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Chapter 398 Good Show (I)

What kind of Shura field is this? !
Chen Sheren, who was watching the show on the side, rubbed his fingers quietly without blinking his watery black eyes.

The fourth son of the Wang family came for the princess, and the young master Zheng also came for the princess. But the princess was supporting the young master Cui... This is too tense and exciting!
Young Master Wang Si was relatively gentle and low-key. His eyes darkened but he didn't say much.

The confident and strong-willed Young Master Zheng was not so good-tempered. He sneered in front of everyone and said, "The princess is very respectful of her capable ministers."

Jiang Shaohua looked back calmly, "This princess has always valued a minister as talented as Cui Du. I didn't ask for his merits from the court before, firstly because he was still young and it was not time for him to enter the officialdom. Secondly, this princess wanted to take a closer look at his character. Now that I have watched him for more than three years, nearly four years, and he has made real contributions, this princess will naturally support him. Lest there be those who judge a hero by his family background and fail to recognize a great man and look down on him."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and everyone fell silent.

Just when everyone thought that the arrogant young master Zheng would be so angry that he would walk away, Zheng Chen unexpectedly laughed: "The princess values ​​talent, which is admirable."

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly: "In the eyes of the emperor, Zheng Sheren is also a capable minister who deserves respect and admiration."

Wang Jin cleared his throat and continued, "It's inconvenient to talk standing here. How about we go into the main hall and sit down to chat?"

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly and walked through the main gate. He was more calm and composed than when he was in the palace that day.

This calmness and composure all comes from strong strength and confidence.

Wang Jin and Zheng Chen looked at each other and followed with mixed feelings.

Cui Du was also unambiguous and followed closely behind.

Everyone escorted the princess into the main hall of the palace, and they took seats according to the host and guest and the rank of official. Jiang Shaohua naturally sat at the head, followed by the two imperial envoys Zheng Chen and Wang Jin, and the two deputy imperial envoys Tan Langzhong and Jiao Langzhong. Next came the officials of the palace. Cui Du was only below the two chief officials Chen and Feng, which showed his status among the officials of the palace.

Jiang Shaohua politely greeted the two imperial envoys who had come from afar and worked hard.

Doctor Jiao, who had been silent the whole time, hurriedly responded in a respectful voice: "After receiving the imperial edict from the emperor, we set out to return to the capital. Five days ago, we encountered refugees and bandits on the road, and the accompanying imperial guards had to take action and killed the bandits. The imperial guards also suffered casualties, and more than a dozen were injured. Therefore, we came to Nanyang County to recuperate for a few days, firstly to greet the princess, and secondly, to ensure that the wounded soldiers can receive timely treatment."

Doctor Jiao's reason is legitimate and at least seems plausible on the surface.

No one would spoil the fun by exposing Doctor Jiao's empty words at this time. For example, if you want to recover on the spot, you can go directly to the governor Xue's mansion in Jingzhou, why do you have to take a detour to Nanyang County?

Jiang Shaohua frowned: "Didn't you play the imperial envoy's guard of honor when you were on the road?"

Doctor Jiao sighed, "Of course there were guards of honor for the imperial envoy. The small groups of bandits were scared away. The group that took action numbered at least two to three thousand. Fortunately, they didn't have any decent weapons and didn't know how to form a military formation. The imperial guards killed more than a hundred people, and the bandits were scared away."

However, the fact is that the bandits even dared to attack the imperial envoy!

This shows how chaotic the North is!
Jiang Shaohua frowned even more tightly.

Chen Changshi knew the princess best, so he comforted her, "Princess, don't worry too much about the safety of Dr. Sun and his son. They are flying the flag of the Nanyang Palace, and they are carrying mostly medicinal herbs. The bandits dare not and will not attack them." They dare not because Nanyang County is strong and ruthless, and everyone is afraid of them. They will not because Dr. Sun and his son went to Pingzhou to prevent and control the plague, and anyone with a bit of humanity would not stop them.

Jiang Shaohua hummed, still frowning and saying nothing.

Zheng Chen looked at Jiang Shaohua: "Plague broke out in Pingzhou, and the court was unable to save the people of Pingzhou. Why did the princess send people to die?"

These words were quite harsh. All the officials in Nanyang Palace glared at each other angrily.

Jiang Shaohua was not angry, and replied calmly: "The court is too far away to take care of the people of Pingzhou, nor is it afraid of the plague spreading in the north. This princess is in Nanyang County, and does not want to see the plague rampant. I am even more afraid that the plague will spread to Nanyang County and harm the people of Nanyang. Therefore, this princess specially sent Doctor Sun and his son to Pingzhou."

"This matter has already been reported to the court by the princess, so Mr. Zheng does not need to worry about it."

Zheng Chen was in a state of turmoil today, and his words were particularly harsh: "To be honest, this matter is not my concern. The one who should be worried is Sheren Wang. If Imperial Doctor Sun and his team can effectively prevent and treat the plague and develop a prescription that can cure the plague, then the court will lose face. Prime Minister Wang will be criticized by everyone and lose all his face."

Wang Jin thought that you are jealous of Cui Du, but you are taking your anger out on me. "Mr. Zheng, I am very grateful for your concern for my father. However, Mr. Zheng, you don't have to judge others by your own standards."

"If Dr. Sun and his men can control the plague, my father will be very happy and will commend them. They are officials of Nanyang County and also ministers of Daliang. What Mr. Zheng said just now seems to be an attempt to separate Nanyang County from the imperial court, which is really inappropriate."

"I advise Mr. Zheng to be more careful with what you say in the future, and not to be impulsive and speak without thinking. You have angered the princess without even realizing it."

Wang Jin is certainly not someone you can easily mess with, and his words are both defensive and aggressive, and are equally powerful.

Zheng Chen curled his lips and said, "Right and wrong are all in the heart. My words may not be pleasant to the ear, but they are for the princess' sake. The princess is not an ignorant lady, so she will understand my painstaking efforts."

Wang Jin laughed and said, "I just realized today that a painstaking effort can be explained in this way."

Jiang Shaohua couldn't bear to hear the two people's sarcastic remarks and said calmly: "Since both of you have come to Nanyang County, you can rest together for a few days before setting off to return to the capital. This princess dare not stay any longer, so how about five days?"

In other words, I will barely tolerate you two for five days. After these days, please go back to your capital.

Wang Jin's smile paused and he responded.

Zheng Chen said, "Ren Wang, please come a few days earlier and leave in five days. I have just arrived in Nanyang County, so I need to stay a few more days before leaving."

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Zheng Chen and said, "There are refugees and bandits outside Jingzhou. If you travel together, there will be two thousand imperial guards accompanying you. If you encounter another attack by the rioters, you will be able to protect yourself. For safety reasons, it is better to leave together."

Are you in such a hurry to get rid of me?
Zheng Chen's heart was burning with anger, and flames appeared faintly in his dark eyes.

Doctor Jiao was afraid that Zheng Chen would say something inappropriate in public, so he smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Five days of rest is enough, we will set off in five days."

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