Chapter 196: The Spread of the Plague

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However, there was nothing she could say to smooth things over. She could only smile and say, “The weather today is pretty good, isn’t it, Chu Tao?”

Chu Tao naturally stood by her side and acted as if she was cooperating with her.

Gu Ruoyun sneered twice and did not continue this topic.

Su Yan felt that things were not looking good and could only quickly dig into her meal to seek some comfort.

Fortunately, Gu Ruoyun went to the imperial study after eating. They seemed to be very busy.

When Gu Ruoyun returned to the city, he saw the canal outside the city. After asking around, he found out that it was an order from Yuyan. Furthermore, he had predicted in advance that there would be a flood and a plague. Gu Ruoyun’s curiosity was piqued.

Yes, a flood had already appeared in the south and plague had spread in the small area.

Fortunately, Gu Ruoyun had discovered and isolated it in time so that it didn’t become a catastrophe.

Yuyan was summoned to the imperial palace. He had met Guang Pingwang in Guang Residence but the coercion from his body on that day made him unconsciously tense up.

He stood below and bowed to the emperor and Guang Pingwang.

Gu Ruoyun did not ask him to get up but sat on the seat of honor and observed him.

Yuyan was drenched in cold sweat and his body became more respectful.

After a long while, Gu Ruoyun finally spoke, “How did you predict this flood and plague?”

He did not get up but Yuyan tried to read his mind. He then straightened his body and replied, “I know some astrology and calculated it.”

When he saw that Gu Ruoyun was not angry, he relaxed. He had made the right bet.

Gu Ruoyun furrowed his brows and asked, “The gate of witchcraft?”

Yuyan was shocked. He did not expect him to know about this. He did not dare to hide anything and replied, “I did not expect His Royal Highness to know about the gate of witchcraft. I admire you.”

This was a direct admission.

Gu Ruoyun ignored his flattery and replied, “I was fortunate enough to witness it before. However, the entire gate of witchcraft was set on fire by a little boy back then. Not a single person had survived. I felt sorry for them for a long time back then.”

Yuyan’s body stiffened and he unconsciously clasped his hands together.

Gu Ruoyun suddenly chuckled and changed the subject, “In your opinion, how should we deal with the plague this time?”

Yuyan finally relaxed and replied, “His Royal Highness has managed to control the plague in the south well this time, so it shouldn’t be difficult for us to deal with it.”

He took a few steps forward and came before the desk. He took out a piece of paper and used a brush to draw a few marks on it. He then continued, “First of all, this is the canal that I ordered the people to build. At present, only the east side has not been completed. As long as this place is completed, the entire capital will be surrounded by the canal. With this, as long as the people in the capital are not infected with the plague, it will not be a big problem.”

“The only place lower than the water level in the south is here in the capital. As long as we stop the plague here, it will be the same as stopping the source of the plague. Our work will only be dealing with the small-scale plague in the south. This will be much simpler.”

As he finished speaking, Gu Ruoyun’s eyes darkened and he clapped, “Not bad, you’re a capable person.”

Yuyan naturally waved his hand repeatedly, not daring to accept his praise.

Nalan Cui did not make a sound but his expression changed when Gu Ruoyun mentioned the gate of witchcraft.

Gu Ruoyun asked, “What do you think, His Majesty?”

Nalan Cui replied, “This canal can indeed solve the possibility of the capital being infected by the plague due to the water source. However, could it be that the only way for the plague to be infected is through the water source?”

This thought caused Yuyan to furrow his brows in deep thought.

Gu Ruoyun looked at him in surprise and said, “It is indeed out of my expectations that His Majesty would think of this.”

Nalan Cui paused and stared into his eyes. Unfortunately, he could not see anything.

He could only lower his eyes and say, “I’ve read about this in a book. I have to thank Guang Pingwang for guidance..”

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