After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

After everyone toasted, they started talking about some political affairs. After that, they raised their glasses for a new round of mutual flattery. By the time this toast was finished, the dishes on the table had been taken away and reheated three times.

I was extremely bored, but I couldn't show it too obviously. I sat upright, feeling very uncomfortable. Plus, I was very hungry, so I wanted to stand up and leave. However, the little bit of rationality in my heart suppressed me and I couldn't do such an unreasonable thing.

Because I was present, their conversation was very superficial and they didn't discuss any in-depth topics. It was obvious that they were avoiding me.

The ones who spoke the most were Zheng Xian and Zheng Yan. Du Feilong occasionally replied a few words. Du Changfeng hardly spoke because his father was around. Zhao Zhenyuan's aura was still strong. Even if he didn't speak, he would nod occasionally, and no one could ignore his presence. Gongsun Wen was habitually silent when there were outsiders present, and he reserved his venomous tongue for me. Li Jin was the smartest of the smart. He was the best at changing his attitude according to the situation. He would never say too much, nor would he say too little. Anyway, every word he said was on point, and he was very good at making Zheng Xian happy.

It turns out that keeping silent has its advantages. You can quietly observe the various ways people behave.

I was just about to remain silent, but Zheng Xian had no intention of letting me go.

Zheng Xian put down the wine glass in his hand, glanced at me, and asked, "Why is Ah Man so well-behaved today?"

I didn't expect to get shot even if I pretended to be dead, so I had to force a smile and said, "You are discussing important matters, and I don't understand these, so I can only listen."

Zheng Xian said, "The two doctors from the grazing area have returned to the palace and brought back the smallpox vaccine. They said that you have been vaccinated and although you have some symptoms, they are not fatal. I allow them to start the vaccination at the Imperial Medical Office. Ah Man, did you come back to the capital this time for this matter?"

I thought about it and said, "You can say it is, and you can say it is not."

Everyone looked at me. I didn't dare look at Zhao Zhenyuan and deliberately turned my head away from him.

Zheng Xian asked: "What does this mean?"

I said, "The vaccine has not been purified and filtered, so it has certain toxicity and uncertainties. Everyone's physical fitness is different, and the symptoms they experience are also different. Some people may die from it due to their physical fitness. Such cases should not account for a high proportion, but we must also prevent people from causing trouble. I returned to the palace this time to discuss with Your Majesty the issue of vaccine collection and injection outside the capital."

After I finished speaking, everyone looked at me in confusion. They were completely bewildered by what I was saying - physical fitness, percentage, etc.

In the end, Zheng Xian figured it out roughly by half guessing and half thinking.

I went on to say, "I think this should be done by the Fan family. This time, the head of the Fan family, Fan Chunlai, followed me into the mountains and learned how to collect and inject the smallpox vaccine. I sorted out the various problems we encountered during the vaccination and handed them over to him. Fan Chunlai should be the most experienced one besides me."

Zheng Xian looked at me without saying anything.

Zheng Yan said quickly, "Father, I have checked the Fan family. The Fan family's Jishengtang has a very good reputation among the people. Many poor families have no money to see a doctor, and Jishengtang will treat their illnesses and give them medicine. Moreover, the Fan family's medical clinics are all over Dayu, and even have branches in some remote mountain villas. It is not a bad idea to let Jishengtang handle this matter, but the Fan family is not powerful enough. If someone wants to cause trouble, I am afraid that the Fan family will not be able to resist."

"Power?" Zheng Xian smiled and said, "If I give it to him, he will have it."

Except for me, everyone's expression changed and they looked at Zheng Xian in disbelief.

Zheng Xian raised his glass and drank it all, saying, "There are three major medical clinics in Dayu, the Huichuntang of the Sun family, the Changchuntang of the Hua family, and the Jishengtang of the Fan family. The Sun family has been imperial doctors for generations and is the most famous, but they have very few branches, only two in the capital, and the fees are expensive, which obviously does not meet the principle of being close to the people; the Changchuntang of the Hua family has many branches, but they rely on the backing of the Gui family. Not only do they charge high fees, but they also sell fake medicine and bully the people. If this matter is left to them, I am afraid it will only become a means for them to make money; in the end, only the Jishengtang of the Fan family is left. Jishengtang has many branches, and although the medical skills are not top-notch, it is very close to the people and the prices are reasonable, so that ordinary people can see a doctor. If I don't support such a medical clinic, I am afraid that the people will not let me go."

Zheng Yan asked in surprise: "Father, these children haven't told you yet, how did you know?"

Zheng Xian patted Zheng Yan on the shoulder and said, "Prince, you need to exercise more."

Zheng Yan's heart was pounding, and he quickly said, "Yes, Father."

Zheng Xian looked at Gongsun Wen and said, "Zi Yan, you should pay more attention to the Crown Prince's government affairs. Don't be so careless and aimless every day!"

This was a bit harsh, but Gongsun Wen seemed to have become indestructible, and said with an air of fearlessness: "The prince is very smart, and given time, he will surely become a wise ruler..."

Before Gongsun Wen finished speaking, Zheng Xian slammed the table, causing rice bowls, wine glasses, and chopsticks to fly into the air. There was a loud clanging noise, which frightened Wei Yi and the palace maids and guards so much that they all knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty, calm down."

Du Feilong was also frightened and wanted to kneel down, but when he saw that we were all sitting as steady as old dogs, and even his son was as steady as a rock, he had to quietly move back and sit up straight, not moving a muscle.

Zheng Xian was so angry that his tongue became tied. He pointed at Gongsun Wen and cursed, "You, you, do you want to piss me off to death?"

I quickly stepped forward to carry Zheng Xianshun on my back and said, "Why are you so angry with him? He is definitely a rebellious teenager. No, he can't be considered a teenager anymore. He is already a middle-aged uncle. He is still rebelling like a child. How shameless! Beat him when you should and scold him when you should, so that he knows who is in charge now!"

"Ah Man, shut up." Gongsun Wen gritted his teeth in anger.

Zheng Xian was amused by me and laughed out loud. He said, "Ah Man is right. He should be beaten when necessary and scolded when necessary. This Zi Yan is really a real worry."

Except for Gongsun Wen, everyone else looked at me strangely, and I pretended not to see it.

I said, "Your Majesty, Ah Man is hungry and wants to eat."

Zheng Xian said, "I knew you were hungry a long time ago, but you were still pretending to be sitting still. I just want to see how long you can keep pretending."

I smiled and said, "It turns out that His Majesty had already figured out that he was deliberately leaving me hungry. Humph, next time I will never go to the palace to eat with His Majesty again."

Zheng Xian laughed again and said, "Everyone, pick up your chopsticks. Don't be so reserved."

I walked back to my seat and just picked up the bowl when Gongsun Wen stepped on my foot, and it hurt so much that I almost dropped the bowl.

I looked at him with tears in my eyes and said, "I've seen people who are stingy, but I've never seen anyone as stingy as you. Are you still a man?"

Gongsun Wen sneered and said, "Didn't you say I was a rebel? Why, you can't afford to rebel."

I stuffed a mouthful of rice into my mouth and said, "I am a big man now and I don't care about the little man's fault. Just wait, I will settle it with you after I am full."