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Beijing.

Inside the palace.

Several imperial physicians came out of the palace. After seeing that the emperor was asleep, Eunuch Miao followed behind them.

"How is the situation?"

He never dreamed of this.

The Emperor had only been back from the border for a few days when he fell ill.

Moreover, the condition seems somewhat difficult to control, and he spends most of his time sleeping each day.

Even the Crown Prince, whom they usually don't like, has been summoned.

"The situation is temporarily stabilized. The Emperor is simply overworked. With some rest, he may recover."

One of the imperial physicians considered the matter for a moment and replied in a low voice.

"to be honest!"

Grandpa Miao gritted his teeth and asked again.

The faces of the imperial physicians froze.

"Eunuch Miao, His Majesty is not seriously ill!"

"Send several imperial physicians away."

Grandpa Miao took a deep breath and nodded emphatically.

He surely knows whether there's something seriously wrong with him, but for several imperial physicians to say that, the situation must be rather serious.

Everything happened so suddenly.

How could you have gotten sick?

What should be done in the court now?

Every day, many ministers want to see the emperor, and even Grand Tutor Wang has now returned from the border and is handling state affairs in the cabinet.

"Oh dear, what are we going to do? The disaster isn't over yet, and if this situation doesn't stabilize, I'm afraid..."

Thinking about this...

Eunuch Miao glanced back and quickly left the palace entrance.

Not long after.

Several eunuchs knelt before Eunuch Miao.

"Notify the Imperial Guards that martial law be imposed in the capital. Anyone who dares to discuss the Emperor's illness or say anything unpleasant should be secretly arrested, regardless of who they are, even if they are court officials."

"Father-in-law, could it be...?"

"Won't!"

Grandpa Miao waved his hand, unwilling to say more.

We can only prepare for the worst. Now we just need to see if the Emperor will have time to clear his head after he wakes up and make some arrangements as soon as possible.

Otherwise, the Crown Prince has not participated in court affairs for a long time and is a playboy. Even if he were a eunuch, he could still say that.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have taken so long, and they wouldn't have even been forbidden from coming to the Imperial Study. At that age, he should have been handling state affairs in the court long ago, so why would he have been kept locked up in the Eastern Palace?

"Keep an eye on the Nanlin Party, and also, send someone to Qinzhou Prefecture... Never mind, we don't need to do that. Just keep a closer eye on the Nanlin Party."

After Eunuch Miao finished making the arrangements.

He then hurriedly returned to his palace.

"Your Highness."

"How is Father's condition? I have summoned acrobats to the palace today, so please do not delay my time."

As soon as he entered, he was met by Crown Prince Zhou Chengxian, who was sitting outside. Upon hearing what the other party said, Eunuch Miao's lips twitched.

He hurriedly knelt on the ground and replied:

"May I have someone bring the acrobatic performance outside? Your Highness can watch from outside!"

"Okay, that works too!"

Zhou Chengxian stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then finally nodded helplessly.

"Hurry up, the platform still needs to be set up, and I want to personally oversee it."

After saying that.

Zhou Chengxian walked out quickly.

Eunuch Miao got up from the ground, gave the Crown Prince a deep look, and sighed helplessly.

Only then did he hurriedly enter the palace.

He can't go anywhere.

We must stay here.

Waiting for the Emperor to wake up.

"What time is it? Help me sit up."

After Eunuch Miao came in.

Only then did they realize that Zhou Zhengde had already woken up. Although he was a little weak, he still waved to Eunuch Miao and whispered instructions.

"Your Majesty, please slow down!"

"It's alright. What has been happening in the palace these past few days?"

After sitting up.

Zhou Zhengde, panting heavily, took a long time to calm down before asking in a low voice:

"To be honest, I know my own body well; for the time being, there's nothing seriously wrong!"

"Your Majesty, there has been a lot of discussion in the court recently. However, nothing has gone wrong since Grand Tutor Wang returned, and the disaster relief efforts are proceeding smoothly. It's just that some ministers come to the palace every day, wanting to inquire about the situation."

"It's only human nature."

Zhou Zhengde frowned and nodded slightly.

Currently, things seem relatively stable in the imperial court, and nothing major has happened.

but.

He needs to speed things up here.

I know my own condition well, and I don't know when it will get worse. It seems that supporting the crown prince to ascend the throne should be done sooner rather than later.

"Summon the Crown Prince. I have some words to instruct him. Also, convey my decree that starting tomorrow, the Crown Prince will assist several cabinet ministers in handling state affairs."

Upon hearing this...

Grandpa Miao hurriedly knelt on the ground, his voice choked with emotion, and said:

"Your Majesty, you..."

"You scoundrel, what are you crying for? I'm fine. It's just that the disaster came too suddenly. However, the Nanlin Party has changed somewhat. The time isn't right yet, and we need to continue to purge them."

Zhou Zhengde glanced at the old eunuch.

He waved his hand gently.

"Go and summon the Crown Prince!"

……

The Grand Tutor's Mansion.

It was already evening, but many ministers were still sitting in the hall.

Their faces were all looking increasingly grim.

Even Grand Tutor Wang was pinching his brow.

Not only could they not see the emperor, but they could not even see the imperial physician.

The entire palace has been sealed off.

This caused widespread panic in the imperial court.

"What should we do now? We must come up with a plan as soon as possible. The most urgent task is to secure food supplies for after the new year, otherwise, a major disaster will ensue!"

One of the officials gritted his teeth and said in a low voice:

"If the Emperor were not ill, the powerful clans in the south would naturally hand over the grain. But now, no one can say for sure whether the message has even reached them. If it drags on for a year, I'm afraid..."

"I believe we should still go to the palace; the Emperor's health should be fine!"

"Starting today, the Imperial Guards will be arresting people all over the capital. Anyone who discusses this matter will be arrested."

"..."

Hearing the murmurs of the crowd.

Grand Tutor Wang shook his head slightly.

In his view.

The Emperor is ill, but he should be fine until after the New Year. It's just that his illness has suddenly started. Once he recovers for a while, news should come out of the palace.

As for the issue of food, it is indeed a major concern.

but.

There is one more thing that urgently needs to be dealt with recently.

"I believe the Crown Prince should go and see him!"

These words were spoken.

Everyone stood there, stunned.

"Does the Grand Tutor mean that the Crown Prince might attend court soon?"

"It's about time!"

Grand Tutor Wang nodded.

"If we don't start learning now, it might be too late later. Gentlemen, although His Majesty has been targeting the Nanlin Party, it's because there are some things you understand, and His Majesty understands as well. The court needs the Nanlin Party, but governing the people requires discussion!"

"Make contact with the Crown Prince as soon as possible. I will go to the palace tomorrow to see the Emperor in person, and then..."

Speaking of it.

Grand Tutor Wang couldn't help but sigh.

"From now on, the Nanlin Party will fully support the Crown Prince. If he can't learn the skills, we can't act recklessly. If all else fails, we must arrange a talent selection as soon as possible!"

Everyone knew very well what kind of person the Crown Prince was.

Several of the ministers present had taught the crown prince when he was a child.

Upon hearing this...

Everyone immediately understood what it meant.

"Actually, His Majesty supports Qin Feng for the sake of the Crown Prince. Before I returned, I already wrote a letter and sent it over. As for Qin Feng's decision, we will have a result soon!"

Finally, Grand Tutor Wang said something in a low voice.