Chapter 48.2

Chapter 48.2

Although this dynasty didnt make it a taboo for civilians to discuss state affairs, now that Yanjiang Rivers dam was about to burst, there were only two choices. Either leave it alone and allow both Yancheng and Nancheng to suffer, which might also endanger the Imperial City, or divert the water to drain it away.

Although those court officials who had put forward this proposal claimed that only a little portion of the water would be released, everyone knew it was impossible for only a little to drain from the Yanjiang River. So if the water was to be diverted, Nancheng was the only option, but Nancheng has flooded just some time ago and had even caused a plague. If Nancheng flooded again, it would be difficult for the people there to survive.

People of the Imperial City naturally want to save themselves. After all, although the water may not end up affecting them, but then, what if it does?

However, if the Emperor really ordered the sacrifice of Nancheng to save the Imperial City, what has Nancheng done wrong?

Others wouldnt know, but at any rate, he was a Prince, and he knew just how much this incident has been a headache to the court. Recently, his Emperor Father has been even more temperamental and has ordered the palace to not discuss the matter. These scholars discussion in the Scholars Pavilion caused such a big commotion, who knew whether the officials and soldiers would be alerted.

Although they came out according to the regulations, it was already getting dark. While it was nothing for him as a prince, but if an unmarried princess was found in the Scholars Pavilion where men gathered If this news came out, who knew what those royal brothers and sisters would plan to do?

In particular, their maternal family lived in Nancheng, and even though Grandfather has passed away, their grandmother, uncle, and aunt-in-law were all still in Nancheng. Right now, they only allow people to head into Nancheng but no one to leave; so even if he was a prince, there is no way to get the news inside.

Shen Huyangs face was also terrible, but she didnt respond to her brothers words. Instead, she looked at the two scholars and whispered, Dont worry, the results will be released soon, so there shouldnt be any trouble.

Zhao He and Lin Shiheng were not from these three cities, nor did they have any relatives in these three cities, so they could quite comfortably sit by and watch.

Looking at the two groups of people who were facing each other again, Zhao He, who had always liked to watch the excitement, sighed with a rare absence of interest wearing a solemn expression.

I know the two leading people, one is a Juren from Yancheng, while the other is Juren from Nancheng. Although both have taken root in the capital, how could they forget their hometown where they were born and raised? Dont look at the fact that they were arguing like mortal enemies, before this incident, they were well-known to be good friends.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Zhao He didnt go out much after he arrived in the capital; however, the book boy beside him was a little expert at getting information. When he first found out about this, he was also quite affected for a while.

In a rare mood of sadness, he turned to ask Lin Shiheng, Brother Lin, if you and I met such a situation in our hometown, would we turn against each other like this?

Lin Shiheng replied, Brother Zhao, Ming county is adjacent to Wei county, so if we were really that unlucky, we would be in it together.

I know, but Im asking if

Naturally, well try to come up with a surefire way that would preserve both sides.

When Zhao He heard this, he was happy not only for the fact that his friend was really unwilling to turn against himself but also for the fact that the other was still so nave and clueless when he was already this old.

If there really was a surefire solution, the court would have sent someone to deal with it long ago, and how would it still be a problem now?

It just cant be delayed for too long I heard that the rain there still hasnt stopped, and Yancheng and Nancheng have so many people that they have nowhere to relocate even if they were to move. Not to mention that it was likely to bring trouble to the Imperial City, but the plague has just started in Nancheng and it hasnt yet been resolved. The whole city has been locked down. Given that the plague is contagious, how could they be allowed to move? If the people of Nancheng were allowed out, wasnt that just going to spread the plague around? Yet if they dont move and the court chooses to divert the river, wouldnt the people just be waiting for death? No wonder that Nancheng scholar was so Either way, its tricky.

That day, he cried and ran to his sisters palace and saw her forehead bruised and bloodied, she then held him in her arms. Huan, you must know that the Fifth Prince can only be ignorant.

He was the grandson of the great scholar who was admired and respected by the whole world, and this alone was enough to make the other brothers jealous.

Therefore, since then, Shen Huan gradually became dull. He didnt enjoy reading but only went to enjoy military studies. Everyone knew that the Emperor likes scholars, so he was even less pleased with this son of his, but the fifth princes days in the palace really became a little better.

He originally thought that as long as he endured in this way, he could become an idle prince, and then his sister wouldnt be troubled by him any longer. However, this accident in Nancheng made Shen Huan suddenly realize that even if he didnt fight, the other brothers wouldnt let them go.

But if he wanted to fight, he mustnt anger their Emperor Father.

It really wasnt easy watching the lives of blood relatives hang by a thread; Shen Huan felt it, so Shen Huyang naturally felt it as well.

She got up, Lets go.

Passing by Lin Shiheng, Zhao He was obviously shocked by the fact that a group of people had popped up when he hadnt noticed anyone was there just now. He stared at the two of them with fear in his eyes, but Lin Shiheng, who was sitting across from him, didnt look shocked but slightly arched his hands and saluted the two of them.

Shen Huyang returned the salute with a heart full of complex thoughts while the fifth prince on the side, though he didnt know how to return the salute, observed his elder sister as she returned the salute and mirrored it himself.

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Only when they were gone did Zhao He, who was sitting on the side, dare to breathe, Brother Lin, you know them?

Dont know.

You dont know them but you still saluted them? I thought you knew each other.

Lin Shiheng smiled, poured a cup of tea for his friend sitting opposite him, and whispered, Now I know them.

Brother Zhao, do you know what kind of disease Nanchengs plague is?

Zhao He didnt think too much of it anymore, Youd be right to ask me that. Our Zhao family also has business in Nancheng. At that time, when the plague first broke out in the city and the city hadnt been closed off yet, our shopkeeper was clever and ran back. I was there when he spoke about the illness, and I remember it quite clearly.

Brother Zhaos memory is indeed excellent. So if I may bother Brother Zhao, may you write down these ailments for me?

Hey, what do you mean by a bother? Still so polite. As soon as we get home

Zhao He smiled at the praise. As soon as he heard it, he was about to promise him, but in the middle of agreeing, he suddenly felt that something was a bit wrong, What do you want this for? Is there someone from Brother Lins family in Nancheng?

Thats not it. Its just that Ive also read some medical books and thought Id go back to look through them, maybe I could find a cure.