Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1511

Chapter 1511: Chapter 1506: Chilled to the Bone

"Even His Majesty humbled himself to go among the people and gather officials to treat the epidemic victims! He ordered that they must not dine together with the patients, not use the same utensils." The secret guard captain glanced at Xiao Rongyan, whose face was ashen, and continued, "The Empress Dowager ordered the cities to be locked down; one must not enter or leave the city without necessity! But the people’s hearts are restless..."

Since ancient times, in times of great epidemics, countless have perished.

Moreover, historically, when faced with an epidemic, cities are sealed off, and in the end... if the epidemic cannot be treated, the infected could either be left to die, or if the plague is too fierce, they might be buried alive or drowned. Naturally, the people are fearful.

He understood that his sister-in-law was drawing from the methods Jin Kingdom employed to handle epidemics, initially controlling the flow of citizens and merchants within the cities, yet ultimately it was somewhat improper. At least... a member of the Imperial Family should be dispatched to oversee, perhaps even stay in the city with the citizens, only thus can people’s hearts be calmed.

Moreover, his sister-in-law, at such a time, risking the lives of those Yan people just to trip up the Zhou Kingdom’s envoy, made Xiao Rongyan’s teeth cold. Did Ah Li not know about those Yan people who once, during Yan’s difficult times, fought against it together? Could it be that his sister-in-law does not know either?

Back then, the Yan Imperial Clan had two meals a day, while the people... struggled to have one meal a day, yet donated their possessions, hoping their Imperial Family could lead them to preserve the nation. Has his sister-in-law forgotten all this? 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Who advised the Empress Dowager?" Xiao Rongyan’s eyes were filled with killing intent as he steadied his mind, "Who does the Empress Dowager rely on now, have none of the Chief of Staff in the court spoken against actions against the Zhou Kingdom? Or... was this privately instructed by the Empress Dowager?"

"Regent Prince, aside from Minister Meng, none of the other Chief of Staff have a say in the court. We haven’t seen His Majesty or Wang Jiuzhou, but rumors say... the Empress Dowager intends to make Minister Meng’s daughter, Meng Zhaorong, the Empress, so Minister Meng now completely obeys the Empress Dowager. In the court, whether openly or covertly, it is the Empress Dowager and Minister Meng who hold authority." The official kowtowed to Xiao Rongyan, "Please, Regent Prince, swiftly return to the nation and oversee court affairs!"

Though Meng Zhaorong and Ah Li differ significantly in age, without Zhong Xingxiao, Empress Dowager Yan, in her quest for power, might well do such a thing.

After all... now Xiao Rongyan is increasingly at a loss regarding his sister-in-law.

Once, with his brother in front, his sister-in-law was nothing but a soft and gentle woman, but now his sister-in-law... he doesn’t quite know if it’s from an urgent desire to preserve the nation for his brother from the Empress Dowager’s reign, or if mere power has changed her.

"Minister Meng..." Xiao Rongyan rubbed his fingers together, contemplating for a moment, then looked up at the secret guard captain, "Where did you hear... rumors that the Empress Dowager intends to make Meng Zhaorong the Empress? Has this news spread in Yan Capital?"

The secret guard captain paused, then nodded, "It hasn’t spread in Yan Capital, but has circulated among court officials and nobles. In the haste to report matters of court to the Regent Prince, I haven’t fully investigated."

Xiao Rongyan’s rubbing fingers paused. After brief consideration, he turned to Yue Shi and said, "Yue Shi, take the swift ship to pursue the Zhou fleet. Tell the Emperor of Zhou that this matter will be handled properly for Zhou! Proceed immediately!"

After speaking, Xiao Rongyan added, "Bring generous gifts!"

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