The Chu family acted quickly. After receiving the news, they did not hesitate for a moment and took the initiative to prepare a large amount of medicinal materials and shipped them to Kyoto.
Although the prescription for the plague has not yet been developed, the commonly used medicines are those that can be used whenever they are sent to you.
The government's medicinal materials basically come from the national treasury and the Imperial Medical Bureau. This little bit of stuff is not enough, so the Chu family's move can be said to have solved an urgent problem.
Chu Xiuwen was concerned about his sister and niece, and also wanted to gain a good reputation for his eldest son in the Hanlin Academy in Kyoto, so this batch of medicinal materials was sent by the Chu family and distributed through the Ye family.
Not only that, the flood disaster some time ago destroyed a lot of crops, and some people’s houses were not solid and collapsed and could not be lived in, so there were still some refugees.
The Chu family brought a lot of rice and set up a tent outside the city gate to distribute porridge. The same thing happened in Bianzhou.
Bianzhou is close to the capital and was also affected by the disaster, but the plague originated in the suburbs of the capital and had not spread to there yet.
This move is naturally popular among the people.
But within a day or two, Kyoto was filled with praise for the Ye family and the Chu family.
It is said that two generals of the Ye family died on the battlefield for the country. Today, General Ye is still serving in the army. As the Yue family, the Chu family is also kind to Shang. Both the Ye and Chu families are truly serving the country and the people.
When the father of the Ye family had not yet become rich, he married a merchant's daughter. Countless people had pointed fingers at him and ridiculed him, openly or covertly. But now, when this marriage is brought up again, it is considered a good story.
The news spread so widely that it naturally reached the palace soon.
Ye Jun did not hide the fact that she sent the letter, and Ning Chen easily found out that she had passed the message outside the palace.
This was most likely what this woman was thinking again. Ning Chen raised his eyebrows and chuckled.
Regardless of whether there was any selfish motive involved, this was an extremely good and timely thing to do, and it also took advantage of the situation.
Since he had done a good deed, he naturally deserved a reward. Ning Chen immediately gave Ye Jun a lot of things, and also issued imperial edicts to praise the Chu and Ye families outside the palace.
When people in the harem got the news, they reacted immediately and quickly told their families to follow suit in distributing porridge and delivering medicine.
All of a sudden, the Chen family, the Xie family, the Wu family, and the Yao family also hurried to follow suit.
But when it comes to seeking credit, people often only remember the first one. If they are a step slower, the sound effect will be far less impressive.
Wei Rui Xuan.
Yao Xiang was leaning on the beauty couch, fanning herself. When she heard the noise at the door, she raised her eyes slightly and asked, "Have you found that person?"
"Your Majesty, Imperial Doctor Shen is not on duty today, so I haven't seen him. However, he does exist in the Imperial Hospital." Qiwen bowed.
But she was puzzled. "I heard from you that this person is very young and has not been in the palace for long. Your Majesty, what is your purpose in looking for such a young imperial physician?"
In the Imperial Medical Bureau, the older and more experienced the doctor is, the more useful he is. Generally, young imperial doctors treat concubines or servants who are not favored.
"Don't underestimate this Imperial Doctor Shen." Yao Xiang chuckled, slowly sat up, and touched his temples. "The Shen family has been practicing medicine for generations. Although Imperial Doctor Shen is young, he has real skills. This plague may be an opportunity for him to make a contribution."
At that time, she had just been promoted, and her mind was inevitably restless, so she even forgot about the plague.
By now, Ye had already taken the lead in gaining fame, so she had no choice but to work hard on the other side.
In her previous life, she clearly remembered that the plague prescription was finally developed by a very young imperial physician, Shen Pingzhi.
If she could find this person first, win him over, and get some of the credit for ending the plague, she would surely be promoted again.
Xiuyi is only a fourth-rank official, which is not her ultimate goal.
"Your Majesty is thoughtful and will surely achieve what you wish for." Zizhu smiled and walked forward again, "Your Majesty has been kneeling in Baohua Palace for so long, I think your knees must be uncomfortable, I will help you bathe, and then apply ointment and rub them, okay?"
Yao Xiang nodded, dropped the fan in his hand, and slowly stood up. Sure enough, his knees were a little swollen and painful.
I couldn't help but curse Taihou in my heart.
For several days in a row, the empress dowager would bring the concubines to the Baohua Hall to pray for blessings after paying respects to the emperor in the morning. They would kneel for two hours and would not be allowed to leave until lunch time.
She had to kneel for a while longer and burn all the Buddhist scriptures copied by everyone before she could leave.
Not only was it uncomfortable to kneel, but when I left, the sun was scorching outside and it was painful even with an umbrella.
Just wait, she will eventually get back what she has endured!
In Yuxiu Pavilion, Ye Jun was also having her legs massaged by the maids.
"Jieyu's skin is so delicate that it can't withstand any bumps. What will happen if she kneels down like this?" Huiyue felt distressed.
In fact, Ye Jun was also puzzled. They were kneeling in the same way, but it seemed that only she and Fang Xiuyi could not bear it.
The cushion for kneeling looked thick, but it became especially flat once you kneel down, and it didn't seem to be stuffed with thick cotton.
If this is true, then the Queen Mother probably did it on purpose to make things difficult for me.
Ye Jun's eyes flickered. "I've been kneeling for three days now. I don't know what's going on outside or what's going on with the emperor. Bai Shu, go ask the kitchen to prepare some cool desserts and send them to Jiuchen Palace for me. I don't need to teach you what to say, do I?"
"Don't worry, Concubine. I won't have to do that!" Bai Zhu smiled and left.
Now Bai Zhu is already very capable of taking care of himself, and almost all external affairs are left to him. Lu He helps to gather information, and Hui Yue and Nan Zhi are with Lu Mei and Lu Zhi.
After this year's experience, they have become quite capable.
At least for now, Yuxiu Pavilion is guarded as tightly as an iron barrel.
However, where there are capable people there are always those who are less capable, but that is a story for later.
Bai Zhu delivered the dessert to Jiuchen Palace. Ning Chen was busy, so he couldn't see it, but Huai'an still saw it.
"Grandpa An, our Concubine is going to bring some snacks to the Emperor. Is that convenient for you?"
As he said this, he calmly stuffed a purse into his hand.
Huai'an smiled and said, "It's time for the emperor to rest. Concubine Ming has always been the most thoughtful. Don't be polite to me. Why call me grandpa? I'm a few years older than you, so just call me brother."
"Oh, I'm so grateful that you think highly of me. I'll trouble you with this matter." Bai Zhu also smiled and lowered his voice, "The masters of the harem have been kneeling in Baohua Palace for a while. I don't know what's going on outside the palace. They are praying for the people. Concubine Jie is also concerned about them. Her legs are swollen from kneeling."
Huai'an's eyes rolled and he understood.
Patting Bai Zhu on the shoulder, he said, "I will tell the emperor about your painstaking efforts."
The palace is full of smart people who can figure out everything with just a few words. Doing a favor for someone at a time like this will only benefit yourself.
As for how to tell the emperor, that is Huai'an's business.
Anyway, Ye Jun didn't want to kneel anymore. It wasn't that she didn't care about the people, but what the Queen Mother did was clearly to torture people under the guise of praying for blessings.
She refused.