So, everyone thought that his indifference was just bluffing.
He looked around at everyone, then slowly spoke: "Since the outbreak of the epidemic, more than a hundred people have died from the disease, and there are many speculations about this disease. Some say that God wants to punish the Great Zhou, so he let the plague come to the world. Although this is nonsense, it also represents the voice of the people. Now the people in the capital are determined to flee the capital. Wherever these people go, they will definitely bring this panic. The burning of the village proposed by the Duke of Jin is a way to curb the spread of the epidemic, but it is not a good way. As the Prime Minister said, the best way is to find a good prescription to cure this epidemic."
Taifu Liang said, "Then, has the prince agreed to let Xia Zian go to the epidemic area?"
Murong Jie looked at the Grand Tutor, "If Xia Zian is capable of developing a good prescription, why would I disagree?"
The Grand Tutor said, "I just think that Xia Zian is the prince's fiancée, and the prince would be reluctant to let her go to the epidemic area. After all, it has been rumored for several days that Xia Zian can cure the epidemic. Moreover, the Prime Minister also said that Xia Zian mentioned to him that he was sure of the cure, but the prince never announced it."
Murong Jie smiled coldly, "Really? Xia Zian didn't tell me that she could heal. After all, she is still the eldest daughter of the Xia family, not my regent princess. Isn't it normal that she told her father but not me?"
The Duke of Jin said, "Your Majesty, do you agree or not? Do we need to issue this military order?"
Murong Jie looked at Prime Minister Xia, "Prime Minister, do you have any objection to the content of the military order proposed by the Crown Prince?"
Prime Minister Xia's face was gloomy. He glanced at the Grand Tutor and said, "I have no objection."
Murong Jie said calmly: "Okay, since you have no objection, then you can sign this military order."
He raised his hand and asked someone to prepare pens and ink.
The Queen Mother was a little worried and called Murong Jie to the back to talk.
"Ah Jie, this military order is very important. Once it is issued, if Xia Zian fails to do it, her life will be in danger. Do you really want to take the risk of her life?"
Murong Jie did not answer her directly, but asked: "Did your mother tell you about this when she came to the palace?"
"Your mother did enter the palace, but she never said that Xia Zian should go to the epidemic area. It was I who suggested it," said the Queen Mother.
Murong Jie looked at the Queen Mother, "Then what do you think is the purpose of your mother coming to the palace to tell you about this matter?"
The Queen Mother was startled. "Ah Jie, you have misunderstood her too deeply. She may not mean this."
Murong Jie said calmly: "It's not that I misunderstood her too deeply, but that she went too far in some things."
The Queen Mother knew that the ice was not formed in a day, and now was not the time to untie the knot between mother and son. She said: "I am just worried that Xia Zian can't treat the epidemic and lose his life in vain. In these years, no woman has caught your eye. I am afraid that it will delay your lifelong happiness."
Murong Jie took her hand and sat down. "Mother, this is why I did not summon Zi'an to the palace. This military order was issued by Prime Minister Xia. If Zi'an develops a good remedy, who would dare to say anything against her when she stands by my side in the future? If the disease cannot be cured, this military order does not have her handprint and her consent was not sought. She can directly write a letter to overturn the responsibility for the military order. Then, the rest of the responsibility will be borne by Prime Minister Xia."
"Is this possible?" asked the Queen Mother.
"Yes, the last provision of the Great Zhou Law states that the military order must be established by the person himself, and there must be three or more witnesses. However, I am afraid that the officials of our Great Zhou Dynasty may not read the content of the last provision of the law."
"Who would read the law if they are not criminal judges?" The Queen Mother was relieved.
Just as she said, she didn't care about Xia Zian's life or death, she was just worried about ruining Murong Jie's happiness.
She knew that Ajie had contributed too much to the Great Zhou Dynasty and she couldn't bear to see him suffer any injustice.
The military order was signed in this way. Prime Minister Xia signed and put his fingerprints on it, using his official hat and Xia Zian's life as a guarantee. If Xia Zian could not develop a good prescription within half a month, he would be dealt with according to the contents of the military order.
After the court was adjourned, Prime Minister Xia stopped Tutor Liang.
He had a gloomy face. "Taifu, what do you mean by this? I thought we had agreed before that the Duke of Jin brought up this matter and I would sign a military order with Xia Zian's life. Why did you let the Crown Prince take me away?"
The Grand Tutor had a guilty look on his face. "Your Excellency has misunderstood. I definitely did not mean that. The Crown Prince just said that out of confusion. I will definitely blame him later."
Prime Minister Xia stared at him but did not believe a word he said. The prince would not say such a thing for no reason. In fact, everyone knew that the prince was just a puppet of Grand Tutor Liang. He would say whatever the Grand Tutor told him to say and do whatever the Grand Tutor told him to do.
Especially on such an important matter, how could he say such words without the instruction of the Grand Tutor
"Master, there are some things we all know." Prime Minister Xia said coldly.
Taifu Liang patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't blame me, my lord. Don't be angry. Since this is the prince's slip of the tongue, I and the queen will do our best to keep your official position."
Prime Minister Xia was extremely resentful. He knew that Taifu Liang was using this method to warn him and control him. If he obeyed, he would naturally be able to keep his position as prime minister.
Sure enough, before leaving, Taifu Liang said casually, "By the way, I heard that the old lady of the Xiangfu and the Noble Concubine have been visiting frequently recently. Go back and tell the old lady that next time you see the Noble Concubine, please send your regards to her on my behalf."
Prime Minister Xia stared at his back, gritting his teeth in hatred. He really did know it.
Regent's Palace.
"Noble Concubine, good news. Prime Minister Xia has already signed a military order in front of all the civil and military officials, with Xia Zian's life and his official hat at stake, saying that within half a month, Xia Zian will develop an effective prescription to cure the epidemic." Ah Fu hurried back to report to the Noble Concubine.
The noble concubine was sitting in front of the corridor, holding a book in her hand. After listening to Ah Fu's report, she raised her eyes calmly and said, "Why are you making a fuss? Isn't this going to happen sooner or later?"
Ah Fu smiled and said, "It's only a matter of time. However, I thought the prince would not agree, but I didn't expect that the prince actually agreed."
The noble concubine said coldly: "He will agree. Do you think he has no ambition? His ambition is not to be the emperor, but to be famous. Now the people are panicking and everyone blames him. If he doesn't adopt a plan to go through the motions, how can he suppress the people's scolding?"
"But this time, Xia Zian's life is used as a guarantee."
The noble concubine continued to sneer, "What value do women have to him? When has he ever taken women to heart? He just pretended to be noble and thought he was so righteous, but at the last moment, didn't he push his future princess to die?"
(End of this chapter)