague. Once infected, even cultivators cannot escape the erosion of the blood plague. .

However, facing the threat of the blood epidemic, as a member of the Qingning Guard, he did not shrink back after all.

Looking at the decoction handed to her, the peasant woman was inexplicably moved.

People infected with the blood epidemic, especially ordinary people, are basically bound to die, and they will also endanger others. At this time, even biological children may not necessarily be waiting at the bedside, let alone outsiders?

But this young man, who was only in his early twenties, had been staying in such a dangerous place, taking care of her, a common man who was so ordinary that there was no chance of any reward.

How could she not be moved by such kindness?

"Young man, you are a good person."

She reluctantly opened her mouth and said with great difficulty: "Auntie, if you can't survive this blood epidemic, you'd better not waste your efforts in vain. Get out of here quickly to avoid being dragged down by auntie. If you also contract this disease, auntie, I won't be able to save you." I won’t feel at ease”

When the doctor heard this, he shook his head decisively.

"The Governor-General has said that it is a matter of being loyal to the people at the expense of the people's salary. We soldiers must drink water and think about the source. We must not forget our roots. When the people are in trouble, how can we back down?"

As he spoke, he handed the soup forward a little more, and at the same time stretched out his other hand, scooped up a spoonful, and brought it to the peasant woman's mouth.

"Auntie, don't think too much. These are what we and other Daxia soldiers should do. Moreover, the military orders are like mountains. I am only following orders, just like fighting. How can I escape from the battle?"

At this point, he seemed to suddenly realize something, and added: "Oh, the Governor is Mr. Lu."

Hearing this, the peasant woman's face suddenly shed tears.

As a person from Xingping County, how could she not know about the famous Mr. Lu?

No wonder this young man is so interested in ordinary people like them. It turns out that Mr. Lu brought him here.

"They are all good people and good officials. Madam, I have lived for decades and finally saw a good world. It's a pity."

At the end of the sentence, her eyes gradually dimmed.

After a moment, she closed her eyes and slowly fell to the side. (End of chapter)