As a first-class minister of the Duan Dynasty, Lu Yue had never been so embarrassed.
Going to court today felt like walking out of a refugee camp.
To be honest, no one from aristocratic families would believe that Lu Yue would actually grind himself into this state for the sake of those people, and no one of them dared to speak out in anger.
When Ji Sang arrived late, Lu Yue was already standing upright in the court hall.
In fact, Ji Sangwan could have come earlier, but he just didn't want to give up the good show in front of him, so he looked at the person in front of him with extremely calm eyes.
When Lu Yue saw Ji Sangwan coming over, there was a flash of panic in his eyes.
He originally wanted to take advantage of Ji Sangwan's absence to include the affairs in the epidemic area as the scope of his meritorious service. After all, to be honest, since the founding of the Duan Dynasty, no one has ever led so well without suffering a large number of casualties. , and the affairs in the epidemic area have been dealt with.
He naturally wants this glory and wealth.
Ji Sangwan was dressed neatly. After bowing, the emperor said, "Lu Aiqing, why are you so exhausted after so much travel?"
Lu Yue glanced at Ji Sangwan and seemed to insist that a girl of Ji Sangwan's age could not cause any trouble, and his face was full of disdain.
He just glanced at Ji Sangwan, and then spoke sternly: "I worked day and night for the disaster area, and finally I was lucky enough to live up to my mission.
Moreover, I have dealt with the plague properly. This time, the people are grateful that the plague did not cause large-scale deaths! "
Just what Lu Yue said was enough to make everyone in the hall shine.
Unexpectedly, the emperor's face showed a very ugly expression.
Because Shen Wan had reported this matter a day ago, he clearly said that Ji Sangwan did it.
Now, Lu Yue says that he did it, and the two of them insist on their own opinions.
Logically speaking, the emperor should have trusted the ministers, but Ji Sangwan showed no sign of timidity at all.
While Lu Yue was happily waiting for the award, the hall was quiet.
After a long time, Ji Sangwan spoke calmly.
"The plague is rampant. Mr. Lu and the county magistrate want to directly blockade the village to prevent the epidemic from leaking out. I don't agree with all these things.
After arguing hard, Mr. Lu imprisoned me in that village together.
Back then, you and I had promised that if I had a way to cure the plague, Mr. Lu would never take the credit. Now that I am still in this hall, Mr. Lu is ignoring me like this? "
After Ji Sangwan spoke, everyone started talking, and most of them were betting on who could solve the epidemic this time.
The emperor attaches great importance to this matter, and what can be gained behind this matter may not only be glory and wealth.
Lu Yue looked ugly and scolded him sternly.
"Ji Sangwan, you are talking nonsense. Who do you think you are? The daughter of a rich family has been playing in the disaster area for a while. After going through the motions, she wants the help of the sycophant. She pretends that you are doing your best in the disaster area and does not even look at you. How is this possible for a young girl?
Even Beichen, who went with me, fell ill due to lack of physical strength, let alone you! "
Lu Yue's questioning voice was loud, and he just wanted to wait for Ji Sangwan to show his timidity in front of the Holy Emperor.
But Ji Sangwan didn't seem to care and looked at Lu Yue in front of him.
"Master Lu went back on his word. If you don't give me an explanation today, things won't end like this!"
Ji Sangwan spoke seriously, then stretched out his hand to wipe away the non-existent tears.
The emperor frowned. On one side was the Supervision Department that he trusted, and on the other were the veterans of the court.
It's not that the emperor doesn't believe Shen Wan anymore, but that Ji Sang's late entry into the palace has been controversial almost to this day.
Especially Shen Wang, who helped Ji Sangwan again and again, seemed to be fair based on his position. To be honest, the emperor was also worried about Shen Wang's unfairness.
His face was gloomy and he was indescribably embarrassed.
However, Shen Wan and Ji Sangwan were both very calm.
"What evidence do you have?"
The emperor spoke again.
Lu Yue had already prepared.
"I am working with County Magistrate Li to handle matters in the disaster area. I have witnessed with my own eyes how Princess Sangwan does things.
I have repeatedly expressed the hope that Princess Sang Wan will go back and stop causing trouble in the disaster area. Relying on her status as the emperor's bestowal, she doesn't want to help every day, but instead comes to yell at her.
Beichen was also in the disaster relief team, so Ji Sangwan kept pestering him.
Many people know about the matter between Princess Sangwan and Quanzi, and there is no need for any unnecessary explanation at this time, it is just what the emperor wanted! "
At this moment, Lu Yue's voice was cold, accusing Ji Sangwan one after another.
If it was based on Ji Sangwan's identity, everyone might think that Ji Sangwan could do this.
Can the cute little girl living in the capital really contribute to disaster relief?
"Ji Sangwan, what do you say about this matter?
When you said that the Lu family had seized your dowry and you were willing to use this dowry to help the poor, I was willing to help you.
Then you said you were worried about corrupt officials and went to deliver it yourself. I also believed you.
I didn't expect that in the end, you would cause such a thing, and you would make my court a mess! "
The emperor was also angry and felt that it was not surprising that Ji Sangwan did this.
He scolded Ji Sangwan angrily, but there was still no trace of nervousness on Ji Sangwan's face.
She gritted her teeth, but her face remained very calm.
She also wanted the fire to burn even more vigorously.
The surrounding ministers have already begun to criticize Ji Sangwan, and they are talking about it.
The discussion about Lu Beichen a few days ago now fell on Ji Sangwan.
Some people even said that it was not unreasonable for Ji Sangwan to be abandoned by Lu Beichen due to his temper and temperament.
Not to mention that we ladies are petty and like to cheat. Even though she is the legitimate daughter of a famous family, now she does not obey her filial piety. As a legitimate sister, she is jealous and even recruits people who can help her to maliciously slander her.
Things like rumors don't last long.
Today the father-in-law is right, tomorrow the mother-in-law is right.
Those insults came back hard on Ji Sangwan in front of Ji Sangwan.
Moreover, even if everyone didn't trust Lu Beichen, they should still trust that Lu Yue had a high and respected position in the court and would definitely not argue with a little girl.
"Ah……"
In the midst of the discussion, Ji Sangwan suddenly chuckled.
Everyone looked at Ji Sangwan with unspeakable mockery in their eyes.
They were all waiting for Ji Sangwan to say something shocking.
However, under Shen Wan's gaze, Ji Sangwan stepped forward and knelt respectfully to the emperor in front of the palace.
"Your Majesty, I don't think Mr. Lu wants to argue.
Since Mr. Lu wants to take the credit, I only have one question.
How did the people of Mainland China control the plague? Are there any prescriptions and methods for treating the epidemic that can be left to the imperial court and benefit all people? "
