Chapter Twenty-Eight: Jiangnan
The Jin family was so angry that they forgot about it, Lu Xuan had already given her two choices, either to stay in the capital and be assigned by her, or to go back to where she should go.
But how could the Jin clan be willing? She and Lu Qingmeng worked hard for so long, and finally came to the capital, staying in Lu Mansion, how could they just return to that kind of poor and remote place?
Lu Xuan was too lazy to talk to them any more, and picked up Cui's who wanted to say something more, "Auntie, let's go back and rest, you have been tired all day today." ”
Cui originally wanted to intercede for Lu Qingmeng, but as soon as he looked at Lu Xuan, he saw her tiredness on her face that could not be concealed.
These days, Lu Xuan has been busy preparing for entering the court as an official in the future, and he has not rested well.
Cui's heart softened instantly, sighed lightly, shook his head, took back all the words he wanted to say, and turned around and left with Lu Xuan.
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Early in the morning of the second day, Lu Xuan got up and changed into the official mansion that he had sent before, and went to the palace.
It had been a long time since he appeared in the Jinluan Palace in his memory, and now standing here again, Lu Xuan's heart was inevitably a little nostalgic.
"Have you heard, there is a plague in the Jiangnan area?"
"I've heard that a lot of people died."
"Yes, the prefect of Jiangnan is said to be afraid that the emperor will ask and punish him severely, so he packed up his baggage and fled for his life."
There were whispers from other courtiers in her ears, Lu Xuan frowned slightly, she had forgotten about this stubble.
After pinching it, it was about this time in the last life, there was a plague in Jiangnan, with heavy casualties, and finally it was thanks to someone who found a prescription for the plague to stop this turmoil.
Just thinking about it, the surroundings suddenly quieted down, and it was Emperor Liang Qin who came over.
Lu Xuan hurriedly put away his thoughts and followed the group of courtiers to worship the emperor.
Emperor Liang Qin's brows have been furrowed, and he looks very bad at first glance, probably because of the plague in Jiangnan.
The atmosphere above the main hall was extremely depressing, and no one dared to come out to speak.
After I don't know how long, Emperor Liang Qin finally opened his mouth, "The matter of the plague in Jiangnan must have been heard by all Aiqing, and I want to send someone to deal with this disaster, I wonder if anyone is willing to come out and take the initiative to ask for help?" ”
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the main hall.
Ministers, you look at me, I look at you, all with a sad face.
The disaster area is full of infected people, and the epidemic is very contagious, if it passes, it is equivalent to putting half a life into it.
Besides, the treatment of the epidemic will not make much oil and water, if you are a little careless, it will also attract the anger of Emperor Liang Qin, such a thankless job, no one is willing to do it.
Seeing this, Emperor Liang Qindi's brows furrowed even tighter, snorted coldly, and said angrily, "You are all dumb? Can't you hear what I just said! ”
Emperor Liang Qin was angry, everyone was startled and fell to their knees, and Lu Xuan saw this, and hurriedly knelt down.
"Father's anger is at ease," the prince suddenly chuckled, "and the retainer thinks that there is one person who is more suitable for this errand." ”
Lu Xuan was a little puzzled, this prince wanted to be a person who liked to avoid trouble, and he couldn't avoid this kind of thing in the past, but today he made a mistake and took the initiative to stand up.
She was thinking about it, when she suddenly heard her own name.
"Erchen thinks that it is most appropriate to leave this matter to Lu Shu Lingshi." An eerie glint rose in the prince's eyes.
Lu Xuan was shocked, and in the next second, she noticed that eyes from all directions were cast towards her position.
Lu Xuan is now only a seventh-grade petty official, standing in the back position is very inconspicuous, and Emperor Liang Qin didn't notice her.
Hearing this, he also frowned, "She? ”
The crown prince nodded, "Exactly, my father still remembers that before the palace examination, Lu Shulingshi had discussed how to treat the epidemic, and you had praised it endlessly, and now at this time, it is the place where Lu Shulingshi is used." ”
The prince categorically would not recommend himself so kindly, and Lu Xuan instantly understood that this was a change of law and wanted to harm her.
"No," before Lu Xuan could speak, Chen Weizhi took a step forward and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that Lu Shulingshi can't take on such a heavy responsibility. ”
Lu Xuan was slightly stunned, but Emperor Liang Qindi's brows furrowed again.
Chen Weizhi has always been outspoken, ignoring Emperor Liang Qin's face, and continued, "She has just taken office now, how can such an important matter as the Jiangnan plague be handed over to her to deal with?" Even if Lu Shulingshi had said something about the plague before, it was just talk on paper, Wei Chen thought that this matter should still be handed over to a safe person to do. ”
A wry smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face, she knew that Chen Weizhi would not be so kind to save herself, but she was just talking about things according to the current situation.
But it can be regarded as helping her to speak.
The crown prince narrowed his eyes and was aggressive, "But the Manchu Dynasty is civil and military, except for her accident, no one seems to have said anything about it, and Lu Shuling Shi is a new star, and this palace believes that she can handle this matter." ”
He seemed to be determined to get along with himself, and even his words became a lot sharper.
Many ministers in the court were henchmen of the prince, and when they saw that the prince had already spoken, they all looked at his eyes and acted and recommended Lu Xuan.
Seeing this, the rest of the ministers also roughly understood the prince's trace, and they didn't want to wade into this troubled water, and pretended to be deaf and dumb one by one.
In the entire court, except for Chen Weizhi's opposition, they were all vigorously recommending her.
Lu Xuan secretly said in her heart that it was bad, if Emperor Liang Qin really made up her mind, she would say that she would not be able to change anything, and now she only hoped that Emperor Liang Qin would listen to Chen Weizhi's words.
Emperor Liang Qin's gaze fell on her, and he narrowed his eyes slightly, "Lu Xuan, what do you think of this?" ”
Lu Xuan closed his eyes slightly, he still couldn't hide from what he should have come.
She wasn't afraid of this matter, after all, she had experience in the previous life, and it should be easier to deal with than these people present, what she was afraid of was that the prince would have other thoughts.
For example, using some small means on the road, Lu Xuan believes that with the character of the prince, it should not be difficult to do these things.
was about to speak, but Gu Huanli's deep voice came from behind the screen, "The imperial court has raised so many senior old people, but it is going to embarrass a newcomer, and when it is spread, others think that I have no one in the court." ”
The ministers blushed, but no one dared to refute his words.
The prince was choked, but even though he knew that Lu Xuan was now a member of Gu Huanli's disciple, Gu Huanli was helping her get out, but he couldn't say anything.
Emperor Liang Qindi was a little more cautious on his face, as if he felt that what he said was not unreasonable.
"In that case, let's disperse today, I will think about it, and announce the results tomorrow morning." Emperor Liang Qin said, got up and left.
Lu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, although she didn't know what the outcome would be tomorrow, but she finally gave her a little respite, so she could prepare something in advance.
On the way out, Lu Xuan met Chen Weizhi, who was also walking outside the palace, her heart moved, and she hurriedly quickened her pace to follow, "Lord Chen." ”
This time, Chen Weizhi didn't avoid her like the previous times, and finally raised his eyes and glanced at her, Lu Xuan's heart was very relieved.
"What?" It's still the indifferent Lord Chen.
Lu Xuan coughed lightly and said with a smile, "Today, above the court, thank you for speaking up and helping the villain speak." ”
Lu Xuan's voice became lower and lower as Chen Weizhi looked at her with strange eyes, and finally she was almost inaudible.
"How have I ever helped you?" He snorted coldly, "It's just a matter of facts, if you want to flatter, then you are looking for the wrong person, you better do your job." ”
After that, Chen Weizhi waved his long sleeves, turned around and left, and walked out of a decisive momentum.
Lu Xuan shook her head, a little crying and laughing, Chen Weizhi really misunderstood this time, she really wanted to thank her.
However, Chen Weizhi's failure to accept her gratitude was also expected by Lu Xuan, I don't know how many times I had experienced this situation in my previous life, and it was nothing at the moment, Lu Xuan sighed in his heart and left slowly.
Chen Weizhi still has to go to the household department to deal with affairs, but she is different, she has just taken office, and the emperor has specially allowed her to only go to the morning court within three days, which is called adaptation.
Her figure slowly disappeared outside the palace gate, and two figures turned out of the corner, one of whom was squinting in the direction Lu Xuan had left, with a somewhat unpredictable expression.
"Master," Lin Wei glanced at him and said cautiously, "But do you want to go down and warn that Chen Weiyi and ask him not to get too close to Lu Gongzi?" ”
Gu Huanli glanced at him obliquely, Lin Wei suddenly felt a chill in his back, and hurriedly lowered his head, "The subordinate is speechless." ”
"Go and find out what's going on with the Jiangnan plague." Gu Huanli pinched his fingers and groaned.
This plague appeared too suddenly, and it was too coincidental, just in time for him to recruit Lu Xuan, he had to wonder if there was some side reason.
Lin Wei received the order and answered yes.
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Sitting in the carriage back to the Lu Mansion, Lu Xuan was originally worried about the affairs in Jiangnan, thinking about how she would deal with it if Emperor Liang Qin really gave an order tomorrow, how could she know that the carriage was too comfortable, she actually became sleepy, and when the carriage arrived at the gate of the Lu Mansion, she almost fell asleep.
Cui Shi was waiting for her at the door early in the morning, and when he saw the carriage coming back, he hurriedly greeted her, "How is it, Xuan'er, everything is going well in the court this morning?" ”
Lu Xuan nodded, thought about it, and shook his head again.
Cui Shi was a little puzzled, "What do you mean by this?" ”
Lu Xuan took off her black gauze hat, held Cui's family, and said lightly, "A-Niang, let's go into the house and talk about it." ”